Kiddies 10 Meet Santa at Empty Stocking Exercise
The Empty Stocking Association hosts its annual exercises at City Opera House on Wednesday at 2 20 pm. About 240 children are expected to receive two stockings a half pound of candy and an orange with dolls for girls and toys for boys. Santa Claus will distribute gifts as Miller's Opera House orchestra provides music and Rev Dr Dixon speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City City
City
George List
City Opera House
Miller
Opera House
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Federated Charities
Catherine Keyser
Grace Hoffman
Abe Rosenour
A. M. Landauer
Santa Claus
Arm Broken Drives Auto From Baltimore to Frederick
William V. Wolfe of Indian Springs drove his car from Baltimore to Frederick last Thursday with one hand on the wheel in snow and ice. A broken right wrist occurred when he fell while cranking the car, making the trip take two hours and one minute and he was with his wife and daughter. In Frederick he sought medical attention from Dr. Hedges. an x ray is to be taken today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frederick
William V. Wolfe
Indian Springs
Wolfe
Hedges
Change in firm at Cecil Roelke grocery
George W. Roelke has purchased Morgan Cecil's interest in Cecil and Roelke Market at Market and East South streets. He will conduct the business in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Roelke
Morgan Cecil
Cecil & Roelke
Market
East South Streets
Soup House to Aid City Poor Opens This Tuesday
Captain Walter G. Lamont of the American Rescue Workers announces a soup and bread service for the poor from 11 am to 2 pm every Thursday and Saturday starting Tuesday January 5. Only 15 Christmas baskets will be funded at $2 each, to be distributed the day before Christmas. Lamont aims to feed 200 on Christmas day with a chicken dinner.
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Walter G. Lamont
American Rescue Workers
Fraley
T. F. Dixon
Captain Lamont
Lamont
Frederick, Md
Commercial State Bank of
Personal notices of residents visiting and holiday travel
Purely Personal items list numerous residents and visitors across Frederick, Hagerstown, Baltimore, and surrounding towns. Notes include Walter EK in Baltimore, F Richard Simmons in Hagerstown, and Carlile area visits. students from M A C, Chatham VA, and Hickory NC appear alongside relatives staying in Frederick for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron R. Anders
Baltimore
Walter EK
Frederick
F. Richard Simmons
Hagerstown
William Green
Philadelphia
Fraok L. Bentz
H. V. Dutrow
Dayton
Oho
Catherine Keyser
Richard S. Keyser
Dill Avenue
Edward Nicodemus
Louise Grayson
Ruth Collistoner
Rose Stern
Braddock
Pauline Suman
Spelling Bee Set for December 29 at Hood College Hall
A spelling bee on Tuesday December 29 at Hood College Hall will feature Justice Aaron R Anders and H F railway superintendent R Paul Smith as opposing captains. Proceeds go to the Civic Club with Mrs Joseph H Apple Mrs Frank L Stowers and Mrs W Harry Haller arranging. A two and a half dollar gold piece will be awarded to the longest standing lady and to the man who endures best. Boys High School Orchestra provides music. Officials include Pronouncer G Lloyd Palmer superintendent of schools Judges Milton G Urner Sr Major D John Markey and Prof Amon Burgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College Hall
Aaron R. Anders
H. and F. Railway
R. Paul Smith
Civic Club
Joseph H. Apple
Frank L. Stowers
W. Harry Haller
Boys High School
G. Lloyd Palmer
Milton G. Urner
D. John Markey
Amon Burgee
Indian Visiting Here by Red Fox James Lecture Tour
Red Fox James from Washington to Montana arrived in Frederick last evening as guest of Scout Commissioner H. B. Clarke. He plans thirty lectures during January including a return to Frederick in the last week of the month. He will travel to Carlisle after January and the President may designate a yearly national holiday called Indian Day, date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Fox James
Washington
Montana
Frederick
H. B. Clarke
Carlisle
United States
Local Reader in Minnesota Praises The News
Augustus Watkins of Winnebago Minnesota renews his subscription praising The News for Maryland coverage especially Montgomery County. He notes severe Minnesota cold with ten days of snow and subzero temperatures and plans to visit the East this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Watkins
Winnebago
Minn Io
The
News
Montgomery County
Watkins
Minnesota
Bishop George W Peterkin Extends Xmas Greetings
In the December issue of Church News Rt Rev George W Peterkin Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia sends cordial Christmas salutations to his congregation. He notes a period of reduced outward activity yet expresses heartfelt concern for his flock. The Bishop recalls his boyhood in this city when his father Rev Dr Joshua Peterkin led All Saints Episcopal Church.
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Church News
George W. Peterkin
Episcopal Diocese
West Virginia
Peterkin
Joshua Peterkin
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Powhatan College Becomes St Hildas Hall Episcopal School
Miss Maria Pendleton Duvall, principal of Stuart Hall Staunton Va, will establish St Hilda's Hall in the former Powhatan College at Charles Town W Va. The school will be modeled after the Oxford institution St Hilda's Hall for girls.
