On May 1, 1844, The Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County began operations. On May 1, 1899, The Woodsboro Savings Bank was organized. On May 1, 1902, Frederick City Hospital, now Frederick Memorial Hospital, was dedicated. On May 1, 1913, the chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery was dedicated. On May 1, 1925, William Francis "Bill" Moran, who would become world famous as a craftsman of fine blades and knives, was born in Frederick. He died February 12, 2006, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. On May 1, 1949, Frederick Municipal Airport was dedicated. On May 1, 1990, Claire Manufacturing, formerly The Claire Frock Company, a Thurmont dress maker, announced it would close June 30. 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 [email protected]