Use of bicycle tire aids man in taking life
The body of Robert E. Hahn, 22, of 274 West Fifth street, was found in his car along a road near Liberty Pike between Mr. Pleasant and Libertytowne. A bicycle tire funneled gas from the exhaust into the car, death ruled as self-inflicted by asphyxiation. Hahn, a former Ox Fibre Brush Company worker, had previously attempted self harm two or three times. he had recently shown no despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Hahn
West Fifth Street
Liberty Pike
Mr. Pleasant
Libertytowne
W. T. Summers
Emory Biser
Roy M. Hiltner
Walter E. Sinn
Denver J. Shook
Ira W. Beall
Libertytown
Justice Sinn
Hahn
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Powell and Albaugh
Ikersville
Former Workers Seize Border Playground
Agua Caliente hotel and casino at Agua Caliente Mexico, once a glamorous film era spot, was seized today by about 400 former employees and their families demanding the right to work. The $10,000,000 resort had been a ghost playground after Mexico banned gambling, and the takeover marked a bizarre twist as workers locked the gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Spaniards Fight On As Ice Balks Attacks
Beleaguered insurgents and Spanish Government troops clash at Teruel in guerrilla fighting across ice crusted streets. Snow slows mass offensives, sleet grounds planes, and mountain terrain halts motorized units on the front encircling Teruel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
Teruel
Screen Beauty Sues Radio Commentator for Libel
Los Angeles AP reports a $250,000 damage suit filed by screen actress Con stance Bennett against Hollywood radio commentator James Fidler. Bennett alleges a December 28 broadcast contained false remarks accusing her of snubbing Patsy Belly, a fellow screen comedian working in a film with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Constance Bennett
Brond
James Fidler
Hollywood
Miss Bennett
Fidler
Patsy Belly
Screen Comedienne
New Tax Sought by California Tax Relief Committee
The California Tax Relief committee advocates a 3 percent transactions tax to replace existing real and personal property taxes sales and income levies. Support is being sought for a constitutional amendment in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Catiz
California Tax Relief Committee
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am none. January-to-date rainfall 8 inches, compared with normal 3.23 inches and January 1937 total 6.19 inches. Yesterday high 39, last year 48. Temperature last night 21, year-ago 27. Today’s sunrise 7:31, moonrise 9:27, moonset 9:00 p.m.
Lent Services Set for March 7 to 11 at Calvary Church
Five community lenten services will be held March 7 to 11 at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church under Frederick City Ministerial Association. Dr. Henri L. G. Kieffer chairs arrangements with Rev. William T. Jackson and Rev. Dr. Benjamin W. Meeks among leaders. The tentative schedule lists Rev. William C. Royal, Rev. Malcolm S. Taylor, Rev. Amos J. Traver, Rev. Ralph E. Shober, Rev. W. T. Gover, Rev. Ralph E. Hartman and other clergy delivering scripture readings and prayers with Dr. Meeks presiding on marches nights. Meeling postponed to next Monday at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Frederick City
Henry T. Wade
James H. Falk
Jesse B. Anders
William C. Royal
First Baptist Church
Kieffer
Malcolm S. Taylor
All Saints Episcopal Church
Meeks
Mr. Jackson
Amos J. Traver
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ralph E. Shober
Church of the Brethren
Mr. Royal
Lehmitt
Shober
Mr. Hariman
Traver
Meeling
C. A
Nice To Name Board For Phoebus Probe
Annapolis January 4 Governor Harry W Nice said he would appoint a board outstanding for his integrity to investigate charges filed by Senator Robert B Kimble against Senator Larry T Phoebus who is State Labor Commissioner if Kimble presses his accusations Phoebus began his campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination today after making public a demand that he vacate his post as labor commissioner Nice said Phoebus candidacy would not affect his future political actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapoli
Harry W. Nice
Robert B. Kimble
Allegany County
Larry T. Phoebus
Somerset County
Kimble
Phoebus
Nice
Ford executive daughter search prompts abduction probe
Frederick county authorities report delays in vehicle registration renewals as 25 000 applications await sorting at the Motor Vehicle Commission. Police arrest two boys for shooting at a house and a hit and run case is set for January 8. In Michigan, Ford executive Harry Bennett's missing daughter Gertrude Bennett, 18, elopement or possible abduction investigated with FBI aid. Russell Hughes, 20, a Michigan Normal College student, linked to her disappearance. Bennett family has a history of threats, but no current danger noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Niles Falkenstein
