Large Red Cross enrollment reported in Frederick County
A record Red Cross membership is reported for 1924 across Frederick County with Middletown Walkersville and other districts showing strong local rosters. Plans to boost rural outreach follow President Coolidge’s call, while 1923 membership totals and Japan earthquake relief funding are noted in the county summaries.
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American Red Cross
Frederick
Coolidge
Red Cross
Congress
Frederick County
Middletown
Walkersville
Roi Call
Russell E. Lighter
Edna Lighter
C. A. Nicodemus
D. Edgar Bittle
Woodsboro
J. P. Feiser
Kathryn Barrick
Edith Miller
William Oberlander
Roll Call
Braddockistrict
A. W. Nicodemus
Buckeystown
Jefferson
M. &. Etchison
Ruth Dade
Chautauqua Circuit Expands Across Frederick County Towns
Frederick county towns including New Market and Thurmont are organizing chautauquas under Swarthmore Chautauqua Company auspices. New Market hosted late last week with plans for next year. Thurmont set for December 12 14 and 15 with committees forming to arrange.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
New Market
Swarthmore Chautanuqua Company
Thurmont
Emmitsburg Moves To Improve Public Lighting
A movement seeks better lighting for Emmitsburg as a moonlight schedule faces criticism. The Emmitsburg Light Company has no responsibility for current conditions, having built the plant under contract with town commissioners. At an early week meeting the burgess and commissioners discussed improved facilities with citizens Mrs. Andrew A. Annan among them urging a better sighting system.
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Emmitsburg
Andrew A. Annan
Mayor Culler Under Knife at Frederick City Hospital
Mayor Mosd C. Culler underwent a successful operation at Frederick City Hospital yesterday afternoon. He was moved to his home soon after and is listed in good condition with an expected ten day confinement. The procedure was performed by Dr. Shipley of Maryland University Hospital Baltimore with Dr. Charles H. Conley Dr. B. O. Thomas and Dr. T. W. Cah assisting. The public ad lib report followed after his return home.
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Mosd C. Culler
Frederick City Hospital
Shipley
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
Charles H. Conley
B. O. Thomas
T. W. Cah
Pupils pledge Better Speech Week aims at Church Street School
Church Street School pupils announce a Better Speech Week pledge outlining aims for the year. They stress learning correct English, enunciation and polite speech, with a motto that good English is an asset and bad English is a habit. The pledge urges daily practice, cooperation from teachers and parents, and posting of the resolution in homes.
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Church Street School
Rosalie Osburn
Mary McComas
Reenna Fahrney
Eleanor Eichelberger
Estele Baumgardner
Elizabeth Pyles
Philip Seeger
Margaret Sager
AmeHa Weinberg
Elaine Rowe
Miriam Rhoads
New Home for Firemen in Brunswick Being Planned
The Brunswick Mayor and Council have purchased the old Swank and George warehouse near the Virginia avenue crossing as a site for a new home for the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company. The plan is to raze the landmark building and rebuild part of the lot to house the fire company, storage for municipal materials, and a city workshop for water meters and related services.
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Volunteer Fire Company
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginia Avenue
Swank and George
Berlin
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
Detroit Wife Alleges Husband Triggers Monthly Pay Quarrels
A Detroit woman filed for divorce alleging her husband starts quarrels about two days before each monthly pay, suggesting a pattern of conflict linked to finances.
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Detroit
Day of estrangement ends with withheld pay dispute
The passage notes that on payday they were not speaking, providing him an excuse to keep her money.
The Best Books as Treasures of Good Words
A reflection on books as enduring companions and comfort, shaping memory with golden thoughts and cherished language that stays with readers across time.
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Chautauqua
Mayor Culler
Massachusetts
East Church Street
Girls
Brunswick Department
Rire
Paris
Narcissus
Freesias
Greenawalt’s
Chiropractic
E. L. Kritzer
Central Trust
C. Thomas Kemp
Maryland
Dre Pris
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, Mp
the Bank OF Personal Service
Meron Ederal
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
North Market
P. O
Frederick, Md
Mullinix & Bentz the Rug Store
Carepus
Icient
Quaker City
Nortit Market Street
Telephone
Pearre
Kirsch
Merhl F. Moberly
BE. Patrick
Sareh
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