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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
10
A Frederick housing survey flagged 3 263 dwellings with substandard conditions. Findings show 690 need minor repairs 147 major repairs and 135 unfit for use. Average family sizes differ white 335 persons Negro 339. brick homes 73 percent, wood 21 percent.
The survey shows 1368 per cent of Frederick's dwellings substandard with only 35 per cent equipped with oil burners and 78 per cent owning radiators. 1344 dwellings lack bathrooms, 31 per cent have cold water only, 180 lack running water, 1169 heated by stoves, 473 have no electric lights, 52 per cent lack gas or electric cooking, 27 have no refrigerators, and 1294 lack flushing toilets. Ownership occupancy stands at 16 per cent owner occupied and 57 per cent rented. Plans for new sites are pending with two months to firm up. officials express optimism for living-condition improvements.
Mrs W H Rippeon of Seymar Maryland reports long standing ailments from nervousness insomnia and dizziness have improved after taking Ane herbal remedy. She describes prior suffering including constant sleepless nights and difficulty reading or working at home. She credits renewed energy and better sleep to Ane and urges visiting Williamson's Drug Store to learn more.
The second annual Shook and Hovis reunion gathered Sunday at Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge with many in attendance. A basket lunch was served at noon and a long program followed featuring music readings prayers and speeches led by Denver J Shook and Rev H E Krone among others. Numerous family members were listed as attendees including Mr and Mrs Lemuel Bowers, Mr and Mrs Ralph Hews, and Mr and Mrs J H Davis with many relatives from both families noted for prizes and honors in the program.
Painter Mr and Mrs Trevilla Carlisle Jacquelyn Carpenter assisted as the Fred euck Camera Club held a Tuesday evening meeting. Willam Brish demonstrated contact printing showing chloride papers, exposure effects, and print results. Robert L Yirger discussed enlarging with Dramide paper as the club plans a joint trip with the Cumberland Valley Camera Club near South Mountain. RO RL Lewis Jr chaired the session.
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