Snow and cold grip Frederick County streets in Feb winter
A brisk northeast snowstorm blankets Frederick County with wet, drifting snow and freezing temps. Roads remain open though chains urged. forecasters expect clearing and colder temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Police report light traffic disruption as state roads coordinate snowfall response.
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Frederick
Buckeystown
South Mountain
Columbus
Seaboard
Frederick Shop i
Frederick Counans
Mrs Morris Receives Zonta Club Gift At Farewell Party
Adjutant Bernard C Morris and his wife Mrs Rachel E Morris unit member were honored at a Zonta Club farewell party hosted by Miss Helen Smith. The couple plans to move to Clarksburg West Virginia next week to oversee Salvation Army work. The evening featured games, stunts, and refreshments.
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Rachel E. Morris
Zonta Club
Helen Smith
Morris
Bernard C. Morris
Clarksburg
W. Va
Weather record shows heavy precipitation and temps
Precipitation to date 2454 inches in February, normal 295 inches. February 1936 actual 41 inches. Excess in 1927 precipitation by February 1 2.99 inches. Yesterday high 53, low last night 32. Compared with last year high 42, low 22. Sunsets 447 pm, sunrise 624 am, moon set 1219 am.
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Afoon
Farm tenancy security urged by Roosevelt in Congress
President Roosevelt told Congress a report by his farm tenancy committee demands action to aid tenants and small farmers. He called for broad measures including liberal credit for tenant owners, modest loans with guidance, retirement of unfit land by public agencies, and state local cooperation to improve leasing systems.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Oyster Roast by Elks prompts near 400 tickets sold
Nearly four hundred tickets were sold for the February 22 oyster roast at the State Armory, run by Frederick Lodge No. 684 B P O Elks. Proceeds support the lodge’s charitable work in Frederick county. An estimated 780 to 1,000 people may attend. tickets allow unlimited oysters. A Baltimore caterer and several staff will serve, using seven gas stoves provided by Potomac Edison Company. Committee members include Clarence C. Carty, Leonard A. Shult, C Frederick Knock, Manuel M. Weinberg, Patrick M. Schnauler, John Ft. Liegsed, Anthony d. Cineatia, Charles Byerly, Sr., and Francis Petrott.
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State Armory
Frederick Lodge
O, Elks
Frederick County
Baltimore
Potomac Fdison Company
Clarence C. Carty
Leonard A. Shult
C. Frederick Knock
Manuel M. Weinberg
Patrick M. Schnauler
John Ft. Lie
Condemnation Suit Award Made By Jury In Hagerstown
A circuit court jury in Hagerstown awarded Garland E. Groh 430 dollars for a tract along Route 40 near Buyetts. The State Roads Commission plans a curve elimination project, taking 1.16 acres in fee and an additional 0. AB acres in eviction. The case underlines the state project impact on landowners and property acquisitions.
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Hagerstown
Garland E. Groh
Buyetts
State Roads Commission
The
Roads Commission
Dynamite Clears Car From County Road Mud
A 1928 Chevrolet owned by L. L. Gregg of Dickerson was stuck on Urbana district road near Thurston described as the county’s worst road. Neighbors tried rails and a tow truck failed. dynamite was used to blast the mud, freeing the car as dawn light appeared. The incident underscores farm neighbors’ complaints about winter road conditions and tax protests over road neglect.
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Urbana
Toyo Cre
L. L. Grege
Dickerson
Thurston
Gregg
Groge
Charles L. White
Farm Neighbors League
Myase Ora
Mithh
Civic Club backs new Frederick high school building
At its Monday meeting the Civic Club urged securing a new Frederick high school and sent a letter to County Commissioners detailing the action. Miss Mary C. Ott reviewed International Delusions by Dr. Stratton, citing global defense spending and urging a peace outlook in nations and individuals. The annual meeting is set for March 15 with officer elections and reports.
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Civic Club
Frederick
Fetter
Federated Charities
Mra. C. W. Gregory
Mary C. Ott
Department of International Reations
Hood College
Stratton
Miss Ott
Dr. Stratton
Tassia
Japan
France
United States
Liands Pal Wce
Ured Tate
Elehison
Few leads remain in hunt for girl
Coatesville Pa Feb 16 Authorities who questioned a Chester county farmer about the disappearance of 16 year old school girl Helen Moyer turned their attention to the few remaining leads. A city track owner was identified and released after hair analysis. Police theorize abduction or mistaken identity in the same road incident. Helen’s father pleaded for justice to President Roosevelt urging DOJ involvement.
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Coatesville
APD
Chester County
Helen Moyer
Pickert
Modena Road
Downingtown
Philadelphi
Yes 6
Wurgess Carl Jefferles
Modena
Helen
Ralph Williams
William Crawford
Absalom Moyer
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Heraid
Ten Chickens Stolen From County Tennery
Ten chickens were reported stolen from the henhouse of Bernard Wiles about one and a half miles from Mountaindale on Friday night. Some neighbors tattooed chickens for ID, but these were unmarked. County authorities also investigate the theft of fifty bushels of wheat from Clarence J. Beker near Libertytown, with thieves driving a wagon to the barn and leaving loose wheat along the road.
