Hoover program hits new snags in Congress today
Washington dispatch reports the House refused to accept Senate amendments to the 116 million public works bill including deferred payments to Georgia and Alabama and local labor requirements. The drought relief measure of 345 million was expected to be approved, as conferees reported disagreement on the public works provisions.
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Washington
Dec.il
Hoover
House
Senate
Georgia
Alabama
Jones
Senate Conferres
Watson
Congress
Farm Board
Waa
Ube
White House
$1,690 From Christmas Seals Sale Reported at Frederick
Frederick County reports a total of $1,690 raised from the annual Christmas seals sale organized by the Frederick Branch of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Local residents contributed varied amounts from cents to larger sums, with many sending seals or cash and some humorous notes about repeating the effort next year.
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Arederisiccigent
Iast
Mimr
Frederick County
Frederick
Leal Fond
Aranctog
Boy Drops Dead From Sight Of Christmas Toys
In West Philadelphia a man dies after seeing a parade of Christmas toys and electric train displays. Physicians say death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage likely triggered by excitement or emotional distress.
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Philéelphia Des
Montgomery County Leads Maryland in Farmland Value Increase
Montgomery County shows rising farm land value despite shrinking acreage, with 1930 total farm land and buildings valued at 35,955,119 dollars and per acre value at 150.51 dollars. Howard and Washington counties also show mixed trends in land and building value.
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Weahington
Montgomery County
Maryland
Tt Bureau
Montgomery
Howard
Calvert
St. Marys
Washington
Queen Anne
Cecil
Census Bureau
Witneset
Howard County
T&al
Washington County
Fire on Lindbergh Plane Extinguished at Logan Field
Col Charles A Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh nearly faced disaster when a gasoline fire on an exhaust pipe sparked as they prepared to depart for New York. Lindbergh used a hand extinguisher to quell the blaze, keeping Mrs Lindbergh in the cockpit. The aircraft was moved for examination and repair, with mechanics estimating a short delay.
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Inmere
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Logan Field
New York
Point of Rocks Woman's Club Meets in December
The Point of Rocks Woman's C.3 held its regular meeting at Mr A B Pisher's home on December 13. Eleven members attended and sang Hey Right to open. A short business session followed with hostess reports on current events. Mrs Spite and Mary Jane Brown demonstrated canning and salad dressing. Plans were made to sing carols on Christmas Eve. next meeting is at Mr Brown's in January.
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Peint of Rocks
Mr. Brown
Christmas Greens Sale Slower, Dealers Say
The shortage of Christmas greens at local stalls reflects weaker demand amid economic pressures. Dealers report fewer wreaths and trees sold per day as shoppers hurry to complete holiday purchases, with many selling to nearby residents and along streets.
Six to Nine Missing From Tomales Bay Launch
Sen Francie Dee reports a strong outgoing tide as a launch capsized near Tomales Bay 30 miles north. At least six dead, with nine feared missing from two Marsal families. rescue efforts by Ormbum and Grant Gray involved swimming to reach survivors and shore.
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Francie Dee
Tomales Bay
Here
Ormbu
Gray
Grant Gray
Drothers
Grays
Xoldanu
Marsal
D Ormbum Gray
Five youths killed in automobile accident near Lewisburg
Five youths die in a crash when their car is crowded off the road and crashes into a concrete bridge abutment over the Susquehanna River linking Lewisburg and the Susquehanna Trail. The victims include Wheeler Watson son of Federal Judge Albert L. Watson of Scranton Hiram Galr and Wilbur Galr of Watsontown Robert Wilson of Watsontown and William Rohn of Canton with Paul Aunkst of Watson Town injured.
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Lewisburg
Wheeler Watson
Albert L. Watson
Scranton
Hiram Galr
Wilbur
Watsontown
Robert Wilson
Wiliam Rohn
Canton
Paul Aunkst
Watson
Christmas music program at Francis Scott Key hotel
A special Christmas concert by the Francis Scott Key hotel Ensemble is scheduled Sunday from 6 to 8 PM as part of the Christmas tour. The program includes chimes bells and novelty instruments with pieces such as Santa Claus’ Wort Patrons may hear the piano and cello performances by Sers L Stem n ent and K David Hagan in the cafe room.
