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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: [MDFR] History Moment - 5-16-11
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 05:52:42 -0400


On May 16, 1803, hail, some measuring as much as 3 and 1/2 inches across,
struck Frederick, breaking windows and denting roofs.



On May 16, 1907, the cornerstone was laid for the YMCA's new building at
West Church and North Court streets in Frederick.



On May 16, 1913, The Women's College of Frederick officially changed its
name to Hood College, just months after the death of Margaret Scholl Hood,
its primary benefactor, and in whose honor the change was made..



On May 16, 1975, Dr. Martha Church was selected by the Board of Trustees as
the first woman president of Hood College.



If anyone can add information to these History Moments,

or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day,

please contact me privately.



John W. Ashbury





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