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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
6
Ox Fibre Brush Company, Frederick's leading industry, nears completion of a 15 month expansion adding a 20,000 square foot air conditioned wing with 12 new machines. The plan aims to stabilize production and payroll around 200 workers by stocking inventories in slack periods.
Washington January 29 AP Leaders said the House would likely pass President Roosevelt s army and navy expansion by February 15. Vinson heads the Naval Affairs Committee and will start hearings on an 800 million naval building program for 47 ships 22 auxiliaries and 1000 airplanes with a favorable report possible in 2 3 days. May leads the Military Affairs Committee and will confer with War Department on ground forces. Senate Naval Committee Walsh and others expect quick approval though midwestern House lawmakers may oppose.
Beginning today Brunswick will have a deputy sheriff living inside its corporate limits. The appointee is Frank A. Barker, formerly a city special officer. Sheriff Roy Hiltner approved the action after Chief W S Sigafous, Brunswick, requested a deputy due to the county vacancy since 1936. Deputy Lloyd, based in Petersville, has performed much of the duties. Barker qualified for the post today.
King Carol of Romania assures the world there will be no Jewish pogroms. In a brief interview he calls the Jewish problem a challenge the country must wrestle with but states clearly there will be no violence toward Jews.
A chimney fire at 396 West Patrick Street caused little damage to the residence of JC B Willard. The blaze is believed to have started from a defective flue and a general alarm was sounded at 10 45 this morning.
Washington report outlines the Securities and Exchange Commission’s first rule for the New York Stock Exchange after a study of bear raiding and short selling. It describes penalties for violations and notes the SEC’s independent analysis. Also discusses a looming trade treaty with Great Britain affecting Japanese exports and anticipated import restrictions, with expected gains in U.S. agricultural exports and British shipments of manufactured goods.
President Roosevelt celebrates his 56th birthday with a quiet White House dinner for family and old friends. Film stars including Frederick March Janet Gaynor Eleanor Powell Louise Fazenda join a luncheon to support seven benefit balls in Washington to raise fifty thousand dollars for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Roosevelt will send greetings in a nationwide radio address at 11 30 p m. and Mrs Roosevelt plans to meet Washington parties and oversee events.
Harold W. Kefauver of Middletown learned his high school class ring was found in a Baltimore pawn shop. The ring marked MH S 25 and H. W. K had been stolen in 1931, triggering Kefauver’s plan to reclaim it, with possible action against the depositor.
The Frederick County Club of Baltimore will hold its eleventh annual banquet at the Hotel Longfellow in Baltimore on Friday February 18 at 7 p m. Charles E Moylan president will be toastmaster. Charles David Harris baritone will render vocal selections. Invited guests include Governor Nice Mayor Jackson Dr H C Byrd president University of Maryland and Mrs Marie Bauernschmidt.
Women’s clubs report a successful school event with multiple local chapters. Members list chair purchases for chairs and room items, totaling $2612 for eleven chairs. several clubs note ongoing projects and display chairs in store windows.
Police seek two suspects in the shotgun killing of Karp Fedeskie, 53, the night watchman whose charred body was dragged from his blazing hut near Essex before dawn. Capt Ernest Stone of the Essex fire department said blue flames suggested gasoline or air had been poured into the hut.
Alfred Evan Reames, a Democrat and attorney, was appointed by Governor Charles Martin to fill the unexpired United States Senate term of Frederick Steiner, who resigned this week. Reames will serve the remainder of the term. STOLEN CAR FOUND. Ross H. Willhide of Thurmont was notified that a car registered in his name was found abandoned in Lemoine, Pennsylvania, after being stolen ten days earlier from West Main Street, Yaurnont.
The Samaritan Rebekahs Lodge No 0 held a well attended Thursday meeting led by Noble Grand Mrs Letitia Staley. An invitation to visit Dorsey Rebekah Lodge on February 8 was accepted. The degree staff will accompany and confer the degree on a class of candidates. Bingo followed the meeting.
Paris learned the Duke and Duchess of Windsor had leased a chateau residence above Versailles from Mme Paul Dupuy to establish their first real name of marriage. The plan to visit the United States appeared more remote as details emerged.
