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23:38, 20 October 2024 Girl Scout troop 791 Towpath Color.jpg (file) 78 KB Girl Scout troop 791 from Jefferson's Valley Elementary School pose during a bike ride on the Towpath in Fall 1971. According to Cheryl Beachley Varkalis: "I missed a few but here you go. Leilani Drayer, Mary Kelly, Daun Monath, Mandy Rose, Kim Beavers, Sharon Keller, Julie Setters, Gwen McAllister Hoebeke, Me, Debra Huffer Moler, Robin Leatherman, Brenda McAllister, Lynn Beachley, Mrs. Sexton, Mrs. McAllister, My Mom." The girl with the "pink top might be Denise Teagle. " Mary Kelly: "I be... 1
22:27, 20 October 2024 Class-of-1945.bhs-reunion.png (file) 10.54 MB Brunswick High School Class of 1945 Reunion. Pharmacist and community leader Bob Moler is 3rd from the right in front. This may have been the 50th class reunion. Those identified are (L-R): Dick Wenner, ?, Bud Kidwell, ?, ?,?, Donald Woods, Bob Moler, Mud Brooks, Colleen Selby?, ? (Photo courtesy of Jim Moler) Category:Smoketown Schools 1
22:21, 20 October 2024 Car Yard 1970 from the Bridge.jpg (file) 119 KB Looking westward from the bridge toward the Car Yard in August, 1970. Here are some comments on the location: Todd Crone What is left of the cattle pens on the right hand side of the picture. Phil Lowery Todd Crone Never seen cows there but often used for pigs. I grew up on Walnut Street and watch them load the pigs. Kenny Edwards Brunswick yard held coal here and car repair shop was a little north of this picture. (Photo by John P. Hale courtesy of the City of Brunswick, Maryland Histor... 1
22:15, 20 October 2024 Horine's Ad Sign early 1900s.jpg (file) 44 KB An old advertising sign for Horine's Drug Store. It must date between 1901-1912 because that's the timeline of the Post Office when it was on the Square Corner in the building that many of us remember as S&N Katz. Doris Kelley Barker Bettie Nielsen I remember Dr. Horine as a doctor, his son we called Dr. but he wasn’t. Dr. Horine’s office was behind the ice cream confectionary store. Dr. Smith was just past there with a house in between and the many time I went to Dr. Smith. He gave us the w... 1
22:13, 20 October 2024 King's 1st location.jpg (file) 204 KB King's Pizza at 111 W. Potomac Street when it operated next to Fast Eddie's. King's opened at this location sometime in the 1980s. Please share your memories. Good food was available on this corner! Sadly the building has been gone for at least a decade. Prior to King's it was briefly home to the Blade-Times in the 1960s. Going back to the 1920s, it housed grocery stores such as Wenner's City Meat Market, White's Self Service, and John's Supermarket. The Kaplon family owned the building fo... 1
16:49, 6 October 2024 Nalley's Grocery Store Wenner's Hill.jpg (file) 206 KB Looks like a turkey about to meet its maker in this 1939 photo outside Nalley's Grocery Store at 707 N. Maple Avenue. The man and woman are unidentified. (Photo courtesy of Jo Jamison) Category:Smoketown Businesses 1
16:43, 6 October 2024 Community dinner at the old fire hall in the late 1960s Watsons-Nelsons-Rev Miller.png (file) 3.69 MB At a community dinner in the old fire hall in the late 1960s. From the left were Harwood and Mary Jane Watson, Lawrence Nelson, Mrs. Nelson, Reverend Ralph Miller of Bethany Luthern Church. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations 1
16:37, 6 October 2024 Grace Church Formally Opened from The Blade-Times June 7, 1923.tif.jpg (file) 1.2 MB June 1923 Blade-Times announcement of the formal opening of Grace Episcopal Church at 114 E. A Street. The church building is a modified English Gothic style with exceptionally beautiful stained glass windows. Similar church buildings made from local fieldstones are common in Anglican congregations in both the United States and Great Britain. Note the message in the upper right about the weekly cost of the newspaper. (News clipping courtesy of the City of Brunswick Maryland History Commiss... 1
16:35, 6 October 2024 Phil Childs Gail Ravenscroft Walker.jpg (file) 69 KB Brunswick business leader Phil Childs speaks with Gail Ravenscroft Walker at an event, circa late 1960s. We're not sure of the event or location. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations 1
16:33, 6 October 2024 Kaplon's Father-Child.jpg (file) 82 KB An unidentified father and child posing at Kaplon's, circa 1960. The photo provides a nice perspective on how the store looked inside. Doris Kelley Barker Could that be Bobby Burgee from New York Hill but then our neighbor across the street on N. Delaware Avenue? I know he lived outside Baltimore when married but he could have been home and Myer Kaplon took everyone’s picture. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) [[C... 1
