14 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1936
Page
1
The State Roads Commission will report monthly road funds to Frederick County officials to keep them informed of available construction money. The county will receive about 900,000 for Frederick County projects this year including the superhighway, grade crossing elimination, maintenance, and new construction.
The fragment records yesterday’s high and low temperatures with notes on precipitation and notable contrasts to last year. It mentions sunrise and moon phase timings for tomorrow and indicates general daily weather data from 1935.
George Decatur Smith a longtime Urbana area farmer died early today at City Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 66 and had served on the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners. He moved to 1021 North Market Street after retiring three years ago. Smith was a member of Kooniz Methodist Episcopal Chapel before transferring church membership to Calvary Episcopal in Urbana. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at his home of M. R. Hitcheson and Saba Temmin, with burial at a local cemetery.
The article notes Carroll County Past Masters of the Masonic Association meeting and banquet. Walter Crapste was raised to Past Master of Monosacy Lodge, while B Walter Crapste attended the event and the lodge members gathered for the annual gathering.
A 310000 gold certificate found by a woman in Washington DC was confiscated by federal agents in Atlanta today. Secret Service agent George H. Brodan said the certificate was seized after a fire at the Post Office Department building. No charges were filed against the woman.
An intensive probe into the numbers racket reports salesmen peddling daily numbers door to door in many districts. The scheme touches youth and adults, with weekly payouts varying from a penny stake to six dollars, and investigators note connections to shops, poolrooms, and even institutions. Police say the practice spreads to markets, restaurants, and bars as tax enforcement eyes grow laxer. Meanwhile the Farm Bureau Women hold their annual meeting with Mrs Thomas C. Edgar elected president and a new secretary-treasurer slate.
Mrs Bohr sues for custody of her two minor children alleging desertion by Gareau Courat le Xeremm. The filing, dated December 25 1900, is handled by attorney Kenneth Lyddane of Rockville.
The Public Works Administration presses the school board to move quickly securing the five acre plot for a furnace area school near Thurmont along the state road. Delays persist as Interior Department and Forest Service await a title creation due to a technicality. Contractors report a new brick building and a separate $18,862 structure underway at Point of Rocks with bids led by Mary Keller Buckerstown.
In New York trading the market rose to moderately higher levels with brisk activity. Wilson and Company led a 10,000 share notable buy as packers, utilities, motors, and tobaccos gained while lubricants drew demand. Grains and cotton remained near unchanged and foreign currencies rallied against the dollar as the pound sterling climbed.
Frederick County farmers joined the opening session of the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore for a four day convention. County leaders outlined support for income tax policies and a base tax on farm income, stressing a focus on farm earnings rather than farm wives. Directors noted plans for continued attendance at future sessions as the meeting extends through Friday.
A Baltimore incident reports the theft of six tons of sugar and one truck from a company. Police were notified. Samuel Schwartz, owner, later recovered 12,000 pounds of sugar and the truck. Sugar valued at 714 dollars. truck at 800 dollars.
Rockville January 14 AP a seven point legislative program has been filed by the Montgomery County Control Board. The commissioners will seek enactment at the special session next month. Proposals include lowering state tax on distilled spirits and extending beer sale hours to midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on Saturdays. The plan aims to help county dispensaries and beer retailers compete with Washington stores.
The Public Service Commission approved Consolidated Gas and Electric Light and Power Company of Baltimore for permission to take over the Westminster Water Company assets. Baltimore had previously bought Westminster stock about three years ago and operated the gas and electric units, with water assets separated. The latest move transfers Westminster stock to Baltimore, completing the ownership shift started years earlier.
Rudyar Haping, an American-born individual, shows slight improvement after an emergency operation. The bulletin states his condition is satisfactory and stable following a tense period.
County case heard before the Public Service Commission regarding Beall versus Frederic concern over hauling rails on specified routes. The commission reviewed whether Beall infringes the express companys franchise and took the case under advisement.
Senate Finance Committee backs a $59 bond bonus as the House debates farm aid and AAA replacement. Norris voices skepticism about AAA substitute while Congress hammers details before a possible White House reception. Debate covers funding for veterans cash, farm loans, and processing taxes amid wartime and political tension on Capitol Hill.
A collision between an automobile and a truck near Headon resulted in the death of one man. The crash left another person injured and authorities reported limited details while prompt investigation continues.
State administrators discuss general relief policy for Maryland aid efforts. No definite meeting date fixed, plans to review relief methods and coordinate state board actions.
Directors for four Frederick banks were chosen at annual elections. Names include Joseph D Dr Charis Conler Newman Holmes D Baker Daniel Baker Jr John Ho Baker and others. Meetings set for organizational sessions this week with various banks convening afternoon 2 to 3 oclock.
Four Coast Survey crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard after distress near the coastline. The incident prompted a search and rescue response with no further injuries reported.
The document notes Mary Clarke and Roberta Levy each receive $1000 while Charles Levy gets $300. Mrs Strobel widow of William Strobel, died here in January. Her estate valued at more than $25,000 was formally described.
American aviator Hughes completes a coast to coast flight in record time from Burbank to Newark. He averages near 260 miles per hour over roughly 2450 miles, flying mostly at 18000 feet on a tank of oxygen. The feat surpasses Turner’s 1924 record by about half an hour.
The 1936 News-Post Year Book is being distributed to subscribers since December. Hundreds of copies are given daily, with thousands of dates figures and information. The book covers officials laws fish and game and local topics and is available for five cents postage. It is a comprehensive reference for households schools and libraries and includes a chronology of 1935 events and county sports champions.
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