Christmas greens and trees go on sale in Frederick
Streets show holiday spirit with laurel holly and crowfoot available in 25 cent to ten cent bunches. By Saturday Christmas trees will decorate streets, from small to large rooms, as Salvation Army drive and Christmas mailing campaigns begin. Postmaster Biser appeals for early shopping and mailing amid eager children writing to Santa.
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Frederick
Frederick Sheets
Santa Claux
Police
Salvation Army
Irving 8. Biser
Ristmas
Santa Claus
News-Post
Santa
New Tivoli Theatre Set to Open December 18
Announcement that the Tivoli is the new Stanley-Crandall theatre on West Patrick Street for opening Saturday December 18 was made Wednesday. Workers rush to finish fixtures seats and foyer while painters complete marble lined walls and elaborate lighting. A temporary management team from Washington will oversee operations at least for the opening.
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Tivoli
Stanley-Crandall
West Patrick Street
Washington
Stanley-Crapdail' Rampaut
Christmas At Kindergarten Entertainment Named
The Frederick Free Kindergarten held its annual Christmas program on December 22 at 1 o clock. Board of Directors meeting announced. Children gifted parents with candy and oranges during December. Exercises open to the public at the kindergarten.
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Frederick Free Kindergarten
Siil
Velock
Igrine
Beard of Directors
Eracer- Treal Miliss
Missaner
Charse
Kema
Swindle Claims $15 000 Christmas Funds
Wasblagive reports a $15,000 swindle of Christmas savings funds belonging to hundreds of government employees. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Youss, a clerk in the Finance Inquiry Office, with authorities noting the scheme began six years ago and was led by Young who previously headed it in 1913. His wife, Samed E., resigned from the Finance Digities and is missing along with part of the spid.
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Wasblagive
Finac
Lpagtiut
Young
Wade Male Chorus Set for Friday Debut at Winchester Hall
Plans for the Wade Male Chorus fifty appear Friday at Winchester Hall at 8 o clock. Frederick citizens expect a large attendance with Albert Newcomb leading tenor of the Rochester Grand Opera Company as guest artist. Proceeds go to Frederick City Hospital.
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Wade
Frederick
Winchester Hall
Albert Newcomb
Rochester Grand Opera Company
Eneet
Misa Genevieve Emery
Hood College
Virginia Carty
Newcomb
Loch Lomond
Mr. Harris
Edward J. Walt
Granville Bantock
Horsman
Ganz
Wave
Raz
Marr
Run
Guion
Little David
Burleigh
Sullivan- Brewer
J. Homér Remsberg
Norman A. Slagen
Robert L. Savitho
Tarry Yount
Howard E. Colliflower
E. Bernard ~Datis
William W. Danb
John P. Englebrecht
John RK. Gray
William B.B. Gross
Joseph R. Harp
George W. Heinlein
Harry T. Holter
Dr. 0. KR. McIntyre
David E. Yinger
Frederick County Districts Assigned to Commissioners
Frederick County boards assign districts to five commissioners with Frederick supervised by all five. January plans include appointing a superintendent and clerk at Montette and announcing road supervisors. Road work proceeds with cinders laid near Union Bridge and bridges under recent replacement.
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Frederick County
Montette
Frederick
John W. Holter
Middletown
Jeferson
Jackson
Burkittsville
Braddock
Roscoe P. Brown
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Lewistown
Haurers
Catoctin
Lewis F. Lochner
Mt. Pleasant
Creagerstown
Walkeratiile
Johns Rile
Mr Pleasant
George D. Smith
Urbana
Buckerstown
Ballenger
Petersville
Brunswick
Archler R. Molesworth
Mt. Airy
Woodville
Linganore
Liberty
New Market
Tuscarora
Union Bridge
Gosnell and Russell
Tuion Bridge
M.D. Poreman -York
Ner
Stock Prices Rise on Favorable Trade News
New York stock prices resumed an upward movement today as favorable trade news and multiple China dividend announcements boosted market activity. Shares gained more than 2 points above yesterday's closing, with renewed money at 5 percent.
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New York
Sercion
Ormiston Seen in Harrisburg En Route to Chicago
Harrisburg police report Kenneth G. Ormiston, the radio operator linked to Aimee Semple McPherson case, found in a Harrisburg rooming house under alias Fred Lininger with Chicago detectives. He admits identity but declines to discuss flight from California and possible legal actions.
