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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

2

County Teachers Hold Mid-Winter Session in Frostburg

Al County Teachers' Association met at State Normal School Frostburg Md in a crowded mid winter session. The program featured Beall High School orchestra readings and addresses by J J Edwards and Dr J Ni Diehl. The group endorsed compulsory education but opposed a $15000 gymnasium initiative and reviewed relief and retirement funds.

Frostburg al- County Teachers’ Association State Normal School W. Minker Allegany County High School Mattie Kelma Zutavern State Normal Marjorie Venton Anna M. Luman Beall High School Beall Ligh School J. J. Edwards Allegany County Schools Gertrude Morgan J. Ni Diehl Department of Education West Virginia University Morgantown W. Va Mary J. Rank Arthur F. Smith Gymna Iums Yive

Wilson advocates industrial preparedness and federal guards

President Wilson urges industrial preparedness and military strength to defend American rights. He supports federal reserves under national guard control and vows to protect civil liberties at home and in the Americas. He proposes military training for students and criticizes relying on foreign powers. American business must stand against global competition.

United States Wilson Inerica Americas Esident

Germans Storm in Argonne Mine Duel and Crater Fight

The article reports continued combat in the Argonne with mine duels between Hill 285 and La Haute Chevauchee and German efforts to recapture a crater we held. Our long range guns targeted a German convoy near Manionet northwest of Etain as British artillery logs note heavy shellfire and significant bombardment in a 24 hour period.

Ta Ville-au-Bois Argonne la Haute Chevauchee Manoe i Etain Rt Ibberth

Defense gains edge in Durbin bank case plea amendment

Grafton West Virginia January 28. The defense won a point yesterday in the case of Charles KR Durbin former cashier of the Crafton Bank now indicted on embezzlement charges when the court granted permission to amend plea in abatement filed a week ago. The plea asserts improper jury impaneling.

Grafton W. Va Charles KR. Durbin Crafton Bank

Young Takes Up Secretary Work for Chamber

Ex mayor George G. Young assumes temporary duties as Chamber of Commerce secretary after Philip W. Blake resigns. Office kept at City Hall with full member cooperation urged. The Frostburg City Band Orchestra will perform at the Christian Endeavor rally, listing members and pieces.

George G. Young Chamber of Commerce Young Chamber First National Bank Philip W. Blake Association Blake City Hall

Local notes on deaths church events and library additions

Frostburg reports James P. Lack of Barton is dead after illness since last Friday. The First Methodist Church Young Men's Bible class elected officers: Jacob Richardson leader James Stokes secretary Charles Lond president Mackiel Lewis first vice president William Wilson second vice president. Socials and musicals planned. enrollment 19 with aims to grow. Salem Reformed Church Christian Endeavor met with topic Ambitions Worth While led by Miss Rosella Youngermen. Rev. M. H. Kramer attended. A farewell party for Mrs Charles Ryan and family was held as they move to New York. William Melaney and Charles Stevens to undergo operations. Western Maryland Poultry Association plans a large show next week with a $15 campine prize. space requests from Cumberland City fancier Hugh A. Scott. Degree Team of Rebekah lodge to meet. Beal High School library adds many standard works.

Young Men's Bible Class First Methodist Episcopal Church Jacob Richardson James Stokes Charles Lond Mackiel Lewis Wiliam Wilson Christian Endeavor Society Salem Reformed Church Rosella Anciety M. H Kramer County Lumiusy School Association Mee Ide Harbel William Melaney Washington Hollow Eckhart Charles Stevens Albeany Miners’ Hospital Western Maryland Poultry Association Cumberland City Tenn Hugh A. Scott Charles T. Cornman Rochester N. Y Haa Western Maryland Association

American Envoys Visit Berlin to Gauge War Atmosphere

Amerigan envoys arrived in Berlin to confer with American ambassadors and learn Germany’s wartime mood for President Wilson’s assessment. Col House, meeting neutral diplomats at the embassy, refused to comment on London Paris results or peace prospects. He will wait for belierents to signal good offices before action.

Berlin Eee London Paris United States Col Olluse Wilson Col Mouse Germany House Chancsilor von Rethmann- Hollwee Gerard Ol. House

Heff's Window Display of Green Goods Tomorrow

Neff's shop advertises a green goods display tomorrow with contact numbers 1613 and 1614 and a full assortment available. The notice promotes visiting AT HEFF'S for the items and window presentation.

Neff

Civic Club backs compulsory education law at monthly meeting

At a Civic Club gathering presided by Mrs. W. W. Hanty the group voted to support compulsory education law. They sent letters to Allegany County delegates, receiving three favorable replies. Project updates cover Red Cross Seal Safe proceeds, playground plans, Shakespeare memorial tree, and child labor inspector Miss Marie Rose's remarks.

Civic Club W. W. Hanty Allegany County Red Cross Vera Amick Miss Amick

Baby Week Aims to Involve Cumberland in Nationwide Push

City Health Officer Max Colton plans talks with Mayor Koon and civic leaders to spur Cumberland participation in Baby Week during March 4. The campaign, tied to the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Children's Bureau, seeks parental education and local welfare, with potential federal state speakers and exhibits on child health, nutrition, and sanitation.

Cumberland Max Colton Koon General Federation of Women's Clubs Children’s Bureau United States Department of Labo Federal State Department

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