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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1937
Page
1
City Attorney Edward J. Smith predicted Laporte Construction Co Inc will be operating again by Thursday after late night conferences between city officials and Laporte representatives. The talks aimed to settle differences over payments and contract terms on the downtown sewer project begun last July.
The County Commissioners have not yet replied to the State Roads Commission’s request for a further statement on the proposed Foxville to Washington county line road. Plans drawn early last year sparked controversy over surface type and cost, with estimates around 58 000 dollars for a macadam route and oil-and-chip proposals debated. The road would provide a direct Thurmont to Tagerstown link, replacing current dirt segments and touching a northwest county park project.
The record notes 24 hour precipitation near four inches, January to date at 271 inches, and normal January at 20 inches. January 1976 saw 500 inches. Yesterday’s high was 77 and low last night 25. Moonset and moonrise times provided for the next day with one unclear value.
Washington January AP reports Congress shifts from policy to inaugural events as President Roosevelt readies a second inauguration. WPA demonstrators on Pennsylvania Avenue demand more relief funds while McIntyre pledges consideration. House hearings continue on 790 million for relief through July 1 with funds running dry by February. Senate sustains the RFC with Byrd dissenting seeking longer life.
United States Steel led a mixed stock market on January 16 as selective advances of fractions to two points spread across trading. New postdepression highs emerged in active two hour dealings while selling to lighten week end commitments limited many issues from advancing. About 1,500,000 shares changed hands as Chrysler gained with other favorites, General Motors lagged due to looming strike talks beginning Monday. pound sterling opened unchanged at $4.914.
President Roosevelt could not resist a joke directed at Admiral Cary Grayson by sending formal regrets for the inaugural invitation. He cited prior engagements keeping him busy that day and appended a postscript noting he might still arrange to attend if possible.
Chief Bartgis reports a dawn survey tagged twenty vehicles citywide for all night parking violations. Downtown and near Market and Patrick streets saw few offenses while West Sixth street remained clear. The drive follows a previous warning and sewer work excuses.
Two separate circuit court suits by Baltimore residents seek damages for injuries from auto accidents. John Phillips charges Miss Nellie Mehriing and EC. Valentine with $5000 against a Frederick motorist for a November crash on the Baltimore pike. James F. Carey seeks $10000 from William Bo Hager over a Pratt Street collision caused by a reckless truck operator. Myer Kaplan and others sue Marald Wirtiz and Leona Virtz at Brunswick with unspecified damages and a rent dispute seeking court action to enforce an agreement.
Ann Harding, noted movie star, and conductor Werner Janssen plan a secret marriage in London after months of courtship and long-distance meetings. Harding hinted the wedding might be postponed, while Janssen travels between New York and Europe, with reports placing the couple in Blackpool and London.
About 125 members of Eastern Star from Halthmore and nearby towns attended the Frederck Chapter installation at the Masonite Temple. The event honored Past Grant Matron Minnie V Mappte and Grand Ruth Blanche Schwingler, with Jewels presented to Earl Remsberg and a recalling of officers. Funeral services for Fatime Mercer, former Frederick resident killed in Baltimore, will be held Monday after her death by automobile strike. Mercer, 45, resided at 418 West Mulberry Street. the driver Cleo Gunthropy claimed limited visibility due to rain. Burial will be at Mt Olivet Cemetery after services conducted by Reverend Amos Traver.
New York reports Major Greene a jailed suspect in the bathtub murder of Mere Mary Case, the bride to be killed in Heights. Two men Charlee Po Tlallwell and Henry Lipecomb were appointed as his counsel. a third attorney will join. The state provided funds for the defense, as Greene had one fund in county cases.
Plans are underway for the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company to relocate from the Shafer building on Church Street to a new free hall, with the engine and equipment moved and updated quarters. Over 100 members are expected at the annual banquet in the Lutheran church hall next Monday evening, with supper served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Raimond T. Marden age 21 of Wiener Street was appointed deputy game warden by the county Clerk in the office Friday detailing assumption of duties and jurisdiction for the county.
Episcopal Young People of the Dine case caf Mary dine bet oebis and laboratory deport hold their annual winter conference at the Episcopal Tarish House with 10 delegates from Taltaine. Rev Ma Taylor opens with prayer on life and leads discussions on organization and operation of youth groups. Delegates stay with congregants as prep services and meals are arranged by church ladies, with notable leaders and advisers listed in attendance.
Weather outlook calls for rain likely through midweek with precipitation chance rising by Wednesday. Warmer temperatures expected Monday, cooler and more unsettled from Tuesday to Friday. The text also notes a trip by Meo and Mrs Ranseim Ro Lewie Jr. to New York and references distant international locations before returning around March 10.
Reports describe conciliatory moves as negotiations are arranged and unionists evacuate mills closed by Sidowhns. General Motors and United Automotive Workers face talks amid expanding strike impact across Michigan and Detroit, with state welfare offered to GM workers.
An ongoing inquiry into the death of Charles Trader in Stockton continues as authorities review circumstances. Detectives will examine the scene for evidence while prosecutors weigh whether the death was self-inflicted or caused by another. A coroner's inquest cited the shooting as a death by a pistol in the hands of an unknown person, amid family tensions and divorce matters surrounding Trader and his estranged wife.
Frederickaburg Virginia AP reports William C. Clark 59 shot and killed brother Judd Claris 50 on a Spotsylvania County farm. Clark's body was found in a nearby creek about 10 a.m. by a passerby after a 24 hour search. The shooting occurred in the brothers' bedroom witnessed by their 86-year-old mother. A double funeral may be held. mother Mrs Betty Cluck is under medical care.
Hood College will suspend the usual Saturday holiday on Wednesday to allow about 150 students and faculty to travel by huskoss to Washington for the Roosevelt inauguration. Seats are secured for the ceremonies and some students will stay in the capital for The Yeoman of the Guard performance, while others return after the event.
State police sighted an automobile bobbing in White River floodwater south of Medora. The passengers were reportedly dead as the car, racing toward Seymour, was swept over a washout and slammed into the bridge embankment. Police observed wreckage moving with the flood.
Readable fragments show a short agency action involving a local office and a brief timing cue. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item signals an official notice or directive issued by a regional body with a minimal action described.
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