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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
6
Brief publisher notice notes Associated Press republication and general news distribution. Indicates material supplied by the Red Cross and other agencies may appear in the section.
A debate over reducing newspaper paper use grows as reformers call for penalizing profiteering and experiments in pulp substitutes. They urge doubling ad rates to curb waste rather than sacrificing forests and increasing Sunday editions beyond 80 pages.
Magazines praise boys and girls camps as exhilarating and educational. A large number of youths gain access via scouts and churches, though camps can be costly. Wealthier families fund rich nature contact, while the benefit lies in learning self-reliance and resourcefulness away from luxury.
Spring gave way to summer as the sun crossed the tropic line at 12 40 pm marking the longest day of the year. A brief warm spell followed heavy rains and cooler temperatures with Maryland recording a mid 60s to low 70s thermometer range and about 0.66 inch of precipitation for the day.
In Brunswick licenses issued for Vincent A. Terry and Julia Carl, both 19 21. Mountville widower William James 47 and Emma Hubbard 34 both colored. Washington residents Arthur W. Gash 38 and Edna M. Halley 24. James C. Rowe and wife convey property to Alice V. Thompson in city for $10. Henrietta D. Kreh and husband to Isabel Kreh in city for $15. State Grange plans annual session at Frederick from December 8 to 18. Emmitsburg Water Company elects entire old board for directors J Stewart Sr R A Hore Thomes Gelwicka Sterling Patterson. The Emmitsburg Chronicle resumes publication with changes. William Gars named general manager and C Wickert assistant. Henry J. Miller named Notary Public.
A local feature presents a ten question questionnaire with Frederick resident Charles E B Tuntzbery as the subject. It asks about his identity hometown ties and views on Frederick, plus his early ambitions and career path in insurance. He mentions basketball as a youth interest and a goal of cooperation to improve the city.
A wedding at the Blumenauer home united Julia A Montgomery and George W Montgomery Jr. in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Kieffer with Lohengrin’s march. Attendees included family members and local friends. the couple will reside with Julia’s parents after a Washington trip.
Mr and Mrs John Francis Fischer 124 West Patrick Street announce the birth of a son born last night Mother and son are doing nicely.
The program featured a salutatory by Blanche Long and readings by Laura Renner and Emma Thomas. Diploma awards were presented by Superintendent E. Le Boblitz to Thurmouth and Visitation Academy graduates, while Flower Sions and the Christian Temperance Union activity were noted. Residents of West Fifth Street complained of poor lighting in that area. Childrens Day was observed at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South near New Market.
Miss Eléanor Abbott returns from Baltimore with South Market Street acquaintances in Towne. Families from Thurmont Sedalia and Martinsburg travel to events, visits, and commencements at Susquehanna and Washington and Lee. Relatives and former teachers gather in Middletown for trips, graduations, and homecomings across Pennsylvania and nearby states.
The Real Estate Mortgage and Investment Co announces the sale of Louis C. Waskey's Adams town farm to Wilbur C. Hargett of Foaga ce. The property is highly cultivated, containing 14 fares of Ullable land with possession to be delivered April 3.
The Maryland State Sunday School Convention will be held in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city from November 9 to 11. Emory L. Coblentz is convention executive committee chair. The program emphasizes practical methods for city and county schools, with departments for teachers’ training and administration. Notable speakers include Rev. Joseph H. Cudnor and Dr. E. D. Stone.
A widow Mrs Sarah Shank of Middletown Myeraville area died suddenly at age 46 from a heart attack Wednesday evening after a fall incident. Survived by husband and three daughters, and several relatives. Funeral from Church of the Brethren Myereville Saturday with Lutheran cemetery interment. pallbearers listed. Also noted: Franklin Pearl 65 died after long illness at his daughter’s home East Church Street. Funeral planned for Tuesday with services in Jefferson Lutheran church and cemetery.
Civil strife erupts along Longtower and Bishop Street. Unionists and Nationalists clash with rifles and revolvers, killing two men in Langrower Street and wounding others including a baby. The fighting spreads through upper Fountain Street and Albert Street as mobs chase rivals and exchange volleys. The Unionists gradually gain control of the central district, while attackers strike at the Diamond Hotel area before Price falls.
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