Opening Day Sparks Frederick Blue Ridge League Clash
Frederick welcomes the 1925 Blue Ridge League pennant chase with a parade and opening game at McCurdy Field between Luck Ramsey’s champs and Chief Werre’s squad. Mayor Lloyd Culler delivered the ball as Sherry and Thompson faced Skidmore and Strickler, with high crowd expectations and heated season optimism.
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McCurdy Field
Frederick
Wandental _ Waseeetsamn
Hagerstown Ciubmen
Luck Ramsey
Werre
South Mountain
Buck Tugumey
Frederick High School
Frederick Club
Hustler
Visiing Hubmeg
North Market Street
South Street
Jefferson Street
Burck Street
Canter Field
Buck Ramsey
Werremen
Sherry
Thompson
Hagerstown
Skidmore
Strickler
Lloyd C. Culler
Weather and diploma day at Frederick hospital nurses
A weather summary reports sun and mild temperatures in Frederick as seven nurses receive diplomas at the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Graduates listed include Anna Marie Cheeseman of Bridgeton, Gertrude Dennis of Elkton, Ethel Maude Johnston of Philadelphia, and others. A 3 pm ceremony in Recreation Mall followed by a Nurses Home reception.
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Maryland Tubercolosly Sanitorium
Recreation Mall
Samuel K. Dennis
Maryland Tuberculosis Sanitorium
Wrayer
James Oosterling
Balmore
Miya Era Vaughan Jon
Social events in May bring luncheons and bridge
May social life shows warm days and upcoming get togethers. Miss Ora Turner of Baltimore honored at a Tuesday card party hosted by Mrs. Samuel G. Duvall with about thirty guests. Mrs. W. Clinton McSherry plans two bridge luncheons on Thursday and Friday at 1 30 at East Second Street. Lewis R. Dertzhaugh hosts bridge luncheons on May 1 and 27 Tied to a walking world tour by a Frenchman with wooden Teen.
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Ora Turner
Baltimore
Samuel G. Duvall
Couge Street
Bridge
Thureday
W. Clinnton McSherry
East Second Street
Lewis R. Dertzhaugh
Council Breet
Charlea S. Price
National Society Sons of the American Revolution Congress in Swampscott
The thirty sixth Congress of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution met May 17 at the New Ocean House in Swampscott Massachusetts with Frederick Chapter members Lewis A. Rice and Edward D. Shriner Sr attending. Governor Alvin T Fuller James M Curley and others spoke as visits included historical tours and a reception for President General Marvin L Lewis. A later note claims British army recruitment figures of 241 per 100000 versus 229 in London.
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National Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Lewis A. Rice
Edward D. Shriner
Frederick
New Ocean House
Swampscott
Mass
the Ocean House
Marvin 3. Lewis
Alvin T. Fuller
Masachusetts
James M. Curley
Boston
Col. Lewis
Mia
Anthony Wayne Cooke
Longstanding Lutheran Chapel Hosts Maryland Synod Meeting
A local church prepares a supper for the Lutheran Brotherhood meeting held the Monday before the Maryland Lutheran Synod sessions. The piece details the church’s long history dating back to the 18th century, with multiple rebuilds, renovations, and a 1854 cornerstone ceremony, noting past pastors and major improvements over time.
Fredericktonians on Trip to California
Tr and Mrs Ira J McCurdy, and Mesars Gerson Rosenour and William Koth leave Saturday for Baltimore to join Shriners of Roumi Temple on an extensive pilgrimage to the Imperial Council session at Los Angeles. The itinerary spans many western cities and sights, including Mexico, the Grand Canyon area, Yosemite, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, and Chicago, with the train as home for much of the journey. The trip accompanies the 29th annual Frederick County Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Walkerstile, May 21, with luncheon and suppers planned.
