On December 12, 1902, the Masonic Lodge on West Church Street in Frederick was dedicated. On December 12, 1922, a contract was awarded to Hahn & Betson to build the colored high school, which was later named Lincoln, for a price of $23,000. The building was part of South Frederick Elementary School for many years, but the Lincoln name returned in 2006. On December 12, 1924, Newton M. Zentz, longtime owner of The Zentz Mill on North Bentz Street, south of the armory, died. He was born July 16, 1852, in Carroll County. On December 12, 1930, "Diamond Tooth" Claude Countee and two accomplices escaped from the Frederick County Jail on West South Street in Frederick. On December 12, 1952, Citizens National Bank and Farmers & Mechanics National Bank announced plans to consolidate. 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 (wasps65@earthlink.net)