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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
4
The Daily News outlines staff policy and submission rules including real name requirement for letters, free notices as advertising, and correction procedures. It notes Associated Press rights and local publication details for Frederick Maryland with postal designation and second class matter.
The city names a new municipal park behind All Saints street along Carroll creek for former Alderman Lorenzo E. Mullinix and also dedicates Baker Park entrance fountain to the late daughter of Mayor Culler. President Coolidge signs the Welch bill granting federal pay raises averaging 18 percent benefiting about 135000 workers after years of World War I-era wages. The piece notes public service sacrifices and political caution in pay policy.
A 13 year old from South Bend Indiana Miss Betty Robinson captured the first prize at a national spelling contest held in Washington. The piece praises spelling as a mark of education and employability and notes the public’s delight in her achievement.
Five individuals respond to a question about unusual rainfall. Thomas Price recalls 1885 floods near Carroll Creek and West Patzing street with water three feet deep. Charles S Birmly cites historical high waters in 1434 and 1916. Hope Miller recalls Mardi Gras flood in New Orleans but not Frederick. Edward Atoms notes bridges washed away from Middletown to Middle Creek. Melvin Shepley says no such rapid flood experience.
A reader laments the need for peace and security to nurture cattle and agriculture. The letter cites studies and examples from Europe and England, arguing peaceful conditions boost breeding, livestock health, and rural prosperity, urging Americans to embrace peace to sustain improved stock and farming.
Fragmentary OCR reads an obituary-like note mentioning Sonny Mahon and a political role, with unclear details and garbled phrases about death and possible affiliations. No clear date, place, or full names are recoverable.
Emmitsburg and surrounding towns report visits from Baltimore and Martinsburg residents. A Philadelphia woolen factory is planned for local arrival. Attendees marked the centennial Presbyterian church observance in Taneytown and other social visits stretch from Frederick to Gettysburg and Washington.
Creagerstown June 20. Residents and visitors share time with families in Frederick Woodsboro and East Fool Ohio. A Lutheran church festival is planned for June 30 on the church lawn with Children’s Day on July 1 at 7 30. Communion at the Lutheran church is slated for July 15 at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30. Reformed Sunday school and preaching follow at 1 30 and 2 30 PM.
A brief notice states the partnership is dissolved due to unspecified reasons affecting a prenatal care practice. No further details on individuals, dates, or new arrangements are provided.
Weekend visits spotlight Miss Donte Leiman of Washington D C with the Leaman family in Germantown. Mrs Clarence Small from Washington visits Mrs Roy Marth in New Germantown. Elizabeth Lenhart spent Thursday with daughter Mrs Harry Ranede in Gaithersburg. Mr and Mrs William Rinehart and son visited relatives in Gaithersburg. Mrs WH Perrell of Virginia is mentioned.
Flapper Fanny comments on romantic manners and social expectations, highlighting fashionable attitudes of the era. The brief piece reflects flirtation, independence, and evolving gender norms through witty lines and social satire.
Dorothy Snyder and Miss Burdette from Washington visited with Mrs. William Mets and Mrs. J Snyder in Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Soper of Galthersbore and Mr. Walter Lowes of Laytonsville joined the family for Sunday at the Snyder home with the former couple’s parents.
Amelia Earhart Pilot Bill Stultz and Mechanic Gordon aboard the Friendship landed in Southampton after 22 hours 43 minutes flying from Trepassey Bay. They proceeded to London by car and will receive tributes in Britain as celebrations begin the next day.
The Knoxville PTA plans a July 18 festival with a program on the schoolhouse steps, play equipment set up for children, and refreshments available. Financials show year start 4112 dollars, earnings 1598, expenses 138 23 for equipment including a sliding board and swings, leaving a balance of 62 47. A Farm Bureau meeting in Feagaville featured Prof. Burgee on education and Mr. Sharpe on spraying potatoes, with a program of recitations, solos, and talks.
Fifty words recap a June 27 1908 Frederick Maryland column set highlighting local items from The News. It mentions the Frederick Alumni Association and awarding James W Dempsey and others for achievements. The prose lists names and activities with historical local color and notes community events.
W L Gordon presents daily language notes covering common misuses and pronunciations. Topics include quoting accuracy mispronunciations such as gyroscope and fire skop and spelling pitfalls like galaxy. The lesson urges steady vocabulary growth with a focus on the word momentarily meaning for a moment and notes a momentary expectation of walls collapsing.
The speaker laments heat and sweltering days while adrift with hardships. They long for cooler places northward with Nobile, hoping for relief from ice and icebergs as their crew shows courage and endurance despite grim conditions.
Heavy storm damage reported across Washington County centered on Smithsburg and Cavetown. Reservoir breach at Edgemont flooded valleys, a cofferdam on Conococheague Creek failed, roads and bridges washed out, fields damaged, livestock killed or injured, and several homes struck by lightning. John Everett rescued after being swept downstream.
Franklin Grove a 13 year old boy was badly bitten and scratched on both arms by a pet monkey named Flanagan tied near his home in Frederick City Hospital. The animal, bought in Baltimore four years ago, has shown aggression and will be killed or sold to an animal dealer.
California dominated the competition to sweep team events while NY athletes posted notable marks. Freshmen and juniors posted strong showings as records were challenged and margins remained tight throughout the relay and sprint races.
Letter Golf explains changing one letter at a time to form new words while keeping letter order. A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of William G Wetzel in Key-Mar with many Wetzel relatives from Frederick Woodsboro Union Bridge Westminister Johnsville and other towns attending.
Dr. Morris Fishbein describes the brain as the central switchboard receiving impulses from the skin eyes ears nose and tongue and coordinating sensations balance pain and warmth into action. He likens brain wiring to a Met Opera switchboard and explains mental activity fatigue and how thinking drives behavior.
Frederick Automobile Dealers Association held its monthly gathering at the Catoctin Country Club after a golf tourney and chicken and waffle dinner. J N Connell won first prize. J C Mitchell took the consolation prize as ten players qualified. David Winebrenner spoke on association benefits while W L Duck entertained with card tricks.
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