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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
7
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen plan to address delinquent water accounts at the next regular meeting on Wednesday. Preparations are under way to publish a list of nonpayers and start steps to collect arrears, with revisals of a 1937 compilation noted and support from Alderman Grove.
Local residents across Maryland give wide estimates of motorists who stay within the 45 mph open road limit. Answers range from 5 to 80 percent, with reasons tied to car models and personal driving speed, reflecting broad opinions on road behavior.
News notes predict resumption of dirigible and air mail services this spring and summer, with Atlantic routes via American Zeppelin Transport Company and Europe to America via Clipper routes. Great Britain gears toward more attractive stamps including Falklands designs. National Federation of Stamp Clubs launches weekly broadcasts. New Orleans Hotel Roosevelt to host the 1938 American Philatelic Society convention October 10–14.
Feature on President Roosevelt detailing health routines at the White House. It highlights regular four to five sessions weekly of exercise and swimming, strong blood pressure and heart action, and the President’s knack for aging health through consistent rest, sleep, and disciplined daily regimen.
The Employes Association of the Frederick Division of Potomac Edison met in the Church street school auditorium Friday. J. J. McGuire of the Federal Bureau of Investigation spoke on evolving crime and the need for broader law enforcement, noting the FBI's creation in 1934. Major Lloyd Culler and city police attended as guests of honor.
A speaker warned of a $15,000,900,000 annually defrauded public and noted many criminals are under 21. He urged home-centered juvenile delinquency prevention, highlighting fingerprinting as a crime prevention bulwark and spectrography for solving cases. A forum followed, with questions on Federal Bureau activity and publicity.
Baltimore January 28 Twenty six extra employees have gone to work at the State Motor Vehicle Commissioners office preparing applications for the 1933 automobile license tags. Deputy Commissioner D Marshall Schroeder said the applications will be mailed and tags sold February 15. If needed, thirty to thirty five more extras will be added to handle any rush. All vehicles must have new plates by April. Extra staff chosen from lists certified by Coil Harry C Jones State Employment Commissioner. Only three or four of the extras engaged for the reregistration of motorists are..
Wheat prices fell one cent as Chicago trading edge softened amid end month activity. Cattle values weakened with steer prices near 1050 to 750, best dressed beef quoted higher with overall weaker demand. Hog prices rose about ten cents, with a 20,000 head supply reported and fat hogs selling around 82.0.
John Selby notes Storm Jameson’s new novel The Moon Is Making set by the sea. He lauds her artistry and dual level storytelling, with the character Handel representing avarice tyranny malice and deceit amidst a life learned.
The statement notes Mr Schroeder remains on duty as a small team works to tidy the new registration files, effectively straightening out the system and completing overdue tasks.
Community notes with names of residents and visitors in Frederick area. Mentions repainting at MP church, returns from Cleveland and York, hospital family updates, births, visits, and minor accidents plus social gatherings around Frederick, Buckeystown, Petersville and Urbona.
A lease recorded at the clerk of the court office covers the property at the northeast corner of West Pattick and Jefferson streets. City Business Properties, Inc. leases to the Texas Company for ten years from April 1, 1938. Total lease amount is about 24,000 dollars.
Mt Airy Chamber of Commerce elected Ia D Watkins as president at the last session. C C. Riddlemoser and Walter L. Sparse named as officers. Nathan renamed treasurer after a merger with the People’s Lander & Supply Co. Directors include Robert K. Busney and Isadore Beck. Termite concerns noted in local notes.
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