Flood Control Plans Weakened by Floods Across Nation
A early report traces long history of flood control efforts from 1930s through 1956. It notes Congress debates funding for dams and river works, federal roles, and the persistent impact of warm spells and soil erosion on flood risks, with references to the Mississippi and Missouri basins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Commerce Committee
National Resources Committee
Ageas
Natural Resources Committee
Permanent Natural Resources Board
Public Lands Committee
Prea. Solent
Permanent Resources Board
Mississippi Valley
New England
Ohio Valley
War Department
Army Board of Engineers
Resources Committee
Conservationlals
Agriculture Department
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Daily English Lesson on Common Word Mistakes
A compact guide highlighting misused phrases and frequent mispronunciations. It covers avoidable errors like de not say and forward voicing, notes common misspellings and offers a vocabulary-building tip focusing on a word per day with gendered adjective examples.
Salvation Army recollects 1927 flood relief recall
Memories of Adjt. Bernard C. Morris, commander in Frederick, recall his 1927 Mississippi flood relief transfer from Birmingham to Vicksburg. He notes clothing and food distributions by the Salvation Army, with Marshall area operations including Wheeling and Wellsburg, West Virginia, aiding homeless families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjt
Bernard C. Morris
Salvation Army
Frederick
Mississippi
Birmingham
Ala
Vicksburg
Miss
Adj
Morris
George Tf. Marshall
Hartmore
Wheeling
Wellsburg
Pathernesburg
W.va
Mado Marshall
Russian and Soviet Works to Be Published in 1097
Moscow reports five nations plan to issue numerous Soviet books in 1097 including multiple editions of major Russian poets. The program lists tens or hundreds of thousands of copies across volumes from Gorky to major Russian authors, with collective editions and collected works slated for early release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
APO
Ussya
Tuebbarr
Gorky and
Ure
Masaiavely
Volke Wall de Putdasteck
Pub Heaton Wall
Russielaesses inCingol Nobkraviey
Levenenteay
Turpenes
Montgomery County Bonds Fund School Construction Sold
Montgomery County Commissioners sold bonds totaling about 2.1 million dollars to the John Nuveen Co of Chicago at par with a stated interest rate. Proceeds will fund a Kensington Junior high school construction about 1600000 for Chevy Chase Elementary work and Sherwood High School grounds improvement in Sandy Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
John Nuveen Co
Chicago
Kensington
Chevy, Chase
Sherwood High School
Sandy Spring
Local Army Enlistments Reported From Frederick Area
Vernon M Koontz and Tay C Koontz brothers of Frederick along with James W H Kipp of East South Street Frederick and Targies W Murphy Frederick enlisted in the U S Army for Infantry and Motorized Field Artillery in the Hawaiian Islands. Sgt Chop of the Army Recruiting Service will be at Frederick Post Office on March Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon M
Tay C. Koontz
Tl. F
Frederick
James WH. Kipp
East South Street
Targies W. Murphy
RLF
U. S. Army
Hawaiian Islands
Sgt Chop
Army Recruiting Service
March Saturdiy
New Editor Named at Mountain Deho College Report
G. H. Roth of Gettysburg Pennsylvania named editor in chief of Mountain Deho at Mount St. Marys College. Robert J. ODonnell of Brooklyn NY promoted to editor in chief in a separate internal move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Roth
Gettysburg
Mount St. Mary's College
Robert J. O'Donnell
Brooklyn
Noy
Fifty and Twenty Years Ago in Frederick
A Frederick newspaper recounts the Independent Holemnen annual meeting with officers elected led by President James McSherry and other roles listed. A 15 year old daughter of Mrs Samuel Frey near Wolfsville died in a clothing fire while the mother was away at a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McSherry
Edward S. Biehelberger
J. W. Baughman
John C. Ward
Toseph Fo Breanhhaner
Tyson
J. Rosenstock
Ginner
Kal
Rose
C. B. Shape
George E. Salter
Samuel Frey
Wolfsville
Waert
Daniel Shroveer
Ume
Slowing Up of Tif Property Reassessment Blamed on Politics
