Pass It On – Ruann Newcomer – Shopping

Ruann Newcomer George, born 1945, talks about growing up in Boonsboro, places to shop and eat such as Warrenfeltz. Other things mentioned: Piano teachers Gladys Thomas and Hilda Clopper. Dr. Wade and Dr. Secondary. The Baby Contest held at the park in August of 1946...

Pass It On – Mary Coffman Crampton – school and more

A reading by Barbara Crampton of her mother’s memories growing up in Boonsboro. Mary Coffman Crampton attended Boonsboro High School in 1928 and recalls school life, as well as the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and it’s work in Boonsboro. The Cramptons...

Pass It On – Edgar Green – Hotel in Boonsboro

Recollections from Edgar Green, born in 1912, about the hotel in Boonsboro during the Depression. The hotel was also known as the Eagle Hotel (1877), Commercial Hotel (1897), and Mountain Glen Hotel (1922). Today, it is known as Inn BoonsBoro and is owned by author...

Pass It On – Edgar Green – Growing up

Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Early Days of Edgar Green, born 1912 Well, it all started some years ago, August, 1912. I don’t remember much of that day, unlike my cousin (Mary Stone) who remembers it very well. She says...

Pass It On – Edgar Green – Shooting

Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Shooting 1918, age 6. Pop would buy me toy guns that shot corks. The only trouble was the chicken would grab the cork and run, if I didn’t get there first. 1920, age 8. Dad taught me to shoot...

Pass it On – Edgar Green – Farm Life

Edgar Green (born 1912, recollections from 1992) Farm Life The Appletown house Ed grew up was said to be the oldest in the area, beginning as a log cabin. The stream on the farm was sizable and had fish. Ed’s granddad Green was temperate in all things. When Ed visited...