Bank clearings near prosperity mark for Frederick area
The Frederick Clearing House Association reports total annual clearings for 1936 at 17,510,679.14 dollars, up from 14,841,502.63 in 1935, with October, September, and December leading the year’s high months. Monthly totals ranged from January 1,301,664.50 to December 1,550,536.57, indicating improved business conditions and nearing pre-Depression prosperity levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredek Bank
Orig
Sears
Hon Mgures
Frederick Clearing House Association
Christmas Over, City Sheds Its Holiday Garb
Christmas ends in Frederick as streets lose lights and decorations. City crews dismantle displays, collectors remove remnants, and Potomac Edison crews take down the ornamental strings and downtown transformer from the first decorative effort. Public reaction varies but is generally positive as merchants hoped for a buying boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Potomac Edison
Chamber of Commerce
Suit for Services Heard In Circuit Court
The Circuit Court heard the case of Mrs. Augustus Blevens seeking $15,900 for services rendered to Mrs. E May Spittle administratrix of the Annie P Stream estate. Mrs. Stream's death in November left an unsettled estate with no will. Judge granted one plaintiff prayer and five of ten defense prayers as arguments continued before the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cire Cuit
Augustus Blevens
ML. Pleasant
E. May Spilttle
Annie P. Stream
Stevens
Stream
Weather Record Precipitation Report
Weather data shows 2¢ hours ending today with no precipitation. January to date totals 124 inches, normal January precipitation 320 inches. High yesterday 39, high a year ago 32. Low last night 24, temperature a year ago 32. Forecast indicates no measurable precipitation today with moon phase and tomorrow’s outlook.
Demonstrators Attend Two Home Demonstration Schools
Frederick County home demonstration clubs begin training sessions at the YMCA guided by Miss Florence E Williams on growing and arranging for decorative use. Sessions run today and Wednesday with plans to present the topics at January meetings. rug making and garden education programs are announced for later dates with open access to clubs and select stores.
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Frederick County Mural
YMCA
Plorence E. Williams
County Home
Florence Mason
University of Maryland Extension Service
Speciatists
Clarence Eaves
Walkersville
Mra
Howard
Main
William Michael
Wlaryland
Mia Williane
Mr. Shoemaker
Officers Installed at Columba Lodge No 58 A F and A Masons
Columba Lodge No 58 A F and A Masons installed officers Monday night with George Milburn Free as Worshipful Master and Lincoln Fagelbrecht as Senior Warden. Cyril Klein as Junior Warden Ira L Miller as Secretary Horace Grafha Fins as Treasurer Russell L Micheael as Senior Deacon J Edward Bhaffer as Junior Deacon Frank W Rothenhoefer as Senior Steward Mehr PL Wachter as Junior Steward Harry J Fromke as Tyler Rev De Amon Joan Traver served as Chaplain Sister Claude Hahn PM was organist. Retiring Master John P Engelbrecht and Marshall Dr A Atlee Radel were honored. refreshments followed.
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Columba Lodge
Masons
George Milburn Free
Lincoln
No Settlement Signs Near in Motor Strikes
The piece reports GM refusing to recognize a single union as bargaining agent amid a broad automotive strike.1,800 battery plant workers out with 50,000 more affected. overall 135,000 projected unemployed by week’s end due to strikes and material shortages. Labor leaders warn of direct federal intervention and sitdown actions expand to other plants. The President and Perkins discuss negotiations as a Senate inquiry is prepared to call GM officials.
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Gener Motors Corpirie da
Atileh
Pointe Vith
Wfren P. Sloan
General Motors
Homer Martin
United Automotive Workers of America
Washington
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Electric Storage Battery Company
Pacifte
Perkins
Washiston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senate
General Motors Corporation
Traffic Box Shelter For Police Corner At Square
A new octagonal shelter at the northeast pavement corner will house a traffic box and a heated enclosure for police at the Square. Officers gain protection from winter weather as the box traffic control is mounted behind a door preventing direct access. The project, praised by Marshall Murray, replaces open or poorly protected posts and recalls a 20 year old failed heated street exit experiment.
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Marshall Murray
Dmecer Murray
Norbeck's Succession Shifts State Leadership Roles
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a postdeath succession involving Representative Peter Norbeck and references to state officials and vacant offices. The garbled text mentions appointment, a Methodist or merchant named Mertert FH Hbcheary, and a figure tied to Morag, with unclear positions and outcomes.
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Soho Dikwa
Peter Norbeck
Ostyoorir Shatemar
Bessy
Peter En Wade
Congress Opens With Historic Sentiment In Washington
In Washington the new Congress opened amid historic choices and questions of neutrality and relief. Leaders eyed constitutional amendments on neutrality limits and possible limits on federal relief as a central focus, while organizational steps received less attention than the looming policy decisions and guidance sought from President Garner.
