Local business leaders foresee steady 1928 gains
Review of conditions shows optimism in Frederick as currency stabilization and a recovering economy inspire expectations. Executives like Holmes D. Baker Frank M. Dertzbaugh Glenn O. Garber Jesse W. Kolb John Hershey anticipate gradual improvement, aided by a solid agricultural base and improved purchasing power.
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Holmes D. Baker
Te Citizen
National Bank
Ford Company
Glenn O. Garber
Glenn. O. Garber
The
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick City
Cuntr
Certe
Commodiay
John
Hershey
Herstar
Vaheis Sce
No Paper Monday and 1928 Business Outlook
The editorials note offices closed for New Year’s, with post noon opening Monday. Emory L. Coblentz and Sam W. Maples discuss 1928 business prospects, noting pressure from competition, some agricultural drag in Frederick County, and expectations of improved farming conditions and cautious gains in national and regional retail activity.
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Emory L. Coblentz
Central Trust Company
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick County
Kidnap Troll Bank Teller For 80000 Robbery
Six men kidnapped Ravena wood National Bank teller George Anderson at his home and held his parents in a garage overnight. They forced Anderson to open the vault at 1:15 am and fled with several thousand dollars in cash and securities, while Americans stored away.
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Chicago
Ravenawood National Bank
George Anderson
Anderson
Andersons
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Death of Oliver P. Van Sant in Creagerstown
Oliver P. Van Sant died of heart failure Friday afternoon at his niece Mrs. Robert L. Ogle’s residence in Creagerstown. He would have turned 83 today. Survived by brother Frank Van Sant of Topeka and a sister-in-law in Liberty with other relatives. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm from the Ogle home with burial at Liberty Methodist cemetery in Mt Airy area. funeral director K. G. Putman.
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Oliver P. van Sant
Robert L.ogle
Creagerstown
van Sant
Anni Krise
Frank van Sant
Topeka
Kansas
L. van Sant
Liberty
Osle
Creagerttown
Mt Airy
Ogie
Bértites
J. M. Sha
Walkersville
Libertytown
K. G. Putman
Cold Wave To Bring New Year Cold Weather Across Nation
Unsettled readers report a national cold wave as a weather trough extends from Arkansas toward the northwest Florida coast. Forecasters predict a sharp drop in temperatures across most stations, with relief by New Year’s Day followed by a slow rise into Monday.
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Gton
United States
Fusbance Tha
Arkansas
Florida
Welcome New Year 1995 Brings High Dollar New York Hopes
New York readies for 1995 as crowds fill streets night clubs and hotels expect record attendance. Broadway tickets rise to 25 dollars amid booming demand and higher box office prices. In Maryland a Rockville Pike collision left Donald B. Wright injured and Edward King fined 25 dollars for reckless driving. Community dinners and gatherings mark year end with longtime couples nearing eighty, while local oyster feeds and social events unfold across towns.
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New York
Rockville Pike
Montrose
Corby Baking Company of
Washington
Edward King
Donald B. Wright
Frederick
Dudge Samuel Riggs
King
Wright
Social events in city continue to welcome New Year
The city hosts numerous New Year dinners and cards parties amid out of town guests. The Catoctin Club plans a New Year dance at the Catoctin Country Club, with many attendees from Washington and Baltimore. Several bridge dinners occurred including events hosted by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Ross, featuring prizes and holiday decor.
