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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
6
Mr. McBee states he does not want to retire from teaching and feels unable to afford retirement even if he chose to quit. He emphasizes a strong commitment to continuing in the profession despite financial concerns.
A $10,000 damages suit was filed with the Clerk of the Court. The plaintiff accuses Cubes Inc of causing an accident that injured Hotten, a Wicomico High student, when a defendant delivery truck struck his bicycle on South Division Street near the Armory. The boy suffered a fractured ankle. The case awaits the January term docket in Wicomico County Circuit Court.
A diver on an eastbound Shore Transit line bus reported a seven foot plus giant snake between St Michal and Easton. The reptile, a rare Boston tfernet species, was killed, with locals noting such snakes are uncommon but found near waterfront.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a festive event for colored children at Salisbury A and Sohane, with mention of the Sheimers f Salisbury and a tree or toy drive. The text is garbled but implies a celebratory gathering tied to a playground or community group.
Special services at Asbury Methodist Church will be held tonight with preaching by Dr. Mertens. The program includes evening prayers and a sermon on faith and renewal for the community.
An unclear notice reports a boy named Parker nine years old was struck near Main Street at 3:15 on a Friday. A corporal from the state police said injuries were not severe and Parker was taken to Doctors Dick and Mane for examination.
Wicomico County bar members favor measures to abolish certain magistrates and create a People’s Court with a trained judge, plus an additional jury term and a Speedy Practice Act to speed up cases. A meeting is set for January 4 to discuss adopting these reforms. Dentel H. Wright, C M Dunn, and James A. McAlister head the committees. Goldsborough Dibbet chairs the players’ committee as Eastern Shore baseball plan advances with nearby clubs. Cambridge aims to raise funds to cover season costs after a slow start and a $100 pledge kicks off a town-wide fundraising drive.
In a local sports note, Dr. Goldsborough is set to lead the Cannes Cambadge club for the upcoming season. The piece mentions Herb Armstrong and Fred Erik as figures connected to the Blue R League and the organizing efforts underway.
The Committee of the Parent Teachers Association of Willimire High School toured seven proposed sites for a new high school yesterday afternoon. They adjourned to reconvene with the Board of Education at the Board offices on Wednesday, January 23 at 3 o'clock to make recommendations.
Washington College president Dr Paul E Titsworth issued a bulletin outlining needs and achievements since last September. The college reduced indebtedness from 75000 to 5080 and aims to raise the balance before the Legislature.
The United States battles for pride on the global stage as American athletes contest Britain, France, and others across tennis, golf, track, and water sports. Stars like Davis and Wightman defend trophies while Oxford and Cambridge face American college rivals in international meets.
Suswaned and other athletes competed in a Northern press tournament with mixed results. Panache Villa of the Philippines defeated a British challenger for a weight crown as American contenders suffered in a global event alongside several international rivals.
Delaware Ohio December 29 ten young women inmates fled from the girls industrial school after a disorder in which more than 160 participants joined. Guards recaptured some while others remained at large as cottages were invaded and property damaged during the breakout.
Beriin dispatch notes several arrests as part of a roundup, with limited readable text indicating police actions and detainees.
A president travels aboard the yacht Mayfloweg, with reports noting a 3 on board and ongoing maritime arrangements.
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