Aged Woman Beaten in Adamstown by Suspect Detained
Miss Fannie Beck, 79, was attacked at Hex home by a masked intruder who gained entry posing as a telegram deliverer. Charles A. Ambush, 23, was arrested after residents summoned help with a dinner bell. Ambush claimed drunkenness. investigators doubt his story and plan assault with intent to rob charges.
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Adamstown
Fannie O. Beck
Miss Beck
Thena Dutrow
Charles A
Guy Anders
Ambush
Anders
Leroy Timpson
City Offcer Reno O
Sigmund R. Novak
5J Oelock
C. O. Gochnauer
Adams
Gochnauer
Officer Six
Frederick
Sherman P. Bowers
Miss Dutrow
Beck
Bliss Beck
Ammonia fumes force Crownsville hospital patients outside
A broken ammonia line at Crownsville State Hospital caused fumes to seep into building B, a dormitory housing 192 men. Night supervisor John Shea woke patients who stood in blankets in the yard then moved to other buildings. No injuries were reported as crews shut off the leak with gas masks. The incident disrupted two dormitories and damaged one window caused by a patient.
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Crownsville
Crownsville State Hospital
John Shea
Thomas Allen
Annapolis
Herald Harbor
Funeral services set for well known lime maker
Ray mond Roscoe Shank, 56, head of Shank and Etzler Lime Company, died of a heart attack in his sleep Sunday morning at his North College Parkway home. He had surgery last week, attended work Saturday, and suffered the fatal attack after retiring. He leaves a wife, a survivor list, and a strong local reputation. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. from his residence, with Rev. Dr. Charles E. Wehler officiating. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
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Raymond Roscoe Shank
North College Parkway
Mr. Shank
Shank and Etzler Lime Company
Woodsboro
George David
Jennie Bowers Shank
R. E. Etzler
Shank and Etzler
Etzlers
Shank
Edith Heatwale
Romney
W. Va
William J. Feiser
Lima
Fred Munson
Chicago
Frederick Presbyterian Church
Bourni Temple
Mystic Shrine
Baltimore
Enoch Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
This City
Jacques DeMolay Commandery
Auto strikes H. and F. Employee on East Patrick Street
Lawrence Davis of Potomac Edison was struck by a car driven by Bruce Kepler while greasing railroad switches near the EL and F. terminal on East Patrick street. Davis suffered a forehead laceration and was taken to Frederick City Hospital. Neighbors saw Miss Beck injured and officers pursued Ambush, a felon with a long record, linked to a blood trail and a theft of bandage materials. Ambush accused after a Timpson spree. former firebug with prior House of Correction term.
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EL and F. Terminal
East Patrick Street
Lawrence Davis
Potomac Edison Company
Bruce Kepler
Sinclair 621 Company
Davis
C. E. Cline and Son
Frederick City Hospital
Constableanders
Beck
Ambush
Roy
Timpson
Miss Dutrow
E. J. Honaker
Adamstown
House of Correction
Spencer
Frederick
Rallying Edge Is Taken Off Market
New York reports a slow stock market with profit realizings lifting some shares including aircrafts and specialties. Declines dominated near the fourth hour as Sterling slipped to $4.9916, while Rev. Paul H. Gleichman, confined at home on South Market street with a cold, was said to be better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling
Paul H. Gleichman
South Market Street
Distribution Of $300000 Starts Tuesday
The Peypies Liqquidating Corporation begins a new distribution under the defunct Central Trust Company plan, 300000 in cash and Western Maryland Trust Company stock. About 2260 certificate holders receive stock or cash, with 25000 smaller claims paid fully in cash. Checks and stocks avail at nine local offices starting Tuesday January 18.
