28 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
1
Francis Dryden announced changes effective today in Maryland state WPA administration. The aim is efficiency and prompt payoff by reorganizing districts and streamlining supervision, with Detter’s closer inspection guiding the project vision across works programs.
The D A R chapter announced delegates for the National Congress. Names include Mrs. Henry Wade of Elm Street and Mrs. J P Gale among other members such as Miss Myrtle Ruth Miller, Mrs. Francis IL Jesse B Anders, and Laura C Goachr. The meeting occurred Monday afternoon, with social committee active.
A blaze swept a small house southeast of Wondosaro, near Wootsboro, owned by Frank Shorb of Newark. The New Department arrived and found the structure damaged beyond repair. No injuries reported.
A brief weather note reports a cold wave moving through the state with subzero expectations. Observers note plunging temperatures, brief upper teens readings in some areas, and early morning records near dayside lows.
Local chamber of commerce opposition emerges over a proposed gross receipts tax. Stakeholders, including business leaders and city officials, urge alternative funding measures during a January meeting. The discussion centers on potential impacts to registration and operating costs for firms in the district.
Report notes a group of car repairers from Marcinsburg were summoned to address recall profits. Machinists and builder-makers were also called to Cumberland. The rise in railroad employment is linked to increased tonnage on the Brunswick to Cumberland division.
Gamebirds face danger as new dealers threaten their safety unless food is provided. A countywide sheltering effort is announced, with parts of the county to receive replies. The piece references licensing and feeding practices, urging steady care to protect flocks and prevent losses seen last year.
Local veterans seek cashing of earned bonuses as certificates reach the field. About 797 ex-service men in the county expect roughly 350000 dollars, with many certificates already issued as duplicates. Government forms and four fingerprints are required to speed processing and reduce loan-related delays.
Marshal yadee reports continued fighting on the Somaliland front with Ethiopian forces, a Swedish field hospital unit established at Wa mnaisance, and Red Cross markings on the hospital cars carrying munitions.
Taneytown Community Club Officers hosted their annual banquet, celebrating club members and community contributions with remarks from leaders and recognition of longtime attendees. The event emphasized upcoming activities and community engagement.
Kermit Jaen James damages Kelley valued at 800 for the car and 360 on a check totaling 909. Bond posted by Kerker and his brother Earl Kelley of Hagerstown before Justice Walter E. Sinn.
A meeting among intended nurses discussed the Frederick County Library plan to relocate by March 2. They urged the move to enable the Anacomy building site to be repurposed for the new Arts Library, with construction set to begin afterward.
A garbled report notes Captain Warmis receives a two year sentence linked to a case involving a Haer Murry Castle incident with casualties. It references Warms as acting captain and mentions a four year term, a York and Cuba matter, and a defendant in a legal process.
Five sailors were seriously hurt as a battery explosion ripped through a U S Navy submarine in drydock at a yard. The cause was not immediately determined and repair crews worked to assess the damage and stability of the vessel.
Fire of unknown origin in the Union City area damaged a plumbing shop basement and two two story buildings, with losses estimated around 173 000 dollars after a lengthy blaze. Local fire crews extinguished the flames and control was established after a long effort.
An unreadable clipping mentions veterans' action and residents, with garbled phrases suggesting a note on events or outcomes. The text is too fragmentary to identify people, places, dates, or organizations with confidence.
Governor Oscar K. Allen dies suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage at the Louisiana State Capitol. His death delays the London funeral for the late King, Edward VII, with crowds gathering at the executive mansion in Baton Rouge and mourners preparing for a royal cortege in Windsor.
Fragmentary weather note lists sunrise and moonrise times with unclear date. Mentions temperature hints and general day expectations but lacks concrete figures or full forecast.
German named business manager of the Dodgers faces a lawsuit alleging professional misconduct. The case centers on contractual disputes and management duties within the baseball franchise, with no immediate criminal charges reported. Representatives for the Dodgers declined further comment.
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