W C T U Elects Officers At Frederick County Convention
The forty second annual Frederick County W C T U convention met at J C Q F Hall New Market with 45 voting delegates. Mrs F B Sappington was elected president and a 458 member total was reported, including 28 new members since last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
America
Wag Sume
F. B. Sappington
Annie T. Nicodemus
C. E.wehbler
Frederick
John Watkins
M. N. Kindley
Frederick City
Maryland
Acws
Woodsboro
Katherine Bartgis
Mary R. Haslup
Maryland W. ©. T. U
Caesar
God
O. B. Langrall
M. E. Church
Tech
A. W Nicodemus
JF. L. Stoner
T. C
C. E. Wehler
Katherins al. Barigis
Christan Citizenship
Roy Leathrman
Ella Iain
Flower Mission
Clara ‘Epler
J. G. Shawaker
T. C. Routson
A. M. ‘Oblentz
Young Camaigners
C. Horine
Frank Suman
May Gaylor
Lizzile Haller
Rs May Markell
F. Stoner
Ennie Rasburs
Jeanie Shmutt
Irs
Annie Morsei
Rirs
Thos. Anderson
Florence Nirs
Haslap
ImConeriate Prohibition League
Five Die in Coal Mine Explosion in Pennsylvania
Five men are reported dead and several injured after an explosion at the Conyngham shaft of the Hudson Coal Company in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Rescue workers rush to the scene as hospitals take in victims and officials assess the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkesbarre
Conyngham
Hudson Coal Company
Hood College Commencement Planned For June 6
Hood College outlines a week of events from June 1 to June 6 including Moving Up Day, seniors becoming alumnae, a senior class play, alumnae gatherings, a baccalaureate service, and the commencement address by Rev. Raymond Calkins. Observatory open days and a football of campus activities are noted along with other campus events and a staff meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Catoctin Country Club
Brodbeck Hall
Oliver C. Horzman
Erie
Horsman
Weltha Horsman
Crayy
Calkins
Williams Observatory
Hood College
Lutheran Synod Meets Adjourns and Elects President
The Maryland Synod of the United Lutheran Church adjourned in Gettysburg after a final session. It approved a proposal to elect a full-time paid president. Ten lay delegates were elected to the General Synod convention to be held in Erie, Pennsylvania, in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Loysville
Jesse H. Michael
Michael
Maryland Synod
Edwin H. Sharretts
Key-Mar
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
M. A. Thomas
Harrisburg
Board of Foreign Missions
Henry W. A. Hanson
Gettysburg College
F. W. Kadel
Baltimore
Tressler
Synod
Harry T. Domer
Washington
W. H. Greever
American Lutheran Survey
Lutheran Southern Theological Seminary
Columbia
D. C
Christ Lutheran Church
U.S. G. Rupp
Mr. Kolb
Frederick Persons
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs. Ridgler on 59th Birthday
Relatives and friends held a Sunday birthday gathering for Mrs. Lewis Ridgler in MecKaig area. Eleven cars met at 3:30 pm for a lawn lunch with music from organ and victrola. Many presents were given to Mrs. Ridgler by a large list of attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ridgler
New Market
Ridgley
MecKaig
Annabell
Louis
George Smith
Josephine
George Jr
Wiliam Ridzely
Chilldren
Margaret
Olive
Willian Ar
Frederick
Wil Ham Rimber
Edward William Jr
Willard
Irs
Mortimer Sherman
Dith
Evelyn
Leonard
Virginia
Pnogene
William Main
Henry
Genie Main
Giadis and
William Driver
Carrie Poole
John Flobr
George Steel
McKaig
Trust violation charged for Radio Corporation case
The Federal Trade Commission charged the Radio Corporation of America with violation of the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act for unlawful restraint of trade and monopoly. The complaint says RCA sold vacuum tubes to about 25 radio manufacturers on an exclusive purchasing agreement, despite expired patents making tubes public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Radio Corporation of America
Commission
Baltimore Woman Sentenced to Two Years for Manslaughter
Mrs Isabelle Stewart was jailed for two years after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of her husband Thomas R Stewart B and O R R shop foreman. The sentence was handed down by Judge Salter in Criminal Court following the rejection of a motion for a new trial. The fatal stabbing occurred during a quarrel at their home on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Isabelle Stewart
Thomas R. Stewart
Salter
Stewart
Patron-Teacher group hosts Africa lecture by Dr John Derr
Jefferson school P T A held its final meeting of the year with a student program and an illustrated lecture by Dr John S Derr a medical missionary who wore Hansa tribe attire and described native customs. The audience offered thanks and the president Mrs Roy Remsburg adjourned the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School
John S. Derr
Derr
Africa
Roy Remsburg
Court of Appeals to rule on gasoline tax referendum
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether the cent and a half gasoline tax for road construction and maintenance, approved by the last General Assembly, should be put to voters in November. David C. Winebrenner, Secretary of State, appeals Judge Moss ruling that the referendum laws apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
General Assembly
David C. Winebrenner
Robert Moss
Circuit Court of
Anne Arundel County
Lusitania Damages Paid 13 Years After
Article reviews 1915 Lusitania sinking and the 13 year delay before resolution of damages via the Mixed Claims Commission. It notes $2.6 million paid to heirs and survivors, with remaining awards disbursed under the War Claims Act. Details include notable claimants and rejected cases, and Dawes plan funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Erith
Ireland
Germany
Lusitania
Chiims Commission
Treasury
Congress
Householder In Finched Area Quips About Fire Practice
A humorist voice mocks a perilous home scene as a householder in a finched area questions heights and safety while a collaborator delivers a tangential line about a sour fire. The exchange reveals a lighthearted but tense domestic moment amid cautionary talk.
