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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 20, 1937

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Frederick and Carroll groups to fix boundary

Frederick and Carroll counties plan a meeting to settle the shifting border problems that have arisen over a century. Aimed at proposing a legislative bill to set a defined line with markers, the effort involves county commissioners and bar association representatives from both sides and would share survey costs.

Frederick Carroll Yuch Carroll County Francis Neal Parke Fifth Judicial Circuit Carroll County Bar Association Charles W. Melville Norman J, Hese E. Edward Martin Earl Shipley James E. Boylan, Jr D. Eugene Walsh Bar Association John J. John New Windsor Frederick County A. H. Derr A. Grant Hooper Jesse I. Renner Edward S. Delaplaine Frank W. Rothenhoefer Baltimore Frederick-Carroll Rock Creek Monocacy Warfield's Spring Buffalo Road Parr's Spring Ridgeville Mt. Airy Washington-Westminster Delaplaine Frederick Board Rothenhoefer Weverton Washington County

Banks and Postoffice Observe Washington Birthday Holiday

Banks in Maryland will be closed Monday for Washington's Birthday. The main post office and rural and city deliveries will suspend service for the day. Collection staff will operate with holiday hours and the lobby will be open for limited access.

Washington Maryland Focal Postofice

Italian Mob Wrecks Chinese Theater in Shanghai

About 200 Italian civilians stormed the Mer cinema in Shanghai on February 20, opening fire, releasing ammonia fumes, and trashing the interior. They attacked two Russian projection operators, injuring one with a broken arm and another with a head gash, before Chinese police and foreign authorities arrived to restore order.

Shanghai Ethiopia Smarines Hallam

Waukegan strike crisis nears governor call for troops

In Waukegan Illinois strikers at Fansteo Metallurgical plant faced pressure as sheriff L A Doolittle weighed a state troops request. Special deputies kept a vigil while conciliators sought a new agreement. A brief riot erupted near the plant as tensions rose in the North Chicago area.

Waukegan Fansteo] Metallurgical Corporation Sherritt Chicago

Bids For Selective Steels Are Raised

Stock market buyers raised bids for selective steels and mines in early trading amid a broad decline. Activity was lively in the first hour with favorites gaining fractions to two points, as gains cooled late. about 1,500,000 shares changed hands. The pound opened down 5 at $4.89.

New York

Fidelity Building and Loan pays out series 16

Series No 16 of the Fidelity Building and Loan Association at Frederick Savings Institution is equated today. The last payment was made last Saturday and checks and mortgage licenses are issued for shareholders. A total of 42808 75 was saved in the series which began June 7 1930 and ran for 350 work. The next series will begin June 3.

Ory Fidelity Building and Loan Association Frederickstawn Savings Institution

Weather Outlook for Week Beginning February 22

Weather outlook for North and Middle Atlantic states shows rain in the south and new rain in the earth portion early in the week. By Thursday it turns chilly with a midweek cooldown and moderating conditions later, as the week progresses.

North Middle Atlantic

Farmer Alexander Meyer Arrested in Coatesville Girl’s Disappearance

Alexander Meyer 20 a farmer from Cornog near Downingtown was arrested after confessing he accidentally killed Helen Meyer and hid her body in a well on his farm. He allegedly dynamited the well to conceal the crime and later led police to recover the body. Meyer previously served time in Huntingdon reformatory for injuring two girls. A witness, William Crawford, reported seeing a green truck on the Modena highway the afternoon the girl vanished.

Coatewitle Cary Alexander Meyer Helen Meyer Pranens Geabbe Meyer Stubb Harry McElroy Harrisburg Sand Noe Coatesville Cornog Downington Wayne Philadelphia Huntingdon Reformatory Coatesville High School Mtce William Crawford Modena

Chinese Program At Frederick Art Club Meeting

Mrs Walter G Parker hosted the Frederick Art Club in Meyran Hall Hood College. Miss Catherine Eichelberger chaired a program with a Chinese dance and song by Hood students, an oil and crayon art display by Miss Leonard, a reading from Chiyo's Return, and a book report on Japan-US comparisons. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for 32 East Church Street.

Walter G. Parker Frederick Art Club Meyran Hall Hood College Catherine Eiehelberger Hood Ielen van der Buecken Hood Dance Clu Eileen Leonard Frederick China Shel Laquear Onten Prall Virginia Doub Chiyo Chiyono Sugimaru Kiyooka Japan United States Mix Leonard Clut Parker Pratt Henry T. Wade Elizabeth Bower Mary C. Ott Tichelberger Willian T

Board of Inquiry Opens Over Fatal Ship Blast

A naval board of inquiry opened to investigate the gun blast aboard the battleship Wyoming that killed seven during maneuvers off San Clemente Island. No blame could be placed on any member of the training ship personnel as the inquiry began.

San Pedro Calif Naval Board of Inquiry Wyoming San Clemente Island Personne

Twelve Navy planes begin Caribbean training cruise from Norfolk

Two squadrons of Navy patrol planes, twelve ships strong, departed Norfolk naval air station today for a three week training cruise over the Caribbean Sea. The Milanese carried twelve officers and sixteen enlisted men.

Norfolk Norfolk Naval Air Station Caribbean Sea

Roosevelt 10 Hold More Talks On Court Plans

Roosevelt presses for court reform support as two groups plan late discussions with him. Filibuster remains a threat with backers claiming victory while opponents prepare to push cloture rules or educate the nation on the issue. Admin insiders doubt Senate unity but consider possible amendments to win over foes.

