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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
4
A wartime society debate urges fair taxation through competent tax boards and honest officials. It argues the income tax depends on citizens reporting accurately, warns against cheating, and stresses benefits like free education and opportunities that nations provide. It contends the burden should be borne with cheerfulness as citizens support their country.
A letter to the editor from a Frederick citizen extols Evangelist Eastes and President J. Ramond for religious meetings at a local church. The writer urges faithful participation, noting spiritual stirring, renewed duty, and the preacher’s compelling sermons.
In a local query, residents ROY W Poole Rosemont Avenue LLOYD Culler South Market Street L. Edgar Betson near Frederick Charles A Opel East Third Street and William H. Kren South Market Street predict more building in Frederick this spring than last. Most foresee a strong upturn and say the boom is coming.
Mrs Pearl Barthlow who has been visiting her mother Mrs Wm Bright well in this city has returned to London Ontario Canada where she will resume her duties as a nurse.
A Sunday evening lecture on Arizona and the Southwest will be given in the Graci Reformed church Sunday at 7 30 by Rev Mr Hoover, who recently served as Interchurch World Movement State Supervisor of Survey. His 116 slides cover pueblos, ruins, the Grand Canyon, Salt River Valley irrigation, and other desert scenes. Admission is free, with a voluntary offering.
Secretary of State of West Virginia grants a charter to the C. F. Thomas and Sons Brick Company of Buckeystown with capital stock of 35 000. Incorporators include C. F. Thomas W. H. Thomas A. W. Nicodemus Jr John H. Baker and H. D. Baker. The Frederick items note storefront alterations and local society appointments.
After 45 years as an engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, John W. Bowers and his wife Mrs. Bowers marked their fiftieth anniversary at their daughter’s home, with 28 family members attending. Messages from Charles W. Galloway conveyed congratulations. the event also notes Bowers’s service and a past wreck. Valley Savings Bank directors elected at Middletown meeting.
Rev WH H Weber elected pastor of Christ Lutheran Church York after congregational vote. He has asked two weeks to decide on acceptance. Justice moves to curb loafers in Rockville as four young men are found guilty but have sentences suspended on costs.
The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School observes its mid winter rally this Sunday afternoon at 145 o clock. Programs are prepared for the main school, junior and beginners departments with special features. Last year’s rally was a success and this year is expected to draw a large attendance.
A long smoldering Baltimore warehouse blaze at John E Hurst & Company on Sharp German streets destroyed about 125 million in property, burned for hours and forced evacuations. The fire, covered into the next night, left extensive damage and hundreds of firms affected across the city.
February dates mark key events from John Quincy Adams election on February 4 1825 to Jefferson Davis presidency and Robert E Lee command. Noted moments include Nebraska admission over veto on February 9 1867 and electoral commission vote in Florida in 1877.
Crowded Methodist Episcopal church fills the venue for the third revival. The Boosters Choir of 300 youths performs and the program features colored screen visuals and notable solos. Evangelist Eastes denounces unbelief as the church’s biggest devil and urges personal evangelism amid calls for more active faith.
A fragment notes that religious tests should not be required for public office in Maryland. It cites Article 37 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, stating that only a declaration of belief in God may be required, and that no other oath of office may be prescribed by the legislature.
D F Shamberger of the Agricultural Corporation of Maryland says the War Finance Corporation holds several million dollars for Maryland farmers. Banks may apply for funds with satisfactory security, loan terms up to one year, under an authorization lasting until July 1. Senator Weller’s letter notes substantial Western bank loans but no Maryland applications yet.
County commissioners move to fix the eight mile gap on the historic highway from Philadelphia to Winchester. Taneytown area taxpayers led by David Mehring and Joseph Brooks asked for action. State Roads Commission favored as principal road with at least two miles completed this year. A Montgomery County farmers convention at Sandy Spring on February 14 is announced.
Report of a local division victory at Bors High School yesterday morning. Names mentioned include Kenneth Jalles Tepre, Walker Jolliffe, B. Walker Smith, and A. Wal ter Smith in a terse recap of participants and outcomes.
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