City water property statement awaited amid rain and fog
Reporters expect J D Baker to share impressions on Frederick city water properties after touring reservoirs with officials. He joins leaders on the watershed visit and will provide views later this week. The article notes heavy rain and humidity as Mar City announces a double holiday and tourism impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar City
J. D. Baker
Baker
Tod Witherick
Sun Parlor
Frederick
Submarine S 51 Being Towed Toward Brooklyn Navy Yard
Aboard the U S Vestal off Fisher's Island New York July 6 the submarine S 51 is being towed at about two miles an hour toward Brooklyn navy yard where officers expect to dock Wednesday morning. Crews will cut into the hull to recover bodies of sailors trapped when the vessel sank off Block Island in September 1925. Twenty of the 34 officers and men are believed missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Vestal
Fisher’s Island
N. Y
Associated Press
Block Island
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Long Island Sound
Aceislene Teighes
Wilkins Plans New Arctic Trial From Point Barrow
Seward Alaska July 6 Captain George W Wilkins leader of the Detroit Arctic expedition announces he will try again to cross the Arctic wastes north of Alaska. He will base the next attempt at Point Barrow with improved equipment and test filzgluts. Gasoline and fuel are being shipped from Nome to Barrow. Lieutenant Cacrol B Hietson an Iaskan aviator will stay as pilot.
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Seward
Alaska
George Wubert Wilkins
Arctic
Wilkins
Detroit
Point Barrow
Nome
Cacrol
B. Hietson
Fairbanks
Barrow
Old Frederick News Exhibit At Sesqui Centennial Court
The court house display during the Sesqui Centennial shows an 1841 Frederick News issue. The paper is owned by Mrs. Oka Harding of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Frederick News
Mra. Oka ‘Harding
Frederick Debut Sesqui Centenary Parade Amid Rain
Frederick celebrated the Sesqui Centennial of the Declaration with a two day event despite heavy rain and fog. Thousands of visitors passed through as police aided traffic near the square and a parade proceeded at noon. Temperatures ranged from 67 degrees to 92 earlier, with forecasts calling for possible thundershowers and later fair skies. The holiday ended with no serious local accidents and enjoyment by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Jupiter Pluvius
Washington
National Observer
Burned Lighting Fireworks on July Fourth
Earl Schildt, about 18, of 536 East Church street, suffered facial and arm burns when a fireworks piece exploded outward while lighting fireworks Monday evening. He was hospitalized at Frederick City Hospital for treatment. A separate auto mishap six miles from Frederick on Washington road left two women with cuts and bruises. they were treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schildt
East Church Street
Schildt
Frederick City Hospital
Schlidt
Washington Road
Frederick
Washington
General Motors Hits New All-Time High
New York on July 4 General Motors common stock rose to 151 1 2 or 4 points above last Friday's close after trading resumed post holiday. The market showed broad strength with flagship groups in motor, chemical and utility shares leading gains. Call loans stood at 4 1 2 percent, and total daily volume reached about 1 250 000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors Corporation
Durkin Admits Bootlegging at His Murder Trial
Chicago July 66 A4P Martin Durkin a confessed bootlegger testified in his own defense denying murdering Federal agent Ewin C Shanahan last October 11 claiming he fired in self defense after Shanahan approached in a garage Durkin said he had long operated a bootlegging ring across Chicago New York California and even Detroit using disguise and decoys to transport liquor while joining the Canadian Army at 16 and later working roads and in the auto business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Martin Durkin
Ewin C. Shanahan
Shanahan
Royal Horse Artillery
Durkin
New York
California
Detroit
Snavely Biser.Mr and Mrs Ira E Biser announce marriage of Constance to Dr Robert C Snavely
The couple wed June 26 1926 in Martinsburg W Va with Rev Wagner officiating. Constance Eulalia Biser a Swarthmore Mary Lyon School alumna and art student. Rob ert C Snavely son of H E Snavely of Hagerstown a Wirksville College of Qua teopathy Surgery graduate. After honeymoon they will open offices in West Washington St Hagerstown. First wheat sold to Thomas and Company Ea South Street from Dr James A Long farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Biser