Local column notes Frederick and Brunswick tax practice budgets, with big districts finishing reports while some seek to hide increased valuations from tax books. A separate report recalls a fatal explosion at a lime kiln plant near Woodboro and Le Gore, killing Ira Boozer. his widow and two children are left in distress. Three LeGore youths depart home seeking westward, with varying distances stepped before being stopped near Martinsburg by a railroad detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Brunswick
Enunty
Moercick and Sons
Woodaboro
Ira Boozer
LeGore
Curt
Tne LeGore
Walter Carty
William Patty
Allen Richardron
Martineburg
W. Va
Chicago
J W. Warner
Bro
Nave
Charles D
Tand
Patrick Street
North Market Street
Carlton Moleswortit
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Heewhall Club
Bowsers Langue
Garden Club Meeting and Firelight Lectures in Frederick
The Frederick Garden Club will meet February 12 at the home of Mrs G Hunter Howers on West Second Street. Lectures include a talk on Japanese Gardening by Musa Helen P Davia of Wellestay College. Attendees include many local residents and visiting guests. social events and desserts follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Frederick Garden Club
Mra
Hunter Howers
West Second Street
Eftpos College
Musa Helen PL Davia
Wellestay
T. Poole Jones
Court Street
M. C. Carson
Hood College
Chattanooga
Tenn
C. B. Andrews
Andrews
At Large Luncheon And Bridge In Frederick
A large bridge luncheon Saturday at 1 PM at the Francis Scott Key Hotel hosted by Mrs Walter F. Martin of Pelham New York drew many guests. Prize winners were Mrs Harry J. Leichert first, Miss T Poole Jones second, and Mrs Frank H Hedges draw. Several social events followed as Mrs Martin’s visit continued with bridge parties and teas across Frederick, including gatherings hosted by Mrs Braneis W Walker Mrs Francis H Markell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Walter F. Martin
Pelham
Harry J. Leichert
Mex T. Poole Jones
Frank H. Hedges
Mra Martin
Potts
Francis H. Markell
Mary
Jutia Williamson
David C. Winehrener
Francia W. Walker, Jr
Isabelle Kunkel Daniel
Robert R. Luckile
T. Paule Jones
John Fd. Sehell
Auran i H. Anders
Edward B. Nicodemus
Charles Gould
A. Austin Peorre
Charley W. Ruws
Jn. Blis
Frank Nicodtumus
Charles B. Trail
Charles McC. Mathias
Richard Potts
George Tollinger
Dudley Page
Harry J. Lebbers
Ernest Helfenstein
John §. Newman
J. Allene Williamson
Cyrus Gimbrill
George R. Dennis
Honey Fewett Orth
Martin
Virginian Grayson
Braneis W. Walker
West Second Street
Nest
Walsh
New York
H. N. Hicks
Buckeystown
West Church Street
Mra. Martin
T. Poole Jones
Mass
Louie Potts
Mary Nicodemus
MM Louise Johnson
Court Street
Radward
Nicodemus
Francis W. Walker
Horey J. Lebbers
Edward P. Thomas
James HW. Gambrill
Charles S Lane
FE. B. Nicodemus
J. Alline Willamsno
Ann R
Louise Potts
Charles W. Ross
M. Louise Johnson
Ernest Helfensein
Aaron R. Anders
Young M Zerbe the Prolific Celebrity Photographer
In New York and Hollywood the Yale graduate Jerome Zerbe, known as Young M Zerbe, photographs celebrities at play. He praises Norma Shearer and Ina Claire, sketches Hollywood portraits, and plans to remain a bachelor while continuing his social lenswork at night clubs and in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glorge Ross
York
London
Cecil Beaton
Paris
Man Ray
Rurell
Manhat
Ome
Jerome Zerbe
Yale
M. Zerbe
Lown
Sncial
Ruy Zerbe
Alexandra Ghika
Roumania
Zerbe
Hollywood
Norma Shearer
Alice White
Gary Cooper
Elsa Maxwell
New York
Debs
Today in History anniversaries and notable births
A compact list of historical birthdays and events including Swedenborg, Paine, Lee, Gallatin, Wyeth, McKinley, and Pushkin. Notes mark birth years, death dates, and political milestones, with scattered sentiments on today’s birthdates and a concluding reflection on fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanueel Swedenborg
New Church
Thomas Paine
America
England
New York
Henry Lee
Harry
Virginia
Albert Gallatin
Pennsylvania
Congress
the Treasury
Geneva
Nathaniel J. Wyeth
Oregon
Bible Thought and Reflections on Wisdom
A concise frontispiece-like note cites Proverbs 11 12 about wisdom and restraint and includes a quip crediting Conareve that “he knew nothing.” The fragment presents a literary musing on knowledge and restraint rather than a narrative event.