Roosevelt Washington Jude Farners Supreme Court Peeschert Senate Actin Roosevelt Barkers Ickes Tesos Rodney Dulcthiar the News Roaeweth Conan Fare la Prin Bob la Folleur Wisconsin Hugo Black Alatama Lew Schwetlenbach Ed Johnson Colorado Sherman Minton Indiana Jmimy Byrnes South Carolina Bot Warner New York Maury Maverick Texas Robert Jackson Stanley F. Reed Charles West White House Capitol Jimmy Roosevelt Donald Richberg Bet Cohen Thomas G. Corcoran Ennerieh

Pennsylvania Bans Spain in Flames Film

Philadelphia February 20 AP Governor George H Earle upheld the State Board of Censors barring the film Spain in Flames calling it badly done and unfit for Pennsylvania audiences. He labeled it purest Communist propaganda presented as a plea for democracy and said it urges veterans to join the Government of Spain. He argued Pennsylvanians oppose propagation of a government dominated by Communists Syndicalists and anarchists and butcher priests.

Philadelphia George H. Earle Spain Tunfit Pennsylvania State Board of Censors Earle

Nashville Firemen Trapped, Seven Injured In Blaze

Firemen were injured and seven trapped when a blaze in Nashville Tennessee destroyed one building and damaged another on the edge of the business district. Fire Chief F H Moore said the trapped men may have fallen into a basement. property damage unofficially estimated at 300000 dollars.

Nashville, Tenn Namen Siother Nashville Dixtriet Torlay F. H. Moore

Lone Stir Dietz Named Albright Coach

Reading Pa February 20 Dietz fresh man football coach at Temple University was named head football coach at Albright College today. Dietz starred on the famous 25 career team and recently had been considered for a position at Mississippi State.

Reading Wale Ham Bone Star Temple Uniersity Albright College Diets Possiitin Miesieappi State

Frederick High School enrollment mirrors county high schools

Frederick High School enrolls 1,123 students, nearly equal to the combined total of the county’s six other white high schools at the start of the school year. The county board of education details transportation, graduation trends, and past enrollment fluctuations amid shifts in local finances and school needs.

Frederick County Frederick High School Frederick County ATO Pee Cat Mt. Philip Buckeystown Mt. Pleasant Hrook Hill Teagaville Point of Neeh Adamstown Urbana New Market Jefferson Lewistown Woodsburg ATP Board of Education Jensey TVTES

Italian Viceroy Graziani Wounded by Hand Grenade in Addis Ababa

Rome Feb 20 AP report says Marshall Rodolfo Graziani viceroy of Ethiopia was lightly wounded by a hand grenade as natives in Addis Ababa attempted to assassinate him during a large celebration for the birth of Prince Vittorio Emanuele. Dozens were gravely wounded in the raid.

Rome Rodolfo Graziani Ethiopia Addis Ababa Victorio Emanuele Etiopia

Jail Release To Take Job Sparks Local Contention

Marshall Allen a negro convict released from jail eight days early to take a brick plant job. Justice Patrick M. Schnauffer and State's Attorney Sherman I. Bowers jointly approved the release after Allen served 42 days of a 40 to 4Q day sentence. Carrie Shern, a local woman, also freed after 40 days for receiving stolen chickens. release tied to conditions not met.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Marshall Allen Hope Allen Anol Otc Senet P Allen Sherman I. Bowers Carrie Shern Vushia Justice Schnauffer Adel

Dr Steiner observes 85th Birthday At Home

Frederick druggist Dr Henry HH Steiner marked his 85th birthday quietly at his West Third Street home. He has rarely missed active hours in 19 years in the business and stayed home today due to weather. A family dinner and cake were planned for Sunday to celebrate with relatives.

Henry HH. Steiner Frederick West Third Street Strince Leary

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Roosevelt seeks Supreme Court age limit and replacements

The article reports Roosevelt proposing an age limit for Supreme Court justices and retirement rules while debating replacements. It names key figures in Congress and aides, noting supporters and opponents across parties and the impact on judicial appointments and continuity.

Ato pMlce Supreme Court Justiers Roosevelt William Fe, Borah Hiram Dallisen Carter Glass George W. Norris Frederick van Nuys Tadlanna Alva Adama Colorado Elli+son J. Smith South Carolina William J. King Utah Walter F. George Georgia Elosiah Batley North Carolina Senate Hintton Sumners House Morgan John W. Davis

Judge O Dunne suspends year jail terms in taxi strike case

Judge O Dunne suspends sixteenth man’s year in jail and offers clemency if taxi strikes end promptly. He conditions leniency on all taxis resuming safe operation by noon and on a public order calm, with possible Governor remittance and fines withdrawn if lasting peace is achieved.

O’dunne O'Dunne

Farewell Reception For Adjutant Mrs Morris

A city gathering honors Adjutant Mrs Bernard C Morris as they depart Salvation Army duties after nearly four years in Frederick. The Monday night program at First Baptist Church features local officials and ministers, with prayers led by Rev Dr Henri L G Kieffer and musical duets by Adjutant Morris and Mrs Morris, ending with a reception.

Salvation Army Bernard C. Morris First Bannet Louis &. Wilson Salvation Army Advisory Board Tathe Lioyd C. Culler Roger Wolfe Chamber of Commerce W. C. Royal Baptist Church Frederick City

Virginia Bans Outdoor Liquor Ads Declares Deadline

Richmond Va Feb 20 The State Liquor Control Board ordered an end to outdoor advertising of distilled spirits with ads ceasing by April 8. Wine and beer signs receive a one year grace until February 8, 1938. Retailers may display up to four internal signs tied to price lists. mass circulation ads and handbills will be illegal after April.

Nichmond State Liquor Control Board Virginia

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