Chivalry in Maryland Tournaments Urged to Return
A Braddock Heights reader to The News laments loss of old tournament chivalry and dress. He urges restoration of colonial dress, white pants and caps, and dignified displays from forty to fifty years ago. He cites Maryland tournaments as civic and cultural heritage and hopes next year brings revived dignity and proper attire.
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Troper
2Braddock Heights
Braddock’ Heights
Maryland
Knights of the
Braddock Heights
Nika
Bijpe
Caloctin
Jold Marsland
Braddock Heights News Briefs Aug. 21
An electrical storm last night burned a barn at Mt. Ta y. Mrs Dove and Mr Paul Dove of Baltimore stay at Mrs Wor mans cottage. Many guests travel to Frederick for Chautauqua sessions. Frank J Newman and family head to Ocean City for the weekend. Moving pictures and a Friday night dance occur at the auditorium. The Nibrah hosted a masquerade for guests and locals with refreshments. Mrs Hancock and Miss Helen Hancock of Virginia visit Stonehurst and took a loop trip with Miss Walker and Mix.
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Hesso
Braddock Heights
Mt. Tay
Dove
Paul Dove
Baltimore
Ocean City
Newman
Mrs. Hancock
Helen Hancock
Virginia
Stonehurst
Walker
Mix
Surprise Birthday Party in Monrovia for Harry Etzler
A social event at the residence of Mr and Mrs Samuel Etzler in Monrovia honored their son Harry. About 50 guests attended on Saturday evening August 8 with Japanese lanterns crepe paper and organ music by Nellie Arnold Lenora Nicholson and Lillian Etzier. Guests included the Etzlers and numerous relatives and friends from Baltimore and surrounding areas.
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Hela P
Samuel .Etzler
Monrovia
Harry
Nellie Arnold
Missi
Lenora Nicholson
Lillian
Etzier
Samuel Etzler
Elmer” Mann
Newton Wachter
Hiram ‘Weast
Pearl W Andson
Arnold
Birthday Surprise for Mr Biddinger at Unionville Home
An enjoyable Sunday gathering on August 16 at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Biddinger near Unionville celebrated Mr Biddingers 7th birthday. Guests included many relatives and neighbors with gifts and cards. the host later surprised by finding sheds full of buggies and stalls of horses as the crowd awaited his return.
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John Biddinger
Unionville
Biddinger
Biddingey
John
Jerry Koontz
Geo
Cand Mra
Harry
Lescaleet
West
Teale Biddiger
Lola
Hallie West
Catherine Strine
Viola Rumsport
Henry Monshaur
Emory
Howard Biddinger
Allen Vanfosten
Monroe
Melvin
Woodrow Lescaleet
Harvey Strine
Middletown State Road Progress Near Church Area
Work on the state road through Middletown is advancing with grading nearly complete and the road finished from the culvert west of town to the Lutheran church. Two steam rollers and a sprinkler operate constantly, while workers and teams haul crushed stone. The fire crater at the town’s west edge is being rebuilt.
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Middletown J
Burkittsville Sunday Schools Picnic Set Tomorrow
The annual union picnic of Burkittsville Sunday schools will be held in Josephus Harley's woods two miles south of Burkittsville tomorrow.
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Burkittsville
Josephus ‘Harley's Woods
Druggist Offers Dr Howard’s at Half Price Offer
Dr. A. L. Pearre explains he will refund money if the remedy fails to cure. He sells Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents in introductory sale. The offer covers fifty cent bottles, with a money back guarantee and ongoing half price while supplies last.
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A. L. Pearre
Dr. Howard
Dr. Howard Co
Drs Dk Fadrsey & Sor
Hacs
German Armies Moving in France Rages Across Front
German forces push across the Meuse between Liege and Namur and threaten Dinant to Neufchateau. Louvain abandoned after heavy fighting as Belgian and Allied troops withdraw to stronger defenses. French troops reach Morhange southeast of Metz while Alsace and Lorraine see contested actions. Reports note German advances, French resistance, and Austrian and Russian vars. News mentions Antwerp and Liège taxes and the broader Allied strategy in retreat.
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Belgiun
Paris
Meuse
Liege
Namur
Dinant
Neuf-Chateatay
vuLouvain
Bun ‘Bardment
Kalger
Ark
Louvain
Hes
Brussels
London
Tirlentont
Teulon
Diest
Bélgiary
French War Office
Morhange
Metz
Upper
Alsace
Vosges
Chateau
Salines
Dieuze
Ville
Lorraine
Berlin
East Prussia
Gumbina
Kamanez
Russia
Shabats
Rome
Metho
Cattaro
Tuesaday
Building Falls Claiming Forty Dead at Honduran Customs House
A collapsed new concrete customs house in Celba, Honduras, leaves 40 dead and many workers buried beneath debris. D. Klodl, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, is the only named deceased. Accompanying details are sparse as officials report the incident in Washington.
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Custom House
Washington
Celba
Honduras
State Department
Klodl
San Antonio
Texas
Acuire
Cyclone destroys Wilkes-Barre area and injures workers
A cyclone struck Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes-Barre township on August 21 causing extensive damage. The IHN alde Congregational Church moved from its foundation and McFarlane's mill buildings were ruined with many workers injured. Seventeen to eighteen people were seriously hurt and about forty houses were destroyed amid a severe thunderstorm. A German cruiser raid near Prince Rupert and supply movements along the Grand Trunk Pacific line are also noted.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Harre
IHN Alde Congregational
Heights
Blackinan
McFarlane
Winnipes
Triunk
Paelfte
Nurenburg
Prince Rupert
B.C
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific Railway
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