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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1938

Page

6

U.S. seeks title to 1000 acres in Frederick County

The United States files condemnation in the U S District Court to obtain 1000 acres in Frederick County for the Catoctin Park Project. Government seeks judicial title for conservation and recreation while owners offered to sell. Fifty defendants named and summonses issued. tax claims on 14 properties filed in Baltimore.

Frederick County United States United States District Court Catoctin Park Department of the Interior Bernard O. Flynn C. Ross McKenrick Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes W. Calvin Chesnut County Abraham H. Derr A. Grant Hooper Jesse I Renner Thomas A. Chapline Edward S. Delaplaine Hauvers Thurmont Baltimore Henry McAfee Morris A Birely Bertha Birely Albert C. Palmer Charles E. Ridenour Key M Ridenour Guy A. Ridenour Lester A. Ridenour Viola Ridenour John A. Ridenour Ruth Ridenour Mary A. Keckler Charles Keckler George A. Eyler Margie Finneyfrock Harry G. Finneyffrock Georgeanna Finneyfrock Minnie Kelly Gertrude Davis Shuff Clemm Finneyfrock Elmer Finneyfrock Ruth Brown Clemmie A. Fox Clara Alice Working George A. Troxell George E. Styers The Land Office Emergency Administrator of Public Works

Takes Jail Term On Drunken Driving Charge

Jack B. Hahn of Hancock was found guilty by Justice O. Fred Ridenour of drunken and reckless driving on the National highway. He was committed to jail for $101 in fines after being arrested near the top of Braddock mountain by State Officers J. J. Thompson and J. A. West following a motorist’s report of a westbound car straddling the road. Hahn’s companions appeared sober. he was under the influence.

O. Fred Ridenour Middletown Jack BR. Hahn Hancock Hahn J. J. Thompson J. A. West Braddock Mountain Iquor

Weather data from yesterday and tomorrow

Reported high of minus 35 yesterday and minus 67 a year ago. Low last night minus 720 with a year-ago low of 49. Sun sets at 5 1 1 p.m. today and rises at 7 29 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rises at s.18 a.m. and sets at 7 25 a.m. tomorrow.

Obstacle to New Bridge at Shepherdstown Reported Settled

Report from Shepherdstown says Capt John Kyd Beckenbaugh will sell land to State Roads Commission to clear one obstacle for a Potomac River bridge. Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company stockholders may waive the old toll franchise at a Friday meeting. Contractor M J Grove Lime Co of this city holds the bridge contract and awaits a cleared path to proceed.

Potomac River Shepherdstown John Kyd Beckenbaugh Perry Hull Maryland State Roads Commission Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company Forrest A. Brown M. J. Grove Lime Co

Artz Library 10 Opens with Dedicatory Exercises

Brief dedicatory exercises mark the opening of the C. Burr Artz Library on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The public is invited to inspect the new building from 9 AM to 9 PM, with a supper hour from 6 to 7 PM. City officials, trustees, and local groups attend the event.

C. Burr Artz Jacob Rohrback August T. Brust Edward J. Smith Edward S. Delaplaine William Crawford Johnson Frederick County Free Library William T. Delaplame Garden Club of Frederick Joseph H. Apple Maryland Public Library Advisory Commission Adelene J. Pratt Garden Club

Frederick Delegation Leads Maryland Children's Aid Meeting

Frederick county provided the largest representation at the Maryland Children's Aid Society annual meeting in Baltimore held at Alumnae Hall Goucher College. Charles McC Mathias, president of the local group, was elected secretary of the State organization. Rev. Theodore Parker Ferris gave the address. Attendees from Frederick included Mrs. Michael Pue executive secretary Miss Helen J Snouffer Miss Genevieve Herwig Mr Mathias Mrs William M Storm and several others from Unionville Monrovia and surrounding areas.

Frederick County Maryland Children’s Aid Society Baltimore Alumnae Hall Goucher College Charles McC. Mathias Theodore Parker Ferris Emanuel Church Michael ~. Pue The Frederick Children’s Aid Organization Helen J. Snouffer Genevieve Herwig Mathias Willian M. Storm Robert L. Warfield E. P. Gale Margaret MacNamera Frederick Vernon Nicodemus Monrovia George P. Yea- Eit

Steamer Weathers Storm But Loses Two Of Crew

The Greek steamer Aspasia endured a mid Atlantic storm and two crewmen were washed overboard. The crippled ship was heading toward England as Rangitiki Radio Marine aided via wireless, reporting improved weather and ongoing assistance.

New York Aspasia England Rangitiki Radio Marine Ionky

Held by Police FBI Records List Offenses Against Wilson

Local police detain suspect Wilson as FBI records reveal a lengthy list of offenses attributed to him. The filing details count and nature of charges recorded by federal investigators.

