Sity's Christmas Illumination To Begin Monday In Frederick
Frederick readies a city wide Christmas illumination with a parade of lights from City Mall to thirteen downtown blocks. The mayor, band and song leader will lead a sequence of acts beginning Monday night weather permitting. Patrons will join in singing carols as the band, then the mayor, then the band again, and finally the song leader perform. The Potomac Edison Company will install overhead lighting at the Square and prizes for best Christmas lighting will be awarded in commercial and residential classes. The Chamber of Commerce reports plans finalized at a Friday meeting with city officials and expects about $600 needed for the fundraising drive.
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Schristmas
City Mall
Frederick Chamber of Commerce and
Patrick Street
Chamber of Commerce
Ae Ray
Chamber of Com ' Veces
Francis Scott ‘Key
Jesse W. Kolb
Lloyd c. Culler
Paul I. Payne
James 3. Gani, Jr
James H. Cramer
John A. Shires
Robert L. Smith
Ralph W. Boyer
Smith
Rcally
Potomac Edison Company
Tivol
Pope May Deliver Christmas Message
Vatican bulletin reports Pope John Paul II making progress after paralysis attack but unlikely to deliver his traditional Christmas address. Attendants note he remains bedbound though spirits rise and hope for a recovery that could allow limited participation in the ritual.
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Vatican
Colored bulbs stolen from Christmas decorations
Chief of Police Allen Bartels announced multiple colored light bulbs were taken from city decorations as part of the Christmas setup. State authorities urged the public to report any tree or greenery tampering along highways and vowed prosecution for those caught stealing bulbs.
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Allen Bartels
Ma Enoch Garey
Maj Garey
Payoff Gunfight Leaves Two Dead Atlan's Georgia
In Atlan's Georgia police headquarters area a fierce shootout ended with two men dead and two men and a woman wounded. The incident followed a dispute over a lottery payoff at Roy E House's office next to the police building. Witnesses described multiple gunshots and rapid participation by several individuals involved in the argument.
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Atlan‘s
Deat
Tony Gann
House
Nick Ransom
Ansom
Bank Robbery Case Set for Grand Jury in Maryland
Upper Marlboro December 12 AP States Attorney Allan gore marshalled his case against three youths accused of attempted bank robbery and said he would present the facts to the grand jury next Wednesday if witnesses could be contacted. State Police Lieutenant A T Conner said the trio confessed to attempting to hold up the Brandywine bank on Thursday and expected to obtain about $2000. He quoted them saying they wanted the money to go to New York for eight weeks for a good time, then to buy a truck and trailer to start a hauling business. Conner said John R Maxson Jr 21 confessed he shot cashier William T McPherson 65 when the holdup alarm was reached. The other two prisoners are Charles Harmon 20 and Thomas Long 19.
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Upper Marlboro
Allan , Gore
A. T. Conner
Farm Implements and Amusements Lead Market Day
New York December 12 AP. Farm implements and amusements led the day’s stock market with favorites rising about five points. Some lenders showed resistance while most held steady or edged higher. Transfers totaled about 1,100,000 shares as the early gains later faced selling pressure.
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Lst
Bay Shipping Faces Fog Threat in Chesapeake Collision
In dense Chesapeake Bay fog two large freighters, Thurland Castle and Teflore, collided off Georgetown Dameasin, delaying harbor traffic. The ferry Pitta burg, en route Baltimore to Tare Point, ran aground on a sandy bottom after striking Thursday night.
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Chesapeake Bay
Thurland Castle
Teflore
Geohea Dameasin
Chltadco Line
More Harbor
Pittaburg
Tare Poin
Weather Outlook for North and Middle Alaska Week
Weather outlook notes generally late week with midweek precipitation. Temperatures remain near normal, with a cooling trend near the end of the period.
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Middle al- Isat
Extensions Granted for Security Form Returns Amid Year-End Rush
The Social Security Board allows until November 15 for the return of employee security forms. Post office staff, aided by augmented clerical help, will file 5300 cards alphabetically and numerically this week to speed processing before the Christmas mail rush. Social security work paused today for eight service examinations for Congressional scholarships to West Point and the U S Naval Academy.
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Guy K Motter
Sears
Eigil
West Point
U. S. Naval Academy
Let House Burn While She Heard Edward Bid Adieu
Firemen raced to Mrs Cole Witton home as a blaze broke out while a London radio broadcast of King Edward VII’s address was heard. Mrs Witton reportedly told fire crews that the king’s speech would be worth the risk. Meg Wilkins described her surprise at the alarm and the sequence of events.
