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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
1
Welfare Board dispatches show 392 public assistance operations in December, up 119 from prior month due to sewer work completion and pension cuts. Authority notes that old age pensions and dependent children aid rose, with 724 total relief cases across all programs.
A 10 year old collie named Sport, inseparable from Harry G. Tritapoe of Frederick, died Thursday after the master’s death. Sport refused food after Tritapoe’s passing on September 12 and never recovered. Widow Amy Mahoney Tritanes arranged a regular coffin and Sport was buried at Petersville near the relative’s home.
The Washington County Board of Education reports white elementary school cost per pupil at 37 dollars, the county's lowest in Maryland and well below the state average of 45 dollars. High school cost is 65 dollars per pupil, again the lowest in the state where the average is 78 dollars.
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation for Tam with no value, January to date 1.7 inches, normal January 3.20 inches, actual January 1936 5.09 inches. Yesterday high and low temps not fully legible. Moon set tomorrow 3:24 p.m. Forecast times and temperatures are partially obscured.
A brief halt in city sewer work by J A Laporte Construction Co was described as temporary. Payroll continued, workers were told to expect a restart within several days. A $2200 claim by Universal Sewer Pipe Co unsettled payments. Laporte bonds total $234000 plus with most contracts completed.
A threatened boycott by anti Nazi league leaders challenges the Braddock Schmeling heavyweight title fight in New York. The group claims representation in 23 countries and has informed the NY State Athletic Commission and Madison Square Garden. Joe Canfield, Braddock’s manager, said a boycott would prevent Braddock from sharing the ring with Schmeling.
An advanced sociology group from Hood College travels to a government redevelopment project near Berayn Telay. They also tour Bl. Elizabeth's Hospital. Former Dr. Wayne Co Neely, a prominent professor of Feenom.ce and 85 clology, will lead the trip.
Mr and Mrs Charles P Hanne yerz er on Third Street celebrate sixty six years of marriage marking a long union since their wedding January 10, 171. The couple enjoyed a quiet family observance and remain active in the community.
Washington January 9 AP Roosevelt will be guided by the results of election reforms to follow the Supreme Court and business, expect liberal constitutional interpretations, expanded powers, and postponed budget balancing. White House advisors foresee changes, with congressional address January 20 to activate opinion on wage and hour and employment issues. Senate and House recess to ponder constitutional and budget questions.
A dog destroyed six pet rabbits owned by Raymond I. Ford Jr. and his family, pulling mother and five kits from a cage attached to the gas range at their home. The incidents occurred on two nights in January, with the helpless litter then killed, leaving only fur and tracks as evidence.
Police report a large brown dog known as Rover had been roaming Park Pace early Friday and caused fear among residents. Witnesses say the animal appeared tense and aggressive, prompting safety concerns and possible access to poison in some areas. Authorities are investigating the dog’s origin and intent.
Washington January 9 AP General Motors replies to American Federation of Labor regarding representation of skilled metal trades workers. telegram from J. K. Lewis and federation aims to unify workers under one union. Anderson of GM relations department says company will not join external authority or interfere with jurisdiction. Frey requests that GM enter an agreement granting another organization authority, but Frey says representation rests with international unions affiliated with the metal trades department.
Rry E. Cunningham, a professional hold-up man, sentenced from ten to fifteen years in Attica prison after conviction in Batavia New York on four robbery indictments. Capt Winfield W. Robinson of the New York State Troopers announced the sentence. Stine, a local taxi driver, identified Cunningham as one of the women who, in September, held him up on a national highway near Middletown, forced him to drive into the mountains, robbed a taxi, and fled. Cunningham was arrested at Batavia after tracing by Pennsylvania State police. No word yet on the other suspect.
Forty five officers of the First Infantry Maryland National Guard met at the State Armory for their annual conference led by Commander John Markey. The event covered army organization training and supply with guidance from Maj Thomas A Lyon and Captain Wac Crpar among others, followed by a luncheon and evening dinner.
A manslaughter charge was expected against John Wirth 38 of Freedom Township Pa after the death of Fred Bollinger Greenmount Pa following a liquor dispute in Emmitsburg Saturday night. Coroner J Preston Null testified that Bollinger and others bought liquor in Emmitsburg and returned to Wateron a gin was improvised and a shooting occurred. The bottle and other items were found near the scene as investigators probed the incident.
