Snow Fences Rise as Frederick County Sees Light Wintry Mix
Frederick County reports light snowfall with two to three inches in Catoctin and South mountains, while Braddock Heights and Fishing Creek logged about three inches. Snow fences are being erected, roads salted with cinders, and Christmas sled ideas gain momentum as holiday shopping begins.
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Frederick County
Catoctin
South Mountains
Pennsylvania
Potomac River
Catoctin Range
Frederick
Braddock Heights
High Knob
Fishing Creek
Frederck
Brunswick
Buckeystown
New Windsor
Thomas M. Linthicum
State Roads Commission
Man Recovering From Spinal Column Fracture
Lee Mack formerly of Middletown lies in Altoona hospital with his spine fractured in two places after a four foot ladder fall. Relatives say he is steadily improving and expected to be discharged soon. He is employed by a local Altoona contractor and was visited by his brother and family.
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Altoona
Lee Mack
Middletown
Frederick
Mock
Mr. Mock
J. Merman Mack
Weather record shows above normal December precipitation
The report notes 24 hour precipitation at Ta. m. today of 0.29 inch and December total 29 inches. December normal is 11 inches, with 1936 December at 8.02 inches. Excess through December 1997 is 115.60 inches. High yesterday 42, low last night 34. Moon and sun times listed with dawn and sunset adjustments.
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Kidnapping Case In White Plains Involves Arthur Fried
Reports say Arthur Fried a 32 year old member of a wealthy family was kidnapped and held for a $100000 ransom. Federal agents were summoned as telephone calls to his mother Mrs Emma Fried’s home were intercepted and traced to police headquarters.
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White Plains
Nog
Dec
Arthur Fried
Fried
Mac
Oman
Emma Fried
Caltlers
Two fined on speed charge in Peoples Court
In a morning session Judge Emmett R. Bowlus found Aaron W. Hershberger and Paul G. Welsh guilty after Hershberger was charged with exceeding 45 mph on the National highway near Jug Bridge and Welsh for permitting. Welsh paid $10. Lewis paid $10 on each charge for speeding near Fengaville. Duvall paid $10 for exceeding 45 mph near Ridgeville. A crowd of traffic cases remained scheduled later in the week.
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Emmett
R. Bowlus
Peoples Court
Howlus
Paul G Welsh
Aaron WW. Hershberger
Brookville
Jug Bridge
J. J. Thompson
Hershberger
Welsh
Omeer Thompson
Fengaville
Lee H. Lewis
Walkersville
Lewis
David L. Duvall
Gaithersburg
Ridgeville
Omcer Thompson
Leviathan Sold for 800000 to Scrap for British Armaments
New York AP reports the steamship Leviathan was sold for more than 800000 to supply scrap iron for British armaments after United States Lines refused sale to Japanese interests. Nasir Harris, VP, announced the deal to Metal Industries in London, noting Japanese bids were outbid by British and Italian firms.
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New York
Dec
Leviathan
United States Lines
Nasir Harris
Metal Industries
Lita
London
Japan
Real Santa Claus Hands Out Five Thousand Dollars
In Lisbon Ohio an 84 year old railroad worker James A Castela known as Real Santa Claus sent 21 relatives five thousand dollars each totaling one hundred five thousand dollars. The recipients are distant cousins many unknown to Castela who planned to distribute the funds widely across the country.
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Lisbon
Ohio
Santa Claus
James A. Castela
Marker Properties Sold Near Myersville in Sheriff Sale
Two brick houses with seven and four rooms in Ere nest A Marker near Myersville were sold at a sheriff sale in the courthouse. Carlton P. Marker and wife paid 1790 to acquire the properties as auctioneer Reuben S. Lease facilitated the sale.
Supreme Court Upholds US In Aluminum Suit
The Supreme Court affirms a ruling allowing the Department of Justice to proceed in the Aluminum Company of America case. The decision, delivered by Justice Reynolds, upholds a Philadelphia circuit court ruling. Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Stone did not participate.
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Washington, Dee
CSP
Bovernment Wen Ge
New York
Federal District Court
Alitoum Company of America
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Mel Reynolds
Hughes
Stone
Aluminum Company
Federal District Court At
Pittsburgh
Washington
Dev
Supreme Court
Georgia
Butler
Nolen R. Breedlove
Atlanta
Georgia Supreme Court
Breedlove
4-H Clubs Exhibit Wins Prize Money For Music Project
Prize money totaling 1250 dollars from the Farm Bureau was awarded to Lewis town and Middletown 4-H clubs for exhibits judged best in the 4-H girls achievement display at Winchester Hall. Eighteen county clubs attended with Miss Janet Coblentz of Middletown winning the best dressed girl contest. Lewistown's team, Kathleen Buhrman and Irma Stull, won the demonstration category. Funds will finance tuition for club week at the University of Marys and next summer’s activities. The event featured a revue and entertainment by Monrovia 4-H members, with several high scoring youths honored for past year work.
