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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1922
Page
4
An official of the Child League of America notes rising demand for baby care and adoption, with fewer poor homes available and more educated childless couples seeking to raise youths. Meanwhile, national attention turns to the $75 million Farm Loan Bonds offering, expected to ease credit for farmers and stabilize agricultural markets by financing farming operations at favorable rates.
William Shaw known as BoI Shaw, a 41 year veteran locomotive engineer on the Western Maryland line, is confined to his Baltimore home after a runaway lumber car struck his engine near Highfield beyond Thurmont. He has survived major blizzards and floods, and longs to return to the cab, now sidelined for weeks with injuries from the wreck.
A reader endorses upcoming evangelistic meetings led by Rev Gllsen, Reg ge Eastes, and Prof. F J Ball at the Methodist Church. The letter praises their forceful preaching, uplifting singing, and hopes the series strengthens religious interest and community harmony despite denominational questions. Also mentions Kurt Downing’s prior prison outreach and a film project.
Hood College held a mid year reception Saturday evening in Alumnae Hall. Guests in the receiving line included Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Apple Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Webler Rev. and Mrs. H. L. G. Kieffer Dean Vrnce Mrs. Price and Miss Lautz. The Hood College orchestra provided music in what was a major social event of the season.
Frederick column items from The News February 13 1909 report smallpox case for Martin Kemp of Gackeystown and a sleigh accident injuring George Brengle. School board met appointing trustees and ratifying assistant teachers and contracts. New Board of Charities organized electing Brader T. Noco demus president and Jacob B. Tyson treasurer with R. R. Rice secretary. Appointments included Oscar D. Caller Montevue superintendent and Dr J S Mar ard physician. chaplains named and a Jersey State Acyum promotion for Rev Dr Cart family ties noted.
The column lists numerous residents and guests visiting or visiting away this weekend. Names include Dr. Louie W Hoffnen, Mrs. Thomas H Sheats, Clarence Stamper, Miss Bessie Bhraff, Mrs. P M Weight Jr, Paul Wright, Miss Havell Fogle, Lilian Keller, Catherine Walker, Prof Floyd Highingan, J Albert Baffer, Mary Schaeffer, Mrs. John T Shafer, Helen Shafer, Frederick Shafer, George W Frazier, Mrs J S Hedges, Mrs Wm Wirts, Mrs R T Thompson Jr, Mrs Chas Karn, Mildred Karn, Lilian Birely, Lawrence Kennedy and family, Mrs J N Dunnick, Karl Jacobson, J H Harris Jr, and others. Social visits span Frederick, Brunswick, Baltimore, and nearby towns. Several health updates note recoveries and illnesses including typhoid fever. The Maryland State School for the Deaf basketball team beat Shepherds College 27 to 19 in Shepherdstown, with strong defense by Serio and Uroanski.
A mounted golden eagle, killed by Adolph Hildebrand of Shookstown, was mounted by W. S. Gosnell, city taxidermist, and put on display near the corner of Market and Church. Frank Chase, formerly head gardener at Mercersburg Academy, has been appointed gardener at the Maryland State School for the Deaf and will begin March 1, with his family moving to 111 East Third Street.
Entry lists notable events and birthdays associated with February 12 across U.S. history including Cotton Mather and Abraham Lincoln birthdays, a 1825 treaty with Alabama and Georgia Indians, Bell's telephone demonstration in 1907, New York theatre closures in 1918, UNC opening in 1795, Missouri slavery debate in 1819, the American Temperance Society formed in 1826, Savannah hi anniversary in 1902, and China Republic recognition in 1912.
Large crowds filled the Morning Afternoon and Night programs at the revival meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church. Evangelist Battes preached on safety and sin while Prof Balmond led songs and solos. 188 people reconsecrated, 49 sought conversion, and 500 attended the men’s service.
The article cites Maryland Declaration of Rights on press freedom. It lists Balmond to sing God Give Us Homes. Rev Eastes to preach The Four Walls of Your Home. Wednesday Boosters Night with 18 children in choir for 30 minutes. Thursday 3 PM Old Folks Meeting. Evening songs and Eastes sermon. Services extend through Friday to Sunday.
The Middletown Chautauqua ends tonight with a stunt party by the Junior Chautauqua and a concert by the College Singing Girls. William W. Schumaker lectures on Three Lands at 3 pm, with Loretta Rush directing the junior group. Yesterday featured religious services at Zion Lutheran Church and a full four day run with well attended sessions and concerts by Recital Artists.
Mayoral hopes grow in Hagerstown with John Wareham a prominent baker added to potential Democratic candidates though he has not consented. Former Sheriff Richard Duffey is also mentioned. Ward 2 councilman Clyde Brewer and Ward 4 councilman Charles Bowman are named, with Bowman likely to run.
An open letter promotes SUSTO a Nutritive Tonic Tablet tested at a leading American medical college. It claims the tablet supplies essential vitamins minerals and proteins to strengthen weak nervous and anemic people, including old age convalescents and delicate children. The ad promises a 30 day trial for 10 cents per day with money back if health does not improve.
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