Frederick City to Close for Summer as 800 Pupils Graduate
Frederick city and county public schools that met the 180 day requirement will close Friday morning at 10 80 oclock in the Tivoli theater with about 800 elementary pupils graduating The event marks the first of the commencements in the public schools Emory L Coblentz will address the elementary class A program will present and certificates awarded for those entering high school in fall The first high school commencement is Monday night June 11 at Thurmont with Rev Chalmers W Walck as speaker and the schedule continues through June 14 at various towns including Libertytown Brunswick Adamstown Frederick Emmitsburg and Middletown with speakers such as H Dorsey Etchisop Charles E Wehler Leslie N Coblentz Dr R B A Pearson and others The exams have concluded and students now prepare for commencements
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Frederick City
County
Tivol
Pucbite
Emory L. Coblentz
Thurmont
Challmers’w. Walck
Libertytown
H. Dorsey Etchisop
Brunswick
Charles E Wehler
Adametown
Leslie N. ‘Coblentz
Frederick County
Weather and crop conditions in Maryland this week
Weather conditions in Maryland show temperatures too low for rapid crop growth with light, irregular rainfall and lingering dryness in southern and southeastern counties. Wheat and pastures remain generally good though some thin stands. corn grows slowly but looks healthy, early peas harvests begin in the southeast, and potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco transplanting continue amid variable fruiting in apples and peaches.
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Maryland
Roscoe Nunn
Perions
Montgomery County School Building Contracts Awarded
The Montgomery County Board of Examinations awarded contracts totaling 993,058 for public school construction. Carl B. Markham of Somered secured an eight room building at Somest with a bid of 35.73. Additional contracts for heating, plumbing, and electricity lift the total to 40,849. American Brothers of Bethesda won four room and two team additions for Takoma Park, Cabin John, Fort Foho, and East Silver Spring schools.
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Montgomery County
County Board of Exincation
Carl B. Markham
Somered
Somest
Takoma Park
Cabin Jalon
Gen Foho
Fast
Reverend W C Royal Elected Lions Club President
Reverend William C Royal pastor of First Baptist church was chosen president of the Lions Club at a weekly luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Officers include Charles F Seeger first vice president Irving S Biser second vice president D Ralph Zimmerman secretary treasurer J W Donnan lion tamer C El Heisey tail twister and C Thomas Summers director. Zimmerman was re elected secretary treasurer for the third time. One guest K P Whitespin ner attended the luncheon.
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William C. Royal
First Baptist Church
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Cesen
Charles F. Seeger
Irving. S. Biser
D . Ralph Zimmerman
J. W. Donnan
C. Ei. Heisey
Tail Twister
C.thomas Summers
Zimmerman
K. P. Whitespinner
Wilbur speaks to Annapolis midshipmen on naval policy
Annapolis June 7 AP The American government has changed its attitude toward Navy preparedness. Secretary Wilbur told the 1928 graduating class at the U S Naval Academy that a permanent force and efficient equipment are maintained. He cited modernization of capital ships and a fixed policy of constant repairs to ensure immediate service in war.
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Wilbur
U.S. Naval Academy
Hie
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Midshipmen
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Gene Tunes to Defend Heavyweight Title at Yankee Stadium
New York AP reports Tex Rickard told the New York State Athletic Commission that Gene Tunes will defend his heavyweight championship against Tom Heener at Yankee Stadium on July 26. The announcement confirms the July bout date and venue for the title fight.
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Tex Rickard
New York State Athletic Commission
Gene Tunes
Tom Heener
Yankees
MISS BELL'S OCEAN FLIGHT ENDS IN BACKTRACK TO CURTISS FIELD
Miss Bell and crew attempt the first leg from Curtiss Field New York toward Old Orchard Maine in a trans Atlantic bid. Dense fog halts progress after six hours. Columbia returns to base and awaits a new takeoff. The ship was heavily laden and struggled in light winds before being moored again.
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Arthur Argles
Andrew Surini
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Charles A. Levine
Avho
Germany
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
Mexican Religious Situation Reviewed at Vatican
Rome reports that the Mexican religious situation will be exhaustively reviewed by the Roman Curia officials. Pope Pius met for over an hour with Archbishop Luis Flores of Michoacan to receive a pontiff’s report on Mexico’s church state.
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Msgr
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Michoacan
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Complete organization forms to wage fight on Hoover
Kansas City June 7 AP The field of opponents to Herbert Hoover completed an organization here today to prevent his nomination at the Republican National Convention next week. L Emmerson Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois and a London man is the generalissimo of the entire anti Hoover organization. Prisoners Still at Large Harry Baker and Leon Hawes two of five who escaped jail last Saturday night remained at large today Intensive search in suspected sections continues and sheriffs office believes the pair may be captured soon.
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Herbert Hoover
L. &. Emmeison
Illinois
Londen
Antioover
Harry Baker
Leon Hawes
Sheriffs Office
Luzs
Wra Service Inc
Washington
Hanna
Penrose
Crane
Aldrich
Quay
Enoug
Market Reactionary Scatters Gains in June Stock Session
New York June 7 AP reports reactionary tendencies preliminarily surfaced in today’s stock market despite pools’ efforts to revive enthusiasm. The closing was heavy. Trans share price near 300.00 with call money at 3 2 2 percent.
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New York
Tnday
Tranl
Behind the Scenes on the 1928 GOP Nomination
Washington dispatch details how the 1928 Republican convention may unfold with No deep plots and a surface campaign. Key figures include Andrew Mellon, J Henry Roraback, Hilles, Dawes supporters, and Senator Jim Watson, as well as regional power brokers in Pennsylvania Connecticut New York and Massachusetts. The piece previews factional maneuvering, delegations, and the possibility of Hoover vs Coolidge dynamics at Kansas City.
