Two Maryland 4-H Boys May Visit England for Royal Show
Maryland dairy cattle judging team invited to participate in the Royal Show at Oxford. David Hiert of Middletown and Boyd Smith near Frederick are named to the team pending trip financing. Other members include Donald Pickering, Lambert Davis III, with past performances cited and age limits noted.
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Frederick County
England
Maryland
Oxford
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland Extension Service
David Hiert
Middletown
Boyd Smith
Frederick
Donald Pickering
McDonough
Lambert Davis
III
Cecilion
Pickering, Wert
Stanley Stiles
Rockville
Waterloo
Iowa
Smith
Stiles
Davis
Richmond
Symons
United States
PB. W. Chichester
Laughton Likes Stein Writings
HAL BOYLE reports Charles Laughton praising Gertrude Stein as a beautiful writer. He recalls reading Stein aloud to better grasp her rhythm, defending the famous line A rose is a rose is a rose, and imitates the refrain in a childlike chant to illustrate its sound over print.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Bligh
Gertrude Stein
Charles Laughton
Miss Stein
Laughton
Laughton to read classics aloud in 52 city tour
Charles Laughton plans an annual one man show of readings from limericks to Lincoln and Dickens. He revived classic reading as a form of performance art and sees renewed nostalgic appeal. Laughton will continue exploring many roles through a single evening of diverse voices.
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the News
Frederick
Laughton
Gertrude Stein
Charles
Dickens
Mark Twain
Charles Laughton
Captain Bligh
Solomon
Puck
Henry
Agincourt
Mr. Pickwick
Gettysburg
Frederick County census enumerator tests attract 90 of 200
Area Supervisor Langdot Backus announced that 90 of 200 applicants took the test to qualify as census enumerators at the Frederick post office on Monday night. More test opportunities are available Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the post office, with emphasis on rural area applicants and knowledge of farming operations for farm census work.
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Frederick County
Langdot Backus
Frederick City
Backus
Adams Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Woodsboro
Mr and Mrs William H Adams of Woodsboro mark their fifty year union since March 1 1900 with about 275 guests visiting their home on February 26. Messages arrived from Maryland to California and Paris France while friends recount their farm life and community service in Frederick county and nearby towns. A three tiered cake and a gold white color scheme highlighted the celebration with Mrs Adams receiving a husband sent orchid corsage from their son and daughter in law. Rev Nevin Smith and Rev Raymond C Myers spoke, with well wishes from Rev C A Shilke who could not attend. Their son John W Adams of Elkton attended.
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William H. Adams
Woodsboro
Maryland
Vir Binda
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
New Jersey
California
Florida
Paris
France
Adams
William and
Sarah Adams
John W
Eleanora Grinder
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
C. A. Shilke
Somerset
Creagerstown
Farm census tests planned in Montgomery County
Officials announce farm census testing in Montgomery County with two examination options. Applicants not yet filed should report Wednesday in Silver Spring for oral and written exams as the census begins April 1. Enumerators will work two to four weeks earning eight to nine dollars a day.
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Ber
Silver Spring
Montgomery County
Backus
Notable Quote From N A Lufburrow On Wealth
The quote by N A Lufburrow argues wealth is harmful only if pursued for its own sake yet notes money remains essential. He contends that life imposes hardship without money and that financial needs drive many daily calls and demands.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Bethel Busy Bees Meet in Parish Hall March 2
The Bethel Busy Bees held their monthly meeting in the Parish Hall March 2 with scripture read by Mrs. Harold Powell and the Lord's Prayer led by the group. Four teen members and several visitors answered roll call. A card of thanks from Mrs. Guy Grushon was read. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Grushon and Mrs. Sidney Angleberger. Next meeting is April 5 in Walkersville at Mrs. Murry Craver's home with hosts Mrs. Craver and Mrs. Earle Bell. The note about Modern Electrics dates to 1908.
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Bethel
Busy Bees
Harold Powell
Guy Grushon
Sidney Angleberger
Walkersville
Murry Craver
Craver
Earle Bell
Lane Pleads Federal Education Aid for Poorer States
Maryland Governor Lane urged that federal education aid be restricted to poorer states unable to raise sufficient funds. He spoke at McDonough Military School, arguing aid should ensure a minimum, desirable program while noting many states have not improved their own education systems. He suggested broader rollout could occur if poorer areas benefit first.
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Baltimore
Lane
Patrons Club
McDonough Military School
Governor warns on education funding differences across counties
The governor notes state aid to all counties and Baltimore City, says poorer counties must raise standards and costs rise with no change in pay ability. He cites Maryland’s recent school improvements and warns states must match or risk federal intervention, while a surreal line mentions Joshua trees with 60 foot heights as lilies.
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Baltimore City
Maryland
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E. Patrick Sr
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Markell & Ford
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N. Court St
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Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Pearre
RED Cross
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Lough & Son
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America
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CBS
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