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Lisa Soh
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Capital
Catoctin Club
Catoctin Country Club
Catoctin
Vinda Bona
Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock
Jamee Heintein Harris
Elizabeth Harris
Franis X. Staley
Claude N. Clary
G Hunter Bowers
E. Austin James
Harry M. MacDonald
D. R. McIntyre
Margaret Besant
Lewis H. Knock
Charles W. Ross, Jr
E. H. Maxwell
New York
Dwight F. Bowden
Aurine Bowden
Boston
T. B. Hayward
Brocton Orchards
Bowden
Hershey
Ross
Maxwell
Miss Bowden
Isabelle Kankel Danniell
Hayward
Santa Claus
J. Alliene Williamson
Bernhard Williamson
Carroll James
Edgar Palmer
Harold Chem
Harry Huil
Jack Marker
J. Walter Zzigler
Paul Willard
Walker Carty
Robert Clapp
Albert Dean
100000 Missourians Fail To Get Their Tags
A Missouri notice reports that about 14 000 licenses were issued yesterday as motorists face deadlines. Noon today marked a deadline for obtaining vehicle tags with many awaiting renewal or purchase.
Personal News and Births Across Frederick Area
Purely Personal notices from Frederick and surrounding towns report births in several families including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kennedy of Baltimore and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kepler of Bolivar. Many relatives travel for New Year visits and guests are listed from Baltimore to Wilmington Delaware with housekeeping updates and holiday greetings.
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Elisabeth Leain
New York City
Frederick
New York
Victor Rosa
South Market Street
Ralph Kepler
Bolivar
Tamaday
Herbert Kennedy
Baltimore
Beatrice Altman
Lindeb Hills
Balti Moore
Mabel Cray
Rose R. Geisbert
Jand Son
Ross Engar
Whlmingston
Del
Geisbert
May C. Michael
Edna FR. Heachley
Veterans’ Welfare Bureau
Washington
Albert
Beachley
Middletown
Amce Beachley
Ralph Berchler
Williammaport
A. C. Beachley
Athena Beachley
Ralph Park
Arnold
A. T. Brust
Allen C. Whitmore
Alton, Jr
Brunswick
Trains Crash in Snowstorm Injures 25 in Chicago Yards
A blinding snowstorm caused three Chicago and Alton Railroad trains to crash in Chicago yards. Twenty five passengers and one employee were injured as rescuers freed trapped victims from wrecked Pullman coaches. A woman named Miss Strieger of Chicago communicated with rescuers as her compartment was cut free. Several bodies were believed buried in the wreckage.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Mart Strieger
Mae
New Year Festivities Open Holiday Season Night
Postoffice banks and business houses close January 2 as New Year celebrations begin the night of December 31. Observances include watch services, church gatherings, and bells and whistles as the city marks the arrival of 1928. Schools reopen Tuesday with the end of the two day holiday and many concerns remain idle for inventory.
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Gaual
Fog ties up 24 liners in harbor of New York
Fog disrupted harbor activity in New York blocking 24 ships at the piers as government and port officials monitor conditions The weather forecast calls for clearing skies but a cold snap and possible snow in northern and western sections later this week with temperatures remaining low.
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Harbor OF
New York
Washington de Ni Tapia
Dorsey Etchison Urges Frederick Sewage System Plan
H Dorsey Etchison a Frederick optimist argues for a comprehensive sewerage system costing about a half million dollars. He outlines a program including paving, park development, and Carroll Creek cleaning, stressing health and municipal improvement and warning of rising disease risk if action is delayed.
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U Dorsey Etchison
Frederick
Authve Uty
Dan Pee
Frederick de Fouly
North Patrick Streets
Baker Park
Bent
Carrall Creek
Menara
Carroll
Bagar Eid
Francia
Kolb
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Frank MM. Dertzbaugh
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Frederick Vanity
Jesse W. Kolb
Ideal Drags Company
Hersker
Henry Ford
Sam W
Sam W. Maples
Thomas Kemp
G. RB. Guild
Guild Business Corporation
Buffalo
Whch
Federal Reserve
Atlanta
Richmond
Sericaa
Kinois
Saiz
Ers
Metropolis
George Sheetenhelm
McKaig
Herman Buckey
Sue Souder
Mr. Buckey
Souder
Shellenheim
Sheetenheim
Buckey
United Brethren
West Second Street
Esrge
Bnidae
New Fork Barber
Aie Fey
H. Dorsey Etchison
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