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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
2
A Halloween parade plan unfolds with bands wearing yellow hats marching from Market to Patrick Street and West Patrick Court. Entries feature fancy dress and original themes with judges stationed near City Hall for evaluation.
Final details for the huge Ballowe en celebration tonight are completed by the Lions Club with a reviewing stand planned at City Hall. Price Brothers Precision Co will install street amplifiers for the dance after the parade. Scouts and police will guard order as the parade forms on North Market Street and proceeds to Patrick and Court.
Contestants march along Market Street meeting themselves at Marie and Pete Street. A report details a Maryland Templar pilgrimage to Mt Airy with members from Jacques De Molay Commandery attending. The event included readings, hymns, and a luncheon at Masonic Temple, with leaders William A. Grimith and Harry R. Spyder among the attendees.
A fire destroyed a Urbana residence causing extensive damage estimated between 4000 and 5000 dollars. The three story frame house held eight rooms with the barn deemed safe. The family escaped with the husband and two children. origin of the blaze remains a mystery and water supply was limited at the scene. The Independent Hose Company and local volunteers responded, with water from a spring the only available source.
A garbled wartime despatch describes a rescue operation involving Ruth and an expedition ship. It notes mentions of Dutch traders EB and Jreadrecht, the Haresdreeft event, and a royal itinerary including Notre Dame and Fiflel tower. The piece references Captain Haldemap and Major Yourt and urges subscription to the News.
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