Ear ends with water supply far short of annual needs
Deficient precipitation left the water supply well below required annual levels. Officials warned residents of continued shortages as rainfall failed to meet forecasts.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
1
Water reserves fall as rains fade in winter drought
Streams in Fishing creek and Tuscarora receivers run dry after Christmas rains retreat. Reservoirs drop below needed levels as the frozen ground slows meltwater, with Frederick's supply near half normal. Officials plan storage for future shortages while awaiting normal precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Creek
Tuscarora
Frank Weddie
Harry Hamrick
Frederick
Toeaz
Mosday
Vitality Fades for Joffre on Last Day of Year
Paris reports Marshal Joffre shows signs of exhaustion and semi conscious state on the year’s final day. Doctors say his blood pressure is weak as condolence messages pour in from around the world. Vatican transmitted a benediction message from the Holy Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Turkey prices drop as New Year rush eases demand
Readable segments show turkey prices slipping under 33 cents per pound with several markets quoting lower around Christmas period. Dealers note limited demand and lingering supply factors as holiday sales cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Cemandt
Land of Vergil subject trip detailed by alumnae
Miss Cherine Weber told the PF F. Seminary Alumnae Club of her Vergilian cruise to Italy for the Vergil celebration. She described Troy and Aeneas journeys with stops at Naxos Paros Ios and other ancient sites including Crete and Carthage, noting Rome during the Italy quake period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergi
Cherine Wehler
Charles E. Wehler
PFF
Tuesiar
Ana Edward G. Grove
West
Suest
Rome
Ttaly
Troy
Aeneas
Miss’ ‘Weber
Chanak
Muins
Antandriz
Enos
Thrace
Apollo
Diana
Naxos
Paros
Ios
Homer
Thera
Crete
Acazas
Candis
Strophades
Ithaca
Leusata
Actia
Mark Antony
Corias
Astma
Drepanum
Carthage
Juno
Euboean
Cumae
Creusa
Tim
Mt. Ida
Turner
Natos
Worsia
Bacchus
Arate
Thesus
Italy
Actum
Mark Anthony
Buthrotum
Aezeas
Seria
Charybdis
Jetsnow
Poris
Miss Webser
Samer
Femor
Omarion
Dingite Asidars
Langly
Mrs Jesse M Haughip Home on East Thin 26
Mrs Jesse M Haughip was found at her home on East Thin 26 in a local residential notice. Neighbors reported no unusual activity and authorities are monitoring the scene for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M. Haughip
East Thin
News-Post 1931 Year Book Ready for Distribution
The News-Post announces the 1931 Year Book and Almanac, a 123 page county survey with 84 pages of local data and 32 pages of almanac material. It covers population, census figures for 1930, official election data, county and city officials from 1901 to 1930, banks, taxes, roads, health, and education, with thousands of names and photos. Subscribers get a free copy by visiting the office or paying mailing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
Frederick Cox
Posulay
Maryland
Cou
Agrij
Pelmarr
Fred
Weavers i
Frederick City
Frederick
Hood College
Board of Visitors
Maryland State School For Deaf
Touncy
Ptce
Frederick County
Herptens
Fredgouty
Lsted
Visa5
News and Post
New Sheriff In Office At Sandy Election
In a contested election H Lansfa of Sandywas elected sheriff. Prescott and Robes B. Pez Jr are named to county offices. Charles Maddox wins county surveyor post and will take oath soon. details indicate several officials sworn in on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lansfa
Sandy
Prescon B. Rar
Sieiman Prescot
Prescott
Roseville
Robes B. Pez, Jr
RocktTik
Pe- Tate
Charles Maddox
Wake
Ce Monny
Perate
Drought Devastates Maryland Farms with 40 Million Loss
An official report estimates Maryland farmers faced about 40 million dollars in losses from a severe drought. Crop failures spanned pasture hay dairy stock and many crops with low prices and reduced yields across grains fruits truck crops and vegetables. Reduced freight rates aided some relief while extension workers prepared plans to help farmers cope and rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Jana
Steuftident Makere
Lewis i Ding
Waldo Newcomer
Baltt / ‘Trust Company
Mutherimd
Federal Congress
Maryland
Drouthesty
Farmera
Drouth
Death of White House naval aide sparks mystery probe
Washington reports say Lieutenant Bruce Settle, a White House naval aide, died amid secrecy as investigators probe possible poisoning. Deputy Coroner Rogers will review delays in notification and whether the officer’s death was properly approved before detectives pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Fruce Seite
Dre, Jr
Bruce Sette
Whie House
Naval
Navy
Rogers
District of Columbia
I Navy Yard
Sete
wRich
In Feed Stelem Frere Treck on Washington Street
A report from northwest Washington describes a Monday night theft along 21st Street and B streets with thieves taking 0 pounds of coffee, 14 pounds of fresh country sausage, and 3 dozen eggs from a tote valued at 363 dollars. The incident involves Mulinix of Fredericx and Teeedes, with local area wording indicating a meal theft in the Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulinix
Predericx
Teeedes
Washington
15 Year Old Boy Implicated in Extortion Plot Near Cintonville
In Cintonville Wisconsin a 15 year old extortionist along with two younger companions attempted to collect 10 000 dollars from Dr W J Finney. A posse halted the plan after a brief chase ending with arrests of the youths aged 15 14 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cintonville
Wis
W. J. Finner
Finney
Waugaca County
Larrivations and Frank Statements From Open Bur
In the fragmentary note, references to an open bur a the Fresevick alroom of a Simmons mate a serial are seen. The text mentions The 3 Tore Canaca Saanich convent and loss center, with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresevick
Simmons
Canaca
Saanich
Atencan Ace
Construction of Bridges Feature Ochl Road Work
Public works page highlights road and bridge projects led by Ochl including road resurfacing and structural upgrades. Officials call for timely completion and caution drivers near active sites. Construction plans emphasize safety measures and local traffic impacts.