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Lewistown
Middletown
Winchester Hall
Janet Coblentz
Kathleen Buhrman
Irma Stull
University of Marysand
Farm Bureau
Martha Manahan
Howard
Judith Aull
Florente FE. Willams
Mise Ault
Misa Kathleen Buhrman
Sive
Dreesee
Mere Hester Walker Fisher
Monrovia
Thre Pian
Macadresse Shawbaker
Mate Tovia
Voral
Jonen
Mildred Hetean
Betty Betson
Ruth Nicodemus
Lindberghs Secluded Visit Sparks Theories In America
The Lindberghs arrived in New York from England aboard a ship commanded by Mr and Mrs Cheynig and were whisked from Manhattan docks to the Morrow estate. Officials gave no details about their trip lasting beyond Christmas, while speculation runs from exile ending to ties with aviation or medical science.
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Vaith
Gina
Morrow
Pyrdon Power
S. Paleades Hottle
Cof
Amenean Aviation
Apne Osha Bee
Agany
New York
United States
Harding
Southampton
Mie Cheynig
Thermate Land
Eoghan
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Labor Party In Jersey Sparks 1940 Election Speculation
Washington reports speculation over a national labor ticket after the New Jersey Labor party formed in Newark with delegates claiming 150,000 workers. American Federation of Labor participation preceded plans for a Michigan Labor party as Detroit unionists form the Non-partisan League of Greater Detroit.
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Washington
New Jersey
Michigan
American Federation of Labor Representatives
American Labor Party of New Jersey
Newark
Michigan Labor Party
Detroit
Labor
League of Greater
Woman Rescued After Five Hour Sea Search
New York reports describe a five hour search for a woman who went overboard in tropical waters. Miss Eleanar Ot of San Francisco was found and treated for shock and is expected to recover as docks reopen tomorrow.
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New York
Laickenbach Lines
Eleanar Ot
San Francisco
Market Leaders Struggle as Stocks Show Mixed Gains
New York markets opened with modest support for some issues while many leaders failed to gain. Prices were moderately mixed near the end, with Sterling rising to about 4997.2 and several sections noting limited strength amid a general cautious tone.
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New York
Remains tangled in long running will case trial
The Mus Simms will case in Circuit Court of Charle county opened after a seven hour delay. Frederick county jury failed to agree on verdict after seven hours of deliberation. The suit involves William Francis Simms and siblings contesting executor John N Simms who inherited a farm valued around 5000 dollars while other legatees received 100 dollars each. Witnesses allege Mrs Simms mental capacity questioned after husband’s death. Judge Arthur D Willard presiding with a large jury and multiple attorneys on both sides.
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Boosimms
Charke County
Frederick County
William Francis Simms
Sun
Festetor
Eseven
Jolin N. Simms
Ethel A. Ralhas
Washington
Thomas Lb.rogdon
Maunee DO Vlaydon
Charles Wo Rabey
Simonys
Donald Bowie
Joseph PD
Bulman Cabayi
Bree Sterry
Hobert EB. Clapp
John FP. Mudd
William M. Storm
Arthur D. Willard
Spencer E. Stup
Nobert W.iller
William R. Titus
David T. Uitdesbrand
Charles W. Lough
John M. Grossnickle
Charles A. Sharb
Raymond C. Putman
Lewis J.yopper
Charles W. Babington
Albert 8
Asfacd
Raymond Carpenter
Parents Offer Baby's Body for Autopsy in Epidemic Diarrhea Case
The parents of 12 day old Daniel En Hessen offered their child's body at St Elizabeth's Hospital to aid medical science in finding the cause of an intestinal disease. The infant died last night as doctors worked to save seven other babies and nineteen have been struck since November 23.
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Chicago
Dee Wap
Daniel En- Hessen
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
John G. Ennesser
Anertine
Ennesser
Vermont Blue Law Slander Echoes Across State
In Windham County Vermont on December 6 an unclear report describes enforcement actions tied to a Sabbath observance. The piece alleges authorities cited a Sunday law and mentions tensions around religious practice and state authority with references to historical precedents and social resistance.
Roosevelt power policy factions ease tensions with utilities
Contention over government and private power is tempered as Roosevelt convenes utility leaders. Norris and Hankin advocate a regional planning body while executives warn of expanded capital spending, and the White House seeks to avoid broad changes by endorsing a milder bill. Public power grants face Supreme Court scrutiny.
