Bank lawyer Frank L Stoner dies at 73 in Frederick
Frank L Stoner banker and lawyer, president of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, died early today at his Frederick home after a short illness. A longtime jurist and bank leader, he was born June 13, 1864, and served as bank director since 1903, president since 1923. He is survived by five brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at his late home.
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Frank L. Stoner
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of
Frederick
East Second Street
Sioner
First National Bank of
ME Airy
Wandstoro Savings Bank
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
James A. Harris
Oliver L. Stoner
Viola
C. E. Stoner
Los Angeles
Cal
Kearney
Stoner
St. Louis
Walter E. Stoner
Richmond
Jesse T. Stoner
Baltimore
Mary Tollinger
Signer
Mr. Stoner
Johnsville
America
Germany
Pennsylvania
Via
Maryland
Carrol
Ephraim Stoner
Uni
Gettysburo
Mauister
Maryland Union
Liberty Academy
St. Michael's
St. Jonn’s College
Annapolis
Charles V. S. Levy
Frederick County
Democratic Party
House of Dele
Denies Japan Seeks Harbor At Mazatlan
Tokyo February 23 AP reports say Japan sought a harbor site at Mazatlan Mexico. Foreign Office spokesman denied contacting for Japanese engineers to work there. Officials suspect rumor originated from persons at Temple seeking misunderstandings between United States and Japan.
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Tokyo
Feo
Ofice
Japan
Mexico
Mazharogr
Temple” 9
Unitedes
Early Pact With Germany Is Seen
London reports indicate Labour and the Trades Union Council demand an immediate general election over foreign policy. Observers foresee a British approach to Germany echoing Chamberlain Mussolini contacts as Eden steps aside. In Vienna one million Austrian workers back Chancellor Schuschnigg amid fears of Nazi power.
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London
British Labor Party and Trades Union Council
Germany
Chamberlain
Italy
Mussolini
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Reichfuehrer
Hitler
Britain
George
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Eden
Samuel Hoare
Chamber of Trade
Schuschnigg
Vienna
Austria
Kurt Schuschnigg
Adolf Hitler
Second Civil Appeal Case Heard In Court
The second civil appeal before the February term of Circuit Court saw Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard affirm Justice Campbell Brunswick’s ruling in favor of George W. Moore Knoxville garage man for his $1855 bill against Lloyd A. Webber. Costs of $1.85 were attached. Webber’s sons’ payments were tied to the accounting. Schnauffer for Moore and Bennett for Webber urged respective positions. remaining docket items were open or continued.
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Circuit Court
Arthur D. Willard
William H. Campbell
Brunswick
George W. Moore
Knoxville
Lloyd A. Webber
Webber
Moore
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Akon
Bennett
Ohio Cultivator Co
Grayson D. Darrow
Milton G. Urner, Jr
Third Victim Of Fire At Hagerstown Dies
Hershel Palmer, 18, died from burns and injuries from a Sunday apartment-house fire in Hagerstown. He was the blaze's third victim. His sister and her two year old son died of suffocation trapped in their third floor apartment.
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Hagerstown
Hershel Palmer
Stolen car recovered from residence in Rockville
A resident reported an unidentified automobile left overnight opposite his home in Rockville. Montgomery County police located the car of C. Cyril Klein, Mt Olivet Cemetery superintendent, in the city Tuesday morning. Klein was notified and reclaimed the car the same day. the vehicle was undamaged and a Kodak belonging to his son Robert was untouched inside the rear seats.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
C. Cyril Klein
Mt Olivet Cemetery
Mrr. Kiein
Rovert
Ten Day Illness Fatal to William Lebherz
William Henry Lebherz 78 died at 9 this morning after a ten day illness. A Frederick resident and former Baltimore Sun agent, he later worked with Everedy Company with his sons. Survived by four sons a daughter a brother two sisters and many grandchildren. Funeral Friday at St John s Church with requiem high mass and burial in St John s Cemetery. Harry E Carty Co. funeral directors.
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William Henry Lebherz
Frederick
East Third Street
Tvo
Lebnerz
Baltimore Sunpapers
Everedy Company
Navy Maneuvers To Be Held Secretly
The Navy announces secret maneuvers in the Pacific involving over 59,000 personnel and 150 warships from Alaska to Samoa and the Panama Canal. News coverage is barred. the six week exercise, labeled highly confidential, runs from mid March to late April.
