Weather Year 1932 Shows Extreme Yet Not Record Sums
The year 1932 ends with a colder December and wet months totaling unusual rainfall across months. Snowfall reaches 16 1-2 inches while annual totals hover near long term normals, yielding a year with notable extremes but few outright records. Weather observer notes damp foggy conditions and hints at a harsh New Year ahead with five very wet months recorded.
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Farm Near Burkittsville Sold After Auction
The Les Hovey farm of 129 acres on the state road near Burkittsville was sold this morning to Mrs. Vi Ross, formerly of Frederick, for 6,070 dollars. The mortgage on the property stood at 5,500 dollars. The Kane property included 120 acres with two small fields and 37 acres, plus several buildings and improvements. Grant Hoomer acted as auctioneer with Ghades McC. Mathies as attorney.
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Weather summary for today and December data
Weather notes show 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am at 2.21 inches for December to date. December normal is 3.11 inches while 1931 December actual was 1.99 inches. Excess 1932 precipitation through December 1 stands at 9.48 inches. Yesterday’s temp was 42 below, high and low are listed as 11 and 41 above, sunset at 4 56 pm and sunrise tomorrow 7 31 am. Moonrise 10 54 am, moonset 10 37 pm.
Schools Reopen Tuesday After Holiday Set-Up
Frederick County recalls December attendance hit by grippe illness as schools resume Tuesday after Christmas New Year vacation. Examinations planned for January. Hood College students begin term with updated schedules and campus events continuing.
No successor named for L O P Home superintendent
A board member states no successor to Albert T. White as superintendent of the L O P Home on North Market Street has been appointed or named until late January. It is noted that the home will be led by Charles Ballimore with possible changes expected. supervision has been vacant since last year.
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Woman Hurt in Fall from Hotel Window
In Chester Pennsylvania on December 31 Mrs Jme wife of W Wat G Boz of the Pennsylvania Railroad of Acre Harrisourg Pa fell or jumped from a fourth story hotel window. She sustained a probable hip fracture and serious internal injuries. Her husband is present but offered no explanation of the incident. Mrs Kilneis and her daughter of Isaac HB Faulkner are noted in the report as family.
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Memorial plans for Jackson and Lee observed on January nineteenth
The Alexander Fourg Camp Sons and Friends of Veterans and Fitzhugh Lee Chapter tuned by Daughters of the Federation announce observances for Robert E. Lee and Jackson. Plans include memorial programs and renewed membership drives. Local organizers emphasize Confederate era sentiment and historical data.
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No Paper Monday Delays New Year’s Chance to Hear
A garbled notice indicates no paper Monday and a chance at New Year’s event failing. It mentions the Nets and a business office in the Monday 3 o clock window, implying scheduling or issuance confusion for the following week.
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Blood Evidence and Roanoke Arrest Tie McCain Case
Henderson North Carolina mayor says a man calling himself Dr M E Yergin was taken into custody in Roanoke Virginia as part of the search for missing Henderson attorney and former state senator R S McCain. Columbus detectives report stains on McCain belongings are human blood, the investigation focuses on murder as search widens in Washington County and Hagerstown. Roosevelt allies plan a New York conference with Garner Robinson and other leaders to discuss Democratic agenda and possible disarmament measures.
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McCain
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Washington
Roosevelt
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Severe Gales Sweep Southern Irish Coast
Severe gales along the southern Irish coast disrupt towns at Cobh Ireland. The storm causes coats to be torn from wearers and disrupts daily life as residents cope with the harsh weather. Additionally wedding licenses issued in Rockville and local notices touch on area inhabitants.
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Swollen Rivers Evict 400 Families From Homes
AP reports swollen rivers in Tennessee forced 400 families from Cha tanooga and nearby areas. Rescue trucks moved people into school houses and empty buildings as rain eased. Downriver counties watched crests and hoped for receding waters as headwaters began to calm. Authorities faced continuing flooding in Georgia and Alabama as rain persisted.
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Stocks End Year With Last Minute Slump
New York stocks closed 1932 with a late decline as tobacco weakness spread to other sectors. The final hour was steadier, total volume around 459 000 shares, with several issues showing losses near a point.
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Hoover Heads to Sea for New Year's Day Fishing
President Hoover set a dawn outing with three sailfish already in his wake and planned a long day at sea. Justice Stone and Lawrence Richey accompanied him guided by Captain Herman Gray as more members joined another fishing party aboard a Palm Beach vessel.
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Congress Economy Axe Chopping Twigs
Washington woes over education printing costs illustrate how tiny savings vanish in a maze of debates. A House subcommittee scale and full committee shuffle the proposed 40 000 down to 20 000 then back to 40 000 amid pressure from education champions and fiscal critics.
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Papers Consolidate Business Management in Virginia News
Va Dec 31 AP The Ledger-Dispatch and Virginian Pilot will be consolidated in business management. A new corporation will own and operate both papers. The Ledger-Dispatch traces to the former Public Ledger and Dispatch combined in 1902, and later merged with the Norfolk Landmark in 1912.
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South Africa rocked by a severe historic earthquake
An AP report from Johannesburg recalls a massive tremor across Natal and the Orange Free State with wide property damage and people fleeing homes. Minor road accidents and scattered injuries are noted as aftershocks prompt cautious evacuation. The quake disrupts parts of Zululand and Dane Free State with limited guidance on casualties.
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Stricken Pastor Leaves Hospital
A pastor named Kuhlman, formerly Frecence, has retired from munis after suffering a medical emergency while walking on the street. The incident occurred Friday, and he was discharged as a two‑state resident.
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Luxury tax gains support in Maryland debate
Maryland sentiment shifts toward a luxury tax as a revenue option for the upcoming legislature. Backers favor a 10 percent levy on cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco and 20 percent on soft drinks and chewing gum, while opposing a general sales tax and tobacco levies. Opposition centers on tobacco being overtaxed, with soft drinks drawing more sympathy.
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Clifton Hotel Burns at Niagara Falls Ont
Fire rips Clifton hotel at Niagara Falls with smoke filled rooms. Several firefighters overcome by smoke carried out as flames threaten Lafayette Hotel next door. Winter closure spared guests but property damage exceeds 500000 dollars, possibly 1,000,000. Fire crews battle blaze near cataracts and gorge.
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Life term escapee flees Spring Grove for third time
Henry Rolls alias Henry Gross a life term man for murder escaped from Spring Grove State Hospital near Catonsville for the third time. The 76 year old was believed to have hidden saw blades in a pillow slip to cut his way out with help from friends outside the hospital. He was transferred as a memorial case from the penitentiary after his conviction for killing James Eates of Charles County.
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New York Records Warm December 31 in History
New York on December 31 posted a new temperature record for the date as the thermometer at the Weather Bureau reached a high of 60 degrees, surpassing the 1884 mark. The forecast called for a mixed week with snow or rain in northern areas Tuesday and a pattern of colder days ahead.
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Young Women's League Holds Executive Meeting
An executive meeting of the Young Women's League was held at Mrs. Alfred W. Gaver's home Thursday evening. Plans were made for a card party to be held in late January. The regular monthly meeting will be on January 3 at the M. C. a, 7:30 p.m.
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