Editor Refuses to Reveal Sources in Worcester Gambling Row
Salisbury October 8 The Catholic Review editor Rev John Sinnott Martin refused to waive his journalistic immunity and tell the grand jury his information sources regarding gambling in Worcester County He argued the privilege was for professional, not personal, grounds The episode follows a public tangle with State's Attorney John N Sanford who claimed no large scale gambling existed Ocean City and other sites are referenced as allegedly lax on regulations Martin was summoned and spent about 25 minutes with a secret grand jury hearing He left Baltimore after representation by T Barton Harrington and noted the panel asked only pertinent questions The dispute centers on Sanford's order to close all gambling including bingo while Martin defended church and civil groups indicating moral debates over gaming practices and Catholic teaching on chance as recreation within limits
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John N. Sanford
Sanford
Legislative Council
Farge
Qecean City
Baltimore
Ocean City
T. Barton Harrington
Sinepuxent
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Cathioie
Moral Gambling Debate Cited in Priest Letter
A letter to a Worcester County priest argues gambling is a vice when carried to excess and questions the church’s role in state gambling laws. Sanford contends that private individuals and churches are both subject to gaming statutes, with the legislature treating all gambling equally regardless of proceeds.
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Sanford
Worcester County
Evangelical and Reformed Denomination Secretary Visits Baltimore
The Evangelical and Reformed denomination secretary Rev Dr addresses a meeting in Baltimore in October. He frames the session around church aims, church unity, and expansion plans, signaling ongoing organizational efforts and outreach.
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Baltimore
Evangelical and Reformed Denomination
Philadelphia preacher to speak at Potomac Synod meeting
Sherman W. Kerschner of Philadelphia will address the fall synodical meeting for the Baltimore area next Tuesday. The Baltimore meeting is one of three in the Potomac Synod with others on Oct 17 at St Pauls Church Westminster and Oct 18 at E and R Church Edinburg Va. About 100 congregations are expected to be represented at the Middle River Protestant Community Church gathering.
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Sherman W. Kerschner
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Paul's Church
Westminster
E and R
Edinburg
Protestant Community Church
Middle River
New Market Homemakers Club Welcomes New Member
The New Market Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Amory Purdum’s home with eleven members and two visitors Mrs. Leste Davis and Mrs. Chase Gore, who was welcomed as a new member. Miss Beatrice Fehr demonstrated lighting the study center and stressed correct lighting for children's eyes.
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New Market Club
Leste Davis
Chase Gore
New Market Homemakers Club
Amory Purdum
Gore
Beatrice Fehr
Williams Browning
United Nations
Jacob Shawhaker
Purdum
Lucian Falconer
Bernard Selby
Lester Mainhart
Carroll Manor Grange Accepts Degree Conferment Invite
Twenty six members attended the regular meeting led by Master Howard Fry. The group sang Hail to the Harvest before confirming an invitation to confer the third and fourth degrees for county candidates on Thursday October 18 at Middletown, with Mrs Howard Fry as Lecturer.
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Carroll Manor Grange
Howard Fry
Carroll Manor
Middletown
Local club closes event with grain and fruit booth judging
A community program titled Name Bingo ended with group singing Liftleg't as closing number. The evening focused on judging grain vegetables and fruits in the Frederick Pair booth. A covered dish supper is planned for October 18 at 6 30 with Boosters Night observed. The War of 1812 ended on Christmas Eve 1814.
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Frederick Pair
Cautionary Advice on Social Prejudice Statements
The text warns against making broad statements that reveal potential prejudice and suggests avoiding preemptive apologies before expressing opinions. It contrasts a flawed opening with a recommended cautious approach to discussing sensitive views.
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