PINBALL MACHINE LICENSES SOUGHT BY THEIR OWNERS
Licenses issued for May 1 begin the annual cycle for beer liquor and pinball taxes in Frederick County. Signatures for 49 license applications are being checked by Election Supervisors as part of the process. Pinball machine operators rush to file, with one owner seeking 65 licenses after paying $2,300, reflecting a brisk trade concentrated among a few operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredewick County
G. Ed Myers
Board of Election Supervisors
Gail L. Pitehall
Cfafei Vem
Mot
Arsi Sid Wahing
Relia
Mehrle Ecker
Bri
Ps County
Revdra Enue
Ellis C. Wachter
Nesionen
Hagerstown
Frederick
Strike Negotiations At Crisfield Fair
Major William H. Bradshaw said crab plant operators in Crisfield would rather close than accept former wage scales, signaling a strike’s end as a federal conciliator departs and state labor officials already left. Showers upcoming, with a warming trend later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisfeld
Majorx
William HL Bradshaw
Community Chest Drive seeks 150 canvassers in May
A community chest campaign plans to recruit about 150 canvassers for a May drive led by campaign chairman Dr Ignatius Bjoriee. The six teams will include two women each and are backed by lieutenants who attended a meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. A kickoff luncheon is set for May 2 with 2 000 donor cards to be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Bjoriee
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Codlentz
A. Hart Excisson
B. B. Rosenstock
Cearies McC
Mathias
Clarence Carry
John A. Shires
Joseph Stephmens
Francis Perrott
Marvin Hank
Charles F. Seeger
John W. Wolfe
W. C. Royal
Lous E. Eichelberger
James d. Falk
Charles A. Sifford
Charles D. Shaffer
Captan
Albert M. Cobdlentz
Melvin M. Engle
Clyde M. Roney
Robert
L. Smith
James Houck
Homer Miller
G. William State
L. L. Wilson
T. Poole Jones
May 12 Set for Nurses Training School Commencement
Frederick City Hospital announces commencement for the Nurses Training School on May 12 after an executive committee meeting. Two interns from the University of Maryland Baltimore, Dr. D. W. Palmer and Dr. Charles Hooker, arrive June 15. The hospital asks neighbors to help keep the park quiet. Archdiary month report shows 2 treated, 156 admitted, 175 discharged, 47 remaining, 67 part pay, 46 free, 109 births, and deaths B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City Hospital
Board of Managers
Harry O. Schroeder
D. W. Palmer
Charles Hooker
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Mine Death Toll Will Reach 41
Grant April 23 AP The bodies of 22 men were brought from the Red Jacket mine wreckage and a final death toll of 41 miners was indicated with 19 missing. Rescue work slowed entering the A shaft where two more bodies were found amid debris and heat. 400 rescuers from three states worked in 30 minute shifts. payrolls showed 21 workers in A shaft. All but four bodies identified. Mingo Keadle said air cleared in all shafts though hope faded. All miners were white men. Explosion blamed on dust wrecked operation just after four mine cars carried night shift workers into the shaft. The blast sent a tremendous concussion felt miles away.
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Grant
Red Jacket
Mingo Keadle
Red Jacket Company
Buchanan County
St John’s Students Rally With C S M C Delegation
St John’s High School students will attend the Catholic Student Mission Crusade rally in Washington Sunday and march in the parade before the Field Mass at Catholic University stadium. Miss Margaret Anne Blane will lead the St John’s delegation. Mary Jane McCaffrey of St John’s will compete in the archdiocesan oratorical contest at the University gym. The group will attend 7 o’clock Mass at St John’s church and depart by bus for Washington at 7?30.
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St John’s
Washington
Catholic University
Margaret Anne Blane
Blue Ridge
St. John’s
Archdiocesan
University Gymnasium
Mary Jane McCaffrey
Baltimore
Maryland
St John’s Church
Hearing On March 31 Accident Continues Indefinitely
Justice Sinn granted a continued hearing in the March 31 Libertytown crash case involving four people. Mrs. George F. Abreché and Edward Beard, drivers of the colliding cars from Chestnut Grove, appeared. State Officer Short was reassigned to traffic duties at a Baltimore County racing event. Mrs. Abrecht showed no disposition to press reckless driving charges. no date was set for further action. Alban M. Wood and John Wood represented the parties.
