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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
4
A reader cites a public discussion noting prosperity brings risk of laxity and conservatism. It argues poverty spurs initiative, warns against complacency among the wealthy, and predicts Europe’s debt crisis will push American industry to intensify efficiency and innovation to maintain leadership.
A collector of business boosters argues advertising boosts towns. Seattle plans a 260000 three year campaign to attract industries and residents. Griffin Georgia, population 8000, advertises 1 million in road work across Atlanta papers to lure growth. Charleston seeks 10000 to promote city and port. The piece includes poetic praise and civic messages.
Anke Five Feresas asks voters in Frederick County if returns will come early or late. Bank employee Wilson Schley predicts early results due to few ballot choices. salesman Robert Staley and Burras favor early returns given a small ballot. Clerk Lester Feaga and manager A Wachter expect delays from a large, split vote and many write-in ballots.
The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church rejected changing its boundaries at recent Winchester meetings. The next synod assembly is scheduled for October 24, 1921, with officers elected: Lewis A. Rice trustee of the Theological Seminary for one year, J Thavere Thames trustee for three years, Rev. Henri L. G. Kieffer on the Board of Regents of Mercersburg College for three years, and Rev. Henri L. G. Kieffer plus Rev. A. S. Dechant elected directors of Hood College for three years.
A series of October 30 marriages is announced with couples including Cora Rebecca Fagen and Charles Noel Price in Washington and LeRoy A Hare with Alberta I Stonor in Selinsgrove Pennsylvan ia. Other unions include Joseph Mullen and Miss Rollinson in Barnesville and Mary Maida Staragine with Nick Kilpa in Steelton as well as a Hagerstown marriage license for Mable L Wireman and Meulah F Nunemaker.
A Friday night class party for the 10th grade at the Boys and Girls High School featured a playlet Why Girls Leave Home directed by Elizabeth Bryan, a ghost march, games, dancing, and refreshments. Ruth Jones and Steiner Cramer chaired the event with chaperones listed. attendees included many students and staff. Dr. Hamilton J. Slusher left New Market on October 20 to join Porahantus Fuel Co, after studying at the University of Maryland. His departure draws New Market residents’ attention and thanks for his medical service to children and families.
A mass meeting was held at the Republican headquarters with William H. Hinks presiding. Speakers included Milton Garner Edward S. Eichelberger Arthur D. Willard and Charles M. Gipmn. Also noted pension grant for John H. Naer and other local social events.
A surprise social was given at the Magaha home in Burkittaville last Saturday by their children and grandchildren to honor Mr. and Mrs. George W. Magaha on their forty second wedding anniversary. The event featured fern and cat flower decorations, a seasonable feast, and a central cake marking forty two years, with guests including the Guytons, the Magahas, and Miss Agnes Dixon among others.
In October the city and county recorded 38 deaths with 17 in the city. Mt Olivet had 21 interments, including 20 in the city and 1 in the county, with other burials at St Johns and the colored graveyard. County deaths totaled 21 with burials at Jefferson Pt of Rocks Thurmont Liberty Ennitsburz Lewistown Woodsboro Midletown Burkittsville Keysville and Flint Hill.
Mr and Mrs William 17 Ramsburg of Braddock Heights plan a Washington visit for a few days and then proceed to Atlantic City for several weeks. Mrs Lawrence Bentz of Fast South Street is spending a few days in Baltimore visiting her husband.
Dr Harner Sells Home at 606 Finn Street to John W Snook. Immediate possession 13 giv jour. Harner Markwood Harp real estate and insurance agent listed as seller.
The British national debt was reduced by 234 million pounds from December 31 to June 30, leaving a new total of 7,845,000,000 pounds. This equates to about 38.18 billion dollars at normal exchange rates.
Four years ago the local wet and dry fight dominated the election as voters faced national contests including president and congress. Etchison won the county by over 1,000 with 5,708 votes to Zinman’s 4,677 while Wilson carried the state though Lewis lost the senate. Nationally Wilson prevailed in the end, Hughes defeated in most close states.
Washington Nov 2 1924 massive turnout expected with 25 to 80 million voters. Women voters and a crowded party field with six national tickets Republicans Democrats Socialist Prohibition Farmer Labor and Single Tax. Senate and House contests Colorful list of states voting totals and numerous referenda including suffrage and alien land law measures.
Frederick Art Club members met for a Washington themed evening led by Miss Pearl Ender. Discussion detailed Union Station Library Capitol Treasury Corcoran Gallery Pan American and DA. R. buildings interiors and outdoor statuary of Washington with references to Francis Asberry Joan of Arc and Roger Williams. November 4 will cover Richmond.
Former Frederick man Dr J Lewis Wininger of Hagerstown was elected president of the Maryland Chiropractors Association at a meeting in Dr J Ralph Johns Baltimore office. Other officers named include Dr O R McIntyre vice president Dr Stirling K Collier Jr secretary and Dr C G Pel treasurer. One of the engagements of Salty Im Our Alley is Mary Hay.
Baltimore American quotes a remark about christening destroyers with cider and vows they be in apple pie order, illustrating a playful naval tradition. The exchange blends humor with naval ceremony, implying lighthearted expectations for ship readiness.
Republican Harding and Coolidge lead the ticket while Democrats Cox and Roosevelt run together. Socialist Debs and Stedman appear on another slate. Prohibition presents Walters and Colvin as candidates.
Trade with Australia shows healthy growth for the first quarter. Imports totaled about 27.775 million dollars while exports to Australia reached roughly 16.35 million. February exports nearly matched January and March, with outbound shipments higher than imports in February, yet imports in March exceeded February. Also mentions public sales.
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