Field Meet At Baker Park Friday With 71 Entrants
The Frederick playground movement enters its peak as Baker Park hosts a field meet Friday night at 6 15 with 71 listed participants 47 boys and 24 girls from all playgrounds Harmon Field Washington Street North Market Forest and Knix Park. Events include 230 yard dash standing broad jump and baseball throw with a tug of war to conclude the program Medals will be awarded to winners.
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Baker Park
Harmon Field
Washington Street
North Market Forest
And
Knix Park
Amuatcix
Mullinix Park
Frederick Playground Commission
Playground Commission
Edward W. Walker
Rex
Eth Marketstreet
Third Street
A. LeRoy McCardell
Miss Helms Hann
Three Killed in Ambush at Sanford Filling Station
An attempted robbery at a filling station on the outskirts of Sanford left three men dead and a woman injured. Witnesses describe a firefight with Bandits firing upon occupants, Edwards among those wounded and later in critical condition. Police reported heavy gunfire as darkness fell around the scene.
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Asa
Sanford
I Na Birdsong
Beulah Montgomery
Edwards
Runaway Girls Returned From Industrial School
Two 16 year old girls escaped from an industrial school five times in six months traveling to Shar on, P pep e Va, and Richmond. Authorities from Grove City moved them to Montevus then returned them to the school in a citywide effort led by the Children's Aid Society and probation officer Michael E. Pue. The girls admitted no fault but preferred wandering, were placed behind bars for detention, and faced nightly confinement upon return. About 1,500 students and staff were at the school.
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Nexdovn
Eetlaguerts
Fredert
Michael E. Pue
Exec. Children's Aid Society
Industrial School
Sharon
P.pee Va
Richmond
Paciatine
Grove City
Montevus
Groy City
Bers
Efris Atolls
Plane sinks in Lake Erie. copilot missing
Cleveland dated Aug 14 AP reports a Cleveland Detroit amphibian passenger plane sank in Lake Erie after forced landing in a cease for late yesterday. The pilot, a woman passenger, and a mechanic were rescued after two hours in the water. Search continued today for John Kasper, the copilot, as officials fear he was picked up by another craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Thompson Aeronutical Corporation
John Kasper
Diarie
Boat Tat Company
Rough Waters Force Flight Cancellations Amid Hazed Skies
Rough seas and hazy weather forced flight cancellations and delays day. Officials reported visibility concerns and strong winds limiting takeoffs. Airlines urged travelers to check status as disruptions continued across the region.
Traffic Stoppage After Grocery Truck Fire
A grocery truck burned blocking Balimoe Street in Aus 14 PriaGeishia road area. Traffic was held up for about one and a half hours while fire crews battled the blaze. Both truck and contents were destroyed. Estimated loss noted.
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Balimoe
Aus
Priageishia
Bed of the Playground Event Curtain Comes Down
A local community event titled Bed of the Playground concluded after a weekend of performances and activities. Organizers reported steady attendance, with volunteers aiding setup, logistics, and safety across the venue.
Naval Problems at White House Conference
Washington august 14 ap the cone of naval problems was discussed at a White House breakfast conference attended by President Hoover Secretary Stimson Secretary Adams and Under Secretary Catton on armament reductions the meeting aimed to align views among civilian officials and naval experts about reductions and developments reported from the capital in recent days
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Stimses
Adams
K T Field Day Planned for October 23
Committees of the Knights Templar Commanderies in Hagerstown Hockville Frederick Hyattsville and Cumberland met in Frederick to set October 23 as the Third Maryland Division Field Day. The Hyattsville event will feature a parade with Knights Templar bands from Washington and a Blaze Armory dance for Grand Commandery officers visiting knights and their ladies.
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Knights Templar
Hagerstown
Hockville
Frederick
Hyattsville
Cumberland
Maryland
Chamber of Commerce
Knights Timpsar
Washington
Hany O. Peng
Grand Commandéry
Blaze Armory
Sanity Test To Be Given Recaptured Bandit
Baltimore Aug 14 AP A sanity test will be given Carroll Harper a former inmate just returned to the penitentiary to determine his future confinement. Warden Bracy announced the test will be Friday by Dr George Preston from the State Board of Mental Hygiene. Harper is held in solitary confinement and linked to the escape of Benjamin Williams from Grote State Hospital after recapture at Buffalo.
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Baltimore
Carroll Harper
Bracy
George Preston
Harper
Harez
Sikmed
Benjami
Wiliams
Procter
Grote Staté Hospital
Transiemes
FAC
Buffalo
Garden Club Meeting Reveals Stream Health Topics
Garden club members gathered for an informative session on stream conditions and conservation. Attendees included Mrs. FW Bama, Mrs. Jas W Maples, Mrs. Sam, and Mrs. Mary Masty, who discussed local water quality and ongoing improvements.
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Richeli
Bama F . T. Spart
Jas W. Maptes
A. Leng
Sam
Mary
Mystery of Abandoned Vaudeville House Presages Film Era Shifts
Fragmentary report describes a vaudeville and talkies era theater facing closure and redevelopment as new cinema moves in. References to Amashiin Ston and local officials hint at a shuttered venue, a famous figure, and shifts in entertainment, with a nearby movie house opening and audience interest fading.
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Aga St
Keith
Vadde General
Mae Biler Wil & Ermous
Kiwanis Hold Informal Meet at Dr Conley's Guilford
Kiwanis members gathered for an informal picnic style meeting at Dr Charles H Conleys Guilford estate near the city. Judge Samuel K Dennis and Dr Victor F Cutlen attended with others as the group enjoyed a supper courtesy of John S Hershey lessee of the Francis Scott Key hotel.