16:20, 6 October 2024 Potomac River Bridge dedication parade Lovettsville float going down Potomac Street on July 30, 1955 (2).jpg (file) 45 KB The Lovettsville float in the July 30, 1955 parade celebrating the then new Potomac River Bridge passes Kaplon's Department Store on West Potomac Street. The archway sign above the queen reads "The Gateway". We believe the princess second from left was Donna Cummings. (Photo courtesy of Ray Dinterman) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations 1
16:16, 6 October 2024 Boy-Honeymoon Express Kaplon's.jpg (file) 366 KB All aboard the Honeymoon Express! This photo may have been taken in the 1940s. Notice the saddle shoes on the boy. The photo must have been taken around Eastertime, as those appear to be Easter bonnets in the Kaplon's display window above the boy. Toy company Louis Marx made about 40 variations of the Honeymoon Express wind-up toy over several decades. It outsold Lionel for much of the 1950s. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public... 1
19:09, 13 September 2024 Canal Boat Bugler.jpeg (file) 1.23 MB A bugler on a canal boat somewhere near Lock 30 on the C&O Canal. The date is unknown. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal 1
18:53, 13 September 2024 Grams Baptism Grace Church.jpg (file) 1.44 MB Cynthia Grams in her mother Ruth's arms at Grace Episcopal Church on her baptism day in 1957. Flanking mother and daughter are Godparents Leigh Feete and Ken Jones. The officiant that day was Father James Fenhagen, who was a young rector at Grace Church. Leigh Feete Schwertfeger and Dr. Ken Jones were honored as Distinguished Citizens of Brunswick, as was Cynthia's father, sports cartoonist Bob Grams. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Grams Peltzman) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship 1
18:47, 13 September 2024 Arlene Painter Geraldine Shrader.jpg (file) 65 KB Arlene Painter and her aunt Geraldine Shrader at their W. G Street home sometime in the early 1940s. Patricia Moore Snoots Had to be around 1942. Arlene and me were the same age. We were born in 1940 and went to school together. Brenton Barger I remember the Shrader family... lived about two doors down from my grandparents. (Photo courtesy of Terry Himes Robinson) Category:Smoketown Kids 1
12:56, 3 September 2024 Phil Childs.jpeg (file) 32 KB Category:People 1
12:55, 3 September 2024 Bob Moler.png (file) 120 KB Category:People 1
12:49, 3 September 2024 Vicki Dearing.jpeg (file) 159 KB Category:People 1
12:47, 3 September 2024 Roma Hebb.png (file) 170 KB Category:People 1
12:46, 3 September 2024 Richard Harrington.png (file) 353 KB Category:People 1
12:44, 3 September 2024 Nellie Roby.jpeg (file) 45 KB Category:People 1
12:42, 3 September 2024 Julie Maynard.jpeg (file) 39 KB Category:People 1
12:41, 3 September 2024 Ellis Burruss.jpeg (file) 45 KB Category:People 1
12:39, 3 September 2024 Charlie Harris.png (file) 273 KB Category:People 1
12:38, 3 September 2024 Abbie Ricketts.jpeg (file) 26 KB Category:People 1
15:33, 2 September 2024 Wenner's Hill Gang (2).jpeg (file) 1.62 MB Here's another group photo from the W. G Street side of Wenner's store in the late 1930s that was probably taken the same day as what we posted yesterday. John Hammond is standing on the left in his Brunswick uniform and glove. Skimmy Hahn sitting on the far right. George Heffner Jr. (Junior) front row between the 2 ladies This was an early Wenner's Hill gang. Keith Carter Wenners hill was a very popular area for us kids back in the 60’s. We ALWAYS had at least 25 or more kids from C stre... 1
15:29, 2 September 2024 Wenner's Hill Gang 1930s (1).jpg (file) 36 KB A group of friends, including several of Brunswick's Tri-State League baseball players, pose outside of Wenner's Market on the corner of W. G Street and N. Maple Avenue in the late 1930s. Charlotte Nalley and John Hammond are standing 2nd and 3rd from the left. We believe it's Skimmy Hahn on the far right. The woman kneeling in front is believed to have been Annie or Doe Brooks. Judy Ware Is 5th from left Mutch (Frank)Hahn? Peter Wenner Lee and Gene Hahn were on that team. Maybe it was one... 1
15:18, 2 September 2024 1965 BHS Railroader Yearbook Page Faculty.jpg (file) 43 KB Here's a flashback to a 1965 BHS Railroader faculty yearbook page. This was the final year of the old high school that sat majestically atop 4th Avenue. Please feel free to share your memories of these highly-respected teachers. Debbie Crabb I had Mr. Seibert for band in elementary school, as I took up the drums. He was quite intimidating as he was known to throw chairs occasionally. Mrs. Shaff was one of my Home Economics teachers, a very gracious woman! Lois Skeen Mr Seibert used to driv... 1
