Christmas School Closures and Vacations Planned
Schools close December 22 for Christmas recess with different districts scheduling a 4 PM closure and openings on January 2. Public schools in the county dismiss December 22, visitations and programs are arranged in auditoriums, and St. Johns, Visitation Academy, and Hood College outline holiday schedules and returns.
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Flnad
Wall
Ain
Dinnnery Ds
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Moindas
Visitation Academy
St. Duvin's
Hbgh
Hale Fanss
Dansig
Hood College
Hood
Legal Battle Over Estate Nearing End
A probate contest over the will of Mary A Simms, involving Charles Mountain and eight heirs, nears resolution as Associate Judge Arthur D Willard weighs prayers from both sides after a six month jury impasse. John Frere testified to Mrs Simms mental state before death. plaintiffs and defendants’ witnesses rebut. Proceedings continued with expectation of a ruling this afternoon and possible conclusion tonight.
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Mary A. Simms
Charles Mountain
Patage
Associat
Arthur D. Willard
William F. Simms
John N. Simms
John Frere
Simms
Towns Power Station Falls Into River in Flooding
Swollen waters of the Pate Pau river swept through a dam breach and toppled the city hydro electric plant, valued at $59,000, into the stream. No personnel were injured and the community faced emergency repairs as floodwaters spread through the area.
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Pauu Pauw
Mich
Pate Pau
Ema Mondae
John Hughes Curtis Seeks Parole In Kidnapping Case
Court considers twelve parole applications including John Hughes Curtis of New Jersey linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry. The court reviews Curtis and other applicants amid a lengthy investigation into the high profile case and related leads.
Frederick County Fire Losses Hit Years Low Across Year
The Frederick area saw overall fire damage stay remarkably low despite several large city and county blazes. Major incidents included the Miller home fire on East Third street and multiple county barn and workshop fires with losses ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Seventeen general alarms and dozens of calls reflect active fire response and a deadly year with one fatality and several injuries.
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Ate
Missionaries Press On Amid Hostilities in China Field
Reports from Frederick area say Rev. Edward R. Dyer and Mrs. Dyer continue missionary work in China despite war. Dyer reportedly back to Shanghai with limited communications, living conditions grim with fuel shortages and cold rooms at Wasih mission. The couple, long in China, aid churches and schools while awaiting stabilized lines of contact.
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Edward R. Dyer
Enroy
Woodpero
E Rey
Dyer
Episcopal Church
China
Louise Dynow
Stuart Cath
Staunton
Mra Dyer
John Derr
Frederick
Navy Planes Prepare Solo Flight From Core Sale Canal
Navy planners announce a non stop solo flight today from Core Sale Canal Home to test long range capabilities. Reported details describe high speed aircraft, special equipment and a thermally controlled system with emphasis on stealth and defense readiness.
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Canal Home
Taft
Popom
Canal
Trisia
Consolidated Aircraft Company
Con- Seduchion and Equpiiertt Auae Aya Secrets Obit Cat Ass
Erfts
County Auto Mishap Near Gettysburg Injures Three
A car from Frederick County and two Gettysburg students were injured six miles north of Gettysburg Pennsylvania Monday evening. Mary Sadler and Richard Ray were treated at Annie Warner Hospital for a fractured nose and minor injuries. Albert Strube, driver of the Frederick County car, suffered minor bri sps. no charges were filed.
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Gettysburg
Frederick County
Albert Strube
Urbana
Gar
Strube
Mary Sadler
Richard Ray
Annie Warner Hospital
Ray
Lawrence R. Fidler
Fidler
Miks Sadler
C. E. Wallemyer
Pennsylvania State Police
Colors to Be Retired at Ceremony in Baltimore
Mrs Claggett Ramsburg and Mrs George Radork will attend the state department American auxiliary conference at the War Memorial building in Baltimore The colors retired are those used by the late Frances Howard Birely the first state president She was elected in Ocean City in 1922 and served through 1927 Also first president of the Lincoln Legion auxiliary from 1922 until her death in 1927 Guests of honor include Mrs Benjamin Adams Miss Mac Durkat Mrs Mabel DeMent and Mrs Mairnahurg all past state presidents who served during Birely's administration.
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Claggett E. Ramsburg
George 5. Radork
State Department Amer
War Mermorial
Baltimora
Frances Howard Birely
Mrst
State Department
Ocean City
Birely
Incal Legion Auxiliary
Benjamin Adams
National Organization
Mac Durkat
Baltimore
Mabel DeMent
Perry Point
Maimahurg
Mrs Flavin Believed Drowned in Pacific Off Carmel
A canvas shoe identified as belonging to Mrs. Sarah Flavin, playwright wife missing since Monday noon, was found in the surf off Carmel boosting the belief she is dead. Searchers abandoned hope of finding her alive as authorities continued efforts near the site of the incident.
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Monterey
Calif
Sarah Flavin
Carmel
Martin Flavin
Anti-Trust Legislation Stalls Over Major Senate Item
Washington December meeting discusses key anti trust law reform as Senator O Mahoney and Attorney General Cummings weigh proposals. Officials say the plan could shape a broad antitrust program and faces significant congressional debate.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
Weyoo
Teekay
Cummings
Service Abandonment Faces Protests In Maryland Rail Line
Western Montgomery and lower Frederick counties protest Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to discontinue two daily trains between Brunswick and Washington. Public Service Commission hearings on petitions set for January 4 in Baltimore. Protests cite lack of patronage but provide commuting options for Rockville workers and others reliant on the line.