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Edward
Columbia
Tod Datas
Kig
Tributes Planned At Court Opening In Montgomery
Montgomery lawyers will participate in tributes at 2 PM Monday opening of the December term court. Deaths of Judge Peter Haugh and Justice Urner noted with resolutions and eulogies by bar leaders and judges. Morning docket call precedes the public service in Rockville court room.
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Surmier
Robert Bo Peter
Cerk
Fng
Haneh
Justiee Milton Go Usatda
Fella Otte
Ofelock
Hamemond Urner
Arthur C Willard
Charles W Woeyard
Betur Qilbachat
Rockville
Montgomery County Bar
D Princeton Duckry
Frederick County Bar Association
Urner
John S. Newman
Peter
Jacob Rohrback
Haugh
Alban M. Wood
Montgomery County Bar Association
William Prettyman
Albert Schuoler Dies Well Known Frederick Baker
Albert Schuoler a Frederick resident and long time baker died at his home 120 South Market street after a period of illness. He was 67 years 1 month 15 days and had operated several Frederick bakeries including on Market street near Muth and later on South Market street. Survived by wife Anna M Schuoler three children Mrs Charles Musso Henry A Schuoler and Gretchen K Schuoler and three sisters. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and funeral arrangements set for Monday at 2:30 p.m. with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. E Cline and Son directing.
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Frederick
Dia
South Market Streen
Mr. Schuoler
Lnte
Albert
Anna King Schuoler
Suttverland
Cinuscal
Frederik
Market Street
Muth
G L. Baking Company
Dutrow
Market and
South Streets
William Reich
South Market Street
Schuoler
Herbert Noover
Catoctin Purnsee
Lawrence B. Richey
Mis Richey
Hoover
Anna M. Schuoler
Charles Musso
Musso
Washington, D
Henry A
Gretchen K. Schuoler
Knights of Pythias
Maryland Unemployment Insurance Act Sent to Washington
Gov. Harry W. Nice sent the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Act to Washington for Federal Social Security Board approval. If rejected a special session may be called before December 21. Benefits begin January 1 1938 and run up to sixteen weeks through state unemployment offices.
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Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Washington
Federal Social Security Board
Federal Board
Merase Ure
Maryland School Set To Close For Holidays
Faculty and students at the Maryland State School for the Deaf under Dr. Ignatius Bjorlec prepare a Christmas program next Thursday at 1 PM in the auditorium. The following morning pupils depart for sixteen days vacation, returning Sunday January 3 and resuming classes January 4.
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Maryland Stade School For the Deaf
Ignatius Bjorlec
Open Meeting Of Garden Club In Frederick
Frederick Carden Club held an open meeting at Miss Lilian K Schley's home on East Second Street with 35 members and guests present. President Mrs Joseph H Apple chaired as Christmas greens decorated the house. Members exhibited wreaths bouquets and dirt gardens while a cranberry and popcorn decked tree drew birds. Willam T Delaplaine and young Joseph C Baker showed films of a western summer trip with scenes from Wyoming Yellowstone Lake and gardens in British Columbia. Refreshments followed in the Christmas color scheme.
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East Second Street
Christman
Joseph D. Baker
Joseph H. Apple
Yellowstone National Park
Lake Toute
Lady Barnard
Buchart Gardens
British Columbia
Willam T. Delaplaine
Mr Baker
Meretraiure Academy
Court Asked To Quash Peter Case Indictment
A three judge court in Rockville took under advisement motions to quash the indictment against Edward Peter Jr former Montgomery County commissioner aide. The charges include false pretense embezzlement and theft totals $15402.05. Peter’s petition argues for dismissal citing eight alleged indictment errors.
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Edward Peter
D Jr
Montgomery
Peter
Birthday of Pee ees cashier William Zimmerman celebrated
William G Zimmerman, longtime Pee ees bank cashier, marks his twenty seventh birthday. His colleagues and family join in a weekend celebration at his home as daughter Miss Ten tele Zimmerman of Baltimore's hospital staff visits with companions Miss Annie Crichton and Miss Lonice Savage, both linked to the hospital.
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Pee Ees Ora
Betty
Zimmermansa
Misa Ten
Tele Zimmerman
Binal Hospital
Baltimore
Annie Crichton
Mice Lonice Savage
Lewistown Grange Elects Officers at January Meeting
Lewistown Grange elected officers at a Thursday night meeting in the Lewistown community hall presided by Gary L. Utterback. Installation of officers is planned for the next meeting on January 14. Elected: Master Roy Angieberger Overseer Alfred Hayes Lecturer Elizabeth Gris bert Steward Mary Krantz Assistant Steward George Phochapkiin Pressor Sidney Angieberger Secretary Miss Sylvia Eyler Gatekeeper Martin Putman Ceres Miss Katherine Gebbert Monarcha Miss Martha Krantz Flora Mrs Alta Hubbards Lady Assistant Steward Mia Ruta FPeror Chainman of Executive Committee We oA. Bell. A slate gallery report was presented and plans for a degree team were discussed.
