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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
6
A 1920s discussion of the emerging traffic cop, detailing his duties on crowded streets and the controversial reception by motorists. It argues for patience and cooperation between drivers and officers to prevent accidents, noting the need for calm, consistent enforcement and wider streets in growing towns.
Frederick and Harrisburg couples file for marriage licenses in Business in the Courts. Property deeds change hands among Albaugh and Yertzbaugh families in county dealings. Mt. Tabor picnic at Rocky Ridge features speakers and fundraising for churches and the Junior Order. Braddock picnic set in Mercer's grove with Middletown band. rail cars to run to the event. County considers resurfacing Monrovia to Hyattstown road. bids due August 27. Alleghany names KF McHenry as agricultural agent. Springfield Ohio move cited. Local residents featured include Andrew Gaylor, son of Daniel Gaylor, moving to a machine shop job in Springfield Ohio.
The Inquiring Reporter asks George M Gittingri R Town H Walter Pre Holden Felton Guy C Roser for views on restoring Liberty Bonds to par. Answers vary from opposition to support citing government credit and market stability.
The Braddock Heights Pleasure Club closed six years of social events with a dance at Braddock Heights pavilion. About 100 guests from Baltimore Washington Frederick and beyond attended. Notable winners Mina Mildred Dinen and Roscoe Rhoads. Numerous attendees from Maryland Delaware Virginia and Pennsylvania listed.
Reports describe a third life attempt on former Warden Frank Smith within ten days. A unknown assailant fired a revolver at his house Monday night, escaping immediately. Sheriff Wertenbaker notes the incidents suggest a single determined attacker. Ella Zeigler returns from vacation with Mrs Colbert at Point of Rocks, Maryland.
A Baltimore business group organized the Rotary Club here yesterday afternoon after securing sanction from the International Association of Rotary Clubs, Chicago. Charter members include Carty Gambrit Bater Markey Winebrewer Hendreyson Matter Dertzbaugh Warfield Williamson and Smith with Maller as president Motter as president and Dertzbaugh as secretary. a Baltimore delegation of Rotarians attended to aid the formation.
Mrs Elmer Stockman of 229 East Seventh Street reports she is progressing well after an operation at Frederick City Hospital on Tuesday.
County towns news records a flurry of guests and gatherings. Hanover visitors Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Fox host and locals such as Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hauver and Mr. and Mrs. I A Fox mingle with travelers from Hagerstown Baltimore and Waynesboro. Lectures piano recitals and a Sunday School picnic mark the week with numerous for visits.
Frederick notes from August 13, 1900 report the United Brethren Church centennial celebration at Frederick and a Braddock alenic camp meeting near Clifton. A house fire at John Hershberger’s home drew crowd interest, while the Frederick Board of Supervisors of Elections appointed Glenn H. Worthington as state attorney. Wheat prices rose to 69 1/2 cents per bushel and Lewis Koogle, night watchman at the electric car barn, was injured by a door fall.
Misa Katherine Catshall visits Riverside and towns in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Miss Catherine Miller spends weeks in Washington with Miss Esther Finthers. Mr and Mrs C W Doreus and family return from a Norfolk trip. Ada Webster travels with Mrs Gail Cutshall. Mr John Witmer returns from Hanover, Pa. Mr and Mrs John Gregg visit from Van dergrift Pa. Mr Lightner from Thurmont joins Mr and Mrs Maynard Dudrear. Elliott Gonon of Baltimore visits Clara Douglass. News Help Want Advertisement closes the item.
The article reports mixed French reactions to U S policy toward Bolshevik Russia, noting Morning Post praise and other outlets split on recognizing the Lenine-Trotzky regime. It mentions European unease and the United States’ Atlantic position, with Poland seeking permission to recruit and receive supplies from the U.S. for Polish forces.
Warsaw reports Leon Trotsky, Soviet war minister, has arrived at Bialystok behind the front and set up headquarters. In Vilnius he claimed Western powers officially recognized Soviet Russia and that Krassin and Kiamenev, heads of Soviet commerce, were received in London with usual ambassadorial ceremonies.
A vintage ad promotes Dreco as a cure for chronic stomach disorders. It claims the product halts sour belches, hot water sensations, and related pains, with testimonials from Dr Joseph K. Stouler and others. It notes Dreco is sold by Pearre's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick and by all good druggists.
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