Blance Ferguson Story of Love and Money Tragedy
Blanche Ferguson tells of loving another man Judith Goedice marrying Reuben Oliver amid a tangled plot of lost fortune and uneasy vows. Judd’s code binds Blanche to stay in the marriage and follow Reuben to Fordney’s Gulch while poverty deepens and bitterness grows in their strained union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bret
Judith Goedice
Reuben Oliver
Riede Rice
Bet Judd
Reuben
Fordney
Family Strains and Longing in a Miner's Home
Judith and Reuben confront a strained marriage amid harsh mining life. A spoiled holiday meal, distant dreams, and the birth of twins shift Judith from disillusionment to a fierce yearning for home Goodlee's Choice, a yacht, and a brighter future.
Farm Act described as not emergency measure at College Park
At a University of Maryland gathering with 200 farmers and extension officials, Reubden Singham stated the new Farm Act is not an emergency measure. Brigham of the USDA urged long term planning and leadership development while Byrd highlighted farm by products research as a potential major future impact. Other speakers included W. G. Finn and local agriculture leaders stressing informed citizenry about Congress bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
University of
State Conservation Committee
Maryland
Brigham
H. C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Hel
Congress
T. B. Symons
W. G. Finn
The
AAA
New Farm Plan Explanations Set Across County Meetings
County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker outlines the 1935 Agricultural Conservation program changes. Participation remains voluntary with penalties for insufficient reduction in depleting crops, averaging about a 10 percent cut below 1937 base. Enrollment expected around 2,400. 800 farms were surveyed with 300 showing intent to enroll. Meetings span Lewistown, Thurmont, Middletown, New Market, Urbana, Liberty, Myersville, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, Adamstown, Jefferson, and Frederick from April 18 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Lewistown
Thurmont
Town Hall
Middletown
New Market
Grange Hall
Urbana
Liberty
Myersville
Emmitsburg
Walkersville
Adamstown
Jefferson, Hall
Frederick. Y. ML CL
Division of opinion on fear of administration in business
Frederick countians discuss whether fear of the current national administration affects business spirits, hiring and unemployment. Some say distrust among business and people exists. others blame tax wishes and economic policy. Several named locals express mixed views in a community poll. CLASS MEETING HELD Faithful Circle Bible Class met Grace Evangelical and Reformed church. Twenty three members and five visitors attended. Mrs Day taught. President Mrs Russell C Thomas presided. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Countians
Faithful Circle Bible
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
R. L. Day
East Third, Street
Day
Russell C. Thomas
Edgar Hargett
Jesson
Hine
E. Roy Nikirk
Myrs
Dar
Joseph Griffim
Rose Meister
Missi Lorene Barrick
East Third
Siter
Vitamin C in peas and cooking water explained
Ithaca NY April 9 AP science editor reports that 40 to 50 percent of vitamin C from peas is found in cooking water. Faith Fenton Cornell University finds losses occur mainly in the first five minutes as water boils. further cooking adds little loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moward
Blakes
Ithaca, NX
Faith Fenton
Cornell University
Fenton
How To Handle Frozen Vegetables With Safety
College Park Maryland April 3 frozen pack vegetables require careful handling says Margaret McPheeters nutrition specialist at the University of Maryland Extension Service Bureau of Chemistry and Soils USDA findings show micro organisms multiply when defrosted to 60 70 degrees Fahrenheit kept at 40 degrees slows growth but does not stop it. Peas spoil quickly once thawed but remain usable four days when kept cold. The safest method is to open the container and slide the frozen contents into the cooking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Margaret McPheeters
University of Maryland Extension Service
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New American National Rating Plan for Bridge Masters
McKenney names final piece in 1937 series on national ranking for contract bridge players. The plan ties local duplicate contests to a national system, converting Master Points into National Rating Points to rank rivals across the country. An example from a New York pair shows how hands unfold under the new scoring, with strategic discards and spade play shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenney
American Bridge League
America
New York
Harald Chase
Hearts
South
West
Duplicate-N. and South West North East Bridge Sequence
Bridge record shows South West North East with opening sequence involving double and pass actions. The auction includes 20 2a 2N.T. and final passes, indicating a balancing start with a complex auction.
