03 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
1
A local group announces plans for an anniversary event at Attica Keir phamage Earte mes Sgt de fs te Sata ttt. one, inviting members and the community to join in observances and activities.
Contractors advance pipe laying under the Monocacy River and building a new filtration plant near Linganore creek. Work aims for mid fall operation of the expanded water supply, with costs around 200000 dollars and a 3600 foot pine section to complete linking Frederick to the new station. Overflow at the old dam has diminished this summer and is now a thin stream.
A woman was accidentally shot by her husband Walter Wenner at their home in Wr. Va. The incident occurred in the doorway as they prepared for dinner, according to officers. The couple lived in Cache Wenner.
The July 15 farm price index fell to 79, the lowest since 1916 when the series began. Grain prices declined sharply, wheat led the drop with oats and barley down. corn and other grains rose slightly. Fruit and vegetable prices slid as did dairy and poultry, while cotton and meat animals gained.
Rockville Md August 3. The firms listed for auditing the county books over the past 16 years will likely be invited to bid again. Board members indicated a county bookkeeping system may be adopted and discussed selecting from groups including the Montgomery Civic Federation and the Committee of Bank Presidents. A formal discussion is expected at the board meeting. Grace Reformed Church holds its annual picnic Tuesday at the fair grounds with prizes for children and a variety of activities.
A local organization met amid attendance concerns with several members missing church services noted. Rev. attendees and leaders discussed topics of interest and scheduled future sessions to address community needs.
Afloat the steamer Joan Cadwalader Rotarians from Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and the District of Columbia convene aboard for the thirty fourth Rotary International district session. Speakers include Ignatius Le Howard Witmer Rey Danzer State Senator Ridgely Melvin and A Sydney Barnes as clubs join in the gathering. The ship docks at Chestertown for sightseeing and returns to Baltimore the next afternoon.
Aug 3 AP report states J. Mona Holland, former president of the Chesapeake Bank, is named in a bankruptcy petition filed in U S Court by George W. Page acting as receiver. Judge Coleman set an answer due by August 7 amid prior indictments and acquittals of Holland on some charges.
Penh Amboy New Jersey August 3 Two men critically burned when the oil barge J Norman Riley carrying 20000 gatons of gasoline caught fire at the She ah products Corp dock. The tanker broke adrift and the tide carried it into Staten Island Sound where it ran aground on a sandbar. Those burned were Capt W F Mason 35 of Brooklyn and Kari Pedersen the steward.
A Brunswick report notes a local vote event involving SAAS officials with brief mention of a 2a criteria and a six o clock timing implied by the fragment. The sparse text gives few concrete details beyond the place and the time reference.
Frederick area project update shows rapid progress on the Frederick Junction plan including a new bridge over the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and 6.92 miles of macadam road. Fulton Construction Company of Lancaster, Pa. handles grading with backfilling by the state as work continues toward completion by late summer.
Superintendent M S H Unger reports Carroll county schools need 33 positions with requests from Towson and other areas. Braddock Picnic is planned for Wednesday at the Snader’s woods near Wingsor.
Court hears traffic cases with fines including ten dollars for failing to yield and other penalties. Two drivers, witnesses, and attorneys appear as cases involve speeding and mishaps on local roads.
A former deputy district attorney faces trial on unspecified charges as case details and courtroom actions unfold. Prosecutors and defense teams prepare for proceedings amid media attention surrounding the former official.
Foxville will not reopen August 10 for a week long period due to low registrations. The Francis Scull Key Council camping committee reassessed and aims to reopen in January or next summer with about 10 registrations anticipated. Equipment includes a mess hall kitchen gifted by Joseph D. Baker. A 20 year lease covers the site with renewal options.
Edison shows continued improvement in condition at his New Jersey home. Dr. Hubert S. Howe reports partial recovery while cautioning against high expectations as the Edison estate remains under police guard to control visitors and movement around the property.
Local theater presentation titled West's Shows Here opens Sunday and runs through the week featuring the Wes company with performances by Jeftereor and others at the municipal theater.
The fragment notes a 29 percent unemployment figure connected to a person named Rees and a location or context abbreviated as Deiseca. The readable text is incomplete, preventing a full factual narrative.
Aacted report describes a disaster where a ship named Rapids Pri sank after colliding with a canal lock, resulting in 15 deaths. The incident occurred as debris and bodies were observed in the water, with efforts by authorities and rescue teams ongoing to locate missing crew.
Patchy OCR fragment hints at new evidence in a children's shooting case. Text mentions an incident involving a group of youths, with scattered phrases about chants and descriptions, but details are unclear. Further readable facts are not available in the provided excerpt.
Alaska to Siberia air race updates include Lindberghs greeted at Churchill and pilots Pangborn and Herndon arriving in Khabarovsk after fog and rain. Flight segments from Seattle to Tokyo and Chita to Khabarovsk noted with weather and terrain challenges, crews welcomed by locals.
The fourth annual reunion of the descendants of Benjamin and Margar et String was held in Porsst Grove park Hanover Pa Sunday with about 100 people present. Officers re elected included President J Win Strine secretary Elmer Houck treasurer Chas Kershner and committee Calvin Eichortz Chas M Strine Harry Rice and t Houck. Attendees listed include Mrs Ephraim S Caver and family James Cover and Harry Cover Mrs Lewis Bair Mildred Wacshets Mus Bis Ha Howard Jane Moz Howard Mrs Otea.
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