Thurmont Rocky Ridge road opening plans announced
Final plans are complete for Saturday ceremony to mark the opening of Thurmont to Rocky Ridge road. Rev Dr E Helmer leads the committee with a parade from Thurmont to Rocky Ridge and a ribbon-cutting near Rocky Ridge. Guests include John N Mackall and state and county officials. bands and moving pictures will accompany floats and a motorized procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont Rocky Ridge Road
E. Helmer
Thurmont
Rocky Ridge
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
David C. Winebrenner
Emory L. O. Clentz
Van Dyke Blames Princeton Board Faction Spark in Assembly
Dr. Henry Van Dyke, former Moderator, criticized Princeton Theological Seminary governance as factional and urged GA supervision. The uproar led to calls for a report on reorganization to place the seminary under General Assembly oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. van Dyke
Princeton
Tulsa
Oklo
Henry van Dyke
Presbyterian Church
United States
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian General Assembly
Thei
Princeton Seminary
General Assembly
Jackson Predominates At G. O. P. Convention
A 19 member Maryland delegate slate was drawn by state convention caucuses. The lineup favors Marchant and Jackson and signals smooth renomination for national committeeman Mr. Jackson and committeewoman Mrs. Lowndes. Initial plans to split votes were dropped when Jackson confirmed only 19 Maryland seats in the convention hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Roland R. Marchant
William P. Jackson
Jackson
Maryland
Convertion Hall
Fire at Martinsburg Journal injures workers and kills one
In Martinsburg West Virginia John Welty 18 died and Couslas Messick 22 was badly burned after a storage room fire at the Journal plant. They were cleaning a reserve press with an electric light when gasoline ignited. Welty’s body was found after flames were controlled and Messick was removed severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
John Welty
Couslas Messick
Journal
Messick
Welty
Ass ‘Dine
Governor Ritchie Heads Frederick Dinner for State Officials
Maryland officials led by Governor Ritchie and U S Senators Bruce and Tydings will attend a May 30 dinner at the Francis Scott Key hotel in Frederick hosted by 24 citizens. The visit includes stops in Baltimore County and Westminster with a May 31 Washington theater plan and a slide through Southern Maryland ending in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Maryland
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
United States
William Cabell Bruce
Millard E. Tydings
Thomas H. Robinson
Milton A. Reckord
Frederick N. Zihlman
William P. Cole, Jr
John M. Dennis
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
General Assembly
Cumberland
Baltimore County
Westminster
Joseph H. Apple
Joseph D. Baker
Holmes D. Baker
William F. Childa
Hammond Clary
Emory L. Coblentz
Lloyd C. Culler
Robert KE. Delaplaine
Samuel G. Du«vall
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Glenn D. Garber
Thomas H. Haller
W. Harry Haller
Thomas B. Hayward
John S. Hershey
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Edwin C. Markell
Charles McC. Mathias
A. Frank Miller
John §. Newman
Frank L. Stoner
Hammond Urner
Louis L. Wilson
David
Caan
White Cobleniz
Walcome
Baker
David G. McIntosh
State Senate
E. Brooke Lee
House of Delegates
Maryland School For the Deaf
Odd Fellows Home
Barbara Fritchie
Frederick High School
Silver Spring
Lee
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Annapolis
Eastern Shore
Caveat Filed in Will of Mrs Harley in Orphans Court
