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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
4
A 1926 reflection argues walkers on rural roads deserve equal rights with autos, urging better sidewalks and enforcement if drivers fail to yield. The piece recounts a press editor’s critique of reader submissions and the ambivalence toward education and publishing careers.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five randomly chosen people if they plan to hunt on Wednesday. Charles Mullican says no, Marshall Staub doubts it, Charles Batley would like to go but is unsure, A H Hickman expects to hunt, and Emory Shipley would not miss it.
A compact list recalls anniversaries and births from 1811 to 1921, noting Theos Gautier and Thomas Davies births, the 1843 founding of the Western Academy of Science, Civil War skirmishes at Jonesboro, 1908 airship disaster, and Poindexter’s 1921 reelection bid, plus tomorrow’s notable birthdays and upcoming public events and primaries across states.
A colloquial record notes Artie Small Jr leading a seven week effort, smoking a cigarette with one hand, while Joe Kile struggles on a fragile footing and just about breaks even in a strained comparison of fortunes.
Cadley reflects on approaching autumn and changes to daily life with playful gloom. He notes readers will retire from summer activities, while political tensions rise abroad. The poem mocks forecasts of global trouble and hints at forthcoming excitement under autumn skies.
PURELY PERSONAL Mr and Mrs. L Victor Kreh and family moved to 810 Richmond Place Belair Ta coma Ma. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knill and niece Helen Smith and John Fogle just returned from a motor trip to Caonton Akron Alliance and Youngstown. Various visits and travels among Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City Ocean City and other cities are noted along with a birth announcement and a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Keller.
Twenty years ago Frederick County prepared for the annual Teachers Institute to open in the City Opera House. State Superintendent M Bates Stephens would speak, CA Wyand of Marsland School expected to join Tri Max State School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, while Til Frank Paine sought work with a national biscuit company. Rev Charles Fo Steck remained while Crem a visit to Stewarts MG was noted.
Sugar corn from about 1 200 acres will be canned at city and county packing plants this year. The season starts late due to rain and lasts five to seven weeks, with fewer workers than before thanks to new machinery. Prices drop from 18 to 12 14 dollars per ton, farmers to receive about 250 000 dollars.
Merchants and residents on Market and Patrick streets are urged to sweep before 12 oclock Saturday night. Street Superintendent George Culler says city crews work nightly from midnight to 3am to keep main streets clean for weekend visitors, but some residents fail to cooperate. After Sunday cleaning, some businesses sweep again, leaving streets tidy for Sunday tourists in Frederick.
Mr John H Young of South Market Street has recovered from a three week illness and is able to be out now. Subscribe for The News.
Market brief records 400 Wheat prices and a name change for Mr Goldstein to Browns. Mentions women of the species and a lavish nature of a treasure. Street names and vendors appear briefly with scattered observations about markets and people.
Frederick announces new long distance rates to reduce distant calls and extend reduced rates. From 7 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. discounts reach about 25 percent, 8.30 p.m. to 4.20 a.m. about 50 percent, with a minimum 35 cents. Night service improved by delaying midnight cutoffs and extending peak hours. Privilege of reversing charges now covers station-to-station calls.
Several couples form bonds in a series of August weddings. Hahn Rigler and Jessie Rigler of Mt Airy wed August 25 by Rev. T Canoles with attendants including the groom’s sister Anna Rudy and the bride’s stepmother. Augustus Costigan of San Rafael announces the marriage of Latitie Nash to Horace Lees. Vida Johnson Eyler and Mervin Eyler wed in Uniontown Lutheran parsonage officiated by Rev. J Lone Jr. Gladys Cornwell and Harold Berkler announce their marriage in Frederick last Saturday.
The Funeral of Marion C Cratchler was held Monday at two o'clock from his daughter's home re Francis Eichelberger 48 North Beatz street Rev Dr Henri L Kieffer officiated Many floral emblems were presented The remains were taken to Clarksburg Md where interment was in the M E church cemetery Rev W El Nel officiated at the graveside pallbearers were Charles DP Treaver William Shuff Frank Vo Staub Ada Braxton John Wisner Houari Kusemann Thomas IP Rice Diner ay director
The Bible Class of Henry A. Hahn marked its fiftieth anniversary at Millers hotel Ridgeville with no guests but three ministers offering congratulations. Rev Dr U G Rupp, Rev Dr Bowers and Rev Mr Stupp spoke as toastmaster Rupp honored Hahn's life, devotion to church work, and fifty years of teaching. Others including Horace C. Zacharias and John S. Renn praised Hahn and the class. About 42 members attended the event with many wives present and a lavish meal prepared by the host.
A surprise dinner party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Millard Stockman in Shookstown on Sunday to honor N C Stockman’s seventieth birthday. Many relatives and friends attended including Laura Lines Ida Bussard Edward Cook Edward Poole and daughter Harry Stockman L E Umberger Catherine Silas Stockman and others.
Marriage licenses issued in Carroll County include Lyman Wilson and Adelle Mae Gue of Srkesville Maryland. Joseph Buckner and Gladys Crane of Baltimore. Charles R. Frizzell and Evelyn Garver of Westminster. Clarence E. Fogle and Evelyn Creager of Woodsboro. John H. Lickie and Elizabeth Hoern of Catonsville. Falli Schrum and Elsie Altland of Spring Grove Pennsylvania. Howard Shipler and Miriam Sterling. Maria Eckard and Stella McGiatshim of Washington DC. Lester Falconer and Elizabeth Brenneman of Emmitsburg. John A Shadlie and Emma Leppe. Dor Sey and Martha Newton of Sykesville.
A fragmentary notice recalls a man’s fond memories of a favorite swimming spot and his reluctance to bathe at home. The snippet hints at a community newspaper result or feature note about personal history and local culture.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns city dwellers and visitors about poison ivy oak and sumac exposure during outdoor activities. One in eighteen is highly susceptible with skin inflammation. iron chloride 5 percent solution can neutralize the sap before or after exposure. Treat affected skin like a superficial burn, using paraffin and a protective cotton layer. No antidotes have proven broadly effective in trials.
The page asks twelve questions on general knowledge and history. It covers a state governor identification, the meaning of a decade, Gertrude Ederle’s English Channel swim time, an anagram of two famous actresses, Irvin Cobb, autographs, Nick Altrock’s baseball club, San Isabel National Forest location, the state nicknamed Sooner, and the Army Navy game venue for the fall.
Theatre News Empire reports The Unnamed Lady starring Gloria Evanson returns to Empire today as the feature attraction. The comedy and drama program includes Speak for themes and a Fox news recital alcade. Maryland screenings noted. Trek Halion also screens his latest Western at Marr filing today.
A feature titled The Temporary Sheriff will be accompanied by a comedy and a news reel to augment the publication. The package promises light entertainment alongside reporting in a period-appropriate format.
A devotional snippet asks who can stand before God, reflecting on Psalms and faith. The fragment hints at humility before the divine, urging personal prayer and reliance on God. It preserves religious tone and scriptural reference while noting the reader’s subscription prompt.
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