January Rains Push Rivers High Across Lowlands
Heavy January rainfall raises river levels across Frederick and Monocacy with creeks and fields flooded in places. Potomac at Harpers Ferry sits above normal by 1.5 feet overnight while overall flood danger remains low and no major disruptions noted.
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Frederick
Creagerstown
Ceresville
Jug Bridge
Frederick Junction
Ferry
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
Trafic
Baltimore
Washington
Memorial Ground
Baker Park
Maryland State School
Hood
Pont ‘Totomac
Ranke S Vm
Cumberland
SAS
Rogers Pickford wedding planned for London
Hollywood reports Charles Buddy Rogers will marry Mary Pickford in London next March with an English ceremony possible. Rogers sails from New York in February and may film in Britain. Pickford to join him by March 15. Also notes Mrs T M Conner injured her left hand in a Brunswick washing machine wringer.
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Hollywood
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Mary Pickford
London
Ayonan
Rogers
New York
Kansan
Miss Pickford
Wee
Brunswick
T. M. Conner
Weather Record and Temperature Summary
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am today is 0.75 inch. January to date 4.71 inches, normal 4.1 inches. January 1996 actual 4.09 inches. Yesterday’s high 5 degrees, low 4 degrees last night. Sun sets today 3 10 pm, rises tomorrow 7 27 am. Moonrise tomorrow 3 35 am.
Looked Up Instead Of Outs Struck By Brick
A brick fell from scaffolding as workmen moved bricks from West Patrick Street to Sears Roebuck. A bystander, 15 year old Melfin Shorty Tall, was struck on the nose, fracturing it and bleeding. He was treated by a physician, bandaged, and walked away, though initial reports of fatal injury proved false.
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Patrick Street
Sears, Roebuck
Hall
Visues
South Bente
Death of Detroit Bishop Michael P. Gallagher Mourned
Detroit January 21 AP mourners including Father Chase Coughlin remembered Most Rev Michael P Gallagher bishop of the Detroit diocese who died at 70 from complications of a steptococcus infection He was a builder of the church and defended Father Coughlin during the Roosevelt campaign while candidly upholding subordinates criticisms of the president Gallagher was born November 18 1866 in Ireland and educated in Treland and at Innsbruck the Tyrol
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Detroit
Chase
Coughlin
Foity
Michael P. Gallagher
Gallagher
Royal Oaks
Michhome
Father Coughlin
Roosevelt
Father Coughln
M Roosevelt
Treland
Royal Tneperial University of Innsbruck
Tyrol
Hospital Trustees Re-Elect Officers
Frederick City Hospital trustees re elected officers at the annual meeting on Wednesday night Former Senator Jacob Rohrback was named president Grayean E Bowers vice president W Clinton McSherry secretary and D Ralph Zimmerman treasurer Also elected temporary chairman Tob t Delaplaine and noted trustees and committee members attended with superintendent Mike Mary Liles and Nellive P Troffman.
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Frederick City Hospital
Jacob Rohrback
Grayean E Bowers
Clinton McSherry
Ralph Zimmerman
F Delaplaine
Board of Managers
Mike Mary L. Niles
Nellve P. Troffman
Casper FE Cline
Ross Moore Rott BE Delaplane
Jamea Tl Cramer Mombere
Mre
Tda Markey
Harry O Schroeder Mere Charlee Wo Rosser
Cooper FP Online
Richard Naltin
Francie X Staley
100 Men Report to Laporte for Work but in Vain
About one hundred men appeared at the Laporte contracting office in Frederick seeking orders, but no instruction followed. City officials anticipate a conference with surety company representatives in Frederick to iron out technical hurdles before resuming the Laporte sewer project.
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Laporte
Frederick
John Fredericks
Jo Idman
J. A Quigles
Glens Falls
Seventh
Bentz
John Robideaux
Marasco Nickles Construction Company
Alexandra
Pope Pius Takes Another Turn For Worse
Vatican report says Pope Pius XII worsened condition with severe pain and frail health. Former King Alfonso of Spain visited, expressing hope for recovery as Bishop Gallagher’s Detroit death adds sorrow to Vatican briefings.
