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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1934

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Quinte County Tax Rate Near One Dollar Set Monday

County commissioners reviewed the budget details as they prepare the official tax rate for the new fiscal year. December collections were good but totals fall short of the amount due. The 1934 levy is largely collected, with increases forecast due to state maintenance costs and a planned general property reassessment next year.

Board of Countyommissioners A. H. Derr Derr Office Thomas A. Chapeue Springfield State Hospital For Sykesville Crownsville Institution For Colored Insane Mt. Hopeland Maryland Training School For County Board of Education

T M FELTON DEAD

Thaddeus Meade Felton a Frederick miller died at Frederick City Hospital after a six month illness at age 63 He came from Everett Pennsylvania and with partner Raymond L Kelly ran Felton and Kelly mill Since 1903 he owned the Ceresville mill Surviving are his wife two sons and multiple siblings The funeral will be held Monday at his residence and he will be interred at Mt Olivet cemetery. CORN THEFT CASE A charge of stealing a half bushel of corn near Daysville was held open Justice Bennett remanded Fred Quick to jail The theft occurred at daybreak Christmas morning according to Roosevelt Marshall who stopped Quick Sheriff Hiltner and Deputy Smith assisted police in the arrest.

Thaddeus Meade Felton Frederick Frederick City Hospital Mr. Felton North Markety Street Everett Ceresville Edward D. Shriner Raymond L. Kelly Felton and Kelly Felton Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church John A Nancy Eshelman Felton Maude C. Felton Thaddeus M. Felton, Jr John G. Felton Jhome Laura V. Felton I. M. Boor Bedford Fred Oler Mt. Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son Roosevelt Marshall Daysville Justice Bennett Fred Quick Marshall Quick Hiltner Smith

Weather Today and December Precipitation Figures

The report covers precipitation for 24 hours ending today and December totals. It lists excess precipitation in 1934 through December 1, compares normal December figures, and gives yesterday's high and last night's low temperatures with the corresponding figures from a year ago. Also includes sunrise and sunset times and moonrise and moonset for tomorrow.

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Welcome to 1935: banks close as New Year begins

Frederick’s year end ushers in a light holiday pattern with Monday possible, but Tuesday mostly a standalone New Year. Banks and stores close for the day, post office services curtailed yet open morning windows, mail collections downtown, watchnight observed in churches, and a return to regular business Wednesday as calendar and fiscal year resume.

Frederick

Past Masters Meet Elects Officers at Frederick Masonic Temple

The Past Masters Association of Frederick County held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple. Four candidates received the Past Master degree and officers were elected for the coming year. A dinner followed at the Francis Scott Key hotel in the Blue and Grey room.

Frederick County Masonic Temple Lawrence E. Bentz Robert B. Crothers Francis A. Edmonds George F. Stunkle Harry B. Mueller Baltimore Grand Lodge of Maryland H. Noel Haller Francis Scott Key Hotel

Mild Flu Epidemic Reported in Maryland

Baltimore December 29 AP A mild epidemic of influenza was reported in Maryland by Dr R H Riley director of the State Department of Health. He said the situation is not serious with no deaths and that bad colds are prevalent but flu cases few. He urged bed rest for colds and early physician contact along with ample fluids.

Baltimore Maryland R. H. Riley State Department of Health

Xmas Meeting of Lions at Hotel Frederick Luncheon

The Lions Club held a Christmas party at noon Thursday at the Hotel Frederick. The entertainment committee organized the event. Santa Claus was played by four members who gave humorous gifts to each member. The Saint Nicks were C Thomas Summers H David Hagan Roger B Wolfe and Rev Walph E Hartman. A Hart Etchison presided with City Engineer Elmer SiC Maxwell attending as a guest.

LIONS Lions Club Frederick Santa Claus Saint Nicks C. Thomas Summers H David Hagan Roger B Wolfe Walph E Hartman A. Hart Etchison Elmer Sic Maxwell

States Compile Liquor Revenue in First Year

States operating their own liquor systems posted millions in added revenue, while a federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled the state liable for federal liquor taxes including a 1 million floor tax, challenging sovereignty. Federal estimates projected national revenue near 525 million. Pennsylvania stood out with about 11 million in income from state stores.

