Evangelistic Campaign to Begin Sunday in City
Seventy five teams from Protestant denominations will convene Sunday afternoon at Calvary Methodist church under Dr. Guy Black of Greencastle Ind to organize and train. Morning and evening talks will be given at churches and Sunday schools. Teams will visit three to four non church members daily and report results each evening. The campaign runs Oct 31 to Nov 7 with follow up work and pastoral instruction planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Church of the Brethren
United Brethren Church
Trinity
Evangelical Reformed Church
Reformer
All Saints
Chuch
Presbyterian Church
Calvary Methodist
Evangelical Lutheran
Calvary Methodist Church
Guy Black
Greencastle
Ind
William ©. Royal
G. Ellis Williams
T. J. Gaehr
What the city is doing here and there
Frederick City actions focus on tax discount and routine municipal work. Taxpayers have one week left to claim October two percent discount before November 1 when nets apply and interest accrues from year start. Water mains leak tests proceed. new street signs await erection by water department staff. City plans for a City Engineer successor post-Emory C. Cram’s November 7 resignation date remain undeclared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
City Register
A. A. Nicodemus
Water Department
Frederick
Emory C. Cram
Minister to Austria Loses Summer Home in Massachusetts
Falmouth Massachusetts October 7 AP five alarm blaze destroyed the summer home of Albert H H Washburn United States minister to Austria at Menauhagat Bay near Wareham Os ward Wadiber father of the minister was overcome by smoke and was treated at the scene Charis Foche ANSP of Prince Theersigs reported the reconstruction value at 2400 dollars
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Falmouth
Mass
Albert HH. Washburn UT
Austria
Menaihacit- On-Wagneit Bay
Aere
Osward Wadiber
Charis Foche- Ansp
Prince Theersigs
5000 Estimated Dead In Armenian Earthquake
Constantinople Oct 27 AP reports Soviet officials received word from Erivan that more than 5000 persons were killed or injured in the Armenia earthquake. The Near East Relief and the Transcaucasian Federation sent 60000 rubles for relief. Turkish areas near Armenia reported no quake impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Erivan
Armenia
Near East
Transcaucasian Federation
Clubber Cause Of Death Of Lily Croy In Toledo
Police uncovered two clues in the murder of Miss Lily Dale Croy a 26 year old school teacher found dead after a clubbing. A suspect turned over an iron bar found at the scene and a taxi driver who may have taken a man from near the scene to a downtown hotel is being sought. Rewards totaling 2660 dollars are offered. A second woman, Mrs Mary Alden, was found shot to death earlier. police have no clear link. Coroner reports Croy was struck at least eight times and heavily assaulted. He noted similarities to the Mary Handley case from January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lily Dale Croy
James A. Harrison
Croy
Mary Alden
Hemzler
Miss Croy
Mary Handley
Roosevelt Birthday Observed as Navy Day
On Theodore Roosevelt's 68th birth anniversary Navy Day was observed nationwide. Ships in port opened to the public and stations held ceremonies and radio programs to highlight the navy as the first line of defense. In New York events included a Roosevelt memorial meeting at Town Hall and the keel laying of the light cruiser Pensacola at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Women’s
Pensacola
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bolt Biter Seeks Police Job in Washington
A strongman known for biting bolts and bending iron bars applied for a police position in Washington. Clarence Shuster of Martinsburg West Virginia sent the letter to Major Edwin B. Hesse stating he is in perfect condition and capable of feats such as bending iron bars and lifting heavy weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin B. Hesse
Clarence Shuster
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ad Men Hold Annual Meet in Washington
Delegates from 135 advertising agencies gathered in Washington for the opening session of the American Association of Advertising Agencies annual meeting. The event will conclude with a dinner addressed by President Coolidge and broadcast to 15 radio stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
American Association of
Coolidee
Ponzi to be returned to Massachusetts by court order
Charles Ponzi, the famed financial schemer, was ordered turned over to Massachusetts authorities by the Court of Criminal Appeals. He is being held in a Houston jail. The report mentions a reunion of the Alissanty School of Mines and a veteran traveler from Tehuan's pet, Mexico, in connection with geology work.
