Biology teachers convene for statewide meeting here
One hundred seventy five biology educators attend a convention in the city to hear morning sessions on teaching methods and curriculum updates.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1937
Page
8
One hundred seventy five biology educators attend a convention in the city to hear morning sessions on teaching methods and curriculum updates.
Maryland Biology Teachers hold their fourth annual convention at Hood College Brodbeck Hall Towson. Dr Ruth Lynch welcomed attendees and Dr W Gardner Lynn introduced Dr E W Blanchard who spoke on hormones and thyroid treatment with slides and photos. Dr Carrington demonstrated microscope uses in criminology and industry with fingerprint analysis.
The six room brick dwelling of Sarah Wilson Doll at 225 DuP Avenue was sold at a public sale held this morning at the court home. Mary J. Van Freeen of 10 East Third Street purchased it for $4230. Walter Sinn acted as assignee on the mortgage. Emmett Re Rawlis served as referee.
A silent line of about 200 pickets formed in Hershey Pennsylvania as their leaders and company officials gathered for a hoped for negotiation to end a sit down strike. State police were posted to guard the plant after workers were cleared from the site. Mediators and union officials predicted a settlement as talks continued into the night.
Two men Morris Waites and Raymond Potter both of Yarrewburg were arrested near Knoxville on drunken driving charges after a car caught fire while fueling at the James Harrison store. Deputies, state officers, and Justice William H. Campbell will hear the case. firemen were called but the blaze was extinguished. A separate note mentions N Owen Hollenbaugh being moved to Frederick Jail on a non support charge based on his wife’s complaint.
New York April 10 AP reports minor market movement as traders await the Supreme Court Wagner Labor Relations decision due Monday. Pound sterling opens at 4.90 dollars amid overall flat to cautious trading.
Washington April 10 AP reports a new organization uniting New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and the District to revise uniform parole practices. George C Jennings NY chief parole officer leads the group called the Atlantic Parole Conference stressing supervision of paroles granted in other states.
Weather notes show April precipitation to date at 1.8 inches versus normal 1.45 inches. April 1946 actual rainfall listed as 2.60 inches. Temperature details include yesterday's high and tonight's low. sun and moon data include rise and set times for today and tomorrow.
Maryland counties prepare for an aerial survey to map farm land at 20,000 feet. Frederick County and 10 other counties will participate with Eastern Shore headquarters in Talbot and Queen Anne's. Government cameras will photograph fields to assess acreage, with farmers contributing some costs. Supervisors will verify crops and fence changes. 1,892 farmers signed up last year, Frederick aiming for 2,000.
City officer Jamies Marks found a chimney fire at his home on 371 West Patrick Street during lunch. Fire headquarters alerted Independent and Citizens companies. firefighters arrived to find the blaze already out. Two weeks earlier Officer Fran Dorsey learned his home was on fire but a basement blaze was quickly controlled.
Henry Ford said his April statement opposing unions and collective bargaining in his plants drew congratulatory telegrams from across the United States. The messages came from industrialists public officials and others in every section. The remarks were made in Georgia on April 10.
Turbulent scenes report heavy fighting near Madrid as machine gun fire and shell bursts drive combatants to fortified positions. Allied observers describe artillery and air bombardment against insurgent defenses, with hillside terrain shaping the engagement and UMW units and militia forces exchanging fire amid the surge.
Baltimore April 10 CAPY The State Roads Commission reports several millions of state capital invested in roads may be jeopardized due to a legislative oversight. A bill gave the commission authority to weigh trucks to ensure they do not exceed limits but did not provide funds for weighmasters. The State Police currently handles the weighing work.
Baltimore April 19 AP. Reduction in State Police personnel lowers weekend road patrol to 74 troopers including Major Elmer P Manshower and Captain Edward Mo Johnson. Headquarters sources cite assignment changes. The highway duty roster now relies on the Wydengg septiced and the detective bureau for troopers.
The article details a partisan behind the scenes struggle over the Supreme Court agenda. It outlines roles of Republicans and Democrats, campaign committees, and proposed strategies to influence public opinion and court decisions.
A petition filed in Circuit Court asks to intervene in a longstanding matter. The petitioner seeks party status in a dispute involving probate and estate assets valued over 700 dollars and alleged medical treatment claims making the case involve heirs and guardians.
Officers appointed include Mie Cuopnett Rometarg as president with inaugural remarks by Lewion Appettumr. The new post welcomes about twenty charter members and lists attendees such as Mrs Rube ert Tarrall and Ms Walter Barvey Mea Charley Talew.
Snowflakes fell this morning and again at noon as sub normal temperatures lingered. Forecasters predict a cold spell with frost tonight and a late-season flap of wintry weather. Record mentions of spring-like warmth appear distant as a cold front unsettles the week.
Frederick Garden Club plans its annual show set for May 20 at a site near the city. President Mrs Joseph Apple announced the program “Along the Nature Trail” with Charlies Peace of Severn Park guiding conservation talks. Sunflower garden plans and wildflower demos were discussed, with turnout adjusted for the weather.
Hood College hosted a Friday evening concert featuring the Hood Orchestra directed by Prof. Frederick and Wilein with Dr. Wore A Koken leading the Glee Club. A banquet for alumni followed in Coblenzy dining hall, with a dinner for Hood College students and escorts after the concert. The event was part of a social exchange sponsored by Mood College.
Apr 10 AP dispatch notes Governor Nice reluctant to sign a bill creating a state relief agency. More than 25 people already applied for jobs under the proposed law as Deputy Comptroller Joseph McCusher reports received requests. The measure, legalized by a diluted version of the bill, faces questions about funding and administration.
Sixty men and women at the Gear Motors of Canada plant voted to return to work after a peaceful walkout by 3,700 union workers. The plant remained closed with the parts department reopened only for tire repair and major car Be Wies functions, avoiding further disruption.
Seven men and a girl aboard the tug Radiant disappeared after the vessel sank near Essington in the Delaware River while towing a barge for Gulf Refining Co. Two were saved, including Captain Reahen and two crewmen who escaped by swimming to the towed barge.
In Bucharest on April 10 CAP King Carol had his brother Nicholas detained after a royal court stripped him of titles and privileges. Nicholas faces removal from the royal family and loss of duties as forces move to bar public appearances and control his residence.
Week begins with showers and cooler than normal temperatures in Mandas and the Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures rise toward the end of the week reaching near normal after a cool start.
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