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the Daily News
Court Sirett
Marriene
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing
Mt Leek
Pyastaar
Arbociated Presb
Acy
Brimer Corporation
Rae Atte
Prederck
the News
WAT
Worthington
Atnre
Ata
Thesmmeint
Toeswett
Lilan
RK Schley
Hasthetrnt
Mies Anna, Brown
Tieet Nedies’ Priser
Bride
Henry de Rrimsburg
Macs Mairgaret Nesant
Draw
Mr. Malliam
Deliphaie
Prise
Branes Petratt
Wert College
Prevident and
Mes
Sdaber Vatertala
Tatenstlin Clases
Weney
Teed College
Etta
Willa Ro Birnfart
Dotuistown
Central M High School
Johstown
Baornhart
Anna Catherine
Diernhart
Perdemels
West Chester
Pas
St Maury's Chapter
All Saints Church
G. A. Callan
Patrick Sheel
Tapipu
Tia
Evelyn Caldwell Hume
Calticore
N. Caldwell Hume
Dr. Hume
Adamstown
George Ewing
Farrington
James Farrington
Steubenville
Hume
University Parkway
Baltimore
Gura
Massachusetts
David Baker
Alexander Wolfe
Wellestoy Hills
Wolfe
Matthew Fenton
Joseph D. Nake
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Dave Ha- Lin
Southerners
Mmessige
Richard Reefer
Dance Fund
Kiwanky Club
Charles S. Houck
Charles Appel, Jr
John Francis Smith
Sir Mary So Muaulsby
Woollernton
Poc
Bey Mtra
Wallis Crasefidalin
Tan
Samuel E. Brown
J Chithrinouisy
Mioy
Matdsby
Lewis It Dertyhaugh
Moy
Mies
Harry Haller
Liboy Brent Keefer
Russia
Keefer
Thelma Nixdorf
Rockwell Terrace
Eastern Star
Armnund Fance
Order of Eastern Star
Welthouse
Joe Stephens
Helen Schaefer
Richard Kling
Wilbur Seeger
Edward Cromver
Harry Dumey Birs
Sowell
van Himbury
Mesers
Clfford Yinger
Paul Simpson
Frank W. Rothenhoefer
Warry Davis Radel
Rosemont
Weld
James B. Ranck
Sam W. Maples
T. Stuart Holler
Georgy Apley
Marquant
Marianne Maples
Jean Collmus
St. Mary's Seminary
Preston "Phillips
Westminster
Harry Derr
Libertystown
Oliver Thomas
Libertytown
Owings Stone
Stanley Staley
Regina Diller
Wilbur Hammaker
Mary Etzler
Hammaker
Derr
Soe
Coorkys
By Williams
Iil
Erne
Robert Hardy
Mildred Boswell
Washington
Helen Fulton
Pont of Rocks
Tie
David Fulton
Charles Fleming
Popwar Springs
Robert E. Delaplaine
Geo. B. Delaplaine
William T. Delaplaine
W. T. Delaplaine
Miles Lillian Biredy
Lilian K. Schley
G. B. Delaplaine
Rob't E. Delaplaine
Elias J. Ramsburg, Jr
Dorothy Dutrow
Eugene G. de Bullet
Virginia Williamson
J. Aleine Whmameon
Julius Franklin Abernethy
Hickory
Margaret Leah Abernethy
Mood Colege
Edmond UW. Smith, Jr
Edmsond Henderson Smith
Fitzgerald, Go
Abernethy
Smith
Umictury Daily Record
Claude 5
Record Fromaney
Hood
Hickory High School
Record
University of Florida
Davidson College
Country Club
The
Catoctin Country Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
R. E. Town
Charles C. Carty
Albert S. Brown
Mr.Brown
Henry H. Lefferts
Arlington, Va
Mr. Brown
Edwin B. Hay
Edwin 8. Hay, Jr
Jewel Nash
New York City
T. E. L. Strider
James Strider
Leetown
W. Vae
Charles T. Cockey, Jr
Pikesville
Thomas Cockey
Catonsville
F. A. Gains
William DeLashmutt
Mary DeLashmutt
Chevy Chase
Mattie Pope
John Mo del Lash
Gertrude King
Mildred Keyser
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
Carlisle Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Iva
Mr. Clapp
Washington and Lee
Robert E. Clapp
John Showers
Constitution Ffall
National Symphony Orchestra
Kunkel Danielt
Peeurt Square
St. Anthony's
John M. Roddy
Emmitsburg
Thea Jay
Chas, Schultz
Sain Krietz
Dorothy Reddy
Foltomore
Ate
Jamee Fb Oteaty
Mise
Helen Pitlane
Bickhamton
John Q
Alexander Pushkin
Kansas
Conerves
Supreme Court
Lin
Hayes
Tilden
Parly
Gov. Sratmadge
Georgia
Edward F. McGrady
Jersey City
N. J
United States
Walter F. George
Preston
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Richmond
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Cleveland
Berton Hratey
Madison
Wis
Frederick Palmer
Katonah
N.Y
Pleasantville
Owen Davis
Portland
Maine
Hugh R. Wilson
Switzerland
Evanston
Ernst Lubtsch
Germany
Leslie A. Miller
Wyoming
Junction City
Kans
Bible Thought
Conareve
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