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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1924
Page
6
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Guy Stone of Baltimore formerly of Frederick observed his 21st birthday as relatives noted a community fund raised via The News helped his care. About $762 raised, $300 in interest, and $500 principal remained. $427.02 withdrawn for medical and clothing needs. Stone’s sight improved slightly after surgical treatment. remaining goals include piano tuning and later tool purchases.
Ex Martinsburg player Johnny Neun is projected as a bench candidate for Detroit first base behind Lou Blue. Analyst TJ Cobb rates Neun as best potential first sacker in the American League, with Neun's speed and switch hitting noted. Emerging reports place Neun on the cusp of securing a major league role despite odds.
Florence Vidor appears this evening in Alice Adams one of the year's best film dramas. The Empire shows may include a Hal Roach comedy and Kinogramus. Maryland presents The Grub-Stake a Northwest picture with the next chapter of The Santa Fe Trail starring Jack Perrin at the same venue.
Despite bad weather a sizable audience enjoyed Venus at the Opera House. Stars Nina Brown and Johny Getz captivated the crowd with an entrancing chorus and a Lavish production featuring the Loveland Express scene and dazzling electrical effects.
Weather has temporarily halted the county commissioners inspection of roads begun days ago. No further surveying will occur until highways are cleared of snow, possibly a week or ten days. Inspectors have already checked Johnsville Union Bridge and Point of Rocks routes and will continue to plan visits to Ballenger pike Woodsharo to Carroll line via New Midway Ladiesburg and the Yellow Springs road.
Floods along the Potomac between Washington Junction and Traypers Ferry receded leaving cellars flooded and gardens washed. Rail lines remained dry though one street near Traypers Ferry flooded and a bridge at Kitzmiller was swept away disrupting transport to Oakland and leaving hundreds homeless with cut telegraph and telephone lines. Governor Stitcher ordered state departments to aid Cumberland victims where hundreds lost homes.
Villagers begin a relief plan sending Oakland trucks to the landslide area to unblock roads and ferry supplies. Kitzmier and other crews work to reach the far side and open routes via McCoole and the river road while Western Maryland Rail aims to launch a relief train to Blame. Official figures show about 3 000 deserted in London each year.
Edward Dicker, 23, was accidentally shot in the mouth at the Good Will fire house in Chester by Hervey Wright, 25, who said he carried a pistol for protection from bandits. The two had been bowling when Wright, while transferring the pistol, discharged it.
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