Christmas shopping secures brighter year for Frederick merchants
Frederick merchants report a rising willingness to spend on higher quality goods and wearables this Christmas season. They cite stronger cash use, fewer charge accounts, and practical gifts as signs of increased demand, despite the Point Of Rocks bridge outage hindering trade. Some estimate a 15 to 20 percent gain by season’s end, with Bible sales notably higher than in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick
At Lew
Fount of Rocks
Virginia
Frederick
Buying Within Bounds On N Y Stock Market
New York stock prices rose fractions or held, with some soft spots tempering gains. Brokers cited investor demand from idle funds in pockets of the public after recent dividend records. Sterling stood at $4.004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Plane With 7 Aboard Due Since 5.27 A. M.
Sea Angela December 18 AP Western Air Express said an eastbound transport plane with four passengers and a crew of three had been unreported since 2:27 a.m. local time. Officials noted there were ample landing fields in the area over which the plane flew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Air Express
Weather Record Pentatium Fae Sf Bausendian Ab
Fragmented weather data notes today at 7am with erroneous figures for precipitation and temperatures across December and prior years. Reads like a garbled meteorological report listing December precipitation, high and low temperatures, and times, but content is unreadable and inconsistent.
Diva Weds Ror Ponselle and Carle A Jackson
Romance highlights a high profile wedding in New York City involving soprano Ponselle and Carle A Jackson. The ceremony followed a postponed 1937 plan. Details describe the groom as romantic and sentimental, with the event set at a penthouse venue. The report notes the couple’s public prominence and family connections in Baltimore city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponselle
Carle A Jackson
New York City
Myn
Baltimore
Vass Ponselle
Distribution by LO January 6
An additional 2 percent distribution of certificates of beneficiaries of the Peoples Liquidating Corporation will be made January 6, 1937, announced by W. Clinton McSherry president. Interest may be called for at places where checks were available on prior distributions. Checks will be held until called. The payout totals about $200,000, bringing creditors’ total receipts since the bank’s 1931 closing to $2,280,060.07 and the depositor share to 19 percent since reorganization in 1934. Distribution also includes funds transferred from the receiver approved by the Circuit Court and paid through various former bank locations in affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Liqu'dating Corporation
W. Clinton McSherry
Central Trust Company
Mel McShettry
Central Trivt Company
Frst
dJanuary
Peoples Liquidating Corporation
McSherry
Hutt+ Idating c corporatin
Western Maryland Triast Company
Uris Aity
Valley State Bank
Miduketown
Walkesvile Bank
Pooleville
Sykeavile Bank
Nations Approve U S Neutrality Plan in Inter American talks
Buenos Aires Dec 15 Twelve of the 21 delegations at the Inter American peace conference signed a revived United neutrality plan. The peace organization committee unanimously approved Kscharman’s recommendations for consideration of creating an inter American court of justice at Lima Peru next regular Pan American Conference scheduled for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
ATP
Sieg
Kscharman
Lima
Peru
Patsy Tarty At Mood College Christmas Party
Patsy Strawn at Strain Cottage on Mood College campus enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by thirteen mothers and Miss Ontos Pra, with Presilent and Mrs Henry T Bahr in attendance. The event featured home economics students and gifts for Patsy in a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awas
Patsy May
Strawn
Strain Cottage
Mood College
Ontos Pra
Euparviecor
Strayn Cote
Presilent
Henry T Bahr
Mainate
Patsy Baw
Christetrea
Alti
Congress Responds to White House on Relief Policy
Washington December 15 AP voters framed relief policy in a AP survey with 50 favoring federal action and 49 backing state control. Responses show support for Social Security and Wagner Act while debates on federal versus state jurisdiction linger amid relief measures and farm loan programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des
Colness Baby
Rouse
Prowdest Raa Veltts
Wade Emship Ag
Tien
Associated Press
Niose
German Troops Lead Attack In Madrid Conflict
December 15. The Socialist high command charged that German troops led Spanish Fascists in renewed attacks on government positions on the suburbs and outskirts. Officials claimed the German presence was checked and an earlier Fascist assault by General Francisco Franco’s guard unit was repelled. distant battle sounds echoed into the city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Socialist High Command
Lvap
Francisco France
Star Guard
Indictment of Peter Quashed in Mountaunlery County Court
In a grand jury proceeding, the court dismissed the indictment against Edward Peter on grounds related to the forged or pretense driven charges. The judge ruled after reviewing the evidence and procedural issues raised by the defense, quashing the case against the named defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Roxie
Edward Peter
Courg
Grand Firy
Rocks Bridge Awarded Low Bid for Potomac Crossing
Traltumore December 15 AP Geoorge Thieriwood Cumberland commissioner opened bids for a Federal aid project bridge across the Potomac near Point of Rocks in Loudoun County Va The lowest bid was 340 431 to the Roads Commission for construction of the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traltumore