15:14, 2 September 2024 Faith Baptist Church Steeple.jpeg (file) 923 KB Longtime BHS teacher and coach Bill Turney, suspended from a crane, installing lightning protection on the Faith Baptist church steeple in 1980. Dustin Construction, Inc. was the general contractor. Tom Smith is in the dark clothing. Annette Butler Mr. Turney recently passed away. He was one of my teachers one school year, and I attribute my interest in reading and literature to him. Kathy Dinterman He was an amazing teacher Chris Owens What couldn’t that man do? This picture is amazing.... 1
15:08, 2 September 2024 Moose Club Dance.jpg (file) 44 KB Saturday night dance at the Brunswick Moose lodge on East Potomac Street. Since the photo is dated January 1960, it was likely taken in late 1959. Cheryl Beachley Varkalis My parents loved those dances at the Moose. (Photo courtesy of Larry Peer) Category:Smoketown Music 1
15:04, 2 September 2024 Grace Church Mrs. Watson's Sunday School Class 1943.jpg (file) 117 KB Mrs. Mary Jane Watson's Sunday School class at Grace Episcopal Church in 1943. In the photo are: Front row: Bob Hawes, Bob Grams, Doug Ault Back row: Ken Taylor, Tommy Long, Karl Shewbridge (Photo courtesy of Christa Shewbridge) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship 1
15:02, 2 September 2024 Miss Gaver's 4th grade class of 1976-77 at BES.jpg (file) 1,001 KB Miss Gaver's 4th grade class of 1976-77 at Brunswick Elementary School. Recognize any of your former classmates? According to Jim Stewart, here are the names: Front row - Jeff Frye, Rick Heffner, George Frye, Paul Langston Second row - Teresa Howell, Melissa Ball, Barbara Darr, Ave Baker, Christine Goodrich, Dale Stocks, Michelle Kitts, Kevin Naylor Third row - Kathy Haley, David Sigler, Kim Webber, Mark Rife, Laine Alger, Danny Wolfe, Beth Andrews, Fourth row - Mary Hope, Pam Wood, Joey Be... 1
14:57, 2 September 2024 1498px-Inner Wheel Celebrates Thirty Five Years from November 25, 1982 (2).jpg (file) 111 KB In November 1982, Brunswick Inner Wheel celebrated its 35th years of service in Brunswick. The event was held at the Ambulance Company building on W. Potomac Street. An auxiallary of the Brunswick Rotary Club, the Inner Wheel met regularly at the YMCA before its destruction by fire in 1980. In the photo are, we think (from left): Merle & Joe Frank, ?, Phil Childs, Gene Bowers, Mary Jane Watson. (Photo from a Brunswick Citizen news clipping, November 25, 1982) [[Category:Smoketown Organizat... 1
14:53, 2 September 2024 Inner Wheel Celebrates Thirty Five Years November 25, 1982 (1) 2.jpg (file) 101 KB During the Inner Wheel 35th anniversary celebration in November 1982, several longtime members looked at old photos and reminisced. From left are Mary Wetnight, Betty Stauffer, Margaret Bowers and Elaine Childs. Debbie Brawner My Aunt Mary Wetnight. I remember when she did that. Wonderful lady. Sherry Stull A terrific group of ladies. I used to wear hand me down clothes of Donna Wetnight, that her mother Mary had given my mother, Margaret Bowers. 💕 (Photo from a Brunswick Citizen news clip... 1
15:15, 25 August 2024 Phil Childs - Distinguished Citizen Bio (2).pdf (file) 661 KB Category:People 1
15:08, 25 August 2024 Phil Childs - Distinguished Citizen Bio.pdf (file) 661 KB Category:People 2
17:11, 23 August 2024 The Hebb's Irvin, Roma, Shelley and Mike.jpg (file) 2.23 MB Irvin & Roma Hebb with Shelley & Mike (in the stroller). Veteran's Day Parade - 1960 (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People 1
14:51, 23 August 2024 Nellie Roby obituary 1972.jpeg (file) 474 KB Category:People 1
14:49, 23 August 2024 Softball team Nellie Roby back row, far right.jpeg (file) 329 KB Category:People 1
14:48, 23 August 2024 Nellie Roby at work.jpeg (file) 115 KB Category:People 1
14:40, 23 August 2024 Patsy Cline, Nellie Roby and Jimmy Dean backstage at Fire Hall dance.jpeg (file) 55 KB Category:People 1
14:36, 23 August 2024 Nellie Roby acting police chief directing traffic for a funeral.jpeg (file) 90 KB Category:People 1
14:32, 23 August 2024 Nellie Virginia Green Roby - Distinguished Citizen Bio.pdf (file) 781 KB Category:People 1
14:29, 23 August 2024 Brunswick Businessmen in late 1950s, Phil Childs top row, far right.jpg (file) 1.14 MB Category:People 1
14:27, 23 August 2024 Phil Childs and Gail Ravenscroft.jpg (file) 69 KB Category:People 1
14:26, 23 August 2024 Phil Childs with Nancy and Cindy on Christmas Day.jpeg (file) 796 KB Category:People 1
14:25, 23 August 2024 Phil Childs with infant daughters Cindy and Nancy.jpeg (file) 645 KB Category:People 1
14:21, 23 August 2024 Phil Childs with Lassie in front of his Rosemont home.jpg (file) 416 KB Category:People 1
14:04, 23 August 2024 Bob Moler U.S. Army standing at attention.jpeg (file) 690 KB Category:People 1
14:01, 23 August 2024 Bob, Amy & Jim biking.jpeg (file) 712 KB Category:People 1
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