Frederick
Motor Vehicle Commissioner's Office
Commissioner's Office
Earl Hargett
Thurston
W. K. May
Roger F.geisbert
Urbana
Willie Wolfe
Harmony
Elmer Hildebrand
Route 1
Reich
Ford
Hargett
Elmer E Summers
New Market
Elmer A. Phillips
Baltimore
Justice Geisbert
Ypsilant
Mich
Donald
Leonard
State Police
Gertrude Bennett
Harry Bennett
Ford Motor Company
Russell Hughes
Auburn
Indiana
Carl Walters
Ypsilanti
Harry H. Bennett
Don Leonard
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miss Bennett
Michigan Normal College
Drixboro
Hughes
Farflung
Bennett
Montgomery's New Voting Law Begins
Rockville Maryland January 4 Montgomery County announces a new permanent registration law for citizens of Montgomery County and Maryland who declared intent before November 8 1937. Residents turning 21 may register now. The board sits every two years and members Byrne Austin and J Arthur England each earn 2000 yearly. Registrations may be made during regular office hours at Rockville Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County
Maryland
Board of Permanent Registration
FL. Byrne Austin
J. Arthur England
Two Die In Railroad Crash West Of Erie
A New York Central passenger train struck an automobile a mile west of Erie Pennsylvania killing two Erie Dispatch Herald employees. The victims were Irene Outwail Fry 31 a billing clerk and John McDonald an advertising salesman. Debris knocked pieces onto telegraph lines momentarily halting Erie to Cleveland railroad communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
New York Central
Erie Dispatch Herald
Irene Outwail Fry
John McDonald
Cleveland
Sisters Found Starved in Money-Lined Flat in Washington
Two elderly sisters, Olivia and Roberta Hale, were found near starvation in a squalid Washington flat stuffed with more than 310,000 dollars in coins and currency. They were hospitalized after injuries from housework and a broken hip and shoulder burns. Rich caches included cash hidden in furniture and cushions, and sketches of bonds cashed long ago. The scene drew aid from Southern Relief and Masons who had supplied some of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Re‘Hef Society
Olivia Hale
Roberta
Court Holds Woman No Heir Of Banker
The Fourth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Nellie Scrafion was not legally married to late Louis R. Sweetland a Hamlin West Virginia banker and reversed a district court decision awarding her his personal estate estimated at 600000 dollars upon her claim of widow status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Fourth
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Nellie Scrafion
Louis R. Sweetland
Hamlin
W. Va
Pennsylvania Traffic Toll Increases In 1937
Harrisburg reports the official automobile accident record for 1937 shows 2648 persons killed and 6047 injured. The death toll rose by 235 from 1936, with 13 additional deaths and 361 injuries already reported for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue
News-Post Year Book for 1938 Highlights Six Pictures
The 1938 News-Post Year Book contains six full pages of illustrations showing the year’s highlights. It is the largest issued, with a 6000 copy run, an extra 1000 printed to meet demand. The book, created by The News-Post, aims to present Frederick city and county with dense statistics and many named individuals and organizations. Copies are free to subscribers not mailed, and to non-children. demand remains high with rapid production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
News- Post
Baker Park
Fea
Frederick
C. Barr Artz
Pratt Library
Baltimore
Dispute Over Board Bill Heard in Circuit Court
Charles L. Eaves sues Ira M. Burrier and constable Guy Anders in replevin for a board and crop parts dispute on a Walkersville farm tenancy begun mid March 1936. The case centers on board payments, hay and wheat crops, and whether a $120 claim is owed, with settlement talks ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Arthur D. Willard
Charles L. Eaves
Walkersville
Alton Y. Bennett
Ira M. Burrier
Guy Anders
Constable
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Mr. Bennett
Eaves
Burriers
Hetween
Woodsboro
Barrier
Barker
Samuel Fogle
Barkier
Mr. Fogle
Barlier
Rosenstads
Burrier
County to Gain in Population
Maryland gains projected in statewide population estimates for July 1 1938 by state health officials based on the last decade’s trends. Frederick county is put at 55 969, up 186 from last year with white population rising and colored population slightly falling. The 1930 census recorded 54 440 total for the county, with 49 724 white and 4 713 Negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
State Board of Health
A. W. Hedrich
