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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads like a public notice from a Daily News page noting case entries, communications restrictions, and a general reference to Associated Press and publishers. The text is garbled but suggests court or legal notice material about filings and dates.
A chaotic report outlines a supposed scandal and a mysterious celestial event. Mentions Velters comet, its tail, and observers like Sergeant Orion, with speculation about clues and a baffling absence of tail behavior.
Am erica's railroads reported net operating income of 238 million 249 thousand dollars for the first six months of 1936, up 225 percent from 1935. Total operating revenues rose 145 percent to 2.072 billion while operating expenses increased 128 percent. Eastern roads yielded 2.94 percent on investment, Southern roads 27 percent, and Western roads 22 percent. Government tours suggest stimulus to travel may aid near-term recovery. Beer sales rose to 600,000 kegs in June, signaling another economic indicator.
Fragmentary quotation on political victory and voter behavior. The text rails against noise and rhetoric influencing elections, suggesting some voters are swayed by loud appeals rather than measured evaluation. It presents a critical voice from N A Lufburrow, with garbled punctuation and mis-spellings.
The readable fragment lists ingredients and instructions in a jumbled form. It mentions sour cream, milk, salt, butter, and baking steps but the text is garbled, with several misspelled phrases and broken terms. The intended dish and full method cannot be determined from the available lines.
A Sunday evening outing by the Sunday School class of the Taveat Ugerhren church in Myersville featured a picnic at City Toth Hacersuieth. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alvar Rice and many relatives with Mrs Susie Summers and daughter Jane among the names listed. the account notes laughter and set pieces after a supper.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Frederick events from decades past including a yarn about a mule near Woedtshare, a train accident near Ortenfeld, and a civic observance of Emancipation Day with speakers and excursions from Baltimore, Harrisburg, and Washington. Also mentioned are a county crime report, a State Road project, and a vehicle incident at a local league game.
The column lists numerous social calls and gatherings across Widdleburg and surrounding areas. It notes family visits, birthday and anniversary observances, hospital admission and surgery for Irene Shoemaker, births and congratulations, and a meeting of the Ladies Aid Society with members named, along with a population fact: foreigners in the United States in 1930 numbered 19,366,407.
Montgomery County Interdenominational camp meeting set for three day revival at the Methodist Episcopal Church with schedule of services, sermons, and singing led by local pastors and officials. Organized by county church leaders, including presidents and directors from surrounding towns.
Aug 10 roundup from Taylorstown highlights a village chicken supper at the Masonic hall with families and neighbors listed among attendees. The notice also reports births, visiting relatives, and community greetings including Mrs. Norman Wills welcoming a daughter and several residents hosting guests in Westminster and nearby areas.
Aug 11 report from Brunswick Trunawick records visits at the home of Mrs and Mrs Hi Jb Matiaha. Attendees include Gladys and Wilda Griffin, Doughs Griffin of Williamsport, Maj Carl Smith of Hagerstown, Miss Trances Yenkle of Verndon, Va, Hilda O Griffin staying with aunt Mrs Henry McGaha, Fern Crawford of Martins Idute West Virginia returning home with aunt and cousin, Ethe? MeGaha visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs Dick Hou of Point of Rocks, Walter McGaha and others visiting Mrs Charles Heffner at Telt'a Mit. Henry McGaha and Mr. Tabler's relatives visited Mare Lowe, W Va, with Edward Crawford and others.
Today in history item lists notable births and deaths with places and dates, including Dresden born figures and American figures linked to transportation, law, medicine, and literature. It notes Cape Hatteras distress events and mentions several centennial or annual anniversaries with dates and affiliations.
In Warsaw Aug 1910 report thieves broke into Bernard Mosztelekt's villa and stole a jeweled cigarette case once owned by Grand Duke Michael brother of Cezar Nicholas of Russia. The intruders ignored other jewels. the case is linked to the murder of the Grand Duke who allegedly smoked from it.
A fragmentary social notice lists names including Mrs Wo MeGiaha Frank Milter Mr and Mrs Wark Johnson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Aer and family Miss Hazel Tabier Ruby Monte Misa Violet Johnson and Mrs Lucy Summers plus Mr Grover Jennings of Baltimore and Mr Mate thew Jenninits. It references friends in Sledgesville Way pod Mrs McChaji a old hobie Goanetown and voting uncle Mis.
University of Michigan researchers report that cigarette use lowers skin temperature of fingers and toes and raises pulse and blood pressure in both men and women with Buerger's disease, previously thought to affect men more. Jewish smokers showed greater physiological changes, with broader implications for smoking guidance in this condition.
Opera star Gladys Swarthout reflects on choosing a home between New York and Hollywood. She recalls childhood moves, the lure of each city, and the distinct atmospheres from seasonal charm in New York to Hollywood’s perpetual climate, noting friendships, social life, and career pressures shaping her sense of home.
Aug 11 report lists attendees from Joan’s circle at the Mt Joy Pa fair reunion including Mr. and Mrs A Ohler, Mr and Mrs Tidward Feeser, Mrs John Byers, Mrs Mary Devilbites, Mrs Clara Devilbiss, Miss Abbie Porle, and relatives of Edith Naumardner. Also noted are visits at Chattea Town W Va with the Hahn family, mentions of Mrs Herbert and Mrs Agnes Garner, and a list of other local connections tied to the event and a missionary gathering led by Mrs Stra William Nall. The Moc meetings featured devotion on Out Of The Mail Day, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
Birthday party held near Jefferson honored Mrs Murray Barsler on her first birthday. Friends and relatives attended with food and refreshments, delivering warm wishes as names of local residents appear in a garbled list of attendees.
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