First Honors Winners Diploma and Certificate List
Diplomas awarded in this commencement include Bachelor of Arts to Anna Elizabeth Book and others from Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland with many graduates named. Bachelor of Science awarded to Medora Neer Maiiz of York Pa and Diplomas in Expression and Certificates in Dramatics Piano Art and Home Economics also conferred to several Frederick and surrounding area students. The Alumnae Scholarship was awarded to Gertrude Roberts, Class of 1917, with the Charles J. Idlio Scholarship recently received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Book
Shippensburg
Bonnie Anne Bonner
London
Ohio
M. Calliope Burris
Oklahoma City
Okla
May Carty
Ani Frederick
Margaret Grayson Eichel
Perger
Frederick
Antoinette Theresa & Ernst
Clarksburg
W. Va
Florence Ethel Lantz
Margaret Susan Seibert
Martinsburg
Wva
Mabel Elizabeth Slasen
Lancaster
Ella Genevieve Thomas
Adamstown
Katherine Webler
Dorothy Dunhorst Filler
Grace Wolf Hammelvaugh
Charlotte Blanche Snyder
Middletowa
Gail Wade
Buck Lodge
Marian A. Douglass
Ethel S. Koontz
Bedford
Catherine Mare Renn
Helen Albaugh Walker
New London
Mary Eleanor Albaugh
New Market
Mabel Ruth Stephens Flack
Myerstown
Mabel Dorothy Long
Mary I. March
Harrisburg
Gertrude Roberts
Charles J. Idttio
Hood College Commencement Honors 12 Graduates 14 Certificates
Impressive exercises at Hood College featured twelve graduates receiving diplomas and fourteen students earning certificates. Rev. Henry R. Rose spoke on Kipling’s If, highlighting self confidence practical idealism grit and moral unspoilableness, with a note on punctuality and a playful parody for the gentler sex. Faculty changes and a push for a second dormitory were announced amid plans for the 1916 17 enrollment and a fundraising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodbeck
Hood College
Henry R. Rose
Church of the Redeemer
Newark
N. J
Rose
Kipling
Old Papers Found in Bunkel Home Create Historic Snapshots
Senator George L Kaufman discovered two early 1862 papers hidden behind oilcloth in the bunkel home pantry on East Patrick street. One issue from the Baltimore Sun dated January 14 1862 carried war and legislative news while a Carriers address to Examiner patrons dated January 1 1862 contained a year’s battles and a bank directory listing Frederick Iowa Savings William J Ross Central Bank Robert Y Stokes and other local financials. Ezra Houck and Madison Nelson noted as judges reflect the era and both papers remained well preserved and legible after many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kaufman
Bunkel
East Patrick Street
Congress
Maryland
Mr. Johnson
Frederick
Examiner
Frederick Iowa Savings Institution
William J Ross
Central Bank
Robert Y. Stokes
Frederick County National Bank
A. Ro .Ransen
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Wiliam L. Tyler
Franklin Savings Bank
David J. Markey
Mutual Insurance Company
Ezra Houck
Madison Nelson
Middletown Christian Endeavor to Host State Convention
A rousing Middletown union meeting of the Christian Endeavor Societies outlined the annual State Convention to be held in Middletown from October 21 to November 2. Rea Gee, A. Snyder TD 1, vice president of the State Union, was elected chairman with Vir W. Doub as secretary. All day sessions and the first night will be at Christ Reformed Church chapel and auditorium, drawing about 200 visitors to Middletown. A German invention for household use measures room carbonic acid gas in the air was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Middletown
Rea Gee
A. Snyder
State Union
W. Doub
Christ Reformed Church
Hood College Alumnae Reunion Selects Officers and Boosts Scholarships
Hood College Alumnae Association held its annual reunion at New City Hotel with a business session prior to dinner. Officers retained as no terms expired while readings announced three literary prizes and a scholarship increase from fifty to one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
New City
Margaret Motter
This City
Jessie McCullagh
Wheeling W. Va
Myrtle Hershberger Amborse
New York
Georgia Gillmger
Jane Birely
Edna McCardell Leiter
Allene
Pauline E. Holstein
Adele F. Edmunds
Verda Brandt
Lucy Best
Barbara Witteman
Ethel Lowe
Helen Chantler
Marian P. Firer
Helen Redic
Sue Y. Tanger
Katherine Hottel
Adele Valentine
Alleine S. Pechant
Helen Ramsey
Hazel Heilman
Anne Elizabeth Book
Bonnie Anne Bonner
Margaret Grayson Eichelberger
Antoinette T. Ernst
Florence Ethel Lantz
May Carty
Medora Neer Mantz
Margaret Susan Seibert
Lillian Lantz
Grace Hummelbaugh
Calliope Burris
Katherine Wenter
Etla Genevieve Thomas
Mabel Elizabeth Slagen
Grace G. Neidig
Marie Yeakle
Grace Haller Newman
Thomas
Rose Birely
Emma Newman
Nelte Pettingall
Miriam Apple
Gracia Ramsburg
Chloe Cecil
Mabel Kintaing
Edith Marshall Miller
Daisy Buchanan
Dorothy Nissley
Virginia Carty
Edith Griffiths
Rath Carty