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Peypies Liqquidating Corporation
Central Trust Company of Maryland
W. Clinton McSherry
Western Maryland Trust Company
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Farmers State Bank
Thurmont
Thurmont Bank
Walkersville
Walkersvile Bank
Sykesville
Sykesvilletate Bank
Smithsburg
Harvey R. Spessard
Union Bridge
Union Bridge Banking and Trust Company
Ellicott City
Commercial and Farmers Bank
Poolesville
Farmers Banking and Trust Company
Central Trust
Western Maryland Trust
Navy chief warns ship program needed to defend nation
Washington AP January 17 Congress heard Admiral William D Leahy warn any delay in shipbuilding and aircraft programs would jeopardize national security. He said the world situation is more threatening than since 1918 and the United States must maintain defense establishments at high efficiency. He noted many battleships are old and modernization has lagged. The Vinson Trammell act could allow 13 battleships by 1942. House Appropriations recommended 553,265,494 for next year, up 26,723,186, enabling 22 new ships including two battleships and other vessels.
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Washington
Congress
Navy
William D Leahy
House Appropriations
United States
Europe
Far East
Roosevelt
Leahy
House Appropriations Committee
Hit and Run Charge Dismissed In Maryland Court
A Maryland court session heard the first of thirty nine motorist arrests from nine states as Justice Emmett Bowlus recorded forfeitures and fines. Allen A. Moxley of Libertytown faced a hit and run claim but was found guilty only of reckless driving with a $3.10 fine. Other cases included speeding fines and licenses issues, with several defendants named and collateral forfeitures noted.
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Peoples Court
Emmett R. Bowlus
Elmer F. Munshower
Maryland State Police
Sergt
W. R. May
Justice Bowlus
Allen A. Moxley
Libertytown
Sergt. May
Joseph G. Grumbine
Baughman
Moxley
Grumbine
May
Joe Brashears
Jack Joy
Sergi
Alton
Bennett
Robert C. Rudy
Middletown
Walter R. Rudy
Rudy
Jusice Bowlus
J. A. West
J. J. Thompson
Catoctin Country Club
O. Fred Ridenour
Burkittsville
Walter Bevis
Greencreek
N. J
Bevis
West
R. H. Bailey
Washington
Vernon Weber
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Paul R. Schaefer
Hagerstown
Helen V. Shafer
John Lamotte
Woodlawn
S. G. Mastern
Eva Seiar
O. R. Plyani
Balimore
R. C. Smith
Mrs Victor S Ross Dies Suddenly Today
Mrs Anne Perry Claggett Schley Ross widow of Rev Victor S Ross of Davidsonville Maryland died in an ambulance en route to Baltimore to the Church Home and infirmary. She was about 45, survived by her husband and son Victor S Ross Jr. and was noted for cheerfulness and community involvement in All Hallows Episcopal Church at Davidsonville.
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Anne Perry Claggett Schley Ross
Victor S. Ross
Davidsonville
Baltimore
Church
Bagley
Annapolis
Frederick
Ross
Thomas
Mary Claggett Schrey
Petersville
Petersville, In the Ancestral Home of the Claggetts
Fredenck
Mr. Ross
All Hallow's Episcopal Church
Victor S. Ross. Jr
Dr Harvey Stone to Speak at Frederick Medical Society
Dr Harvey B Stone a prominent Baltimore surgeon will address the Frederick County Medical Society at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Tuesday evening His topic will be Tumors of the Breast The lecture follows dinner at 630 oclock Dr J H Messler of Johnsville serves as society president.
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DR. Stone
Harvey B. Stone
Baltimore
Frederick County Medical Society
Francis Scott Key Hotel
J. H. Messler
Johnsville
Shooting Guard Foils Penitentiary Break
An alert prison guard wounded two convicts and thwarted a breakout at Ili nois State Penitentiary. Five long term felons overpowered a keeper, four scaled the wall, but all were captured within minutes as 22 other prisoners watched. Don ald Loftus led the attempt. he and Harry Gerken were wounded during the escape bid. Several other drivers and motorists faced unrelated charges afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois State Penitentiary
Joseph E. Ragen
Donald Loftus
Thomas Shaw
Shaw
Harry Gerken
Vice Charge Probe Opens in Miami Widens Inquiry
A grand jury in Aliami Florida opened a probe into rampant gambling bribery and municipal corruption. State's Attorney George A Worley defended the secrecy citing safety and fear of public exposure. city streets crowded with visitors as the inquiry began.
