On June 12, 1848, the cornerstone was laid for the new Evangelical Reformed Church in the unit block of West Church Street in Frederick across the street from its Trinity Chapel. The completed structure was dedicated on June 8, 1850. On June 12, 1857, Henry K. Thompson, a resident of the Frederick Almshouse, was killed by John Buck in a violent confrontation. Buck used a rock to crush Thompson's skull. Buck was arrested and charged with murder. On June 12, 1877, a train wreck near Point of Rocks killed several prominent Frederick citizens. On June 12, 1915, John Columbus Motter, chief judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, died of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born December 4, 1844. On June 12, 1967, Thurmont radio station WTHU went on the air. 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)