The will of the late Mrs Mary Theodosia Harley of Burkittsville faces a caveat filed by her daughter Mary Christine McCollister. The estate leaves Spring Mills Farm in Berkeley County to eight siblings with several minor bequests including a diamond ring victrola records china and 900 in War Savings Stamps to McCollister, which were sold before death. Remainder goes to six Harley sisters Rosa A Duvall Virginia Matthews Nannie Duvall Bernadine Means Teresa C Duvall Edith M Duvall. The will dated 1920 named Dorsey Etchison and Mary H Etchison as witnesses. a 1924 codicil was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Etchison. Executor Ditchison named Leo Weinberg attorney for estate. Arthur D Willard represents McCollister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Theodosia Harley
Burkittsville
Orphans’ Court
Testatrix
Mary Christine McCollister
Spring Mills
Berkeley County
W. Va
China
United States War Savings
McCollister
Rosa A. Duvall
Virginia Matthews
Nannie Duvall
Bernadine Means
Teresa C. Duvall
Edith M. Duvall
Josephus E. Harley
H. Dorsey Etchison
Mary H. Etchison
Young People's Service at Zion Reformed Church
The Young People's Society of Zion Reformed Church in Charlesville will meet Sunday at 7 45 PM. The program includes prayer, scripture reading, vocal and instrumental solos, duets, recitations, a reading by Laura Virginia and Glen Orrison, a benediction, and a musical selection by Beatrice Staley and Bert Holtz, led by Rev John M DeChant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Service
Young People's Society of Zion Reformed Church
Charlesville
John M. DeChant
Reina Warrenfeltz
Inma
Dar
Tang
Marie Orrison
Helen Smith
Laura Virginia
Glen Orrison
Nellie Long
Corinne Sunday
Mamie Fearn
Wilford Mank
Harold Staley
Jesus
Wilbert Smith
Austin King
Albert Kipp
C T Stall
Gordon Palmer
Beatrice Staley
Bert Holtz
Charles Stupor
Beatries Staley Pert Leliz
Margaret Sieler
Injury as wrench falls injures man at City Hall work
Osborne I Price at Maryland Apartments sustained severe facial injuries when a heavy wrench fell from about ten to twelve feet while workers wired master clock connections at City Hall. Bernard McCaffrey assisted on a ladder nearby. Price was taken to Frederick City Hospital in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne I Price
Maryland
Mr. Price
City Bail
Trinity Reformed
St Johns
City Hall
Bernard McCaffrey
Water Department
McCaffrey
Price
Frederick Cltr
Inez
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W.ctul
Hood
New York
Hasino
Bald Richtly
Jesus Christ
Florence Mealer
Young People's” Federation
Lutheran Synod
Order of the Eastern Star
Middletown
Washington, D. C
Susie Koogle
Albert Brice
Kenneth Armstrong
Harry Strong
East Gate
Martha Kolb
Koogle
Loyalty Chapter
Mountain
Frostburg
Horace C. Zacharias
Charles E. Wehler
Presbyterian Church Wail
Newton
N.C
Catawos
Salisbury
FO Radio Corporation
P. T. Meeting
Dr. Derr
Jefferson
Senate
Smoot
Utah
King David Lodge
Trinity ML
South
R Carl Maxwell
West Church Street
Odd Fellows
Mary Hann
Hazerstown
John D. Hann
Julia Fell
Marcus Simmon
Cambrider
Mass
Mire Helma | Hann
Sargent College
Wes
Answeta
Mixed Claims Commission
Edwin B. Parker
Texas
Parker
Elbert Hubbard
Elbert Hubbard II
Katherine Hubbard
Miriam Hubbard
Elbert
Kathere
Satie
Miriam
Hubbard
Ralph
Sanford
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Charles Klein
Klein
Albert L. Hopkins
Newport New Snipbuilding & Drydock Co
Hopkins
Andrew Bilicke
Los Angeles
Bilicke
Samuel M Knox
New York Shipbuilding Co
Operty
Probbit
Thurmont Ridge Highway
Landlady
Singent
Landlade
der Wahre Jakob
Bern
U.S
Andy Gump
Inter
David A. Hoag
Canandaigua
Sidney Smith
Sulia
Hoag
Smith
Harley
Osborne I. Price
Lough
Trish A. Iosh
Ada E. Lampe
Grace Fi
Margaret E
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