1996

30 June 1996 – Dr. MacDonald’s Oriental Rug Lecture

2021-10-28T15:56:47-04:00June 30th, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"Dr. MacDonald's Oriental Rug Lecture" Carroll County Times Article for 30 June 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal Former Historical Society Board Member Dr. Allan MacDonald will present a lecture on Oriental rugs on Wednesday, July 24th. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Society's Shriver-Weybright Auditorium, 210 E. Main St., Westminster. Dr. MacDonald [...]

23 June 1996 – The Baseball Invasion

2021-10-28T15:55:36-04:00June 23rd, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"The Baseball Invasion" Carroll county Times article for 23 June 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal Some readers may be surprised to learn that Westminster was once considered a summer resort. The first Westminster city directory, published by Vanderford Bros. in 1887, included a section entitled, "[Westminster] As a Summer Resort" Westminster has many advantages. It is [...]

2 June 1996 – D-Day Veterans Remembered

2021-10-28T15:52:02-04:00June 2nd, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"D-Day Veterans Remembered" Carroll County Times Article for 2 June 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal This Thursday will mark the 52nd anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy. Although the big observances have passed, a January 19, 1945 Democratic Advocate newspaper article serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made on June 6, 1944 and in [...]

26 May 1996 – Memorial Day in 1938

2021-10-28T15:50:53-04:00May 26th, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"Memorial Day in 1938" Carroll County Times Article for 26 May 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal The Memorial Day observances held throughout the county in 1938 followed a tradition established shortly after the Civil War. Local dignitaries, veterans, and guests paraded to the local cemetery and children decorated the veteran's graves with flowers. The Westminster event, [...]

19 May 1996 – Ex-Gov. Brown’s Big Sale

2021-10-28T15:49:29-04:00May 19th, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"Ex-Gov. Brown's Big Sale" Carroll County article for 19 May 1996 by Jay A. Graybeal This afternoon at 1:30, Springfield Hospital Center will celebrate its centennial. The general public is invited to view the hospital grounds, a new museum will there will be a parade as part of the celebration. Prior to the opening of Springfield [...]

12 May 1996 – Letter from Mr. D. H. Englar

2021-10-28T15:48:16-04:00May 12th, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"Letter from Mr. D. H. Englar" Carroll County Times article for 12 May 1996 by Jay A. Graybeal More than a century ago, the American West still offered many opportunities for homesteading. A number of Carroll Countians made the long journey and many of their descendants still reside throughout the western states. Among those who made [...]

4 May 1996 – Vanderford Directory Reprint Available

2021-10-28T15:46:49-04:00May 4th, 1996|1996, Yesteryears|

"Vanderford Directory Reprint Available" Carroll County Times article for 4 May 1996 By Jay A. Graybeal Originally published on New Year's Day 1887, Westminster. Its Location and Advantages as a Place of Residence or for Business. Including a Directory., was the first of its kind for the city. The publisher, Vanderford Bros. of Westminster, also published a [...]

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