Ridgeville Gaithersburg Improvements For Safety
State Roads Commission review highlights safety upgrades in Frederick area. Monocacy river bridge at Frederick Junction and Ridgeville Gaithersburg crossing completed with costly enhancements. Plans include new steel and concrete bridge over the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Frederick Junction and highway widening projects along the pike to improve traffic flow and reduce curve danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Frederick Engneer Thomas
Frederick Junction
Ridgeville
Gaithersburg
Gene
Balimore
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Ceres
Jug Bridge
Uvifer
Baltimore and
Oho
Monocacy River
Natch
Jhans
Padge
Prederick
Emmley
Lewistown
Harmony Grove
Dee and Wotmans
Sunshine-Roxburys
Gromery
Howard Coz
Commissioners Inspect More Roads in Urbana District
County commissioners survey rural routes in Urbana District under A H Derr and John W Grove. Planned work includes two miles on New Midway road to LeGore bridge and two to three miles on Rocky Hill road, plus improvements from Link's Bridge toward Woodsporo. Several stone road projects begin soon to provide employment. Low bids for monterey and jail supplies were opened Tuesday but not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stus
Urbana
A. H. Derr
Frederick Junction
John W. Grove
New Midway
LeGore Bridge
Rocky Hi
Woodsporo
Rocky Hill Church
Link
Monterue
Estate to Son in Hambieton Will Bequeaths Bulk to Heir
The bulk of banker T Edward Hambietons estate, amassed in Baltimore and New York, is left to son T Edward Hambieton Jr after his death on December 23. Probate was entered Tuesday. Estimates place the estate in the millions with life insurance policies up to 4 million dollars. A 20 000 per year allowance to widow Adelaide McAlpin Hambieton continues during her widowhood before a possible remarriage, after which the estate reverts to the son. Hambieton, a Reno Nevada resident since October, shot himself at 44. his wife contemplates divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edward Hambieton
Baltimore
New York
Hambleton
Peaker
Adelaide McAlpin Hambleton
Tbe
Reno
New
Put
Trash and Old Papers Threaten Maryland State House
Fire hazard in the basement of the Maryland State House cited after a tour by Governor Ritchie and fire marshal Jose Fisher. They referenced destruction of records in a recent North Dakota capitol fire and urged immediate removal of trash and old papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Annapoli
Maryland
George Washington
Ritchie
Jose AL Fisher
Annapolis
Fisher
State House
Wiliam Gardner
North Dakota
Bismarck
Most Unethical Says Cousens of Hoover Statement
Washington headlines quote Senator Cousens calling Hoover’s four system railway merger plan “most unethical.” Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio outlines a workable approach while noting disputes over minor points to be settled by arbitration. Willard says Western Maryland remains under B&O control amid consolidation talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Cousens
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Mickmoan
Hedouse
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Willard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Penneylvania
Bettimors
Onto
New York
Propaniel
Waheesis
Uhe
Seaboard Air Site
Cousns Sai
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Mrr
Willard Aid
Maryland
Ochs
Kansas
Wabash
Npection of The News Readership Deadline Notice
The notice urges readers to submit notices or inquiries by 5 p.m. Thursday. It lists contact points and deadlines for submission to the newspaper office.
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