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Aliami
Fla
Itf
Parking ground issue not dead in city debate
At a Wednesday aldermen meeting a split emerged over a plan to lease land behind Carty's Furniture on East Patrick Street for free parking. Opponents cited street parking adequacy and alleged misuse of the current lot, while supporters argued additional spaces are needed near the shopping district and that nearby side streets already offer ample capacity.
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Carty
East Patrick Street
Board of Aldermen
Market Street
Second
North Market Street
Church
Court House Square
South Market
West All Saints Street
East All Saints
North Markt Street
Miss Conley to Be Married in St Johns Church
Miss Victoire Baughman Conley daughter of Dr and Mrs C Hu Conley of Guilford near Frederick and Richard B Griffin of Washington D C will wed at St Johns Church this city on Saturday noon. She will be honored with multiple parties this week by Lieut and Mrs Greenslade Mrs Greenslade is Griffin s sister and both are in the bridal party. Other events include a cocktail party hosted by Mr and Mrs H Jewett Orth and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Denman Clark with bridesmaids present. A dinner for family and bridal party will be given by Mr and Mrs Daniel E Wight at the Francis Scott Key hotel.
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Victoire Baughman Conley
C. Hu Conley
Guilford
Frederick
Richard B. Griffin
Washington, D. C
St John’s Church
Denis FL Greenslade
Washington
Urbana
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Soviet Planes and Pilots Aid Chinese in Air
Soviet war planes and pilots helped China in its fight against Japan, operating from Kiangsi Province’s capital and conducting raids on Japanese airfields and concentrations. More than 100 Russian aircraft and 100 plus pilots and mechanics are at the base, with a French volunteer flying and dying after arriving. Chinese forces on three fronts report counterattacks, reclaiming ground near Wuhu and targeting Yangtze river outposts, as Chiang Kai-shek orders no retreat.
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Nanchang
China
Kiangsi
Shanghai
Yangtze
Chiang Kai-- Shek
Eighth Army
Shansi
Yangtze River
Nanking
Wuhu
Chautemps Form Cabinet Crisis Amid France Political Deadlock
Paris January 17 AP President Lebrun urged Camille Chautemps to end France four day cabinet crisis as Leon Blum Socialist leader abandoned efforts to form a national unity government. Radical Socialist deputies said Chautemps faced charge of forming a ministry to replace the resigning cabinet amid financial and labor troubles. Blum, after blocking Georges Bonnet’s attempts to form a government, planned to seek a people’s front backed by Centrist factions. Chautemps hurried to the presidential palace shortly after Blum renounced the premiership claiming no personal gain, only country.
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Paris
Albert Lebrun
Camille Chautemps
France
People's Front
Chautemps
Blum
Reed Nomination Hearing Set for Thursday on Supreme Court
Washington January 17 Senate judiciary subcommittee schedules Thursday hearing on Stanley F Reed nomination to the Supreme Court. Subcommittee formed by full committee to consider the nomination. Members express confidence Reed will be confirmed. Mrs Amos John Traver, homebound with rheumatism, reported improved.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Teday
Supreme Court
Judiciary
Reed
Flat feet no barrier to service in John Bull’s army
Canterbury England January 17 AP flat feet are not a disqualifier for enlistment. Recruits who fail to overcome the defect after initial service will be sent for a three month course of remedial exercises to improve their condition.
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Canterbury
England
John Buil
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Charles A. Ambush
Sail
Raymond R. Shank
JAD
Facturer
Raymond Rk, Shank
Texas
Dr. Novak
Navy Building Program
Tion
Fredericksonian
Joliet
Ing
Charles C. McAllister
Frank P. Patterson
Pittsburgh
Charles G. Berkshire
Cumberland
John E. Kinsey
J. L. Bennett
Westminster
John B. Jones
R. F. Lewis
Miami
Miss Conley
Mr. Griffin
Kai-Shek
Tories
Lebrun
Leon Blum
Amos John Traver
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