Geoorge VT
Thieriwood
Cumberland
She Roads Commission
Weday
Point Off Rocks
Louton County
Baltimore Taxis Shut As City Orders Diamond Cab Halt
Baltimore December 15 AP A third of city taxis were off streets as Diamond Cab Company faced a suspension order. Officials acted to curb possible injuries to drivers amid the dispute over operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dee 15
Council favors open saloon plan over prohibition law
Annapolly December 18 The city council voted to back an open saloon policy and urged revision of the current law to permit an open saloon or tavern system akin to Baltimore. The move argues the present Iquer law worsens conditions compared to pre prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolly
Baltimore City
Baker Nome Reappears After Hospital Stay at Baltimore Hotel
Mr. Joseph D. Baker, long patient at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, returned this afternoon to his apartment in the Francis Scott Key Hotel after several weeks hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Nome
Joseph D. Baker
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Bullitt Stirring Diplomatic Shakeups in Paris and Moscow
Washington dispatch notes Ambassador Bullitt draws fire and praise as Roosevelt reshapes foreign service moves. Paris posting shifts reflect Bullitt leadership, while Moscow staffing and marriage rule changes ripple through the State Department amid Surprising favors and careerist tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullitt
Foreign Service
Paris
Moscow
Moosevelt
State Department
Bullett Ia
Tooseph FE. Davies
Moscow Post
Desperado Capture in New York Gun Battle
Federal agents capture Harry Brunette after a brutal gunfight on the Upper West Side. His wife Jade Hower, injured in the exchange, was hospitalized as authorities reported multiple bank robbery links across the Midwest. The siege ended with surrender amid heavy gunfire and tear gas, while a blaze illuminated the apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
Cary eSetery
Upper West Side
Ager SiMe
Wotanak
Thas
Gunn Fee
Tires Brunette
Jade Hower
Pederal Bureau of Investigation
Anthick
Jerey
Midde West
Brunette
Hoover
Fle
Feroray
Geenptad
Willa
Stigota
Butchering Heln A. ama in Work boro December home of John Gilbert
A December gathering at John Gilbert's home in Workboro included a butchering event with four hogs slaughtered. Attendees listed include Rev and Mrs Prank File, Mr and Mrs Tra Garber, Mr and Mrs Charles Mayea, Mr and Mrs Millard Freler, Mr and Mrs James Moore, Mr and Mrs Harry Filler, Vira Johnny Powe, Miss Eselyn Miler, George Piller, Elwood Setralis, Wilbur Stone, Annie Vae, Melvin Fier, Johnnie and Alten Githert, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workboro
John Gilbert
Meeo
Gilbert
Thomas Filer
Tra Garber
Charley Mayea
Millard Freler
James Moore
Harry Filler
Vira Johnny Powe
Mies Eselyn Miler
Georee Piller
E’wond Setralis
Wilbur Stone Fixood
Aany Vae
Melvin Fier
Johnnie
Alten Githert
Dr Nicodemus Improves From Severe Cold
Dr Nicodemus from Neemlemus, in Wanakeville, has been ill with a severe cold but is improving. Current update notes steady recovery and cautious optimism from local medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicodemus
Neemlemus
Play Top Roles In China's Crisis
An unclear report discusses leaders and events in China during a period of crisis. The text names political figures and a military context, mentioning a national effort to address veteran needs and wartime policy. It hints at leadership, governance, and executive action impacting the country’s trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bible Class Carol Service Friday Night
The Met's What Gyo bi Mie Ty ante Reilral Reformed Church hosts a Christmas service with the Boys' and Girls' choirs aiding in singing. Medal presentations by Mrs Maud Waters Ditmar will honor choir members who have served years. A festive program includes processions, carols, prayers, solos, and an antiphonal chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Reilral Reformed Church
Res
iCietfor
Odib Hott
Givis
Erm
Legatbiate
Tee
Tae
Young People's Department
Maud Waters Ditmar
Musicat
Igen
Albert P Culler
Paul Roderick
Order of
Sergier
Preelide
Faulkes
William Routmahn
Robert Kinsey
Marine
Choria
All the Clarsen
Carl Davis
Roy Culler
Jeanette
Laabella
J. Welty Pahrney
Merri
Bethlehem
Lewis Rice
Sam Maples
Faljar Crownlow
Elmer Wachter
Siehrhoth
Leas Gannon
Ase Masta
Arcadelt-Llerty Etrol
Wish
Choles
von Wimimel Hoch
Bach
Lewty Tee
Wiliam Rowzahn
John Shaw
Mehri Smith
Veary
Btahr
Elmer Wrehter
Henry Witton
Kathryn Baker
Eva Helle Walter
Lle Roe Rentz
Margaret Mentz
Mary Frances Rents
Jane Hlumenauer
Linda Crampton
Virginia Fagte
Barbara Gannon
Helen Herbert
Peggy Mimes
Gloria Kinsey
Thetty Morton
Margaret Myers
Margarit’ Vo Nusr
Elinor Routrahn
Elizabeth Shaw
Nellie Ahag
Hetty Alagie
Margaret Sxaln
Lanes ‘Thomas
Aphrodite Vacillou
Mary Wilean
Mra Gitace Alexander
Asta
Ast Modis
William Hooper
Eugene Kefauser
Fdaln
Kemp
Les Myers
Alabama Law For Ke Insurance Void
Fragmentary OCR notes report a federal action involving Alabama insurance law, citing enforcement issues and a writ or filing. The text includes garbled phrases but references a federal case seeking clarification or voiding certain state provisions and enforcement implications. The source is partially unreadable but suggests a legal challenge to state insurance statutes and their validity.