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Pius
Vatican City
Pas
Alfonso
Spain
Vatican
Pagel Vapal
Pontul
Bishao Gallacher
Detroit
Washington Street Room Mothers Meet at School Event
The Room Mothers at Washington Street School met Wednesday afternoon with eleven members present chaired by Mrs. Howard Smith. Principal Mrs Maury Burger spoke on pupil benefits from radio programs and urged reading the Know Your Schools column in The News and Post. A bingo party is planned for February 5 with committees named for arrangements and treats.
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Washington Street
Howard Smith
Maury Burger
News and Post
Mana
Dinga
Alvin Frye
Fred Everhart
C. Cyril Kilcin
Arthur Shoemaker
George Biges
Thomas Williams
Marry Werbert
Russell Dutrow
Qu Miler
Charles Eyler
George Mendrickson
Earl Hahn
Claude Stutt
Byron Winebrewer
John Stockman
Albert Hout
Clinton M. Rhoades
Paul Beard
Edward Oden
Monroe Stull
Russell Thomas
Candy
George Engelbrecht
Archie Whisner
Harry Stup
Katherine Blumenaver
Reception For Rector And Wife On Friday
A congregational reception in honor of Rev Malcolm S Taylor new rector of All Saints church in Darteh House occurs Friday evening from 8 to 10 o clock Special invitations go to city ministers and their wives Music by Dave Tagan and his orchestra Committee chairs oversee hospitality refreshments and decoration with Mrs Thelma Nixdorf and Mrs Thea Gambrill among those listed as ushers and servers
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Malcolm S Taylor
All Saints Church
Aome Ray Iol
Darteh House
Dave Tagan
Frneet Holfenstei
Kunkel Daniell
Frankeis
Sappington
Grace Po Smith
Arthur Levy
Damea Ih Gambrill
Parsons Newman
Thelma Nixdorf
Butler to Speak in Frederick on War Is a Racket
General Smedley Butler former commandant of Marines will lecture in Frederick on February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the State Armory, urging peace with the topic War is a Racket. Prof William R Barnhart of Hord College announced the visit, noting Butler’s prior Frederick appearances and his notable military career.
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Smedhey 'D Butler
Marines
Frederick
State Armory
Butler
William R. Barnhart
Hond College
Bee
General Butler
Braddock
Braddock Heights
Quantico
Gettysburg
General Tatler
Philadelphia
Farmers Co op Annual Dinner Draws 350 Members
About 350 members of the Farmers Co operative Association attended the annual meeting and dinner at a Wicomico church. Arthur Weed of the State Farm Bureau spoke on the consumer co operative movement. The Frederick county group reported roughly half a million dollars in business last year. Officials Daniel Jo Thomas and Frank Walter were listed among the officers.
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Farmers Co-operative Association
Othe Associations
Wipa
Arthur Weed
State Farm Bureau
Haltimore
Freders Hick County
Mio Frank Walter
Middletown
Glass shortage halts Chrysler and Plymouth plants
Detroit reports a glass shortage forces suspension of operations at Chrysler and Plymouth plants. Desoto and DeSoto tied lines pause as manufacturers vow to keep other auto production running while suppliers race to restore glass supply. Officials warn up to fifty thousand workers could be affected and phases to meet demand are underway.
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Detroit
Glory
Wer Corporation
Nation
DeSoto Podo Chryder
Plymouth Phesthere
Mondas
Notre
Ib al
Headlight Beam Violations Lead to Fines and Arrests
A Gettysburg patrolman arrested three drivers on Harrisburg road Tuesday evening for motor code violations. One Maryland man paid a ten dollar fine for failing to dim headlights. another from Blue Ridge area was fined for a prior offense. Charles Mehring paid a fine for not stopping when signalled.
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Gettyeburg Pa Uhtation
Getty
Herzog
de Wais
Charles Upton Mehring
Selected Stocks Continue Upward Across Market
New York stocks rose modestly as buying remained active despite cooling earlier vigor. Automotive and steel issues edged lighter amid General Motors strike obstacles while traders watched peace talks and settlement prospects unfold. Currency markets showed pound sterling weakening.
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New York
Vigor
General Motors
Wall Street
Aiting
Son Jing
Dusan Sade
No Hl Effects From Inaugural Parade
Naval Academy officials report that one midshipman suffered no ill effects from participation in the inaugural parade yesterday. Weather caused some men to seek hospital care while others returned to duty today.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Ciibensa
Tedas
Room Mothers Meet at Church Street School
Room mothers of Church Street held their monthly meeting in the school faculty room chaired by Mrs. Gua KS. Principal Clem Mr Derr gave a brief talk on routine work and school activities after routine announcements before adjourning until next meeting.
