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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
4
A fragmented discourse on Christmas, knowledge and imagination contrasts the childlike vision of Santa with mature understanding. It links happiness to preparation and learning, noting the limits of words to convey inner sight and the mystery beyond practical sense.
Fragmentary header style notes and quotes from multiple reverends including REV DR U B GRUPP and REV CHALMERS W WALDE with scattered phrases about Test and harmony. The text resembles a sermonized compilation with religious references and aims unclear.
A working girl defends herself against public charges from a letter writer in The Kewa Bir column. She admits a mistake in getting into an automobile with a man, rejects crude advances, references trial judge Judge Newman noting the boys’ six assault charges, and hopes the testimony serves as a warning to others. The piece ends with a prayerful poem about peace and a signature T.
Ex Sheriff Andrew C McBride elected director of Franklin Savings Bank to fill vacancy from Dr Daniel H Steiner’s death. The Empty Stocking Club held its third annual distribution of stockings and bed tops at the City Opera House. Rev John Paul Tyler delivered a short talk. Sixth grade pupils at East Church Street School perform Christmas program featuring Ped Pye Hamelir Louie McDonnell and others with named children and songs.
Readable notes show multiple Christmas services at City Churches with choirs, cantatas, sermons, and pages in a holiday program. Speakers include Rev George W Strine and Prof Henry T Wade. offerings benefit the United Brethren orphanage and Quincy home.
Sunday services at Calvary Methodist Epropal church featured Christmas carols and a candlelight musical service at 730 p.m. Leaders Bible Class, primary department offerings, and a solo by Mrs Katherine Ritenour highlighted mor ning activities. Epworth League carols planned for Christmas morning. a 30 a.m. service led by Dr Williams and junior and senior choirs assisted with decorated church interior.
The article describes a Christmas dawn service at a church with a candle procession to the altar. Youths carry lighted tapers, white gifts are presented, and a brief sermon by Rev. D. G. Mietfer precedes a fundraiser offering for the Hoffman Orphanage in Lititz town Pa. The annual dawn service is set for Christmas morn at 6 o clock.
A Union Bridge event features a musical and dramatic program titled Fire Christmas Toya Wakes Up plus Christmas in Art and Song staged by the elementary department and Green Club. The evening includes performers Senta Santa's daughter and Japanese Doll with a full cast, a concert by the Union Fire Company officers, and several community updates.
A column lists historical events and birthdays tied to this date including figures such as George Guynemer and Queen Alexandrine. It notes births like Dr. Bradford Knapp and Willem Ware, plus a reflective blurb on the disposition of people born on this day and the need to stay focused.
A playful note explains a letter golf puzzle with rules and a sample path from COW to HEN. Readers are guided to change one letter per step to form valid common words, aiming for a par of three strokes.
Lesson notes discuss common word misuse and mispronunciation examples. The author highlights proper forms such as have never been and cautions on pronunciations like alternately.
New York sketch chronicles Eddie Cantor and Gus Edwards rising from vaudeville to Broadway success. It recalls Edwards life from immigrant roots and stunts on steamboats to Hollywood talent scouting, and Cantor’s ascent with a new memoir in progress.
An editorial warns that indoor living reduces sun exposure and that vitamin D can be boosted through sunlight and fortified foods. It cautions that excessive irradiation risks calcium buildup and kidney stones, and notes uncertainty over the required daily vitamin D dose.
The piece traces early career arcs of figures tied to Anna Held and Gus Edwards, from bellhop to songwriter roles. It highlights Cobb and Edwards, their quick success with I Just Can t Make My Eyes Behave, and the swift rise of performers from the Sawdust Floor circuits to major publishers. News advertising noted as financially rewarding.
A quirky reflection on Christmas aiding gentle moods and goodwill. The piece urges easing grudges, embracing contentment, and sharing joy, framing the season as a remedy against war and sadness.
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