29 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1937
Page
1
The piece notes Easter and Christmas weather might have swapped roles this season with Easter not rising above 40 degrees. Stores and banks stayed open on Easter Monday, churches held services, and officials report light precipitation and steady business yet limited school activity. Traffic was heavy but with no major accidents reported.
About 200 children from Thurmont and nearby areas joined the fourth annual Easter egg hunt Sunday in Memories Park under the Thurmont Lions Club. Ages ranged from infants to 14. despite cold weather the parade proceeded. Five oranges hidden among eggs were won by Dickie Hahn James Welty Betty Marshall Sylvia Creeger and Virginia Little. The event was organized by Lions Club committee members S F Gardner Jr chairman J M Creeper HQ Miller Jr R V Smith president.
A fragmented excerpt describes a scene with a distinctive red feathered hat and homespun touch. Names like Adelaide Kerr and Bonwit appear amid stylistic imagery suggesting fashion or cultural commentary in a late 20th century or earlier setting. The passage is oblique, with garbled phrases and partial names.
Washington Grove Camp Meeting Association seeks to form a municipal government in the area once part of the Metasdet camp. The group proposes a council with six councilmen and a mayor, to oversee an autonomous district with annual appropriations and enforcement of local ordinances. Officers and a community committee guide the plan, details debated at recent sub-district meetings.
Allee Compher was named local leader by Atectuat County agent Chas H Heniberg. Officers elected include president Aante Shah, vice president Millard Rlee, secretary Medan Cook, treasurerlaa, and a 6 member county arts committee. The banquet and dance are planned at Mastdletown with a spring social. Next meeting set for April 22.
A traveler denounces California for low value and praises Denver as preferable. He criticizes California cities and people, mentions San Francisco souvenirs, and contemplates a route through Denver toward destinations like California and beyond.
A birthday gathering honored Patricia Davne Watkin granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Rose at 312 A Street. Attendees Patsy Watkins and others enjoyed games and refreshments as the celebration proceeded.
An ad claims Adlerika cleanses the upper and lower bowel, relieving gas, sour stomach, headaches, and nervousness. It describes dramatic improvements after one dose and positions the product as a thorough intestinal cleanse endorsed by a Dr We De Sheah in New York.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals including Jackie Hoffiman Margaret Yinger Gloria Lee Compton Phyla Roby Marie Griffin Anna Jane Longbrake Patricia Fre Thoms Steubs Harry Evans Rose and several pairs such as Mr and Mrs Joe Alb and Mr and Mrs Nucholon with other names like Mire John Steubs Marsabel Mutt man Mrs Virginia Watkins Mae Pearl Ruthe Mose.
President Roosevelt attended Easter church services in Washington in an open car. The event showcased a public Easter observance with Roosevelt riding through the capital and joining congregants for the service.
At St Thomas Episcopal church the President with Mrs Roosevelt and grandchildren attended Easter sermon by Rev Howard Prema. The 100 or so attendees in the family church observed communion as the service closed. A lightning storm struck nearby, causing damage along a highway and to a payee mount, with debris scattered.
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