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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 16, 1924

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Hood College to Graduates Largest Class Sets June 11

Eighty seven girls including nine from Frederick will receive diplomas at Hood College graduation on June 1 in a class noted as the largest in the college’s history. Distinguished speakers will include Dr. Hugh Black and Rev. Henri L. G. Kieffer. The Frederick seniors listed include Emily Apple and Ruth Michael among many others from Maryland and neighboring states.

Frederick Hood College Hugh Black Union Theological Seminary New York City Henri L. G. Kieffer D. D Evangelical Reformed Church Emily Gertrude Apple Margaret Frances Besant Grace Kepner Best Ann Elizabeth Kuhn Ruth Isabel Michael Mary Frances Neighbors Mary Evelyn Rhoads Angeling Musmaker Mary Esther Tull Grace Alien Altoona Louise Allred Erwin Ten Womelsdorf Elsie Grace Ha‘lam Brunswick Kathryn Hance Reg Bank Eunice Olivia Harrison Berlin Geneva Augusta Hauser York Pas Sara Margaret Hays Emmitsbug Frances Elizabeth Hill Alvertoig Sara Jane Yunt Greensburg Anna Kathleen Kauffman Tranchester Anne E. Krick Anne Elizabeth Kuhn Frederick Emily Mina Lapp Cumberland Marjorie Lentz Laury's Station Katherine Elizabeth Louser Lebanon Ruth Isabel Michael Josephine T. Moore Holidaysburg Mildred Pauline Motter Eda Evelin Myers New Bloomfield Leia Lane Myton Johnstown Mary Rebecca Nichols Oxford Margaret Ellen Pepple Bedford Alary Hollingshead Prickett Aspers Pa Hilda Mae Raph Bangor Mary Evelyn Rhoady Helen Romberger Harrisburg Mary Matilda Schaeffer Lancaster Dorothy Lucretia Schoener Womelstorf Anna M. Sellers Sellersville Angeline Musmaker Sunday Normy Grace Swayne Frances Allen Thomas Ruth Hsther Thomas Anna Maria Tisinger Mt. Jackson Marion Hoke Unger Foltz Margaret Vance Mary Catherine Walker Chambersburg Dorothy Elizabeth Warner Philadelphia Nell Grace Wattenders Erwin Tenn Garnet Rosella White Hollidaysburg Ruth Whitesell Dorothy Williams Perkaste Gladys Williams Perkasie Dina Eleanor Willis Church Creek Elizabeth Witmeyer Margaret Louise Wilt Johnson Mary Bain Wohlwend Salina Marguerite A. Yost Myerstown Taft Brodbeck Hall Department of Expression Brodeck Trall Misses Lease Warner and Wattenberger Department of Music

Sun Yat Sen Still Alive Despite Death Rumors

Reports from Hongkong say Dr Sun Yat Sen, president of the South China government, is alive and well despite circulating death rumors. His confidential secretary declined to permit interviews and said Sun did not feel obliged to prove he is alive.

Associated Press Hongkong Sun Yat Sen South China Sun Canton Alve Tris Ti Hongkong Sun Y Sin Ben

Drastic Bill to End to Rail Strikes

Washington May 16 A railroad strike or lockout threatening a transportation emergency would automatically lead the government to file suit for receivership of the affected roads. The Howell Barkley bill would abolish the Railroad Labor Board and set up adjusted tribunals with road and worker representation. A similar House measure is set for early next week. The Senate subcommittee amendment directs the Attorney General to seek receivership of an independent manager if a strike threatens a national crisis.

Associated Press Washington Howell-Barkley Senate Railroad Labor Board Full Interstate Commerce Committee House Subc

Action on Bonus Veto Dampens Early Stock Market

The stock market showed dullness as trading opened, with prices drifting and sentiment up slightly on news of the President’s veto of the bonus. Uncertainty over whether enough votes would sustain the veto tempered gains while bear operators failed to unsettle favored speculative issues. Investment buying in high priced railroads eased money rates from 24 to 3 percent.