Daugher
Constance Eulalia
Robert C. Snavely
H. E. Snavely
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wagner
Mary Lyon School
Swarthmore
Philadelphia Institute of Fine Arts
Frederick High School
Hood College
Wirksville College of Qateopathy Surgery
Kirksville
F. and
W Grand
West Washington Street
Robbers Hit Bartholows Post Office and Store
Thieves forced entry late Saturday into Bartholows operated by Harold M. Matesworth, breaking open the safe and taking between 50 and 75 dollars in currency. Tools from a nearby shed were used to access the premises, with no stamps stolen and no clues left behind. Detectives from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad investigated, noting this as the first such incident at Bartholows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Matesworth
Bartholows
Mr. Malesworth
Molesworth
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Monrovia
St. Bartholows
Rockefeller Contributions To Dry League Hit $20000
John D. Rockefeller and his son contributed 20000 to the Anti Saloon League since 1925. The donor list, released by the campaign funds committee, shows the April 11 1925 Rockefeller gift and notes prior contributions before 1925 were not made public. Joseph Boyer of Detroit was the next largest donor with 11409. The North Woodward Avenue M E church of Detroit gave 10000, half from S S Kresge. Other gifts included J H Baker of Frederick Maryland 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Jr
Anti-Saloon League
Dity
Enata Campaign Funds
Rockefeller
Joseph Boyer
Detroit
Noth Woodward Avenue
M. E. Church
Kresge
Ten Cent
J. H. Baker
Frederick, Md
Trains Still Run in New York Subways Amid Strike
In New York on July 6 trains continued rolling in the subways despite a wage strike by underground motormen and switchmen who broke from the union recognized by Interborough Rapid Transit Co. Operators, largely ten men imported from other cities, kept service with small delays. Crowded major stations at morning rush hour eased as the day progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interborough Rap Transit Co
Altitude of 12000 Feet Reveals Man's True Nature
New York July 6 AP reports aviation medicine research at Mitchel Field and Crooks Field Texas shows high altitude alters personality. Observers note irritability violence and sociability shifts as pilots adapt to low pressure. Major H A Poole emphasizes need for pilots to be near perfect and prepared for mental changes that affect service.
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New York
Bors
Hiuster
School of Aviation Medicine
Mitchel Field
Crooksfield
Texas
H. A. Poole
Frederick chapter forms Maryland Social Service Club
The Frederick chapter of the Maryland Social Service Club is organized to unite local social groups for cooperation and problem discussion. Officers include President Ignatius Bjorlee and Vice Presidents Kefauver and Wilson, with representation from the Children's Aid Society, Red Cross, Juvenile Court, Boy Scouts, Public Health, and Maryland Tuberculosis Association. The state chapter will coordinate regional groups under state supervision, meetings set three times yearly, with a Frederick gathering planned for September and a larger state meeting in October in Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland Scial Service Club
Cial
Ignatius Bjorlee
E. C. Kefauver
Louis L. Wilson
Saliabury
Warhington
W. Clinton McSherry
Federated Charities
Elizabeth Ebert
Pauline Michael
Maryland Tuberculosis Ass'n
Louis Wilson
Margaret Newman
Katherine Scully
Bjornee
Boy Scouts of
Scout Council
Paxson property sale at West Fourth Street
Announcement of the sale of the Paxson property on West Fourth Street to Albert W. Condon by B. C. Crum. The brick modern home with front porches was previously bought by Crum at a public case game weeks ago and is understood to cost under 814,000.
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Setts College Park
Paxson
West Fourth Street
Albert WW. Condon
B.C. Crum
Mr. Crum
Mr. Condon
Toby
Repairs To Fire Engine Completed In Mill Fire Fallout
The Independent Loose Company engine, damaged when a connecting rod broke during a mill fire at Zentz's site, has been rebuilt. Repairs include a new crankshaft, block, crank case, oil pan, connecting rods, and bearings. The fire engine will undergo thorough testing before return to service after minor adjustments by Mr Adams of American LaFrance.
