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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

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Interest grows in appointment of school head

Frederick county debates the choice for school superintendent with Biehl as the leading candidate. State approval from Dr. Cook remains uncertain, while the school system aims to lift standards and bolster consolidation work alongside continued focus on scholastic strength. Biehl’s career spans Mountsindale to Frederick, including leadership at Boys High School and Johns Hopkins summer study.

Asd Regex Tes Board of Education Bieh Frederick Councians County Board of Education Biehl Cook Frederick County Bienl Frederick Count Mountsindale Coppermine Charles Country Isanogie McDonough Institute Doubs North Market Street Frederick Ciurch Street Sch Adeviti Ferre Zio

Heads Moose New Loyal Order of PogsEaR Fre

Local notes report a curious gathering at Cay, X. J., where residents discuss a fraternal lodge event titled the Loyal Order of PogsEaR Fre. Organizers aim to build community spirit amid ongoing town projects.

Mato 3Nsis Cay X. J

Lightning kills two fishermen at Chesapeake Beach

At Chesapeake Beach Maryland on August 28 two fishermen died when lightning struck their fishing pier. The victims were Charles Ainsworth 38 of Wilmington Del and New Meyer 45 of Washington D C, longtime friends on their annual outing. Eighteen others were shocked by the bolt but needed no medical care. Onlookers sheltered by a soft drinks stand watched as the wet lines sparked and men were struck. Some women beneath the shelter became hysterical.

Chesapeake Beach Charles Ainsworth Wilmington I Newmeyer Washington Waite Tir

Scent murder case rattles Clarksburg area

Police in Clarksburg West Virginia report finding wood stains blood and clothing in a garage at Quiet Dell near Buckhannon linked to the disappearance of Mrs Asta Buick Eicher and her three children from Park Ridge. Cornellias O Pierson is jailed awaiting further charges as warrants loom beyond the missing family.

Clarksburg W. Va Cornellias O. Pierson Asta Buick Eicher Park Ridge Quiet Dell Buckhaven Pike Jee Pleron

Lions Outing Highlights Speedball and Horseshoes

Lions held an evening outing at the Fair Grounds featuring speedball and horseshoes led by Reid. A business meeting in the grandstand hall announced plans for a future ball game. Michael J. Croghan attended a community function with a chicken meal following the games. C Thomas Summers presided as plans were outlined for open events and membership turnout.

Reid Lions Fair Grounds Crief Michael J. Croghan C. Thomas Summers

Orphanage funds and 1931 dedication report in Pennsylvanian church

The Reformed church Orphanage reports donations from Evangelical Reformed Frederick Grace and other charges. Since 1907 the institution, built with Hoffman bequest, has cared for dozens of children and joined the public school system. Local attendees from this city include Mrs. Anders and many others, while Miss Durroughs testi mony becomes a Senate probe focus.

Pdace Seading Folewet New Ain New Place Gerber Gorbrech Chambersburg Aanesburg Classis Reformed Church Zen Classis Gettysburg Maryland Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick Grace Church Middletown Brunswick Utica Jefferson Mt. Pleasant Thurman Union Bridge George W Agnes Hoffman Turing Pennsylvaniz Anna Bell Everhary Newport Allen R. Lampe May Markell Margaret Peck Laura Phleeger Roy Rameburg Lucy Ramsburg Viola Remsberg Ida Routvain Emory Shipler William Simmons Sue Stevens Harlie Snook Samuel Tromas Katherine Tyson Laura Winebrewer Willit Worman George Zeigler Yingling Harvey Zimmerman Mary Zimmeran

Copper sulphate to fight sea nettles in Maryland bays

On August 28 AP reports a Stay Conservation Assistant commission will test copper sulphate to combat sea nettles. The first dose is planned at a Maryland bayside beach near Swepson Barie, with prior success against starfish in New England and Long Island waters. Officials say oysters are not endangered by the treatment and would avoid beds near Maryland.

