William J. Grove Dies at 82 Road Builder and Leader
William Jarboe Grave one of Frederick County's best known citizens and a pioneer road builder died Tuesday night at Frederick City Hospital at about 10 o'clock He will be buried Friday at 10 30 AM from St Joseph's Catholic Church Manor Interment in the adjoining cemetery He was a Democrat and long time chairman of the Frederick County State Central Committee His varied roles included road builder historian churchman and politician.
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William Jarboe
Prederick City Hospital
Fran St Joseph's Catholic Church
Mr. Grove
Grove
Grave
Democratic State Central Committee
Frederick County
Iell
Maryland
Roosevelt
Frederick
Weather Record Shows Abnormal Precipitation Totals
Weather record notes 24 hour precipitation ending today at Tam with February totals 446 inches versus normal 295 inches. February 1936 recorded 7.5 inches. excess to February 1937 reaches 1299 inches. Yesterday high 49, low 30. Sun set at 5:45, rise tomorrow 6:50. Moon rise tomorrow 4:00 AM, moon set tomorrow 6:01 AM.
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Tam
William J. Grave Dies at 82 Pioneer Leader and Politician
William J. Grave longtime road builder and community figure dies at 82 after a nearly two month illness. He served in politics and business and was a prominent local leader in Frederick. The death followed a stay at Frederick City Hospital.
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Willian J. Grave
Pioneer Road
Frederick City Hospital
Middletown Lets Pipe Contract For Water Improvements
At a Tuesday night meeting the Burgess and Commissioners awarded a contract to McQueen Pipe Company of Birmingham Alabama for one and three quarter miles of pipe. The project aims to fix water shortages by connecting springs in the Catoctin Mountains to the reservoir and reconcreting the reservoir was discussed. Burgess George L. Doub presided with Commissioners M Frank Lioler Edgar Koogle F C Ryan Frederick Hoffman and R V Reed present. Walter Remsburg attended as clerk.
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Mudietown
McQueen Pipe Company
Birmingham
Alabama
New Jersey
Melvin Shepley
Catoctin Mountains
WPA
George L. Doub
M. Frank Lioler
Edgar Koogle
F. C. Ryan
Frederick Hoffman
R. V. Reed
Walter Remsburg
Middletown
Scully Sentenced to Two Concurrent Terms in Virginia Penitentiary
Thomas G. Scully a 23 year old Winchester lawyer was sentenced to two three and a half year terms to run concurrently for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Homer Hook and Frederick Ameek after withdrawing a motion for a new trial. He is to begin serving March 3 with bond set at 10000 and half time off for good behavior.
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Winchester
Thomas G. Scully
Frederick M. Ameek
Philip Williams
Frederick County
Homer Hook
Ameck
Webes Aeue Bee Ok Wheat
Liberty
Scully
Commonwealth
Burr P. Harrison
Mipsis
Walliame
Jury Bribery Charged in Gunderman Case
State prosecutors reveal an anonymous letter alleging juror bribery in the Gunderman case as proceedings edge toward a jury verdict. Judge Maxey awaits proof of tampering while defense argues Monaghan’s killer acted in self defense.
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Gunderman
Liquor Salesman Slain In Maryland
Chestertown February 24 AP Ted Mailth a 24 year old negro was taken to Baltimore city Jail on a murder charge after an argument said by an eye witness to involve the accused’s wife Deputy Sheriff John A Bennett moved the suspect to Baltimore hours after arrest under a removal order signed by Judge Thomas Keating of the circuit court Officials indicated fears of violence and sought a transfer to another jail at the request of State’s Attorney Stephen Collins
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Ted Mailth
Baltimore City
Sherif John A. Bennett
Maith
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Thomas Keating
Circuit Court
Bennett
Stephen Collins
Regional WPA Director Springfield reassesses appointment
Regional WPA Director Mr Springer reviews COMO appointment amid staffing concerns. The discussion centers on governance and future roles as officers consider tentative steps for continuity and oversight.
Strikes Hit U S Plant Operations and Sitdown Tactics Rise
Report outlines widespread plant slowdowns as smaller factories strike crippling production. Sitdown arrests and evictions target dissent at boat company sites. unions press for higher wages and recognition while federal inquiries probe automobile plant tactics and preemptive firings.
Two Killed in Hancock Crash
Mancock Pa February 24 two people Charlton W Tal and Mrs Glitys Wachter were killed when their automobile collided with a light truck four miles west of town. The truck driver John Evan from Unnetitens tt Pa said the Wachters’ car struck the truck’s side and plunged down an embankment. The Wachters left three small children. State Police are investigating the accident.
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Mancock
Cath Town
Glitys Wachter
Here
John Evan
Unnetitens Tt
Deyn
Investi
Thompson Parole Application Rejected
State Parole Commissioner W David Tighman rejected Kennard Thompsons parole application for the 190 murder of his employer and deposed body found in Baltimore Ware He has served more than six years of a 16 year penitentiary sentence in a case dated February 24.
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Baltimore
W. David Tighman
Kennard Thompson
Oa Ware
Thompson
Garey charge examined as false say psychiatrists
A psychiatrist evaluated the Garey charge and found it false and ridiculous. Woodcock named personnel of the commission with one exception, reflecting an ongoing shakeup in local governance.