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Church Street
Troineaedon
Prancepal
Derr
Foeutte
Bey
GM Labor Strike Drags On Amid Prolonged Talks
Reported negotiations between General Motors Corporation and United Automobile Workers stall as White House talks with Secretary Perkins and GM president Alfred Sloan Jr. continue. A 1 hour conference with the UAW and John Lewis fails to break the impasse at Kelly Springfield Tire plant amid ongoing picket lines and food donations for strikers.
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Perkins
General Motors
Kelle Springhedd
United Raber Workers of Amelia and Company
Ethality
Fort Cumberland
Ralph Beard
Une Ton Fia
Edmund
Cumberlird
Kelly Spronefield Tire Company
United Rubber Warkera
Anterion
Public Debt Rises to 31.5 Billion, Treasury Reports
The weekly treasury statement shows the public debt climbing to 31.5 billion dollars with higher totals due to gross obligations and ancillary holdings. Officials note continued increases in government borrowing amid market factors.
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Washingdon
Dan
Cera Worlde
Executed By Fascisty Charge Report
Fragmented text references an executed person and charges amid political turmoil involving Spanish Breenste Segatee Bresine and a government committee chaired by Patbae. The readable parts suggest a wartime context with mentions of overt inclusion and dates, but the exact facts remain obscured.
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Pavone Prance Dan
Breensteint Segatee Bresine
Beginneno
pPacque Matianelet Rovernment
Patbae
Todas
Calendar of Holidays and Observances in the Year Book
The page reviews holiday dates and observances within the year book. It notes Shrove Tuesday on February 16 to March 27 Easter Sunday, among four double holidays including Washington’s Birthday and Christmas, and discusses how Sundays affect the observance days.
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Dane
Ton Thayer
Sears
Morehaia
Dover
Tenny
Washington
Christos
Ray Schools To Open On Friday Tour Planned
Reading through OCR shows Ray Schools to open Friday with a demonstration tour for Frederick County Federation of Rural Women’s Clubs. Instructor Morse to Williams will lead home demonstration sessions starting Wednesday in Prodenek and continuing through the week with at its WWasside Inn. County towns Adams town Middletown Jefferson to host sessions at residents’ homes January 29 and February tentative in Thurman or Walkerstie.
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Frederick County
Wwasside Inn
Am Fenlay
Adamatown
Maas Nellie Day
Middletown
Mre Floxd
C Main
Jfefferton Oan
Mee Tather
Thurmant
Walkerstie
Unclear student appeals cited by Dr Friley at Tawa meeting
Dr Charles F Friley president discusses student attitudes and rising concerns at a Tawa meeting. He notes increasing seriousness among students and warns educators to recognize evolving challenges and responsibilities in education today.
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Charles F Friley
Tawa
Fritev
Flood Waters Force Hundreds From Homes Across Wide Area
Across Indiana Ohio Kentucky Maryland and beyond floodwaters inundated streets and farms as rivers rose. In Hazleton 12 feet of water forced evacuations while Evansville Cincinnati and Portsmouth saw extensive damage and port towns prepared for further cresting as rains continued. Coast Guard Red Cross and national guard helped move refugees and reinforce levees amid widespread warnings and a race to shore up defenses along the Potomac and surrounding waterways.
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Cincinnati
Pollent
Thomands
Offa Valley
Duard
Winifreds
Pennsylvania
West Vir
Binks
Maryland
tKentucks
Uwhinety
Indiana
Missouri
Arkansas
Ohie
Portsmouth
Ohio
Meehan
Mid-Continent
Coast Guard
Red Cruce
American Legion
Hazteton
White
Evaneville
Ind
Newport
Dayton
Nenean
Andrews Steel Company
Vto
Kentucky
Portesmouth
Southern West Virginia Hit by High Water Crisis
Rain amid rising Kanawha River waters forces 1600 people from their homes in Point Pleasant and Huntington. Refugees from the region march toward Charleston as the Kanawha crest nears 29 feet with about 4000 expected to seek aid. Capital residents brace for downstream impact and continued flooding.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Point Pleasant
Huntington
Ohio
Civ
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Bishop Gallagher
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Pontiff
Washington Street Room
Gen. Butler
Gen. Smedley C. Butler
Farmers’ Co-Op
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