Wilson Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jackson Calls End to Holding Companies

Rochester January 15 AP. Robert J Jackson a Roosevelt era anti monopoly leader urged eliminating holding companies as parasitic ownership. His speech followed President Roosevelts Washington remarks opposing all holding companies. He said vast financial bureaucracies seek financial control not industrial success and act as parasites.

Rochester Robert J. Jackson Roosevelt Jackson Washington United States Justice Department

G. O. P. Senators Oppose Cloture On Anti Lynching Bill

Washington Jan 15 AP Senator McNary Oregon said Republicans would oppose any attempt to shut off debate on the anti lynching bill. We cannot vote for cloture he said We have few enough rights left and we ought to preserve those we do have Southern senators cheered by the stand said there was now no chance the sponsors could muster a two thirds vote to impose debate limits leaving the filibuster ongoing indefinitely

Washington McNary Oregon

Abolition of Holding Companies Is Urged

Senator Norris of Nebraska urged using tax powers to carry out President Roosevelt’s plan to abolish all holding companies. He said a heavy tax burden could make continued operation impossible, backing the president’s views.

Washington Norris Neb Roosevelt

Old Moravian Church Yields Rare Manuscripts

Pittsburgh January 15 The Moravian church in eastern Pennsylvania produced 29 percent unpublished manuscripts from about 200 years ago. They were written by 50 communicants of the Lititz church in Lancaster county and reveal early American attitudes toward music beyond Psalms. Theodore Finney of the University of Pittsburgh announced the find today.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Theodore Finney University of Pittsburgh Lititz Lanteaster County

Baltimore to Run Big Police Force to Fight Crime

In Baltimore on January 15 AP reports the police department will deploy the largest force yet, about 600 plainclothes officers, to join 425 regular night officers. Police Commissioner William F Lawson announced the move to curb rising robberies and burglaries.

Baltimore William F Lawson

Pay Day Arrives But No Checks In Philly

Philadelphia today marked the first payday of the year for about 19,000 city employees, but the city budget remained unsigned and no pay checks were issued. Officials expected budget adoption by Tuesday at the earliest.

Philly Philadelphia

Clothing sales lead to arrest in Water Street case

Century-old record surfaces as Martin Wilson, 43, held on no-license charge after selling new suits on Water Street. FBI details 25 offenses since 1913 across cities like Trenton Kansas City Jefferson City Crown Point Leavenworth Buffalo Milwaukee Davenport Erie Philadelphia Jersey City Harrisburg Xenia Butler and more. Police seek buyers to surrender suits and verify ownership while Wilson faces hearings.

Martin Wilson Alen Bartgis Federal Bureau of Investigation Wilson Pittsburgh Bartgis Water Street United States Patent Office Trenton N. J Kansas City Jefferson City Crown Point Ind Fr. Leavenworth Kans Buffalo Milwaukee Wis Davenport Erie Philadelphia Holmesburg Jersey City S. J Harrisburg York Mansfeld Ohio Ft. Wayne Greencastle Xenia Butler Elanock Reformatory Janesburg

P. C. A. Meeting Attracts Four Hundred Here

About 400 persons are expected for the fourth annual meeting of the Frederick Production Credit Association to be held Thursday at the State Armory. The program includes remarks by M. O. Wilson of Baltimore and Dr. Thomas B. Symons, with county agents and home demonstration staff invited. A dinner at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church follows, then director elections and business matters.

Frederick M. O. Wilson Production Credit Operation Baltimore Thomas B. Symons Dear Pee University of Maryland Association Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Darby

Miss Woodcock Named Hood May Day Chairman

Miss Jonese Woodcock of Nar berthay has been elected May Day chairman at Hood College. She is active in campus life, serving on the freshman commission, science club, class and college athletic teams, choir, and as hockey manager. She is endowment fund and Campus Day chairman for the senior class and has chaired various committees.

Jonese Woodcock B. Woodcock Narberthay Hood College Miss Woodcock W.C. A Science Club Campus Dar Sunior

France loses ministry in cabinet crisis amid world tensions

The cabinet collapse leaves France unable to face a volatile world as Japan presses in China to its ultimate objective while League of Nations work stalls. Russia and Italy clash over payments and shipping, and Bonnel struggles to form a coalition in a fractured People’s Front.

Associated Press France Japan China League of Nations Council League People’s Front Georges Bonnel Russia Italy

Key Leaders Named for Hood College Alumnae Campaign

Frederick District announces city and area leadership for Hood College Alumnae Campaign to raise 100000 dollars for the Joseph Henry Apple Memorial Library. Katharine E Dutrow will chair the Frederick city effort with five teams and nine listed captains. Outside Frederick, four area chairmen will organize campaigns.

