25 years ago (week of Oct. 3-9, 1971):
It was announced that Howard County residents would be able to buy flood insurance, at federally subsidized rates, from local insurance agents under the emergency flood insurance program. Howard qualified for the subsidy by agreeing to adopt control measures for future construction that would minimize flood damage.
50 years ago (week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 1946):
The Howard County Council of PTAs met in the Savage Community Hall. The group was addressed by Mrs. Gertrude Bowie from the state Department of Education. Mrs. Bowie described the new school lunch program, whereby all children could receive a nutritious lunch thanks to federal aid provided by the congressional school lunch bill.
Pub Date: 10/06/96
