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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
4
The Daily News discusses the collapse of school participation among American youth, noting that poor teaching and parental pressure for earnings cause early departures. It urges parents to delay schooling exits and seeks profitable work options for youths while they continue education.
A critique argues ignorance raises costs for taxpayers and nations. It links Russian stupidity to demagogic manipulation, global turmoil, and higher living costs. The piece emphasizes education as cheaper than ignorance and warns of widespread impact on production and society.
Walter Wills and Olen Megan were riding a motorcycle when a large Maryland plate car crowded them off the road on a mountain pass toward Hagerstown. Wills suffered a crushed leg and surgery. Megan had a head cut. The car reportedly did not stop or report the crash.
A selected panel of citizens offers varied views on campaign energy. Parsons Newman and James Solt praise pep among men but doubt women’s engagement. Prank Schroeder and Harry Jorcus criticize excess pep and awakeness, while Stottlemyer agrees with Dorcus that pep should be tempered.
Dr Paul Lembrach urged Braddock Heights churchgoers that without U.S. relief Armenia could lose a million lives. He cited ongoing suffering under Turks Kurds and others and called for continued financial support, noting five dollars sustains a child for one month and sixty dollars a year.
West Church street residents Mr and Mrs W F Compher return from Virginia Beach Norfolk Va after visiting their son Owen Compher and family and son Clarence Compher in Victoria Wax They also mention Keefer Biser of Philadelphia visiting Officer John Adams on West 9th Street and Miss Ethel Broening visiting Miss Madeline Harp Court Street Mr and Mrs Guy B Droneburg return from a two week automobile trip through the North Clayton O ae and others are noted as visiting and returning to the city.
The seventh and last open air service led by the Leaders Bible Class at the lawn on the Jath attracted about 700 attendees, boosting total series attendance to around 4,000, far above last year. Plans announced include joint Braddock Heights song service next Sunday with Prof. Louis J Bliss as speaker, plus a week of events at Grace Reformed church.
Lutherans prepare a four day centennial observance from September 19 to 22 with special services and an elaborate program. Former pastors and leaders, a fifty voice choir, a Sunday School orchestra, and participation by junior and beginners departments are highlighted. An opening rally is set for September 18 at 145 oclock, with invitations to former members.
Lost silver watch advertised in The News Post was recovered by Elizabeth Poole at Braddock Weights. The watch is to be returned to Van Dare Morton of this city.
The Central Methodist Protestant Sunday school in New London held an annual picnic with music by the Woodsboro band directed by Prof. George Edward Smith. Separately, a Monocacy bridge over Reichs Ford began construction, and Hampstead tournament prizes went to R H Mercer and Franklin Bayer. W T Manning won the B&O cut-off contract, Frederick Mayor and Aldermen toured a pine line into Frederick, Frederick City Hospital Association held Braddock Heights picnic, and St Venatius Sunday school picnic occurred near Urbana.
Farmers and county officials debated a State Tax Commission order for a real estate reassessment. The Farmers Association urged delay, citing inflated values, while some urged proceeding with a full value update. A resolution opposing the reassessment was carried, with another meeting set for next Saturday.
About 150 men from across the Western Shore attended the second annual meeting and banquet of the R. L. Dollings Company in Frederick. Ernest J. Newcomer presided and city officials welcomed attendees. Speakers covered business outlook, Dollings Industries, supervision, service, and personnel.
The Junior Democratic Club announces a formal county campaign with a newly organized women’s section. Women may join with no age limit, while active men are set at forty. Governor Ritchie is urged to consider facilitating women voters’ registration. Leonard C. Barrick, new chairman, pledges central committee cooperation. Executive committee meeting scheduled at President Winebrewer’s home.
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