On April 3, 1715, John Hanson was born at Mulberry Grove in Charles County. He became the "first President of The United States in Congress Assembled" under The Articles of Confederation. He was a resident of Frederick when he took that high office. On April 3, 1846, the Independent Hose Company of Frederick broke ground for an engine house in the first block of West Church Street. The lot was purchased on August 19, 1845, from Lawrence J. Brengle for $750. On April 3, 1869, James Hopwood bought the original Barbara Fritchie house, which had been heavily damaged by a flood of The Carroll Creek in 1868, for the materials. On April 3, 1945, the Glade Valley Lions Club was organized with the Rev. Francis Reinberger as president. 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]