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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1937

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Wife of Puila Stock Exchange Executive Injured

Mrs. Frank C. Matthews wife of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange secretary was injured when her eastbound car collided head on with a westbound Oldsmobile driven by Delbert Moore on a narrow Sandy Hook hill during a snowstorm. She suffered a neck cut near the jugular, treated by Dr A G Horino, and later left by train with her husband. both drivers blamed the other as visibility was poor and the crash damaged both vehicles.

Sandy Hook Hill Frank C. Matthews Philadelphia Stock Exchange Matthews Delbert Moore Brunswick Moore Lincoln Litten Chevrolet Brunswick State W. K. May

District Auxiliary Meet Planned in Frederick for March

Western Maryland district of American Legion Auxiliaries will hold a meeting March 3 at the Legion Home Frederick with about 100 representatives from Hancock Hagerstown Brunswick Westminster and Frederick. Mrs Claggett E Ramsburg of Frederick will preside and a noon luncheon will kick off events. A March 13 Tag Day will raise funds for entertainments and an Easter visit to Frederick county patients at the State Sanatorium.

Maryland American Legion Frederick Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion East Church Street Bruce Starner Dots Succante Hancock Hakerstown Brunswick Westminster Claggett E. Ramsburg

Fre ng, Bester Dies in Hospital After Auto Crash

Fred A. Bester, prominent Hagerstown florist, died at Washington County Hospital from injuries after a Saturday night hit by an automobile driven by Charles Danzberger of Waynesboro Pa. He is survived by a wife and two children.

Freng Bester Hagerstown Fred A. Bester Washington County Hospital White Crossings Charles Danzberger Waynesboro

Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures

Weather record shows 1946 February precipitation to date 2.?? inches, excess to February 12.99 inches. Normal February 2.95 inches. Yesterday high 29F, low 18F. A year ago high 30F, low 32F. Day length and astronomical details noted with sun and moon times for tomorrow.

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Jury delayed as icy roads threaten Uniontown visit

In Somerset Pa on February 17 AP reports ice and snow on narrow mountain roads may force postponement of the jury inspection planned by Attorney General Chas J. Mar Riotti in the case of Trooper Stacey Gunderman accused of beating prisoner Frank C. Monaghan to death during questioning. Witnesses testified to heard voices and cries during the Bertillon room incident as officials sought to obtain a confession.

Somerset Chas J. Mar Riotti Stacey Gunderman Uniontown Little Bertilion Frank C. Monaghan Margrottle Monaghan John Wall Wall Bertillon Manrgiotti Gundertman Supreme Court George Maxey Harry Cochran Cochran Court House Irman Diag George Sherbon Pittsburgh J. Fred Shean Sherbon Detective Headquarters Ilquor

Former Middies Stay at Academy Amid Johnson Inquiry

One hundred thirty five former Navy midshipmen who resigned after physical or academic examinations will remain at the Naval Academy pending the outcome of a probe into the dismissal of James L. Johnson, the first Black midshipman in years. Johnson’s supporters sought Roosevelt intervention to overturn the dismissal. The former midshipmen stay in Bancroft Hall as civilians with limited discipline and extended late leave.

Arthur W. Mitchell Mlinois Johnson Academy Roosevelt

Upward Flurry In Rails Transforms Market Pace

Traders noted a brisk rally in rails lifting the market today as buying moved between groups. Focus shifted from motors and merchandising to carriers, with gains seen in New York Central, Pennsylvania, Minnesota Central, Santa Fe, Baltimore and Ohio, Delaware and Hudson while Sterling stayed at 4.89.

Ape Ward New York Central Pennseyivania Minoie Central Santa Fe Baltimore Ohio Delaware and Hudson Sterling

No Drastic Changes Seen In State Police, Munshower Says

Baltimore Feb 17 AP Major Elmer F Munshower now State Police Superintendent announced no drastic changes in the force though shifts will occur gradually. He plans district visits after surveying headquarters and aims to cut desk work to put more men on patrol while developing the highway patrol.

Baltimore Elmer F. Munshower State Police Munshower Boig Highway Patrol

DeMolay Mothers Install Frederick Chapter Officers

Frederick chapter of DeMolay Mothers Club installs officers for the year at the monthly meeting in Kemp Hall. President Mrs Lewis Alexander leads. new officers include Vice President Mrs Charles Simpson and Treasurer Mrs Charlia Heck. Meeting night moved to the fourth Tuesday. door prize awarded to Mrs Alvin Main. white elephant party held with prizes for all present.

Mothers Club Frederick Order of DeMolay M.C.A Harry EL Carty Guy Faye Cle Y Charles E. Hudson Lewis Alexander Charles Simpson Roy Gosnell Milton Frank Charlia Heck Joseph Price Carty Wet Hom Gosnell Kemp Hall Alvin Main Martin Ritchie Arthur McCanner Roy Grasham Mia Charles Dodd

Move to Winchester Hall by County Home Demonstration Staff

Miss Florence F Williams county home demonstration agent and Miss Judith Ault assistant moved their office from the Court House to the second floor rear east wing of Winchester Inn. Erelyn Dorner was appointed secretary. The change was proposed but prepared in their former office, which was combined with that of County Agent Henry R Shoemaker.

