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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text from a Frederick Maryland newspaper page mentions the Daily News AM Independent, publication details, printing company, and mispelled or garbled items about corporate descriptions and Associated Press association.
In a discussion about intercollegiate football, Br Br Angell cautions that college football could be eclipsed by professional leagues as crowds and revenue grow. He notes NFL style expansion risks and wonders if colleges with strong athletic facilities could survive by attracting regular campus crowds.
Russell Elverly was elected president of the Junior Fire Company Dramani Bugle Corps at the annual election held Thursday night in the Junior engine hall. Augustus Borne retired from the presidency. A large crowd attended. Other officers named include Albert Eyler as vice president and Charles Bell as recording secretary.
In Creagerstown the St John Lutheran Sunday School held its annual election on December 23 naming Rovaugh Berger as superintendent Clarence Long as assistant superintendent Miss Ruth Hav wedi Putman as treasurer Miss Bessie Bell as pianist Miss Hida Long as assistant pianist Miss Virginia Heeca as superintendent of the primary department Mrs Clarence Long as assistant superintendent Aus George Hubbard as pianist Mrs Josephine Free as superintendent of the Grade Rollers Morris Smith named for a role.
An excerpt reflects Will Rogers and Oklahoma University debating disarmament versus armament. The dialogue compares American and British views, noting rural versus urban perspectives and public reaction.
The Woman's Auxiliary met December 27 at Mary Catherine Page's home. Devotionals focused on Christ Our Companion In Sharing With Others. Christmas readings and songs followed. Rev Turner led prayer. They decided to buy a cord of wood for the church. Eight members and three visitors attended. The next meeting is January 30 at Mrs Edgar Davis's home.
A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Shook in Thurmont for their daughter Paincia Ata Shook on New Year's Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Shook, Miss Catharine Fraley, Mrs. John Kesselring, Mrs. Steines Y, Mrs. Samuel Long and others from the Thurmont area. The birthday cake had three candies and was baked by Paincia’s mother.
Local notes recount two old items from Frederick with scattered fragments about public notices, county actions, and a brief mention of deputies named by the county commission. The text is fragmented and references names like William E Myler and Hasty De gene Alexander and a rural incident involving a collision that caused no serious injuries.
New Year at home events feature Mrs. Charles McC. Knott and Mrs. Moss Bersha among hosts. Luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel precedes a Cant Club reunion, with invitations sent to members in Merida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore. Prizes awarded by Mrs. Harry Lebher, with guests including Mrs. Reese Cassard and Miss Ann Selley. Rev Dr Traver hosts Lutheran congregation gathering.
The engagement of Miss Tow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tow of Terrace, to Mr. Theron Green of Columbus was announced. Hostesses Mrs. Frank Suman and AH Harrkeen hosted, with several social events noted, including New Year gatherings and annual receptions attended by many local residents and visiting guests.
Fontaine Fi an of New York City visits Mrs Grayson B Haller and family on East Third street while Mrs Hammond Clary hosts a West Patrick street card club. A Bridge Party yields prizes for Mrs Luckie and Mrs van Bergen. Camp Fire Girls hold a dance with Sperry Storm’s orchestra. numerous locals attend with chaperones listed. The Haller family welcomes visitors and a high school class gathering occurs on West Patrick street.
A reader describes a rising song and its airplay across the country noting fans react strongly. Mentions Ed Fader inventor and Tun Pan Alley figures including Guy Lombardo Isham Jones O Nelson Abeisen Bea Beseae and several major orchestra leaders. The piece predicts widespread phonograph record demand and coast-to-coast attention as the tune gains traction.
Historical notes recall key figures born or died, including predespian reformer and suffrage advocate from Wantucket Massachusetts, English dramatist and critic Douglas Jerrold, and civil rights figures. It also marks milestones such as the Oxford Provident Building Association of Philadelphia, experimental postal savings banks opening in 1911, and the Provost Marshal General report in 1912.
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