Father Rejoices Still as Three Sons Died Railroading
Wesley Pope, 83, Baltimore railroad veteran, has seen three sons die in train accidents and still loves locomotive whistles. His son Elmer C. Pope died at a grade crossing crash near Brunswick when a truck collided with the train. Dudley Pope died last August from infection after knee injury. W. W. Pope was killed in 1900 after waving goodbye as his train passed through Brunswick. Pope notes many family members are railroaders and plans to keep working near the rails despite dangers.
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Wesley Pope
Baltmore
Baltimore and Ohio Langer
Rite
Elmer C. Pope
Ridgeville
Dorsey
Pais
Brunswick
Pope
Harry Pope
Washington
Shenandoah Valley
Baltimore
Ohia
Macraul Road
Two Injured In County Auto Accidents
A 47 year old railroad employee Irving Yingling was struck by a car Monday afternoon in Thurmont sustaining a compound fracture of the right leg severe lacerations and bruises. He was treated by Dr M A Birely then moved to Frederick City hospital. The driver I K Martin of Corning New York claims Yingling stepped into the road while walking and talking with another man. The New York men appeared before Justice A M Ecker.
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Irving Yingling
Maryland
Thurmont
M. A. Birely
Frederick City Hospital
Yingling
I. K. Martin
I. K. Martin, of ’ Corning, N.Y
Martin
New York
Justica A. M. Ecker
Washington's Angler Diary Reveals Poor Fishing Luck
Washington diaries from Valley Forge reveal Patience worn as an angler. Entries claim frequent bad luck with catches and odd grammar, noting winds and clouded days hampering fishing, while recounting minimal success across several dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Valley Forne
Washinton
Lea
Haining
Virginia
Tien
Burt
Doe
Three Years For Killing Mian In Auto Crash
A jury in Circuit Court found vO. Mab guilty of manslaughter for causing a fatal vehicle collision that killed Albert Spielcher, 21, on November 29. Judge Frank G. Wagainga sentenced Mab to three years in the Maryland Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. Mab
Frank G. Wagainga
Maryland
Albert Spielcher
Young Frederick Boy Suffers Concussion In Accident
James Stup eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Munroe Stup of Frederick Route 4 sustained a concussion of the brain Monday afternoon in an accident details unavailable. He was admitted to Frederick City Hospital about four o clock and his condition was not believed serious. Martin reportedly assumed responsibility for the injuries. State police were not notified of the arrest as far as could be learned.
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Martin
James Stup
Munroe Stup
Frederick
Route 4
Frederick City Hospital
Ile
William Summers
Jefferson Street
Blouses Feminity's Final Touch To Spring Fashion
New spring blouses are feminine and versatile for a wardrobe. Tailored types have short sleeves and convertible necklines while printed blouses in animal patterns offer chic options with waistcoat styling and colorful buttons. Linen crepe lawn organdy fabrics stay crisp. organdy neckwear can glamorize dark dresses. accessories can elevate even simple suits.
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New York
Resignation of Katherine Bowersox at Mr Airy High
Feb 22 report states Katherine Bowersox has resigned as commercial instructor at Mr Airy High School after eight years of service. She will teach at Patterson Park High School in Baltimore and started duties Monday. Irma Lawyer named to succeed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Airy
Katherine Bowersox
Elks Host First Annual Oyster Roast in Frederick
About 500 people attended Frederick Lodge 684 Elks annual oyster roast at the State Armory, with a Baltimore caterer serving oysters clams chowder shrimp haddock and hot dogs. Thirty shuckers waiters and cooks aided. Proceeds earmarked for county charity with tickets still out. next year's roast planned.
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Frederick Lodge
P.O. Elks
State Armory
Baltimore
Tim Sinn Fasannoep
Clarence C. Carty
the Elks
Frederick County
Carty
Local Notes From Spruce Run Community
Spruce Run Feb 22 reports visitors and illnesses among residents. Mrs Woodrow Kitne and Mrs Ira Lewis host and share quilting Wheel of Fortune with 13 bundles. Several families including Mellotts Lewis Gladhills Windfields update on visits and sickness. An agricultural note says oats treated with formalin may be used for stock feed if seed oversupply.
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Spruce Run
Woodrow Kitne
Ira Lewis
John Mellott
Grippe
Emmett Mellott
Iris
Pansy
Kitty
Melfott
Edward Kuhn
Near Lantz
Hetty
Tra Lewis
Prippe
Russell Lewis
Tra F. Lewis
Nice
Paul Gladhill
Blue Ridge Summit
Ernest Harne
C. c. Lewis
Lucy Lewis
Jesse Windfeld
William Toms
Ralph Lewis
Irz Lewis
Stanley Brown
Richard Horne
Albert Mellott
Ralph Willard
Harald
Willard
Russeh Lewis
Miss Nina
Christine
Jesse Windfield
Fannie Mellett
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U. S
U.S
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Wredertek B
MTL
Fred Jacoby, Jr
Camel
Fred
Alle
Johnny Murphy
Wes
TWA
Betty Steffen
Joselyn Libby
Jimmie Foxx
Boston Red Sox
George
Buckingham
Consol
Hollywood
P.S.T
WADC
CBS
Dan Rafferty
Sidney S. Werzel
Nooner
Bela de Tuscan
Turkieh and
Damester
Marian
NTA
Airy
C. C. Sponseller
Tecency
Valentine Bridge
North Main Street
Rachel Jones
Harold Molesworth
Waward Kain
J. Albert Nice
Norman Mood
Grace Routzuhn
Hubert P. Burdette
Philip G. Spencer
M.S. Pearce
C. C. Stiddlemoser
D. E. Smelser
Almdee Smelser
A. E. Pfoutz
Waynesboro
Dorsey Rebekah Lodge No
O. O. F. Hall
Mt. Atry
Red Cross
A. N. Bucktenshacmn
Doily Brandenburg
Lillian Yingting
Hattie Norwood
Wilson Etzler
Calvary M. E. Church
William Merrick
Merrick
Ralph Williar
Rudy Watkins
Charles Nicolson
Thomas Neff
Washington, D. C
Florida
Llurn Trip
Mr. Neff
W .Arman Hood
Elks
Armory
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