Isknore Stay Conservation Asst Cope Maryland Bayside Swepson Barie Barie New England Long Ieland Erle Earie Long Island

Held for grand jury in clothing theft case

Ernest Dixon a 25 year old colored man was held for the grand jury by Justice Alton W Bennett in Peoples Court on a larceny charge involving seven dresses two coats and a sweater. Dixon admitted taking items from Elizabeth Ross home but said he was intoxicated and felt at home there. All clothing was recovered at his home. State's Attorney Sinn deemed evidence sufficient. Barry Clary was acquitted of malicious destruction of property after the State moved to dismiss. Reso S Harp defended MacKnight Washington DC and Jack Garber Martins WV faced $12 fines for failing to possess licenses brought by State Officer Louis Bloom.

Ernest Dixon Grand Alton W Bennett Peoples Court Elizabeth Ross Fast Sixth Street Dixon Sinn Barry Clary Unionville Harry Reaver Clary Reaver Reso S. Harp MacKnight Washington, D. C Jack Garbel Martins W. Va Mo Leense Louis Bloom

Bombings Hit Three Chicago Theaters Early Today

Chaos erupted as three Chicago theatres were bombed in the early hours. Authorities began investigations and evacuated patrons and staff while security forces cordoned off the crime scenes across the downtown area. No injuries were immediately reported.

Chicago

Fire Prevention Week Set for October 4

Washington August 28 AP President Hoover proclaims Fire Prevention Week urging citizen assistance to reduce fires and losses. The piece notes high fire costs, fatalities, and insured losses, with scattered local details about a wheat barrack blaze near Damascus.

Washington Presi Hoover United Greg

Sanday School Undetening Piceltte Panes of Separate Class Rooms

A damaged OCR fragment references Sanday School and renovations to interior classrooms. It mentions a wife of Tanderae and pane or pane-like fittings in separate rooms, but the exact actions and dates are unclear. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent details.

Sanday Tanderae

Remove Equipment From Idath Aero Squad Camp

Lieut George W Rogers and Serz E G Meckel of the Idath Aero Squad ron encamped at Frederick airport from August to August 23 returned Thursday evening to the field to remove no equipment. Some officers tents remained and other gear was to be packed and moved to Biltmore. Airport buildings will be used for return flights from Langley Field as equipment is removed.

George W. Rogers Serz E. G. Meckel Idath Aero Squadron Loman Langley Field

Two Killed And Money Ground Under Train

A collision on the southwest side between a money truck and an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train left two dead and a third gravely injured. Raymond Hagel died at a hospital, James Perkins died later, and William J. O’Brien was not expected to survive. The track was demolished and currency scattered across the scene as guards and bystanders rushed to collect it.

Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Raymond Hagel James Perkins Bricks Express Company Wiliam J. O'Brien Axromd

Knife Fight Sets Stage at Shriver Canning Plant

Two workers J O Willard 31 and Ernest McKenzie 32 fought at the B F Shriver Canning Company plant in Westminster. The clash left Willard with a chest wound and McKenzie injured, with both men hospitalized and police taking charge as dawn broke. The incident occurred during their shift at the canning facility and authorities investigate the sequence of events.

Srkesville J. O. Wilard Ernest McKenzie B. F. Shriver Canning Company McKenze Westminste

Farmer Weighs Corn Prices At 10 To 70 Cents A Dozen

A fragmented local note weighs farmer choices between abundant corn priced at 10 cents per dozen and scarce supply at 70 cents. Partial phrases reference KSAT and Integrations, with scattered mentions of dealers and fair sales as context.

State Traffic Fines For Three House Removals Declared

Rockville August 28 The Montgomery county Commissioners directed council to prepare proper resolutions for removing three properties owned by Alfred Ray in the Saratoga avenue right of way extension. Bids for moving the houses were opened with P Dudley of Washington offering 1240. Captain Cimel urged advertising bids due to over 500. Also noted were courthouse furniture bids accepted from Dulaney Vernay Co and General Pireproofing Co and a low bid from Potomac Lime Stone Co for crushed stone. County fines across Maryland declined overall with Rockville showing strength. several drivers cited for reckless driving, alcohol, and stop violations. licenses revoked for multiple cases.