Shanghai restrictions tighten foreigners access to areas except the International Settlement and the French Concession. Washington officials await Japanese response to U.S. protest after embassy secretary John M. Allison said he was slapped by a Japanese soldier in Nanking, denying claims of insult.
Health officers from Washington and Frederick counties met with state and federal officials in Hagerstown to discuss improving births and deaths filing systems by age group and cause of death. Dr. E C Kefauver noted few communicable diseases this winter with scarlet fever near Brunswick and in Frederick, several diphtheria cases in the city, mostly adults, plus pneumonia and widespread cases typical for the season.
Nearly five hundred tickets have been reported sold for the fifth annual President's Birthday Ball to be held Monday night at the State Armory. Charlies A Opel Sr is general chairman. The Paul Jones and Big Apple will be featured. Proceeds go to the fight against infantile paralysis through a national foundation.
Weather forecast covers week starting Monday for North and Middle Atlantic States. Rain likely Monday, possibly changing to snow in the morning in the north portion, ending Monday or Tuesday. Colder by Tuesday with temperatures falling. rain remains probable over the south while snow lifts possible in the north.
Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation none. January to date totals 162 inches. Yesterday’s high not listed with comparison to last year. Last night low 15, no year-ago figure given. Sunset today 3.27 pm, sunrise tomorrow 7.20 am. Moon rises 6:27 am, sets 0.58 am tomorrow.
United States Consul John Mo Allison was slapped by a Japanese sentry amid a chain of incidents in Ciana. Japan apologized but claimed Allison refused to move from a building used by Japanese forces. The State Department had warned Tokyo against repeats of such outrages targeting American property.
Geneva reports say Britain France and Russia may extend economic aid to China if the United States cooperates. In Washington Secretary Hull signals U S neutrality and no new policy, noting no formal contact from those governments about the Geneva plan.
Thomas R. Cox a night attendant at Spring Grove State Hospital Catonsville was fined 100 dollars and began a thirty day jail term after a Peoples Court sentence by Justice Walter Sinn. Cox claimed he did not operate the car Ravine started it for another man while Officers Marks and Murray testified the vehicle was put in motion. Two of the three men were very drunk.
Lee Ranneberger of Adamstown had his car badly damaged about 10 15 AM when struck on the right side by a Packard driven by a Morrison from New York. Morrison’s car was damaged as well at a Hampshire station intersection of the Washington and Buckerston pikes. State Officer J A Short filed charges. No injuries to occupants. two women were passengers in Morrison’s car.
Approximately 150 persons attended the G. O. P. card party held in Winchester Hall Friday evening. Mrs. Paul B. Rhoads chaired the affair. Door prizes went to Joseph Payne of Brunswick H. A. Hervig and Mrs. George M. Chapline with draw prizes to Miss Louise Rhoads. Miss Dorsidy Howie of Brunswick and Mrs. Clagcott E. Ramsburg also mentioned.
AP reported a series of explosions at Segni near Rome destroying a large Italian munition factory. About 300 to 490 people feared dead or injured as fires raged and rescue crews searched the wreckage. King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Elena visited the scene as Mussolini prepared to direct the rescue effort.
Baltimore January 29 AP Walter RK Rudy Commissioner of Motor Vehicles announced today she would support Gov Harry W Nice for reelection He scotched a budding bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination spon sored by Elmer Free a part time employee in his department He said if Nice should seek the Republican nomination I am convinced he will be elected I am firmly convinced the people of Maryland believe he has made a good governor and that his administration in comparison with former administrations is highly creditable to him
Selected stocks enjoyed a modest buying lift in today's market in New York on January 29. Trading was apathetic with many issues not advancing significantly while a small group fell back. Fractions gained up to a point while several categories slipped. The pound sterling traded at 5.0033 dollars.
Harrisburg Jan 29 AP Laxw Tence E Allamong of Fairfieldburg burned to death in his car today after it crashed into a parked truck Parker S Leaf 19 of Baltimore the truck driver was held in 1000 bond to await the coroner action Motor Patrolman A W Krencen said there were no charges against Leaf
A five room brick house owned by Madison G Lee and wife was sold at a trustee’s sale on the premises this morning. Roy E Baker, B O avenue, bought it for $950. Patrick M Schnaufler acted as trustee and Em mett R Bowlus served as auctioneer.
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