31 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
1
Readers witnessed a rare event as record heat and a solar eclipse aligned on the same day. Temperatures surged past 100 degrees with afternoon highs around 102 while observers watched the moon pass between Earth and the sun using smoked glasses and reports describe a dramatic, heat drenched scene as the eclipse drew crowds and scientific interest.
By noon the Salisbury area reported temperatures near 99 degrees with high humidity as observers note extreme heat in Cumberland County. The Associated Press dispatch fills a weather brief noting scorching conditions across regions and routine temperature checks.
An Odd Fellows lodge in Frederick plans a rally as organizers discuss arrangements. Grand Master Thomas McGuire presided, with focus on membership support and lodge maintenance. Organizers aim to attract funds and sponsor activities across the region.
A fragment notes Hugh English returning home on a Saturday after years abroad in the Philippines. Details are incomplete, but the item indicates a homecoming by train of a noted local resident. The brief mentions a March timeframe and a statement that the person had been away in the Philippines.
The Frederick County Children’s Aid Society continues aiding children awaiting homes amid a tough housing market. Homes are harder to secure as farms depress numbers, while the society expands foster and school work programs. Annual expenses near 11,500 with 6,500 expected from public contributions and a growing need for support as board plans the October drive led by executive secretary Mrs. Michael E. Pitte after a Atlantic respite.
French and American negotiators met to discuss an interim import quota on American fruit while awaiting a broader trade treaty. The talks focus on limiting 39 percent of US fruit imports to protect domestic industries and reduce adverse effects on American trade.
A Western state style farm strike proposal is urged by James W. Waitley, leader of the New York State Farmers Co operative Union. Pleasant Grove Aid Meets notes a Women’s meeting at the home of Mrs O B Ba. Attendees include Mr and Mrs O B Saker and other locals, with singing of Blest Be The Tie.
A fragmented weather log notes times ending at 2.01 and 6.44 with references to Potomac and Monocacy streams. Entries mention clear conditions with temperatures around 5:39 and 7:09 p m, referencing a prior year context and late date details.
A convicted immigrant boy who rose to head a chain of 12 Chicago banks faces one to five years in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to defraud creditors. The crowded courtroom included depositors who lost their savings when the Bain banks collapsed.
Milton E Mors of Bethesda faced People Court after speeding arrest near Braddock. Police say a bottle of alleged liquor broken on the highway and emptied as he stopped to avoid incriminating evidence led to a glass-breaking charge and speeding fine. He was jailed for 35 days or fined 35 dollars for the additional penalties.
Cherokee Iowa August 31 police report 12 farmers wounded during picket duty from shotgun fire at an outpost used to block farm produce movement Sheriff Tilton County Attorney Rodman probe violence tied to protests over market prices. Injuries believed minor and tied to earlier car incident where a woman was injured.
A special invitation invites all interested to attend the citizens meeting in the A. Aud Storium at 7:30. The aim is to discuss lowering mood and initial focal conditions and to address the lack of financial campaigns in years past through frank discussion to achieve clarity.
Unclear report states Mollison abandons flight plans due to illness. Mention of Freeman Amy Jonnsen and Wor, with references to wife and Lord Maison. Bookended by garbled phrases. the core claim is illness prompting cancellation of travel.
George Allen Bullock is in serious condition after an auto wreck minutes after abducting his son from Buckeyes in George Allen By Tamya, Pla. The father escaped with the boy as police pursued. The youth was taken to Frederick City Hospital with a fractured skull, facial injuries, and a bruised shoulder.
A fragmentary note describes a plan or event involving DeMolaz and a straw ride. Readable terms point to an informal, possibly local activity or gathering with unclear details and multiple garbled words. No clear date, place, or organization is established in the legible text.
AP reports clouds thinning during the expected total solar eclipse after noon, but observers face uncertain visibility. The scene around Conmar and N Hoang notes dwindling chances to glimpse the corona as light returns and anticipation continues.
Health official urges parents to vaccinate children before September 6 to prevent diphtheria and other diseases. He warns delays cause school readmission problems and infection risks, noting two months are needed for protection and encouraging doctors to verify the child is strong and healthy before school start.
A fatal shooting occurred when a person defending property fired at an intruder early in the day. Initial reports describe a confrontation with a masked figure who challenged the defender, resulting in the intruder's death. The event led to police investigation and a medical examiner's review.
Presented Checkerboard cites ongoing vigil for a missing flyer plane. Unclear names and locations due to damaged text. Mentions Steiner, Gosneil, Metts, and Gosnell in unclear roles. Winds and Howard county officers appear but context is fragmentary.
Frederick county church workers attend first regional conference for Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sept 9 at St John s Reformed Church Chambersburg program includes devotional, multiple addresses on church school leadership and vacation Bible school. lunch served by church ladies. Chairman Rev Frank A Rosenberger. Similar events planned in North Carolina and Virginia.
The Sowthern Farms firm plans a Friday night opening of its new Main Street plant from 7 to 10 with music prizes and refreshments. The modern storage facilities replace the older facility near John H. Stan’s home, serving a range of products including pork, sausage, cured hams, scrapple, pudding, and beef. From Walkersville, with W. Neilson, Stauffer, and John H. Stauffer as members, the event marks expansion and local employment.
California returns from 10,531 precincts show Republican Tallant Tubbs leading for the Senate nomination with 161,678 votes while Samuel Shortridge trails. On the Democratic side William Gibbs McAdoo leads with 160,767 over Justus Wardell. In South Carolina E D Smith and Cole Stiles lead the Democratic field, with Ashton Williams and Leon Harris also scoring. In Texas Ma Ferguson widens her lead over Governor Sterling.
The corroded one inch water line feeding 22 homes near Maryland School on South Market Street was replaced by a six inch main. City officials surprised by a small pencil-thin water passage found inside the old pipe. The upgrade connects the older line to the six inch main, after residents on upper South Market Street complained of low water pressure.
New York Aug 31 AP reports parties of Sidney S Levine to appeal in response to a court ruling upholding the government program connected to Roosevelt. The appeal aims to challenge the force or interpretation of the decision, seeking reconsideration or reversal.
Hazusbure, Pa. Aug. 31 AP W D B Arner, who recently resigned as chairman of the Public Service Commission after Governor Punished with receding regulators from public uses, was reported today to be critically ill.
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