Winter Wave Strains City Poor As Cold Grips Town
City agencies and Federated Charities mobilize to aid destitute residents. Coal, food, and clothing are distributed. police and welfare groups coordinate fuel and warmth while employers offer work. Temperatures dip to 14 degrees as ice thickens and needs rise.
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Police Department
Charitkea
Cler
Po- Hce
M. J. Walsh
Federated Charities
South Market Street
Miss Florence Garner
Frederick County
Theoldest
Fai
Tesora
Womans Missionary Lock Service Highlights May
A Thank Offering evening service featured a Wednesday prayer series, with a total collection of 45.03 dollars reported. Attendees viewed 75 lantern displays illustrating missionary work across sixteen foreign counties.
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Prestocesias
Om Mnber
Dons
Fourth member sought in drinking party case at Nurmi See
Police traced a fourth participant after a search at Bomty County District. The body of government clerk Heery W. McGuire was found near Nurmi See, with John J. O'Brien and Beaneleghes charged. The cap admitted ferry of the Nurmi name during the drinking spree before discovery and awaited arraignment.
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Bomty
Tacsace Park
Nurmi See Sheetls Pefae the Goveremens Clert’s Body Was Found the Reo
Heery
W. McGuire
J. O'Brien A & Beaneleghes
Tie Cap
Ferry
Beaver College Receives $1,000,000 Endowment Honor
The will of Dr. William Curran, who died fifty years ago, awards a $1,000,000 bequest for educating females in and around Philadelphia. Beaver College in Jenkintown won after applications from Wilson College and the Philadelphia School for Christian Workers were reviewed by auditor Francis B. Biddle. The orphan's court report details the facilities of the applicants.
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Philadephia
Copan S
Philadelphia
William Curran
Beaver College
Jeckintown
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Philadelphia School For Christian Workers
Francis B. Biddie
Orphans Court
$1,500,000 for First Wing of New Prison
Governor Ritchie announced an appropriation of 1.5 million dollars to fund the first wing of the Maryland state penitentiary. A conference with Stuart S. Janney, chairman of the State Board of Welfare, is planned next week to detail construction plans and funding for the January legislative session.
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Baltimore
State Penitents Cuuniy
Maryland General Assembly
Ritchie
Stuart S. Janney
State Board of Welfare
Legislative Seasion
Thanksgiving Dinners Mark Execution of Leon Brown
Leon Brown, a Black man, was executed in the county jail after eating two Thanksgiving dinners, for his role in the 1838 bank robbery murder of Martin French, a bank guard. His companions Leonard Shadow and Lafon Pisher were executed weeks earlier for the same crime.
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Chicago
Leon Brown
Martin French
Leonard Shadow
Lafon Pisher
Head of Defunct Bank Ends Life with Shoe Lace
Nasariie Tenn Nov 28 CAPom The body of R E Donnell 63 president of the closed Liberty Bank and Trust Co he organized was found in a hotel room with a lace around his neck an envelope reading To Richey E Donnell Jr from Daddy and his watch and chain in his vest pocket Police said he died by his own action no inquest necessary.
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Nasariie
Tenn
R. E. Donnell
Liberty Bank and Trust Co
Richey E Donnell Jr
Daddy
New Frederick Directory In Preparation By Local Firm
The R L Potts Company is compiling Frederick city’s first directory since 1978 79. Ten workers including five locals collect household head names ages occupations and addresses with a city government and post office data section.
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Frederick
Whitin
R. L.pott Company
Maple Executes After Dinner Before Inquiry About Return Address
Jess J. Maple, who confessed to slaving two men and was sentenced for murder, was executed in Hunt County Texas. He reportedly ate a Thanksgiving dinner and, during a final interview with reporters, asked the prison chaplain for a return address, showing a letter and requesting a return address.
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Huntetilie
Tex
Jess J. Maple
Pellemen
Maple
Maryland Schools Longer Terms Than Most States
A 1928 report notes Maryland's school term length exceeds that of most states, with average days rising from 434.7 in 1890 to 434.7 in 1920 and up to higher figures. It cites Marsland ranking and calls for longer standards and improved professional conditions for teachers including raises and equipment.
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Maryland
Tre Stat Moral Educati
Marsland
Ince
Sal
Middletown Woman’s Club Plans Elm Tree Planting
The Womans Club of Middletown met at Mrs. Motter Thomas home with Public Welfare Committee chair Mrs. David Young directing. Topics included water shed protection, care of elm trees, and aid for Moody families, with speaker Dr. A A Pearre discussing causes and cures of discomfort. The next meeting is Dec 10 at Mrs. Remsberg’s home with a demonstration by Miss Pearssa.
