01 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1938
Page
1
Heavy rains dominated July with 17 rainy days and 226% of normal precipitation. The month damaged unthreshed wheat and oats but boosted corn. beetle activity peaked, with over 400,000 beetles trapped in Brunswick and releases of wasps to curb the infestation.
A historical summary traces the western expansion from early state claims to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, creating government and rights in the Ohio Valley. It notes Marietta’s founding, rapid settlement, and the Northwest Territory’s 150th anniversary observance, highlighting religious freedom jury trials public schools and emancipation safeguards.
A capacity audience of about 400 attended the pageant at St. Pauls Union church as part of the centennial celebration of the Utica Union Church. The production The Cavalcade of Christian Song covered sacred music from origin to today in nine episodes. Rev Guy P. Bready spoke at the morning program and Rev Charles D. Shaffer gave a law address. Tonight guest speaker Rev Charles A Shilke from Lavansville Pa will attend with special music by St Johns Lutheran church youth choir. A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Ralph Frymyer followed, with music by Ramb Lang Cowboys and many attendees listed.
Negotiations ended Thursday for the sale of the Jefferson Mill in Charles Town the largest flour mill in Jefferson County to the Peoples Supply Company of Charles Town. Owners include the Jefferson Security Bank of Shepherdstown Mrs Rolfe Gerhardt Thomas C Bowling the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as assignee and the Bank of Charles Town with other listed interests.
A Washington report explains that if the July and August corn forecasts trigger an emergency level, the Department may call for a vote on marketing quotas. The prospect comes amid tough primaries and farm belt opposition to quotas and regulation.
Congressman Martin Dies of Texas and his House committee plan to start hearings August 12 to investigate un American activities. Representatives of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars the A F of L and other groups may appear as witnesses. Dies says the inquiry aims to uncover foreign money funding minority blocs and sabotage plans while denying the probe targets liberal groups or the Roosevelt administration.
The article notes Dies aims to reveal Soviet and German Nazi links through public hearings. Hoover’s office has not responded beyond a vague letter. the committee holds volumes of evidence across fields including propaganda and a Kansas candidate, with R E Stripling as doorkeeper. The piece also discusses debt as a campaign issue and Republican emphasis on a looming federal deficit.
Bridge notes recount Justin Harris of St. Petersburg Florida winning the Master Point pair title with Herman Page after choosing a winning line to establish two spade tricks. The dummy’s diamond loss prompted reevaluation, leading to a first trick win with the spade king in the closed hand and a successful alternative plan.
The article details a bridge hand where the South claims four hearts despite a diamond layout. It cites careful play by Harris, including finesses and discards, to secure the contract. It also reports on NLRB speed improvements in New York and notes on Mrs. Elmore M. Herzich, plus a British milk study reporting weight gains from school milk.
Washington July 31 The Justice Department accused organized medicine of illegal acts against the Group Health Association Inc a cooperative formed by government employees to provide prepaid medical care A grand jury was opened to identify particular persons responsible Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold said preliminary investigations showed antitrust violations involving the American Medical Association the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and officials of both groups who allegedly tried to hinder the cooperative operation from offering prepaid medical services at a reduced cost.
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