Christmas Party Brings Mountains Of Toys To Children
The Armory hosts a first of its kind city Christmas party directed by Miss Louise D Nelson. Hood College glee clubs and Frederick High School perform while Santa distributes toys and candy. Hundreds of county children attend from Emmitsburg and across Frederick, enjoying scenes from The Hirds Christmas Carol and decorations. Ice cream and cake close the event, aimed to show the society’s positive side.
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Armory
Louise D. Nelson
Hood College
Frederick High School
Katherine Darrow
Julia Etchison
Santa
Children’s Aid Society
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Womans CIA
Winterlike Weather Next Week Foreseen in East
The Associated Press notes a cold spell across North and Middle Atlantic states with Monday turning much colder and continued cold but mostly fair afterward, possible snow with midweek moderation. Consecration plans for St Timothy's chapel in Mersville include a three pm service sermon by Archdeacon Edward T Welfenstein with Bishop John Gardner Murray assisting. Invitations listed for Sehlersville and All Saints Church observances. Dress and bread prices in Japan mentioned.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Dec
North
Middle Atlantic
St. Timothy's Chapel
Mersville
Sehlersville
All Saints Church
Edward T. Welfenstein
John Gardner Murray
Douglass Heati
All Saints Eharch
Wick
Barker Turner
Baltimore Atlanta Bus Line Planned
Plans for a motor bus passenger service between Baltimore and Atlanta were outlined to the Maryland Public Service Commission by S S Markel of Richmond on behalf of the Motor Bus Association of Virginia. Chief terminals will be Baltimore and Atlanta with subsidiary stations in Washington Alexandria Richmond and in Carolina cities.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Atlanta
Maryland Public Service Commission
S. S. Markel
Richmond
Motor Bus Association of Virginia
Atlan
Washington
Alexandria
Carolinas
Markel
Frederick merchants extend hours before Christmas rush
Frederick merchants announce Monday through Saturday extended hours through next week with most stores open until 9 30 p m on weekdays and until their usual Saturday close. The following week will see evening hours on three pre Christmas days. Listed are Thos H Haller John D Wendrickson Doll Brothers O Bennett Markers H G Dorsey Co C Thomas Kemp McCreerys Jewelry Malone s Potomac Edison J C Penny The Leader Hamburgers Woolworths McCrorys Modern Lighting G O Paxson Hudson Bell Kaplan Karl Jacobson and others. Christmas Seals are being sold at one cent each to benefit tuberculosis work in Frederick County with 75 percent of proceeds used for treatment and prevention. Seals available at county health office and general stores.
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Ayember
Frederick
Thos. H. Haller
John D. Wendrickson
Doll Brothers
O. . Bennett
Marker’s
H. G. Dorsey & Co
C. Thomas Kemp
McCreery’s
Malone's
Potomac Edison Co
J. C. Penny Co
J. C. Penny Co. the Leader, Hamburger’s, Woolworth’s, McCrory’s
Modern Lighting Co
G. O. Paxson
Hudson & Bell
Kaplan’s
Karl Jacobson
Frederick City
Founty
Maryland Tubercuoisis Association
Grng
Fifth Anniversary Observed by Samari tan Rebekah Lodge
The fifth anniversary of Samari tan Rebekah Lodge No 51 J O O F was observed Friday with a snampinows banacet for about sixty members. Two center tables held a birthday cake with five candles, candles on display, and no speeches. Election of officers at the prior business session named Jane Houck as Noble Stand, Grace Buemenauer as Vice Grand, Emel Beard as recording secretary, Ida Phreeger as treasurer, and Mary Ogle as fra sh tees, with other named members filling roles.
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Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
Mollie Warrington
Mary Ole
Molie Hauzh
Franklin N. Shipley
Charles D. Ogle
Jacob L. Engelbrecht
Jane Houck
Grace Buemenauer
Emel Beard
Ida Phreeger
Mary Ogle
Frash Tees
Hilda Woodward
Marzarettha Seecer
Franklin W. Shimer
Susie Ramsburg
Nellie Zimmerman
Rebekah Assembly
Elizabeth Seezer
Mudd Nominated Baltimore Immigration Commissioner
Washington December 13 Thomas B R Mudd former GOP candidate for Congress in Maryland fifth district was nominated by President Coolidge to head the Baltimore Immigration Commissioner job Four bandits robbed Chicago contractor O G Schmidt of a ten thousand payroll and escaped in broad daylight
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas B. R. Mudd
Congress
Maryland
Coolidge
Baltimore
O. G. Schmidt
Chicago
Army remount depots planned near Frederick emergency measure
The Army Remount Service plans ten concentration depots nationwide, including a near Frederick, as an emergency measure under the Quartermaster General. Each depot would hold about 7,200 animals and could operate immediately in a national emergency, reducing forage transport and animal movements. Other sites include St Louis Lexington Oklahoma City Lathrop Denver Boise Sacramento and Fort Worth.