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Ira J. McCurdy
Gerson Rosenour
William
Koth
Baltimore
Shriners of
Roumi Temple
Imperial Council
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicoxa
Sante Fe
Albuquerana
el Paso
Juares
Mex
Globe
Iindian
Roosevelt Dam
Phoenix
Cariso Gorge
Tia Juana
Old Mexico
San Diego
Angeles
Merced
Portal
Yosemite National Park
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
Stanley Park
Mt. Robinson
Jasner Park
Ede Mondton
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay
Frederick County
Social Service League names Montgomery county campaign chairs
A county wide membership drive for the Social Service League of Montgomery county runs May 24 to 41. Clergy are asked to declare May 24 Social Service Sunday and pulpits will promote Welfare Work. District chairmen and teams were formed in thirteen districts with aims to visit homes to recruit members.
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Social Service League of Montgomery Ccounty
Laytonsville
Louise Bell
Clarksburg
W. OR. Brashears
Pooleyville
GT Griffith
Rockville
G. EB. Hawks
Coleaville
Harold J. Bradford
Darnestown
Hatton Waters
Bethesda
S. W. Bagley
Chevy
Lions Club Delegates Depart for Salisbury Convention
At the Frederick Lions Club three officers Th Noel Maller A Hart Frehison and Charles Opel Jr leave today for Salisbury to attend the District Lions Convention opening Thursday morning. Delegates Clayton Dixon Jefferson and an alternate join them with expectations of Hatler's election as district governor amid Maryland District of Columbia and a portion of Delaware.
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Th. Noel Maller
A. Hart Frehison
Charles Opel, Jr
Frederick
Salisbury
Lions Clubs
Clayton Dixon
Jefferson
Hatler
Marrland
Colmabta
Delaware
Labor Convention Adopts Resolutions In Maryland District
The Maryland and District of Columbia Federation of Labor met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Resolutions adopted include opposition to prison contract labor and distribution, higher juror pay in Baltimore, and endorsing labor press and education. Afternoon session would nominate officers including President Money F. Broening for reelection.
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Maryland and District of C
George HM. Carter
United States
Washington
Executive Committee
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Money F. Broening
Alan
Pstda
William Green
American Fordleration of Labor
Examination Set For Elizabeth King In Infants Case
Elizabeth King, nineteen, who killed her two infants to protect reputation, will be examined Saturday by Dr. Arthur P. Herring of the Mental Hygiene Commission to determine if she has the mind of an eight year old. The decision will affect whether she remains in the 11 year sentence at the House of Correction or goes to a Florence Crittenton institution in Fairfax County for special training. Governor Ritchie said the case would be studied from all angles and that Herring will visit Virginia to judge suitability. Bodies’ discovery, one hidden in the attic last year, led to her arrest, confession, and conviction.
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Elizabeth King
Arthur P. Herring
Mental Hygiene Commission
Herring
Bishop Freeman
Washington
House of Correction
Aho
Florence Crittenton
Fairfax County
Ritchie
Whch
Girt
Montgomery County
Tablet Placed on Evangelical Reformed Church Front
A bronze tablet was set on the front wall of the Evangelical Reformed Church reading Evangelical-Reformed Church Founded 1745 Rev. Henri J. G. Kieffer D. D. Minister. Gift of the Young People's Society led by president Elizabeth DeLashmute. Tablet measures 24 by 40 inches and was crafted by the B. McGann and Sona Company of Boston and installed by US A, Lough ent Son.
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Evangelical Reformed Church
Evangelical — Reformed Church
Henri J. G. Kieffer
D. D
Church of the Young People's Society
Elisabeth DeLashmute
Boston
US A
Loughent
Drunken Autoist Fined After Middletown Hearing
Martin Duno of Baltimore was fined 210 dollars and costs after being charged with driving under the influence and failing to keep to the right. He claimed he had taken "one drink of frederick moonshine for old time's make" before appearing before Justice Kefauver with the Middletown State Police arresting officer Lieut Pepper Sack.
