Connected with wires after service cut off at Edison
A man named Smith was fined after being found connected to power lines outside his home at 236 East Sixth Street following the removal of the meter by Potomac Edison officials. The case, first heard by Judge Omar, then reassessed by Judge Newman, noted neighbors alerted authorities. Smith was defended by AM. Wed Lowery.
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Eng
Edison Company
East Sixth Street
Harry H
Omar
Newman
Norn-Page
Potomac Edison Company
Smithh
Smith
AM. Wed
United Brethren Plan Pilgrimage at Wolfsville in 1929
Representatives from Middletown Valley United Brethren churches formed an organization to hold a Pilgrimage at Wolfsville during the summer of 1929. Services will be held July 21 in the Hoover barn, a former stone building used for early worship, with Cyrus F. Flook as chairman and Ary Kline as treasurer.
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United Brethren
Middletown Valley
Wolfsville
United Brethren Church
Wolfside
Hoover Barn
Cyrus F. Flook
Floyd Lovell
Atv Kline
Wolferide
Emory Frey
Garfield
Walter Wolf
Mountain Valley
John Brunner
Midgetown
Roy McBride
Pleasant Walk
Charles Rowe
Myersville
John W. Eldridge
Ary Kline
Adam Martin
Frank Warrenfeltz
Russell Barshman
Jae
Wellsville
Frederick County
Palmer M. Slenker
S-4 Submarine Raised by New Device Off Block Island
The S-4 submarine, down 55 feet off Block Island, was brought to the surface using a new flotation device. The craft was inspected after flooding ballast tanks and the forward torpedo hatch was entered. Crew members and officers observed the operation and planned to float the 231 foot hulk.
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G. S. S. Faison
Block Isla
Block Island Coast Guard
Abmarine
Wales
Entombed Mew Expected to Perish in Avalanche
Six entombed workers in Drakestero Kentucky are believed dead after an avalanche trapped them in a mine. Rescue crews report grim conditions and uncertainty about evacuations.
Tivol Theater Adorns Holiday Scene For Christmas Season
The Tivol theater opens preparations under Rev L Muler and Ma Abendseh with West Befo se extensive expansion. The marquee festooned with holiday greens and multicolored lights, a large illuminated Christmas tree in the lobby features a fake electric train at its base. An elaborate snowstorm display hangs above to heighten the festive atmosphere.
Kellogg Treaty Reported to Senate by Foreign Relations
The Kellogg treaty renouncing war was formally ordered reported to the Senate by the Foreign Relations Committee. It will be placed on the calendar with naval construction issues but not acted on before the Christmas recess. A separate item notes Princeton Triangle Club’s Zulder Zee tour and Maryland Deaf School pupils recovering from illness ahead of Christmas.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
J. L. Logan
Theater Intime
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Ignatius Blarlee
Smith
South Carolina
Senate Agriculture Committee
Reere Growers
Colon
South Cate
Georgia
Afticans
Tet
Florida
Death in electric chair noted in Georgia
Georgia reports HL Sheppard executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary. Mrs. Cootidge visits her mother, Mrs. Getdins, who is ill in Northampton Massachusetts. she plans to return for the weekend.
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Matderer
Sheppard
State Bee
Cootidge
Washington
Illa Getdins
Northampton
Mass
Malta Fever Topic Highlighted by Medical Society
A medical society address discusses Malta fever, mentioning doctors from the city including Dr. Ketauser, Dr. Aus De Bruce Crist, and Dr. Inaud Mees Brown among others. The text reflects a local professional gathering in this city.