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Army
le Country
Frederick
Washington
St. Louis
Lexington
Oklahoma City
Lathrop
Denver
Boise
Idaho
Sacramento
San , Antonio
Fort Worth
Camp Remount
Montevue Radio Fund raises $22 on first day
The Montevue Radio Fund opened with $22 donated toward a $250 goal to buy a Christmas gift for inmates. Ten contributors gave, including Miss Nannie Young, Miss Mary Young, Potts and Griffin, Dr. B. O. Thomes, Mrs B. O. Thomas, Ray, G. E. Williams, Ideal Garage, WS Hersperger, Dr. T. M. Williamson, and Prof. W. Kingaman. Donations are to be received at the News-Post and will be turned over to a committee once the goal is reached.
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Montevue Radio
News-Post
Nannie
Mary Young
Potts & Griffin
B. O. Thomes
Ars
B. O. Thomas
Ray
G. E. Williams
Ideal Garage, Inc
WS. Hersperger
T. M. Williamson
W. K. Kiingaman
New Bombing Planes Needed After Washington Attack
Washington reports that the attack off the Virginia Capes on the battleship Washington showed the need for new bombing planes to carry more destructive bombs. Major General Patrick, head of the Army Air Service, told the House aircraft investigating committee today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia Capes
Patrick
Army Air Service
Hause Aircraft Investigating Committee
No Agreement On Postal Pay Bill Senate
The Senate failed again to agree on a bill to consider a postal pay increase. High cattle prices were achieved at a public sale on Elmer Hilderbrand’s Markell farm near Frederick Junction, with 23 head selling for $2 039 50 and total receipts including personal property reaching $27 405 60.
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Elmer Hilderbrand
Markell Farm
Frederick Junction
John L. Detrow
J. H. Bussard
Wide Variety Of Toys In Local Stores For Last Minute Choices
Local merchants report steady prices and a rush of shoppers as Christmas nears with toys from American makers dominating shelves. Shoppers seek durable, life like dolls, cars with modern refinements, and novelties like steam boats and electric toys. Prices span from low 25 cents to several dollars, with popular items including midget autos, motor cycles, friction toys, and plastic dolls.
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Archie
Torland
Samuel Gompers Dead Dean of American Labor
Samuel Gompers, longtime head of the American Federation of Labor, died in San Antonio at 4 10 AM after arriving from Mexico City. he fought radicalism at home, helped shape policy during World War I, and leaves three sons and a widow. His funeral plans include a state viewing in San Antonio and a train journey east.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Gimpers
United States
Paris
International Labor Congress
Samuel Gompers Life and Labor Movement Leadership
A condensed portrait of Samuel Gompers, born 1850 in Leicestershire England, tracing his rise from cigar maker to founder of the American Federation of Labor. The article highlights his role in uniting unions, advocating democracy, opposing large corporations, and shaping labor legislation over thirty years.
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Compers
McKinley
Roosevelt
Tuff
Wilson
Harding
Gomnets
Ile
National Labor Organization
Issi
Uni
Gompers
United States Steel Corporation
House of Representatives
Samuel Gomners
Leuton
England
Tisher
Samuel Sain
Foux
United States
New York City
Cizar-Makers Internatonal Union
Cizar-Makers Asion
Stick
Association of Trae
Cigar-Makers
Knights of Labor
New York State Federation of Tabor
ISS
National Federation
Iie
World Labor Movement
American Federationist
American Federation
Subpoena Issued for Harding Cousin in Forbes Case
The Associated Press reports counsel for Charles R. Forbes announced a subpoena for Francis E. Pope of Spokane Wash cousin of former President Harding to testify in the Forbes and Thompson trial for conspiracy to defraud the government. Mortimer testified Pope was offered 1 million dollars in 1922 1923 for influence to secure presidential consent for selling the government wooden fleet.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Francis E. Pope
Spokane
Wash
Harding
Forbes-and-ie
Thompson
Pope
Trias
Elias H. Mortimer
Mortimer
Duquoin
Francis
B. Pope
Washington
Navy budget plan totals 286 million for next fiscal year
Washington reports a naval bill totaling 286 385 578 dollars for maintenance during the 12 months starting July 1, an increase of 8 210 117 dollars over the current year. The bill funds already authorized activities and construction, keeping naval strength at 86 000 enlisted and 6 895 officers and staff.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stocks at New 1924 Peak Prices
The Associated Press reports New York stock prices surged to new year highs on December 13 as the mercantile review remained favorable and heating supply tightened. Oil shares revived, several issues hit peak prices, and the market closed strong with about 750000 shares traded. Ministers to Meet. The Frederick County Ministers Association holds its monthly meeting December 15 at 1:35 p.m. in the M. C. A. A paper by Rev W C Roral on the Sunday School program will be read. important business will be discussed.
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Associated Press
New York
Weekly Mercantile Review
Aes
Sedar
Fredsvicx County Ministers’ Association
M. Cga
Reve W. C. Roral
Frederick County
Samuel Gompers Twice Married as Labor Leader Dies
The labor leader Samuel Gompers, who kept aloof from any single political group, was twice married. His first wife Sophia Julian of New York died in 1919 after their fiftieth anniversary. They had three sons and a daughter who died in France during the war. On April 15, 1921, at age 71, he married Gertrude A. G. Neuscheler, a 38 year old music teacher.
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Gompers
Sophia Julian
New York
France
Gertrude A. G. Neuscheler
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