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Ma Rooney Putcher Wonton
Dee. G
Moore West
Pullig
Wendell le Wille
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Floyd Ll. Carlisle
Consolidated Edican Company
White House
Compani
Tr Dy
United
Roosevelt
Ron Veeryonr
Pett Betler
Anyany
Janat Roqevelt
Wallke
Carlisle
PWA Ds
Supreme Court
George We Norris
Nebraska
John Hankin
Mississippi
Palley
Axuime
Norris
Hankin
YVA
Ehch
TVA
Locust Grove Resident Ends Life By Hanging
The body of Charles Henry Turner of Locust Grove was found hanging at his property Saturday morning. Deputy Sheriff Guy Beckley and Magistrate Robert Clinton, acting coroner, investigated and ruled death by self-inflicted action due to despondency over health. He is survived by his wife Loretta M Turner and two children Thelma and Ruby May, his parents, and several siblings. Funeral services planned for two o'clock this afternoon at Boonsboro with Rev. M A Ashby presiding. interment in Locust Grove cemetery.
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Charles Henry Turner
New Locust Grove
Guy Beckley
Robert Clinton
Loretta M
British Belgian Royal Romance Reported
Rumors of a royal romance between Belgium's King Leopold and England's Queen Mother Elizabeth and Prince Charles circulated after private visits to England. Officials denied any attachment while observers noted subtle signals at Beck Abbey and Portman Duke.
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Bondon
England
Belgium
Leopold Jed
Elizabeth
Prince Charles
Haa
Porfamba Welbeck Abbey
Steveweold Ogriddaughwer
Tacdy
vAnne Cavendish Benvnck
Roosevelt Expected in Capital by Four Thirty P M
President Roosevelt, returning from a curtailed southern trip for a dental issue, travels through the Carolinas and Virginia and is projected to reach Washington at about 4:30 p.m. Naval physician Capt. Rosa T. McIntire reports the president’s condition has improved with rest and sunshine. He says no further messages for the special Congress session are planned.
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Roosevelt
Rooosevelt
Carolinas
Virginia
White House
Rosa T. Mclntire
Washington
New Jurors Drawn for December Circuit Term
Substitute jurors for the December term of Circuit Court were drawn Saturday by Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard. Districts listed include Petersville Alten Hetler for John N. Bartlett Jefferson Joseph W. Diggs for Richard N. Gordon Tuscarora Raymond Aulergte see Pier Walkersville Gilmore Trowble for George C. Winebrewer of Sam.
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Circuit Court
Hammond + Urner
Arthur D. Willard
Tale class elects officers at Evan Belical Reformed Church
Officers were elected at the Tale class meeting of the Men Bible class at the Evan Belical Reformed Church. T. Schroider was named president, Albert Culler vice president, Joseph Zammerman secretary, Horace Cuteall treasurer, with Irene Kirk Cramer as assistant secretary. The session was taught by R. Paul Smith of Hageerstown.
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TALE
Men Bible
Belical Reformed Church
Frearge T. Schroider
Steel
Albert EF. Culler
S&s
Joseph Zammerman
Horace FE. Cuteall
Irene
Wire Kirk
Cramer
Franklin No Shige
Dessa
R. Paul Smith
Af Hage
Erstown
Vanguard of Japanese Troops Near Nanking
Dispatches report Japanese forces advancing toward Nanking with indications of a push on the Yangtze river area. Tokyo statements claim progress toward the Wuhu river port and the Namur walls near Nanking, with smoke visible from fires in the capital. Chinese sources cite a Nagata bombardment debate and British concerns over a hotel raid in Shanghai. Police in Shanghai later arrested four Chinese at a hotel in the Shenghai Settlement, then released them after questioning.
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Shonathad
Dew
Cappoa Vane Ryu
Nanlote
Hue
Arany
Ate
Japan
Wahu
Yangtre River
Chine Kink
Jaan Canal
Nanking
Tokyo
Avaht Sant
Namur
Nagata
Yangtze
Steko
Shenghai International Settlement
Hongchew
Shanghai
Nanking Road
Aid by Welfare Board sees jump in November applications
Frederick County Welfare Board reports a rise in aid applications for November due to winter, farm work slowdowns, and I and O Railroad layoffs. Seven hundred fifty seven families with 569 old age cases received 8191.07 dollars. aid to dependent children totaled 5940.0 dollars supporting 593 children. Nine blind recipients got 149.60 dollars. general public assistance served 115 cases at 1658.07 dollars.
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Frederick County Welfare Board
J. Sheldon Turner
I. and O
Wrunswick
Turner
Sac
Eeowere
Wo PL
Booth Faces Kidnapping Trial In Huntington
Arnett A. Booth a 46 year old paroled convict is summoned to court in Huntington Ohio to face a kidnapping charge. Federal agents allege Booth and two companions abducted Dedames I Seder a Huntington resident and missionary to Japan. John Travie and Orville Adkins both 24 are slated for separate trials.
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Huntington
Arnett A. Booth
Ohio River
Booth
Dedames I
Seder
Japan
Prohibition
John Travie
Orville Adkins
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