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Mellon
Coolidge
Hogtes
Dawer
J. Henry Roraback
Connecticut
Penrose- Crane-Platt
Hilles
New York
Roraback
Kansas City
City Fire Alarm System Under Review Tonight
Frederick faces discussion on improving city fire alarm systems at tonight’s meeting of a mayoral committee. The panel includes the mayor Aldermen foreman of four fire companies and Paul J Payne of the C P Telephone. They will address whistle signals at the electric light plant and coding alarms for residents and discuss reporting fires via telephone to Fire Headquarters at City Hall. The 8 pm session in the Board of Aldermen room at City Hall will refine response efficiency and alarm locations.
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Frederick
Paul JL Payne
C. & P. Telephone Company
Culler
City Hall
Board of Aldermen
Citr Hall
Harmony Grove Club Meets at Community Mind Group
Harmony Grove Community Mind gathers with Annie Warren and Friday, sixteen members and three visitors present. A varied program covers gardening topics, tree planting, lawn care, and flowers with multiple speakers, followed by a strawberry festival and political delegation notes.
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Harmony Grove
Annie Warren
Battle Army of the Republic
Dean
Theo
Guy Ramebats
Cisie
Tex Charze
Grayson Bowers
Maude Clemson
G. G Dalhouse
Danan
Mace
Willette Worman
Mise Mitdrel Thomas
Robert Witter
Gur
Thaw barred from entering England by British officials
London reports Harry K Thaw is blocked by immigration and unlikely to receive official help. Home Office confirms he is barred under the 1920 alien restriction law as an undesirable. In Washington, Kellogg says the action was not referred to the State Department and is a matter for British authorities.
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Harry K. Thaw
England
Foreign Office
Home Office
Thawe
Whitehall
Washington
State Department
Kellogg
Keolloge
Explosion at Rus sian Eagle cafe injures ten including Chaplin party
An early morning blast at the Rus sian Eagle cafe near the studio center injures ten, with two feared dead. Notable attendees at a midnight party included Charles Chaplin and Colleen Moore, Marquis de Filarge, John McCormick, Renee Adoree, Jack Dempsey, and Estelle Taylor. Investigators found kerosene soaked cords and another similar device nearby. Local film stars fled as alarms sounded.
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Cale
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Studio Center
Theodore Locitsinsky
Irving P. Strother
Marquis
de’ Filarge
Gloria Swanson
John McCormick
Colleen Moore
Renee Adoree
Jack Dempsey
Mrs Sippel Elected Women's Clubs Head
Mrs John F Sippel of Baltimore won the General Federation of Women's Clubs presidency at San Antonio by about 150 votes over Mrs Edward Frank White of Indianapolis. Delegates urged athletics for girls with safeguards and general exercise for all. Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham pressed cotton attire for southern women and questioned silk in cotton weather. Dr Valeria Parker of New York commented on remarriage forms, noting skepticism about companionate marriage.
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San Antonio
Texas
Baltimore
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Edward Frank White
Indianapolis
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
United States Senate
East
Valeria Parker
New York
Delegations Appear Before Education Board In Frederick
Three delegations addressed the Frederick County Board of Education at its Wednesday meeting as it discussed busines including tentative teacher transfers and school improvements. Petersville residents urged keeping their school open, while Leys School supporters fought consolidation with Rocky Ridge. Lewistown residents asked for an extra room and community use, and plans for new Midway Foxville and Woodshores sites moved forward with heating contract awarded to Archie E. Fisher for Thurmont High additions. Thirty two Maryland State Normal School graduates are expected to join county teachers next year.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Petersville
Brunswick
Leys School
Stony Bratch
Leys
Rocky. Ridge
Reno
Harp
Lewistown
J. M
Woodshoros
Archie E. Fisher
Thurmont High School
Theodore Dr Shafer
Middletown
Sus Perintendent
Palmer
Maryland State Normal School
Towson
Case Dismissed For Evans In Liquor Influence Charge
John Evans a Washington bond salesman arrested by Officer Miller on Monday evening for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor had his case dismissed at a hearing before Justice Guy Motter on Wednesday afternoon. Evans received a reprimand and was told to fix the brakes. James A Fillis, held on selling medicine without a permit, will face trial later after postponement for more investigation. Also due to be heard this afternoon is a case from an May 28 accident in which Nery Stanton, colored, sustained injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car driven from an alley on East Patrick Street by Shoo imaker.
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John Evans
Washington
Miller
Guy XK. Motter
Evans
Fillis
Justice Motter
Nery Stanton
Stanton
East Patrick Street
Shooimaker
Arctic Flyer Joins Search For Italia At Spitzbergen
Captain Hjalmar Rilser-Larsen, noted Norwegian Arctic flyer, arrived at King’s Bay to aid in the Italia dirigible search. Poor flying weather kept him grounded as he waited for a favorable chance to join Lieut. Luetzow Holm, already surveying northern Spitzbergen.
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King’s Bay
Spitebergen
Hjalmar Rilser- Larsen
Luetzow Holm
Spitzbergen
John Wood to Receive Bachelor of Laws at Virginia
John Wood Jr son of Mrs Mary Wood and the late John Wood will receive the bachelor of laws degree at the University of Virginia on Tuesday. He will be one of two Marrlant ers in a group of 62 graduates. He is a graduate of Frederick High School.
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John Wood. Jr
Mary Wood
John Wood
University of Virginia
Wood
Fredrick High School
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