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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
6
A Frederick editorial argues that strong student backing and enthusiastic cheering lift athletic teams and community efforts alike. It notes cheerleaders and fans boost morale, while critics can stall progress. united support, not criticism, drives collective success and town advancement.
William J. Grove of San Francisco urges ratification of a $50 000 memorial park bond to benefit Frederick. He cites park planning by Brigham Young, compares Western cities with well kept parks, and argues the loan would yield $2 000 annual interest at 4 percent, urging voters to approve.
A severe storm near Burkittsville Maryland caused two runaways as lightning struck B T Horine’s field. Binders were damaged and horses fled, breaking ties with Horine and Mainbart machines. The bolt also struck Horine’s barn, knocking down animals but causing no injuries. Mrs Jessie B Francis and Mrs Cunningham traveled from Columbia to Frederick and Hagerstown for a celebration on a related matter.
Frederick Folks editor asks ten questions of Grayson E Palmer. He has lived in Frederick fourteen months and answers about his nickname sport and career shift from teaching to insurance. He would choose insurance again and values Frederick's central location and sociable people while noting a sewerage system is most needed.
Tomorrow Charles W Guynn notes rising state motor fines due to stricter enforcement of new headlight laws. Total fines statewide 2032 with Baltimore 1762 and counties 270 Frederick county fines listed including M I Cul 10 for paper tags and J B Razer 10 for no registration.
The Fourth of July in Frederick passed quietly with a morning baseball game and a Braddock Heights dance. Most stores closed, locals vacationed or fished, and about 800 people gathered in Hagerstown to see a ball game. Brunswick celebrated with parades, park events, and fireworks to raise funds for an automobile tire engine, while a recruiting mishap involved a 17 year old attempting to enlist before being claimed by his mother. A garden party honored Miss Thelma Beat, eel and fish catches were reported, and local fish releases included bass and trout. Tomatoes ripened in gardens as residents enjoyed the holiday.
Frederick city votes today on a $50,000 memorial park bond issue honoring men and women who served in World War I. Polling opens at 8 AM and closes at 6 PM with four precincts at local businesses and court basement. Results will follow brief reporting. Additional notes mention personnel changes and social visits in Dover, Pittsburgh, and Richmond areas.
The Fourth of July was celebrated countywide. Harry Webb of Ridgeville was badly hurt by an runaway horse. In Hagerstown the Independent Hose Company won the reel race, with Junior Fire Company close behind. The United Fire Company won the reel team race, and the United Drill Company won the drill. County contracts awarded for Park Mills and Adamstown high school construction. Leo Butcher suffered severe burns and a premature explosion during a Braddock Heights fireworks display.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce moves toward a 12 member board with two city and two women directors. A committee system is created to develop by laws elections and membership while targets aim for 600 members. Final reports and a luncheon mark the campaign’s end as organizers outline future civic work and a modern office operation.
A black handbag found Friday night on the havement in front of City Hotel is awaiting the owner. Notify W. C. Hann at WL Fifth street, 746, about ownership. Also appears an unrelated line with coaching in high school subjects and a name Thomas Ordoman at 101 WL Phind St G Bonge.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School reported 641 attendees at the Sunday service with 107 present in class. Leaders addressed by Chief Judge Hammord Urner. The classroom was decorated in national colors. Attendance rose 150 over last year with 50 new members since April 1. A series of evangelistic meetings starts July 28. A building committee was appointed at the quarterly conference to provide space for growing Sunday Schools. Rev. J. C. Wrightson reported a $400 salary increase.
Presbyterian pastor Rev. David Morgan spoke on New Found Liberties at Braddock Heights, followed by a concert program featuring Mrs. Fred W. Cramer of York and patriotic tunes. Nearby, Camp Merritt supplied materials for Hagerstown's new Y M C A building, with 9000 feet maple flooring and pool equipment purchased. A Chambersburg mortar reportedly contains a buried quart of rye, attracting curious onlookers.
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