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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1924

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Civic Club Holds Annual Meeting and Officers Chosen

The Frederick Civic Club met Monday afternoon April 14 at Evangelical Reformed church. Mrs. D J Markey presided. Reports stressed playgrounds, education, citizenship, and public welfare. New department heads announced include American citizenship chaired by Ott, and divisions for motion pictures, community service, education, home economics, and public welfare among others.

Frederick Frances Birelyn Ctizenship Trainine Chas. Lough Applied Albert Brown A. K. Keefer Home Economics W. E. Kindley Conservation of Natural Resources Grayson Palmer Marion Green B. F. Refeh W. HE. Hindley Eleanor M. Tull S Della Cronise Sec Gea J. D. Beker H. OO Nicodemus Edware J. Hend A. K Keefer Carroll Nevin Robert Yorsburg W. R. DeLashmutt Warkey P Wan Francis Scott Key Robert Delaplaine Coblentz Hall Rose Hill Manor Wednesdday Civic Club Federation D. J. Mark Woor Be Leshmutt Tari Co O. Reedy Robert Tyson Grajysan Palmer Edw. Grave

Five Bequests Reported In S Clinton Cramer Will

The will of the late S Clinton Cramer of Walkersville dated October 5 1921 provides three charitable bequests to the Board of Home Missions 5068 for a church building fund and 300 to the Hoffman Orphanage near Littlestown and 200 to the Clade Reformed Church Consistory. The residue is split among family members with executors named Noah E Cramer and William L Cramer though William L Crammer renounced. A trust bond of 14900 is noted.

S. Clinton Cramer Walkersville Board of Home Missions IT. S. A Ellen Virginia Cramer Hoffman Orphanage Littlestown Clade Reformed Church Alice Catherine Hughes Charles Reginald Hughes George Leyburn Hughes George Ju. Noah BE William A Charles G. Cramer Harriet R. Hughes Grayson TL Cramer Margaret Crame Carrie Cramer Mary Cramer Sheely Herbert L. Cramer Edith E. Wickham D. Princeton Buckey Noah E Cramer Willam L. Cramer Wiliam L. Crammer Susie Ivans Wm. M. Storm RL. Stoner George W. Garber Marriott Susan KL Martini Salome Frances Way Lillie Catherine Edith Nellie Narcio Maryanella Marriotte Flesson Jacob T. Hesson Howard Milburn Marriott Ambrose John C. Ambrose Amanda Ambrose Marshall F Ambrose Heidelberger Tehece Samuel F. Rosenstock Delia Lillian Mosen- Celt Mr. Rosenstock T. OK. Delauter A. T. Willard Samuel I. Rosenstock

Frederick Real Estate Board Backs Widening Dulaney Street

The Frederick Real Estate Board met Monday and urged widening Rockwell Terrace to extend Dulaney Street toward West Second Street. Members also supported adopting a city building code and enforcement. They plan to participate in the National Convention of Real Estate Boards in Washington, June 3 to 6.

Dulaney Street Rockwell Terrace Frederick Real Estate Board West Second Street Real Estate Board Board of Aldermen Real Estate Boards Washington

Jug and Key Club presents three plays in Winchester Hall

The Jug and Key Dramatic Club staged three amateur plays on April 10 and 11 to large audiences in Winchester Hall. The Girl to Order The Trysting Place and The Turtle Dove featured casts led by Dudley Elliott Temple Reynolds and Mrs Curtis with Karl Reinmuath designing scenes. The group plans further county town performances.

Jug and Key Dramatic Club Winchester Hall Karl Reinmuath Dudley Dud" Elliott Temple Reynolds Howard Lady” Clayton William Brish Fred “Puck” Evans Earl Fahrney Earl “Biscuits Nelson Austin Orthy Mr. Elliott John M. Ceril Elsie Jordan Marguerite Null Mrs. Curtis Helen Horine Launcelot Briggs John M. Cecil

Coolidge Attitude on Jap Exclusion Puzzles Senate Move

Senate moves toward passage of Japanese exclusion law as Lodge visits the White House to relay Senate sentiment and urge Coolidge to consider the overwhelming support for the measure. The President's stance dominates the day ahead of a likely final action.

Associated Press Washington Senate Senator Lodge Massachusetts White House Coolidge Motyon

Wrong Wording of Oath Sparks Perjury Acquittal

In Rockville Montgomery county a marriage license clerk erred in the oath form for William KE Thompson of ithersburg who, on March 23, sought to wed Virginia Mobley of Gaithersburg. Thompson was acquitted on perjury charges after evidence showed the clerk swore the questions rather than the answers, with the age of the bride listed as 19 though disputed.

