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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
6
Potomac Edison Company plans to discontinue its city bus service after Monday, with busses retired following a regular schedule. No replacement is planned, and officials warn residents they must seek taxis, carts, or walking to commute.
Members of the Federated Church Women of Frederick will host the World Day of Prayer on Friday March 4 at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. An inter church committee with representatives from several denominations prepared the program featuring talks on missionary projects by Helen B Eichelberger and others, plus songs and prayers.
Washington February 26 The House Ways and Means committee reached full agreement on two proposed tax measures after defeating a Republican bid to repeal them Dem NC Ms backed the bill with a plan to resume introduction It outlines profats capital gains tax and a new surtax on large income operations controlled by a family or a few individuals Doughton urged business leaders to move forward without hesitation on tax issues potentially paving the way for formal committee recommendation next Tuesday.
About sixty couples attended the Hi-Y Club dance at Frederick High School Friday night. Guests included Hi-Y members and Frederick chapter DeMolay. Elijen Hartman led arrangements with Diz Fagan orchestra providing music. Chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Max Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. George Algire, and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Shipley. Several school officials and many students were listed among attendees.
Shanghai February 26 French authorities tore seals from a warehouse of the Commercial Express Company an American concern and posted guards around the property It was the second warehouse leased by the company to be sealed by the Japanese signaling possible violation of extraterritoriality.
Col Nodte Brandon Judah former U S ambassador to Cuba and World War veteran dies in Chicago at 53 after eye surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. He served as a Jawves and was noted as a former sisterman.
The name and concrete die mouse owned by Charles Donney and wife near Catoctin Furnace was bought at an assignee's sale at the courthouse this morning by Peoples Liquidating Corporation for 300 dollars. W Clifton McSherry was assignee and A Grant Hooper was auctioneer. Sale of the Albert St. Gernard property west of Thurmont, planned after the Donley sale, was canceled due to satisfactory mortgage arrangements made Friday.
Deputy Sheriff Smith files robbery charge against Charles A. Getz 36 now in San Quentin for a $500 theft at a Frederick county home. Morris Baker near Thurmont says Getz forced a boy to reveal where money was hidden. fingerprints and FBI help linked Getz who has prior prison terms. Baker and others connected to past bootlegging and liquor raids also figure in ongoing indictments and recoveries.
Ernest A. Weaver of Frederick, employed in the Frederick office of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, has been awarded a ruby service emblem in recognition of twenty five years of service. The award was announced by Paul I. Payne, the manager.
Hood High School hosts the Junior-Senior Prom with Miss Rita Spree Butler and Miss Janet Jensen listed as escorts. Eighteen guests from Frederick and nearby areas attend, along with faculty adviser Mrs Hi rscher E Shi ww. A large party of students and local residents attend the dance with numerous named attendees.
Boston Feb 26 AP Senator Wheeler of Montana says Roosevelt might be nominated for a third term but would not be elected. He favors a six year single term to keep presidents free of politics and expects to see the nomination of a Progressive Democrat in 1840. He believes John Lewis would not be a candidate.
Three local boys Paul Hammond Bernard Davis Jr and Dick Bowers recovered a stolen pocketbook after seeing a man take money and a key from it at North Market and Church streets. Davis and Bowers returned the pocketbook to Police Headquarters while Hammond pursued the suspect who escaped. Sergeant William Y Anderson noted no report of theft had been filed yet and the pocketbook held little value.
A fragmented forecast hints at snow or rain early in the week with a mild spell midweek. Temperatures dip toward Tuesday then rise briefly before turning colder again Thursday night into Friday.
Mrs Samus H Rosenstock returns to her home near the city after visiting Tarboro North Carolina where her mother Mrs M D Kaufman was ill Families report Mrs Kaufman improving at her sister’s Tarboro home.
Paris signals alignment with Britain and Rome in pursuing a pragmatic European pact. Delbos vows to preserve Czech Slovakia and Soviet ties while Austria’s independence is key to peace. Hirota denies naval expansion aims as Japan faces parliamentary uproar over mobilization bills.
Baltimore February 26 AP Ann Harding requested two detectives be sent to her apartment after learning her former husband Harry Bannister planned to visit their daughter. Chief Inspector Stephen G Nelson confirmed two detectives were dispatched. Harding, now married to Werner Janssen, holds custody of 19 year old Jane Bannister with Bannister allowed limited visitations.
In New York on February 26, traders saw a lack of inspiring news for buyers and sellers as stocks drifted in a brief session. Overall, declines were minor with utilities and specialty issues posting modest gains while most indices marked time ahead of next week’s operations.
Elwood Anderson, 30, of Seaford Delaware, and his wife Sarah were struck and killed crossing Delmar Road near a Salisbury tavern. Salisbury youth driver Henry White, 18, was released on his own recognizance after state police investigated the incident.
J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of three in New York linked to a plot to sell U S Army and Navy secrets. Joanna Hoffman a Dresden Germany hairdresser aboard Europa Gunther Gustav Rumrich former Army sergeant and Erich Glaser a soldier at Mitchell Field confess to involvement and passing information by code to a European address. The scheme included luring a New York base commander to a midtown hotel to steal secrets and sought forged passports via impersonation.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Democratic committee endorsed a May primary slate ignoring John L. Lewis. Charles Alvin Jones was chosen for Governor, with George H. Earl for U S Senator Leo C. Mundy for Lieutenant Governor and Thomas A. Logue for re election as Secretary of Internal Affairs. Joe Guffey backed Jones after meeting with Roosevelt.
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania a builder's cellar deepening unearthed 1140 in gold coins including a 20 piece. Contractor Elmer Beers claimed ownership and divided 200 among three workers, then kept the remainder. John Johnson vowed to seek legal advice.
Weather data shows none rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 7 am. February precipitation to date stands at 2.10 inches. For 1938, precipitation up to February 1 is 151 inches. Yesterday’s high was 32 degrees, compared with 36 a year ago. Last night’s low was 22, versus 17 last year. Sunset today at 1.39 pm, sunrise tomorrow at 6.43 am. Moon rising tomorrow at 4.59 am and setting at 3.46 pm.
General John J. Pershing sank toward death in Tucson as of 1130 a.m. a physician's bulletin reported no change. Old military uniform to be flown from Washington for burial. preparations also made for a special train to the capital if death occurs.
The marriage of Miss Helen Carlisle Gregory to Mr. Julian Cart Parker took place at three o'clock in the First Baptist church with Rev. W. C. Royal officiating. The ceremony featured palms and white decor, Raymond Zimmerman at the organ, and a reception followed. The couple will reside in Washington, D C after March 5 at 1530 22nd Street N W.
Monterey Tenn February 26 Gilford Dillard receives his first social security check but loses one cent after the government check for nine cents is cashed. The bank charged a dime to cash the check.
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