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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1937
Page
3
Frederick Sub-Station reports 38 arrests for traffic violations and related offenses over the weekend. Names and charges include driving without tags, speeding up to 49 mph, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and improper permits. Sunday arrests add ten more cases, with liquor impairment and unlicensed operator issues among those cited.
Justice Emmett R. Bowlus rules in favor of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers in a case against Gilmer T. Castle Sr a Georgetown Pike operator. The court found Castle liable for $40 and costs for contracting to use music at his dance hall even if the orchestra did not perform. Similar cases cited from New York Baltimore and federal courts support the broad enforcement of paying for the privilege regardless of actual use. Benjamin B Rosenstock represented the American Society with Patrick M Schnaufer for Castle.
In Annapolis on December 19 Mrs Mildred V Berry 25 a new bride of two months died from gas fumes in her kitchen range after her husband Arthur 35 narrowly escaped. Police received the call and Patrolman Norman Finkle revived him but State Patrolman F E W Reith could not revive Mrs Berry. Her body lay across a bed as Berry collapsed near a window. Police said he was trying to open the window.
Lawrence W. Shinnick of Frederick charged with operating a motor vehicle while under influence and careless driving. Joseph E. Garner of Washington cited for displaying markers and possessing an untitled car. William Parsons of Altoona charged with speeding. Maurice C. Berkstresser of Hagerstown charged with exceeding 45 mph. Eight other Maryland motorists summoned for ear inspections.
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