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Mtorrisburg
Kesceth Ormiston
Aimee Sempie McPherson
Ls Angeles
Chicago
Charles Ellwood
Harry Donnelly
Thompson
Ormiston
Peng.Harris
Lise
Uileags
Cpinion
Grmiston
Delecve
Oscar Careen
Ormiston Cyclave
Careen
Onaiston
South Front Street
Susquehanns River
F. Lininger
Harrisburg
Attantic City
Breaa
Los Angeles
Aimee
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Anselus Temp
Aimee Semple McPherson
Four-Square Gospel Church
Mr. Ormiston
CIA
Angelos Temple
Pas
Acd
McPherson
Aqua Press
Sonora
Cico
Ocean Park
Cal
Mar
Hezakd and Examiner
New York American
Aimee Semple McPherson Tase
Freat Street
Susinehas Catter
Fred Liainser
California
Aliormey
Asa Keyes
Tadio
Msg
Rockefeller Heads to Florida for Winter Playgrounds
John D Rockefeller travels to Ormond Beach Florida for his annual winter outing. He is accompanied by a retinue of 15 including staff housekeeper friends and servants.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Florida
Ormond Beach
Delay Arraignment Del Monty Church Treasurer
An arrest record from Rocamesd Virginia notes the delay of arraignment for a church treasurer named George N. Gabayes. The case involves questions about the church’s finances and the timing of the arraignment in county court.
Frederick County Health Reports Stable Disease Levels
Dr. E K Kefauver county health officer notes no measles, low whooping cough and diphtheria cases, while bronchial pneumonia and typhoid numbers remain small. November saw 73 communicable disease cases, with chicken pox and whooping cough most common. immunization efforts target typhoid fever with school clinics and a dentist clinic program operated by the Frederick County Dental Association. Clinical schedules list dates and dentists from December to February for children needing dental treatment.
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Frederick
Ami County
Kefauver
Tudor
Red Hill
Adamstown
Health Department
Frederick ‘County Dental Association
Public Health Department
Academy Building
T. S. Bader
The
Dental Association
J. G. Kearfott
Brunswick
William Trail
W. B. Watson
Belated Wedding Trip of Clifton Couple Revealed
Mrs. Paul Hoffimaster and her Brunswick bridegroom left for a wedding trip last Wednesday after a secret ceremony in April. Hoffimaster, an elementary teacher at Middletown High School, and Miss Alice Virginia Mercer of Clifton plan to reside in Middletown. The couple kept their marriage quiet until they departed for a unidentified honeymoon destination.
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Paul Hoffimaster
Alice Virginia Mercer
Clifton
Brunswick
Middletown
Mercer Revence
Baltimore
DeStila Couple Announce Birth at East Third Street
Mr and Mrs George B DeStila announce the birth of a son at Morning at the gence ee Hospital of son Sirs Louise Potts. The infant's mother is improving at Court Street residence.
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George B. DeStila
East Third Street
Gence Ee Hospital
Louise Potts
Court Sireet
Prosperity Report Signals High Tide in 1920 Economy
Secretary Mellon told Congress that the nation reached record income and broad prosperity with rising spending and savings. He urged a full year of the new revenue law before tax rate revisions and called for continued enforcement of Prohibition and German asset dispositions.
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Mellon
Congress
Treasury
Treasury Department
McFadden
Hall
Metlon
Power to Control Consolidations Sought by LCC Annual Report
The report urges broader authority to regulate railroad consolidations and require disclosure of schemes that involve merging lines. It notes steel underframes, rail earnings growth, and the large capital base, with recommendations to curb consolidations and ensure public service considerations. Passenger travel declines while freight volume rises, reflecting shifts in transport dynamics.
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L.C.C. Annual Report
Anpeara
Comgreas
Gitantec
Ventuieston
Congresa
Peasenger
Lees
Carloadings
Stand of Le Oheny and Family Legal Notice
A fragmented legal notice discusses estate matters including a husband wife and son, remnant financial ties, and stock concerns. It references harbor interests and a secretary role, with a note about overpayments and money disclaimed. The text mentions dates in 2823 and a figure of $100.00 tied to a transfer or claim.
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Ward L. Debesy
Perruna
Auney
Coutr
Coun Elects Francis Scott Rey Council Officers
At its Wednesday meeting Council No. 8 of the U A M elected officers for the evening term. Appointed posts include councilors Joseph Reeder and Adam Deitrich, recording secretary Franklin N. Shipley, assistant recording secretary Jacob L Engelbrecht, financial secretary Wm F Spyder, treasurer George T Baumgardeer, inductor Chester McKensle, examiner Jesse M Haugh, inside protector Raymond Kelley, outside protector Clarence M Phieeger, trustee Jacob L Engelbrecht, chaplain Clarence MM Phreeger. Representatives to State Council Franklin XN Shipley Wa F Boyder James N Dubel. alternates Chester McKensie Joseph Reeder B Frank Miler.