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Zentz
Mill Gare
Adams
Américan LaFrance Fire Engine Co
City reports many children at four playgrounds
About 500 children in the city have visited four playgrounds this past week. Five young women supervise the grounds opened Monday with amusements like slides see-saws and a new merry whirl. Winchester street hosts the largest crowd with 75 daily. Helen Hann will introduce speed and volleyball and older youths may play baseball. Grounds at North Market Winchester Washington and Municipal park urge more equipment. Lincoln High School hosts a colored playground from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. E. W. Walker oversees.
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Winchester Street
Helen Hann
Basepall Willkelp
North Market Street
Washington Street
Municipal Park
Saungstera
Lincoln High School
E. W. Walker
Hagerstown Store Contract Awarded for $100000
Geta Hagerstown Contract and Cumberland builder John I Vandeariff, known for the Frederick Opera House project, have been awarded the store construction contract for the McCrory Corporation. The project is planned in Hagerstown at a cost of $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geta
Testimony in Penna Primary Given Attorney Testimony
Senate Campaign Fund Investigating Committee turned over testimony records in the case of F. O'Conner a South Philadelphia magistrate to the District Attorney in DC. Congressman Morin was subpoenaed but failed to appear. Hil Maryland head of the wet bloc denied honorariums for speeches and claimed only expenses were paid. The committee announced publication of recent contributions to the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment while withholding earlier donors. Staytop said his organization did not take liquor money and an accountant will review books.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Fund
Columbia
F. x. O'Conner
Philadelphia
King
Morin
Kuttsburgh
Atlantic City
Senator King
Wayne B. Wheeler
Hil
Maryland
House
Wheeler
Prohibition
North American Review
Goff
Hill
Congress
Baltimore
William H. Mtaytop
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Wst
Net
Staytop
Hest
Andrews Sticks With Post Through Reorganization
Assistant Secretary Andrews, head of the prohibition enforcement service, will remain at his post to finish city force reorganization. After talks with Secretary Mellon he postponed resigning, says Congress must pass the administration's bills. He expects 906 new men to be authorized by early September and will assess resignation then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Mellon
Congress
Apple kept five months by A S Riggs in York
A S Riggs of West Fourth Street exhibited a York Imperial apple kept since before last October’s fair. The apples from Quyne's orchard were stored in his back yard and later moved to the cellar. Despite storage, the last apple remained sound and firm.
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A. S. Riggs
West Fourth Street
the News
York
Quyne
Robbery Victim Beaten to Reveal Hidden Cash in Frederick County
Two men about 35 forced a 70 year old resident named Reuben A Whitmore to disclose the location of roughly $200 after binding and beating him at his home near Lewistown. Whitmore sought help hours later, detailing the assault to Dr H E Neighbors and Officer Allen Bertgis. Investigators found head injuries but no trace of the suspects, who fled after the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Mondey
Reuben A. Whitmore
Lewisalows
Lewistown
Whitmore
EH. BE. Neighbors
Allen Bertgis
Leach
Purely Personal Notices From Frederick July Fourth Weekend
Social items list local residents and visitors over the Fourth of July weekend. Mrs. Tryon celebrated a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Hartshorns, Miss Fillman, Miss Rebert, and others were guests or travelers in Frederick and surrounding towns. Also notes Kennedy purchasing a newspaper agency and related changes.
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Charles W. Heider
W. 8. Hibbs Co
Washingteen
D. Cy
Brown
Frederick
WN. W. Tryon
Weat
South Street
Pen-Mar J
Edgemont Hotel
Buena Vista Hotel
High Rock
Quiranic Lookout
Polota
E. W. Carnon
Camp Meade
Virginia Military Institute
Camp Meada
Hia Pangmie
John H. Holdermt
Third Street
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Bentz
Joseph D. Laker
Bentz Street
Record Street
Motty & White
Bilding
Pew Municipal Park
White
Joseph D. Baker
Board of Managers
William R. DeLasherbutt
Brooklyn
Pole
General Motors
Snavely—Biser
Thomas and Company
Ea. South Street
James A. Long
Yeggs
U. S
Rockefellers
Anti Saloon League
Social Service Groups OF County
NEA
Cleveland
al Smith
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Smith
Cologabue
Donahey
Penna
Ware
Ernest F. Kennedy
Einwb
Taird Street
Hewnpaper Agency
En Herz and Company
Fective
Kennnedy
Hia
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