Rockville Montgomery County William KE. Thompson Ithersburg Virginia Mobley Gaithersburg Thamason Rte

Best Essay Prizes Offered by Montgomery County Posts

The American Legion posts in Montgomery County offer a medal to the public school pupil who writes the best essay on Why Communism Is a Menace to Americanism. Essays must be by youths aged twelve to eighteen and submitted to County Superintendent Prof Edwin W Broom by January. The county board of education will select judges and the winner advances to a state contest for three prizes with the state Legion. The state winner then advances to the national contest.

American Legion Miontgomery County Montgomery County Eaghteen Edwin W. Broom Jane County Board of Education The Tegion

Bonus Bill Formally Reported to Senate in Washington

The soldiers relief bill was formally reported to the Senate by Senator Curtis of the Republican majority. Delegates from the Frederick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution attend the National Congress in Continental Memorial Hall for a week of sessions. Mrs. Markel and Mrs. Shriner are guests at Captain and Mrs. J A Feeteroff s home, while Mr. Feiser stays at the Hotel Washington. A birth is noted at Frederick City Hospital.

Associated Press Washington Senate Today Curtis Atotenaing D. A Congress Francis WH. Markel Add. Shriner Jacob P. Feiser National Congress of the Daughters of the American Resolution Frederick Continental Memorial Hall Markel Shriner J. A. Feétteroff Feiser

Potomac Floods Cut Western Maryland Earnings

The Associated Press reports floods on the Potomac River reduced Western Maryland Railway Company earnings for the first quarter, with revenue falling compared to the prior year. A decline in the first week of April sales contributed to the drop in total revenue.

Associated Press New York Western Maryland Railway Company Ted

German Cabinet Accepts Dawes Experts Report

The German cabinet today decided to accept the experts report on reparations and to inform the reparations commission of this effort. Berlin April 14.

DAWES Associated Arena Berlin

Opening Day Sparks Nation to Baseball Fever

The nation turns to baseball as fans flood parks to watch openers. Major Leagues predict record attendance and close pennant races with the Yankees facing the Dodgers and the Giants versus the Phillies in early-season showdowns.

Nation Netion Wic Majer Lengins Detudae Sakt Dem Selinson Atmeriqur Laneue Yirukees Ploydler Natia League Gurus Wall Philidelpiin Prophklynyate Behstaer

Church Elects Elders and Deacons for Three-Year Terms

In the church parlors after Lenten service Rev Dr and other church leaders led the election of elders and deacons to serve three years. The meeting also approved reports from church organizations and noted attendance at the program.

Hensi Kieffer Adrian Beauford North Carolina el Ders Pilias Raila Demeums Arthur Uf Toll Alfred Ai

Omission of Kelly Dividend Hits Rubbers

Ambiguous aged text reports a dividend omission affecting rubber stocks and market pressure. Mentions Kelly Sproaschield, Selly SpringehT, Cal tones, and Crocodiles with unclear figures and timeline. Indicates unsettled conditions across multiple sectors with no clear outcomes.

Kelly Cross New York Chuissian Ite Kally

City observes Good Friday with most shops closed

The article notes widespread store closures for Good Friday across the city and shared services planned in many locations. Manufacturing, however, will continue as usual. Umen Manufacturing will close from Thursday morning and reopen Tuesday morning for the holiday period.

Ark Umen Manufacturing Company Wal Regal

Coolidge’s Signature Ends Long-Standing Reciprocity Controversy

President Coolidge signs the reciprocal automobile bill affecting 220 000 car owners in Maryland and the District of Columbia. The measure allows Marylanders to drive in DC without Maryland tags and DC residents to drive in Maryland without DC licenses. It imposes gasoline tax implications and subjects travelers to each jurisdiction’s traffic rules.

Coolidge District of Columbia Maryland

April Rush for Frederick County Traders Licenses

Merchants in Frederick County prepare for the annual licensing rush with about 900 to 1,000 licenses issued each year. Licenses must be secured by May 1 at the Clerk of the Court, with penalties for violations. Most apply in the final days, though a few miss the deadline.

Frederick County Court House

Maryland District of Columbia reciprocity bill headed to President

Automobiles reciprocity measure ends a 16 year dispute between Maryland and the District as President elects to sign. A two cent per gallon tax will apply in the District matching Maryland's policy and replacing high license fees. House approved 282 to 0 with supporters praising the compromise and noting broad stakeholder support.

Indicted for Slaying State Cop Covey Faces Manslaughter Charge

Austin Raughman in Upper Marlboro reports Francis A. Covey of ivotl City is indicted for manslaughter in the death of state trooper Tiugh KK Painter after a March 26 collision on Washington boulevard near Laurel. Painter died from injuries suffered when Covey allegedly stopped a car and Painter riding a motorcycle crashed into it.