Hood College Frederick Edgar H. McBride Katharine E. Dutrow Hood Clifford Yinger Casper E. Cline, Jr Miriam Apple Edward D. Shriner William M. Storm McBride the Hood Joseph Henry Apple

National Defense Plans Lift Stocks Amid War Demand

Stock buying rose on hopes of government demand for armament and materials. Industry groups like aircraft, steel, motor, copper, rubber and specialty stocks led gains while rails rose sparingly and utilities lagged. The pound sterling traded higher at about $4.995. A Morris chair was named after the English poet William Morris.

New York Morris William Morris

County Aid Supervisor In Montgomery Arrested

County aid supervisor Souder of Montgomery County faces charges including embezzlement and forgery tied to relief funds and warrants issued by the state. Detectives and the States Attorney outline alleged misappropriation from 1935 to 1937 with $5,000 bail set and a grand jury review planned for March. Souder, son and brother of former county commissioners, was named relief supervisor in 1935 after a Fusion Party victory.

Detectie Serge Theodore F Wolkten Justice of the Peace James Hu Push Pugh Ruide Amounits Herman Snyder Mt. Ary Pugh Souder William L. Lampe Wooden & Benson Sert Willie Greene Day Perry

James IV Chapman to Speak to Masons Here

James W. Chapman of Baltimore, former Maryland Bar president and long time secretary, will address Frederick Lodge of Perfection at Masonic Temple Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to Master Masons Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar visiting Frederick. A buffet supper follows in the temple banquet hall.

James W. Chapman Baltimore State Bar Association Frederick American Bar Assn Baltimore City Bar Assn Maryland Bar Assn Grand Lodge of Masons Mary-land Guy C. Roser A. LeRoy McCardell C. Leslie Blentlinger Frederick Lodge of Perfection

First Two New Traffic Signals Begin Blinking

Two new traffic signals at the Square Corner began blinking as Frederick installs four signals to modernize its traffic control. Lineman Harmon Staley said the timing was temporary and would be adjusted after all lights are in. Installation went smoothly and more signals are set for next week with a two second walk interval.

Frederick Harmon Staley

Treasurer of B. & C. Railroad Dies at 65

E. M. Devereux, 65, treasurer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died at Union Memorial Hospital after a heart attack in New York last Thursday. He joined the railroad as a clerk in 1899, became assistant treasurer in 1903, served in New York until 1916, then moved to Baltimore as treasurer. His widow and one son survive.

Baltimore E. M. Devereux Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Union Memorial Hospital New York The Railroad Wall Street

Roosevelt Names Reed as Justice of Supreme Court

President Roosevelt nominates Felix Frankfurter as chief justice?

Reed Named Associate Justice Nomination Favored

President Roosevelt nominated Solicitor General Stanley Reed to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Sutherland, with strong early favorable reactions from some senators. Reed, born 1884 in Kentucky, has argued major New Deal cases before the court and is seen as a likely early Judiciary Committee action.

Washington Roosevelt Stanley Reed Supreme Court Reed George Sutherland High Court Allabama Hugo L. Black Willis van DeVanter Ben Jarain Cardozo Reedlong van DeVanter Maysville Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College Yale University of Virginia Columbia Sorbonne Paris Judiciary Committee Ashurst Arie Zona Heee Bisek

Army expansion kept in step with Navy

Representative May, newly elected chairman of the House Military Affairs committee, urged that army expansion be kept in step with the proposed strengthening of naval forces. He would confer next week with General Malin Craig about building up the nation’s land forces.

Washington Representative May House Malin Craig

Weather Outlook for the Mid Atlantic Regions

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in North and Middle Atlantic states calls for rain in the Middle Atlantic and rain or snow in the North Atlantic on Tuesday or Wednesday, ending around Thursday. Temperatures above normal in the Middle Atlantic, with colder spells Thursday and Friday. colder in the North Atlantic on Monday or Monday night, warmer midweek, then colder again late week.

North Middle Atlantic North Atlantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Artz Library Old Moravian Church Rere G-men J. Edgar Hoover Bureau O. J. Curray Louis J. Curray Charles P. Adams Frank Mason Ling Hillier Berlin Germany Robert L. Glass Patent Office Newport News Glass America P.C.A Hood Campaign Katherine E. Dutrow Montgomery Philip Bo Souder—otale Rooks Pirie Gisomoutt Agaist Roy Souder James IV. Chapman State Bar Assn Lodge of Perfection B. & C. Railroad Justice Sutherland Senate Stanley J. Reed Navy
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