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Gary L. Utterback
Roy Angieberger
Alfred Hayes
Elizabeth Grisbert
Rleward
Marry Krantz
George Phochapkiin
Ernest Warner
Sidney Angieberger
Mile Sylvia Eyler
Martin Putman
Ceres
Katherine Gebbert
Poemona
Martha Krantz
Flora
Alta Hubbards
Mia Ruta Fperor
Chainman
We Oa
Bell
Raymond Uadler
Uttertack
Former County Doctor Robbed At City Hospital
Martinsburg West Virginia December 12 1901 A former county physician Dr Waters was robbed in the City Hospital’s operating room during a routine procedure. The thief entered the cloak room on the fourth floor and stole a purse containing valuables and watches before escaping. Police pursued possible suspects in the hospital area. The description notes a well dressed man between 35 and 40 wearing a gray coat.
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W. Va
Waters
Focus Physican
Mysravith m
Elmak
North Carolina Passes Insurance Bill on Third Reading
A brief report from Ralelah, North Carolina, notes the unemployment insurance bill was advanced on its third reading and sent to the Senate. The record reflects swift action with the measure moving forward despite early dissent.
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Dee 12
Howe
Srnate
Washington set for major 1937 constitutional conference
A national conference in Washington will gather prominent figures and groups favoring a constitutional amendment or curb on the Supreme Court. Roosevelt’s public approval is pending as delegates including lawyers, governors, and labor leaders discuss strategies and potential representatives from major organizations.
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Washington
Arecnational
Wahington
Roosevelt
Cere
George W. Norsla
Nebraska
Foremer
Senate
Dudiemry
FU Ek Pobbe
Taek Staal
New Deal
American Federation of Labor
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American Farm Hueteau Federation
Henry PF. Ashurst
Arizona
Senate Judiciary Committee
Teen recounts private royal performance by Yacht Club Boys
A New Yorker teen in Washington says he spoke with members of a London based group named The Yacht Club Boys after they played privately for King Edward and companions. The entertainer reportedly asked if they had fun, while one performer commented on their one hour show and audience including a duchess.
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Yacht Club Boys
Lonedon
King Eaward
Mia
Simpson
Wieter
Rosberg Haffer Shot Kills Large Red Foe Near Home
Rosberg Haffer fatally shot a large red foe near his Broad Run home while hunting. The incident occurred at the Broad Run high school area, details indicate a fatal hunting accident with a single firearm discharge.
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RFIP
Rosberg Haffer
Broad Run Ac Hool House
Unclear fragment hints at amendment proposals and Federal support
Fragmentary notes reference proposals for an amendment and potential January or February action. Mentions private press, President, and generals discussing Roosevelt, Gus, and support tactics. Records lack clear events, dates, or named organizations.
Auto Bus Collision Kills Two Men in Bradford Area
A car collided with a bus twelve miles southeast of Hig hford near Hygad ford killing Roy Schultz 25 of Center Missouri and Alfred Johnson 42 of Smithport Pennsylvania. Bus driver Melvin McGuire Linesville Pa said the car was on the wrong side of the road and the crash was unavoidable.
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Hygadford
Roy Schultz
Center
Alfred Johnson
Smithport
Melvin McGuire
Linesville
Highway Patrol
Shipbuilding Gates Reopen After Fatal DRendering Incident
In Cheeter Pa a factory gate closure followed a deadly event at a shipyard. One man was killed and 40 injured in a disaster, prompting reopening of the plant for a freeline after security was eased Monday.
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Cheeter
Dem
George VI Proclaimed King as Britain Reacts
George VI was proclaimed king in London as Parliament members swore allegiance. The event drew crowds and featured 21 gun salutes, with ships and garrisons honoring the new monarch. Royal and political figures, including former King Edward, were in transit amid ongoing marital divorce headlines.
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George VI
Britain
Weather Record Precipitation and Temps Report
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation of 3.5 inches at Toom with December totals around 31 inches. Breese 1938 records note December rainfall 49 inches and highs yesterday near 84. Low overnight around 3 degrees with a year-ago low near 25. Tomorrow’s moon phase at 4 30 PM.
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Toom
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