Funeral for Leona Whitter Draws Crowds in Adamstown
The funeral of Leona Estelle Whitter, victim of a jealous suitor, was held at a Reformed church in Adamstown on Tuesday afternoon. Hundreds visited the home. a mile-long funeral cortege preceded the burial at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Whitter, affectionately known as the village pet and Johnny to close friends, was mourned as M. R. Etchison and Son directed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Estelle Whitter
Reformed Church
Adamstown
I A Clogk
E. W. Brindie
W. Llomer Renn
Hayes R. Poole
Johnny
M. R. Etchison and Son
Maryland and District of Columbia Labor Federations in Convention
Representing about 300 000 workers in Maryland and the District of Columbia the federations met in Hagerstown April 3 9 and adopted a resolution seeking modification of the Volstead act to allow sale of 23 percent beverages The convention passed the measure without dissent Later reports note sharp criticism of the Baltimore city school board the Railroad Labor Board and the Volstead act with advocates urging union label school books and denouncing indifference to union taxpayers in the public schools
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Hagerstown
Maryland
District of Columbia
Haserstown
Board of School Commissioners
Baltimore City
Railroad Labor Board
Sons of
Maryland and District of Columbia Federations
William J. Vernon
Topographical Thief
Baltimore
Vernon
Public
Echons Board
Oregon and Massachusetts lawmakers nearly clash in immigration debate
In a Washington chamber episode during debate on a harsh immigration bill, Watkins of Oregon and Gallivan of Massachusetts nearly fought. Watkins leaned toward Sabath as Gal livan spoke, signaling tension that led to a guard separating them and averting a punch. Several colleagues intervened to stop the escalation.
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Oregon
Massachusetts
Battle
Washington
Watkins
Gallivan
Sichusetts
Oxehan
Shears
Mary
Watkin Tomer
oSotha
Oof Wiel
Kirkstein
New York
Judge Denies Citizenship Over Pro Soviet Loyalty Claim
Washington April 8 Judge Irwin Cummins refused to consider Andrey Marmiston's naturalization petition after he stated support for overthrowing the American government through systematic propaganda to bring about Soviet rule. The judge warned that foreign-born citizens must uphold U S traditions and be loyal and patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irwin Cummins
Andrey Marmiston
Tidgie Cummins
Harmison
Citixens
United States
Dancers Here This Week in Frederick
Advance ticket sales for the Pemberton Dangers show at the City Opera House report strong demand for Limeday and Sunday evenings. Expect strong attendance as Frederick prepares for a return engagement by a renowned dancing company, one of the foremost productions to play locally before New York engagements.
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Pemberton
City Opera House
Frederick
New York
Middletown Musical Clubs End Season at Memorial Hall
Middletown high school musical groups under Prof John W Doub closed their season in Memorial Hall Tuesday evening. The United Musical Club consisting of the Girlie Glee Club the Boss Glee Club and the orchestra performed a varied program to a large audience. Highlights included The Star Spangled Banner Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny My Old Kentucky Home and My Country Tis of Thee with solos duets and readings from members including Alice Coblentz Miriam Hedges Pauline Zecher and Virginia Coblenza.
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Middletown High School
R. B. Kieeny
United Musical Clut
Memorial Hall
Middletown
John W. Doub
Girle Glee Club
Boss’ Glee Club
Orchestra
Doub
Ole Virginity
Glee Club
Alice Coblentz
Miriam Hedges
Pauline Zecher
Alice Tussard
Fidrith Miller
Virginia Coblents
New York Life
Buys
Reading
Virginia Coblen
Pauline Zeeher
Alice
Virginia Coblenta
Missionary Meet Opens in Middletown
The Women's Missionary Society of Maryland Classis Reformed church holds its annual session at Christ Reformed Church Middletown led by Rev J S Adam. Delegates attend a luncheon and afternoon and evening sessions feature hymns sermons and addresses by Rev Charles Schaeffer and Miss Mary Gerard with a banquet and entertainments planned for about 60 delegates from local societies.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Maryland
Classis
Reformed Church
Christ Reformat Church
Middletown
Adam
Soorlock
S$oelock
Henri TL. G. Kieffer
Jevangelical Meferued
Mary EF. Gerlard
Semdlal
Japan
Ieslomary
Hood College
Osovlely
Chant Reformeld
Harlotte Keatsburg
Naomi Remsburg
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Miss Whitter
MT. Olivet
D. C
Labor Federations
Baltimore School Commissioners
A. RA
Labor Board and Volstead Act
Pemberton Organization In
Missionary Meet
Reformed Church Organization
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Potomac River
J. T. Richards
Williamsport
Townpath Bank
Diamonds
McCleery
Jewelry Store
North Market ST
Frederick, Md
Hambleton & Co
N. Market St
A. B. Collinus
Omas
Kemp Frederick
Breath of
The
Milan
Wirh
Citizen Service Preferred
Cities Service
Ams
Waite
Filmformation
St. Paul St
Baltimore, Md
J. Paul Delphy
Harley-Davidson
West Patrick St
Greenawalt
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Picures
Votal
Darden Protiis
Aleposite
Troma
Teeta Ee
Pal Cee
Coufal
Stinling
Sulley County
Coe
Total
State of
County of Frederick
T. Chas
T. Wendrickson
Chas. Blt. Wendrickson
Geo. W. Heinlein
David Cramer
G. Mantz Busant
Robt
BE. Delaplaine
S.W. Straus & CO
Straus
Fifth Avenue
Mich
Are, & Jackson
Chicago
Straus First
J. Scott Atkinson
East Second St
Frederick Maryland
Commercial State Bank
North Market St. Ucotl
Square Corner
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