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Walter E .Sinn
Libertytown
Siarch
Ted
George F. Abreché
Edward Beard
Chestnut Grove
T. A. Short
Baltimore County
Abrecht
Beard
Alban M. Wood
John Wood
Westminster
Annual Health Meeting In Baltimore April 26
State Health Department officials nurses sanitarians and clinicians will gather in Baltimore on April 2 for an annual health meeting led by Dr R o H Riler. The program includes a Maryland medical society session a tuberculosis discussion by Dr Victor F Cullen and a move for a birth of a baby film followed by a dinner and a closing talk on early TB diagnosis by Dr D R Lyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Baltimore
R. O H. Riler
State Medical Society
Victor F. Cullen
State
Maryland
Belvedere
Medical Society
D R. Lyman
Wallingsford, Conn
Fire crews battle chimney blaze at Summers home
The independent engine and Citizens truck were called to extinguish a chimney fire at the home of William Summers, colored, in the second block of East street. About 7 o'clock this morning. Little damage was done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Summers
East Street
Road repair plea heard for eight mile Eyler valley road
County Commissioners heard residents urge repairs on an eight mile dirt road between Flint and Emmitsburg, unimproved since 1933. They referred the case to State Roads official C Harry Derr, noting no local funds exist. Affected school bus service suffers frequent breakdowns and missed days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyler's
Flint
Emmitsburg
C. Harry Derr
State Roads Commission
Annandale
Emmitsburg High School
John Manahan
Manahan
Théodore Forrest
Thurmont
Blue Ridge
Summit Pike
D.§. Weybright
John A. Chappelear
H. L. Masser
Samuel _Seiss
Cloyd Seiss
Stephen Oris
M. J. Warren
George Andrew C. Purman
James Hahn
Eugene W. Pruitt
Profits Tax Becomes Campaign Issue in Elections
A Senate House committee approval of a modified undistributed profits tax sparks predictions it will dominate the upcoming congressional elections. Senators Walsh and George say a two year limit would let the country vote on the levy next fall. Opponents argue the change still grants business a substantial lifeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate House Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
George
Georgia
Congress
A. S. N. E. Urges Public Help To Defend Press Freedom
Washington AP report notes the American Society of Newspaper Editors urged Americans to support freedom of the press. It calls for resisting unwarranted censorship and improving accuracy in reporting and presentation of news.
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Washington
Peri 23
Lost Trade in Charles Town Harness Maker Dies
In Charles Town Virginia in April 1873 the death of the late ham 5S. Myers removes the last journey man harness maker in the area. Apprenticing in harness making ceased years ago, leaving no successors or learned craftsmen to fill his place.
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Charles Town
W. Ve
Ham
Myers
Maryland Peace Week Proclaimed by Governor Nice
Governor Nice proclaims Maryland Peace Week from April 25 to May 5, urging civic reflection and nonviolence across communities. The declaration formalizes a period of statewide observance and public events promoting peace and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Nice
Tihe
Court House Janitor Redesigns Court Fountain Artwork
Court House janitor Jilian H. Roberts known for his artistic flair undertakes a new paint scheme for the court park fountain. After residents and County Commissioners sought a compromise, Roberts revises tones to silver and ivory with base warm buff and autumn brown accents, restarting the work with color samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickis
Jillian H. Robert
Court House
Court Park
Roberts
Suan
Roeberts
Fifty Couples Attend Annual Spring Dance at Key Hotel
Fifty couples attended the Spring Dance of the Catoctin Club Inc at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Friday from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m. G Horton Peace chaired with William H Barigis and Howard Smith assisting. H David Hagan Orchestra and six York Pa entertainers provided intermission floor show.
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Catoctin Club, Inc
Francis Scott Key Hotel
G. Horton Peace
William H. Barigis
Howard Smith
H. David Hagan
York
William R. Schild- Knecht
Russell L. Michael
Clinton M Rhoades
Ralph Marsh
Paul M. Carmack
Roger B. Wolfe
Ars
John A. Shires
Lincoln D. Engelbrecht
Paul W. Strine
Robert Moss
Charles T. Butcher
E. Eugene Thomas
Floyd Spalding
C. Cyril Klein
Paul S. Michael
Guy William Nust
Ernest P. Hammaker
Ned $. Zeiler
Harry P. Seeger
Ruth Waybright
Louise Gorsey
Edith Sherman
Miriam G. Rhoads
Helen D. Hargett
Betty Colliflower
Elva Earle Miller
Sophia W. Schaefle
Orville F. Amick
Burton
Reager
Russell L. Kemp
Frank Lewis
Robert C. Harrington
Addison O Moberly
Ralph Dampbell
Ralph Burkhart
Dyre Eubanks
Louis C. Zettler
J. L. Fleishman
Melvin Lescalleet
Airs
Robert E. Hess
Ross V. Smith
W. Bruce Alexander
H. Lawrence Fahr
Fane
Weather Record for April Precipitation and Temps
Precipitation to date 1473 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to April 1 2.73 inches. High yesterday 45 degrees, high a year ago 64. Low last night 34, low a year ago 40. Sun sets today 4 55 p.m. Sun rises tomorrow 6 22 a.m. Moon rises tomorrow 6 a.m. Moon sets tomorrow 5 p.m.
