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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
4
The article reflects on the 40 men in a submerged submarine ordeal showing naval discipline under extreme risk. It argues ordinary people should cultivate daily self mastery to meet great emergencies and notes railroads must improve freight transport by speeding car loading and movement to boost business.
The Frances Hetzler Young Peoples Branch of the W C T U hosted a social at the hall on Tuesday night honoring Pauline Rothenhoefer and Mary Benson who will soon leave for new fields. The program featured singing, readings, a piano solo, and a talk by Rev E Holmes Lamar. The event closed with America and a reception, with thanks expressed for the support, and plans noted for a September 20 meeting and a future spelling bee.
Weekly Chat Girl About Town reflects on Sunny September optimism, harvest mood, and upcoming Great Frederick Fair. It mentions local events from Hope Patrick street repairs to church services, parades, Labor Day gatherings, school openings, conventions, theater, concerts, and growing holiday anticipation. The piece notes seasonal humor, civic life, and calls for cheerful resilience as autumn approaches.
The annual conference of Montgomery county teachers adjourned after a two day session in Rockville high school. Prof Edwin W Broome, county superintendent of schools, led the event attended by nearly all 175 teachers in the county.
The Inquiring Reporter surveys local views on Blue Ridge League baseball with five quotes. William Bowers and Reno Crum praise strong finances and pennant potential for Frederick. Ross Myers and Roger Lipps foresee a best year or excellent prospects. John W. Snook notes Frederick’s chance if management and early player choices stay prudent.
A court ruling awards Mrs. Grossnickle one sixth of the 23200 sale proceeds from the East Patrick Street property of Collins and Grossnickle, citing her dower rights and the lack of proof of any contract waiving them. The decision notes the will’s language and oral admissions, but finds insufficient evidence of a waiver. The sale occurred February 28 at the courthouse door for 23200. Mrs. Grossnickle sues Pearre for her share, with Stoner and Storm representing her and Urner and Urner for Pearre.
An appreciative crowd filled the City Opera House for a recital by soprano Misa Leola Lucey with reader Miss Virginia Powell. The program mixed songs, readings, and impersonations with piano and phonograph accompaniments and drew repeated encores from a musically gifted, well regarded pair presented by Storm & Shipley.
One of the most modernly equipped laundries in Western Maryland has opened by Guy Albaugh in Chapel Atey between Third and Fourth streets. The Crystal Laundry offers wet washes and features modern machinery with an automated dryer.
A traveler traverses from Chicago to New York by sea and then onward, reflecting on the emotional shift of crossing oceans and continents. The Midwest hub, Chicago, is praised as a growing metropolis and rail center with rich culture, public spirit, and robust skyline, hinting at Europe beyond the lake and the paths west. The piece notes Chicago’s vitality, planning, architecture, and institutions like Hull House and the Art Institute, before promising continuation on page 71.
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