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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
7
The author argues for replacing cheap three decker wooden tenements with better designed homes to foster neighborhood pride and citizenship. Smaller quarters may be necessary, but with modest extra investment a four unit building can look like a real home, boosting community life and rooting residents in better surroundings.
Police report an uptick in crimes by women and say some act as accomplices for crooks. Reformists urge redirecting at risk youths and engaging girls in athletics and dramatics to deter a turn to crime.
Readers urge Schley Park maintenance including funding from City Fathers and local groups. Aimed at clearing weeds around Hood College lawn. comments reference a Park Fund, community involvement, and a desire to honor the park’s discovery. Also notes a social dance at the Darby and Joan home with Lorraine and Caroling mas attendees.
The Frederick Herald prints a ten question questionnaire from local residents led by C. K. Schidknecht and includes personal reflections on hobbies occupations and ambitions. Also covered are the Evangelical Reformed Sunday School reunion plans for September 9 and a Francis Scott Key Post American Legion meeting to elect delegates for Cumberland convention.
Purely personal items list Miss Clard Smith Grove and others visiting or staying in Stephens City and nearby. notes about trips to Atlantic City and Washington County. mentions of Mr and Mrs James H Grove hosting relatives. visits by Elizabeth Thomas Edna Hargett and Ethel Thomas. Arthur Myers joining Riggs National Bank. George Albert Rice family visiting Frederick and Baltimore. Yinger passing civil service exam and awaiting assignment.
A couple eloped to Rockville after a morning visit and were wed by Rev. L A Thomas, surprising relatives. In Brunswick, William Harrington and Audrey Hogan married at the Lutheran Bar with attendants Grace McGuha and Mina Hogan, to reside in Brunswick.
A Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus visit this Monday August 2 promises a large elephant herd. The article outlines elephant species, sizes, lifespans, and training methods, noting gentle acts with children and an emphasis on European features. It mentions an old well at West South Street and Manor Picnic preparations for August 5.
W J Ayers organizer of a new company to operate the Liberty Copper Mines on a larger scale. The Putman family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Luther Putman. Rev A Ne Zimmerman formerly of Buckingham Industrial School took part in opening services of Allegany Grove Kampemeeiang. A number of Fredericktontans attended the annual presentation of the Band of O Me GA at laid Park. W H Hoke local machinist obtained a patent on a corn cutting machine he had invented. B Frank Kaufman of Wil son Laundry Machine Company Columbia Palm ta a force of hands at work on a complete steam laundry plant at the Women’s College. Nineteen Fredericktontana attended ho aitheran reunion vat Peg Mat.
Frederick Chamber of Commerce opens a public forum on street needs with speakers Emory Crum and Reno Harp outlining proposals for Carroll Street and city streets. The meeting aims to involve residents in shaping future street policy and is open to all interested citizens.
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