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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
1
A new assessment will be conducted this summer covering both real and personal property within the area. The notice indicates that property owners should expect appraisal activities to take place and may need to prepare for updated valuations.
The article notes heavier wheat shipments contributing to price gains while tax assessments for 1928 are being prepared with no countywide tax increase foreseen. It discusses crop prospects, export outlooks, and weather effects on winter wheat, with remarks on Argentina and Australia export activity and U.S. conditions. It also covers butter markets turning erratic in Chicago as buyers pull back from higher prices.
Montgomery County plans a plan reassessment for the year starting July 1 to cover theft losses and raise about 25000. The state commission requires a reassessment every five years. last general revaluation was in 1922 and the new assessment becomes effective in 1928. The county’s taxable base could rise from about 53000000 to 150000000 or 220000000, boosting revenues for bonds on wheels, roads, and other projects. The process will start promptly after the annual levy.
A colossal chestnut tree, believed the largest ever felled in Frederick, was cut on South Mountain East Week by Carlton E. Gross near Reno. Dynamite blew the trunk. nine or more squirrels reportedly died as debris scattered.
Eleven of the 16 major league clubs will hold spring camps in Florida with others spread to Louisiana California Texas and nearby sites. The New York Giants plan two Florida camps starting in Sarasota then St Augustine while the National and American leagues set up in cities from Clearwater to Tarpon Springs and Shreveport to Lakeland.
The city seeks to condemn the Margett property on West Patrick Street at Brewer's to clear way for the same plan as the adjacent Bantz site. A committee set a price of 52750 for the property and lease held by Central Garage Company. City attorneys Edward J. Smith and William M. Storm will represent the city along with Hargett's counsel Leo Weinberg and M. G. Umer Jr. and lessee W Clinton McSherry. The jury will reconvene next Wednesday. 48 jurors for the February term will be drawn Saturday morning.
An enthusiastic Woodsboro Lutheran men’s meeting gathered about fifty in the church social room. Speakers Rev W C Day and Howard Gross from Middletown urged farm and rural church cooperation and commitment to mission. A small orchestra and mixed quartet provided music, followed by refreshments served by church auxiliaries.
A fragmentary report notes a public state farm facing pressure to reorganize. Key details are unclear but the item highlights potential changes in management and land use plans.
Unseasonably warm weather gives way to dense fog over highways with motorists stranded and a risk of accidents. Officials warn a cold wave is coming as temperatures swing from 30 to 45 degrees and illnesses rise across counties.
Plans for resumed rehearsals and a February 8.15 session at Winchester Hall were announced alongside aims for a Music Week recital and a Palm Sunday sacred Oratorio. A Hood College choir involvement with two guest male soloists was also discussed. Lynch Grose and Was elected to the board amid attendance by Prof. Henry T. Wade and others.
The article reports a $100,000 allocation for pensions for retired Presbyterian ministers.
Mrs. Michael KE Pue of Belair arrives in Frederick to assume as executive secretary and probation officer on February 1, succeeding Miss Louise D Nelson who resigned. Elizabeth Ebert also resigns as assistant to Nelson and will wed in April. A reception at Court Street welcomes the new appointees with refreshments provided by Aldermen Reno and Hemp.
Folesting Encampment No 20 held a Friday night session to review Centennial events planned by the Grand Encampment. The Golden Rune degree was slated for Friday March 4 with officers elected for the 32nd term and various guards and assistants named for the duties.
Shanghai turmoil raises fear of a wider clash as Americans and other foreigners withdraw from key districts. Reports say Marines depart Guam en route to Manila while naval forces monitor the crisis and Britain and other powers consider reinforcements.
New York trading saw railroad shares buoyed by merger rumors and plans to unite Great Northern and Northern Pacific, while Wheeling & Lake Erie rose on unconfirmed acquisition chatter. Oil stocks gained on anticipated dividends, and Timken rose on rolling stock demand as Macy hit record highs and Kinney slipped on dividend news.
Maryland recorded the highest automobile fatality toll in state history for 1926, with 515 deaths, 30 more than 1923. Driver recklessness speed drunken driving negligence cited. Commissioner Baughman urged expanded highway patrol powers to curb fatalities.
A Virginian requests authority to extend a 40 mile line through a coastal region. The action aims to broaden coal transport capacity and improve rail connections, with officials reviewing the plan and potential occupancy arrangements.
Approximately 290 Frederick city and county residents attended an annual Grange supper at Braddock No. 305 in the trance hall on Friday evening. The event drew many visitors to the Grange hall as committees planned the meal and readings were shared by members including Thomas, Earl M, and others from the local group.
Relatives fear for Rev. Carmel I in Hagerstown amid unrest in Tugan province. A letter from November notes a tense situation and expected revolt, linking Father Raath to a school associated with the bed CoM in Tinseeck.
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