Eight O'clock Band Concert Opens City Xmas Season
The Eight O'clock Band presents a free concert tonight as part of the city Xmas season. Civic clubs are invited to be represented at City Hall.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
6
Reward Offered for Xmas Light Bulb Thefts in City
Mayor Culler announced a ten dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the thieves stealing electric bulbs from Christmas decorations along Market and Patrick streets. City Engineer Maxwell found between 40 and 50 bulbs missing. He urged citizens to be vigilant to help stop the thefts, noting several bulbs were taken from a single pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culler
Peresons
Market
Patrick Sheets
Maxwell
Frederick to light up Christina Way Christmas night
Mayor Lloyd Culler will switch on the Christina Way lights in Frederick as Christmas crowds gather. The display, arranged by the Potomic Edison Cumming and the Chamber of Commerce, will run from 8 pm with overhead spindles at Laurel and Market Palick streets. Donald Gearinger and his band will perform before a brief program at City Hall, with service clubs urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willers
Frederick
Lloyd
Culler
Christina Way
Laurel
Chamber of Commerce and Merchants
Donald Gearinger
Robert L. Smith
Smith
Chamber of ‘ Commerce
Pope Pius XI Faces Varicose Condition Worsening
Vatican reports Dec 14 that the 79 year old Pope Pius XI suffers circulatory stagnation causing leg pain and has been complicated by a grave yaritore condition in the left leg. Well informed sources say the condition is not yet life threatening though concerns remain. Doctors credit the Pope's will as his best remedy in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XI
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
Precipitation for December to date remains below normal with reported figures and historical comparisons. Temperature readings show notable contrasts with yesterday at 74 and a year ago at minus 40, alongside forecasted highs and lows for today.
Slipper Could Not Kill Slipper Testimony at Retrial
Wise Dec 14 APD Dr Upphysichbts testified at the retrial of Fail MaXacth ot Va charged with killing her father. He said the slipper was absolutely irsumes ty hate created the death of Trigg Miive weil by blows to the head. The state does not charge that a shoe caused the death of Bath's 52-year-old finer. two witnesses testified the wounds came from blows when he was found dead at his home in July 1935. Not said they heard her say what awful that she welded a shines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Jor
MaXacth
Trigg Miive Weil
Bath
Noth
Bad check and theft charges in weekend county cases
Week end investigations by L county constables led to charges against individuals for cashing bad checks and stealing automobile wheels and tires. Stark, alias E A Toothman, was located in a restaurant and linked to bad check activity in Hagerstown, with travel from Boonsboro to Frederick noted. Four men from Brunswick face arrest for stealing wheels from E G Lilly’s parked car, traced via fence damage and red wheel paint. Constable Main also imprisoned Howard Lake for four months for non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Anders
Peters
Washington County
Hagerstown
JL. Stark
Stark
E. A. Toothman
Hagers
Ernest L. Main
Brunswick
E.G. Lilly
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lily
Lilly
Rosemont
Main
Perso
Constable Main
Howard Lake
House of Correction
William H. Campbell
Woman hurt by automobile in Hanover race trip
Miss Emma Hoffman about 60 was treated at her home for a three inch scalp wound and arm contusions after being struck by a car driven by C W Trone 538 York Street Hanover Pa. Trone was en route to Charles Town races and assisted Hoffman home. The case remains open with no bond set and the driver ordered to report. A witness, Geo Hoffman, watched from a nearby store window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hoffman
C. W. Trone
York Street
Hanover
Trone
Charles Town
Mias Hoffman
Guy Anderas
Leme
Miss Hoffman
Geo Hoffman
Poster A. Snoots
Matibor
Mle Hoffman
Three Shot Incident Leaves One Held and One Sought
Elkton Sheriff reports a shooting affray at a Farmington area site involving three youths and two adults. Earl Eldridge critically wounded, another man in fair condition. Deputies pursue a missing suspect after a chase through heavy brush near Farmington. gunfire struck none of the pursuing officers.
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Elkton
Utilities Show Strength Amid Market Swings After Ruling
Following a Supreme Court Duke Power ruling, utilities rallied while other sectors like motors, steels, aircraft, and farm equipment lagged. A small group led gains as selling ebbed and Sterling rose, with activity scattered across the ticker tape. In society news, Mr and Mrs Herbert Colliflower celebrated their thirty first wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Country Club joined by family and friends.
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Sems Af
Supreme Court
Duke Power
Ester
Sterling
Herbert Colliflower
Wie Cafoctin Country Club
Air End
Colliflower
Guy Cramer
Evra Ommer
Len Colliflower
Lee
Betty
Jean
Bonny Cramer
Joanne Colliflower
Duke Power Co Case Remanded for Retrial
Washington D.C. wires report the Duke Power Co case was remanded for retrial by the Supreme Court. The issue centers on whether the Associated Press was entitled to a business protection for restatement of facts after a broadcast error. The court directed retrial on issues and potential damages. The case involves the press and a public works project and cites standards of proper providence in a high court context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington Co
CMP
Ativek
Che Imtke Power Co
Cesone Prem Court
Rte
Belhain
Washington
Uridiotien ii
Circus Court
Apps
Charlotte
Westerm
December Term Opens At Circuit Court With 25 Jurors
The December term of Circuit Court opened this morning as Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard presided over twenty five jurors and the bar. One hundred twenty eight cases appear on the trial docket plus thirteen criminal appeals. two cases were moved from Carroll county. Maurice Zellg Chideckel of Baltimore filed a $5,000 suit via his mother against Thomas S. Long of Strawbridge Home for Boys over a May collision near Eldersburg, alleging negligence and injuries and a related $1,000 auto damage claim. Memorial services for the late Judge Robert B. Peter and others began after 2 pm with the full bench present and court offices closed during the service.
