Frederick County Road Funds Face Balance Near Two Percent
Frederick county's road fund projections show estimated receipts of 169 032 61 and expenditures of 171 130 94 for the year ending September 30 with a possible balance within two percent. An error in the 1937 legislative act affects six incorporated towns receiving 2 000 each. Receipts from the gas tax total 44 067 18 for four months, with eight months remaining. Major expense items include over runs engineering costs and a large lateral road fund allocation of 126 058 61.
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Frederick County
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
William 4. Codd
Mr. Codd
Frederick City
Brunswick
Foxville
Washington County
Point of Rocks
Woodsboro
Libertytown
Middletown
Jefferson
Washington Couple In Auto Accident
Two automobile accidents were logged today by state police with minimal details. Paul H. Staley’s car near Frederick hit rock piles on Emmitsburg Pike near Thurmont, damaged extensively but Staley unhurt. A Washington D C couple’s car on Buckerstoune near Buckeystown overturned, occupants freed by motorists, both injured lightly and declined medical aid. No local record. Mrs. Harry Tinney hospitalized for eye tumor removal.
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Paul H. Staley
Frederick
Emmitsburg Pike
Thurmont
Staley
North Market Street
Washington, D. C
Coupte
Buckerstoune
Buckeystown
Herbert Sitrawsburg
Lewistown
Pershing Illness Reported As Critical Condition
From Tupeson Arizona on February 24 AP reports General John J. Pershing’s illness described as critical. Officials note possible temporary changes but warn of serious consequences as bulletins detail his declining condition.
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Tupeson
Ariz
Icians
John J. Pershing
Geniy Weaner
York Lions To Attend Meeting In Frederick Tonight
About 150 Lions clubs members from York and nearby Pennsylvania communities will travel by chartered train to Frederick to attend and host a Frederick Lions club meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The group will arrive at 5 45 PM and the session in the hotel ballroom starts at 6 15 PM. The York delegation will present York made products for sale in Frederick. Frederick Lions will greet the visitors and host the event with local members as observers. A York Chamber of Commerce Secretary will be among the guests, and a return trip to York is planned for May.
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Ffty
Lions Clubs
York
Pennsylvania
Frederick
Frederick Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
York Group
Frederick Club
York Club
York Chamber of Commerce
Frederick Lions
Max John
Frederick County Free Library
Arthur D. Willard
Dictionary of American Biography
Lbrary
American Council of Learned Societies
Edward S. Delaplaine
Thomas Johnson
Luther Martin
Delaplaine
Francis Scott , Key
Maryland
John T. King, Jr
Baltimore and Waverley Farms
Francis Scott Key Fost
American Legion
United States
John D. Nicodemus
Walkersville
Effie Mealey
Eleanor Frances Delaplaine
Germany Accepts Tax Burdens Amid British Plan Eases War Bills
Report notes Germany agrees to tax burdens as Britain considers measures to ease wartime costs. Congress debates ways and means as peace advances are discussed, and Spain's role in new wartime arrangements is referenced alongside fiscal policy.
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Germany
NEW Quit
Spain
Expansion of firms not to be prohibited
Britain presses a plan to remove foreign volunteers from Spain and seeks Anglo Italian talks in Rome. Germany and Italy show alignment while Soviet Russia withholds approval. France faces a potential national union cabinet amid foreign policy tensions in Europe. Washington reports Vinson says tax reform would ease burdens on corporations and promote expansion and employment.
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London
Chamberlain
Europe
Italy
Rome
Ernest Woermann
Germany
Earl of Plymouth
Soviet
Russia
Britain
Spain
France
Paris
Camille Chautemps
Peoples Front
Chamber of Deputies
Austria
Adolf Hitler
Washington
Vinson
Dem
House
Ways and Means Committee
Irmy
Crowther
To See Roosevelt About Pennsylvania Politics
Senator Guffey and other Pennsylvania Democratic leaders plan to meet with President Roosevelt to seek harmony in a divided party on a state candidates ticket. The Harrisburg state committee convenes tomorrow to propose a ticket, with David L. Lawrence and J David Stern among possible attendees. Roosevelt to receive the group at 2 p.m. at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
New York
Matthew E. McCloskey, Jr
White House
Lawrence
Smathers Pushes U S Claim On Bahamas After Honeymoon
U S Senator William H Smathers of New Jersey after his Nassau Bahamas honeymoon called the islands British possessions and urged Britain to pay its war debt or cede the Bahamas to the United States. He noted the Florida trip and Nassau visit were minor parts of the journey and that Miss Mary James Foley of Frederick is his wife.
