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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
8
In Hagerstown and Washington County schools a new report card system grants a two week grace period to improve grades. The card uses six week issuance and codes from excellent to very inferior. Parents are urged to review rules and ensure daily home study, with emphasis on improving below average marks.
Washington November 10 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor opposed giving the President full power to reorganize government departments and argued against a time in office without Senate consent. The statement urged defense readiness and warned of shifts in power.
Rev William M Taylor D D of the Methodist Episcopal Church delivers a sermon at Se M E Church celebrating an anniversary. He bases his message on the incarnation from Psalms and John and references Chambersburgs history with the Baltimore Conference. Tonight Rev Oscar T Olson of Mount Vernon Place Baltimore will speak, with all city Methodist churches sending delegates. There are no services Saturday night.
Norris Shiller of Sarg near Washington County hospital patient after typhoid fever. Community members rally to help with harvest and corn rot issues while a local farmer fights illness.
A short card expresses gratitude to neighbors and local groups for support, mentioning residents and church members by name and noting appreciation for kindness during a difficult time.
In Dublin on Armistice Day week a bomb attack shattered a theater showing a film about Ypres. Two policemen were shot. assailants fled after a pistol exchange with police. The incident follows Sinn Fein activity tied to documents found in Dublin suggesting secret reprisals if a Republic is harmed. A separate raid occurred the day before, with seven armed men raiding a Dublin cinema to steal a film.
Mrs Seymour reports Rev Charles F Seymour is in Maryland General Hospital Baltimore after being struck in Virginia. His left eye remains undamaged and specialists are hopeful for sight retention. R Kennedy Edwards received the update from Mrs Seymour this morning. Two specialists and a nurse attend the pastor whose general condition is good. An Xray was taken last night to assess injuries.
Dr. Bob Kilgore delivered a sermon titled The Aroused Sleeper at Flys Baptist Church last night. He compared Jonah fleeing God to those who avoid divine tasks, urging listeners to heed God's command and not run from duties.
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee voted to nullify parts of the 1924 revenue law including higher inheritance taxes and to adjust surcharges. The draft would lower rates on inheritances and apply refunds for overpayments, with a plan to finish work by week’s end and retouch the bill in upcoming sessions.
Announcement for a Knights of Columbus gathering led by Grand Knight Games Tl Moran with installation of officers, and a call for all men to attend Monday night November 23 for important matters. Includes references to local tribename ch l Hick Brank Jr and Congregorgue Tribe Ne 8h-CHL.
Plymouth November 20 Col J C Coolidge cheered by word from his son the President faced the sixth day of illness with better spirit than since his stroke He was fatigued and suffered slight heart attacks while listening by radio to the President's New York City address but sent a message of congratulations from his cheerful frame of mind
John F. Ret. formerly treasurer of George F. Redmond & Co admitted guilt in a United States District Court plea. He faced an indictment accusing conspiracy to conceal about $200,000 in assets from the bankruptcy trustees of the brokerage firm.
Illinois claims top husking honors as Elmer Williams of Toulon Park County and Walter Olson of Knox County win first and second place in a contest against champions from Nebraska Iowa Indiana and Minnesota. Williams husked 2504.2 pounds and Olson 2412.6 pounds in an hour and twenty minutes. J Sudick of Nebraska placed third.
Last evening's service at Washington Square M. E. Church drew a full congregation as the church celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside St. Paul's M. B. Members will meet at the church by 7 15 and march to St. Paul's where Dr. Olson of Vernon Place Church Baltimore will speak. Revival services continue Sunday and each evening next week led by Rev. George H. Bennett.
A meeting of the St. Rernant Commandery Knights Templar was held last night at the Masonic Temple where four candidates completed their Templar degrees.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary MacNider rejected a proposal by Frederick R. Gillis to place a Civil War memorial for Southern women at Arlington National Cemetery. He deemed the site inappropriate and warned it would set an unwanted precedent. In a separate note, federal agents raided Admont Adirondack camp in Saranac Lake and seized 200 routes of private stock.
President Coolidge told the New York Chamber of Commerce that legitimate business will face no government interference if not harmed or unhampered. He called for maximum independence between government and business, saying the federal policy opposes monopoly and favors minimal regulation of transportation and trade. He warned regulation is costly and burdensome, part of the price to ensure fairness.
The 19 event slate for the Vegetable League at Diamond alleys lists Besia vs Penn Squashes vs Onions and Peppers vs Cabbages at 8 o'clock. Also notes probate actions in the Orphans' Court for Henry Clay Sigter of Goutbsburg and George W. Valent ine of this city. A rummage sale by the Catholic Daughters of America is set for Saturday at 29 West Franklin Street.
Zion Reformed Church Guild holds annual sale of fancy and domestic articles home made cakes and candies at Edward Shaffer's store 29 South Potomac Street beginning Tuesday Nov 24 at 5 pm Ady.
In Scotland a popular belief holds that fishing on Christmas Day brings bad luck for a full year. The superstition links the holiday to misfortune for those who cast lines on December 25.
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