Mounting Support for Dual Highway Plan Across Frederick
A wave of support for a proposed dual highway between town and Route 20 grows, with 400 residents signing in favor. Automobile dealers report 90 percent backing Route A in a Frederick County poll, while business groups and Kiwanis members participate in canvassing. Governor Rice was to receive the petition from Holden Felton as discussions continue across chambers of commerce and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooer L. Warfield
asiate
Warfield
Frederick Chamber of Comme rsident
Jesse W. Kolo
Kolb
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Robert L Smith
themselvh
rom
Boonsboro Lions club
Fredchants Associatsik
Democratic National Committee Reports 1938 Funds and Debts
The Democratic National Committee released financial figures showing expenditures of $502,925.35 and war chest of $22,10 78 with a balance near $5,989.97. Reports were filed with the Clerk of the House, detailing initial campaign year finances and outstanding items from previous periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Nacional Committee
e- brtad
Beth
House
Democratic committee
Weather data fragment from January 1935
Fragmentary weather record notes temperatures highs and lows with misread units and garbled times. Includes yesterday today and tomorrow sunrise sunset estimates and partial moon phase mentions. Due to corruption, only scattered facts remain.
Weather Delays Flight to Ice-Locked Islands in Chesapeake Bay
A second plane observing ice locked islands in the Lower Chesapeake Bay was delayed by poor weather and low visibility. Messages and food parcels were sent to Smith and Tangier islands by Col. Alban Phillips with requests to signal for help if needed. About 1400 island residents were believed distressed or isolated, with three Smith's Island residents finally reaching harbor and plans to evacuate by boat underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Chesapeake bay
Smith and Tangier island
Col
alban Phillips
Cambridge packer
nds
Smith's Island
First Taxes Paid Today Highlight 1936 Rate Change
Tax collectors report the first payments for 1936 taxes received at the county treasurer’s office. The rate rose to $1 per $100 for county taxes, with increases on securities and automobiles contributing to higher the overall tax base. Treasurer and staff stayed open through the holidays to finalize end of year balances as the budget neared completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Gaver
Frederick county
Gaver
Thomas A
big sons
Molesworth, Gierk
Frederick County Welfare Board Sees Budget Cut in January
Ten thousand six hundred dollars was granted by the State for January, half December’s allotment. The board must aid 482 relief families, 221 with vehicles, many on WEA and adjustments until full WPA checks arrive. About 60 employable families remain unplaced. absorption by WPA and PWA projects hinges on timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Couty Welfare Board
Lhe
sur
Welfare Board
WEA
WPA
J. Sheldon Turner
Frederick Court
Fires Explosions Leave Score of Dead Across Cities
A Chicagoans of a rooming house in Washington state killed a woman an 11 year old boy and a man in flames. In Rochester New York an elderly woman died after ten others were saved from an apartment fire. In Wilmington two firemen died from burns suffered in a residential blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rochester
Wilmington
Ethiopians Meet Strong Resistance in Northern Battle
Ethiopian forces face stiff opposition as the first major offensive in the Kaio Jopian war zone continues. The Ethiopian war minister Fa Mulugheta disclosed movements and confirmed a general attack after three months of hostilities and setbacks in Addis Ababa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NUS
Addis Abaga
Mulugheta
Relief And Recovery Expenditures Highlighted
AP reports the Treasury faced unexpensed funds at year end totaling millions, with 6,000,000 work relief funds and nearly 2,060,000,000 tied to the Reconstruction Finance Corp. President advocates saving relief and recovery expenditures for future needs. Mrs. E. Wolf returns from visit to her father at San Mar Home near Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasurs
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Mr. E. Wolf
Catoctin avenue
Wiliam Maines
San Mar
Boonsboro
Opera Stars Prepare A Side Show In New York
Opera stars stage a side show during a dinner honoring Mrs. Vince Astor in New York. Aney Pous may perform an Apache dance as part of the evening, with the coy Melchior noted among the unexpected moments.