Disjointed OCR report depicts fears of a ransom hijacking tied to 828000 and mentions individuals Wong Wa Yacuma Wie Jata Ar Dr WOW DANT. It notes an Seattle Daily Times advertisement hinting at a scam or scheme and suggests authorities respond to threats while investigators interpret the message.
Figures from Engineer Charge J. Hargis as of January 11 show three quarters of contract values earned. Notable totals include Loslowss Tigo and Ligon at $157,602.04 and Engstrom and Wyinn at $509,795.40 with Grove Lime Co at $15,010.67. Overall, contractors earned about 75 percent of total street work contracts, excluding street resurfacing.
An orchid focused gathering at the Frederick Garden featured talks by Mrs. Frank Nicodenis Walkererville and Mrs Lewis Roberteviah this ty about bloom timelines and transplantation. Mrs Robt EB Delapiathy discussed orchids in Mexico while Mrs Carlos de Garmendia described the Orchid Jungle in Miami. Mrs Ape presided as refreshments followed a brief business session.
New York stock movers show steels and specialties continuing to push upward while offerings in other sectors slow the advance. Gear Motors and related shares rise as traders take profits from prior gains. The rapid churn keeps ticker tape behind with about 1,409,000 shares trading. Storing opens at 691.
WPA faces move to provide work relief for millions as officials announce continued efforts into the year. The administration plans to expand air and rail related projects while targeting wage safeguards and extended employment programs. Some figures cite a $45 monthly support in certain drafts while error margins note seven percent fatality concerns in tar industry and rural dairies.
In Washington reports, France mobilizes forces in Morocco while Britain masss 94 ships near Africa and Spain amid a broad view of a coming General Motors strike. The piece frames U.S. labor politics, the Wagner Act, and potential auto industry disruption as a broader wartime labor crisis with unions coordinating a major strike wave.
An attended meeting of Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 61 in Freiday evening presided by Miss Jesse Webster. Installation led by District Deputy President Mrs Ethel Beard Renn with deputies, officers named, and a jewel presented to past noble grand Miss Webster. A banquet followed on January 28 at Ebert pare Jors with Miss Thomas chairing the committee.
Penalties from Carrot county dominate the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles report for the past week. The state total of fines reached 4343 dollars with numerous individuals cited for drunken driving reckless driving and license issues. A failure to comply with financial responsibility law led to license suspensions for Herbert L Jackson and Fred Mill of New Windzar.
Baltimore January AP report shows eight days into 1937 with sixteen auto fatalities. The latest victim was William D O'Brien 51 an employee at Goat and Electric Company. His car veered off the road and struck a tree as dense fog enveloped the city.
Weather outlook notes unsettled conditions across North and Middle Atlantic regions with periods of precipitation and variable temperatures. Forecast mentions cooler nights and potential rain bands, with temperatures near seasonal averages and some windy intervals affecting coastal zones.
Representative William F. P. Allen of Delaware urged construction of a Dundee style bridge across the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis at Matapeake Maryland. He said the project was national in significance and not a local matter, and he advocated a spanning solution.
Dispatches report France boosting Moroccan garrison to 100000 as Allied naval maneuvers prompt mobilizations. Britain and Spain monitor shifts while Germany claims no knowledge of North African developments despite fortification and long range gun activity along Ceuta and Atlantic waters.
Pope Pius in fragile health sends a message for the upcoming Eucharistic Congress in Manila. Delivered by Cardinal Daugherty of Philadelphia, the missive calls for world peace and includes the Papal Secretary of State Pacelli. Cardinal Daugherty received the gift of a gold and silver cassock from the Holy Father’s mission.
A complaint filed against Henry Mock of Monrovia alleges a shot was fired into a warehouse occupied by George W. McComas. Police investigated prowling reports near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks but found no suspect after searches.
AP report from Baltimore dated January 9 describes an unidentified African American man killed by a train near Harem Avenue. The brief notes the incident occurred on a Pennsylvania Railroad line and that investigators sought to identify the victim.
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