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Malta
SC. Ketauser
White Gift Service Promises Solemn Christmas Pageantry
A White Gift Service will be held Sunday night at the Evangelical Day School, featuring a long processional of girls in white, each with a lighted taper. The ceremony includes a presentation of white gifts at a white cross, a candle vigil, and an all-ages musical program led by Miss Katharine Trindie with orchestral numbers and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cevice
Evangelical Day School
Jared
Christ
Christraes Caras
Katherine Trindie
Pastoreimphony
Hendel
Bethlehem
Kuefter
Handel
Plans to Move Belle Boyd's Body Unconfirmed
Winchester Virginia December 19 AP spokesmen for Confederate societies in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia said they knew nothing of plans to move the body of Belle Boyd from Ellsworth Wisconsin to her native Virginia as reported yesterday. Historians note Boyd died in Wisconsin in June 1900 while touring and some place her origins at Berkeley or Jefferson College West Virginia. local Confederate groups say they have no information about a memorial document.
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Winchester
Panhandle
West Virginia
Nothieg
Belle Boyd
Eilbourne
Wis
Virginia
Miss Bord
Wisconsin
Berm Roid
W. Va
Pan American Conference Aims at Reconciliation
Dec 18 AP reports delegates from Paraguay and others attendedPan American Conference discussions focused on reconciliation efforts. A fire incident in an East Patetown office occurred about 9 AM when a gasoline stove started a blaze, promptly extinguished by a booster stream after about 20 minutes.
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Alf
Paraguay
Bolla
House
East Pate
United Fire Company
Three Held in Annapolis Hit and Run Case
Three men are being held in an Annapolis jail after a fatal hit and run near Baltimore. Police say the suspects were arrested following a pursuit and identified through witnesses and evidence collected at the scene.
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Annapolis
Two Girls Found Dead as Court Holds Suspects in Custody
Police report two girls' bodies found along a road. Albert and Wott ery Megapants denied moving them though a Jefferson brother suggested a car contact. State's Attorney Brady and Sheriff Carter planned to question the youths after Circuit Court adjournment while keeping them in separate cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Stimmer
Stutz
A. Theodore Brady
Carter
Circuit Court
No Agreement on New Montgomery Courthouse
A Rockville conference of Montgomery county officials courthouse committee and Maryland legislators failed to reach a firm plan for a new courthouse and jail on the Rockville site. They sought a $159000 bond increase to fund changes but legislators postponed commitment until after the session opens. Participants included County Commissioners Lacy Shaw Downe Williams Robert Hickerson Clagett Hilton Dr Benjamin Co Perry and others from the Maryland House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Hike Courthouse Committee
Jnmew
Rockville
Plan
Lacy Shaw
Downe Williams
Robert Hickerson
Clagett Hilton
Benjamin Co. Perry
Eugene Jones
E. Brooke Lee
George L. Edmonds
Harvey White
Richard Lansdair
Marylaid House of Delegates
Preston B. Ray
H. W. Tal- Dole
Robert G. Hilton
Rebels seize two forts amid Kabul fighting report
New Delhi reports indicate Indian rebels have seized two forts overlooking Kabul as reinforcements prepare for renewed assault. A British airplane was shot down during a failed evacuation attempt, with the craft forcing a landing after attempting to reach the British legation to evacuate personnel. The markets show prices continuing to rise with gains in several sectors.
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New Delhi
India
Apy
Socar
Kabul
Cap
Awa Mg
Kadul
Legation
Carolers Missed as Town Spreads Christmas Cheer
Residents note few carolers in town this Christmas morning yet many groups still go door to door. DeMolay Chapter and Alumni gather at the Mausoleum Temple at 4 30 o clock to sing and share festive spirit.
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Comimmiinen
Frederick
Christianas
Dhr
Dar
Tre Fedeg
DeMuiay
Mausomle
Administration of Vestris sinking deemed absent of order
U S Commissioner Francis A ONeill reported on the Vestris disaster that there was total absence of organization aboard the ship. He found no general lifeboat prep or abandonment order and that officers failed to take assigned positions or distribute passengers. The inquiry urged reforms with fourteen recommendations to safeguard life at sea.
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New York
U. S
Francis A. O'Neill
Vestris
Toss Jst
O'Neill
King's Fight for Life Continues Favorably
London reports a cordial royal bulletin noting King George’s improving condition after a severe illness. Officials say rest and gradual signs of progress offer cautious hope, though full recovery requires continued uninterrupted improvement and time.
