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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1938
Page
8
Standard Oil Company used the anchorage here for ship exercises. The activity involved testing maneuverability and readiness at the harbor, with vessels taking up formations and signaling drills conducted under supervision.
The operation notes that certain units are withdrawn for service temporarily while skeleton crews remain aboard. The measure aims to maintain essential functions with reduced staffing during the interim period.
Frederickton residents endured a multi day heat wave with temperatures in the 90s, frequent short showers, and rising humidity. The Baltimore City Health Department issued five sensible hot weather rules as heat persisted across Maine Texas California and the Dakotas with deaths and drownings reported in several states.
Newton Iowa August 4 1000 Maytag workers went back to their posts as production resumed ending a 13 week strike. Plant superintendent A H Taylor said about 200 more workers would report tomorrow bringing the force near factory capacity. Unionists and returnees entered the plant after agreeing to Kraschels order. The union criticized the governor but promised talks with the company after troops depart.
One hundred and fifty young quail from the Owings Mills State game farm were distributed among Frederick area sportsmen Thursday afternoon by District Game Warden Benjamin F. Phebus. Fifty to the Park Walton League and one hundred to the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association, with plans to release birds next spring. Additional quotas will go to Izaak Walton League chapters Brunswick and others. The program, used for years, helps replenish the county’s game bird population and aims to retain about 90 percent survive through winter with proper care. Meanwhile local anglers await clearer streams as Marking time for black bass in Monocacy and Potomac rivers.
Marriage licenses list several couples including Joseph H. E. Norris of Washington DC and Helen V. Welty of Center street, Rev. William L. Denlinger and Myrtle Miller of York, Franklin L. McAtee of Charles Town and Myrtle Brown of Berryville, plus William H. Huber and Mary M. Agnes Connelly.
A. H. Dellinger of Germantown, husband of Mrs. A. H. Dellinger, known as Gene Dellinger, faces gun related charges after allegedly wounding Beatrice Myers near New Market. Mrs. Dellinger, held on assault with intent to kill and concealed weapons charges, has bail set at 1500 dollars. State’s Attorney says she is wanted in Chicago and will be examined by a grand jury in September. Dellinger says a pistol was kept in his car and his wife had asked Myers to enter to discuss rumors. a negro woman in the car accompanied them. the pursuit began after Mrs. Dellinger searched for Myers in New Market.
Cumberland transfers show John W Grove and wife to Robert B Crothers in city for 10 dollars. Annie M Stillwell widow to Benjamin F Bowens and wife in county for 10 dollars. Equity case notes David Norris Robertson and wife petition for adoption of Earl Sylvester Hurley infant.
About forty five Future Farmers of America from this county left at 9 a m for a three day camp at the University of Maryland College Park They will be joined by FFA members from other parts of the state The local group includes members from Frederick Walkersville Emmitsburg Middletown and Thurmont accompanied by teachers from Frederick Emmitsburg and Walkersville The program includes a trip to Mrs Vernon a visit to the FBI and the Zoo in Washington and a boat trip on the Potomac River Last year Frostburg hosted and next year Salisbury hosts the Strate Teachers College camp with about 300 attending the Frostburg event
Plans are underway for the first annual Middletown Lions Club picnic in Sigler's woods three miles south of Middletown on Thursday August 11. Governors and U S Senate candidates invited. Music by Loysville based Boys Band. Prizes for largest family greatest distance oldest attendee youngest attendee. John Hoffman chairs. John H H Young to distribute dodgers with ice cream prize. Bagpipe note closes item.
Baltimore Aug 4 B L Werner assistant construction engineer said he received a mysterious phone warning to keep all city men out of the Montebello water tunnel. Police set guards after two sticks of dynamite were found in the same section where ten men were killed in a blast two weeks earlier. Burns city explosive inspector found four safety devices removed from dynamite primers, increasing risk of a premature blast.
A five and a half foot blacksnake that stole eggs from Stewart Geisbert’s hennery near Buckeystown was killed after being chased by a dog. An autopsy revealed a china nest egg in its hump backed body. The incident highlights how even simple foods can tempt foragers. Peru is attempting to grow pyrethrum as an important insecticide source.
A bolt from a sudden thunderstorm struck an exercise boat at Solomon's Island Maryland. Charles Carroll, allegedly from New York, was knocked into the water and did not have his body recovered hours later. Charles Ross, 29, was stunned but survived. The men were employed by the local company.
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