Marriages and Divorces Decline in 1924 Maryland Counties
Statewide figures show a slight drop in marriages and a rise in divorces for 1924 compared to 1923. Frederick reports 871 marriages and 56 divorces. Montgomery 748 marriages and 14 divorces. Carroll 75 marriages and 25 divorces. Washington County cites 1,959 marriages and 70 divorces, with the national context from Commerce. A Baltimore meat handling study prompts calls for stricter sanitation and enforcement.
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Maryland
U. S. Department of Commerce
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Department of Commerce
State Department of Health
Washington County
Carroll County
Thurmont Commencement Exercises Conclude With Diplomas
Thurmont High School held a week of events ending Friday with diplomas. Rev W Stanley Jones preached Sunday, Alumni Association events drew many former graduates, and Dr A E Winship gave the commencement address. The 1900 and 1925 classes were special guests at the alumni banquet and class night featured a planned program.
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Thurmont Hgh School
Methodist Church
W. Stanley Jones
Aufilotium
Joseph Rowe
Amelia Annan
Annabella Wartman
Rhodaillelan
Slade
Samuel Hays
Ruth Stambaugh
A. E. Winship
Journal of Education
Boston
G. Lloyd Palmer
Homer W. Geryton
Charles Naylor
John Franklin
Ethel Dern
Dorothy Baum- Bardner
Lucy Higbee
Emily Adelaberger
Rush Stambaugh
Burnadette Orendorff
Ethel Sarlor
Alumni Banquet Tuesday for Frederick Boys High School
About 150 members of the Frederick Boys High School Alumni Association will attend the annual banquet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Hotel Braddock. The event opens with the business meeting and election of officers. Nominees include Grover Michael and Walter Felgler for president and F Austin James and Henry Ramsburg for vice president.
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Frederick Boys’ High School Alumni Association
Braddock
Wware
Grover Michael
Walter Felgler
F. Austin James
Henry B. Ramsburg
Robert H. Brer
Atthne H H. Noll
C. Thomas Summers
Defense Attacks Key Witness in Shepherd Murder Trial
In Chicago on June 23 the defense challenged the credibility of the Bates witness C. C. Faiman. Luella Rhubell, manager of Faiman’s School, denied seeing Shepherd’s letters or meeting him at the school. Faiman testified Shepherd wrote a course in bacteriology and instructions to use typhoid germs to kill Billy McClintock, who left Shepherd as chief beneficiary.
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Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Bate
C. C. Faiman
Luella M. Rhubell
Faiman
National University of Science
Shepherd
Bily McClintock
Enrollment Opens at Vacation Bible School Ceremony
The Daily Vacation Bible School opened its annual session at 8 40 this morning with 177 of the 200 registered children present. Attendance was light, but many enrolled early are expected for later classes. Activities included folk dances, handwork, Bible study, and readings under Mrs G Nevin Sehert.
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Stdt
Mary Benton
Misa Virginia Doering
G. Nevin Sehert
Washington and Navy Regatta Favorites
Cloudless morning as Poughkeepsie hosts the 28th annual intercollegiate rowing regatta with seventeen crews competing. Washington and Navy were favored in the four mile varsity race, while Syracuse Wisconsin and Pennsylvania led in other events. races scheduled from 4 to 4 45 p m with possible postponement for weather or water.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
Intercollegite Rowing Association
Washington and
Navy
Syracuse
Washington Int
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ten Commandments urged to guide law enforcement
State's Attorney William Storm urged Christian men to emphasize moral and religious standards to improve public conduct. He warned that ignoring moral laws invites more violations, noting daily breaches of most commandments and profanity in the city. A church meeting approved borrowing funds for Forward Movement goals, and a Sunday School picnic was planned for Braddock Heights with special transportation.
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William ‘M. Storm
Evangelical Reformed Sunday School
Mr. Storm
Storm
Evangelical Reformed Church
Noah E. Cramer
Austin
Braddock Heights
Holgita
Senator Edwin F Ladd Dies in Washington at 10 20 A M
Senator Edwin Fremont Ladd of North Dakota died in Washington at 10 20 A M after a brief illness linked to kidney trouble and neuritis. His wife Mrs Ladd and children Virginia and Milton were at his bedside. Born in Maine in 1859 he studied chemistry and rose from chemist to U S Senator and World War I federal food administrator.