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Coun
Francis Scott Rey
Oo. U. A.M
Joseph Reeder
Rca
Adam Deitrich
Franklin N. Shipley
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
Wm. F. Spyder
George T. Baumgardeer
Chester McKensle
Installment Buying and Foreign Loans Endorsement
Mr. Mellon endorsed installment buying for real value items and warned against rapid shifts to securities without short term liquidity. He favored foreign loans only if productive and repayable. He noted possible overbuilding, a textile recovery potential, and supported a 6 percent tax on the first two installments next year.
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Cometry
Endovera
Mellon
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Flor Lida
Inez
Melion
Conavess
Cooldem
Hood College Herald Staff Dines With Longtime Supporters
Dr and Mrs Joseph H Appice hosted Hood College Herald staff for a dinner party celebrating the paper’s thirtieth anniversary. Agnes C Dutrow the guest of honor recalled as the star of the first era while Mrs Apple served as editor and Mr Apple as treasurer. Christmas decorations featured red berga and candies. After dinner a magazine contest was held with Miss Maris Simpson and Miss Helen Grether receiving the favor. Guests included Agnes Cort Durrow Ruth Michael Sara Metcalfe Virginia Krick Anne Chapman Anna Lee Schatt Helen Grether Dorothy Nicodemus Susannah Wood Gladys Renneburg Hhuda Bowers Margaret Lough Marie Simpson Virginia Boon.
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Joseph H. Appice
Hood College Herald
Agnes C. Dutrow
Mra Apple
Lr. Apple
Maris Simpson
Halen Grether
Herald
Se4
Amologe
Agnts Cort Durrow
Ruth Michael
Sara Metcalfe
Virginia Krick
Anne Chapman
Anna Lee Schatt
Helen Grether
Dorothy Nicodemus
Susannah Wood
Gladys Renneburg
Hhuda Bowera
Margaret Lough
Marie Simpson
Virginia Boon
Two Rooms Furnished for Home for Aged Expansion
Announcement reports two rooms in the new addition to the Home for the Aged will be furnished by Mr and Mrs Horace Zacharias and Edwin C Markell. Board discussed essential equipment such as electric washing machine and lighting. Gifts of linen and articles are being collected as public interest grows. The Monocacy Club of the Evan gelical Reformed church plans a Christmas meeting with speaker V Caeselman from Philadelphia and about 100 members expected. meal to be prepared by committee led by William C Bird.
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Urner
Franklin H. Harrinston
Herbert S. Schroeder
Oscar =. Sponselies
Carl W. Snook
Jazoh 3
Exzethrechs
Dopors
Horace Zacharias
Edwin C. Markell
Frigtlaire
Martrere
Evangeleal Reformed Church
Ererins
Velock
V. Caeselman
Phiadelph i
J. Bree
J. Hare Ty Bra
Henry
Ramehbe
Whiam C. Bireiy
Pilgrim UNL Patients Receive Holiday Gifts and Care
The December event at the Pilgrim UNL hospital includes distribution of gifts to Frederick County patients and a reception hosted by local leaders. Plans for a World Grave ceremony and a hospital party decoration are noted, with baskets of fruit, jelly, and handwritten letters presented to patients.
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Mai Fortem
Mire
Frthlan Castle
Francis
Frederick County
Frederick Hl
Kemp
Leet
Royal
Lions Club Weekly Report Highlights Local Leaders
A fragment reports on a Lions Club weekly gathering with names such as Francis Scott Ku and Frank Arr. The Irwing rae and M. Craighead from Gettysburg Lions are mentioned along with Cedar and Middleton figures.
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Crick Lions
Francis Scott
Heard
Frank
Irwing Rae
M. Craighead
Gettysburg
Middleton
Focome
H. Niowlt
Cedar
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Holly
NEW Theatre
Albert Newcome
Aimee Semple inPherson
Rocamesd
Dew
Apia
George N. Gabaeys
Benard
Tate
Dr. Kefauver
Seasury
Coslidee
France
Zeneth
Wilson
Commission
Greece
Department of Justice
Tie
Andrews
Fredartinn
Commisshon
Fall
Dr. and Mrs. Apple
Pilgrim Unl
Si le Be
Gora Cluime
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