Associated Presa New York Cal Money

Man Fined for East Fourth Street Accident

Roy C. Adkins about 30 of Middleton was freed after paying more than 314 in fines and costs from a crash that injured Harry Waldschmidt, son of Mrs Mildred Waldschmidt, on East Fourth street. At Justice Motter’s hearings he received 235 for the incident and 75 for assault plus costs. arrests were made by Sergeant Reverdy Croanenburg moments after the accident.

Roy C. Adkins Middletown Harry Waldschmidt Mildred Waldschmidt East Fourth Street Guy K. Motter Adkins Reverdy Croanenburg

Frederick County Christian Endeavor Institute May 22

The Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union led by Genevieve Thomas will hold its annual Institute on Thursday May 22 at the Presbyterian church in Frederick. Field Secretary Carroll M. Wright arrives with C H Heisler to oversee sessions. plans also foretell the county convention in Frederick October 30 to November 12 with a full program of prayers reports songs and discussions.

Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union Genevieve Thomas Adamstown Presbyterian Church Carroll M. Wright C. H. Heisler Pennsylvania Frederick Frederick County Institute Wright C. B. Heisler Friends of Christ C E. Hetaler

Foran Arrested in Baltimore Jewelers Murder

Philadelphia, May 10. Thomas Foran, 17, was arrested as he was about to enter his home on a charge of being implicated in the killing of a Baltimore jeweler during a robber of his store on Tuesday. He was arrested at the request of the Baltimore police.

Associated Press Philadelphia Thomas Foran Tndas Baltimore

Paid Jesse Smith High for Protection

George Remus, millionaire bootlegger in Atlanta penitentiary, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that he paid between 250000 and 309900 to Jesse W Smith for protection. He named James M Linton as a special assistant to the Attorney General who helped defend him and received about 9000, with Linton declining to seek favors from the Justice Department. Remus said he also paid 1.50 to 250 per case for permits to take whiskey from distilleries bought before prohibition. He did not inquire how the money was used or if it was shared.

Associated Press Washington George Remus Atlanta Senate Daugherty Jessa W Smith James M Linton Linton

Philadelphia man held on suspicious character charge in Forbes plot claim

Caesar Tata of Philadelphia was arrested after Mrs. Blas H. Mortimer testified about a plot to kill Col. Charles R. Forbes former Veterans' Bureau head. Tata, arrested at the Mortimer parents home, is detained pending investigation of his story. Police said hidden officers overheard Tata recounting a conspiracy involving Mortimer and three others who allegedly offered money to hire killers.

Associated Press Philadelphia Caesar Tata Blas H. Mortimer Veterans’ Bureau Tata Col Charles R. Forbes Bureau Mortimer George Bowler Cu

Scout Activity Benefit Tonight at City Opera House

A Boy Scout benefit performance of Her Husband's Wife at the City Opera House, featuring Hood College Marionaires, aims to raise funds for boys’ work in Frederick. The show includes a sign language demonstration by Scouts and a Parade of the Woolen Soldiers by Deaf students from Maryland School for the Deaf. A hike Saturday concludes Boy Scouts Week events.

City Opera House Hood College Marionaires Frederick Augustus Thomas Thehna J. Kramb Stuart Randolph Porothy Durbin Richard Belden Mary E L. Schaeffer John Belden Frances Cox Irine Randolph Marguerite Wore Emily Laden Ruth Thomas Nora Cordelia Brong Ling Bors Troop No Maryland School For Treaf Audienere Aml Elielle Hove Court Square Nin

Social Service Club Convention Set for Frederick in November

Announcement that the annual Social Service Club of Maryland convention will be held in Frederick on November 7 and 8. A conference with Howart C. Hil of Baltimore, Col D. John Markey of the Chamber of Commerce, and Florence Garnat of Fredertax County Public Health preceded the decision. More than 300 delegates expected. 1924 had 305 in Baltimore. Further details to be announced.