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Frederick County
Baltimore
J. Hollin Kefauver
Middletown
Duno
Dana
Lieut
Pepper
Kefauver
Frederick
Last Regular Meet Tonight of Mayor Aldermen
The last regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen will be held tonight at City Hall. The meeting winds up the present administration as municipal elections are in three weeks. Agenda includes routine matters and bids for curb and gutter on North Market Street extended, plus reports on street repairs and drainage conditions across several city locations.
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North Market — Street
Sdauth Carroll Street
Seek Missing Witness in Trial of Shepherd
Chicago May 20 AP reports a land jury investigation into the disappearance of Robert White, a key witness in the murder trial of William D. Shepherd. State's Attorney Crowe ordered the search today amid claims of witness intimidation and bribery attempts. defense said the report of White's location by their representatives is unfounded.
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Chicago
Robert White
William D. Shepherd
Foster
Crowe
Karier J
White
Brewart
Alan
SAY NEWMAN SOUGHT IN COHEN MURDER CASE
Baltimore police testified that a new suspect who wore a derby hat had been questioned in the Cohen murder case. Commissioner Gaither said a man known to police admitted wearing a derby hat the day of the crime while movement explanations were offered.
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Say Newman
Cohen
Baltimore
Criminal Court
Gaither
Ile
Maryland Court of Appeals
Pot
Diamond Robbery Reported at Capital Building
Four victims reported a major diamond theft on the eleventh floor of the Capital Building, formerly the Maronic Temple, in Chicago in May. Charles T. Quidberg, residing at 12 Naceatratt, reported the loss of diamonds valued at $41,000.
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Chicago
Capital Building
Po Nce
Charles T. Quidberg
Palitaf
New Reservoir at Fishing Creek Nears Fullness
A new 60 million gallon reservoir at Fishing Creek is nearly filled. On Tuesday morning water began to be released for the final fill, covering the area around the dam site by 4 pm. Authorities expect completion by next Monday, with ceremonies possibly held later, though a definite date has not been set. City engineers surveyed the site as contractors cleared equipment. The project will create a substantial artificial lake in Mountaindale, enhancing water supply and scenic value.
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Flshing Creek
Mountaindale
Frederick
Uringa
Cha Contractors
Mlala
Bexgen
Frederick County
Woman Shot and Home Set Afire Near Lake Maranacook
Winthrop Maine May 20 AP county officers aided by citizens search rural areas near Lake Maranacook for a man believed to have shot and seriously wounded Mrs Emma M Towns and then set fire to her cottage Miss Alta Hayward niece of Mrs Towns is missing or believed abducted The two women entered the cottage late last night after returning from Winthrop when shots rang out The assailant struck Towns as she lay on a couch and later told Hayward she could join him on a 60 mile journey without harm
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Winthrop
Maine
Lake Maranacook
Mra
Emma M. Towna
Alta, Hayward
Mra. Towns
Missainx Nod
Mra. Towna
Miss Hayward
Speed boat The Teaser beats 20th Century Limited to Albany
Albany May 20 AP R Hoyts speed boat The Teaser today beat the 20th Century Limited time from New York to Albany by 26 minutes. The New York fast train did the distance in three hours. The Teaser made the trip in 2 hours 40 minutes and is reported capable of 55 mph. The boat is 30 feet long with a seven foot six inch beam and a 600 hp engine.
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Albany
N. Y
Hoyt
20Th Century Limited
New York
General Upward Move Features Stock Market
New York May 20 The stock market showed a general upward movement this morning Nash Motors fell 19 points to a record 425 Rails and equipment stocks lagged following news that railroads will spend 760000 for road work and new equipment this year Car loadings for the week ended May were the highest of any corresponding week in history Call money renewed at stores at three fourths of a per cent.
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New York
Nash Motor
Crop Conditions Reported Amid Dry Weather in Maryland
Maryland crop and weather conditions for the week ended yesterday show cool dry weather retarding growth across crops. Grain and ground work favored farming, with wheat heading rye blooming and early potatoes being cultivated. pastures in good condition overall but needing rain.
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Washington
Maryland
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