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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1938

Page

5

Court Weighs Frederick County School Bond Issue Power

Frederick County Board of Education and County Commissioners argued before Judge Willard over issuing 300000 dollars in bonds to finance a school construction program 245250 dollars in PWA funds already allotted. The case seeks to clarify bond legality if federal aid falls short and whether immediate bond issuance is permissible under the enabling act.

Circuit Court Frederick County Commissioners Public Works Administration Frederick County Board of Educaton Board of County Commissioners Arthur D. Willard Court of Appeals Board of Education PWA Frederick Auditorium Washington Street School Liberty School Frederick County United States of America

Hundred Japanese Planes Bomb Hankow and Cities

Hankow China Aug 12 Japanese war planes pounded Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang in a day raid described as disastrous. Civilians killed or wounded around 400 as flames engulfed 300 residences and railway equipment. Two American properties hit and Chinese defenses failed to stop the attack.

Hankow China Wuchang Hanyang Trie City Yangtze River Shangha Chiang Kai-shek

Court debates bond issuance for county schools amid government allotment

The document discusses whether state funds allotments allow lawful bond issuance before cash receipt, aiming to avert an absurd outcome. Exhibits show costs for a white high school and colored elementary school, totaling about 5454,106 and 51720 for the two projects, with portions from owners’ funds and PWA funds. Attorneys McSkerry, Coblentz, Delaplame appear for the school board and commissioners.

Board of Education Buckler and Fenhagen Baltimore Joseph. Urner PWA W. Clinton McSkerry Leslie N. Coblentz Edward $. Delaplame

Final Assessment Hearings Conclude Revaluation Effort

The Board of Permanent Assessors led by Alfred W. Gaver and county commissioners heard 23 southern city property owners at a Courthouse conference. Most complaints were settled. real and personal property revaluations within the city are complete, with Frederick district outside the city awaiting reassessment and a final revision day planned. Walkersville Mt Pleasant areas finished personal property reassessment. Remaining real estate work in Frederick district outside the city expected to finish in about ten days, then a revision day for objections.

Alfred W. Gaver E. C. Speaks Grayson H. Mercer Dar Frederick Walkersville Mt Pleasant Middletown Petersville Jefferson Burkittsville Ballenger Buckeystown Marstix New Market Dist

Roosevelt Builds Georgia Primary Clash For Roosevelt

President Roosevelt sets September 14 as a pivotal date with Georgia holding its primaries. The fate of Senator Walter F. George hinges on the vote, risking the New Deal and Democratic unity and signaling a broader intra party contest. Roosevelt’s move in Georgia raises questions about leadership and potential battles with other conservatives across the South and mid-Atlantic states.

Kirke L. Simpson Washington Roosevelt Georgia Walter F. George Senate Franklin Roosevelt New Deal Democratic Party Nation New York George Smith South Carolina Tyrdings Maryland

Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four

This page lists the Cranium Crackers answers: Edouard Daladier is Premier of France. the Cameroons are regions in equatorial Africa. EB E Cummings is called the lower case poet. Belgian Giant is a breed of rabbit.

Edouard Daladier France Cameroons Equatorial Africa EB. E. Cummings

Court News: Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds

Court notices list marriage licenses for Clyde O Randolph and Gladis Dillman both of Paxtang Pa John A Bianchi Jr 19 of Middletown Pa and Lauwra Miller 15 of Mt Joy Pa also deeds Mary E Kemp to Mary C Dutrow county 5 Estelle S Martz county 5 and a note that over 25 976 jobs have been supplied to 13 145 students by the University of Michigan Employment Bureau since 1927.

Clyde O. Randolph Gladis ¥_ Dillman Paxtang John A. Bianchi, Jr Middletown Lauwra Miller Mt Joy Mary E Kemp Mary C. Dutrow Mary E. Kemp Estelle S. Martz The Uniyversity of Michigan

Four withdraw and avoid fight in county GOP primary

Late Friday night four Republican central committee candidates quit the race at the Board of Election Supervisors reducing contested seats to six. Remaining in the race are William B. Catshall Morris A. Birely John B Bowlus John C Derr Russell H. McCain and H Donald Layton. Countywide nominations list shows 38 county office candidates on the books with withdrawals capped and no new withdrawals allowed after midnight.

State Central Committee Board of Election Supervisors E A. Alexander Frederick Staley F. Flook New Market Myrtle K. Huffer Middletown Martin W. Swann William B. Catshall Woodsboro Morris A. Birely Thurmont John 8 Election Board Central Committee Montgomery County Lawrence R. Fagan John E. Crum Charles W. Smith John W. Null Denver J. Shook Harry W. Winpigler Guy Anders Stedman Fprecott Wilson L. Townsend Roy M. Hiltner Walter E. Burall John Renn Charles G. Geisbert Charles C. Putman Frank W. Fraley John W. Grove Grove Albert BM. Ahalt Luther H. Keilholtz Register of Wills John Hershberger Charles K. Rhoderick Roy L. Leatherman Circuit Court Ellis C. Wachter Frank J. Campbell Patrick M. Schnauffer the Orphans Court Louis C. Etchison C. W. Gregory J. Welty Fahrney Samuel A. Gregg T. Clyde Boutson John L. Dutrow Pinkney A. Richardson Joseph B. Payne Edgar W. Feaster Thomas A. Chapline House of Delegates Ernest E. Mills C. Floyd Feete J. Tyson Lee Edward J South G_ Cleveland Trout Joseph E. Chew Louise McPherson A. Lamar Barrick David C. Winerbrenner Eleanor F. Conrad Arlington D. Flory George M. Wachter Walter E Sinn A. G. Bourne, Jr J.G. F. Smith

33 Mule Team Used To Harvest Wheat

Washington and Oregon face large wheat crops with mule drawn harvesters prominent in rough country. Federal figures forecast 50,338,000 bushels in Washington, 20,515,000 in Oregon, and 30,752,000 in Idaho, with acreages varying from last year. Local farmers attribute gains to summer fallow turning to wheat under conservation programs amid shifting county filings and political races in Annapolis.

Walla Walla Wash Jack Jenny Pacific Northwest Dewey Drumheller Bere Washington Oregon Idaho

Carroll Given Term for Life in Brutal Garroting Case

In South Paris Maine on August 12 Francis Carroll a former deputy sheriff was convicted of first degree murder in the "death tour" garroting of 63 year old Dr James E Littlefield. The verdict after six hours carries a mandatory life imprisonment. Carroll allegedly also killed Lydia Littlefield wife of the physician. Paul N Dwyer 13 years old is serving a life sentence for the case. Justice William H Fisher sentenced Carroll to life with hard labor at Maine State Prison Thomaston.

Paris Francis Carroll James E Littlefield Paul N. Dwyer Dwyer Barbara Lydia William H. Fisher Maine Thomaston

Basis For Indemnities For Cattle Is Changed

Washington reports a July change to Federal indemnities for cattle reacting to tuberculosis and Bang's disease. Federal payments will be limited to one third of the difference between appraised value and salvage value, with caps of 2500 dollars for grade cattle and 5000 dollars for purebreds. If state indemnity also applies, the farmer receives the state amount as well. County agent Henry R. Shoemaker said Frederick county residents will be governed by the same ratio.

Washington Bang Frederick County Henry R. Shoemaker

ASES BIDS ON ALG 23

The State Roads Commission calls for bids to be opened August 23 at noon for macadam shoulders on 23 miles of the Ridge road from Mt. Airy toward Taylorsville and for 600 tons of bituminous surface course to be delivered at Mt. Airy.

ASES State Roads Commission Mt. Airy Taylorsville Ridge Road Mi Airy

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