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Womans Club of
Middetown
Motter Thomas
Middletown
Public Welfare
David Young
Lulu Bartman
Mason Hoffman
A. A Pearre
Frederick
Galtre
Mary Rowmahn
Cyril Kietn
Moody
Charles H. Remsberg
Pearssa
Churches Unite in thanks at Brethren and Methodist service
A joint Wednesday night service united the Church of the Brethren and Southern Methodist Church. About 189 people attended including 61 Brethren 31 Methodists and 21 others. Rev Dewitt F Zuse preached on The Glory of Gratitude and urged prayer and charity. Rev Nat G Barauart led Scripture and intercessions as the United Brethren choir performed a hymn of thanks.
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Church of the Brethren
G. Wie
Bandits Steal Jewelry and Car from Whee Home
A man reported a theft at his residence when two bandits robbed him of jewelry and then drove away in his car. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance.
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Baciur
Raboed
Ted
Unclear Record of Names At a Local Gathering
Fragmentary notice lists individuals including Mrs Jacob Halier, Johnny Stup, Mr Barnes and Mrs Gee sey, and George Hic at a social event with no clear action or outcome provided.
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Jacob Halier
Johnny Stup
Barnes
Geesey
George Hic
Dr Grayson R. Gaver 66 Dies in Cincinnati Hotel
Dr Grayson R Gaver a Middletown native in the medical service of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Midwest died of a heart attack at a Cincinnati hotel. Funeral services were held at 11 45 this morning with burial in Middletown Reform Cemetery. He was unmarried and survived by two sisters Mrs Albert Routzahn Frederick and Miss Malinda Gaver Washington D C and a brother Dr William Gaver Mt Airy.
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Grayson R. Gaver
Middletown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Middle West
Incinnati
Middletown Reformed
Gaver
Tilghman
Malinda Gaver
Baltimore
Leitersburg
Washington
Cincinnati
Albert Routzabn
Frederick
D. C
Wiliam Gaver
Mt Airy
Christmas fund deposits mailed to Montgomery county banks
Checks totaling 301 921 will be mailed to depositors in Montgomery county banks within a few days, with several sums listed for individual banks and dates. The total exceeds last year by about 323 406 50, and similar payments are expected from Washington banks.
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Montgomery County
Washington
Chevy Chase Savings Bank
Takoma Park Bank
Bank of Bethesda
Silver Spring National Bank
Farmers Banking & Trust Co
Rockvile
Montgomery County National Bank of Rockvile
Bank of Damascus
Citizens Bank of Tahome Park
Pitst Na Gan
Alabama Invited to New Year Pasadena Football Game
Los Angeles reports the University of Alabama was extended an invitation to participate in the annual New Year football game at Pasadena. Foster, graduate manager of Washington State College, extended the invitation representing the West.
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Alabama
Los Angeles
Univer of
New Fear
Pasadena
Foster
Ington State College
Zenreeniye
Prom
Pottris
Wang Wealler
Florida
Atlanta
Oho
Dakota
Mhunesota
Dunkirk
Trgke
Cleveland
Atlantic Coast
New York City
New Jersey
Rail Shares on Landslide
Market report notes a sharp drop in railway stock values amid a broad decline. The tumult follows a period of volatility with investors reacting to hidden financial signals and policy hints from major rail companies.
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Tedar
Unclear OCR fragment about two individuals and locations
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Garooa and Rudotsh Nisecn with unclear affiliations and places, making it difficult to establish a coherent event or notice from the readable portion. No definite actions, dates, or organizations are deducible.
Fort Project Fortifies Road Route Near Deen and Work
Fragmentary report notes road work near Famace Ford and Maccca 7 38352 at Deen and Work. The entry mentions ongoing development and disruptions but provides few clear details or dates.
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Perun
Deen
Fireman and Engineer Suffer Scalding Injuries
A fireman and an engineer were scorched in an industrial incident described in the report. Details of location and cause are incomplete in the fragment, but the injuries were serious enough to warrant medical attention.
Stolen Goods Recovered Among Items Traced to Feline and Jury
Police recovered a portion of the loot at the headquarters as efforts traced the shells to several reported stolen articles. The haul did not include handbags or smaller items and some have already been claimed.
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Chiven
Sheri Steiner
Mark
Reece
Radio blood appeal ends in tragedy at WCAN program
In Balthmore on November 28 a WCAN broadcast appeal drew 25 volunteers for blood donation. Walter Cimas was selected as donor but Mrs. E Fisher, 25, died after a hemorrhage began six weeks earlier and worsened after she fell at her home. The Thanksgiving Day program was halted as the appeal was broadcast.
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Balthmore
Walter Ciamas
E Fisher
Two Die In Elkton Auto Crash After Thanksgiving Visit
Antonio Francisco and daughter Mary died when a car returning from a Thanksgiving gathering left the road at a bridge abutment and overturned. Francisco’s another daughter Selia was seriously injured. A Thanksgiving service followed at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Dr Charles E. Wehler with sermon by Rev. Dr. G. Els Williams contrasting American plenty with needs abroad.
