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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
5
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes October weather affects fashion and retail, while heating costs rise for landlords and tenants. It highlights cooling breezes, fashion trends, and the dilemma of heat start dates, with estimates showing higher heating expenses.
A reader responds to the Frederick News letter about yesterday's automobile accident near Hansonville. The writer disputes blaming the doctor and presents his own view of how the steering wheel was jerked from control, asserting no fault by the doctor.
The wedding of Ale Riggs Bartlett and Guo of Laytonsville will take place at Ascension Episcopal Church in Garthvarburg on the afternoon of November 11. No additional details available due to text fragment.
A reader poll collects answers from several named individuals about their preferred recreation. Baseball tops summer choices, volleyball in winter, while others favor reading, cinema, pool, or casual rides after work.
Mr J W Cramer and family have returned to Washington from West Patrick street after visiting his parents. Miss Helen Snyder of Baltimore has returned from visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs John Cramer. Mrs Lillian Stokes Groaclose of Washington spent Sunday with Mrs Henry Williams at City Hotel. Mrs Willvey Smith of Mt Airy is spending the day in Washington. Miss Eleanor Carty of East Patrick street, after visits in Ballmore and Washington, has returned.
Frederick county hosts a large Odd Fellows gathering with 149 initiates from county groups as Blenheim degree team of Aberdeen conducts the ceremony. Nearly 2 thousand attendees watch a notable turnout. fund aims reach 100000 for an Odd Fellows home in Maryland. Officials present included Post Grandmaster John Spence and Grandmaster Hy Dorss among others. Birthday surprise honors Mrs Josephine Abrecht with a gathering of relatives and friends at the Wayside Inn.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick in The News columns to October 29, 1920 recounts mass meetings in Knoxville and Middletown with Hammond Urner and Harry B. Chapline as speakers. Democratic rallies were held at Braddock Thurmont and Park Mills led by local figures.
A chapel program at Burkittsville Reform Church presented a missionary pageant titled The King's Highway. The event featured local youth and Chinese and Japanese representational roles, stressed foreign missions, and included a strong appeal for increased support. Performers included Marion Fi or and many parishioners. Raymond House and Wilmer Pearl led as Angel and Pilgrim. Rev M L Miror directed with piano by Mrs Ruth House and Miss Irma Horine.
Governor Albert Ritchie visited the Maryland State School for the Deaf, toured the campus with officials, and praised recent improvements including a new refrigeration plant boilers and power and water systems costing 40000 dollars. He questioned the trades building as inadequate and pledged influence to address the need. The governor met cadets and heard pupil singing, then planned a future return to spend a day with the students.
Treasury rules tighten cider and vinegar production restrictions with permits and bonds. Hard or fermented cider for vinegar or non beverage use must be licensed. sales limited to five gallons or more between permittees. Sweet cider under one half of one percent alcohol may be sold without permit ifPut in closed containers or treated to prevent fermentation. The burden of proof lies with the manufacturer for alcoholic content. Open glass sales of sweet cider from the press allowed without tax if not mixed and sold for immediate consumption near the business. Fresh juice from apples may be used for home use only. dried fruits cannot be used for non intoxicating purposes outside the home. Howe’s sewing machine royalties exceed two million dollars.
Centerville notes a Sunday October 24 surprise dinner for Mrs. Margaret Fogle in her 64th birthday. Attendees include Mrs. Margaret Pogle, J. H. L. Spurrier, Oliver J. Grimes family, William Tr. Grimes family, Norval Squitely family, Clyde Eyler household, Harvey Fogle family, Emory Pully, Myrtle Eyler, Bertie Keeney, Mabel Keeney, Woodrow Keeney, and others. Epha Shook visited her mother Mabel Shook on Tuesday. Bertie Keeney Mabel Shook and Woodrow Keeney visited Nora Ecker Friday evening.
Mr Eli Buhrman of Springfield Ohio spends two weeks here with friends. Miss Clara Hauver and Miss Miriam Chambers of Frederick spent the week end with Miss Rae Hauver. About 50 persons from this place attended the community show at Wolfsville. Mr EA Pox and Mr G C Pot firberger and daughters Evelyn and Mildred spent Saturday in Hagerstown. Mrs Maggie Wolfe spent from Saturday until Monday with friends in Wolfsville. Mrs Henry Flock of Wagers town and Mrs Thompson of Washington and Mr Jacob Flock of Pleasant Walk spent last Friday with Mr and Mrs Lewis Flook
Greenfield news items report visits by Mr and Mrs Russell Miller of Jefferson to Mr S F E Davis. Miss Ruth Davis of Baltimore returns home after visiting her parental residence. The stork visited Mr and Mrs William Massey and left a fine son. Mrs Henson Trai and Miss Nino Trail visited Mrs John Davis. Mr and Mrs Ashford Trail visited Mr and Mrs William Massey.
Sylvia Pankhurst was sentenced to six months in prison on a sedition charge after being arrested October 19 for editing and publishing a newspaper linked to the Workers' Dreadnought. The case cited involvement with wartime treacherous writings. Also noted, the Pacific sulphur bottom whale is described as the largest known mammal.
Mrs. W. George testifies Vinol rebuilt her strength after fatigue and nervousness. She says she was weak and lacked ambition until Vinol’s ingredients helped restore her energy, aiming to prove Vinol’s value to overworked mothers.
The Road Commission discusses offers to purchase pikes for state road construction. It compares costs per mile, notes $11 000 per mile as an offer, and cites recent buys like $15 000 for 5 miles on the Hagerstown to Willamsport line. The commission aims to eliminate dangerous grade crossings and may hire a cut‑off or parallel road, with plans to award contracts soon. It urges property owners to act with public spirit.
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