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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

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Four Negroes Held in Chickn Theft Ring in City

Four Afro-Americans were detained after a chicken theft spree traced to a house on Five-and-a-Half Street. Officers recovered three chickens, a shoulder of meat, and feathers from about thirty birds at the scene and a Lewistown suspect Ambrose Jackson was arrested. Authorities questioned all four and said they confessed to stealing fowl from I. T. Bailey near Lewistown. A charge for receiving stolen goods against Mrs. Charles Shern was considered.

Frank Dorsey Nepraca Frank Hankey John Thomas Arthur Weedon Ambrose Jackson Lewistown Dorsey Guy Anders Ben Phebus, Jr Ambrose Allen Bartgis C. Bailey Charles Shern Shern

Evangelical Reformed Meeting Elects Elders and Deacons

The Evangelical Reformed Congregational Meeting at Trinity chapel elected two elders, two deacons, heard annual reports, and adopted church constitutional amendments to align with the denominational change. Pastor Rev. Dr. Henry G. Kieffer gave his report. August Kiel, Guy H. Droneburg named elders. Charles J. Himes and Emory G. Nusz named deacons. Arthur H. Doll chaired. Marton Stull Miller was secretary.

Evangelical Reformed Church Trinity Chapel Reformed Church United States Evangelical and Reformed Church Henril. G. Kieffer August T. Kiel Guy H. Droneburg Charles JI. Himes Emory G. Nusz Arthur H. Doll Marton Stull Miller

Hooper Purchases Taylor Harness Shop in Melee

F Rost Moors, executor of C Warren Taylor estate, announced sale of the harness and luggage business at 14 South Market St Me to County Commissioner A Grant Hooper. Hooper will continue operations with specially made goods and has kept Hench E M Smith as repairman. Confederate Veterans luncheon at Hotel Frederick noted birthdays of Generals and toasts to Mr Grove and historian Albert S Brown.

F. Rost Moors C. Warren Taylor A. Grant Hooper Mr. Taylor South Market Street Hooper E. M. Smith Hare Hotel Frederick Robert Stonewall Jackson CG. Mantz Besant William J. Grove Frederick City Hospital Jacob Rohrback Mr. Grove Albert S. Brown

Maryland Criticizes Insane Care as Backward State

Annapolis reports say overcrowded understaffed state institutions for the insane have inadequate maintenance and underpaid employees. Governor Nice appointees presented findings to joint Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees. Dr J M T Finney warned Maryland ranked among backward states in insane care amid medical faculty concerns.

Annapolis Nice Senate Finance House Senate L. G. Lassiter Prince George County J. Allan Coad St. Mary’s Kent Kt. Mullikin Prince George J. M. T. Finney Medical and Chirurgical Faculty Baltimore Maryland

Hughes Flies Across U S In Record 7 Hours 29 Minutes

Howard Hughes, famed movie producer and aviator, established a new transcontinental speed record by flying from Union Air Terminal Los Angeles to Newark Municipal Airport in 7 hours 29 minutes 27 seconds at an average speed of 332 mph. He departed at 2 14 a m and landed at 12 49 27 p m, surpassing his previous mark set January 14 of last year.

Newark N. J Howard Hughes Hughes Union Air Terminal Los Angeles Newark Municipal Airport

Darker Labor Clouds Bring Fall In Prices

Darker labor clouds today brought another fall in the stock market barometer as trading slowed after a fast opening. Declines of fractions to two points were well distributed near the fourth hour, with automotive strikers clashing with police in Detroit and no break in the General Motors conflict. Sterling opened at $4.01.

New York Detroit General Motors Sterling

New Delaware Governor Urges Budget Cooperation

In Dever Delaware on January 19, the Democratic governor inaugurated in three years urged the General Assembly to cooperate in economy. He promised not to cut essential services but warned that every expenditure must be weighed for sensible significance even for meritorious causes.

Dever Michatu McMullen Delaware General Assembly Deke

Maryland December employment soars in state report

Baltimore January 19 AP Henry Lay Duer commissioner of labor and statistics reported Maryland industrial employment rose 400.04 percent in December while payrolls increased 2.9 percent. The report said average employment for 1936 was higher than any year since 1929.

Baltimore Henry Lay Duer Commissioner of Labor and Statistics Maryland The

208 Arrested in Baltimore Raid

Baltimore police staged a raid on Spectators in an indecent movie and arrested an estimated 208 persons. Sixteen patrol wagons carried prisoners to the station overflowing cells while Capt. Forrest and Magistrate Mueller processed collateral deposits. Louis Jacobs, producer of the show, held on $240 bond awaiting hearing as most defendants forfeited their $512.05 collateral.

Baltimore Wm. J. Forrest August Mueller Louis Jacobs Jacobs

Pneumonia Weather Contrast From Last January

Frederick residents recall January 1932 with heavy snow, hail, and near-blizzard days. This year barely an inch has fallen as milder spells return, echoing five years ago, while last year’s extreme cold lingered through February. Forecasters warn the trend may persist into Inauguration week.

Frederick Marel

Grand Jury to Decide on Trader Case in Stockton

State’s Attorney Thomas F. Johnson said the grand jury will decide whether to arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Clarence Trader, found dead in his estranged wife Jeannette Trader’s Stockton home last Thursday night. Police say Trader may have killed himself. A conference with state and county officials preceded the grand jury review. evidence from the conference will be presented to the grand jury, with no arrest today and a final decision to come from the grand jury if an indictment for murder manslaughter or homicide is found.

