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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

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Clearspring High Wins Stock Judging Contest At Frederick Fair

The Frederick Fair stock judging contest crowned Clearspring High School as first with 1605 points, Highland second 1590, Mt. Airy third 1520, and Frederick fifth 1500. Ten top individuals include Wildlis Cisse Clarksville 600 and William Robinson Calvert 590. From these finalists a team will go to the National Fair next fall.

Federick High School Frederick Clearspring High School Washington County D. C. Warehime Drs. DeVoe Mead University of Maryland Highland High School Mt. Airy High School Clarksville High School Frederick High School Middletown High School Gaithersburg High School Calvert High School Thurmont High School Jarrettsville High School Hampstead High School Wildlis Cisse Wiliam Rotinson Arthur P. Dannigan Fred c. Ernst Arth Amos 4. Holter Middetown High School Isaac H. Shank Raph Walker Ray K. Fleming Grover Walker George Benn Jersey Roy Fleming Mit Airy High School Amc Holter Fred Fockler Guernsey Cass Wiliam Robinson Isaac Shank Frank Witter Holstein Fred Ernst Charles Cochran Wallace Wilson Highland Ayrshire Willis Cisse Grover Wal"er Art Mercer Middletown M. C. Morton E. G. Balty R. L. Tolson Gaithersburg W. L .Towles L. C. Gurns Thurmont Ammitsburg J M. Hahn Jarrettsville J. L. Crothers Hampstead Mwhgh Otis Twilley Easton High School W. F. McDonald Grantsville D. Calinder Westminster High School J. P. Pullen Prince Frederick High School I. W. Goodwin Denton-Ridgely Elsie M. Hiil Flintstone High School M. LeFevre Charles Carroll High School of Westminster O. T. Graser Oakland High School H. M. Dent Baden High School Frank Day Hyattsville High School W. R. McKnight

Izaak Walton League Formed in Frederick Maryland

The Frederick County Chapter No 1 Izaak Walton League of America organized at the YMCA auditorium Tuesday night. Officers named for the first year include James E Solt president Samuel F Gardiner vice president G William Comfort secretary J Harry Kennedy treasurer. Board of directors consists of the officers plus James H Gambrill Jr John H Kennedy and Guy K Motter.

Frederick County Izaak Walton George C. Stagle Frank A. Castle Walter H Duvall Robert M. Staley Grayson T. Haller League

Women Ask to March in Sunday School Parade

A letter signed by local women subscribers requests that women and girls be allowed to march in the Sunday School parade. The note urges preachers and Sunday School superintendents to support the idea, stating the women can march as well as the men and all would take joy in it.

Hood College Artist Recital Program for 1923 24 Announced

Hood College announces a nine event season of music recitals readings and lectures for 1923 24 at Brodbeck Hall. Rotating artists include John G. Neidhart Syed Hossain Frances Ingram Flon faley String Quartet and several faculty recitals with no admission charged and reserved seating for ticket holders.

Iood College John G. Neidhart India Syed Hossain Frances Ingram Phidelah Rice Flonfaley Mary H. Filler Ignatius Bjorlee Virginia Carty J. Frank Frysinger Lillian B. Edwin Revea Ethel Dryden Holdera Brodbeck Hall

Special Meeting of Frederick County Board of Education

A special meeting of the Frederick County Board of Education was held this morning. Superintendent G. Lloyd Palmer announced that only routing matters were disposed of. He warned it will soon be necessary to borrow funds to pay the income tax.

Frederick County

Additional Mail Delivery For Business Men Secured

Postmaster and chamber of commerce secure an extra mail delivery service aimed at business men. The arrangement promises improved afternoon shipments and better correspondence flow for local firms.

Frederica Irving Biser Riser Chamber of Commerce Postofice Washington Siser

Frederica Police Expand Halloween Patrols and Post Office Adds Delivery

Frederica residents welcome Halloween order as Chief Filby augments night staff with day officers until 10 o clock. Lions Club hosts costume contest offering 15 in gold with prizes for most unique most comical and most original outfits while Boy Scouts help cordon Market Street for safety and traffic control.

Filby Culler Market Street Patrick Second Streets Hallowe'en Lions Club

Cold weather arrives and temperatures plunge this October

A sharp temperature drop occurred Tuesday with noon highs near 71 degrees falling to 60 by evening and to 41 after a night of rain. Rain measured .70 of an inch, with a forecast of frost and nights warmer than last October but days cooler, noting a 29 or 30 degree killing frost threshold.

Hallowe'en

Motoring Through Western Maryland Shown Again

Walter Decker requests another showing of the film Motoring Through Western Maryland at the City Opera House Thursday night. Produced by James W. Brooks for the Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce, the film highlights the region’s scenery and history and will tour motion picture theaters nationwide.

Walter Decker City Opera House Chamber of Commerce Maryland Opera House Western Maryland Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce New Orleans Decker

Unloading Refugees From Yokohama Harbor

Miss Ina Long writes from Yokohama harbor after an earthquake disrupted relief efforts. She recalls refugees being unloaded about 70 miles from Yokohama, with children entertained by stories and passengers given bread and orange before boarding boats. A wealthy passenger hopes to return to Shanghai, though uncertain.

