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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
1
A petition urging stW School for ChiY to be considered by the Board of Education has been prepared and will be presented at the upcoming meeting. The action seeks approval and discussion of the proposed school and its funding.
Multiple groups petition Frederick County officials for hard-surfaced roads from Ridgeville to Rocky Ridge and beyond. Residents urge safer routes to schools and clinics, with advocates stressing rural prosperity depends on better highways. Local leaders discuss funding, including a proposed gasoline tax, to support ongoing road work.
William F. Woodward of Portland and his wife touring the nation with a Nodze sedan urged placing a school building on city park land. He cites Portland as a concrete example and praises park property for rural and urban school work. He stresses wealthier Americans aiding needy schools and rural education.
An item lists Columbia Lodge officers and attendees including secretary L. Mit H C Zacharias Hatn Groves and Rev G Nevin, with names like Norman Siagen and Frank Mantz. It references addresses on Suka? Narlet street and mentions Mr aunt Mrs Mantz of York Pennsylvania and Carissie Pennsylvania.
A dispatch from Hankow notes the recall of the U S minister to China as hostilities loom. Reports describe British quarters attacked by rebels and American bluejackets withdrawing under orders while British authorities tighten controls.
Ashley M. Abendschein of Washington is named manager of the Stanley Crandall Theatre in Frederick replacing James Bayard. Abendschein comes from Crandall’s Savor Washington house with theatrical experience and plans to move his family from Washington to Frederick soon. He began as a houseman at Crandall and rose to manager through hard work and ambition.
The Jefferson Choral Society formed at a Monday meeting with W. A. R. Bell named director. Officers include Miss Mary Slagle president Calvin Fry vice president Mrs Luther Buszard secretary Miss Effie Hise pianist. 35 members. First concert planned for February. meetings every Thursday at 7 50 p.m. Sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association with an open invitation to all.
The estate of the late James Duke is valued at 89 million with administration notes listing taxes and expenses. A separate accident on South Marion between Clarke and the hill damaged a car, but the driver was uninjured. An engagement was announced Monday between Miss Anna Maria and Dr. Thomas Ordeman of Frederick Casper E. Cline Jr. Students from Johns Hopkins University are mentioned in relation to Casper E. Cline Jr.'s studies.
The Kiwanis Club at the Francis Scott Key hotel named Frederick dew erst as president for 1927 after the weekly luncheon. The retiring president handed over the gavel and Patton’s signature plaque amid praise for civic and philanthropic work. Bank loans and insurance certificates dominated discussion with members noting the complex process to secure funds and the role of banks in financing club activities.
A communal service week opens led by the pastor with readings from scripture and a message on redemption. The speaker emphasized adoption into God’s family through Jesus Christ and urged faith to find peace in the Father and the Spirit. The event occurred at the Southern Methodist church.
Ten Hood College students joined hundreds of U.S. college representatives at a Milwaukee conference addressing war, racial equality, and the economy. The event featured calls for student involvement and debates over future U.S. military action, with participants expressing varied views on war and social reform.
A son shot his father at the Duncan home in Harney County. The assailant fled in a car after wounding the elder Duncan in the right breast. The wounded man was recovering and warrants were issued for the suspect’s arrest upon his return.
The Past Masters Association of Troedosick County held its annual meeting and banquet at the Masonic Temple with about 33 in attendance. Officers reelected included A. LeRoy McCale as Right Worshipful Master and Samuel G. Duvall as Right Worshipful Warden. Dr AL Radcliff appointed Janitor Warden and other officers listed. The banquet, organized by Mrs William C Birely and others, followed the meeting.
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