Automobile Comussioneris Austin Raughman Upper Marlboro Francis A. Covey Oleeman Tiugh KK Covey Painter Washington Boulevard Laurel

Grand Lodge 1 C C F Plans Maryland Meet Next Week

Representatives of RT Judges Independent Order of Odd Fellows will gather in Baltimore at the Temple for the ninety sixth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Maryland April 21 and 22. Grand Master Judge Frank Span ran of Tawson will preside as sessions include degrees for past officers and officer elections. A fundraising meeting at Westminster church will support a home and orphanage campaign. Attending lodges include King David Lodge 50 and Frederick City Lodge 100 with several officers and building officials.

Order of Odd Fellows Wil Hsseoble Temple Baltimore Maryland Order America Btala Frank Spanran Tawson At &Spom Westminster Presbyterian Church Home For Frederick Wille W. Dame Wilkinson Will King David Lodge

Takis the end of Burring forest policy pamphlet

A state forestry department pamphlet titled Takis the end of Burring outlines actions to protect forests. It notes rising timber losses from burning and drainage, reports about 20 000 acres burned yearly, and urges public awareness during Forest Protection Week. The document cites impact on woodlands and urges careful use of forest resources.

State Forestry Department

Radio Expert Balwant siuth Joins Potenue Edison Col

Balwant siuth a radio expert from New York joins Potenue Edison Co to stay permanently and advise customers on maximizing radio performance. He will aid in developing radio designers across the territory for Tobonie Datison Co and other major manufacturers.

Balwant Siuth Potenue Edison Col Servies Tobonie Datison Co Santi New York Mid Dhe WML AG Erritors Pole Phe Tu Connipy

Family moves farm operations to Frederick area on church street

Move of Frederick area residents Mr Cromwell and Mrs Edgar Cromwell from their firm five miles east to a new property at 33 East Church Street. Lilburn Hall will operate the Cromwell farm, transferring from Baltimore. Mr Tall previously worked at Frederick court house fxs.

Frederick

Thaw and ex wife meet as hearing resumes in sane verdict

Arthur Thaw suffers aphagia but doctors say mental state is sane. West Philadelphia asylum records show Thaw friendly with his rabbits while Mina Nesbit prepares to testify about her son’s stake in the estate. The tense court scene marks the first in years that Thaw and former wife Nesbit are in the same room.

Associated Prose Philadelphia Sllarry Thaw West Philadelphia Charles K. Mills Gantry Mills Mile Wre Evert Nesbit Stanford White Mina Nesbit Russel William Thaw Anylum Inenne

Ex convict exposes liquor scheme in Inez case testimony

Ex convict Kerns testified before the Daugherty committee detailing a liquor conspiracy connected to the Inez case. He named Abe Vogerleider of Ohio as a buyer and described plans to arrange liquor permits with an attorney and others. He said he sought influence at the capital through Toho Todd and faced prison authorities over speaking after parole.

Associated Gross Warrington HL Kerns Alliuin Daugherty Inez Fa Able Abe Vogerleider Ohio Ungerleider Kerns Ilo Paraie Sebher Votan Ate Ta Soonate Bye

Democrat convention may be in N Y armory

The Associated Press reports the Democratic national convention next June may move from Madison Square Garden to the 258th Field Artillery armory in the Bronx. The subcommittee cites unprecedented demand for seats and notes the Garden seats about 12,001 while the Bronx armory could host 22,000 to 26,000 attendees.

Associated Press York Bronx Madison Square Garden National Committee

Pastor Lee Barret leaves Frederick for Beltsville post

Purely personal notice says Lee Barret, pastor of Trinite M. Bochaveh in South Frederick, departs Wednesday for Beltsville, Prince George's County, to take a new pastorate. He came to Frederick in April 1924 from Laytonsville to succeed Rev G J Kidnar. Rev WLW White succeeds Wr Barrei, coming from Piedmont West Virginia.

Lee Barret Trinite M. Bochaveh South Beltsville Prince George's County Mr Barrett Frederick Laytonsville Montgomery County G. J. Kidnar Wlw White Wr. Barrei Piedmont W. Va

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State Federation Women’s Clubs Inc. C. Cramer City Real Estate Board JUG and Key Club Lodge Montgomery Elmer Michael A Daugh Frederick City Hospital Potomac Samuel J. Ralston Ji Tiana Capitol Ralston Church District Maryland District of Columbia Golidge House Garrett Ashiman Aihiman Aica Jon No Mackall Toods Conemissioner Aelon Joliaie Automobile Trades Association Loomfield Community Yellow Springs Bloomfield Achent John W. Gephart Missoula Montana Woo Wertenbaker Grand Lodge 1. C. C. F State Department N.Y. Armory Madison Square Gargen
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