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Garey
Governor Calls Politics Ridiculous During Police Probe
Governor charges political maneuvering in the state police inquiry after Senate hearing. He cites a telegram and a plan to mobilize volunteers to influence the investigation and names Major Genev as sending out a list of officers. General Woodrock named the commission’s personnel, the governor says.
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Pet
Chavyn Hanis
Mbaper Brech
Garey
Walbont
Ano
Woodeoch Proddent
St Johns College
Ganev
Atself
Voluptity Examination Aims to Refute Dismissal Charge
Former State Poller superintendent Major Enoch Garey underwent a health examiner's inquiry intended to counter claims he was temperamentally unfit for the job he lost. The test sought to establish fitness despite official dismissal.
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Enoch Garey
Poller
Zion Reformed Church Reopens After Renovations
Zion Reformed Church in Charlesne completes winter renovations costing about 1000 dollars. Rev Seward R H Krose leads a Sunday rededication service with visiting ministers Rev Atel Conner Walkersville and Rev Charles D Shaffer Frederick delivering the principal address.
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Charlesne
Seward RH. Krosve
Atel Conner
Walkersville
Maryland Classis
Charles D. Shaffer
Frederick
M.C. A
Muaic
Pleasant Will
Irof
Fenton Harris
Flun
Bothton
Leather Art & Decorating Company
Medmont
W. Va
Calvin W Wachter
Union Lutheran
Hothel
Bloomfield
Holt Attacks Roosevelt Plan In Senate Debate
Senator Rush D. Holt a West Virginia Democrat who opposed Roosevelt’s court reorganization defended his stance and said he circulated 25 000 West Virginia questionnaires with 76 percent opposition. Senate opponents said they had enough votes to stop the bill by delaying or defeating it, while supporters aimed to pass the retirement measure for justices with full pay.
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Tydings
Maryland
Cialny
Bea
Judiciary Committee
Eough
Dure Ingle
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Hilo
High Court
Five Year Old Girl Hit by Car in Frederick
Robbie Weedle, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Weedle of 421 North Bente Street, was struck by an unknown driver this morning at about 8:90. The car stopped, the child was taken to Frederick City Hospital, where she was treated for minor cuts and bruises and released.
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Mev
Ira Weedle
North Bente Street
Frederick City Hospital
Chilet
British Seamen Hurt as Royal Oak Shell Bursts
London reports five Royal Oak crewmen injured during a bombardment on Valencia bay area military actions. Shell splinters hit Captain T J Drew and three other officers. minor damage described by Spanish sources as slight.
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London
Royal Oak
Eevendl
Valeneda
T. J. Drew
Grace Rowell Named Instructor at Maryland State School
Miss Grace Rowell of Smithfield Virginia has been appointed instructor in a high class department at the Maryland State School, succeeding Mrs John P Umbach who moves to Roosevelt High School Washington DC. Rowell will continue training for teaching while at Gallaudet College.
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Smithfield
Cate Gehanfrye
We the Deaf
John P. Umbach
Roosevelt High School
Washington
Selling Steels Damp New York Market Rally
Steel selling slowed the New York market as investors faced uncertainty over Washington’s stance on foreign investment and business legislation. The market showed mixed trends in late trading with gains narrowing and speculative buying cooling.
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Aline
Washington
Meyer Pleads Guilty To Killing Meyer Girl
Chester Pa February 24 AP Meyer Jr pleaded guilty to the murder of Peter Meyer a minor high school student and was ordered held without bail. His attorney J Paul McKiller entered the plea and Meyer made no statement at the hearing. The will left funds to Mount St Marys College and a donor in New York provided 1000 and 5000 toward student expenses.
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Chester
Alexander Meyer, Jr
Peter Meyer
Meyer
J. Paul Mckllrer
Mount St. Mary's College
Niven New York
Thomas Woitegerald
Dr Guttmacher May Also Be Impulsive At Times
A Baltimore psychiatrist notes that Dr Guttmacher can be impulsive at times and discusses how such tendencies affect judgment. The comments appear in a report on professional behavior and decision making within medical practice.
Voluntary Examination of Former Police Chief Details
The report by Dr. Guttmacher describes Major Garey as a highly energetic, courageous, and morally strong individual with unusual temperament. It notes his potential for dramatic leadership and physical endurance while warning impulsive tendencies may appear in crisis scenarios such as restraining a mob.
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Balomore
Alatfeed Gudmacher
Perehias Fost
Enoch Bo Garey
Boller
Gainey
Garey
Tangier Island
Vantad
Senate
Guttmacher
Baltimore
Adnan
Sunday Arrests in Penna Are Mlegal
Pennsylvania authorities released Janes Orllek of Wilmington Delaware after a protest over a Sunday traffic fine. Judge John M. Broomall cited no valid change to the 1705 law forbidding Sunday arrests except for treason felony or breach of the peace.
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Yen! Media
Pea
Pennesylvania
Janes Orllek
Wilemington
Del
John M. Broomall
Orlick
Pennsylvania
Jury Drawing Postponed in Montgomery Court
Judge Charles W. Woodward postponed the jury drawing for the March term of the Montgomery County Circuit Court. The postponement is due to the judge being confined with influenza. No new date is announced.
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Ge Charles W. Woodward
Montgomery County
Woodward
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