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Maryland
Baltimore City
Caroline
Dorchester
Kent
Queen Anne
Somerset
Worcester
Calvert, Charles and
St. Mary's
Farmer sues over unpaid hay and crop charges
In a civil action, the plaintiff contends the defendant used 12 tons of hay without replacement or payment. He cites similar shortfalls on other crops and fertilizer, claiming amounts owed totaling 5226.70. Barker testified for the defense prior to noon recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Hood College hosts board and faculty talk on Far East
Hood College directors and faculty hold a joint session in Meyran Hall to hear Dr. Ella Lonn of Goucher discuss Far East affairs. The gathering precedes the board’s January 6 meeting at the Y Hut, with a social hour to follow. Classes resume after Christmas recess. first semester exams begin January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Ella Lonn
Goucher College
Lonn
Far East
Meyran Hall
Board of
Charles P. Rice
York
Dollar Lines abandon salvage of President Hoover liner
The Dollar Lines announced it turned over the $8,000,000 luxury liner President Hoover to underwriters after salvage attempts were thwarted by continued monsoons following the grounding off Formosa on December 10. All 453 passengers and much cargo were removed as line officials said only metal fittings and equipment could be saved, leaving the 633 foot hull to be pounded to bits by the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dollar Lines
President Hoover
Formosa
Hoover
Few But Persistent Buyers Lead Market
New York January 4 AP reports buyers were sparse yet persistent in the stock market. Steels aircrafts motors and specialties advanced to fractions and more than three points on small volume. Sterling rose 3 16 to $3.01 1 8 as profits absorbed near peak levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pro&t
Sterling
Merriman Properties Sold At Sheriff Auction
The Peoples National Bank of Brunswick bought two properties at sheriff sale. An eleven acre tract with an eight room stone house on the Burkitsville Knoxville road sold for 820 dollars and an eight room frame house at 11 West B street sold for 250 dollars. The sale followed a suit by the bank against Oscar Merriman and Annie Merriman, with R S Lease as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman Properties
Peoples’ National Bank of Brunswick
Burkitsvile
Knoxville Road
B” Street
Brunswick
Oscar M. Merriman
Annie K. Merriman
R. S
Roosevelt Talk Draws Republican Support and Debate
Republicans join Democrats in calling Roosevelt's opening Congress pledge conciliatory toward business while some oppose his economics awaiting his business legislation message. Analysts forecast a 1939 deficit near 1 billion with next year's deficit around 1.25 billion as Moorgenthau notes changed conditions since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Moorgenthau
Japs Claim Capture Of Confucius Tomb
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese infantry penetrating central Shantung and claiming cities 30 miles south of Tsinan. Domei said vanguard reached 70 miles south of Tsinan near Confucius birthplace. Army pledged protection for the Confucius tomb at Chafi and the temple and for the Duke of King, temple chief hereditary official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Holy Land of China
Shantung Province
Tsinan
Domei
Tokyo
China
Confucius
Chafi
Lodge Installs Officers at Columbia Lodge No. 58
Columbia Lodge No. 58 A F and A Masons installed its officers for the coming year at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening. Elected and appointed officers include Lincoln D. Engelbrecht as Worshipful Master and other posts such as Senior Warden C Cyril Klein Junior Warden Russell L Michael Secretary Ira L Miller Treasurer Horace C Zacharias Tyler Harry J Fromke Senior Deacon Frank W Rothenhhoefer Junior Deacon Merle F Wachter Senior Steward Dr Ira L Brandfield Junior Steward Frank H Lewis Chaplain Rev Amos J Traver D D Marshal G Hunter Bowers and Musician Claude S Hahn Retiring Worshipful Master George M Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Lodge
No. 58
A. F
A. Masons
Masonic, Temple
Lincoln D. Engelbrecht
C. Cyril Klein
Russell L. Michael
Ira L. Miller
Horace C. Zacharias
Tyler
Harry J. Fromke
Frank W. Rothenhhoefer
Merle F. Wacht
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Magda
Bucharest
Mme. Magda Lupescu
Carol
France
Octavian Goga
New
National Christian Party
Ened
Screen Beauty Sites
Calvary Church
Phoebus Probe
Ford Executive
Ther
Montgomery
Penna
Metropolis
Jackson
Jan
Leutenants
McNary
Oregon
Representative Snell
Ickes
Robert B. Jackson
Davis
Woodruff
Pittsburgh
Wallace
S. Colby M. Chester
National Association of Manufacturers
General Foods Corporation
Holy Land
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