13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
More snow lingers with up to four inches by noon and roads blocked across Frederick County. Reports describe plows and volunteers clearing routes as crews work to reopen main corridors and emergency access amid continued wintry conditions.
A report notes Swanson suffers a fracture at home causing injury and damage to the residence. No further details available.
Members of the Brangers classis held special meetings at Grace Matvers to consider a proposed merger among congregations. Attendance was affected by weather with several pastors and delegates unable to attend. Rev. R. Kresge led parts of the session and Rev. Adamsown presided at related discussions.
State police at Sub-station B report several weather related incidents as ice covers highways. motorists struggle to progress while crews clear roads. a moving van and a truck from Stores Company collided near Ridgeville along the National Highway, with serious accidents not yet confirmed.
Market brief notes selective buying supporting rail and utility shares. Cotton trade shows modest activity while currency and bond markets show mixed signals as investors weigh prices and demand.
In Creagerstown near the Reo home a county housewife was injured when she fell while carrying a bucket of coal. The woman, Mrs Kois, fractured her left arm but the fracture was reduced and she is reported improving.
Roosevelt petitions flood Illinois and nearby states as GOP tactics to win in November surface. Reports say Democratic and Republican factions prepare primaries in multiple states with rivals hammering unity and strategy ahead of elections.
A historic ice drive sees cattle moved across the Potomac on a frozen river binding Maryland and Virginia. Four-horse teams guide horses and carts from an island farm as crews work under steady ice, with thickness measured at several inches and the river frozen for about three weeks.
A weather postponement delays a death inquiry into Sergeant Weber V. Hunter in Crisfield. Major Enoch Berton Carey and Major General Mason A. Reckord were involved, with counsel Amos W. Woodcock unavailable. The session, tied to Hunter's death, is rescheduled due to poor conditions.
The death of William K. Miller, 71, occurred at his home in Philadelphia after a heart attack shortly after 6 o clock. He was the eldest son of the late Barker Miller and Eliza Barker Morres of Littlestown and is survived by his sister Mrs. Mame tona Coma and other relatives.
A harsh northern storm disrupts shipping and lighthouses with only six left operating between Baltimore and the Virginia Capes. Snow and ice halt travel from Western Maryland to New Jersey as two dozen other regions report severe conditions and casualties across Europe and Asia with at least 133 deaths.
An army of volunteers cleared and prepared the new skating rink west of Baker Park for night skating. Temporary workers and local volunteers shoveled snow to clear ice while motors and lights were kept running to keep the venue open despite severe weather.
Travel troubles kept the three western Maryland counties from attending the state commissioner meeting in Annapolis. Allegany County representatives learned other boards had abandoned plans to attend. Only Allegany County sent a delegation, while the others canceled due to travel difficulties.
In Ganmisch Partenkirchen Germany Norway climbs to first in unofficial Olympic team rankings as Charles Mathisen wins the 1500 meters and Oddbjorn Hazen fuels a Norwegian sweep in speed skating and cross country jumping. Leo Fresinger, a 19 year old from Chicago, finishes fourth in the 1500 meter to give the United States three points and move to sixth.
Directors of Microstom hovel ya Te cent protocol convened with Holmes D. Baker presiding in place of James H Gambrul Jr. They hope for a favorable response to letters requesting action by March first.
A criminal libel trial ends as the defendant dies. The case had focused on statements allegedly damaging to officials and public figures, with proceedings halted pending legal actions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a News-Post style release and a management reference. It includes stray phrases about a Ness and an East location with unclear details. The readable content is insufficient for concrete facts or named entities.
Cameron County health officer Dr Rows completed immunization of 200 pupils at Boorssoro School and nearby elementary pupils after a scarlet fever outbreak last month. No new cases in two weeks.
Lloyd Fisher, chief of Hauptmann's staff, welcomed Samuel Leibowitz into the celebrated case but doubts Leibowitz can rely on Hauptmann's story. Fisher says Hauptmann has told only one tale since arrest, Flemington trial, and his belief may not aid the defense.
Austin W. Gaver died at one o'clock this morning at his home 729 Mozier avenue after a three week illness of complications. He was 35 years old and a son of former L Giewown and W Gaver of Mic. He had been postmaster and later weighmaster at the Pant of Rocks with Rad Saturcar faneval.
A large card party held at the house of Lou s BF Schoolman attracted 2 coffee sellers and Mrs Char Ross Jr. A cocoanut can punch candy and cake were on sale. The committee expressed appreciation for today’s public response to the event in support of the hospital.
Reported fires and extreme cold caused numerous deaths and injuries across Iowa New Jersey Minnesota New York Montana and California. Authorities count 16 dead at Victoria Mansion in Lakewood New Jersey and multiple other fatal incidents linked to fires floods and cold weather.
A fragment indicates a military training issue tied to Essex Virginia. The text mentions a classis and church connections, with unclear details about reaffirmation or growth. Further readable facts are limited.
Precise historic weather note shows February 1938 values with forecast terms. Mentions yesterday high and low, moon and sun timings, and vague month indicators. Contains garbled phrases and nonstandard terms but preserves basic meteorological details.
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