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Washington
Navy
Pacific
Alaska
Samoa
Panama Canal
Orthopedic Clinic Sponsored by Kiwanis Planned in Winchester Hall
An orthopedic clinic sponsored by the Kiwanis club will be held at Winchester Hall by the Department of Health on Thursday from 1 to 4. Alan Voshell, orthopedic surgeon from Kennan Hospital for Crippled Children in Baltimore, will lead the clinic, joined by Dr. Moses Gellman and assistants. Miss Mary E. Church and Miss Catherine Kellar will attend, with a Maryland League for Crippled Children secretary present. A Topeka literary club for the blind has been organized.
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Kiwanis Club
Department of Health
Winchester Hall
Alan Voshell
Kennan Hospital For
Baltimore
University Hospital
Moses Gellman
Mary E. Church
Maryland League For Crippled Children
Catherine Kellar
Woman Prisoner Testifies Shields Fellow Inmate At Parole Hearing
Mrs Sadie Larmore, 37, told parole officers in court that a bank cashier Marion D Roberts pinned her with a pin and manipulated her during a bank visit, and she asked for release while claiming others pressured her. The commissioner noted statements from parole examiners and urged consideration of her request.
McNutt states he is not a candidate for any office
Washington AP Paul V. McNutt High Commissioner to the Philippines said he is not a candidate for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination. He told reporters he has no immediate plans for a third term or the vice presidency, noting the question is far off and up to the President. His Indiana supporters hope to boost his White House prospects at a reception.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
EL Amt
Indiana
White House
McNutt
Paul V. McSuen
Philippine Islands
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Clifford Townsend
Roosevelt
St Matthias Eyes Ice Here Tomorrow For Fifth Year
St Matthias may find ice to break in Frederick tomorrow for the fifth successive year if a predicted turn to colder weather materializes. Overnight rain and sleet left 35 degree temperatures with a potential dip below freezing tonight. The legend says he will break it if ice forms, else the reverse.
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St. Matthias
Frederick
Lord mayor backs 125,030 appeal for Southwark cathedral restoration
London reports the lord mayor supports a 125,030 drive to restore Southwark Cathedral where John Harvard was baptized and married before moving to Boston. Harvard graduates pledge aid, highlighting the Thames river site’s harsh conditions and crumbling stone. About 18,000 British ex service men aged 40 to 60 are chronically ill and seek public aid, with 25,000 more in municipal hospital care.
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London
Southwark
John Harvard
Harvard University
Boston
Harvard
Thames
Ism
Chinese Carry Out Air Raid on Japanese Colony Formosa
Chinese dispatches from Hankow report an air raid on Formosa by Russian made planes flown by pilots of undisclosed nationality. The attack allegedly destroyed 20 Japanese planes and two hangars at Formosa air base, with heavy damage to western coastal areas and the capital, the raid conducted at about 15,000 feet and returning safely to base.
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Shanghai
Formosa
Hankow
China
Iland
Domei
Salvation Army budget planned for community chest tonight
The Salvation Army will present a $4700 budget for its community work for the coming year to the committee discussions tonight, following the local citizens' advisory board meeting. Capt Robert Bott, head of the post, read a detailed report on activities in Frederick for November through January, including relief efforts, youth programs, and transient aid.
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Salvation Army
Citizens’ Advisory Board
Robert Bott
Lewis L. Wilson
Wilson
Bott
Frederick
Salvation Army Girl Scouts
M.C
Boys Take 150 Pennies From City Butcher Shop
A burglary at 310 West Patrick Street Monday night left A. T. W Beall’s butcher shop missing only 150 pennies from a cash drawer. The rear door showed signs of forced entry with a master key. doors were left open and no meat was stolen. Police investigated but no arrests or further details were reported.
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West Patrick Street
T. W Beall
Hitler Controls Church In Germany Threats and Censorship Described
Max Brauer exiled Burgomeister of Altona spoke at Hood College on The Church Struggle in Germany. He described Nazi control of churches and censorship of media, noting clergy arrests, burned books, and the regime’s dominance in education while predicting a renewed church strength.
