31 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
1
December cold wave brings fine skating with eight inches ice on storage reservoir dam at Fishing Creek. The 1935 snowfall set a new record for the past fifty-one years, surpassing 1934 by over two percent and far above the forty-year average. Subnormal precipitation limited rainfall. January brought heavy snow followed by a long cold spell.
The record notes a 700 acre extension on South Mountain timber tracts, with a property near Braddock bought by George R. Dean for 8150 and 2 three acre woods to South Mountain bought by Samuel Crone near Middletown for 5, Rev. Millard G. Wilson of Gloverdale served as executor, Leslie N. Cablentz as attorney, and Emmett R. Bowlus as auctioneer.
Heavy snow slows sewer project as workmen plan to resume Thursday with shovels while machine aid remains limited. First pipe shipment for Ligon & Ligon contractors arrives. five snow trucks clear Frederick streets. Mayor Maxwell notes crews stay in service until streets thaw and gutters can be flushed.
Liquor sales rise across Montgomery County as retailers report stronger demand. The year to date shows growth across multiple districts, with retailers citing steady consumer spending and promotions driving the uptick. Local officials note continued licensing activity and enforcement maintaining compliance.
A sensational report states James G. McDana denied an arraignment and faced accusations of persecuting minorities, including Jews, Protestants, and Catholics. The piece notes he pushed to curb Nazi regulations amid rising tension and calls from officials for action.
Governor to review highway project amid protests from residents along the National Highway. The Roads Commission faced withdrawal of a $1,000 appropriation as the referendum outcome looms. Proponents and opponents are to be heard before the governor who may abandon the project if interest lags.
State warms slowly from cold spell with sunshine returning to many areas. Eastern Shore towns face lingering ice and overflows from Hope Creek, while Oxford and Easton dig out after storms. Through-bus service restored. coast guard reports ice still blocking some bays and islands.
At the Masonic annual Christmas affair representatives from Grove and Ralph GK and two Democrats attended. Congressman David Lewis was the principal speaker, delivering remarks to the gathering.
An early report from Baltimore details a roscus from tf dar skipper who identified Barton Scattergood. The ship was lost at sea after a mishap near the coast, with Captain Dani mig and two crew members aboard. The incident remains unclear with scattered fragments and unclear names but confirms a vessel sinking off the harbor.
Former police chief Johan ieates Ds died at his daughter's home. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at M. R. Etchwon and Son Funeral Home with services and burial at Obsex cemetery.
Fragmented notes describe an annual banquet for Past Masters and officers including attendees Gute S Hal Grover L Michael Frank B Sayira L Miliez A Raccifl and Me Hannans. The readable items hint at a formal floor arrangement and remarks by a speaker, with no clear outcomes or dates.
An unclear report notes a line drawn on relief matters at a Tri county area in Alabama. The fragment mentions federal involvement and occupancy issues and hints at economic measurements and public concerns. The text repeats phrases about bacon and percentages without clear context or dates.
A fragmentary wartime report notes bombing of an ambulance unit tied to Italian forces. The text mentions a Demtu son-in-law and Italian reserves, with chaotic details about a fire and celebratory market scenes. The readability is very low and specific facts are unclear.
Minnesota action sent to the Senate references four a MA five and EAB O in a folded context. readable fragments note legislative routing without clear dates or full names in this clip.
Word has been received of the death Sunday afternoon at Robert Lace head of Pleasant School. The cause is believed to be pneumonia. He was 24 years old. Lace began teaching at Libertytoa and had been a substitute at Frostburg. He attended Frostburg State Teachers College and taught at Pleasant before his illness. Tests indicate he grew ill with a severe cold while at his Frostburg home and passed away after a short illness.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a controversial move on United States gold policy involving a contract term and high level appeals. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but reference a major governmental action and potential conflict over gold clauses.
A large crowd of motorists queued for markers amid a local event indicated by sparse OCR text. The scene suggests a public distribution or sale requiring orderly lines and early arrival.
The report provides a brief forecast noting temperature conditions for today and tomorrow. It mentions a time stamp around 11 32 a m and references a forecast window but lacks clear data on exact temperatures or locations.
A chaotic scene unfolded as Charles Lindbergh and his wife entered the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool with their infant son, guarded by a crowd of detectives. The newborn’s father, closely watched, led his family from the steamer American Importer through the gangplank to hotel rooms after a tense dockside arrival and public glare.
A fragmentary note describes a couple traveling and a man writing a book, with unclear context and place names partially readable. The text references a shipper and his wife, and hints at Cecile and Cape 2 but lacks concrete events or dates.
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