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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1938

Page

6

Jury Awards 300 Dollar Verdict in Foster- Son Bicycle Crash

A Maryland jury awarded $300 to Mr and Mrs William A Wiles of Point of Rocks in a $890 damage suit over a March bicycle truck collision involving their foster son George Green 26. The trial, centering on alleged negligence by George Stunkle and Sigafoose Store, concluded after two hours of deliberation with testimonies on speed, alley danger, and medical treatment.

Cat Court William A Wiles Point of Rocks George Am Green George Stunkle Lawrence Sigafase Rotks Merchant James Lambert Lambert Green Sigafoose Frederick City Hospital Lawrence Arthur D. Willard Elsie McCutcheon Charles H Conley, Jr J. T Wright W. L. Newton Simmsns

Suit Filed Over Sale Of Cattle For $2500

Hugh Luttrell sues E C Honaker of Adamstown for $2500 alleging Honaker refused cattle he agreed to buy on September 14 1937. Luttrell claims sale fell through and market price later totaled about 1234 70 per head. Sherman P Bowers represents the plaintiff.

Wealcourt Hugh Luttrell E. C Wonaker Adamstown Paul A. Adams Honaker Sherman P. Bowers William McK. Dodson Haber M. Snyder Dodson Snyder

Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four

Puzzle page notes true false statements with several errors. The list misidentifies figures such as Admiral Nicholas Herthy and actress Pearl White while defining mechanical terms like a winch. The text contains misspellings and garbled items.

Nicholas Herthy Hungary Pearl White Foyer Moving Picture Miguel Cavarrubias

George Estate Bequests and Loudoun County Farm valued $43044

The will of Mrs Elizabeth Ropp George from Loudoun county leaves about 43044 in total with $12000 in specific bequests and the residue divided to two trusts of about 15000 each for Loudoun County Hospital Leesburg and for the New Jerusalem Lutheran church near Lovettsville with trustee Lucas D Phillips.

Elizabeth Ropp George Loudoun County Loudoun County Hospital Leesburg Theother New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lovettsville Lucas D Phillips Trinty George Bruce Metatosa Peoples Nafonal Bank of Citzens National Bank Frederick Hsid Daniel Lakin Ropp Robert Pes Harrisbore Roberta Peters John George Kathryne Reid Virgina Reid Robert Reid Hammond Rirtty Hammond

Mt Airy Nominating Candidates Tonight in Firemen Hall

Mt Airy prepares for a town election with an 8 pm nominating convention at Firemen's Hall aimed at renomination of current officials likely unopposed. Election day is May 2 as interest remains low with few residents registering and no major issues cited. Two residents registered on Saturday, while bond issue disputes of years past no longer drive participation. Also noted are scattered local gifts and bequests to individuals including Miss Josennine Etchison and Carrie Willard.

Mt Airy

General Counsel To HOLC Quits Under Fire

Horace Russell of Atlanta resigns as HOLC general counsel after House allegations of writing a scandalous letter soliciting legal business for Dr. Taylor of Jackson Mississippi. Rep Church accuses misuse of franking and says the letter promotes private gain at taxpayers’ expense. Russell admits criticism but denies improper intent.

Washington Horace Russell Atlanta Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Church Ilinois Dr. Taylor Jackson Miss HOLC Russell Taylor Tse

County Road Bids Affect Year’s Plan and Costs

County officials face funding limits as road bids exceed estimates. Point of Rocks to Brunswick work could start after the next fiscal year if funds are lacking. Middletown to Jefferson bid totals reach 78,838 with a Federal grant near 29,000 in prospect. A related bid to build a Foxville macadam stretch may await award.

SRG Homer E Taole Fredtealuuty Piurton Pont of Rock Ailal Point of Rocks Brunswick Roads Commission Middletown-Jefferson M. J Grove Lime Company L. R. Waesche and Sons Foxville Washington County Jefferson-Middletown Grove Lime Company Westminster Frederick George F. Hazelwood Cumberland

D A R Convention Draws 3000 Women to Constitution Hall

More than 3,000 women from every state gathered at Constitution Hall to greet Mrs. William A. Becker returning president of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In the receiving line were her cabinet and stage regents as the U S Army Band played. The procession featured colorful gowns and a brilliant display on the platform.

Washington Union Constitution Hall William A. Becker Preseral Daughters of the American Revolution

Scented gala hall hosts hundreds of guests in bloom

Orchids gardenias and spring flowers scented the hall as hundreds of guests gathered. The note on electric eels explains their need to recharge batteries with rest and food to restore their power to shock.

Public Speaking Contest Set For Thursday at Local High School

The annual vocational agriculture public speaking contest for Frederick county high schools will be held Thursday afternoon at the city high school. Each school may send two representatives. the winner will go to the statewide contest at University of Maryland College Park on April 30 and could advance to the Eastern States Exposition in Massachusetts in September. Judges include Henry R Shoemaker and Charles H Remsberg with one judge to be announced. The event is open to the public and expenses for the state representative to the exposition will be paid.

Frederick Emmitsburg Thursmont Maryland Massachusetts

Court News Marriage Licenses and Deeds

Charles Cramer of 26 Wisner Street and Maxine V Schilling of 19 Patrick Street Ext apply for marriage licenses. Property deeds report G Leicester Thomas and wife to Joseph W Cordell and wife, and Lynn Browning et al to Franklin S Gladvill and wife. County value 540.

Charles Cramer Wisner Street Maxine V. Schilling Patrick Street G. Leicester Thomas Joseph W. Cordell Counix Lynn Browning Franklin S. Gladvill Wie

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