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Francis Scott Key
Hel
Spers L. Stem
K. David Hagan
State fines and violations wrap up week totals
State fines amount to 3500 with 1344 from automobile charges in the past week. Three fourths of the total passed through county courts. Wuam Shin, Exminitsture, convicted for operating without a license and failing to stop at a boulevard was refused a license. Ror A Munson fined 310 at Middletown for passing with one way not clear. J. E. Cote paid 5 at Cadom Bridge for driving recr.
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Wuam Shin
Ror A Munson
Middletown
J. E. Coteman
Cadom Bridge
Census Alters Size of Congressional Districts in Maryland
The 1930 census reshapes Maryland districts with dramatic shifts. The second district centered in Baltimore City totals 461,419, while the first district on the Eastern Shore has 193,658, a decade decline. Maryland’s overall population is 1,631,526, up from 1,449,661 ten years prior, with six districts listed including Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, and Washington.
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Weehington
Maryland
Baltimore City
Teomws Bureau
Mate Public Today
Allegany
Frederick
Garret
Montgomery
Washington
Airplanes Join Hunt for Alabama Bank Bandits
Safford Alabama December 19 AP two airplanes joined a massive search for four bank bandits believed hidden in Hogue Chitto swamp three miles from town. Ground forces over 300 including National Guardsmen sheriff deputies and locally recruited volunteers with bloodhounds surrounded the swamp. Aircraft carried machine guns and smoke bombs to mark the target the dogs pursued by bandits yesterday. Officials say about $4000 was taken from Marion Junction State Bank in the raid staged yesterday.
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Safford
Ala
Hogue Chitto Swamp
Marion Junction
Merapi Volcano Erupts After 80 Years Dormant
Merapi in Batavia Java erupted violently after eighty years of dormancy. The eruption sent a torrent of white ash over nearby villages at the mountain foot. Evacuations were ordered and several natives were feared dead as the eruption continued.
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Batavia
Java
Merapi
American Woman Robbed in Yugoslavia Incident Report
An American woman is robbed in Istanbul after thieves pick a lock on her sleeping apartment in Yugoslavia transit. The incident, dated December 18, involves Mrs. Ametia Gary Totacco in Turkey as per AP dispatch.
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Jugoslavia
Istambul
Turkey
Sinplon Express
Jugo- Saca
Ametia
Gary Totacco
Local Obituary Notes From Small Town
A butchering was born at Mr. and Mrs Leaster Leamont Wednesday. The list includes Hooker Lewis, Mr and Mrs Wm Warcer, Mr and Mrs Sampe Long, Miss Louie Snook, Mrs James Baker, Helen and Bessy Long Waster.
College Closes Streets Quiet as Break Begins
Over the streets of the city the season’s era voice sang as the college closed this morning and will re open January 6 marking a short winter break before returning to classes.
Local groups rally to aid needy families in Frederick
Community groups churches and individuals mobilize to provide food clothing and mattresses to families in need. The Frederick Emergency Association and partners distribute baskets beds and blankets while Hood College home economics students prepare a week of provisions for a family. Road work programs and Christmas cheer drive also aim to assist the unemployed and vulnerable residents.
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Frederick Troith
South Markey
Consanty
Frederick High School
Frederick County Barbers’ Association
Frederick
Order of DeMotey
South Market Street
Hood College
Martha Thomas
Deceasteras
Emergency Association
One West Md Student Killed Two Are Hurt
A student from One West Maryland was killed and two others injured in an incident. Authorities investigated the scene and secured the area as emergency crews responded to the incident. Further details on the victims and causes were not immediately available.