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Bernard Wiles
Mountaindale
Clarence J. Beker
Libertytown
Beker
Train Plows Into Truck Killing Engineer and Driver
Workmen repaired damage after a wreck on the Tlaliimine and Obie railroad main line near Dorsey. A train plowed into a truck, killing the engineer and truck driver. Wrecking crews removed a baggage car and three coaches, injuring several passengers traveling from Washington to Baltimore. Tracks and ties were damaged for over 100 yards. an inquest into the two fatalities was scheduled.
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Tailawete
Dorsey
Washington
Baltimore
Lewis Thompson
Elkridge
Woman shot. man found dead across room in Baltimore
Police report a woman wounded and a man dead across Armstrong Street in Baltimore. Mrs Leonora Viel, shot below the heart, said Armstrong shot her then turned the pistol on himself after restraining her with a pillow and lying across her. Police described Armstrong as about 30 years old.
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Baltimore
Feb
Leonora M. Viel
Viel
Tao Rest
Sim Tn
Armistrong
Armatrong
Armatrang
Steels Edge Slips as Market Dims on Feb 1
New York stock action slowed as steels failed to sustain an early rally, prompting talk of profit taking in the steel sector. Copper prices rose slightly on domestic and export demand, then eased from their highs. Sterling opened higher at 4.074 dollars.
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New York
Wall Street
Dos Mestie
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Indicted in Race Bet Case
Baltimore February 16 The grand jury indicted the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company on a race bet charge. Bail set at 1000 dollars. The indictment appeared on a printed form with 25 counts. Judge Eugene O Dunne noted the illegality and that anyone aiding or abetting the misdemeanor was party to the case.
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Haltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Vssual
Eugene O'Dunne
Jin
Peace Meeting Attracts Washington Church Women Leaders
Calvary Episcopal women joined a Study Class for Peace in the Rose Room of the Washington Hotel. The event, part of the Washington Council of Federated Church Women, drew about 100 attendees with Senator Geraldo Nye speaking in the morning and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt at luncheon. Also present were Miss Josephine Schain and many church members from local congregations.
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Calvary (Methodist ) Episcopal Church
Washington Hotel
Washington, D.C
Washington Council of Federated Church Women
Geraldo Nye
Hall of Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Josephine Schain
Thace Ita
Hammond Clary
Gilmore Be Flautt
TJ Ames Hendrickson
Ernest C. Weht
Emory Bo Shiptey
William FE. Filler
Cora Barrick
Benjamin W. Meeks
Meeks
Frederick
Mlle
Treason In Labor Split Over Miners Union Quit Incident
Washington February 10 AP says Green president of American Federation of Labor opposes expulsion from United Mine Workers. He rejects treason claims and accuses leadership of aiding General Motors strike against the AFL. John Frey and John Lewis back vigorous action and criticise Green’s faction.
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Washington
Tia Green
Larbor
United Mine Workers
Miners International Policsy
Treavon
General Motors
Green
Germany
John Frey
Federation
Smetal Trades
Oc Oe
Automobile Workers
Frey
American Federation of Labor
Weno Ae
John D. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Ett Lewis and Green
Lewis’ Committee
Miners International Policy Committee
aMeers
Seven Men Face Revoked Bail In Third Degree Killing Case
Somerset Pa February 16 AP the state asked Supreme Justice to revoke $100000 bail for seven men including State Trooper Stacey Gunderman and six others on liberty while awaiting trial for the so called third degree killing of a prisoner Margiotti sought to add witnesses and questioned alleged cries for mercy heard at detective headquarters during the September 12 interrogation as Frank Monaghan died crowd outside Fayette County courthouse.
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Somerset
Commonwealth
Supreme Justice
Jontown
Charles J. Maresiotti
George W. . Maxey
Stacey Gunderman
Telal
Liberty
Pees Seatslaial
Margiott
Frank G. Monaghan
Menaes
Fayette County
Mona
Defense Testimony Heard In Gaver Family Suit
Testimony for the defense was taken in Chreuit Court this morning in the case of Alfred W. Gaver against his brother Oscar F. Gaver of Middletown. The suit seeks to set aside a deed to the family home. Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard presides. Witnesses this morning included County Commissioners Grant Honper, Mrs Sallie Bowtus, Charles U. Raw Jr., G. Harlan Dinterman, and Oscar F. Gaver.
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Chreuit
Alfred W. Gaver
Oscar F. Gaver
Middletown
Arthur D. Willard
Grant Honper
Sallie Bowtus
Charles U. Raw
G. Harlan Dinterman
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