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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1936
Page
7
Harry Grayson argues fans lack influence as league owners block polls, press and public alike. Commissions and presidents deny patrons input while marketing forces claim fans overstep in seeking a say on league affairs. The piece critiques owners for limiting fan voice and public campaigns.
ES Klein reports approval of Army and Navy stamp series with five values each releasing from August 1. Army subjects include Washington Greene Jackson Grant Sherman Lee and Stonewall Jackson with West Point. Navy subjects feature Jones Barry MacDonough Decatur Farragut Porter with Annapolis. First day sales start in Washington for all but five cent stamp at West Point and Annapolis. A separate two cent canto commemorative is pending Roosevelt era.
The article profiles Thea Lentz, known as Corn King, who blends field trials with test tube experiments to defend a U S title. Lentz cultivates corn varieties on two acres alongside 69 acres of regular crop land and plans to enter at the Chicago exhibition next fall. His son Thomas Carr, 4, helps as the family supports this experimental farming venture with equipment and labor from relatives and local associates.
The all star game series began in 1933 as a Century of Progress attraction sponsored by a Chicago newspaper. A national 1934 poll drew attention but did not alter league plans to continue charity exhibitions. Revenue from the games supported the Benevolent Association for Professional Players, with combined attendance around 167,974 and receipts near $202,674, boosting public interest in baseball despite league pushback.
May 23 attendees traveled to the First Moravian Church York for the Pen-Mar District Moravian Christian Endeavor rally. Reading won the attendance cup with 241 participants. devotions and a sermon followed, honoring Graceham and listing many local families and visitors in attendance.
Radio Day by Day lists week of May 25 programming across WEAF NBC WABC CBS and stations. It names hosts ministers and church clubs including Rev Lo J Moore Rev Chandler and Rev WE Nealon with church services and holiday observances. Program notes cover major orchestras, specialty acts, and interludes tied to various sponsors and events.
Names and homes across Howard and Baltimore counties are listed from a May weekend in Sykesville and nearby towns. Relatives and friends gather at several residences including Buckingham Main Street and Berwyn, with visits to Liberty, Woodbine, Clarksville, and Hampstead area hosts.
A historical notice notes upright pianos compact designs suit small rooms and serve as multipurpose furniture. The feature discusses finishes in maple and mahogany, with mentions of early American and colonial styles adapting as desks, buffets, cabinets, or decorative pieces.
A fragment from a social page notes families and guests visiting Mr and Mrs Jonathan Dorsey near Woodbine for Maths Day celebrations. Mentioned are Berry families, Zepp Bails, Hoans, and several Baltimore and Howard County residents joining for meals, cards, and prayers, with various relatives staying or visiting.
A readable fragment outlines a daily English lesson focusing on spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary building. It mentions mastering one word each day, with aims to acclimate learners to pronunciation, cadence, and usable language. The text references common errors, hiccups in speech, and gradual confidence in usage.
Mrs Wilmer and Mrs Hobbs Hart attend as Westminster a guest of her aunt and daughter in Baltimore and adjoining areas. several relatives from Howard County visited at Evkridee and nearby homes last week. families include Rhine Ridgely Prinns and Black with multiple mentions of Birthe and Stark ties.
A reader survey asks whether the United States spends too much on military preparedness. Notable responses from Frank Rengberg, Frank Mo Stevens, and Rudolph Crouse express varied views. Several writers urge strong funding to protect an emergency.
A garbled fragment indicates concern over a wartime emergency and calls for national reassurance. The text mentions months and agents, suggesting ongoing discussions or actions, but the exact details remain unclear due to corrupted OCR.
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