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Fikton
Antonio Francisco
Mary
Francisco
Selia
Presbyterian Church
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles E. Wehler
G. Els Wiliams
Calvary Church
Wiliams
America
China
Ore Thanksgiving Arrest Casts Shadow on Local GEOL
A garbled report outlines an arrest tagged as Ore Thanksgiving involving an individual named Trarkscione Gay. The record notes custody and an eta time of 3 2, but details are fragmented.
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Trarkscione Gay
Condition Unchanged for Corus Cu A Paralas Recaa
A corgs B Cu remains in a paralas reca and has since been iia trical condition according to the report.
Red Cross Members For 1931 Sign On County Roll Call
Red Cross members for 1931 signed in Frederick County and surrounding districts. Four county areas met or surpassed quotas with memberships drawn from faculty and students. The drive began in November and continued to December 2. Names listed include Braddock area members such as Mrs. Ciara Catt and Fred Mann, Harmony Grove totals led by Mrs. William Thomas and Mrs. Grayson Bowers, Frederick area members like Mrs. Carl Hildebrand and B. A. Winebrener, Feagaville participants including Anna Derr and Miss Marilyn Himes, with many other individuals named across districts.
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Win
Rot
Frederick County
Uem
Ad College
Tipaign
Begum
Wai
Braddock
Ciara Catt
Fred Mann
Emma LaMar
Jacob Quynn
Miss Quinn
John Quinn
Eumber
LE. Mayor
Wiliam C Oberlander
Koetter DeLauter
Adah DeLauter
Stanley Mumford
Edgar &. McCachel
J. Hopier Remsberg
Ella Eylet
Wilbur Kerns
Willard Harler
Mise
Alice Rohirbac
Alice Rehroack
Gerson Rosenour
Eleanor Jones
L. Rice
Mary Jones
Alfe Reeth Harshman
Calvin Swan Ve
Aliss
Anna Mary Rohrback
Raymond Scheidt
Harr B. Covieniz
J. W. Seachrst
Grace Potterfield
Bessie Poole
Gerald Remsbert
Ida = Zimmerman
M Wiliam Richardson
Walrant
Lewis Smith
Viola Kaufman
Charles Remaberg
Clara Keller
Rucy
Harmony Grove
Wiliam
Thomas
G. G. Daihouse
John F. T. Thompson
Grayson Bowers
Elmer E. Thomas
Grahsom E. Bowers
Thomex LC
Harvard
Myra ¥. Thomas
Mary Ellen Thomas
Hugh R. Dean
Helen Wachter
John W. Foul
A. T. White
Annie War- Tenfeitz
Claudia C. Clemsn
Samuel D Thomas
Ofiss
Willette Worman
Frederick—Mirs
Carl Hildebrand
B. A. Winebrener
R. L. Smith
Relpoa
A. Castle
Wiliam C. Kehne
Arthur Motes
Husam
Elw. van Fossen
Doretl Warehime
Otomec Edison Company
Feagaville
Anna Derr
Cluge Hargest
Mig
C. Horne
Max Gverhart
George Essterday
Fatal Work Incident Near Waredown Report
A fatal work incident occurred near Waredown involving CAP LSA Tom returning from a dance at Roxx Eat Griven St John Wilwa of Cu vharg. Authorities from We Va are investigating the case.
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Waredown
Roxxeat Griven
St John
No Hope For Future Of Chestnut In Maryland
A discussion cites chestnut blight sweeping the eastern seaboard with most trees dead in western Maryland while some stands survive. Experiments by the USDA keep life in a few trees on Long Island. no resistant specimen has appeared yet.
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Japy
Atlants
Western
Atlad
Unie Feld
Maryland
United States
Mr. Besley
Long Island
New Hampshire
Appalachian
Bosby
China
Court News Marriage Licenses
Samuel Gioert aged 20 and Sven Bowermaser aged 18 were issued marriage licenses. Nort ne M Kilpp, 23, and Nota Averandris of Averland, Va, appear in property deed notices related to Lucy Wie. County records show filings involving H Nort and others.
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Samuel Gioert
Sven Bowermaser
Bouh
M. Kilpp
Nota
Averandris
Film To Be Shown At Thurmont
A film screening is listed for Thurmont with details unreadable in the fragment. The notice appears to be part of a local event listing from the era. Further specifics on date or title are not legible in the provided text.
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Thurmont
Severe cold grips state as record lows spread
A brutal cold wave swept the nation with subzero readings from Ohio to Minnesota and Utah. Cities faced heavy drifting as motorists were stranded and a woman died from exposure. The cold stretched into Maryland and California saw near normal temps except along the coast.
Pays victim suicide case at Previeche cae of a payom
An individual is reported to have killed self at a location described as Previeche cae of a payom, with authorities noting suicide as the likely cause. No additional suspects or witnesses are named in the readable text.
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Self
Previe
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