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Austin
Texas
Charles Ponzi
Massachusetts
Anthottes Boy
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ponzi
Houston
Alissanty] School of Mines
Stanislaw Lesniak
Alma Ma’ Er
Toad
Tehaun
Mexico
U S Has Laugh On Bootleggers By Charles P Stewart
U S prohibition unit chemists test Formula No 5 Modified to denature commercial alcohol. An agent samples a stinging mix, noting it smells of burnt crankcase and tastes worse. The brew aims to stump bootleggers by masking composition, while Doran quietly refines denaturants, keeping the laugh on smug industry rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Washington
Prohibition Unit
Pittsburgh
Dr. Doran
Vet
Doranmar
Sesqui Cent Exposition Closures Court Case Heads
Philadelphia and Harrisburg dispatches report Dauphin County Court re affirms closure of the Sesqui Centennial Exposition on Sundays. The court issued an injunction enforcing the closing order and warned that opening on Sundays would defy law and invite public injury. An appeal to the State Supreme Court seeks a stay of execution. City Solicitor Joseph P Gaff ney will appeal. Mayor Kendrick supports taking the case to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Dauphin County Court
Joseph P. Gaffney
Supreme Court
Dauphin County
Kendrick
Harrisburg
Supremes Court
United States
Sun Dial Memorial Honoring Hood College Class of 1924
A memorial sun dial dedicated to Anna May Bassler, a Hood College class of 1924 member killed riding near Lancaster, Pa, was unveiled near Coblentz Hall. A December 30 dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs Joseph H Apple marked the event with classmates present in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblentz Hall
Hood College
Joseph H. Apple
Cass
Frederick
Anna May Bassler
Lancaster
Appie
Barbecue Fires for Tribes at Haskell
A community celebration began with a barbecue to honor visiting Indians from Cherokees and various reservations. Delegations totaling around 4,906 people planned to attend the football game between Haskell and a team from Leas larg Pa at the new Haskell stadium, marking the event with lanterns and ceremonial tributes.
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Haskell Tastivnte
Carce Poitawatemie Chapaw
Cork
Haskelesen
Fran Leas Larg Pa
Vietsam
Erie
Iran
Beavy Frost Grips Frederick City and County
A thick frost settled overnight as temperatures dropped 24 degrees from Tuesday. Official readings at noon reached 51 degrees, then fell below freezing to 27 degrees as the day cooled. A thin ice layer formed in many sections while forecasters expected a warming trend and fair skies within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Wil
Twelve Moros Killed in Constabulary Fight in Lanao
Manila reports twelve Moros killed today in a clash with Philippine constabulary troops in Lanao Province. The force suffered no casualties while attempting to arrest three Moros linked to the murder of American Otto R. Seifert. The outlaws fortified a fort, which the constabulary stormed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Constabulary
Lanao
Otto R. Seifert
Fuel Famine From British Coal Strike Spreads in Europe
Paris reports a fuel famine spreading to European countries due to the British coal strike. Shortages began along France’s Atlantic iron and steel mills as they tapped emergency stocks. Separately, notices list attendees for the Maryland Sunday School Convention in Cumberland with Rev. John Adam and Miss Eleanor Abbott among delegates.
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Paris
France
Atantic
S. S
John
Adam
Middletown
Eleanor Abbott
Maryland
Cumberland
Ag Delecates
Frederick County Sunday School Association
Margaret Holler
Edith Miller
Mil Hetown
J. Fred Main
Braddock Heights
George Castle
Myersville
Jacob K. H. Kieffer DeLauter
Frederick
Pennsy Stock Up. Thuiadelpin Of ST FAPy-TM
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Pennsy
Thuiadelpin
ST Fapy
Paap
Three Lions Clubs Joint Meeting in Winchester
Members of Lions clubs from Frederick Hagerstown and Winchester met in Winchester Tuesday evening for the first of a series of joint meetings. Ben A. Ruffin of Richmond spoke on Citizenship and Lionism stressing law respect and democracy’s progress. 50 to 76 Lions attended with greetings from Rotary and Kiwanis leaders. the event featured a Shenandoah Valley apple reception, jazz music, and a Charleston Birthday Party demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Clubs
Ruffin
Frederick
Richard Evelyn Dyrd
North Poly Fame
Lions Club of Washington
Byrd
Winchester
Rotary Club
Baker
Kiwanis Club
Oakes
RA. F. Simmons
Frederick Club
Hagerstown Club
Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Shenandoah Valley
Charleston
Donation Day At Nome For The Aged
