Posted on 04/24/2016 12:37:59 AM PDT by nikos1121
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland. It is the county seat of Washington County, and by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140.
In 1739, Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant from Pennsylvania and a volunteer Captain of Scouts, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) of land in the Great Appalachian Valley between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in Maryland and called it Hager’s Fancy. In 1762, Hager officially founded the town of Elizabethtown which he named after his wife, Elizabeth Kershner. Fourteen years later, Jonathan Hager became known as the "Father of Washington County" after his efforts helped Hagerstown become the county seat of newly created Washington County which Hager also helped create from neighboring Frederick County, Maryland. The City Council changed the community's name to Hager's-Town in 1813 because the name had gained popular usage, and in the following year, the Maryland State Legislature officially endorsed the changing of the town’s name.
The Band Shell in Hagerstown, MD
Alsatia Mummers Parade Hagerstown, MD 2015
City Park Hagerstown, MD
Downtown Hagerstown, MD
Rider Jet Center where Trump’s plane will taxi
Today’s Trivia
I give up trying to fool you people. I put these quizzes together and people like exit82 (btw is that the exit where you live), has it done two minutes after it’s posted.
So, I’m posting it early this time. Please try answering the trivia the first time through without looking up the answers. After that, it’s an open book quiz.
BTW exit82 our trivia buff, broke the rules, but he was so far ahead everyone else yesterday that I awarded him the $25 Amazon Gift Card, which he promptly donated to Free Republic.
1. 4 part question. Name Hagerstown’s minor league baseball team, their level of play, (eg Class A, AA or AAA), their major league team affiliation and their only Hall of Famer. 10pts
2. Who is this Hagerstown, MD notable and his claim to fame? 30pts.
3. Another notable from Hagerstown, MD for you to name 25pts. 
4. Who is this Hagerstown notable standing next to Michael Jackson? 30pts.
5. Follow up question to #4. What is her claim to fame?
a. Actress
b. Goalie for US Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Team
c. Wrote a sex column
d. Wrote two songs for Michael
6. This is the Bellanca Cruisemaster, built in the 1920s at the Bellanca Airplane factory in Hagerstown, MD. What historical significance did it have? 50pts.
Bonus Quesitons
7. True or False regarding the annual Alsatia's Mummers Parade? 20pts
a. Named after The Alsatia Club formed 1911 by 11 young men who would hang out at the local pharmacy, and take up the seats of paying customers. The owner gave them a place to meet on the second floor.
b. Parade started in 1921 to celebrate Halloween in an orderly fashion.
c. Only cars made before 1950 are allowed in the parade.
d. No animals are allowed in the parade
e. All answers are true
8. How many seats does the Alsatia Club set up for the annual parade?
a. 367
b. 1576
c. 2234
d. 5678
9. Name the group and where are the from?
10pts
Thoroughly enjoyed that stump speech. No two are alike.
It’s wonderful and they LOVE him in Maryland! :-)
McDonald’s?? Not Wendy’s?
Oh God...
I can't wait for him to be president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn’t know that about PT Barnum.
I love Wendy’s fries.
I don’t get to see many of the rallies and I enjoy them so much.
i could talk to the guy in charge and ask if we could mix it up this time. Even better would be “Steak & Shake”
Since Donald had such a big crowd he might spurge and give his ok for “Steak & Shake”.
I don’t want her indicted until trump is in office. Obama will pardon her. Instead I want enough material leaked or exposed ( maybe one of her WallStreet speeches). That she looses big time.
DJT has repeatedly said there is a six year statute of limitation. Let her sweat ! Or die from her cough— lungs or heart????
And they keep repeating complete LIES about Trump. It drives me up a wall!
At least JR got rid of some of THE worst of the bunch yesterday. :-)
I noticed there were no disruptors today!
Maybe they have really beefed up security after yesterday!
I wonder if Hildebeast takes Lisinopril.
That BP meds is notorious for making folks cough!
Reposting my post early up thread in case some of you missed it:
Have tried to find out more about it, but so far can’t find anything, except what’s on the link below. Not sure if Trump and/or what, if any, delegates will be attending. It will be hosted by Martha MacCallum and Bill Hemmer (I heard Tucker Carlson mention it briefly earlier on F&F, but didn’t hear/get details).
“Fox News hosting live town hall in Philadelphia on April 24
Apr. 21, 2016 - 0:58 - ‘America’s Town Hall 2016’ will feature presidential candidates, panelists previewing the upcoming 5 primaries at 8 p.m. ET. #FoxNewsTownHall”
I think that that is what drives the Cruzites nuts! :-)
How many got the Zot?
Am heading to mow BBL
Can you imagine what his days in the White House are going to be like? LOL
Not sure if he can pardon her while under indictment, maybe someone knowledgeable in the area can comment. Also, I believe her health is questionable.........
I think we are becoming Trump rally groupies. No two rallies are alike. Kind of like no two Grateful Dead concerts are alike. Maybe we should call ourselves Trumpheads and wear tie-dyed T-shirts that say “Make America Great Again.”
Oh WOW....that should be VERY interesting! :-)
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