Associated Press New York Pennsylvania Uquor

American Girl Arrested in Germany Over Remarks

Miss Elsa Sittell of New York was arrested in Waldmohr Germany for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hitler’s storm troopers and Nazi guards. She disappeared while traveling near the French border and was taken into custody at Schoeneberg station after a restaurant encounter led to accusations of slanderous remarks.

Waldmohr Germany Elsa Sittell New York Miss Sittell Schoeneberg Gangler Schoeneberg Station

City of Baltimore to Have Healthy Surplus

Baltimore reports a year end surplus of about 2.42 million dollars, $460000 above earlier estimates. The city remains largely in the black, needing only December receipts equal to December 1933 to finish with a 1934 surplus, as daily revenues stay ahead of last year.

Baltimore

Final rush for auto tags at State office in Baltimore

Baltimore December 29 The final rush for automobile tags drew about a thousand people to the State Motor Vehicle Commissioner’s office as the last day to secure licenses before New Year’s Day approached. All cashiers and clerks were used to issue tags and those in line at closing time would receive them. Miss Etta Lambert, 70, remained in serious condition at Frederick City Hospital after being struck by a car near 344 West Patrick Street on Christmas Eve.

Baltimore Etta Lambert West Patrick Street He ‘Frederick City Hospital

Alumni Hold Dance at Hotel Frederick

Alumni of Brunswick High School held a very enjoyable dance at Hotel Frederick Friday night. The event began at 9 o clock and a supper was served at midnight. One hundred couples attended the gathering.

Brunswick High School Hotel Frederick

Engagement of Miss Helma Hann to Laurens Bowers announced

Mr and Mrs John D Hann announce the engagement of their daughter Helma L Hann to Laurens N Bowers son of Mr and Mrs John W Bowers The announcement was made at Miss Hanns home during a card party Prizes were won by Miss Mul dared DeLashmutt Earl Roelke and John Hull Miss Hann a Frederick High School graduate 1925 and Sargent School of Physical Education graduate 1928 has been girls physical education instructor at Frederick High School and active in City Playground work Laurens N Bowers Frederick High School graduate 1925 is manager of the Gulf service station at Seventh and Market streets No wedding date set.

John D. Hann East Seventh Street Helma L Laurens N. Bowers John W. Bowers East South Street Miss Hann Bridge Muldared DeLashmutt Earl Roelke John Hull Hann Frederick High School Sargent School of Physical Education Cambridge Mass Bowers Gulf Service Seventh and Market Streets Howard A. Quinn View Pearl Charlotte John Stiles Rockville New Market Grange Jug Bridge Woman's Club Stiles WN. C. Stiles Maryland Myr Howard Quinn E G, Jenkins Dorothy Emerson Charlotte Quinn Naomi Shoemaker Louise Peasey Ruth Nicodemus Ruth Schaffer Dorothy Coblent Lucile Nicodemus Agatha Hoke Mildred Quinn Mary Elizabeth Stauffer Nellie Witter John Lilles Norman Hull Pascal Benn George Stauffer John Arthur Summers Charles Hoke Edwin Flock Merril Tiet Eston Hoffman Russell Keller Donald Utterback Maurice Ahalt Francis Derr Atlee Compher Mr. Nicodemus Henry Summers Joshua Summers

Two youths identified as tourist inn bandits

Belair December 29 two young men in a bullet scarred car were held at the state police sub station near Conowingo in connection with the holdup of Mrs Sadie Ayers at a Rising Sun tourist camp last night. Mrs Ayers identified both men as the holdup duo. Police noted two bullet holes in the car, not fresh.

Belair APJ Oxford State Police Conowingo Sadie Ayers Rising Sun J R. Buckworth Ayers Ned Buckworth

Market Trims New Year Gains on Quiet Wall Street

New York stock market tones down holiday cheer as gains hold with steady close. Turnover hits 780000 shares, call money returns to 1 percent, and optimism persists in equities amid holiday caution and profit taking. Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 5 holds meeting with Mary Appleberger presiding and plans for January events.

New York

Weather Outlook For North and Middle Atlantic States

Weather outlook shows a week beginning Monday with rain in the south and snow or rain in the north. Snow occurs midweek, with further snow or rain possible in the south by weekend. Warmer conditions are expected early in the week, with temperatures rising by Friday.