Mary Ratella Witter
Serena Motter
Charlotte Baker
Marcelena Kefanver
Heloise de Granne
Mark L. Jaiffman
Viola Bradbeck
Tanic Quyimn
Celebration at Keysville Honors Francis Scott Key
Ceremonies Saturday in Keysville featured the gifting of a large 8 by 15 foot flag to Keysville School. A 36 foot flagstaff, three-sectioned with a copper top, and a 30 by 18 inch marble tablet were unveiled. The program included a patriotic medley, flag raising by students, the Star Spangled Banner, recitations, songs, and band music. Speakers included Wm. J. Carter, Victor Weybright, P. B. Englar, Rev. G. P. Bready, Rev. Seth Russell Downie, Rev. L. Bafer, and Rev. W. L. Seabrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keysville
Francis Scott Key
Carroll County
B. O. Slonaker
Taneytown
Wm. J. Carter
Victor Weybright
America First
the Tablet
W. L. Seabrook
Wm. Jas. Heaps
Graduates In Baltimore Hold Commencement at Lyric Theatre
Western High School in Baltimore will stage commencement exercises at Lyric Theatre on Thursday evening June 23. One graduate is Elizabeth Lucille Gittinger, daughter of J Howard Gittinger formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Western High School
Lyric Theatre
Elizabeth Lucille Gittinger
J. Howard Gittinger
Notable 1907 Graduates Listed in Local Obituary
Mary Stauffer 07 Lillian Motter 07 Julia Stauffer 07 Mildred Stauffer 07 Mary L Hoffheins 06 Isabelle Storm and Mignon Trail Mrs Jennie Ensminger Steck 07 Mrs Myrtie Nlershberger Ambrose 0T Mrs Edna McCardell Leiter 05 Mrs Edna Mullinix Markey 02 Mrs Amy Kump Dixon 99 Mrs Agnes Cort Dutrow 38 and Dr Joseph H Apple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stauffer
Lillian Motter
Julia Stauffer
Mildred Stauffer
Mary L. Hoffheins
Isabelle Storm
Mignon Trail
Jennie Ensminger Steck
Myrtie Nlershberger Ambrose
Edna McCardell Leiter
Edna Mullinix Markey
Amy Kump Dixon
Agnes Cort Dutrow
Joseph H. Apple
State plans general property reassessment by July conference
The Maryland State Tax Commission will begin a statewide property reassessment with a July 6 conference in the Baltimore Court House City Court room. Allan C. Girdwood, secretary, sends notices as officials from county commissioners to town assessors attend to learn the law and taxation issues before reassessment begins, a task expected to take time. Clarence Marsh of Frederick participated in the Fedilie Institute pageant in New Jersey and held the school bread-jump record last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Allan C. Girdwood
City
Baltimore Court House
Tax Commission
Maryland
Clarence Marsh
Frederick
Fedilie Institute
Hightstown
N. J
Peddie Lake
Marsh
County Men Enlist In U S Marine Corps News
Hagerstown office reports a busy week as applicants list J. H. Barrett Brunswick Leo Cooper Strasburg F J Campbell Brunswick and Lester Nally Williamsport among others. A News Help Wanted Ad will bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
U. S. Marine Corps
J. H. Barrett
Brunswick
Leo Cooper
Strasburg
F. J. Campbell
Lester Nally
Williamsport
Weverton Liquor to Common Carrier
State's Attorney Omer T. Kaylor of Washington county interprets Maryland dry law to require liquor shipments only via common carrier. Savage Sighlling Co of Weverton must deliver liquor to express companies or railroads for shipment, not to messengers or direct delivery to wet territory. Distance mist and dry status now limit sales as most carriers forbid whiskey into West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer T. Kaylor
Washington County
Savage Sighlling’ Co
Weverton
Sandy Hook Gistriet
Kaylor
Savage
West Virginia
Maryland
McMullen Denies Ties to Recent Laws In Legislature
State Comptroller Hugh A McMullen issues denial of reports linking him to laws from the last Legislature. He refutes connections to higher liquor dealer and small dealer license charges, the hours for women workers, and defends the revenue measure as balancing state expenses. Edith says the marriage must be bold and fearless. Father agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. McMullen
Segean
McMullen
Senator Johnson
Howard County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mabel E. Slagen
Caplomas
Hod College
Dr. Rose
Frederick Institution
Hood College Alumnae Association
Lesbian Herald
Carol Kerschner
Herald
Prim
Ruth
Coblents
Alumnae Association
Carrie Frey
Frederick Female Seminary
Edith Miuntz
Charles Hermann
Katherine Wehler
Margaret Webler
Katheryn Hartzell
Catherine Beck
Alice B. Jacot
Adelphi Academy
Committee On
Conservatory of Music
Walter G. Charmbury
Edith G. Griffiths
Apple
Mood College
Macniicent
Margaret J. 5
Moch
Mt. Olivet
J. Liddummelbaugh
Mrodbach
Mabel Slagen
Miss Slagen
Siagen
Bonner
Grace Burnap
Frederick Girls Hood
Margaret G. Eichelgerger
Medora N
C. E. Union
Germany
Bonnie A. Bonner
New Post
Weverton Liquor
Nails
Edith
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