Edward in Bed With Headache in Exile at Windsor Chateau
Edward, exiled former king, remains in bed with a headache at his chateau near Windsor. An attendant notes Mrs. Simpson, linked to the throne, might occupy attention as a package stream and long distance calls arrive from Cannes and London. Doctors reportedly attended, though details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sngertrid
Austria
Edwand
Ineland
Fistloneadt Wilte
Walls Simpson
Edward
England
Ana Ozeupy
Daden
Windsor
Cannes
Slipron
Chateau
London
Woman Who Killed Her Friend Ends Her Life
Atha Trope Morgan, 38, hanged herself in the county jail with a pajama cord a week after killing friend Miss Elizabeth Gilbert, 23, who was to wed soon. Morgan left a note blaming jealousy as the motive before death.
To Sign Unemployment Bill On December 16
Annapolis, Dec 15 AM Any Harry W Nice to lay set Thursday for rehearsal of the recently enacted Maryland unemployment insurance law after notice that the local security board could postpone the meat until it was agreed and in effect any state law. He requested the necessary state officials in Annapolis to aim to Washington to see if it conforms with the informal pensions. Fifty Hood College students will travel by special buses this evening to attend the play Roy Moore at Ford's Theatre. Miss Marla Brown a Hood College graduate is in the cast in the reading feminine tale. Zimmerman East Prabeth Street etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Maryaard Uomploysens Insurance
Taomert Hint Fm
Annapila
Washington
China Stands Fast For Unity Amid Coup Crisis
National government in China asserts unity as crisis deepens. Reports say Chang Hsuan-Liang faced trouble while captivity of Chiang Kai-shek sparks fears Japan may intervene. Tokyo cautions over Soviet influence in the coup as Australian adviser Donald hopes for Chiang’s safe release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generaussiain
Japan
China
Manchuria
W. H. Donald
Loyang
Chiang
Donald
Powet
Gene Spalisaimiaa
Federal
Tokyo
Obyivers
Soviet Union
Germany
County Says It Has No Means to Improve Road
A six member delegation led by James Whitmore asks the county commissioners to repair two miles of the Baker's valley road from the Washington Buckeystown pike in Urbana district. Officials cite no funds for maintenance and no recourse but to refer the matter to the county engineer as residents push for state supplied machinery to crush asphalt for road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's Valley
Washington-Buckeystown Pike
Urbana
James Whitmore
Terrence McPherson
Charles Gelsbert
Paul Gelsbert
Earl Gelsbert
Harry Morningstay
Commissionera
State Roads Commission
Arm injury when man caught by truck door
George D Paxson sewer inspector sustained a painful though not serious injury to his left arm when a door on a parked truck opened and tore ligaments as workers Tito and Thon moved a tile cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D Paxaot
Paxson
Dia
Tigo
Eatta
Siderip
Tetsk
Paronais
Ted Myr
Pak Fons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Point of Rocks
U.S
Congress
White House
Is Charge
Peter
PT. Rocks Bridge
G. F. Hazelwood
Chied
Council
By Rodney Dutcher
Roosevelt
William de Bul
International Arances
A Dininer
League of Nations
ATF Ares
Sore Ak Bullitt
Marjorie Post
Hulton Davies
Reeves
Davies
Democratic Campagan
Joe
Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Trupico
Inar
Davica
Alan Adit
Trista
Davins
Republic
Desperado
N.Y
Side Drive
Harry Brunette
Marty Savage
Mt. Airy
Walter Poste
Gladys
Harry
Walter
Dickerton
Mra
Charles Poole
Charles, Jr
Uinganore
Farward Duoie
Martly
Elinor, Mae
Singanore
Hammond
Gail Tressler
Harry &Jers
Jesse Kauffman
Sylvester Fritz
New Market Grange
New Market Grange Pneidt
Marter
Howard
Quinn
Orerec
Bir Ruynton
Ees Uret
Howard Quint
Charles Riggs
Muainhart
Vincent Bieser
Charles Walker
Stecretary
Paul Bo Jones
Jeanna Rummers
Ceres
Mes
Charles Wai
Eme
Maistal Gast
Hoort
Chang Usueh-thorg
Alabama
Amimigemery
Permet Janjanedon Agag Iz
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Grisis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!