Social Service Club of Maryland Howart C. Hil Baltimore D. John Markey Chamber of Goimerce Florence Garnat Fredertax County Frederick

Assault and Battery Case Against Hale in Police Court

Hale faces assault and battery charges for attacking his estranged wife and lodging guest John J. Pittinger at a North Bentz and West Fifth street home. A stone was thrown, the door forced, and Pittinger was struck in the jaw. Warrant issued by Justice Bowers and served by police. Also cited: arrests in Hanover for desertion and non support and a Mann Act violation claim.

Sherman TL. Bowers Clinton Hale John J. Pittinger Hale North Bentz West Fifth East Third Street Fale Pittinger Justice Bowers Charles W. Smith Walsh Allen Fartgis Hanover Smith Charles Robev Polter Walah George W. Treadway York County Herbert Kehne Hanover Pa York Maionville Benjamin Szewlowski Montevue Justice Rowers

Man Arrested Here Not Wanted in Baltimore Case

A man described as one of the three youths blamed for a Baltimore jewelry store crime was arrested in Adamstown by Sheriff Albaugh. Lewis Smits, 28 to 30, claimed Strasburg Virginia as his home and was held for investigation as authorities compare his details with the suspects.

Louly Cohen Gullim Joe Jeweler Sherif Ingomar W. Albaugh Sherrif Albaugh Baltimore Cohen Baltimore Street Albanga Adamstown Tim Lewis Smits Strasburg Smith Sheriffs Ofice Washington 5Erif Duffey Washington County Bous Smagerstown Burkittsville Wheeling W. Va Albaugh Point Off Rocks Licksaville Crimea

Hood Faculty Granted Leave for Further Study

Six Hood College faculty members receive leave to pursue advanced degrees and fellowships. Mia Kathryn Abbey departs for two years at Northwestern University to study for a Doctor of Philosophy in History. Marion Ames heads to Bryn Mawr College for a chemistry PhD track. Henrietta Ruhnenberger goes to Indiana University for a Masters in Spanish. Rene Pinto plans a Columbia University Master’s in Political Science next February 1925. Jennie Hangera will resume home economics studies. Irma Wohlwend seeks a Master’s in Science at Cornell. Temporary vacancies to be filled to maintain academic standards.

Tood [College Mia Kathryn Abbey C. B Weher Miss Abbey Northwestern University Misa Marion Ames Dryn Mawr College Misa Henrietta Ruhnenberger Sistant University of Indiana Rene Pinto Columbia University Jennie Hangera Misa Irma Wohlwend Graduate School of Agriculture Cornell University Hood

Judge Urner Likely Appointed to Succeed Himself

Frederick and Montgomery County bar associations urged Governor Ritchie to appoint Chief Judge Urner to the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Urner would fill the post from December 24 1924 until the 1926 election, with a term expiring in December 1925 but no election held until 1926. Governor said he would appoint Urner, praising his qualifications. Buckey and Prettyman, representing local bars, filed petitions supporting the move.

Hammond Urner Ibmself Hiatela Ritchie Frederick Montgomey Urner Sixth Judicial Circuit Amitt Princeton Buckey Frederick County Bar Aassociation William Prettyman Montgomery County Bar Association

Thurmont Bank opens after extensive remodeling

About 800 people attended the opening of The Thurmont Bank after a year of improvements. The event ran six to ten pm with public inspections, music, and refreshments. Architect J A Demphwelf oversaw remodeling adding four modern apartments and two large basement spaces. President Lester Birely cited costs near 25000 dollars.

Thurmont Bank J. A. Demphwelf York Thurmont Lester Birely John Jones H c Bank Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Tank Frank J. Stoner Stoner Albert Gilson Adbert Schroeder R. T. Hendrickson Benjamin Shaff Haro Harding Townend, Scott and Company Taltimore Trarding

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