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Rockville
Washington
Baltimore Sand Ohio Railroad
Montgomery
Lower Fredericky
Public Service Commission
Baltimore
Brunswick
Tam
Metropolitan
Haitians slain in October border tensions denied
Prince Stenio Vincent in an exclusive interview at the Haitian palace estimated about 1,000 Haitians slain since October in border incidents blamed on Dominican actions. He said the border issue is not renewed and that the Haitien government had settled it previously with a treaty, asserting no current border dispute.
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Port
Prinee
Mhaith
Stenio Vincent
Pan
Haitien
Ale
Vincent
Bank Robbery Evidence Given To Federal Agents
CAPT Thomas F. Jenneon Worcester County State's Attorney turned over to federal agents the Newark Maryland Home Bank burglary case. Frank Brown of Delmar Del testified a two or three person car with New York plates passed near the bank around 4 am yesterday. He provided the license numbers to federal agents.
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Newark
Thomas F. Jenneon
Worcester County
United States
Frank Brown
Delmar
Del
Seaford
Salisbury
Snow Int
Herlin
New York
Federal Seageant
Maurtce Dhaies
Woorheck
Early Dealings Show Some Slight Advances
In New York a weekly revision notes slight advances across several sectors. The report highlights modest gains in value and ongoing developments through mid year with revisions to Prot Age charts and revived clan activity.
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New York
Dee
Afap
Hawaii Statehood Favors Plebiscite Vote Planned
Washington dispatch reports a 24 member Joint Committee on Hawaii may recommend that Hawaii become a state and that residents vote in a plebiscite on statehood. The panel could also urge national treatment of Hawaii in the meantime for quota laws.
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Washington
Ilawaii
Dhelhood
Elawall
Davies
Congress
Hawaii
Hawwaiii
Stolen Wheels and Tires Case in Peoples Court
Two men admitted theft of wheels and tires found at Smith and Carson homes. They received twelve months in the House of Correction suspended on good behavior, with $20 fines plus costs. Other cases involved improper chauffeur license and insurance certificate violations with fines totaling up to $100. One motorist paid a $10 fine for speeding.
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John
Tneal
Manor Woods
Paocine
Peoples Court
Emmett R. Bowlus
Clayton O. Smith
Lewis M. Carson
House of Correction
New Market
J Hy
Costa
Joy
WL OK. May
Smith
Carson
W. E. Falconer
A. J. Zimmerman
George W. McComns
Marty Wood
Mr. McComas
H.C. Burgess
Jasper Albaugh
A. Eingardner
Joly M. Thomas
Baumgardner
Thomas
Olver May
Frank K. Geisey
Lawrence Cooper
Baltimore
E. A
Hotmaster
Walter FE. Sinn
Andrew M. Johnson
Lagerstown
Guy Anders
Fire destroys part of tenant house near Feagaville
A chimney fire spread to a two story frame tenant house on the Claude Hargett farm near Feagaville and was put out by Independent Hose Company firefighters about 11 oclock this morning. The dwelling home occupied by Carl Brooks and family suffered about 10 dollars in damage and a portion of the family belongings were lost.
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Harvey Miller
Emmitsburg
Russell Fisher
Rocky Ridge
Dy Nee Eaten
Kern Rand
Bernard G. Sheeton
William Haugh
McKaig
Keller
Druckesstoan
Sao
Kabrick
Lenhart
Charles Renn
Riggeantan
Jefferson Marca
Claude Hargett
Feagaville
Independent Hose Company
Carl Brooks
Hargett
Civil Service Board of Appeals Push Spurred by Labor Group
A labor group presses for a five day thirty five hour week with no wage reductions to fund a new Civil Service Board of Appeals. The move aims to protect the rights of workers and establish formal procedures for civil service appeals and discipline.
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A. F. of L
United Federal Workers of America
C. EO
UFWA
Ali
Civil Service Board of Appeals
Pmiplavere sDlameminee
U S and Three Other Nations Seek to End War
News from Nanking reports diplomacy shifts as the United States Britain Germany and Italy seek peace while Japanese troops warn foreigners to evacuate the besieged city. Chinese forces destroy bridges and village walls to deny shelter as artillery exchange continues and civilians move toward the safety zone.
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Shangahai
Nanking
Wtet
Sutusa
Jape Janese
Shanghai
United States
Clarence E
Dee
Air Raids Hit Spanish Towns Victims Counted After Strikes
Reports say Barcelona and other eastern coast towns suffered heavy damage as insurgent war planes based near Palma struck from the Mediterranean. The raid spanned 150 miles and caused hundreds of casualties around Palma and the insurgent base.
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Fe Madrid
Dee
ACAD
Barcelona
Spain
Palma
Balearie Island
Mediterranean
Spanish Republic
Mallorca
State Police Guard Ford Plant Amid UAW Tension
Detroit December 8 AP twelve state police observers were on duty in the Ford Motor Company area as the United Automobile Workers threatened to distribute union pamphlets defending an order by Dearborn Mayor John A Carey designating the area as congested trade and forbidding union activity. State Police Commissioner Oscar G Olander ordered the detachment to stand by.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
United Automobile Workers
John A. Carey
Dearborn
Carey
Raftet
Oscar G. Olander
Mrs Johnson Sues for Damages in Air Crash Case
Mrs Oradohacon Aled sues Western Air Express and United Air Parts Company of California seeking 902 519 in damages over the identity of her husband Martin in an aircraft crash case filed in Los Angeles Deco AP reports.
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Los Angeles
Deco
Oradohacon
Woeefern Ace Express
United Airparte Company of
Califorenia
Martin
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