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Arthur D. Wilkard
Couth
Carroll County
Maurice Zellg Chideckel
Baltimore
Cutt
Sophie Chideckel
Thomas 8. Long
Strawbridge Home For Boys, Inc
Robert B. Peter
Mr. Maugh
Milton Q. Urner, Jr
Kong
Yearly report at Frederick City Hospital details
The superintendent Mary L. Niet reports 1 411 patients treated in the year ending October. 3 890 full pay 4 101 part pay 7 572 free. There were 152 births and 75 deaths with 982 surgical operations and 630 x ray exams. Budget notes show 1 571 admissions and 1 611 in patient care with 64 6 days average stay.
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Frederick City Hospital
Mary L. Niet
IBA
Alice HH. Nallin
Menrietta Kauffman Rowneack
Ste Rieh
Bern
Catalorie
Penn Svitata
Minpevera
Feederwée
Smarhy
Renee mI
Duke of Windsor consults Vienna doctor amid security cordon
The Duke of Windsor, staying at an estate near Vienna, is under heavy guard as doctors plan x rays and eye, ear treatments to prevent a worsening ear condition. Gendarmes patrol the estate and surrounding rail lines while a police car escorts the party from Vienna. In Cannes, new guards protect Mrs. Simpson after letters criticizing her link to Edward. A French detective oversees her security at the Villa.
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Vossin
Austra
Dee
Bughand
Mins
Vienna
Neumann
Baron de Rothschild
Whadat
Duke Ant Ly
Simpsan Cannes
Wallis Warneld Simpson
Actualye Tete Ters
Edward
England
Insurgent Tanks Beaten Off In Madrid Front
Madrid dispatch reports insurgent tanks backed by infantry and machine guns battered government defenses in University City for hours but defenders held. An icy wind blew as fighting resumed and the anticipated insurgent big push did not appear. About 60 000 noncombatants were evacuated from the capital in the past week, including 30 000 children. The Socialist defense junta ordered a complete militia reorganization for a bitter winter siege while sporadic rifle and machine gun fire and light artillery continued on the Madrid front. The Loyalist forces used the lull to move civilians away and reinforce lines amid cathedral district activity and the Gothic spires of central Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
University City
Soctladat
Balterina
Boelalista
Popes Tan
High Court Halts Utilities Mass Drive On The New Deal
The Supreme Court has curtailed a broad push by utilities to challenge federal action, enabling the government to pause many suits and preserve legal leverage. The decision limits the ability of corporations to flood courts with challenges, potentially reducing legal costs for electricity providers and benefiting consumers and shareholders. The ruling marks a shift in how the Attorney General can concentrate resources against large private firms, with implications for major corporate litigation and regulatory enforcement.
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High Court
Ny Romney
Washington
America
Up & Supreme Court
Orla
Give Commert
Gwdang Tb
Adavsie
Dew
Dts
Mars
Raaedt
Supreme Court
Upton
Adustice Stone
Homer Cummings
Lek Atone
Onda
Cummings
Federal District Court
Dts Mats Cave
Elece Tre Bond & Bshare
Ths
Cummingson
Brenty
Prafeeeaneu Gant Cricket Son
Inelidiare
New York
Wife Dies and Family Stricken in VA Area Tragedy
In Claude Welle of Paramount Washington County a series of deaths struck the family during a weekend. Mrs Wolfe, 68, died Saturday at Washington County Hospital. She is survived by five children. Her husband, weakened by illness, was improving today. John W Wolfe of this city is a nephew. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. from the Long Meda l church of the Brethren near Par Amount, with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatreas
Wis Chaterpen
Claude Welle
Paramount
Washington County
Wolfe
Hales
Wittters
Wii- Meee
Theda
Ren
Pariyain
John W Wolfe
Long Medal Church of the Brethren
Marriage Report Incorrect Leads to Public Confusion
An erroneous notice circulated in Evangelical Lutheran circles claiming Rev. UR G Rupp of Baltimore married the total Lutheran church leader. The report suggested a remarriage after the death of Ate Rapp, causing confusion among readers and church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrriage
UR G Rupp
Baltimore
Pytar O
Reyes
Rapp
Ate Rapp
Eight Japanese Divisions Move Against Chang Liang Revolt Leader
Reports from Moscow press denial of Soviet involvement amid a Chinese mutiny and civil war threats. The South Division of the northeastern army reportedly revolted, seizing command from Chang Mueh-Lung, Chiang Kai-shek ally, as rescuers clash with rebel forces near Sianfu. Shanghai reports say Chiang held, with mutinous troops advancing toward Chang’s strongholds. Moscow denied any Soviet role, while Japanese dispatches claimed clashes and a planned general assault by four divisions. The situation sparked panic in Shanghai markets as international powers eyed the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Today
Veiping
Abel” Chang Mueh-Lung
Chiang Kabe Shek
Associated Press
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Chang Usueh-Liang
Nanking
Japan
Germany
Obe Seryvera
Communist International
Moscow
Marahari Chang
Manchuria
Manchuquo
Chang
Tebela
Exemption Plan Discussed in Social Security Reform
Washington December 14 AP reports Representative Quinn Democrat of Pennsylvania proposed an amendment to the Social Security bill to exempt persons who have their own old age pension plan from the new coverage requirements. The move reflects debate over private retirement arrangements within reform efforts.
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Washington
Quinn
Pennsylvania
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