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Charles H. Conley
Kiwanis Club
Guilford
Francis Scott Key
John S. Hershey
Rotary Club
Lions Club
David O. Gas
Benjamin Regencnr, Jr
Germany
Lexis Botel Braddock
Tme
Dr.ey
W. Hall
Take Steps Toward Organizing Drum Corps at Legion Post
At the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion meeting in their new East Church Street home, J D Knight described drum corps formation seen in other cities. Colonel D John Markey stated Armory Board and National Guard units would co operate. Post Commander Petr set tasks, Knight and Snyder named leaders. Irving M Landauer to head fundraising. Home improvements approved. membership at 280. A baseball game was noted and a drawing prize awarded.
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Francis Scott Key
Amerncan Legion
East Church Street
J. D. Knight
D. John Markey
Armory Board
National Guard
Petr
John Snyder
Vrine
Mainr
Annapolis
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Bixton
Irving M. Landauer
Fisg
Somme
Joan Surder
Kumg
Return From Vacation Fev Doctor Dr Chaz T and James Anderson
A cryptic note from February reports Dr Chaz T and James Anderson returning from a vacation. The item mentions Free Church of irom and B mingharm along with a tally of total sales at 4.202.600, though the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.
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Fev
Chaz _ T
Pasen
James Anderson
Free Church of Irom
B. Mingharm
Plans for Resumption of Club Meetings in Frederick
Regular meetings of the Frederick County Rural Women's clubs will resume September 1 under Miss Pearson the county demonstrator. She will visit University of Maryland College Park to confer with Extension Service officials and then finalize fall and winter plans. The program aims to reach out to women in outlying districts expanding club work and projects with stronger countywide participation.
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Frederick County
Miss Pearson
University of Maryland, College Park
Extension Service
Ciy
Plub
Frederick
British Schneider Entry Sets Fast Speed Pace
A British Schneider entry pushes a fast speed pace, setting a swift performance mark in the race. The machine and crew display notable acceleration, drawing attention to advanced design and engineering.
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Schneider
Russians Make Forced Landing. 2. iS AP Fh
A terse AP dispatch reports a forced landing involving Russian aircraft, with minimal details and unclear second line. The fragment provides no clear dates, locations, or outcomes beyond the incident type.
JAP OFFICERS KILLED IN PLANE CRASH
Two Japanese police officers died when their aircraft crashed near an airfield. Authorities reported the incident and are investigating the cause. The names of the victims were not immediately released.
Heat Wave Relief Near After Severe Wind and Flood Damage
A heat wave mirrored across Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania with damaging winds and hail. Vermont regions from Lake Bomesteen to Middlebury reported torrents flooding streams, bridges made impassable, and vehicles affected by stones and broken windows. In Glen Falls New York and near Lake George, hailstones punched car ropes and stripped foliage. The Weather Bureau forecast later today expects thunderstorms to dissipate the heat, with temperatures in the 90s before a possible decline. Overnight minimums rested around the low 70s, and today’s high may rise before cooling.
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Sylvania
New York
Vermont
Lake Bomesteen
Middlebury
Glen Falls
N.Y
Lake George
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Pennsylvania
W. O
Woman Missing Prompted Foul Play Theories
A Baltimore woman, Flo Rao Justice, vanished after leaving a police station with about 900 in cash and a 100 check to herself. Chief Wasch said foul play is likely and urged state police to aid the search. The missing 38 year old, with black bobbed hair and glasses, drove a new coupe, license 281 684. Local authorities had not yet been alerted.
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Rao
Teale
Nery Coun
Pallee
Justice
Wasch
Baltimore Police
West End Montgomery Picnic Attracts Hundreds Near Dickerson
The annual West End Montgomery County picnic at Monocacy Park near Dickerson aims to draw about 1,900 residents from Dickerson Poolesville and Clarksburg. Notable speakers include W F Schilling of the Federal Farm Board, with activities such as boating bathing fishing baseball and contests like bowing rolling pin and necktie races. Basket contents will be donated to the supper committee chaired by Mrs Waltimmon and John E Oxley with the Rockville bar assisting.
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Montgomery County
Monocacy Parc
Dickerson
Barssuits
Combus
Dawsonville
Poolesvile
Clarksburg
W. F. Schilling
Federal Farm Board
Three Hurt In Collision Between Auto And Truck
A collision involving a car and a truck left three people injured. The report notes possible vehicle defects and mentions a deputy state assessor investigating the scene. Authorities describe the incident as part of a broader traffic collision in the area.
Elected Member of Besid R Ware Situte
An elected member of Besid R Ware Situte appears in the session notes with reference to duties and expected responsibilities. The report highlights implications for committee work and upcoming votes affecting local governance.
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Besid
Dead girl’s body found in gunny sacks in Minneapolis
Minneapolis authorities identify the slaying victim as 12 year old Dorothy Aune missing from her home since yesterday. The body wrapped in gunny sacks, hands bound, appears to have been strangled after being lured into a car. Police name murder suspect as likely.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew Auce
Dorothy
Mineapolis
Traycemen
Andrew K. Aune
Einar Jonassen Geld
Oron
Carroll County Fair Opens Near Taneytown
Local fairgrounds near Taneytown debut for a community event week. Officials including Rotary members Rosenbaum and Gimbal attend as organizers address a damaged page entry and unclear schedule notes amid a busy opening.
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Carroll County
Taneytown
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