North Middle Atlantic South

Bilbo Silence Stuns Washington Politicos In New Deal Era

Washington notes highlight Senator-elect Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi as unusually quiet in the capital, with Pat Harrison seen guiding the silence while Huey Long faces discouraging party alignment. Recalled memories of Bilbo’s past as a bold AAA figure contrast with his current reticence, and speculation swirls about crosswise ties with Long and possible future political moves.

Washington Theodore G. Bilbo Mississippi Bibo AAA Pat Harrison Pat Bilbo Heath Huey Long Huey Washington News Long

Missing plane reported near Rockwood New York

An Albany report states a Boston-Cleveland airliner missing since last night radioed that it believed it was near Rockwood seven miles west of Gloversville. Pilot Ernest E Dryer said the three pilots and one passenger were safe and near a signal fire guiding searchers.

Albany Rockwood Gloversville Adirondack Ernest E.dryer Dryer American Airlines United States Canada

Japan Renews Call for Equality in Naval Pact

Washington dispatch reports Japan scrap of the Washington naval treaty effective December 31 1934 and a push for a new pact based on a common upper armament limit for the United States Britain and the Far East. Ambassador Saito voiced willingness to discard half the navy if such a limit is agreed and urged abolition of offensive weapons with emphasis on defensive balance. The Japanese Foreign Office explained the need to end unequal armaments for national defense and to deter naval arms races.

Washington Japan Hiroshi Saito State Department Hull United States Great Britain Far Eastern Japanese Foreign Office

Radio Racket Warning Issued by Local Police Chief

Police Chief Allen Bartels warns residents about a radio test scam operated by a man calling himself I. N. McAllister with a fake Baltimore address. Victim Mrs. James P. Gooch of Doubs lost $4.75 after a “free” radio test. two tubes swapped for a replacement later cashed her check. Baltimore police found the claimed National Radio Service to be defunct and the follow-up address false. It is unclear if others were targeted.

Allen Bartels I. N. McAllister Baltimore James P. Gooch Doubs Bartgis McAllister

Berman Habeas Petition Dismissed By Judge

Easton Md Dec 29 Chief Judge W Mason Shehan dismissed the twentieth habeas corpus petition of Louis Berman serving a life term for murder The judge denied reopening the proceedings for two weeks noting the insanity plea had been properly considered at trial

Easton W. Mason Shehan Louis Berman Berman Shehan

Taken to Westminster after Carroll assault arrest

A Carroll county charge of assault and battery led to the arrest Friday night of Edward Chaney near Harrisville by Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Smith. Chaney was delivered to Deputy Sheriff Pickett and jailed in Westminster.

Westminster Carroll County Edward Chaney Harrisville Sherif Charles W. Smith

State to present evidence Hauptmann spent Lindbergh ransom

New Jersey prosecutors will argue Hauptmann began spending the 50000 Lindbergh ransom days after payment and before knowing Isador Fish, showing strangers at the crime time. They will trace 49600 dollars through channels, present Fish correspondence, and call a theater ticket seller to link a ransom bill to Hauptmann.

Flemington M. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Isador Fish New Jersey Jt Aard Hauptmann Fish Germany Hauptman Unis New York

Engagement of Charlotte Quinn to John Stiles Noted at 4-H Party

Mr and Mrs Howard A Quinn announce the engagement of their daughter Charlotte to John Stiles of Rockville. The couple, both active in Maryland 4 H club work, were named at a candlelight ceremony during a 4 H Senior Council gathering at the Quinn residence near Pearl.

Roosevelt to See Robinson Late Today

President Roosevelt arranged for a late afternoon conference with Senator Robinson of Arkansas to discuss plans for the coming congressional session. The meeting, reported from Washington, signals ongoing efforts as the Democratic reader notes the agenda.

Roosevelt Robinson Washington Senator Robinson Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Levy T. M. Felton Miller Services McDunn W. Va Ien Beiler WED Mr. Bowers Mary Appleberger Charles F. Seener Mass Celeste Thomas Priday Sisyphus Rodney Dutcher Benny Mennan Press Club Julus Deutch Socialist Army Schutzbund Dollfuss Austria Mussolini Deutch Austra Dallfuss Schuschnig Tyrol Italy Senate Casey du Pont du Pont Brothers F. R. Roosevelt New Democracy Douglas Corinth Individu NEA Service, Inc White House Barbara Cushing New Haven Conn Lsted Miss Cushing Harvard Franklin Roosevelt Sako Stranger U. S Carpenter Miss Quinn Mr. Stiles
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