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Democratic Advocate, October 10, 1947: McKeldin To Speak At Hampstead War Memorial Dedication

McKeldin To Speak At Hampstead War Memorial Dedication

Democratic Advocate, October 10, 1947

The War Memorial Association, in conjunction with the American Legion and the Rotary International, are pleased to announce that former Mayor of Baltimore, Theodore R. McKeldin will give the address of welcome at the Dedication of the Memorial on November 1st, 1947.

Although the program has not been completed, a number of Military personnel and civilian dignitaries will be on the speaker's platform.

The Commanding officers, or their alternates representing the Army, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard branches of the armed forces of this area, in addition to former United States Senator George L. Radcliffe, Howard S. LeRoy, Governor of the 180th District of Rotary International, Jack Tribby, State Adjutant of the American Legion, Samuel M. Jenness, Superintendent of Public Schools of Carroll County, and others will be introduced by Mr. McKeldin.

The committee is formulating plans to develop a most impressive military and civic parade, which will precede the dedication exercises. All citizens are invited to these exercises in order to pay tribute to the members of the armed services of World Wars I and II, who are being honored on this occasion.

Democratic Advocate, October 10, 1947.

[19471010 McKeldin To Speak Hampstead War Mem Ded]

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