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Baltimore
Associated Press
Edwin Fremont Ladd
North Dakota
Senator Ladd
Mra
Ladd
Washington
Millon
George Washington University
Virginia
Miss Rigpah Sprogle
Annapolis
Rizpah
Catherine
Rosita
Elizabeth
Culver
Vernon
Milton
Seavttes Ladd
Church
Mr. Ladd
Maine
Edrwin Fremont Ladd
S Tark
Somerset Academy
University of Maine
U. S
Ir. Ladd
Agricultural College
U.S. Senate
LaFoletta
Lafolletta
Brunswick Faces Severe Water Shortage
Brunswick reports its water supply at a low level after a prolonged dry spell and heat. Officials say excessive use due to summer conditions prompted town wide prohibitions on watering lawns washing cars and other nonessential uses by order of Mayor Jacob Moler.
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Brunswick
Jacob Moler
Dutrow Returns From Princeton to Smyrna for New Post
Mr Richard Dutrow of Clarke Place has returned to Smyrna after earning his degree at Princeton University during last week's commencement. He will depart in August for Smyrna to take a position as an instructor at the International College there.
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Smyrna
Richard Dutrow
Clarke Place
Princeton University
Dutrow
Los Truster
International College
Unclear OCR battlefield mention with foreign force alert
Fragmentary text describes a coastal or inland conflict scenario with British and American forces in a defensive stance. It mentions fortified approaches in a creek area and readiness for foreign forces, suggesting an emergency or military alert context.
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Canlun
Glege
Summer Day Brings Longest Day In Town
Summer day marked by a sunrise at 4 28 am and an 82 degree high as drought threatens crops across the region. Authorities urge water conservation amid scarce rainfall while forecasts predict possible thundershowers and a temperature shift.
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Sol
Girl Gets From 5 to 15 Years Term
Dorothy Perkins, a juvenile from New Jersey, was sentenced to five to fifteen years in Auburn prison for the killing of Thomas Templeton, a Jersey City war veteran. Judge Melntyra lamented her life choices while delivering the punishment.
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New York
Filion
Auburn
Dorothy Perkins
Thomas Templeton
Jersey City
Melntyra
Kellogg and Olds Reconcile In Cabinet Partnership
Kellogg now secretary of state plans to resume the partnership with Robert Edwin Olds, previously interrupted when Frank B. Kellogg left for London as ambassador. Olds, once his law partner, was named assistant secretary by President Coolidge.
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T Robert Edwin Olds
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
London
Kellogg
Olds
Coolidge
PLAN SERVICES MARK FUNERAL OF SEN LA FOLLETT
State capital scene features brief funeral services for Sen. La Follett with plan announcements and local tributes. Officials and colleagues attend as the legislature honors the late senator.
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Sen. LA Follett
Wounds From Palin Crime Mortal as Grant Dies in Prison
The Madison States report confirms the death of Bernard Grant after a stabbing by Walter Krauser. Grant refused life-saving surgery, dying minutes later as authorities debated clemency and the fate of Krauser. Police officer Ralph Fouders is noted in the aftermath.
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Palin
Associated Presa
Chicago
Hernard Grant
Ninall
Walter Krauser
Grant
Fox
Pete Oner
Krattser
Ralph Fouders
Krag Wer
Wae
Supreme Court
Keniser
Ginaat
Tax rate to be set by Tuesday June 30
County officials scramble to finalize the budget and set the tax rate within a week. Departments submit proposed levies as the commission reviews details for multiple districts and contemplates reductions to curb county expenses.
Treasure Hunt at Catona Country Club Event
An evening Treasure Hunt at Catona Country Club is directed by a committee led by Mrs Bye Thomas and others. Teams of four draw to form groups and follow a multi leg clue path through the club grounds to locate a treasure prize for each member of the winning team. Refreshments will follow with attendees urged to wear afternoon dress and walkable shoes.
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Catona
Ale Pines
Bye Thomas
Mra
Jobin Francis Brolt Mra
R. E. Town
Mtns
Francis X. Steeley
Man
Bob
Nicodemog
Thomas B. Hayward
Neo Haller
William B. Lebhera
James H. Grove
Shleh
Health Officer Warns Of Typhoid Fever In County
Three typhoid cases are reported in the county two in Adama town and one near Urbana prompting officials to urge precautions. Dr KE Kefauver explains prevention via safe food water and hygiene and notes vaccination strengthens immunity though dead germs may still trigger a defensive response.
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Adamatown
Urbana
KE. C. Kefauver
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