Committee Takes Up House Problem
The Chamber of Commerce appointed committee met at headquarters to study Frederick's housing shortage. Architect Kepner outlined plans to remedy the situation. Plans and estimates will be prepared for six room rentals of 15 to 20 dollars monthly, with homes in several blocks. The program aims to build about 40 or 45 new houses, aided by cooperative material purchases, with locations in multiple city sections. The committee will meet again to finalize procedure for executive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick
Het Chamber
B. Evard Kepner
Executive Committee
Brunswick Citizens Rally Over Poor Road Condition
Brunswick residents complain about the road from Brunswick to Knoxville, a two mile route now nearly impassable due to mudholes. They claim the detour via Petersville adds six miles, and efforts to secure state road funding have yielded only promises. Local officials report ongoing inconvenience for travelers and tourism along the Knox to Harpers Ferry route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Knoxville
Petersville
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Harpers Ferry
West Virginia
Florist Jesse P. King Reports National Flower Show Visit
Ridgeville florist Jesse P. King returned from Indianapolis after attending the National Flower Show. He described vast displays in the Manufacturers' building and adjacent halls, highlighted by a spectacular acacia prism collection valued over £10,000 and roses shown at prominent sites. Transportation costs for the Massachusetts acacia exhibit exceeded $600. King praised the show’s decor and the diversity of exhibits from nearly all states and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. King
Ridgeville
Indianapolis
Ind
Azim
King
Canada
Massachusetts
Tarnace
Mayor Gilmer Schley Considers Rethink For renomination
Mayor Gilmer Schley said he will decide within days whether to seek another term. Supporters tout progress under his conservative leadership and urge a renomination race. Democratic contenders Culler and Phobus appear likely to clash in a city primary, with women voting for the first time after new registration rules. Local mentions note party planning and a contested field ahead of the June 11 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer Schley
Schley
Court House
Lloyd C. Culler
E McClellan Phebus
Culler
Phobus
Henry A. Hahn
Uone
Lorenzo Mullinix
Lewisdale and nearby notes feature frequent visits and moves
In Lewisdale and nearby towns April reports list visits among residents including Mrs Beall Mrs Luhn Mrs Watkins and others. Several family visits occur with Beall Watkins Haines and Lawson households mentioned. A planned move by Billy Burns and others is noted, plus social visits to Thomas and Davis households. An April note adds a new thornless blackberry by Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisdale
W Beall
William Luhn
Walter Cecil
Monroe Watkins
T. C. Watkins
F. ¢ Lewis
Galhersburg
T. C. Watking
Uriah Lawson
J E Watkins
Windsor Beall
A. Smith
Walter Haines
BE. A. Jamizon
8. C. Watkins
Morce Watkins
Vertin
Ada
Margarettte
Dorsey Lawson
Preston
S . Watkins
Leslie Beall
William Burns
Robert Watkins
Frederick
Billy Burns
Charley Gue
Ernie Beall
Mr. Burns
Mr. Fink
Browningsville
Turner Keith
Mr. Williams Burdette
Delegates Named For Grand Lodge Meeting in Frostburg
Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias names delegates Reno S Harp Waltz Murray Cronenberg David Steiner and Claggett Ramsburg to attend the Maryland Grand Lodge session in Frostburg from April 11 to 13. Mayor BE C Shafer of Brunswick is a candidate for grand prelate. Brunswick and Shurmont lodges will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of Maryland
Frostburg
Reno
S. Harp
I. G Waltz
J. Murray Cronenburg
David Steiner
Claggett Ramsburg
Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Maryland
BE. C. Shafer
Brunswick
Shurmont
April 10 Degree Ceremony Issued By The Degree Team
Judge James Whitten condemns a shift from religious teachings as youthful interest tilts to race horses and actors. Sherman Bowers, captain, leads the degree team in conferring ranks on a class of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman P. Bowers
Twelve Apostles
James Whitten
Department of Agriculture
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By Allman
Jedge
Yellowstone National Park
Puddine Co
Greenfield
Ida Thomas
Geo Smith
Urbana
Ollie Pane
F. R Beall
New Market
John Davis
Albert Gumbs
Tuscarora
Ashford
William Massey
Marvin
Winchester
Helen Thomas
D .B. Kanade
Rhoderick
Mt. Alfry
John Masser
J. J. Rhoderick
Edward Hamilton
Chestnut Grove
George Hamilton
George W Perry
Adolphus Fox
Henry C. Fox
New Midway
George Perry
Wil.iam Summers
Anther Burbank
K. of P. At Frost
Burg
Royal Baking Powder
Royal
Western Electric
Asher &V
Roth
Gwrin Sor
THE
GAS & Electric
N. Market St
Dorothy Dodd
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Foot Outfitters
Footer
DYE Works
America
Agency
Mr. B. T. Marman
Market Street
Omeouna
Druociets
Brookiyn
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