Court News Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds
Marriage licenses list David C. Lytle and Kathleen M. Little. William M. Hench Jr. and Dorothy J. Brown appear, along with Clifford J. Saville and Mildred L. Redmond. Property deeds show transfers from Charles E. Brmutchey to State Roads Commission of Maryland for $1 and Mae L. Hoover to J. Frank Harshman for $10. Beethoven A. Fogle and wife to Claude A. Wilt et al. in county for $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Lytle
Mercersburg
Kathleen M. Little
Chambersburg
William M. Hench, Jr
North Market Street
Dorothy J. Brown
Clifford J. Saville
Mildred L. Redmond
West Patrick Street
Charles E. Brmutchey
State Roads Commission of
Maryland
Beethoven A. Fogle
Claude A. Wilt
Mae L. Hoover
J. Frank Harshman
Surprise Party Held for Mrs. Mary Tracey
An evening at 105 South Carroll Street celebrated Mrs. Mary Tracey turning 47. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tracey and many Oden, Tracey, and Reeder family couples, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tracey
South Carroll Street
Mary Tracey
Fred Oden
John Oden
Melvin Oden
Wade Brown
Edward Oden
Russell Oden
Carmey Reeder
Howard Oden
Beauford Oden
Berly Tracey
Ralph Tracey
Betty Lee Oden
MarriAlice Brown
Elizabeth Tracey
Tracey Family Names In Salamanca University Mention
Irene Tracey and Catherine Tracey are listed alongside Vernon Oden, Howard Oden Jr, Hussell Oden, Franklin Tracey Jr, Gilbert Tracey, Edward Tracey, Earl Tracey Jr and Donald Tracey in a document referencing the oldest Spanish university at Salamanca founded in 1123 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Tracey
Catherine Tracey
Vernon Oden
Howard
Oden, Jr
Hussell Oden
Franklin Tracey, Jr
Gilbert, Edward
Earl Tracey, Jr
Donald Tracey
Pis Thal of
Salamanca
Reckless Driving Charge Follows Auto Accident
Police Court Friday saw charges of reckless driving filed against Harry Deater and Earl Gordon after an accident on the Frederick-Hartpers Ferry road. Deater was found guilty and fined five dollars plus costs. Gordon’s charge was dismissed. Other cases included a request to defer appearance on a charge of permitting an unlicensed person to operate a car and a continued case for failing to stop after an accident involving William Crehs and Eleanor Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Deater
Madison Strees
Earl Gordon
Cao Bresett
Gacel Fridey Alstoon
Frederick-Hartpers
Ferrs
Butterfly Dace
Othevis Sad
Allen Dester
Tome Olte
Gordon
Merece
Deater
Patlica i
Tthcer J
West
John A. Gowan
Baltimore
Corp W.K
Missing or expired tags arrest in city on Market Street
Miss Julia O Kefauver was arrested Friday afternoon by Officer J A West on North Market street for displaying expired license tags on her car. She claimed to have proper tags but said a bad memory and a mix up caused them to be worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Rewsen
Reuben Oliver
Oliver
Reuben
Goodloe
Meadow Brook
Blacks Swat
Fergusen
Julia O. Kefauver
Siste
J. A. West
North Market Street
Oficer West
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Charles A Rice
Mountaindale
George F. Smith
Woodsboro
Alban M. Wood
Alvey V. Renn
Jewell Orth
Rocky Springs
Thomas L. Thrasher
Jefferson
Claude Wickard
Ute
Raoseactt
Tite
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Court News
Frederick
Frederick County
Orphans’ Court
Orphans Court
Louis C. Etchison
Ploor
Watts
Nicodemus Paint Store
Court St
M.C.A. Bios
E. Green ST
Washington Ave
Green Street
Westminster
3Rd
Potomac By-Products Company
John 1. Perry
Harpers Ferry
W. VA
Jack of All Trades
Quaker City
Frederick, Md
Iowa
L. L. Miner
Stockport
Dosh
Haines
A Commercial Bank of Maryland
Federal Depositee Corporation
Ren Naan Ae
of Sterling
China
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