Democrats Open 15000 Added Reach For Summer Camp
President announces Democrats add 15000 participants for a summer camp program reaching a large audience. The plan aims to expand youth engagement and civic outreach next week.
17 Aug 1935
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News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
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President announces Democrats add 15000 participants for a summer camp program reaching a large audience. The plan aims to expand youth engagement and civic outreach next week.
A local report notes a utilities measure may be set aside as a broader area training initiative faces debate. Officials discuss potential implications for funding and community impact, with residents urged to follow council discussions for updates.
Fifteen thousand men from Pennsylvania and Maryland joined in the national defense drive at Mt Gretna and Indian Town Gap. National Guard units from the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth divisions, along with regulars, moved to assembly areas for two weeks of intensive training under Major General Robert Callan. Maryland troops began arrival by train and others by motor, joining soldiers from New England and New Jersey at the first Army Camp.
Five Pennsylvania National Guard planes forced to Frederick airport by dense fog five miles from their line of sight. Major Dallin led ten airmen, each with a gunner and observer, as they returned to Middletown after takeoff from the Philadelphia area. Planes were Douglas 4B types and rejoined ground crews at the airport before resuming flight.
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation none, August to date 1.25 inches, August actual 1934 4.49 inches, deficiency versus 1933 about 0.99 inches. High yesterday 62, low last night 7. Moon rises 9 12 pm tomorrow, sets 10 25 pm. Streams at Creagerstown muddy, at Frederick Junction clear at 9 am, rain from Thursday night storm expected near the Po Maac region.
County Health officer Dr Kefauver said there is no typhoid epidemic in the area despite three recent cases. Howard Ecker 33 of LeGore is seriously ill at Frederick City Hospital alongside Mervin Shorb 23 of Rocky Ridge and Hiram Jacobs 34 of North Market Street who is recovering. Lloyd Ramsburg near Middletown remains improving at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Continuous separate sources suggest no statewide outbreak as infantile paralysis wanes nationwide.
Local showers are expected to begin Monday across the North and Middle Atlantic states with another period of wet weather in the latter half of the week. Temperatures start moderate in the north and rise to mildly warm conditions in the middle and lower sections.
Frederick county plans new bus routes and driver assignments for next year after four-school consolidation saves funds. Several routes reduced or eliminated. six New Market buses and adjustments in Woodsboro Myersville and Middletown areas. Drivers listed for each elementary and high school, plus separate routes for colored students to Lincoln High and West Seventh Street.
Mrs. James A Long of near Frederick and Miss Alice Long toured the Panama Canal to San Diego and Yosemite. They admired Maryland surroundings more, enjoyed the Pasadena Exposition, the Ahwahne Hotel, and natural beauty around Los Angeles, with stops in Idaho and Utah before returning home.
Pan American Airways flying boat reached Wake Island in eight hours and four minutes from Midway, landing on the lagoon. construction and wireless crews welcomed the pilot party that had arrived to establish an overnight stamping point for a projected California to Canton air route.
Oakland Massachusetts reports two youths posing as government agents fleeced destitute seniors by promising to secure old age pensions. Sam Teets and Aaron Lines, both near 70, each handed over $2 after encounters with men in a car alleged to be from Pennsylvania. The case spurs a vigorous local investigation into the pension scheme.
The August 17 dispatch reports Wilhelm Frick issuing a decree to dissolve all Free Masonry lodges in the Saar territory. Earlier Breslau police ordered dissolution of the Silesian confessional synod, citing alleged public misdirection.
War Department release recounts the Alaska plane crash that killed Will Rogers and Wiley Post near Barrow. Eskimo witnesses, a rescue by 14 natives in a whaleboat, and the recovery of bodies from wreckage describe the fatal impact and retrieval at the scene.
Proprietor Donald L. Derr of Derr's Bowing Alleys on 318 Noria Mareret street reported a burglary. A thief entered, stole a case of beer and ham, and took other items including about $20 in a check. The thief appeared familiar with the premises. No arrests reported.
The 41 acre Warrenfeltz farm near Wolfsville sold at a Rice assignee sale this morning. Otho S Edna Wolfe acted for the buyer with a price around hase and mateeme unclear. George R Dennis Jr was involved as advance and John L Dutros as coneer.
A divorce was granted to Kataryn Grove with alimony arranged and custody of the children awarded to her. The defendant, Predencn E Grove, was ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings and to support the former wife as determined by the court.
Washington reporting on how lobbyists are trained at federal expense. The piece notes top firms and former officials now practice lobbying, with free schooling, connections, and access to clients. It highlights Covington Burling and others, arrests, and political influence across administrations.
Marriage licenses issued list names John K R Erhard Elizabeth Trosael Tanertown and damés Long Grace Crum of Rocky Binged.
Will Bowers and Wiley Post are being transported home from Fairbanks, Alaska, aboard Joe Crosson’s plane. Crosson left Fairbanks after Post’s plane crashed following takeoff from Refuge Bay. Seattle arrival time remains unannounced as Mrs. Post travels from Maysville to be with Wiley Post’s parents.
President Franklin D Roosevelt hosts a private family gathering at Hyde Park to celebrate Franklin Jr s 21st birthday with a picnic near the waterfront estate. Attendants include Mrs James Roosevelt Sr Mrs Grason James and John Roosevelt as the President plans to return to Washington for talks with Congress on pending legislation.
New York stock market remained bullish with gains led by brokers and utilities. Traders cited Washington economics and futures data as positive, with transfers near 1.1 million shares. grains and cotton showed mixed moves and foreign exchange activity included a one fourth percent renewal and a stronger pound.
Robert KE L Purman, previously with Pradarice and long time inspector for the State Roads Commission, moves from Washington County assignment to Cecil County to assume new duties with bendquerves Zikton.
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