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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1921

Page

6

Formation of P O Welfare Council Aims for Organized Posts

Local post office employees move toward forming a welfare council aligned with the National Welfare Council. Temporary officers elected across carriers clerks and supervisory staff with plans for a Frederick council and a January first meeting. Francis C. Litre and Oscar Kefauver lead the groups, with Himbury and Biser among supervisory officials. The council will include three carrier reps three clerk reps and one supervisor rep. The initiative stresses better working conditions improved service and closer cooperation among postal workers and the public.

National Welfare Council Gener Druys Ese Frederick Francis C. Litre George HH Crum Etury Oscar Kefauver Ada MacCarter Dickebs J. Wim. Himbury Culirmin King S. Biser Kaufer Frankel The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Postu Welfare Bureau Countis Buls Aml Postal Service Wis Dlatee Whic Wostofhee Department Adtional Council Postoffice Department Executive Secerity

Butchering records set in Carroll county hog sale

Roy Dern of Key-Mar Carroll county slaughtered six hogs totaling 2363 pounds with the heaviest at 626 pounds. The average weight was 392 pounds. Clarence E. Dern of Taneytown served as head butcher.

Roy Dern Key-Mar Carroll County Clarence E. Dern Taneytown

Mackall seeks truck law amendment to curb overloading

John N. Mackall, chairman of the State Roads Commission, plans to ask the Legislature to amend the Overloaded Truck law. The aim is to stop licenses for higher tonnage than a truck can safely carry, improving highway safety and reducing road wear. He cites recent accidents and notes that inflated licenses allow dangerous loads. He will begin consultations soon.

John N. Mackall State Roads Commission Mackall Savage Bridge Mr. Mackall

Shaver Wins Oratorical Contest At Boys High School

Jesse C. Shaver, for A Section of the Belles Lettres Literary Society, won first honors in the annual oratorical contest at the Boys' high school. He spoke on The Fundamentals of Democracy with poise and force. Nevin Smith took second with Immigation Past and Present. Keller II earned third with A Life Worth While. Judges praised all three for their work. Three further declamatory contests are planned among the societies for the current scholastic year.

Jesse C. Shaver Belles Lettres Literary Society Boys’ High School Wanner Nevin Smith Keller Rev. Witham R. Glen Halden Felton H. Noel Haller

State Policeman Accused of Unbecoming Conduct

State police officer Leo Thrasher was charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and notified by State Employment Commission secretary Oliver Short to request a hearing within five days or be dropped from the rolls. Corporal Fulton Turner resigned after being charged with abusive language, and the resignation was accepted.

Leo, Thrasher State Police Motor Vehicles E. Austin Baughman State Employment Commission Thrasher Oliver Short Fulton G. ‘Furner Baughman Turner

Two Charges Brought Against Henry Dorsey

Henry Dorsey of North Bentz street faces two counts after arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Smith and Bartgis. He is charged with assaulting James Brust and carrying concealed weapons. A police court hearing is set for 7:30 p.m. The alleged assault used a blackjack, dislocating Brust’s shoulder. two doctors treated him after the late Tuesday night incident.

Henry Dorsey North Bentz Street Smith Bartgis Dorsey James Brust Polie Court Brust

Forfeit $1 Each in Police Court Violations at Square Corner

James R. English W J Mullinix and H F Davis forfeited $1 collateral each in police court for violating the traffic ordinance at the Square Corner. All arrests were made by Officer Clem.

James R. English W. J. Mullinix H. F. Davis Clem

One For Nonpariels Defeat Gothics In Nws Post League

The News Post Bowling League at the Y M C A saw the Nonpariels beat the Gothics by 32 pins. Total pinfall: 1091 to 1059. Top scores: Quinn 381 for Nonpariels. Sunday 293 for Gothics. Davis 260, Shafer 288, Shoemaker 262 led the winners. Myers 233, Sunday 293 led the Gothics. Initiation notes follow.

News- Post Quinn Davis Shafer Shoemaker Gothics Myers Barber Kreh

Leopard Mystery and Desert Slavery in Brief Notes

A quirky note asks what felled Mr Ostrich hinting a serpent ate breakfast cereal. Separate line mentions Saharan tribes operating slave farms, implying stark regional issues even in small items.

Leopard Mr. Ostrich Snake Sahara Desert

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