Donation Day will be held at the Nome for the Aged on Thursday from morning until six in the evening. Donations will be received from patrons and friends in the parlors of the Home with gifts afterward. Mrs WR DeLaschmutt and Miss Grace Neidig lead the committee. other board members will be present. VW DeLashmutt and Mice Neidiz chair the committee this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome For
Alen
WR. DeLaschmutt
Grace Neidig
VW DeLashmutt
Mice Neidiz
Dwelling Sold At Auction In Mortgage Proceedings
A dwelling owned by George Mwvan at 195 West Fourth Street was sold at auction this morning at the Court House to Wham Bo James for 24. The case was brought by Ede met So Fela some attorney, with John V L Dutres the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mwvan
West
Fourth Street
Court House
Wham Bo James
Edemet
Deaf Principals Discuss Pension Plan at Maryland Conference
The Wh Blemkuk Conference of superintendents and Principals of American Schools for the Deaf met at the Maryland School with a morning session on pension plans for deaf schools. Dr. Pittenger of Indiana outlined state approaches, noting Maryland has no system yet and listing states with and without pension provisions. The event included tours, a Rotary-hosted luncheon at the Key Hotel, a reception, and a 75 minute rhythm exhibition, with a group photo and cadet drill on the grounds.
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Wh Blemkuk Conference
Maryland School
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Rotary Club
Antietam
Harpers’ Ferry
Ignatius
Colsraly
Redruit
Florida
Georgia
Tallau- Jetend Eerdall
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhodesland
Oklahoma
Wyoming
New Mexico
Nevada
California
Tinois
Indiana
Montana
Massachusetts
Maine
Minnesota
Michican
New York
New Jersey
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wisconsin
Pittenger
Legion Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting in New Location
The American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs George Birey met in the Blue and Grey room at Francis Scott Key. The group postponed due to Fair week and moved to Pythian Castle on the third floor for ritual meetings. A regular meeting of the S and 40 was planned for Friday night with election day causing a postponement. The group schedules future first Tuesday meetings for the Ro and 497 and will skip the third Tuesday unless otherwise noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
George Bire Iy
Francis Scott Key
Pythian Castle
Wit
Mts
Rotary Club marks sixth birthday with speakers
The Frederick Rotary Club celebrated its sixth anniversary and welcomed 36 guests at noon in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Frank Driggs and Rev. Dr. Henri L. G. Kieffer spoke on Rotary’s objects, service, and international fellowship, noting 21 years of existence and 2,490 members in 36 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Francis Sca‘t Key
Rotary A
Frederick
Frank Driggs
Ogden
Utah
Henri L. G Kieffer
Joseph TH. Apple
Rieffer
Kieffer
Rotary
Driggs
Md Guard Air Forces Buildings Destroyed By Fire
The clubhouse and two other buildings at Logan Field, Maryland Nations Guard Air Forces concentration point, were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Airplane equipment in one burned building was consumed, but hangars with planes escaped. Government autos and trucks nearby were damaged. A barn burned, costing two horses and a cow, plus other animals. Mr and Mrs J M Holdcraft of Cleveland, Ohio, are staying with Mr Holdcraft's parents on East Third St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Logan Field
Maryland Nations Guard Air Forces
J. M. Holdcraft
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Holdcraft
John H. Holcraft
East Third St
Philosophy Faculty Scuffle Ends in Death Threats
A dispute at New York University over a philosophy quiz escalates, with Lawrence L Buermeyer and Joseph Carson Jr clashing and allegedly injuring a colleague. The altercation involves gravity and a heavy shoe as tensions rise among philosophy instructors from NYU Columbia and Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inea Service
New York
Lawrence L. Buermeyer
New York University
Joseph Carson, Jr
Columbia University
Carson
Ravermover
Princeton University
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Bill Bushwaller
East Second Street
Hallowe'en
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Ruth Storm
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Jeanette Koons
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Jane Pitkin
Regina Rushwaller
Richard Leichert
Thomas Leichert
James McSherry
J. J. Orth
William Bennett
John Motter
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Horace Opel Carroll
Mason Hendrickson
Charlies Mathias
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Ruashwaller
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Legion Auxiliary Meets
Lisa Secure Headquarters
Thian Castle
DR. Kieffer
MD. Guard Air Forces
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