Storm Claims 15 Dead in Md School Collapse
A violent windstorm toppled a La Plata schoolhouse in Maryland, killing 15 and injuring about 20. Children were rushed to Washington hospitals. Mary Ellen Boyle, 7, died en route. Gov. Ritchie dispatched state police to aid relief as searchers freed survivors from wreckage.
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Washington
la Plata
Mary Ellen Boyle
Samuel Berry
Children's Hospital
Lucille
Raymond Maddox
Catherine Watts
Negress
Roger Clark
Thomas Myles
Wiliam Myles
Rita Mudd
Lucille Willams
Louise Hyde
Brute McCarthy
Estelle Bean
James Padgett
Vernon
James, Jr
Margaret A. Jamieson
Charles Turner
Henry Wolfe
Edward Turner
Annapolis
Jug Bridge Woman's Club Meeting Report
The Jug Bridge Woman's Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Zimmerman's East Park Street home with eighteen members present. President Mrs. Elmer Dixon was absent. Mrs. Ronald King presided. The program featured a telle call on Christmas presents and current events. The group adjourned November 19 to meet at Drs. Elmer Dixon's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jug Bridge Woman's Club
Harry Zimmerman
East Pai- Sch Street
Ronald Kiing
Elmer Dixon
William Slemmer
Cad
Cain
Drs
Essi Patrick
Treet
Sale of City Residence to Mrs Rice on East Second Street
Noah E. Cramer and Leon, loan and insurance agents, sell their Lowenstein Buon lot with an updated two story concrete block dwelling on the north side of East Second street to Mr and Mrs J C Rice. The transfer takes effect April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah E. Cramer
Leon
Resi Wiate
Insurance Agenia
Lowenstein
Buon
East Second Street
J. C. Rice
Sion
Ypreiz Homie
Stranded wanderer seeks missing parents in Frederick visit
Wilam J. Hunter a 22 year old from Jersey City arrived with a burro Jenny and a terrier and told locals he is searching for his parents Andrew Unter and Agnes Hughes who placed him in an orphanage at age two. He left Middletown for Florida, stating he has four siblings and has wandered the central states seeking his family. He plans to camp near Frederick for the night. Property transfers appear in the same column with several deeds listed, including Jesse M Haugh et al to Charles F Rothenhoofer for 4200 dollars.
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Cedarville
Brandywine
la Plata
Owen P. Grimes
Washington, Brandywine
Point Lockout
Grimes
Harry Bowen
Brandrwine
Lester
Emily
Sela
Wilam J. Hunter
Jersey City
N. J
Frederick
Jenny
Hunter
Middletown
Florida
Andrew Unter
Agnes Hughes
Slunter
Middle West
New England
Iwunter
Fat Fair and Forty Not Much in Demand
An American woman visiting Tursey with her three daughters bribes a Turk broker in wives by asking prices for each daughter and herself. He quotes escalating sums, including the eldest, second, and youngest daughter, then the mother, who leaves in fury after a quoted price of 1.4 dollars in American money.
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Tursey
Sost
Helrig
Hitle
St Swithin’s Day Legend and Rain Myth
An age old superstition ties rain on July 15 to forty days of wet weather. Saint Swithin, a Winchester bishop who died in 862, is said to have wished burial in a churchyard and to have his relics moved during a July ceremony. however the tale is partly mythical and the church never canonically contested the saint.
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St. Swithin’s
St. Swithin's Dar
St. Swithin
Winchester
Poisons and marvels from history and nature
A fragment discusses poisons used in history including Gaul arrows and a squid bowl in Africa. It then shifts to praise of the water spider, noting its aquatic life and surface movement, air-carrying hairs, and water-repellent skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cupid
Pliny
Africa
Dutch East Indies Eyes Tin Mining On Sea Floor
The government of the Dutch East Indies studies mining tin from designated sea-bottom areas. Exploration and potential extraction could boost local industry and resource output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dutch East Indies
Aimee Heard Verdict in LA Pretrial Hearing
Aimee Sempis McPherson showed a scowl as Judge Samuel Hake ordered her held for formal trial after a lengthy preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. She then appealed to followers at her tabernacle for a second $100,000 defense fund, while attorney W J Gilbert stands nearby.
