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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
11
Smithsburg and nearby areas report social calls by Smithsburg residents and visitors from Baltimore and White Plains. Probate and funerary notices include the death of Lydia Russman near Smithsburg at age 70, with services at Mt Bethel and U church. Local pastors in Washington County announce transfers affecting Smithsburg St Paul and Hancock churches.
Mrs Emil Denemark leads money-winning owners this winter as her stable Prosperous Racing enjoys a run of 26 victories at Tropicana Park and Hialeah. The Chcheaga matron finished last year with RTL Ae in total purses.
Franklin Tracey and Russell Kuhn of Smithsburg visited CCC Camp at Fort Frederick last Saturday. Tracey returned to his parents near Good Hope after months at the camp. Slee Wissard of Cavetown was in an accident near Smithsburg when his car ran into an embankment. he was rescued and taken for medical care. Many residents reported ailments and visits to hospitals, with social visits and local gatherings mentioned. The Piney Creek Presbyterian Sunday school donated $1660 to the Red Cross for Hood stationers. The Mason and Lovon Telephone Company held its January meeting with several officers in attendance. A February grand jury in Hagerstown urged a full-time watchman for the Washington County courthouse to protect records from fire and damage.
New York February report states Edwin Markhiar the poet known for The Man With The Hoe was declared incompetent by a Brooklyn Supreme Court jury chaired by Justice George E Brower. The 80 year old’s memory and understanding were deemed impaired, his sister-in-law Miss Mary Murphy appointed guardian, and the proceedings followed. The poem author pleaded briefly before the jury but was unable to continue.
Fragmented OCR records mention a recre ation period following a route transaction and a social gathering. Attendees named include Mrs Woeds, Magykethun Ridgely, Mia T WooGtetn, with refreshments provided. A sar chet Wall meeting is planned at Stet Hates Bare's home in West South ac McMuraiay vreeds Vileonan at Hoateloode.
The Walkersville Domeskateers held their February meeting at Miss Beattie Stauffer’s home. Fifteen members answered roll with favorite books, two visitors attended, and the group sang several songs. Refreshments were served. the March meeting will be at Dorothy Zimmerman’s home.
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