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Wietagten
Senate
Saint Trimble
Rootevels
Moaforlue
Rootevelts
America
Waetington, Jan
Congress
Selected Taysues Up
New York stock market mixed with limited buying, several issues recover after early pressure. By midday General Motors rose after union talks, while overall activity remained subdued amid auto industry labor tensions.
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New York
Auto Motor Labor
General Motors
Steve Mag
Body Of Man Missing Recovered After 25 Days
Salisbury authorities recovered the badly decomposed body of W. Frank Noward after viewing it in the harbor. A coroner's jury recessed the inquest until January 19 to determine the cause of death. An examination was made yesterday pending next week's proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
W. Frank Noward
Fahey Urged to Join Cabinet Revival Effort
A garbled passage discusses John W. Fahey and potential cabinet inclusion amid calls for Roosevelt era policy revival. It mentions a banking official and a Commerce Secretary role in a context of new administration plans. The readability is limited by OCR errors, but the focus centers on cabinet appointments and policy continuity.
Hope Rises For Late Return Of Mattson Boy
Tacoma authorities and family report amusement at some letters received while the Mattson boy remains missing since December 27. Law enforcement adopt a hands off policy pending Charles's release, while teams wait and watch for any breakthrough.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jan
Son
Ann
Mabel
Avitts
Pease
Omeers
Matt
Sas
Charley
Mattson
Potley
Charles
Ramsburgh Will Probate Shows Grandchildren Inheritance
The will of Mrs Ramsburgh widow of Henry Ramsburgh is admitted to probate in the Office of Register at Wills. The estate distributes $1,000 to each grandchild Ellen P Mathers Frederick James Jaf frey Robb Jr Julia Maynard Ranunbirgh Frederick and Mary Susan Jolliffe and leaves remainder to executor Henry I Ramiburgh son without bond.
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Law
Lauri Ramsburgh
Henry
Ramsburch
Amora
Roy
Rerwin
Ramsburgh
Wills
Henry Bo Ramburgh
Frederick
Mary
Robb
Jacob Rohrbach
Leona
Her Career First Says Young Mrs Barrymore
Hollywood a January 5 Youthful Flaine Tarrie wife of John Barrymore says her career comes before anything else in a contested separation. She alleges he roughed her and left a cafe during dinner on New Year’s Eve and that they are living apart as he pressures for a divorce. She plans to pursue her own career despite the strain of the marriage.
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Mrs. Barrymore
Hollywood
Flaine Tarrie
John Barrymore
John
Barrymore
Pains Recurring In Pius Pains Recurring In Pius Pope’s Pains
Vatican City January reports say Pope Pius XII endured recurring pains in his paralyzed leg while planning to inaugurate the Pontifical Academy. He hoped to send a personal message to the academy as it prepares for its first season beginning February 6. The pontiff rested poorly again, receiving usual aides, as Cardinal Pacelli and Cardinal Ottaviani visited the consistory chamber.
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Vatican City
Pontifical Academy
Pine
Vatican
Xerried
Cardin Pacelli
Eas
Well-wethed new deal axe ready for Senator Copeland
A fragmentary 1930s style report discusses Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York and hints at political maneuvering within Tammany and the U. S. administration. It mentions his stance on merchant marine policy, foreign protests, and alleged favors, while noting rival attacks and defenses from various figures in Congress and party circles.
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Senator Copeland
Ne Renator
Senate Commerce Committee
Fox
Washngton
Copeland
Bermida
Minton
Winean Arate
Ruskles Farm Sold At Sheriff Sale In Woodside District
The Abearre farm of Vernon E. Pankow and associated parties in Woodside district was purchased at a sheriff sale by the First National Bank of We Alro for 684. The farm is improved with a tract of land and features a tenant and lease arrangement as part of the sale.
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Ruskles
Abearre
Vernon E. Pankow Guenishee
P J Kimmel
Revheen
Woodside
Bank
We Alro
Reuten
Au Tisnees
Spain and Germany clash in new war demands amid Gibraltar tensions
Britain wins pledge of respect for shipping in the Strait of Gibraltar. Germany and Italy contest volunteer claims as Spanish insurgents advance on Madrid’s northwest flank, with 69 dead and 200 to 300 wounded in air raids.
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Germany
Aom
London
Strait of Gibraltar
Paris
Ktalian
IL Duce
Italy
Volunteera
Hillerio—Dasque
aMerals
Germaiy
Koenigsbere
Blackhill
Grafton
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Fascista
Madrid
Midala
Baby Burns to Death in Christmas Tree Fire
A baby under one year died in Boer Town Pennsylvania after a Christmas tree ignited the family home. The fire started while parents were away. neighbors and the Blue Ridge Summit Fire Department could not save the child as flames consumed the one and a half story frame house. The father Edward Emory worked, the mother 25, and a four year old and two other children escaped. Fire officials attributed the blaze to a reed under the tree. Second item notes Tokyo English language policy but lacks clear local relevance.
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Boertown
Edward Emory
Bheriit Versner A. Redmond
Monterey
Redmond
Amory
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