Market Leaders Lose Rallying Vitality
New York April 23 AP stock market leaders lost rallying vitality amid profit selling and an uneven close. Traders awaited final passage of the tax revision bill, while corporate earnings showed recession biting dividends. Consolidated Edison rose on a $60 million debenture offering. most power, light, steels, rails, coppers and rubbers slipped slightly. Sterling rose 3/16 cent to $4.9815-16.
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New York
Wall Street
House
Senate Committee
Consolidated
Edison
Utility
City of Salisbury Breaks Up Off Boston After Wreck
The British freighter City of Salisbury ran aground at the harbor entrance and split in two as her bow and stern sank. Crew members moved a cargo of East Indian reptiles and wild animals ashore before the ship broke apart, while coast guard Cutter Chelan and Boston tugs worked to aid.
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Boston
Salisbury
Boston Harbor
Coastguard
Chelan
Give Boston
Democratic rifts surge as WPA coercion claims rock Pennsylvania
Philadelphia April 23 A heated exchange in Pennsylvania Democratic primary tensions draws White House attention as federal and state probes unfold. An appeal from Philadelphia co leader Ibn B. Keily accuses Senator Joseph F. Guffey of coercing WPA workers. Aubrey Williams promises action and a special representative to gather evidence. Guffey ally Rep Walter Dem counters that coercion comes from Kelly's camp, highlighting a party power struggle shaping the contest.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
White House
Masroyot
Ibn B. Keily
Coleader
Joseph F. Guffey
Dem
WPA
Aubrey Williams
Kelly
Williams
Philadelphian
Walter Dem. Pa
Guffey
Guiley
Democratic State Organization
Real Daughters Send D A R Messages
Washington April 23 AP The three living daughters of Revolutionary War soldiers sent greetings to the 47th congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs Julian McCurry of Athens Ga conveyed messages from the three absent real daughters Mrs Annie K Gregory 94 of Williamsport Pa Mrs Caroline P Randall l of Springfield Vt and Mrs Mary Pool Newsome of Gibson Ga Also Mrs Henry M Robert Jr of Annapolis was installed as new president general and other officers closed sessions Mrs Roosevelt arranged a White House tea for several thousand visitors this afternoon A banquet will close the congress today.
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Washington
Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Julian McCurry
Athens
JAnnie _K. Gregory
Williams‘port
Caroline P. Randall
Springfield
Mary Pool Newsome
Gibson, Ga
Henry M. Robert, Jr
Annapolis
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Earle Reveals Loan Details From McCloskey
Harrisburg April 23 AP Gov George H Earle issued a statement detailing loans totaling 26500 received from Matthew H McCloskey Philadelphia contractor He said he has repaid all but 36000 and noted there was no State Authority law in 1936 making any state contracts impossible to foresee.
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Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphia
McCloskey
MecCloskey
Ship In Distress With Its Propeller Broken
The Emsley Cignter of the Istaman Steamship Co reported its propeller shaft broken and the ship in distress in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles southeast of Haonshalu after passing through the Panama Canal. The 3,801 ton vessel bound from Baltimore to Honolulu was last noted April 1 with a voyage continuing amid stalled labor talks as Buick and Chevrolet strike votes were announced by the United Automobile Workers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francis
Emsley Cignter
Istaman Steamship Co
Pacific Ocean
Haonshalu
Mazins Exchange
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Vesel
Baltimore
Honoama
Panama Canal
Sipaiag Zi
Detroit
Buick Motor Co
Chevrolet Motor Co
United Automobile Workers Union
International Union
Europe War Powers Clash with Talks on Med Topics
The article details ongoing European diplomatic sparring as Italy and France push topics for negotiation with Britain and others. It notes Spain’s government counter‑offensive, Mussolini’s visit plans, Ireland accord talks, Sudeten German tensions in Czechoslovakia, and France Britain diplomatic outreach while noting the China front near Tatarhchwang and Japanese advances.
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Associated Press
Europe
Italy
France
Aly
Britain
Spain
North Africa
Ethiopia
iPrance
Nalin
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Mussolini
Ireland
Edouard Daladier
Georges Bonnet
London
China
Taterhchwang
Japan
Grand Canal
Lunghai
Valencia
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Nears With Dwindling Petals
Winchester district apple blossoms are past peak as the festival set for April 2 and 29 nears. Experts from the Winchester Research Laboratory report petals dropping by Monday and Wednesday, with Frederick County orchards showing earlier variety declines due to warm weather and heavy flowering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Research Laboraory
Osis
Frederick County
Frederick
Stayman
Grimes Garden
Dela
Elected Bank Director at Gatonton Savings Bank Board
At a special meeting of the board of directors of Ute Carroll Clan ey Savings Bank of Gatontown Wisconsin William H. B. Anders of Union Bridge was elected a director to fill a recent vacancy.
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Ute Carroll Claney Savings Bank of
Gatontown
Wiliam
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