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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
4
A chaotic scene unfolds as gasoline fueled drivers race through crowds and horns blare. Pedestrians scurry while vehicles collide in a display of reckless impatience, leaving onlookers shocked by the lack of consideration and safety.
A reader recalls Frederick's early commerce with a pioneer department store era. The piece threads in 1789 figures such as John Shewell, John Jacob Schiey, and Col. Shellman, noting early shopkeeping near the square and the transition as families, houses, and property evolved through the Baer and Siecky lineages.
William J Grove responds to concerns about U S Route 15 south of Frederick noting road safety upgrades, traffic improvements, and potential through traffic benefits. He cites banked curves, pole relocations, and planned eliminations of railroad crossings to ease congestion and danger.
A fragmentary note quotes Luke 1 59 about mercy shown to those who fear God. It also recalls the idea that mercy and love humble and break the heart of a person who draws near in penitence and faith.
A garbled historic note from iTre News recalls events around Christmas in Lecal tema era. The fragment references a Nesta capture and a Doctor KR Hote, with mentions of Adasen, Talusdse Dome, and a later festival in Liertstown.
A bustling social page lists numerous Baltimore and Washington attendees at Cotillion preparations, dinner parties on Rockwell Terrace, and formal gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Charles W. Ross III and Miss Barbara Brook Dennis hosting events with friends from Staunton, Rockwell Terrace, and Washington, with invitations extending to families like the Nixdorfs, Gibbs, and Green. The Romany Players dance at Wallace veris venue, and Hood College president Dr Joseph H. Apple speaks at the Key Hotel luncheon. Masonic Past Masters events gather across Frederick, Brunswick, and Point of Rocks, organized by William C. Birley with club members and regional lodges planning attendance.
An era of celebration marks a birthday for Adrian C. McCardell with an afternoon gathering at Catoclin Country Club in Oak Place. Attendees include Mrs. W. W. McCardell, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. McCardell, Louise McCardell, Frank Leates, Barbara Brooke Denne, James J. Grom Jr., and many others from Baltimore and local households.
Detour Detour December 29 reports Mix LaEven Cover and Keymiar visiting Mr. and Mrs. E D Diller. Dr and Mrs Maurice Porterfield of Baltimore spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Emery L Warmer. Mrs Mamie Owings of Westminster visits Mr and Mrs H F Delaplane. Janice Dottorer and Miss Agatha Taneytown stayed with Mr and Mrs Bank Koons Sr. The Bank is improving its premises during winter. Fredrick guests and Howard Tanetled Siaté visit Home. Cinton Ranfman and local diners attend Christmas dinner at the minister Hotel. The 4-H club held a Christmas party at Charles DeBerty’s with 25 guests and gift exchanges. Children at the Detour school enjoyed a Christmas party.
The article discusses how exposure to asphalt tar pitch and soot can cause skin irritation and cancers. It notes that substances like pitch and lamp black irritate skin and may lead to warty growths and cancer, and that knowledge and industry action are increasing to protect workers.
A fragmentary archival column reflects on Spain's unrest, Alphonso's troubled reign, and the aging power of kings. It contrasts past royal authority with modern constraints while praising resistance and speculating on future upheaval. The piece also briefly notes media figures and social details amid the eventful Tuesday.
In New York City a department store employs a mujeres-only "freeing squadron" to report on fashion looks, colors, and attendees, drawing socialites and debutantes into coverage. Leviang, a leading Broadway ticket broker, previously offered cut-rate balcony seats and built a reputation as the "King of Broadway" with wholesale deals and theatrical connections.
A digest of historical anniversaries and birthdays listing notable figures such as Charles Goodyear Andrew Johnson William Gladstone Albert Pike Ezra Meeker John Ingals and more with birthplaces death dates and notable achievements. Also notes on Texas admission to the Union A railroad disaster at Ashtabula and a horoscope highlight for the day.
A fragmented collection of quotes discussing American character, hunger, politics, religion, and language. It references Germany, Albert Einstein, Rev. Thomas F. Rider, and Cyril A. Alangion, noting shifting views on beauty and meaning.
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