Sleet Chokes City Streets Hurting Traffic and Sewers
Sleet covered roads disrupt city travel as sewer work starts postponed. Railroad crews clear ice from switches while contractors reassess start times. Snow and ice slow highway traffic, with accidents limited and officials watching conditions for a possible Monday kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
theiy ehotee
Garrall creek
Water street
B. and
O. avenue
Ligon
City
SAC
Maxwell
Frederick Brick Works
Messrs
Willams and
Graham
Frederick caper
automoiles
Braddock mountain
Maryland Transportation Company
Frederic Sandersta
Mate
Hyattstown hill
Washington highway
Tspeclock
First Lady Knows Her Way Around In New Kitchen
A fragment from a 1930s column humorously notes Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt navigating her kitchen, with backstage chatter about press conferences, fashion debates, and everyday life. It describes various women’s views and playful snippets about domestic life and public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RODNEY DUTCHER
nus
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Tommy Touhy Seized In Chicago Apartment
Gangsters seize Tommy Touhy in a Chicago apartment amid a $193000 holdup and a $169000 transfer to prison. A tense confrontation unfolds as officers close in while the suspect resists. The scene hints at gangland activity tied to a broader troubled region and references local customs revived by Protestant clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Touhy
Chicago
Early American furniture favored for governor’s decor
Philip B. Serman, Baltimore attorney, urged the governor to assign funds for a repository of rare early American cabinetmaking and furniture treasures. He argued such a storehouse would align with his ideas and hopes for displaying these valuable pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip B. Perman
Baltimore
ceins
rey tgan
Contract suit dismissed in Frederick county case
A Frederick county suit seeking enforcement of a contract failed after dismissal. The dispute involved a 1993 agreement among Airy Vota Radurick executors, the Transportation Company and officers, Sheets president, and stock at $10 per share, with a widow claiming stock value after her husband’s death. Attorneys argued the motion for a new trial. Judge Willard withheld decision as appeals continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick county
Maryland
Airy Vota Radurick
drew
land ‘Transportation Company
Rodevick
ALeland Transportation Compu
Sheets
fen
George W. Shuess
Wood
Court of Appeals
D. Princeton Buckey
Olden S. Felton
the plainthfs
Sollenberger
Henri
Willard
Rachel M. Sollenberger
Hagerstown
Texas Company
A. E Stahl
employes
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Reuben
Soliemeerger
lagerstown
Sallenberger
Allegany county
State Industrial Accident Commission
Worthington P. Wachler
Herbert ¥. Quail
Sherman P. Bowerstorneys
Holden 5
Felton
Grace R. Gerber
Allorneys
Mrs. Sousab
Ludge Willard
Special Taxes To Give State About $4,800,000
Reading from a brief notice in a 1930s style fiscal report, the document outlines special tax measures projected to raise about 4.8 million dollars for the state. It mentions a 5.0 percent rate, plus annual adjustments for aid, with references to distributions and oversight by state authorities.
Icy PORCH morning prompts hazardous road conditions
Frigid morning ice coats roads statewide as frost and lingering sleet create slippery grades and curves. Road crews battle dangerous stretches, clearing drifts and applying sand to improve traction amid winter storms and heavy traffic nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamutinday
Senate debate over veterans aid and currency policy grows
During the new session leaders clash as Patman and other lawmakers push for faster veteran bonus funding while Roosevelt plans a joint address. Republicans decry the televised address as politicized, urging equal radio time. Debates on loans, neutrality laws, and defense costs loom as congressional lawmakers open hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steiner
ie House
Patman
Texas
Roosevelt
Congress
Henry, Bietcher
dev
Utah
ratte
Market Moderately Careful First Day
New York on January 2 opened with a cautious tone as investors assessed early trading. The AP report notes mixed actions across sectors with some gains and losses amid uncertain demand and policy signals.
Steamer And 200 On Were Received 3 She Was Equipped
A terse report notes a steamer and 200 on were received and fitted for readiness. Details remain sparse but indicate supply or provisioning in a maritime context with emphasis on equipment.
Milnwal Nuar Shoe Co. Gets Checks Under Liberalized Contract
A liberalized contract assures the Milnwal Nuar Shoe Company of four checks totaling 3936 under terms described. Details indicate payments of 40 each and follow the liberalized framework approved by the AP report from Liberalized Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COX Milnwal AP
Nuar Shoe Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrat Committee
tomorow
HANY
Wilmington, Del
Buffalo, N.Y
Haile Selassie
Mrs. Vince
Astor
New York
Melchior
derrick
mammor
Opera
behemoth
Lauritz
First
Rize Transporta
alice
theiaind
Pennsylvania
Ohio
East Patrick street
pokier
lale
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ser
vants
Takeof
Harden
Windsor
Dover
World Court
FL D
Tommy
Bal
Nice
Perlman
Maryland Court Of Appeals
Robinson
BYRNES STEINER
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!