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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
5
Death notices list Ms Genara ws and others, noting burial in Fairview Cemetery. The text references Miovears, Mo. Sheet poets, and memorials to Barnes and Thomas with Jgnatius Bnowden mentioned. Funeral director H. M. Snyder is listed among arrangements.
The funeral for Joseph Meirin Cat wail was held from 1024 North Market Street on Tuesday at 7 PM with Rev. Dr. G Eilis Williams officiating. Songs Abide with Me and Nearer My God To Thee were sung by Calvary NM. B church members and Leaders Bible Class. pallbearers included Jesse R. Yingling and others. Interment at Olivet cemetery. Funeral directors Etchison and Son. The infant Doris May Jackson died at her parents’ York home and services were held at the grandparents near Thurmont and Utica church with interment in the adjacent cemetery. Rev. Seward R. Cresge hed led services. pallbearers listed. Funeral directors also noted.
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Rice enjoy a week at Niagara Parl N Y with Bertie Haines in Washington visits Mrs Vernon Etzler near Tuscarora Corrine Butler weekends with Catherine and Mildred Etzier near Tuscarora families vacationing at Claiborne. Rogers of Port Jervis visits parents on Eas Second street. G Dardin of Chicago visits Clara Lied. Anna Dell Hughes of Washington DC, now Mrs Gin Dur Gin, and Mrs A J Pomney with Mrs Samuel Pomney along Elm Street. A motor trip to Stonehurst PA planned. E J Singer visiting Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Miss Grace Lippy of Westminster heads to Springfield OH to fetch books then to Pretierick for a physiology course. Samual Ausherman of Burkitsville returns from visit with C Ausherman near Dayton TN. plan to return to Fort Lav aie FL in September. C C Susherman’s health reportedly improving.
Reader notes recounts on chestnut varieties and global distribution The piece describes European Japanese and American chestnuts their growth uses and timber value Also covered is the blight that devastated Eastern U S chestnut stands since 1900 and theories on its fungus origin and spread.
Westminster August 26 After seven and a half hours the jury returned a verdict for the Board of Education of Carroll County in the condemnation land case against Alda V Stoner and Emory E Stoner Uniontown The board offered 750 for a lot behind the Stoner property adjoining the school building The owners refused and no agreement was reached before condemnation proceedings The jury fixed the purchase price at 700 for the lot
Harpers Ferry West Virginia August 26 J Wilmer Benjamin Sr 55 a longtime railroad freight agent died suddenly at home The widow reports he passed away at Harp Winches by his side and funeral arrangements are pending.
An upcoming marriage is announced with details of the couple and ceremony location. The notice mentions a residence and dates around early September, noting the father of the bride and family involvement.
The States Office of Education reports 1.33 books per person in the United States across public, society, and school libraries. Total library holdings reach about 162 million volumes, with District of Columbia residents leading at 17.54 books per person and New Hampshire highest per capita outside the district.
Mr Charles F P Kreh, recently operated on, is doing well at Frederick City Hospital. His condition overnight shows marked improvement and he is progressing toward recovery.
Mr and Mrs Tesac Cole recently visited Miss Coles parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Carisie in Dickerson before returning to Chester Pennsylvania where Mr Cole is employed. Other mentions include Mr Howard Roberson Mr Dunbar Padget and Mr and Mrs Rapmord in the accident report fragment.
Fragmentary OCR reading hints at a religious reflection on seeking the Lord and ancient codes. The jumbled lines mention faith, reasons for a Christian duty, and a reference to Curtiss with unclear context. Further readable context is needed to form a precise summary.
Community updates from Sykesville include visits by Misses Cripter and Miss Hatfield, and plans for church activities at M. E. church with prayer meetings and Epworth League gatherings. Also reported are travels of residents to Washington and Baltimore, a nurse entry at Franklin Square Hospital, and local births, marriages, and social visits across several families.
Local event promotes a festival with cake and pie sales to aid families and community groups. Vendors include Tamana chicken and other stalls offering treats. Community members are invited to attend and contribute to the fundraiser.
A jumble of auction ads and festival notices describes public sales at various addresses, farm and household items, and cash-only bids. Community events include church yard festivals, a Braddock festival, a harmony band concert, a family reunion, and a peaches promotion from McCain Orchard Co. Readers are invited to attend sales, picnics, and musical gatherings across August in Lewistown and surrounding areas.
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