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Powhatan College
Charles Town
W. Va
Maria Pendleton Duvall
Stuart Hall
Staunton
St. Hilda's Hall
Oxford
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Constitutional Disease
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, and invites testimonials. Advertisement text includes contact in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Holidays Bring Families Together Across States
Breckinridge Shaw and Katherine Weller plan at home gatherings this holiday season with multiple relatives in Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Charles W. Towers and Dorothy R. Stonesifer marry in York and Unior Bridge, while George T. Federline and Miss Detty M. Titlow wed quietly in the city in December.
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Will
Mia
Breckinridge Shaw
Soul Market Street
Miva
Katherine Weller
Palmer College
BoFun Jak Springs
Florida
Frederick
C. K. Wohler
East Third Arrest
Hymeneas
Charles W. Towers
York, Pa
Dorothy R. Stonesifer
Unior Bridge
Henry L. G. Kieffer
Evangelica Reformed Parsonage
Uncalled Gentlemen and Ladies Letters at Frederick Post Office
The Frederick post office lists uncalled letters in the Gentlemen and Ladies sections. Names include Dr Charles Rhodes Anderson A R Brown Bill Cooper Dixie Dry Goods Co C W Gilson Ossie Jones Enos Kemp W F Low Joseph Martell W D Swamley J Trail Zimmer man Mrs Louise W Baker Alice Chadwick Mamie Diggett M J Taller Thealia Morton Mrs Lillian Marcer Miss Mary Schaffer and others awaiting pickup.
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Frederick Post Office
Charles Rhodes Anderson
A. R. Brown
Bill Cooper
Dixie Dry Goode Co
C. W. Gilson
Ossie Jones
Enos Kemp
W. F. Low
Joseph Martell
W. D. Swamley
J. Trail
G. CF
Zimmerman
Louise W. Baker
Alice Chadwick
Mammie Digget
Property Deeds and Wed Licenses Reported in Court
In business in the courts section John H Holdcraft and wife transfer real estate in the city to Edgar H McBride for 980 dollars. Edgar H McBride deeds back to John H Holdcraft and wife for 980 dollars. Daniel Crimmins sells to D Charles Winebrewer a city property for 3500 dollars. Wed licenses issued to Joan D Minnick 22 and Cora B Wiles 18 both of Middletown. Russell N Baxter 23 and Eleanor 1 Miller 18 both of Thurmont. George T Federline 17 and Della M Titlow 18 both of Frederick.
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John H. Holdcraft
Edgar H. McBride
City
Edgar H.mcbride
Daniel Crimmins
D. Charles Winebrewer
Joan D. Minnick
Cora B. Wiles
Middletown
Russell N. Baxter
Eleanor 1. Miller
Thurmont
George T. Federline
Della M. Titlow
Frederick
New Interests Take Control Of Hagerstown Greencastle Line
Large capital interests have gained control of the Hagerstown Greencastle and Mercersburg Electric Railway Company formed to construct a trolley line from Hagerstown to Mercersburg Pennsylvania via Greencastle.
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Hagerstown
Greencastle
Four youths Rescue Drowning Boy From Antietam Creek
Four young men risked their lives to save 18 year old Lester Ensminger son of Theodore Ensminger Funkstown from drowning after he broke through ice in Antietam Creek.
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Lester Ensminger
Theodore Ensminger
Funkstown
Antietam
Almanac of 1840 prized by Mr. Welty
North Market street resident Mr. Jacob H. Welty treasures a locally held almanac from 1840 the year William Henry Harrison was elected president. He notes it contains many items of interest and reflects the era.
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Jacob H. Welty
North Market Street
Harrison
Welty
Sleet Delays Christmas Shopping in Frederick
Snow and freezing rain fell in Frederick last night creating slick pavements and treacherous walking conditions. Shoppers braved the weather today though many planned for last minute purchases, with some stores temporarily overwhelmed by crowds. Temperatures rose to 40 degrees yesterday, hinting at more winter weather as the season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briatinas
Frederick
Community Christmas Tree Fund Needs Ten Dollars More
W. Zeigler treasurer of the Community Christmas tree celebration committee said this morning that at least ten dollars is needed to ensure a successful celebration this year. Organizers hope to raise the money today and tomorrow, and a committee meeting will be held at the Y M C A this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ¥. Zeigler
39 Men Apply For Driver Job In The News Ad
The local store advertised in The News for a driver and received 39 replies. This demonstrates advertising effectiveness and indicates a sizable pool of unemployed men at the time.
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Donald Weems
Georgetown University
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Episcopal School For Girls
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Detly M. Titlow
Bartlett A. Bowers
Greenawalt’s
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N. Market Street
J. Dutrow
Cashler
Miss Jackie Saunders
Miss Saunders
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Harry Banham
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