Maldah Prand Neo Aestid Manstiughiter Phlanes Andy Uren

Swift Solution Of Murder At Opera House

Police announced a swift solution to New York's opera house murder case. Detective Louis Pagani said relatives of two men wanted for questioning would surrender within hours after two suspects hid at homes and offices since a chaotic brawl in the Manhattan Opera House ballroom drew 700 partygoers into panic just before midnight.

New York Opera House Louis Pagani Pagani Manhattan Opera House

New Dealers’ Highest Tribute Voiced At Tugwell Farewell

Washington observers describe the Rex Tugwell farewell dinner as a tribute from Roosevelt era progressives. Henry Wallace presided as toastmaster while a host of notable figures praised Tugwell for shaping New Deal policy and aiding the underprivileged, with remarks from LaFollette, O’Brien, Ickes, and others. Tugwell spoke of democracy, faith, and pushing forward despite past battles as he prepared to enter business.

Tugwell Rodney Watcher Washington Rex Tugwell Roosevelt Henry Wallace Harry Mopkins Harold Ickes Bob LaFollette Joe O'Mahoney John A. Ryan Maury Maverick Jerome Frank Robert Lincoln + O'Brien Dave Lilienthal Tom Corcoran Ben Cohen Hugo Black Arthur Capper Fred Howe Gerald Nyr Morris Coke Worner Bone Fred Monsignor Ryan Los Angeles United Pope O'Mahoney Will Tugwell Pear Hopking Rea Nome LaFollette Rex Kim

Mike Sexton Baseball Leader Dies At 73

Chicago Jan. 19 AP Michael H. Mike Sexton honorary president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues died yesterday of heart disease at 73. A pioneer leader for nearly four decades he loved baseball as a fan and organizer, leaving a lasting national memorial in the sport. оф

Chicago Michael H Mike) Sexton Sexton National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Rock Island Ife

Weather Record High Temperature Yesterday

A weather report records yesterday’s high temperature reaching a new peak, with a comparison to the prior year’s figure. The data also notes the overnight low and references the corresponding low from the same date last year.

Pope's leg pain worsens as Vatican reports update

Reports from Vatican circles indicate increasing leg pain for the Pope. Doctors treating Pope Bias' elderly condition noted today that the ailment has intensified amid damp, raw weather in Rome area during a recent pact related event.

Vaticanity Hely Dave Evellen

Civic Club Members In Monthly Meeting

Civic Club members met at Mrs. Francis J. Hage pington West College Terrace to discuss book arrangement in homes. Miss Florence Williams urged decorative value convenient use and care of books with illustrated examples while two poems were read and the president presided.

Florenon EB Williams Civile Club Francis J. Hage Pington West College Terrace Misa Wilams M. BR. Bfohnson Fine + Arts Etchison C. W. Gregory Calvin S. Schildknecht Apo Washington Women's International League For Peace and Freedom de. Maud Hayeden Mes. Cheepery Frederick County de Frederick Wish School Library Frederick High Library Mere Harry Tavis Radjelay Misa Frama Feeneh Mra Henry H

Inauguration Day Parade Draws Huge Crowds Amid Rain

Weather forecasts predicted rain and possible snow for the inauguration day as crowds gathered in Washington. Police estimate 250000 spectators would view the parade with Roosevelt and Garner portraits displayed along Pennsylvania Avenue. Officials planned seating for about 29000 on grandstands and arranged 200 hot coffee vendors.

Wastimiten Weather Bureau Fareeet Conran Penny Tenia Avenue Capagil Alon Ai. Roosevelt Garner Youn Democratic Clubs Ernest W. Brown Melvin 2 Hildreth

Fire damages Chestertown Transcript printing plant

A blaze in Chestertown Maryland damaged the Transcript printing plant. Firefighters from the Chester town Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire caused by an overheated motor. The plant, creating standing forms and other equipment, suffered extensive loss estimated in the thousands. The Transcript owners are listed as TR, Al Collins, Je Collins and William Culling.

Chestertown Aan Cheatertown Transcript No Next Door The Transcript Collins William Culling

Man Overcome by Gas While Working Sewer Crew

Clarence Shankle, 48, Lewistown, was overcome by gas while a sewer construction crew worked near a gas pipe in the 200 block of South Market. He was rushed to Frederick City Hospital around 1 am, treated, and expected to be home in a day or two. Fellow workers assisted in transporting him for treatment.

South Market Clarence Shankle Lewistown Frederick + City Haspital Ligon Idgon

Disorder Flare Returns in Detroit Strike Clash

In Detroit disorder flared around the Aries Manufacturing plant as pickets ringed the gate. Police used tear gas. an aid station stood across the street with few parents visiting. Gov. Frank Murphy discussed options with federal officials as workers remained outside the plant. The United Automobile Workers union, aligned with the CIO, faced AFL tensions over organizing methods amid the strike.

Detroit Dan Atuheis Entesig Aries Manufacture Int Company Melttrum Werte Gattel Sbrirt Dover Dalia Lon Jdisorder Sehee United Automobile Work. of America Frank Murphy Washington Syttet Murphy Tate P Rooseseda Frances Pere Murphy In- Hove Eine Murs Cheomleht Tate Stoke Ts. Twa Commission For Indigenlal Automobile Workers Union Ia American Federation of Labor India

News-Post Year Book earns praise from readers nationwide

Readers and officials praise the 1947 News-Post Your Book and Almanac for its attractive cover and wealth of local data. Notable correspondents from Maryland, New York, and Washington express appreciation, noting the book’s value for Frederick county and regional news.

News-Post Une David J. Lewis Niaouse Leonard E.“Kolmer Automobile Club of Maryland Baltimore Clara V. Mott Palmyra N.Y

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