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Max Brauer
Altona
Germany
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Brauer
John Philip Umbach
Hood
Hitler
Ri Party
Iaecal
Hitler South
Pershing In Danger After Second Relapse At 77
In Tucson on February 23 AP reports General John J. Pershing, 77, was said to be definitely better, though rheumatic ailment, weakened heart and old age threaten his life after a second relapse within twelve hours. Physicians note he slept restlessly following the setback, amid earlier reports of improvement.
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Mr. Brauer
Red Cross
Germany
Tucson
Ariz
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Buying Forces Boost Stock Market Prices
New York February 23 AP reports buying forces boosted stock market leaders as European tension eased via England moving toward agreement with Daly. By midafternoon many shares gained slight fractions and prices neared day’s best. profits surfaced occasionally. Sears stock was around $5.02 up 9/16 from Monday’s close.
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New York
Europe
England
Daly
Sierling
Weather Record for February Precipitation and Temps
Record shows 0.12 inch in 24 hours ending 7 am today, February total 18.39 inches, and February deficit 1.31 inches. Yesterday high 40, last year 29. last night low 0, last year 28. Sun set 5:55 pm, sunrise 6:52 am tomorrow. Moon rises 3:03 am tomorrow, sets 12:569 am.
Japan recalls top 3 army leaders as Shanghai front stalls
Japan announces recall of General Shunroku Hata as commander in chief in the Shanghai Nanking area amid reports of a setback north of Nanking. Chinese counterattacks and discipline issues drive the change while Japanese advances toward Suchow bog down, with Wuhu and Hangchow captured but further progress blocked by guerrilla activity and supply disruptions.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Shunroku Hata
Japan
Iwane Matsui
Shanghai- Nanking
Matsui
Suchow
Lunghai
Pengpu
Shantung Province
Ahmwei Province
Wuhu
Yangtze River
Hangchow
Louis Mann Bout To Draw $120,000 Gate
New York February 23 AP facts on tonight's heavyweight title clash between Joe Louis of Detroit and Nathan Mann. The Madison Square Garden bout in New York City starts at 10 p m, lasts 15 rounds to a decision, with about 18 000 attending and receipts around 120 000. Louis takes 40 percent of receipts, Mann 12 percent, broadcast by NBC-WNEW network.
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New York
Joe Louis
Detroit
Nathan Mann
New Haven
Conn
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Louis
Mann
WIZ Network
Dynamite Cap Explosion Injures Four Girls at School
Wilkes Barre Pa Feb 23 Four girls were injured when a dynamite cap exploded in a Hanover township school room. Mary Kasty 13 found the cap on her desk at opening and lost two fingers and the thumb of her left hand. The others suffered powder burns. Caps are used in nearby mines. Authorities said a boy likely brought it as a prank.
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Wilkes-Barre
Hanover Township
Mary Kasty
Alleged Kidnapping Case Before G Men
Bedford County officers handed the case to the Department of Justice to decide if an 18 month old baby was kidnapped or given away. Montgomery County police questioned two women and a man who denied the kidnapping claim.
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Rockville
Bedford Country
Department of Justice
Montgomery County
Assessment Conference Attended by County Commissioners
A closed conference on assessments was held this morning in the petit jury room. Commissioners president A. H. Derr said the review covered general assessments and the meeting was very quiet. Present for part of the session were Supervisor Alred W. Gaver and associate assessors Graxson H. Mercer and E. C. Speaks.
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A. H. Derr
Alred W. Gaver
Shankle Home Sold at Mortgagee's Sale
The two story brick dwelling of Frank M. Shankie and Margaret L. Shankie at 357 West Patrick Street was sold at a mortgagee's sale in the courthouse this morning to Melvin F. Schwearing and Flore E. Schwearing for $2,350. Jacob Pohrback was trustee and A. Grant Hooper was auctioneer.
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President Farmers and
Mechanics Bank
Fredericktoniah
Mazatlan
Lebherz
Frederick Man
Ardent
St. Jon's Church
William H. Lebhert
Topeka
Kan
Mnutt
Philippine High Commissioner
John 5. Pershing
Ahawai
Province
Louis-Mann
G-Men
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