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U. S
Wm. H., Smathers
New Jersey
Bahama Islands
Florida
Nassau
Smathers
Mary James Foley
Frederick
Dr Lillian Welsh Dies At Columbia Pa
Baltimore date February 24 AP Dr Lillian Welsh a pioneer women physician and longtime medical advisor professor of physiology and hygiene at Goucher College died yesterday at her Columbia Pennsylvania home She would have turned 80 on March 6
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Baltimore
Lillian Welsh
America
Goucher College
Columbia
Goodwill Flyers Delay Journey to Friday
Lima Peru February 24 AP United States goodwill flyers on their way from Buenos Aires decided to wait until Friday to continue the journey. Five of the large army bombers were reported dead last night. A sixth bomber landed at Arica Chile and was expected to reach Lima today.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Buenos Aires
Dandead
Arica
Chile
Two Held For Breaking into Cabin In Mountain
Two local youths were taken in custody this week for breaking into a mountain cabin near Shookstown used by Hood College students. The youths overturned cats and destroyed furnishings on Sunday night. Norman Despeaux, 21, taxi driver, released on 250 bond to await grand jury action. he admitted actions to Sheriff Hilmer and implicated James Hopwood, who was arrested Tuesday and remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aud
Hood College
Emmett R. Bowlus
Norman Despeaux
Despeaux
Roy M. Hilmer
James Hopwood
Hopwood
Shookstown
Marylanders Slow to Adopt New Licenses and Taxes
Marylanders show a late rush for 1938 automobile licenses and state income tax filings. D Marshall Schroeder reports few lineups or mail applications at the Motor Vehicles Office as first plates ship this week, with use possible by March 15 and 1937 plates valid until March 31. Deputy State Comptroller Joseph O C McCusker notes tax reform efforts rising but still modest in volume.
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Joseph O'C. McCusker
Adeputy
Hood College Semicentennial Plans Outlined
Hood College officials discuss the Semicentennial celebration during chapel. President Henry L Stahr and Miss Ellen Hume Jerver describe student involvement and a fundraising drive via class-based goals to secure a swimming pool and recreation center, funded by five yearly post-graduation subscriptions.
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Henry L Stahr
Hood College
Ellen Hume Jerver
George W.williams
Accident Commission reserves decision in Baltimore claim
The State Industrial Accident Commission reserved its decision in the case of Howard A. Kelly of Baltimore against Frederick County Commissioners and Independence Insurance for a death claim from an injury while employed by the county. The hospital sought 200 for radium treatment. the insurer was in receivership with no assets to pay claims. Attorneys Sagner and Delaplaine appeared for claimant and county respectively. The report notes the carrier’s financial status and the involved parties.
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State Industrial Accident Commission
Howard A. Kelly
Enen
Baltimore
Frederick
Independence
E. Roy Nikirk
Insurance Clarms
Louis J. Sagner
Edward S. Delaplaine
Conciliator Reaches Cumberland To End Bus Strike
Cumberland February 24 AP L J Smith federal conciliator arrived to arrange a conference to discuss ending the strike of 44 Lashley and Anderson Bus Co employees that began yesterday. The excerpt notes Caedmon seventh century Anglo-Saxon poems are lost with paraphrases surviving.
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Cumberland
L. J. Smith
Lashley & Anderson
Caedmon
Extradition Approved for Edwin W. Werns ing
Annapolis Feb 24 Gov Harry W Nice approved extradition of Edwin W Wern sing wanted in York County Pa on a bad check charge.
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Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Edwin W. Wernsing
York County
Beer Dealers Urged to Keep Standards High in Frederick
Baltimore brewer George Hawker urged Frederick county beer dealers to stay above reproach at a dinner in Hotel Frederick. He stressed supervision and discipline to preserve a local industry facing social challenges and potential prohibition trends. County leaders and legislators attended and spoke on maintaining proper conduct.
