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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
7
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The Frederick News urges voters to approve a bond issue on the upcoming election day to fund a public park in memory of local World War I service members. It argues the park will attract industries, boost prosperity, and demonstrate community pride while planning for Frederick’s future needs. It recalls the nation’s founding ideals and praises forethought for growth and civic improvement.
The piece argues the nations birthday marks more than independence, highlighting the proclamation of freedom equality and justice. It suggests that while fertile lands and resources aid growth many nations share advantages and that true progress comes from ideals rather than land alone.
A Greater Frederick forms with a Chamber of Commerce after a successful drive. It reports membership well beyond the goal and praise for prompt local response. Leaders urge universal joiners to help Frederick grow and strengthen ties between city and county as members begin work on chamber activities.
Milton G. Urner Sr argues against the proposed bond issue for a memorial park in Frederick. He questions the scope of the act, cites a $50,000 target funded by a 70 cent levy per $100 of property, and warns the project could burden taxpayers. He objects to naming and purpose and calls for more clarity before approving debt for a park.
The Nova published a ten question questionnaire with Frederick figures. Archibald E Fisher answers cover age, residence of nineteen years, hobbies swimming and pipe furnaces, career goal to be a businessman, manufacturing in a future life, Frederick's appeal as a location for agriculture and a need for better streets railways and north south street running.
Letters from Milton Urner Alderman Phobus raise opposition to a $50,000 municipal bond for a memorial park. They argue bonds may be sold below par, taxes would rise, and only registered voters should decide. Criticism includes lack of maintenance plans and preferred use of existing parks and streets.
City Aldermen outline six points to clarify a $50,000 bond proposal for a memorial park honoring World War II veterans. They stress location not decided, bonds flexible within five years, no immediate sinking fund, and modest annual carrying costs about 50 cents per person. The vote is set for Tuesday’s special election.
Elmer M. Pherus argues against increasing city indebtedness to fund a park memorial and maintain it. He notes tax burden rising with county and city rate hikes and urges careful consideration of the bond issue to avoid hardship on residents.
The Elles Club of Frederick City will sell at public auction in front of the Court House door in Frederick City on Saturday July 11 1920 at 11:00 a.m. The property on the southeast corner of Court and Second streets fronts 87 feet on Court Street and runs back 122 feet with an easement. The three story brick dwelling plus two story addition includes nine rooms bath basement attic billiard room and lodge room. A $500 deposit is required the balance due August 1 1920 with good deed and clear title including taxes and liens. Purchase at purchaser’s expense for conveyancing and revenue stamps. Emory L. Coblentz attorney.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick highlights include L Victor Baughman named Maryland member of the resolutions committee at the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. Civil War veteran Samuel House of Burkittsville gains a ten dollar monthly pension increase. Charles Titlow injures a foot after a ladder fall at home. Frederick fire companies announce reef team participation in Tigers town races as J Nelson speaks at a Free Lib event.
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