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London
George
Christmas Program At Chester Hill In Afternoon
A local event titled XMAS TREAT THURSDAY features children from Frederick and Chester Hill. Dr Charles B pastor of the Presbyterian church will lead a special program at 2 oclock with a large audience expected at Market Street School. An Empir Club gathering and a community tale are planned as part of the entertainment.
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Frederick
Chester Hal
Actis
Bern
Charles B Paster
Presbyterian
Jiarket Street
Final Christmas P C rush begins at Frederick
The Frederick community faces a Christmas mail rush as post offices handle increased parcel volume. Postmaster Irving S. Biser urges early mailing to ensure delivery before Christmas, noting no Sunday delivery and heightened congestion. The Frederick High School senior class Christmas assembly is set for Friday at 11 15 AM with plans to donate gifts to local poor families and a calendar of program Highlights.
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Fredericksonians
Irving &. Biser
Ib Whs
Irving S. Biser
Chritmas
Aley
Frederick Hig School
Set
Guador Clisses
Fy AL
Gssem
A. L. Lente
Edward Storm
Paul Hankey
Martyn Chapling
Bernihard Willamsom
Gordonier Karper
Helen Ef Duct
Vin Lea
Wiss Newbold Weds Ryan in Washington in February
Miss Newbold daughter of Mr and Mrs Flebold wed Mr Ryan in Washington on February fifth. The couple’s families and the wedding party are named in society notes with details on the bride’s role as business manager at a local firm.
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Wiss Newbold
Ryan
Washington
Biss Newbold
Mtr
Fle
Wstton State
Auto Trade Association Meeting Highlights Freight Carloads
A convention of the Automobile Trade Association of Maryland discussed financing methods and unloading costs as the district ships about 390 freight carloads of autos annually valued over 1 million dollars. Frederick hosts the next dinner meeting and plans to bring the association's annual convention to the city.
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Diuner
Joosors ‘Ganization
Frederick
Automobile Trade Association of
Marpe Land
Frederick Autotestile Dealers Association
Francis Perrott
Inca
Ntorselag
Gate
Earthy Ag
Paris
Petrott
C. Oller
Chuwivaieg
Baltimore
Bernie Wikis
Charles P. Hiteshew
Roger Wothke
John H. Grove Jr
Hotel Predamick
Mr. Petroct
Mim Oliver
D. Murray Stauffer
Charken
Hinshaw
James. Koit
RW. Barbaugh
Berne Winkle
Glenn G
Clyde M. Roney
R. W. Warfield
Cima
N. Staley
John B. Grove Jr
Hyatt
John Hartman
Ernest Gurney Goaneii
Proud Younis
Man Shot Dead in Maryland Neighborhood Incident
Melvin Byan, 30, a member of a Prince George's county family, was shot and killed at a neighbor's home in Bowie Maryland. Henry Kreitzer, 35, was arrested and held without bond. Police say an argument over an automobile loan led to the shooting and subsequent discovery of Byan’s body near Kreitzer’s residence. The investigation involves Lisle Simmons Bernare Walker and Robert Walker of Mitchellville.
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Bowie
Melvin Byan
Prince George’s County
Henry Kreuzer
Byroo Mapreitzer
Kreitzer
Doume
Lisle Simmons
Bernaré Walker
Robert Walker
Mischelville
Simmons
Walker Brothers
Kreltzer
Bernard Walker
Aron
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B. FL Phobus
A. Lewis
United Brethren Plan
Churches of Middletown Valley Effect Organization
Drakestero
ASST
TIVOL
Crassod J. Rhosda Geis Placr— Theater
Monrovia Church of the Brethren
J. M. Burrall
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Laura
Helen Main
Madeline Aldridge
Mildred Hahn
Ruth Bear
Dorothy Aldridge
Dorothy Brunner
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Galilee
Bethlehem Hills
Christ Child
Triangle Club
Wee Me
Dr. Hamman
Sheloy
Anne Arundel Prison
Montgomery
King
Empir Stocking Club
Wray
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