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George Hawker
Baltimore
Maryland Brewers’ Association
Frederick County
Hawker
Brewing Industries
Frederick County Beer Dealers’ Association
Hotel Frederick
Houck
Charles S. Houck, Jr
G. Ed Myers
I Sherman P. Bowers
Myers
John B. Funk
Joseph B. Payne
Brunswick
A. Lamar
Weather Record for 24 Hours Ending 7 Am Today
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am today is 0.21 inches. February to date shows 2.10 inches. February deficit in 1938 precipitation stands at 1.51 inches. Yesterday's high was 47, last year 45. Last night low 32, last year 30. Sun sets today at 5.56 pm. Sun rises tomorrow at 6.31 am. Moon rises tomorrow at 3.46 pm, moon sets tomorrow at 1.50 pm.
Display of Stamps Sparks Second Hobby Exhibit at Artz Library
The Frederick Stamp and Coin Club hosts a two week stamp exhibit at the C Burr Artz Library showcasing covers pre cancelled stamps and plate number blocks with notes on collecting. The show follows the first Frederick Camera Club exhibit which drew praise and inspired a Hagerstown display.
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Artz
C. Bure Artz
Frederick Stamp and Coin Club
Frederick Camera Club
Hagerstown
Camera Club
Hagerstown Art Museum
Robert F. Nicodemus
Stamp and Coin Club
National Park
Washington
Frederick
Lilypens
Hancock
Mt. Airy
C. Burr Artz Library
Linn’s_ Weekly
McKeel's
Scott
Community Chest To Be Organized Here At Meet
A Community Chest committee met at the Francis Scott Key hotel to organize the effort and draft a constitution and by laws. Dr Henry I Stahr Hood College president presided as plans to create a budget committee and study local needs were discussed along with drive timing and member participation.
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Community Chest Committee
Francis Scott Key
Henry I. Stahr
Hood College
Ignatius Bjorlee
Parsons Newman
Holmes D. Baker
Stahrraad
Bethlehem
Waynesboro
National Organization
General Committee
Henry L Stan
James H. Gamerill, Jr
Roser Bessie C. Mathias
Peters arrive from Europe on City of Havre in Baltimore
Mr and Mrs Gerrit Peters of Frederick Maryland arrived in Baltimore from Europe today aboard the Baltimore Mail liner City of Havre. The passenger list notes their destination and travel details.
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Europe
Baltimore
Gerrit Peters
Frederick, Md
Baltimore Mail
Havre
Tokyo in fear as air raids loom from Chinese planes
In wartime Tokyo alarms sounded for hours as Chinese air activity prompted fear of air raids. Streets emptied and residents sought shelter while authorities urged calm and prepared blackout measures amid ongoing tensions.
Japanese Mobilization Bill Sparks Parliament Turmoil
Tokyo reports a tense session as the national mobilization bill provokes bitter rebellion in the lower house. The measure would grant wartime control over business, finance, and private lives, with expropriation powers. Chinese air raids prompt warnings but fail to land a strike as air bases target southeast China. Meanwhile Japanese forces push along the Lunghai corridor and battle guerilla actions near the Shangtung peninsula.
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Tokyo
Japan
China Sea
Koki Hirata
Hirota
Planning Board
Shanghai
China
Formosa
Central China
Nanking
Lunghai
North China
Yangtze River
Shangtung
Three Men Arrested in County Under US Motor Vehicle Theft Act
Three men Floyd H. Jackson Sidney Deletine and Howard Carmerter were arrested near New Market by State Officer J A West on February 15 and are held by US Commissioner James K Cullen in Baltimore on a charge under the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. They allegedly stole a car at a gas station in Ellicott City after escaping with $10 and ten gallons of gas. Jackson and Deletine pleaded guilty and await federal action. Carmerter denies guilt and will have a Monday hearing.
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New Market
J. A. West
James K. Cullen
United States
Baltimore
Marland
Hick
Floyd H. Jackson
Lawrence
Sidney Delestine
Beaver Creek
Ore
Howard Carmerter
Lodi
Ellicott City
Jackson
Oswego
Kans
New York
Deletine
Carmerter
Townsend Plans Supreme Court Appeal From Contempt Sentence
Dr Francis E Townsend, back in Washington to serve a 30 day contempt sentence, announced he would appeal to the Supreme Court instead of beginning jail time. He arrived by train and, after consulting his lawyer, said he would cast his case to the high court.
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Washington
Francis E. Townsend
Supreme Court
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Hood
Rockville
Maude C. James
Montgomery County
Chcuit
James
Vashti G. Kirby
Taihuku
Formosan
Taihoku
Shinchiku
Chikutoh
Hag
Erstown
Ous Scens
Bill
Townsend
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