20 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
1
J C Bichl is appointed acting superintendent of county schools. He will oversee district administration, staffing, and school operations as the interim leader.
The Frederick County Board of Fé ventioms met in special session and approved opening a commercial department at Middletown High School tied to the Woltsville consolidation. Resignations of several principals were accepted, and Beattie teacher to fill the vacancy at Emmitsburg High School. Married teachers issue was deferred due to no vacancies. President Lelie N. Coblentz led the meeting with most members present.
President Hoover named Fred C. Croxton of Columbus Ohio as assistant director of the reorganized Unemployment Relief Committee led by Walter S. Gifford head of American Telephone and Telegraph. Gifford was picked to command the national effort to mobilize and direct unemployment relief with administration-wide support and coordinate relief efforts for the nation.
Weather notes show precipitation falling over the last 24 hours with no significant rainfall. The report records a trace amount and indicates no measurable precipitation for the stated period.
Brebh Ant Mie Sections A wedding of interest to Thurmont occurred Thursday at Permoce at the Coun of the Aseaman New York where Wola M Breb Preserce and Moss Rachel Simi Meyer of Thosmvem were married. The bride and groom were supported by relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Wiliam W Breb. The groom, a graduate of Pred cru High ScIax and Prackicane Marshal College, had been a teacher at Titur man High School and will join Frederick High School for the coming year. The bride, a 1926 Taur mont High School graduate, had studied at Bryant and Suration Business College and served as secretary in Thurmont Bick. They plan a short honeymoon in New York before settling in the city.
In Baltimore and Maryland a growing infantile paralysis outbreak prompts health officials to monitor rising case numbers. Dr. Revert H. rights discuss reporting, hospital capacity, and containment steps as early as August, with several counties reporting outbreaks and increased patient admissions.
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A Lindbergh are stranded near Nemuro Japan after motor trouble and fog force an unscheduled stop. They ferried from Petropavlovsk toward Nemuro and are awaiting repairs aboard the Japanese steamer Shimushito. Weather and sea currents hinder an early takeoff toward Moroton Bay with hopes to resume flight at 3 am local time.
Weather and crop conditions in Maryland for the week ending August 18 report moderate start with near normal temperatures rising to 90 plus at times, heavy rains on the 12th and 15th, favorable for corn and cane crops while pastures and fall plowing progress under good conditions. Sugar corn and tomatoes harvest underway in Eastern Shore. Western Maryland benefited from late rains. tobacco is thriving. some crop damage noted west of the Chesapeake Bay. Community notices list local social events and gatherings in Libertytown as part of the week’s page.
The first test case under the new state barber licensing law was heard by Justice Bowers in Peoples Court. George Roy Moore, North Market street barber, pleaded guilty to failing to secure the required certificate and received a suspended bite of $10. he paid costs totaling one dollar. Moore claimed he had not received notice and suggested another man with the same initials might have been contacted. The case was brought on a warrant by Charles E. Mathias of the state board of examiners.
Los Angeles reports Herman Duker, wounded in a police shooting while in a stolen car, will be exchanged for Homer Sams, held in Baltimore for a murder linked to Henry Johnson in March 1925. Duker’s condition must permit before transfer to Baltimore.
A metropolitan plan to reduce unemployment was enlarged today with an official announcement from Major Jackson and city employees. The release notes earlier weeks of progress and mentions foreign aid and expected job creation, with further details due next month.
Fragmented OCR text reports a market day with brisk activity and a notable sales figure, mentioning shares and a financial market context. Names and precise details are unclear due to damage, but the piece centers on trading momentum and counts of shares traded.
A damaged report details Louis Mealey being held up and robbed early in the morning after a bus trip near Philadelphia. The assailants forced him off route and stole cash before fleeing, with Mealey injured and seeking medical care.
Local authorities disclose complete plans for a nighttime incident response to be executed in the city this Saturday. Officials outline security, traffic controls, and emergency coordination measures to prepare residents for potential disruption.
A large barn and its crops including 400 bushels oats 100 barley 390 wheat and 65 loads hay burned at the Eckenrode property near Ta tontown in Carrot county. Ten horses perished and the threshing equipment was saved but damaged by the blaze sparked during early morning hours. Origin of the fire unknown.
Baltimore August 30 AP The Governor Ritchie and Adjt Gen Reckord issue a federal drill cap limiting National Guard pay drills in fiscal 1932 to 24 in July through December and 12 in January to March, with a maximum of 48 drills paid from federal funds for all units.
A morning burglary in Frederick saw a thief remove a garage door from its hinges at 214 West Patrick Street and enter the boat house of C Earl Hahn. A 5 pound motor was found but heavy to remove and left behind. Officer Burnley reported no clues after the 4 45 am incident.
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania criticized Governor Pinchot for appealing to President Hoover to call Congress into a special session on unemployment. Reed said governors and local authorities must not evade their responsibilities and should act to address the crisis themselves.
A fragmented report notes reform efforts around Graf Zeppelin in Saemanet era policy. Mentions plans affecting aviation and defense, with references to ADE 20 and interactions with Eos for Ares initiatives. Readers gauge shifting military and industrial priorities.
AP dispatch from Prench Lick Indiana notes an event near Washington with sparse details. The fragment mentions a car and a Tao reference without clear context or outcome.
Evangelistic events directed by Rev Earl B E Redding begin Sunday August 73 at Marney in a tent beside the United Brethren Church. Services are at 10 a m 2 p m and evening 7 43 p m with Singing evangelists and the pastor preaching. Attendance urged by Herald Society of Harrix Jigen.
A fragmented AP dispatch from New York and Port Worth reports prankster activity near Bates, Texas with references to authorities and a headline about a New York attorney general. The readable text hints at a staged incident and local reaction.
Fragmentary report lists missing bathers at Atlantic City with scattered phrases and names. It mentions Eugene Benarir and Paterson, references a sonar search, and notes unclear details from the OMCNA WHS context.
Three of the citys five playgrounds will close Friday at 6 15 p m for a carnival in Baker Park. Baker Park and Harmon Field stay open until August 28 for events including dodgeball lawn tennis and circle games. Winners in junior and senior paddle tennis may contend for the championship, with expanded activities noted for Mamet Park and neighborhood grounds.
City engineers oversee a sandbag cofferdam across the Monocacy River as work continues on the Linganore filtration plant and pumping station. Contractors Boyd and Goforth of Charlotte coordinate parallel sandbag lines while water is pumped to advance progress. A city water survey underway under Maxwell directs inspection of residences and businesses to document new connections and ensure supply stability for years ahead.
Frostburg hosts the Maryland State Convention of the American Legion with about 500 Legionnaires and auxiliary members arriving. The event, the town’s largest ever, is marked by festivity and decorative setup as delegates from the Frank Scott Key Post travel from Frederick to attend the two day gathering.
Baltimore Aug 20 A move to quash indictments against three individuals and corporations tied to a nationwide alcohol division ring began in court today Attorneys for one group argued unauthorized persons were regularly admitted to the grand jury room during the investigation The indictments were issued at one time and a favorable ruling could lead to the quashing of all charges
In Hankei Waichang and Hanyang cities along the Yangtze, about 360000 people are homeless as floods rise to 53 feet, many with dyke collapses. An exodus of residents from Wen and nearby areas continues amid this crisis.
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