Major Bell Plans Islands Playground in Potomac
Major Bell proposes building irregular islands in the Potomac between Washington and Alexandria to create recreation centers, picnic and camping grounds, while narrowing the river’s width. The plan aims to improve navigation, sanitation, and river beauty. received favorably by the National Fork commission but not funded this year due to other park projects and limited funds.
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Potomac River
Washington
Alexandria
National Fork Commission of
Major Bell
Sunday Swimming Plan Goes Forward at Howard Playgrounds
Reverend Jores of the Methodist Church leads the Colored Ministers Association in proposing Sunday and evening pool hours at the Howard playgrounds. Merv ousie Root Rhodes, supervisor of playgrounds, asked Commissioner Oyster for approval and a nominal rental to cover costs.
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Sunday Penne
Howard
Jores
Methodiat Church
Colored Ministers Association
Pastriet
Mervousie Root
Rhodes
Mimastaner Oyster
Wis Rhodes
Oxster
Three couples married by Rockville pastors yesterday
Three wedding ceremonies were held in Rockville with two conducted by Parson FE Rowland Wagner. Leonard Weath and Alma timbres of Bethesda Montgomery Md and James Annes Lourtne of Washington joined in marriage at the minister's home.
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Cremon
Rockville
Rowland Wagner
Peer
Avelington
Wiss
Catherine
Washington
Pex Nolan
Harmen
Mimster
Wagner
Leonard Weath
Mos
Alma
Bethesl
Mortgomery
Mts
Amd
Fixon
Miss Annes
Lourtne
Washing
Weather Forecast and Tide Table for Washington District
The report shows sun and tide data with high and low tides, plus a forecast for Washington and nearby regions. It notes fair weather for Saturday and Sunday with locally possible thundershowers in the Ohio valley and lingering mild northeast winds. Temperatures to rise slightly in the lower lake region and upper Ohio valley with generally steady temperatures.
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Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Washington Forest District
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Lower
Lake Region
Upper
Long Island
Norfolk
Davion
Ohio
Detroit
Cody
Montix
Chinoa
Kentle
Moundaville
Indianapolis
Gealte
Vital Statistics listing multiple births and deaths across hospitals
A long compiled register lists numerous entries including Magruder W and Anne Offutt jr with a boy Carl BE and Marietta Butler with a girl, plus many other families and infant notices. It covers names such as Frederik and Margaret 20 Wilkinson or Casnins C and Minnie M Carter with a girl, and extended entries for births, ages, and hospital affiliations across Providence, Sibley, and Washington area facilities.
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Anne Offutt Jr
Carl BE
Marietta Butler
Herman
Serena
Brown
Frederik
Margaret
Wilkinson
Casnins
Minnie M
Carter
Ralph
Signe Philbrook
Charlies
Lena Masnie
Jack
Julian Herge
James Fo
Theresa Fassett
Carmelo
Venera
Craps
Fulppe
Grazia Capone
Salvatore
Hosea Natoli
Natore
Ronina Pizzie
Maria Tri
Nearly 40 000 File Personal Tax Return Record
District assessor William P Richards announced near 40 000 personal tax returns filed before yesterday’s close, a new high, surpassing last year’s 35 000. Thousands of late filers face a 20 percent penalty. many auto owners are among them. River Bulletin Harpers Ferry West Virginia August 1. Found notices may be placed free in the Washington Post classifieds.
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William P Richards
Richards
Sorrow Session Held for Elk Members
Washington Lodge No 15 Elks held a mourning session for three members who died the same day Charles M Dawson Ed ward P Schwartz and Frank F Murray. Exalted Ruler James A Balderson announced the deaths and eulogies were delivered by Finkel Oatrich McCormick and Shine. A motor convoy planned to Gaithersburg for services at the Schwarz home and funeral rites at Taltavull undertakers for Dawson.
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Washington Lodge No 15
Charles M Dawson
Edward P Schwartz
Frank Fef Murray
Washington Pianograph Company
Praser
Will Neumeyer
James A Balderson
William A Finkel
John Oatrich
Michael McCormick
Edward J Shine
Mr Murray
Kenyon Street
Balderson
Gaithersburg
Schwarz
Mr Dawson
PA Taltavull
Seventh Street
Four Committed to Jail on Narcotic Charges
Four persons accused of violating narcotic laws were committed to the District Jail yesterday by United States Commissioner George F. Macdonald. Arrests were made by Murphy narcotic agent Mary Clark alias Marle. Albert 16 Jackson Street Northeast charged with selling narcotics was held in 3900 bond after a prior two year term on the same charge. James Barker from the same address charged with selling held in default of 1500 bond. Wayman Whitney 418 South Capitol Street charged with selling held in default of 2900 bond. Bant Ernest Evelen charged with a sale on April 21 held in default of 3000 bond.
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United States
George F. Macdonald
Murphy
Mary Clark
Marle Albert
Jackson Street
James Barker
Wayman Whitney
South Capitol Street
Bant
Ernest Evelen
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