Winchester Hall Florence F. Williams Judith Ault Court House Winchester Inn Erelyn Dorner Henry R. Shoemaker

John L. Lewis Tops Labor Strife in GM Settlement

Washington reports last week's settlement of the General Motors strike elevates John L. Lewis as the central figure in American labor. Roosevelt aides and White House officials helped shape terms while enabling union recognition for United Automobile Workers. The accord limits GM after six months and may influence organizing in steel and coal sectors, signaling a pivotal moment in the labor movement.

Washington General Motors Mere Shoryethe Ws John L. Lewis Roosevelt John William Green American Federation of Labor Lewis Green Committee For Industtrial Organization Frank Murphy G. M United Automobile Workers Wasi Toutsket Supreme Court Senate Organized Labor Murphy Knudsen Uus Altiex Walter Chrysler White House Congress Lewin Wottelie Gantine Chrysler Pinkerton NEA Service, Inc

Cat Walk Collapse Douses Bay On Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco February 17 AP reported the construction catwalk of the Golden Gate Bridge collapsed sending several workers into San Francisco Bay. The walk used during the cantilever span’s erection gave way as timber and safety nets failed and men were swept into the water.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

Missing Coatesville Girl Hope Rises As Search Extends

Police, volunteers, and federal workers widen the hunt for 16 year old Helen Moyer of Coatesville Pennsylvania. Despite snowbound roads and lake draining, authorities intensify checks of trucks and junk yards along the Coatesville Modena corridor. Rewards totaling $1000 spur tips as neighbors, Boy Scouts, and Brandywine Creek searches continue.

Coatesville Alice Helen Moyer Madenapa Brandywine Creek Federal Helen Costenville Modena Ile Secon Coatesville-Modena

Italian Motor Ship Sinks In Columbia

Tartland Ore Feb 17 The Italian motor ship Feltre sank after colliding with freighter Fedward LuckenTatetin in the whale swept Columbia river mouth. The vessel sank to the promenade deck and at least half of its crew of 40 were rescued as winds roared to 45 to 85 mph.

Tartland Ore Columbia River Feltre Fedward Lucken- Tatetin Columbia

Arbitration Talks Aims to Settle GM Labor Conflicts

Detroit reports workers push for arbitration on six GM demands after a strike. General Motors executives Skipped today's sessions while negotiations proceed daily to resolve seniority rights discrimination and working conditions. GM aims to boost production to 225,000 units by March amid forecasts of a March record for motor car output.

Detroit Amero Sunida Ned Hesevered Siede Praevinces Ure Genecad Motors Trede General Motors William S. Knudsen Soiice Homer Martin Caet Automotive Daily News Trade Journal

Rabbi Rosenau Speaks on Life Theory at Hood Chapel

Rabbi Wiliam Rosenau of Eutaw Place Temple Baltimore addressed Hood College students at Brodbeck Hall chapel on life theory. He urged developing an ethical, democratic, and religious personal theory of life and warned against a pleasure‑mad world. Also, Leonard A. Fogle of Thurtmont was fined $10 plus costs for speeding 44 mph in Franklin township York County.

Rosenau Hood Chapel Wiliam Rosenau Eutaw Place Temple Baltimore Hood College Brodbeck Hall Ansners Jewish Chautauqua Society Fo Bose Rosenauy Leonard A. Fogle Thurtmont Franklin Township York © County Pennsylvania

Mind Your Manners Etiquette Quiz From The News

The prompt asks if you have done the politest thing when remeeting someone who speaks an odd way. It tests knowledge of modern social manners with questions from etiquette articles in Mind Your Manners. Turn in Page 4 of The News.

Judge warns GM strike leaders after contempt ruling

Circuit Judge Paul Gadola told General Motors officials and attorneys they may face contempt if they try to drop injunctions or avoid court. He insisted strike leaders must appear, acknowledge court jurisdiction, and apologize for contemptuous actions tied to sitdown strikes at Fisher body plants and a Chevrolet department in Flint Michigan.

Flint Mich Paul Yo Gadola Wneral Motors Corpora Thant Nariel United Auto Workers of America Fisher Chevrolet General Motors Thomas W. Wolcott Detroit General Mojors Gadola Buiter Lfable Ene Ate

Farm Bureau Legislative Plan Ready This Week

Baltimore February 17 AP P C Turner chairman of the legislative committee of the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation said the organization will present its legislative program to the General Assembly at Annapolis this week. He outlined continuing fights for a state income tax and restraint of luxury taxes while opposing diversion of gasoline tax revenue. Turner spoke after a meeting with leaders from eleven state organizations and said the Maryland group will back National Farm Bureau against farm tenancy changes, favoring a plan to help real farmers own land without government loans to unproven operators.

Baltimore P. C. Turner Maryland Farmureau Federation General Assembly Annapolia Turner Pete Fons Maryland

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