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NEA
Los Angeles
Bureau
Aimee Sempis McPherson
Samuel Hake
Tabernacle
Aimee
W. J. Gilbert
Ald Society Program at M. EB church Doubs
The Ladies' Ald Society of the M. EB. church Doubs held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Webster. President Mrs. H. Ray Smith led the session with hymns prayers and readings. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Colbert and many others. the next meeting is set for December 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Ald Society
M. EB
Doubs
Harry Webster
H. Ray Smith
W. F. Graham
Michael
Bundy Gibson
Pauline Ranneberger
Ids Ray Smith
C. H. Webster
John Colbert
O. B. Thomas
Geo. Hoffman
Dorothy Ranneberger
Lois Compher
Barbara Smith
Margaret Painter
Charles Colbert
William Null
Carl Tickman
Geo
William
Baihliy
Theodora Keeney
Woodshire
Theodore Keeney
Oscar Ramsburg
Louis Myers
Harry i Biddinger
Palip /Reeney
Annie Wetzell
Margaret Brashears
Naomi Ramsburg
Marie ‘Biddinger
Mildred Myers
May ‘Clemson
Betty Clemson
Viola Brashears
Jessie May Brashears
Messrs
Truman
Norman
Raymond
Louis
Jess Wetzel
Alvie Biddinger
Ruchelle Biddinger
Caland Myers
Lawrence Myers
Alvin Monroe Myers
Roger Ramsburg
Joe Krimer
Jess H. Brashea
Earl Martin
Jack Hahn
Leonard Myers
Woodrow Keener
Roscoe Brashears
Local Names List Cited in Community Record
The notice lists individuals including Hoffman Willard Graham Marlon Hoffman Delbert Null Edgar Thomas Walter Ranneberger and John W Null as participants or signatories in the community record.
Vinci Tonic Advertisement from Mrs Gray Notice
Mrs Gray suffered a nervous breakdown fatigue poor appetite and loss of energy. She says Vincl helped her regain strength and weight. An ad promotes Vinci a cod liver and iron tonic without oil used for over a quarter century and is pleasant tasting for children, at People's Drug Stores.
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Mrs. S
Gray
Glasgow
Vinci
Brunswick News Roundup Reflects Community Happenings
Local notes report resignation of Kath ryn Mogin Brown from Brunswick Y M C A stenographer post effective November 1. Appointments and vacancies fill by Miss Quenise Firth. a Baptist church project progresses in Wererten. various residents visit relatives, attend events, and celebrate birthdays in Brunswick and nearby towns.
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Mairday
Usl
Berkeley Springs
Hospital Managers Meet Regular monthly meeting notes
The Board of Lady Managers of Frederick City Hospital Association met at the Nurses Home on Tuesday at 2 30. The secretary’s report lists 21 treated, 161 admitted, 168 discharged, 47 remaining, 65 pay patients, 80 party, 0 free, 0 births, 20 deaths. Routine business was conducted. The bridal yell is traced to the east where many women still veil much of their lives.
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Board of Lady Managers
Frederick City
Creomulsion Advertises Cough and Cold Cure
An old advertising copy promotes Creomulsion as a creosote based remedy for persistent coughs colds bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. It claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germs with a guaranteed refund if not relieved, urging readers to consult their druggist.
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Storm Wrecks School
Baltimore
Httle
LaPlata
Chaves
Geo. D. Heath
Thera
State Health Department
Heath
John Collison
State Department of Health
Baltimore F
William J. Hunter
Burro
Deg
Iaan Leather
John R. . Jamison
William O Grim
Wilmer R. McCarder
Girlmore R. Flautt
Joseph A. Byler
Carriel B. Fox
George R. Strasberger
Gilmer Schley
Edward
Delanlaine
Delaplaine
Jesse M. Haugh
Charles F. Rothenhoofer
William E
Insect Marvel
Bethice
Mrs. Gray
Frederick County National Bank
North Market St
Central Trust Company
Maryland
Frederick, Maryland
Emmitsburg, Md
Myersville, Md
Monrovia, Md
Thurmont, Md
Union Bridge, Md
Brunswick
Sue Grubb
Neersville, Va
Ches. W
Lesa Brose
G. Lb. Waryble
Murtosburs
Wayble
Nop. Couns
East Potomac Street
Hranandok
Hethany Lutheran Church
Chas. W. Hess
Brown
Esse Potuma¢ Street
Japan
Aise Po
Han Aiciy
Viei
Dechle
Morrertop
Cthomas Kemp
Karpen Furniture
Casper E. Cline
Aouae
Quynn’s Hardware Store
Geo. S. Rodock & Son
the Pearce Pharmacy
Tee
Will Flaudt Company
Jewelers Store
W. Patrick St
Scott Key
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