Dry movement seeks unified command in prohibition politics
A 1932 era report details internal strife within the dry movement as leaders discuss creating a single commander in chief to lead the anti liquor campaign. The piece notes divisions among groups, the roles of figures like Mrs. Ella Bone and Mabel Willebrand, and the idea of a National Strategy Board to set policy for 32 organizations.
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Rodrey
Washington
Dev
Stratery Beard
National Strategy Board
National Conference of Organizations
Beman
Wayot B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Ella Bone
Wlcot OU
League
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition and Public Morals
F. Scott McBride
Ernest HH. Cheril
Mabel Willebrand
Mabel
Carmnen
James Caction
Wilson
Wand McBride
Diao Endeavor
Christmas Mail Rush Buoys Frederick Post Office
Peak Christmas mailing surges noted with no major congestion at the Frederick post office. Postmaster Bier cites improved campaigns and train delays, with four extra workers added and more to come if needed. Santa arrives in a week as parcels and cards rise with rising package insurance and growing special delivery use. A fatal car crash near Gettysburg killed Rev. Dr. Stein, York Pa, prompting arrangements for funeral and notes of condolence from Hood College and Franklin and Marshall College.
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Boer
Santa Claus
Gina
Bier
Jama
Baltimore and
Ohle Rairesd
Samuel Henry Stel
Wells
Tri: Ent Reformed Church
York
Amte
Gettysburg
Gietn
Markus Stein
Hood College
Ovlaosyee Evers
Miss Stein
Prembe
Joseph H. Apple
Ontario
Dr. Stein
Stein
Frederick
Miss Stein Wills
Downstown
York, Mines
Bebe Myers
Rachel Heasel
Bielo
Apple
Mim Bren
Wel
Brown Bate
Usp City
Annville
Abott
Georgy W
Caroline Stein
Annyile
Frankin and Marshall CoBegs
de. Henri LG. Rieter
Ge Tines
Theological Seminary
Lencaster
de. Kieffer
Sten
Oery
St. Pauls Reformed Church
Medmnicsburg
Jehurch
G. Luke's Reformed Church
Loch Hayes
Mie Marien Reaoer
Mechanicsiary
Trinity First Reformed Church
Henry B Appie
Franklin and Metshal Colege
Esite
Apps
Kieffer
Sin
d+ iple
Zions Clams
Uhs Reformed Church
Heneurer
Hofman
St Litt
Ber
Pet Peck
York Rotary Ch
Marion
Samruel B
Pranklin
Marshell
Boy Who Broke Jail In Annapolis Sentenced
John W. Jarvis a 15 year old who escaped from the county jail was recaptured in a lumber yard and sent to seven years in the Maryland Training School for Boys after pleading guilty to robbery and escape. Police said he carried a loaded revolver and stole a pistol from the same shop. Power line plans outline a new north south route from Potomac Edison Company facilities toward Ellerton and beyond to Wolfsville Garfield and Pointside.
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Annapolis
John W. Jarvis
Whiliam Avery
King Georges Street
Eturton
Protedt
Potomac Edison Company
Middletown Valley
Une
Foxville
Ellerton
Wolfsville
Garfield
Poxtide
White Gift Service Becomes Highlight of Adsustown Night
The White Gift Service at Adsustown featured a processional The Legend of the White Gifts led by Miss Spring. Proceeds benefit Holman’s Orphanage and Del Awanted. Katherine Trundk, Mia Live, and Leo Weinberg were noted participants as the event aimed to aid the Hospital Christmas fund with about $77 raised.
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Adsustown
Intermedia
Chrisan Endeavors
Trinky Refoun
Churen
Adamstown
Mia Katherine Trundk
Predeckk City
Hospital
Leo Weinberg
Chimes Performance At Trinity Chapel Noted for Christmas Spirit
Christmas carols rang from the chimes of Trinity chapel as BL Lee Hanshew played today. The same musical program will be repeated on Saturday Monday and Tuesday enhancing the pre Christmas atmosphere.
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Lee Hanshew
Trinity Chapel
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