Dr Starr Outlines Hood Opening Plans on Sept 20
Dr Starr details formal exercises and ceremonies planned for the Hood opening on September 20. The schedule includes processional events, speeches, and related community activities.
16 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
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Dr Starr details formal exercises and ceremonies planned for the Hood opening on September 20. The schedule includes processional events, speeches, and related community activities.
New faculty named at Hood College with M. J. Umbaugh and Dr Marguerite Treille leading foreign language efforts. Dr Henry I Stahr, incoming president, aims for Sept 20 opening and a permanent move to Frederick within two weeks while guiding church board mergers.
Fragmented text from Harnodaez Pennsylvania hints at a special session to enact a budget or pay tax measures. The garbled lines reference urgent funds for public needs and possible immediate action, with unclear dates or participants.
Five state and county officers rushed to a transient camp west of Hancock in Washington county after a disturbance at Pearre. Deputies report four or five men drank and created trouble. authorities drove away by fear of an attack. One unnamed man was jailed on a charge of assaulting an officer.
Four of five long term convicts who escaped from the state penitentiary in Richmond were recaptured within three hours by state and county police. A fifth fugitive remained at large as officers pressed the hunt in the Woodland area.
Drowning of 170 people after a ferryboat overturned in mid stream near Dari hata Patna India August 18. About 200 aboard were crowded together when terror among bullocks on board spurred panic causing the craft to rock and capsize with many passengers unable to escape.
A Maryland communists party nominates Adee as its candidate for governor and files a complete ticket. petition with 2,400 signatures approved by state officials. The district text notes a Baltimore attorney and mentions an eastern Shore slaying case linked to the coverage.
A local government plans to set the new tax rate on August 29. No other details are provided about the rate or affected allocations.
Municipal budget work continues under the Mayor and Aldermen with a September 1 deadline for budget completion. A Board of Equalization will review the budget August 29 as changes may affect the current tax rate of 65 cents per $100.
The fourth Bussard reunion drew about 300 attendees from Frederick and nearby counties plus Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Virginia. A program at Braddock Heights park featured a reading, songs, a one act play, and a business meeting electing Amos A Hover as temporary chairman. The group planned the 1935 reunion for August at Braddock Heights park with veteran members honored and a sales luncheon served after the program.
Washington reports circulating that James A Moffett may be relieved as head of the Federal Housing Administration. The chatter blends Moffett’s New Deal ties, office moves, yacht salvos, and a staged press appearance amid talk of a looming program push for FHA.
Italy orders the withdrawal of 43 000 troops concentrated on the Austrian border. The move follows a brief political upheaval and is part of a reported realignment after consultations with allied authorities.
The article notes heavy Wednesday showers aiding late corn potatoes and clover while causing scattered damage. Destruction from wind and flood affected barns near Singamore, Taneytown, Eldersburg, and Lewistown, with rivers rising and streets flooded but overall damage deemed not heavy.
The St Marys fancy courthouse suffered extensive damage in a fire late last night. Loss is estimated around three thousand dollars. The article also mentions a return from abroad by Mr and Mrs Page McK Echison and notes various European travels and visits.
Cumberland and Allegany County Democratic scenes shift as Conley gains support after Jackson withdrawal. Kennedys calls for immediate probe of gubernatorial commissions follow Mays and Jackson resignations. Westminster and Carroll County notes reflect renominations and party maneuvering amid a heated race for governor.
The Twenty ninth Division Maryland National Guard announces an aerial exhibition near Frederick at Detrick Field starting 2 90 o clock for about two hours. Eightship formation flying aerial review bomb drops parachute jump by Lieut Wheeler and Medal presentations mark service milestones. Public invited free with designated parking.
A fragmented OCR excerpt describes railroads facing obligations related to a pension fund. The text includes scattered references to financial duties and names, but the precise actions and entities are unclear due to damaged wording.
New York reports a strong weekly uptick with gains across markets. Bulls led by buyers held steady as commodities and securities firmed amid favorable signals for September 1931 and bond activity showing modest rises.
Weather delays the Detroit Yankees game with heavy rain suspending the fourth contest. The crowd at Flint Hill area event remains sizable despite the postponement as organizers rearrange plans.
A Wednesday evening blaze struck a barn on the Tam Kamer farm near Elderepurg, Baltimore. The barn and a nearby chimney were destroyed with contents including wool and machinery, causing unknown but likely heavy losses to the owner.
Toronto reports the John B Labatt abduction enters its 48th hour as police review twohour phone exchanges between Labatt and captors. Investigators including Miller Gurnett track calls while authorities press the search for the London brewer and his ransom.
The Independent Hose Company with a new engine and fifty members left early for Waynesboro Pa to join the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association three day convention. Fire companies from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia participate in the main event the parade and related activities. Emory Catmack chairs the local arrangements with Vernon Derr Jr and others assisting while the Junior drum corps and Ladies Auxiliary also attend.
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation and August totals with deficits to date. Temperatures reached 83 high and 66 low yesterday with 60 last year. Sunset at 7:05 pm and sunrise tomorrow 6:24 am. Moon rises at 2:46 pm and 6:58 pm tomorrow with streams at Monocacy and Powiea mid status.
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