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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
6
A column records a questionnaire with ten questions posed to A. A. Moser, plus remarks on memorial park in College Park and a critique of women’s role. The piece includes Moser’s answers on life in Frederick, his youth, hobbies, and views on the city’s needs and future.
The Frederick county school system will run at least 180 days in 1920-21, starting September 6 and ending in June, meeting state law. Added facilities for Sensenbaugh pupils were approved, and a rented room near the school will be equipped for class use due to overcrowding and high construction costs. The adopted budget was accepted by the board.
A social lawn party at Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Shafer of Petersville featured games and refreshments. Attendees included many local residents and their guests, with a long list of attending ladies and gentlemen.
Funeral services for Catherine Covel were held yesterday at 2 PM, conducted by Rev. Dr. G Rupp at the local church. Pallbearers included G Best, John W Fabtion, Charles Tinney and Char Main. interment followed at the nearby cemetery with Thomas P as funeral director.
Tomorrow notes a hospital update for Edith Gardner of Girls' High School after an operation at City Hospital. A Maryland family reunion in Ohio recalls long lines of kin from Thurmont and Carrollton, Missouri, with Ida Parker visiting after 43 years. Two divorces granted in local cases.
Work to improve West Fifth Street has begun by city forces under Street Superintendent Mantz. The 13 street is torn up from Market to the west due to needed repairs. The Braddock Heights Community Center, reorganizing after forming last year, will meet tonight at the auditorium with Harry Davis as temporary chairman. The group aims at community welfare and improvements and will discuss plans after reorganization.
Farmers threshing wheat across the county report a mishap when Geo Brunner's machine was accidentally smashed on M G Summersons farm near Spout Springs. Hay harvest is nearly complete and export activity is noted.
The Frederick area social pages list Mr and Mrs Claggett O Dorsey and family visiting Baltimore with Rev Louis H Ewald as guest. Numerous locals, including Briggs, Osburn, and Bowen families, traveled to Buffalo Martinsburg Curtis Bay and York for visits. Several residents stayed in Frederick to visit relatives in Hagerstown Waynesboro and Gettysburg, with recent appointments noted for Miss Frances Gerber as County Home Demonstrator.
In Baltimore Orphans Court the will of Dixon C. Walker formerly of Frederick, who died in Govans May 17, leaves $5,000 and all furniture and autos to Clara Louise Derr Hunley. She also receives the net income from the residue, held in trust by Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co. Upon Hunley’s death, principal goes to Walker heirs at law as if he died intestate. Contested heirs forfeit and their share goes to St Vincent's Male Orphan Asylum and The Hospital for the Women of Maryland. Executor named is James J. Lindsay. Estate valued around $50,000. Officers of Frederick City Lodge No. 100, I.O.O.F. installed for the term by District Deputy Grand Master A. W. Herbert.
Isaac N. Shipley of this city contributed today to the Memorial Fund. The donation was left at the News Post Office and will be added to the $5 subscription started by Jacob H. Schmidt in honor of the war he fought from Frederick and community.
The Frederick Y M C A board unanimously accepted the resignations of General Secretary E E Briggs and Physical Director Paul Bragg after careful consideration. Inter-State Secretary Goodwin and Wm Knowles Cooper concurred, with Alvin Quinn considered for physical director and the aim to fill key posts with trained men before the fall season.
The text reports multiple social notices: Kathrene Rowe announces engagement to Grover Michael with a matrimony date after October 1 1920, details of family, schooling and Michael’s banking ties in Frederick. Also Rose Pauline Harkins announces engagement to Ensign William Evans Mullan of the U S Navy with September wedding plans and future residence at Coronado Beach San Diego. Scott and Knippie, both 20 and 18, wed in Baltimore June 19. couple to reside in Washington after honeymoon.
Frederick invites travelers from Washington and Baltimore to visit its improved state roads and nearby cities. The message promotes Frederick as a convenient, appealing destination within an hour and a half of the capital and a short ride from Baltimore. The tone urges tourism and regional accessibility.
The Order United American Men marked its 75th anniversary at Francis Scott Key Council No. 48 with a large turnout. John W. Falk led the program with remarks by G Raymond Shipley Charles G C Devilbais and readings of order history by Falk. Officers for the term were installed by James N Dubel and John W Blumenauer as the social committee planned further activities.
Col E Austin Baughman motor vehicle commissioner will stage the last two connecting scenes in his film to teach motorists how easy and dangerous it is to violate Maryland automobile laws. The reel shows autojacks racing a street car and shaving the coattail of a pedestrian crossing. It aims to illustrate enforcement and public safety.
Readable OCR fragment notes National Bank No 1 located on North Market Street. No further context or events present to confirm a specific action or date.
The document lists assets including cash in vaults and deposits with state and federal authorities, U S government securities, bonds, and pledged collateral. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, circulating notes, and deposits from individuals and banks, with the cashier certifying the statement as true.
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