Miss Ina Long Yokohama Harbor China Erewith Miss Long Frederick County Tam Winter Garden Emerson Dr. Beam Kineh Shanghai Yokohama

Hunting Season Opens Here Soon

The Maryland hunting season starts November 10 for partridge pheasant woodcock rabbit and wild turkey and runs to January 1. Bag limits apply with licenses required for all hunters and specific fees for residents and nonresidents. wearing a numbered tag on outerwear is mandatory. Trapping season opens November 15 and runs to March 1 with separate license costs. age restrictions and property protections are noted.

Frederick Maryland State Game Department Frederick County Landowne's

Controversy Over Consulate Ends In Britain Reopens

London reports a settlement between Foreign Secretary Curzon and Ambassador Harvey ends the debate over the New Castle on Tyne consulate. Harvey says it will reopen within a fortnight.

Associated Press London New Castle-on-Tyne Curzon Harvey

Man Falls Into Hidden Ditch Under Street Light

On a Tuesday night about 10 o'clock in rain, a long man walking along Market Street vanished into a ditch dug for new water mains beneath a bright electric light. He emerged with cuts on one leg and torn clothing, saying he looked away and did not notice the hole. He was treated at a drug store and laughed at the odd stumble.

Market Street South Market Garrell Creek Hallowe’en Brooks Lona Terra Firma

Lloyd George Welcome Stages Scranton Day Tribute

Scranton honors former British Premier David Lloyd George with a half holiday and civic gatherings. Local leaders, Irish and Jewish residents attend receptions and extend greetings, thanking him for support of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Welsh visitors present flowers to Mrs Lloyd George.

Associated Press Scranton David Idoyd George Lloyd George Jewish Citizens, Who Thanked Uhe Palestine Darag Margaret Mins Vegan Lioyg George

Rhineland Republic Losing Ground in Rhineland

Duesseldorf reports the Rhineland Republic has lost ground in recent days. German newspapers cite a French circular letter stating separatists are not recognized by France as in full control of the Rhineland.

Associated Press Duesseldorf Rhineland Geran

Married Fifty Years in October Festival at Home

Mr and Mrs David O Thomas observed fifty years of marriage with a day of friends flowers and remembrances at their East Church street home Tuesday Rev Dr J Spangler Kiefer recorded in his diary the wedding day in October and the hospitality of the Relay Road people. Elizabeth Stockman Victor L Stockman and Spencer Weaver of near Harpers Ferry faced liquor charges postponed before Judge Morris A Soper in Baltimore Eight people from Brunswick in a prohibition raid were to appear in U S Court before Judge Rose with Alban M Wood and Wm H Lawrence representing them.

David O. Thomas East Church Street J. Spangler Kiefer Hagerstown Elizabeth Stockman Victor TL. Stockman Spencer Weaver Harper's Ferry Morris A. Soper Baltimore Lquor Branswick Prohibition United States Nidga John €. Rose Alban M. Wood Th’s City Wm. HH. Lawrence

English Ships to Carry Liquor Under Seal to U S Ports

London reports the Angl o American treaty terms to curb smuggling. The United States will search British ships within the 12 mile limit suspected of liquor smuggling. The pact affirms the three mile territorial limit and allows British ships to carry liquor under seal into U S waters.

U. S Firet United States

Rum running curb pact Likely to spread to other nations

Washington expects the London drafted agreement to curb rum running to gain approval and to set a pattern for similar treaties with other maritime powers. Officials, awaiting exact terms, believe Hughes proposals are accepted in principle and expect navigation barriers beyond shore to grow. additional nations are being approached.

Associated Press Washington London Hughes Senate Congress Atlantic Great Britain

Unions to Continue Wage Talks With Railroads

Heads of transportation brotherhoods report responses from hundreds of railroads to the train service employees demand for higher wages. Most replies offer counter proposals to end time and a half overtime and adjust working rules. D B Robertson, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, noted ongoing negotiations as several contracts expire today.

Associated Press Cleveland Transportation Brotherhoods D. B Robertson Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood

Former Madison Road Co. President Sentenced for Mail Fraud

Victor Arnold former president of the Madison Road Company was sentenced by Judge Claude Luse to five years in a federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and fined $1000 after conviction for using the mails to defraud.

Associated Press Madison, W's Victor Arnold Madison Road Company Fort Leavenworth Kan Claude Luse

Stocks Move Higher as Oil Shares Rally Rebounds

New York stock action shows renewed demand after short covering with oil shares leading gains and call money opening at 4 percent as traders push prices higher. The earlier selling pressure faded and the market strengthened toward midmorning.

Associated Press New York Shorts

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Clearspring High Otto Wiedfeld Izaak Walton League John G. Neihart Police Hallowe'en Joys Lions Innovation Club Mile Lucy de Slewinska Paris Britain City Home J. Wilbur Warner East Fifth Street BR. F. Ricketts France Belgium Cologne Earth Rhineland Republic Lord Curzon Ambasador Harvey Foreign Office
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