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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
1
Members review the year during the Diwanis annual meeting noting achievements and upcoming projects. Officers report on financials while committees outline plans for community service and fundraising activities.
Local club notes high 1928 attendance and a year of active service. Francis Scott Key Hotel hosted the session as 1928 president Wilson received a past president button and William T. DelaRaine was installed as the new president. Case summaries detail orthopedic work for several children, hospital stays, and bracing.
In Youngstown Ohio a kerosene can exploded in a kitchen igniting a fire that burned Mildred Miller four and John Miley seven. Det 31 AP reports the father attempted to fight the blaze and received burns that may prove fatal.
About 20 antiadministration Democrats reportedly planned to bolt the Maryland legislature caucus. Leaders would choose a candidate to oppose E Brooke Lee for Speaker and a floor leader. A separate report suggested bolters might challenge Curtis’s eligibility based on his failure to take his seat in the prior session.
Charley Shepherd, a Black convict charged with the murder of J D Duvall at Parchman prison and the kidnapping of Duvall’s 2 year old daughter Ruth, surrendered after a message led to a plantation home. Miss Laura Keeler aided in detaining him and arranging the transport to the state prison farm.
Coroner's jury finds Lester Denova a 35 year old mechanic of Ladiesburg fatally struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at a grade crossing between Ladiesburg and Good Intent. The Ford touring car was demolished and dragged about 360 feet. view was obstructed by a small freight stack near the rails. Engineer E. E. Karshaw and conductor William Cromer were aboard the laden freight. Denova died at 11:05 a.m. Survived by his widow.
The paper reports a Sunday resume of church activities including the last service of the Church Loyalty Campaign at Cen fennizi Memorial United Brethren with Rev. George W. Strine presiding. Garver spoke on loyalty and offerings benefited the local church. Upcoming evangelistic services were postponed due to community illness. Also noted were morning worship, choir anthem, Junior Endeavor details, and announcements of a Christians Party, prayer meetings, Holy Communion, and a Christmas program at Harmony Grove community chapel with a 4-H hub theme and local participants.
Report from San Jose notes Costa Rica imports mainly from the United States amid rising demand for autos and machinery. German goods gain share through underpricing, while American goods hold strongest position in key sectors such as automobiles, steel, and cement. Costa Rican tastes show cosmopolitan influence with French and Dutch luxury items, and local life mirrors American customs.
A 1930s panoramic of Costa Rica notes a small army, growing foreign investment, and plans to expand infrastructure. It mentions American firms like United Fruit and Sinclair staking large land and railroad interests, a push for highway loans, and social chatter at a Hoover luncheon.
Mr Trail spoke to the youth at the AA Saints Episcopal Sunday school in the chapel at 4 PM. He described his Princeton Theological Seminary studies and time at Franklin and Marshall and the Philadelphia Divinity School. He urged religious education at home and highlighted the Sunday School as key to youth instruction.
A successful first annual reunion for Frederick High School’s 1978 class was held Friday night at the school. Strine's Orchestra provided music. refreshments were served. Chaperones were Prof. B. Fenio Harris and Piet. C. H. Remsvurg. Organizers included Dias Esteie Baumagaer Wallam Fisher and J. Donal Moberty.
Frederick county members of the Maryland Legislature prepare for the opening caucus and convening of the Assembly in Annapolis. The Tuesday night caucus centers on the fight to reelect Delegate E Brooke Lee as Speaker, with several Frederick and Montgomery county delegates listed as attendees. Gov. Albert C. Ritchie is expected to address a joint session after noon.
A hospital fire in West Kentucky Street led to seven people rescued and seven more evacuated from various wards. Fire crews battled flames, gaining control with $2000 in property losses reported. Two firefighters sustained injuries while assisting in the effort.
Washington reports a Treasury official says deaths from poisoning by liquor declined overall during the holidays compared with prior years. He notes some acute alcoholism cases still occurred and credits public education for the improvement.
Martinsburg West Virginia area delegates push a plan to span the Potomac with toll bridges linking Williamsport Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry or replace them. The plan envisions state control of tolls and funding and supports county distribution of auto licenses though legislative hurdles remain.
London December 31 King George’s prolonged serious illness continues to present a difficult problem for doctors. Official bulletin notes the king is extremely weak with no setback but public anxiety remains high. A restful day reportedly followed a restless night as eminent medical staff strive to overcome the exhaustion.
A record notes a diversified New Year’s observance at midnight marking the transition into the new year with varied traditions. The entry highlights inclusive practices and community participation across local groups.
The notice lists gunfire prohibitions and bell cautions for New Year observances. It mentions a single city delivery on Tuesday and two collections in the city and at the post office with nearby windows open from 7 to 9 pm. It also reports a hospital visit for a fracture and a marriage notice for Grace Eeper and a Mr Phimieiphis with local relatives noted.
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