Rockvile Montgomery Joseph C. Cissel Saratoga Avenue Alfred Ray Harry B. Shaw Q. VY. Serk Pakerta Park P. Dudley Washington Inser Slaw Dudley Capt. Cimel Comimsssoners Dulaney-Vernay Company Baltimore General Pireproofing Company New York Shaw Potomac Lime de Stone Company Frederick M. J. Grove Lime Company Lime Kiln Potomac Company

Embankment Breaks Trigger New Flood In Kiangsu Province

Shanghai reports eight miles of embankment along the Grand Canal at Kaoyu in northern Kiangsu have collapsed, flooding hundreds of square miles and worsening flood damage amid the storm. Towns along the lower canal including Yangchow Nantung Tsingkianpu and Wuhu affected as death toll rises. A separate robbery in Montague area saw Howard Lace lose over 300 in cash and valuables after intruders looted a chair close to his bed and a pocketbook of Mrs. Late.

Shanghai Kao Mis Grand Canal Kaoyu Kiangsu Yangchow Nantung Tsingkianpu Wuhu Howard Lace Thurmont Mr Late Tash

Two Hurt In Tyrone Roadster Crash

An automobile crash near Tyrone late Monday night left George Crouse of Taneytown and Leroy Miller of Pleasant Valley with severe injuries after the roadster driven by Crouse skidded on a curve, rolled three times, and came to rest on its top. Both occupants were thrown about 15 feet, treated by a physician, and later able to move about.

Ruto Tyrone George Crouse Taneytown Leroy Miller Pleasant Valley Crouse

Injured J Horine Improves at Home After Orchard Fall

J Horine, badly hurt by a 15 foot fall from an apple tree in his orchard, is reported improving at the home of Mrs C A Ruppersberger after initial hospitalization. He suffered multiple fractures including a broken limb. five siblings also sustained injuries in the incident.

J. Horine C. A. Ruppersberger Tly Horne Mr. Horine

Unclear fragment prompts garbled health transfer note

A morning report fragment details an incident involving G C Weddie and Ross Eigendrode with an ex–hus timing and a vehicle transfer mentioning X ray but unreadable context prevents a clear event description.

G. c Ross Eigendrode Carina Io Vansfermes

Aged Nests Se Of our farce Paeeing Saw

A disjointed OCR fragment hints at a humorous or satirical piece. Readable names or places are not discernible. The text appears garbled with incomplete phrases and lacks coherent facts to summarize a clear event or subject.

Formal Welcome to Japan Given to Lindberges

The Imperial Hotel hosted a formal welcome to the Lindberges in Tokyo Japan. Officials and guests attended a reception marking the arrival and honoring the notable visitors.

Japan Lindberges

American Ace Stresses Confidence in Aviation

Charles A. Lindbergh declared strong faith in aviation and radio during a Tokyo broadcast. He spoke after arriving from New York with his wife and addressed by Japanese cabinet members. The address was relayed to the United States through two networks despite occasional interruptions.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Tokyo New York City United States Liesbergh

Baptist Young Peoples Federation Meets Tonight

The Blue Ridge Baptist Young People’s Union will meet at eight in First Baptist church city with Rev W C Royal pastor. Delegates from First Baptist Haglerstown Brunswick and Weverton churches attend under Rev J P Deniel and Rev Paul B Wallington. Roman Statler presides. James Trout reports on last quarter. program led by Pretiericx church Youth Society with group conferences on Junior through Adult societies.

Blue Ridge Federation of Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church W. C. Royal Irom Haglerstown Paulb. Wallington Brunswick and Weverton J. P. Deniel Roman Statler Hagerstown James Trout Reese Pretiericx Church

Henderson Named to Lead McDonald Fight

Arthur Ben Berson, a former Foreign Secretary, was elected leader of the British Labour Party to succeed Ramsay MacDonald. Henderson will head the Labour opposition in Parliament’s coming special session against MacDonald’s national government. In a separate brief, Marian Potlock of Montgomery County was injured when her car skidded on the Frederick pile near Gaithersburg, hitting a telephone pole and wrecking the vehicle.

London Arthur Ben Berson Beitiuh Labor Ramsay MacDoral Henderson Labor MacDonald Aste Marian Potlock Bovis Montgomery County Frederick Pile Gaithernburg

Weather data and river notes from 1930 period

Fragmentary weather and river data show August precipitation figures for 1930 and 1951, plus river notes on Breazes and Monocacy rivers. The readable items reference inches of precipitation, period comparisons, and irregular numerical entries without complete context.

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