50 years ago

A new cornerstone will be erected at the First Presbyterian Church in Annapolis. The century-old edifice will be dedicated as "The Naval Memorial of the Presbyterian Church in the United States." -- The Sun, May 6, 1948.

A two-hour blaze destroyed a two-story building in the Glen Burnie business district with damage estimated at more than $300,000 and 13 people hurt. -- The Sun, May 12, 1948.

Funeral services with military honors will be held in the Naval Academy chapel tomorrow for midshipman George J. Eliopules, fatally wounded with a javelin in practice yesterday. -- The Sun, May 12, 1948.

Pub Date: 5/24/98