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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1928
Page
5
Clipped obituary items report Ruth Eleanor Fitz and George Didier as deceased. Readers are told a Ruth Eleanor Fitz funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, with limited details available.
A 79 year old man, Mr. Read, died after becoming ill during a meal at the home of Mr. Morsell in Bowling Green. His wife Mrs. Lula Harrison Read survives. Funeral services with interment at Mt. Oliver Cemetery are planned, with R. Eichison and Son serving as funeral directors.
The funeral of Chares F. Yinger was held Saturday at 2 pm from 331 West Patrick Street with Rev. Charles E. Webler officiating. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion attended and the body was interred at Mt. Oover cemetery. Henry Briggs a long time Gaithersburg resident died of heart disease and was buried in Forest Qas cemetery with Gaithersburg Lodge Masons assisting.
Canton China July 30 AP reports seventeen executions as part of a government described large communist plot for a 25 uprising. Business leaders fear renewed riots like those of December 1927 and early 1923 as government troops in Evyengiane province remain sullen and their ranks include thousands of communists who might participate.
A man arrived at Frederick Hospital for treatment of appendicitis on a Sunday afternoon. Medical staff prepared for surgery as the patient’s condition was assessed and monitored.
A terse notice notes varied wheat yields from early threshing efforts. Reported figures range from low bushels per acre to higher outputs, with several fields described as producing small yields amid sparse conditions.
A benzine explosion on a busy night claimed 25 lives and injured many more amid citywide panic. Investigators focus on neglected safety checks and faulty equipment as authorities appeal for witnesses and emergency responders recount the tragedy.
Nawn aged 62 widower and 2 42 widow, both of Bai Bertram Matceron and Exber t M Howard 26 of Washington. Philip Brown 51 widower and Annie Washington 52 widow both colored of Frederick. Wachter 25 and Ailered 197 both of Frederick. Dexer Davis 30 widower and Sita Fovetnah 25 both of 84 divorced and 3a of Mk mn Elis 24 Acoma Carver 22 formed ch ato Joseph alte Water W.
Purely Personal items list multiple residents and visitors across Woodsboro Frederick and surrounding towns. Entries note returns from trips to New York Canada and Ontario with names including Rebecca Rnoderick Margaret Pore Helen Summers Virginia Beech and others. The column records social calls at homes and brief travels of locals and family members.
The Church of the God Societies Eastern District of Maryland met Thursday at Monocacy Church Rocky Ridge. An opening hymn and talk by officers outlined women’s influence in social work. A district project supports a young man entering ministry for two years. Delegations from 12 of 16 societies attended including Westminster. A reception followed with music, cake, and dancing. guests traveled from Washington Bel Air Baltimore Westminster and nearby communities. The Fleming couple, longtime residents, were honored at the reception with well wishes for health and happiness.
Police sergeant questions a witness about a man who held her up, while the victim notes the robber wore a black mask over his eyes and nose.
Fragmentary market notes show cattle and poultry pricing. Roosters appear for limited sale days and hog prices show at a low percentage, with unclear figures and dates due to damaged text.
A readable fragment reports a wedding event in Hagerstown with names Wharr Lewie Bart and Mass but details are incomplete and the ceremony location is unclear.
Local items advertise a bankrupt sale at Sam Millier's 325 N Market St with shoes pants shirts hats and hosters. Also an Annual Barbecue and Water Battle on August 2 with events at Beck Street Bridge and engine house. A for sale listing offers a modern 8 room bungalow in Frederick's residential section priced at $10 000 by W N Jolliffe Realer Cour St Frederick Md.
A jumble of notices and classified items lists scrap metal and automotive parts for sale, rental notices, loans, and job ads. It mentions Frederick Junk Co and commercial services, a Potomac Edison Building address, and several used cars including Dodge and Ford models with an easy payment plan.
The fragment provides unclear figures and names about a local event or notice. Readable parts mention a monetary amount near 34 but lack context or entities to identify. No definitive actions, dates, or organizations are evident.
An old classifieds snippet advertises the Sanitary Fish Market located at 51 East Patrick Street with the phone number 1363. The ad mentions Sea Foots of All Hinds and references a National Bank, though details are garbled.
In memoriam notice for Kile and family, followed by a sheriff sale notice from the District Court. The sale of the estate located in Lewiston area is scheduled August 1938 at 1:31 PM. Trustees and officers named include George H. Doe and Della Surples among others.
A fire at Mowe Hall traps 23 prisoners, with two men killed and 17 others seriously burned. The blaze starts when a padlocked door prevents escape during a movie showing, causing a mass stampede and multiple explosions. Emergency hospital treatment is reported for the injured. Further details describe a separate note about Nathaniel Wagner visiting Frederick.
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