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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1923
Page
5
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The article argues against claims that modern youth are degenerate, noting that parents erode authority while teachers retain faith in youths. It observes better school discipline, less idle time, and rising civic standards, opposing critics who label youth as uncontrollable and scandalously loose.
The Interdenominational Missionary Union of Frefierieck held a Day of Prayer for missions at Grace Reformed Church on February 26. Ted presided as president and lectured on the Licht of ed. Miss Hites from the Baptist Board spoke, a Mary from China returned, and Elmer Dix presented a solo. An ample offering benefitted the Women’s Union Christian Colleges. The next public meeting is planned.
The sale of a city residence on West Fifth Street in Takoma Park to Mr. and Mrs. George PL Esterir is recorded. The property was sold by Cramer and Stauffer real estate with loan and insurance rect, for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Z Stull, and referenced as their lot of ground.
Timeline entries note Bagdad captured by the Monge and Buon falling to twenty feet in New England on February 20. Frigate Constitution conflicts with British vessels. Kentucky imposes martial law against the Ku Klux Klan in 1869. Leo XIII elected pope in 1877. Unemployed men dispersed in Boston in 1994.
The Inquiring Reporter gathers opinions on Braddock Heights as a summer resort. Residents urge improved roads from the substation to the pool, public tennis courts with small fees, more park amusements, and lower rail fares to attract visitors and boost park popularity.
Mrs Hobeces Wallis hosted a double reception at her Te West Think Street home with church groups present. Guests included Mrs Albert Wallis and Mrs ton Darvall, as well as Carrie Shipler Fannie Ourraw and Kate Ourraw. A birthday cake with candles was shared amid praise of Mrs Wallis who is active in All Saints and St Mary’s church work. Nearby, a surprise party for Mrs Burdette of Plain No. 4 featured a deli dinner and many relatives and neighbors in attendance.
A fragment recalls dry agents not chasing the well connected, preferring steady liquor. The speaker notes a time when women who smoked and painted lived in one town corner, hinting at social scenes of earlier days.
Westminster Maryland February 20 Farmers of Maryland will soon receive from John Denney agricultural statistician Bureau of Agricultural Economics several figures. March will show average value of cultivated farming per acre and relative national comparisons. Rural urban context noted with remarks on markets and facilities supporting Maryland agriculture and the department's work.
Mary Ann Wilson celebrated her 100th birthday on January 3 in New Canada Minnesota. A native of Maryland she moved to Minnesota with her husband in 1875 and has lived here most of her life. She remains in good health able to read without glasses and recall vivid stories of telegraph locomotives airplanes and other inventions. Her husband Adam Wilron died about 30 years ago. She has three sons J V B D and Douglass Wilson all over 60 and three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Deeds record transfers including Laura Pittinger to JL William Shipley and wife in county, Joseph Grinder to Rose Proactor and husband, real estate in Emmitsburg, Emma Sellers to Theodore Bollinger in Emmitsburg, Muray Wilts to Gilmore Ro Flautt in city, and marriage licenses for Lor’s Station Creagerstown with Kin and Mildred Rippeon of Frederick.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick as reported by Yae News column. A horse attached to a sleigh ran away injuring Richard Zimmer but he was unhurt. The Gus Sun Minstrels arrived in Frederick for a noon street parade and concert with Lee Hanshew as an orchestra member.
About 126 Boy Scouts and Knights of Pythias members gathered at the Pythian Castle for a Monday night anniversary program. The event celebrated the 60th Knights of Pythias order and the 15th anniversary of the Boy Scout movement in America with speeches, badge presentations, and leadership addresses.
A field on the site for the OWid Fellows Home caught fire on Saturday from a spark from a passing locomotive. No damage was reported as seven fires burned weeds and stubble.
The illustrated room shows the architect’s error in using rounded arches for doors and windows. The arches make the space feel cozier but reduce perceived height, giving a softer, less castle-like impression.
Local notes from Monrovia report visits by Roby Watkins Delia Beall Walter Cecil Uriah Lawson and families, with relatives and weekend gatherings. A random political analysis snippet discusses Mugwumps and Independents, followed by an advertisement for Rural Guaranteed Roach Powder with a Druggist endorsement.
Notices announce executors and assignees in Frederick County Maryland. They warn creditors to present claims by September 4 1923 and debtors to pay promptly. Public sale reports list sale amounts 1546.06 and 1675.00 with court orders to ratify. Additional notices grant testamentary letters to Charles F M Walter and list executor names Bert W Walter and Charles A Walter with payment deadlines.
Lenten readings highlight Jesus calling twelve apostles from Mark 3 13 14. Meditation notes that the great multitudes followed, yet only twelve were chosen for constant companionship to be sent forth in ministry.
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