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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
1
Hood College announces the 1925 graduation lineup with sixty four diploma recipients led by bachelor and science degree candidates. Commencement is June 9 with address by Glenn Frank and a full schedule of alumni events, exhibitions, and performances preceding the ceremony.
The Visitation Academy Alumnae Association executive board met at the president Miss Pauline Diffendall’s home to plan the June 2 reunion and officer elections. Archbishop Corley will attend the distribution, with six graduates named and chapel improvements noted including a white marble sanctuary rail.
Elizabeth Wing of Woodmont Montgomery county faces a 1 p.m. hearing with Governor Ritchie on her sentence for smothering her newborn. A Washington Rockville delegation backs parole to Ivahoat Farm Virginia, supported by Florence Crittenden Mission officials and local women’s groups. Speculation grows on Montgomery county state's attorney replacement as Judge Peter leads appointment plans amid Garrett’s resignation and ongoing forgery embezzlement case.
The Altar Guild of Grace Reformed Church was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Raymond F. Shank in North College Park Way. A masque titled Walks was presented to President Mrs. C. W. Walck.
Cleveland May 15 AP The railroad labor peace table including presidents of 60 railroad systems and leaders of 16 labor groups may meet in Cleveland on June 29 Willm G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said invitations will be sent to over 1100 persons The move is described as educational with no binding actions expected by any railroad or organization
Hood College hosts a full day track meet on Saturday May 16 with morning preliminaries starting at 10 a.m. and finals at 1 30 p.m. Miss Perry and Miss Hays direct physical education and aim to break Hood and American records.
The Lutheran Sunday School Association of the Middle Conference of Maryland will hold its annual convention at Winter's Lutheran Church New Windsor on May 19. The program includes speakers Dr Charles P Wiles Mrs Wiles Dr John Weidley and Dr J Roy Strock with lectures, discussions and a luncheon.
A report by the Automobile Commissioner shows total automobile fines from May 6 to May 13 reaching 351 dollars. Woodsboro topped the list with 176 dollars, followed by Ridgeville 110, Emmitsburg 50, and Middletown Tent 15. One local license was revoked in Walkersville after a fatal accident. Fines cited for speeding, license issues, and reckless driving across Ridgeville, Middletown, and Emmitsburg include individuals such as Clarence Atbaueh, Paul Y. Bowers, Marion W. Houck, Truman Wotzel, Philip T. Wolte, and others totaling multiple offenses.
The New York World defends Bonner, Brooks and Co stating they are Wall Street underwriters, not curb brokers, and notes it is common for reputable houses to quote prominent figures, including the President, in literature. The stock issue for American Rayon Producing Co was oversubscribed. Also reports a Juniors beat Freshmen 21 to 8 in a Wood College baseball game. Juniors are 1923 24 champions with potential to repeat.
Baltimore May 15 CAP War on dealers adulterating meats declared by A T Sullivan head of the Pure Food Department of the State Board of Health. The campaign will be statewide. In Cumberland 15 dealers are to be haled to court for putting sulphite of soda on meats. The practice endangers public health and hides spoilage from buyers.
Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama has purchased Woodlawn, a 1 acre country estate near Mount Vernon once part of George Washington holdings. The price is rumored near 100000 pounds. Some believe the purchase signals retirement, though no decision has been made.
Lawrence Washington, a Black man, was hanged in Cook county jail for the December holdup murder of Nagzig Mascolino, Evanaton candy shop owner. The execution occurred in Chicago with no year specified.
Frank M. Young, a Wind pool operator serving a five year term for fraud in Atlanta, has his parole petition denied by Federal authorities. He would be eligible to apply again after July 22, with one third of his sentence served. The denial cites defalcation charges against him in Atlanta and Baltimore authorities linked to his speculation scheme.
Washington May 1 AP reports ten magazines were withdrawn from sale at new stands for being obscene and indecent. District Attorney Gordon announced the action as a preliminary study and said 40 or more magazines await examination. The metropolis attorney acted on dealers requests to censor.
Baltimore May 25 The appointment of Roy William Mackesy as chancellor of the Baltimore Archdiocese to succeed Rev. William J Hates bishopric of the newly created Raleigh diocese was announced by Catholic authorities. Fr Mackesy remains as vice chancellor and secretary to Archbishop Michael Jcur es.
Misa Fivelyn L. Cutsull, who had been visiting in Frederick, has returned to the State sanatorium Na billasville to enter the training arena for pursuit.
A Bryan clerk facing embezzlement charges was jailed after alleged misappropriation at a local business. Court records show the clerk, identified as a Cut location employee, held funds beyond approved limits and failed to account for the discrepancies. Investigators recovered missing amounts and filed formal charges. the defendant awaits preliminary hearings.
The third annual Mothers Day observance by the East Patrick Street exchange operators included a program with harp solos and songs. Mothers met each other, central office staff explained working conditions, and each attendee received a carnation amid refreshments and pink carnation decorations.
The New York market traded dull at midday and regained strength in the early afternoon as buoyancy returned to high priced industrials, with the close described as strong and total shares traded around 1,360,000. Brigadier General Miron A. Reckord and Colonel D. John Markey praised Company PF of Hyattsville for wartime courage at its 13th anniversary banquet in the Hyattsville armory. Local Frederick Elks members attended the State Association banquet in Washington with several attendees listed.
Warrant sworn for arrest of William F Armiger the financial clerk at the Maryland House of Correction in Annapolis after auditors found discrepancies in state funds over four years The case centers on alleged defalcations totaling about twenty nine thousand dollars officials said an examination of five years books is needed to determine the total Armiger married and employed nearly a year in the institution handling payroll and funds.
The article describes warm weather with a sunny, balmy atmosphere and a rise from 49 to 77 degrees. It notes many people wearing new hats and summer straws, and forecasts warmer weather with increasing cloudiness into Saturday.
Lakehurst N J May 15 AP The naval dirigible Los Angeles left the naval air station at 1130 am today with about 30 passengers aboard as guests of Secretary of Navy Wilbur The party included prominent figures in finance industry and education Captain George W Steele commanded the airship for a five hour flight over New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware before returning to Lakehurst Frederick P. Davis assistant Secretary of War joined the guests many were members of the Army Advisory Board for Industrial mobilization invited to gain a full visual survey of the area
Washington May 18 AP Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania Miss Martha Berry of Georgia founder of the Berry School and George Bird Grinnell editor publisher of New York were in Washington to receive Roosevelt Memorial Association medals. Pinchot earned the honor for conservation work Berry for women and children service Grinnell for promoting outdoor life.
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