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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1928
Page
1
Weather forecaster predicted the heat wave would ease by Tuesday as thundershowers可能 break the warmth. Sunday saw a peak of 94 degrees in local readings with a 71 degree minimum, triggering widespread discomfort but no major suffering.
New York on July 9 reports a continuing heat wave across the eastern states with forecasts of thundershowers. Three heat deaths occurred in New York City and three in Albany, while the metropolitan area recorded a dozen prostrations. Temperatures spiked to a new yearly high before easing slightly by early afternoon.
A fawn kept as a child’s pet is returned after Governor approval for keeping the animal with a permit. Officials said lack of permit prompted removal from the boy’s home at Indian Lake. The governor did not question source of the fawn and emphasized proper authorization. Variety of other cases tried in the People’s Court included Raymond Baxter’s $1,000 bail for jail breaking and other juveniles facing pending action.
Washington July 9 AP Secretary Hoover will be formally notified of his nomination for President by Republicans at Leland Stanford University in California on August 11. He will depart Washington for Palo Alto and stop at President Coolidge’s summer home near Superior Wisconsin before proceeding to the notification ceremony.
Mrs Roet Sappington of Libertytown died at Frederick City Hospital after a illness dating from January. She was wife of K Frank Sappington a member of the Frederick County Board of Education. Survived by husband two nephews W P Kelly and J Reaney Kelly and niece Mrs Marie Kelly Micoaldes all of Washington DC. Funeral from St Peters Catholic Church Libertytown Monday at 11 with low mass Rev Fr Farrell officiating. Pallbearers listed. Albaugh Powell undertakers.
Edward Roby 32 of Bromswick, a Leakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio freight train, slipped from a moving car in the Brunswick Fords area at about 4 am. His right arm was crushed beneath a wheel and he was taken to Frederick City Hospital in stable condition.
New York reports a seven degree rise to 92 at the official Weather Bureau, with Baltimore hitting 93 by 1 pm as a heat wave grips the region and the nation. Roscoe Nunn warns of only slight relief from afternoon showers amid a year‑high heat.
The Radio Commission begins hearings on August 1 at Baker Park the venue renamed to suit the process half of 165 applications deemed against public interest commerce or necessity. Captain Guy Anders commands the guard at Baker Park rear Armory in Weblington the session scheduled for 7 o clock in the evening.
John Mears and Charles G D Collyer were across Siberia today en route to Krasnoyarsk and Chita after departing Krasnoyarsk at 6 am local time. The pair began their crossing with a 9 30 pm start the previous night.
A Dunkirk report suggests a Bray Dunes fisherman saw a parachute as Alred Lowenstein’s plane crossed the Channel and landed nearby. The tale adds the door may have been open allowing an unobserved escape, but no confirmation exists.
Baume Jay and five others faced charges tied to Susle Roads Commission funds. Jay received six months in the House of Correction after jurors convicted on multiple counts. Sentences for co-defendants included nine years penitentiary and one year in the House of Correction. Estimated shortage totals between 65,000 and 109,000 dollars with funds reportedly misused.
The city completed purchase of the T. H. Adezander and wife property for Bent Street widening between the new bridge and West Patrick Street. The $2,500 deal, approved by the Major and Aldermen, clears the way for the project with court sessions set for October 1. The city also secured property from Evan Brighton on West All Saints Street.
A snippet from an agriculture bulletin discusses chigger biology and control methods. It notes chiggers are the larval stage of mites, cause itching from injected substances, and are not easily eradicated. Recommendations include clearing underbrush and applying sulfur dust in homes and camps, with repeat treatments and rain considerations.
Sunday services resume at city churches with Rev. Dr. A Rupp delivering sermons on themes including Crown Jewels. Otterbein Guild conducts evening program and midweek prayer meetings. Keedrsville United meeting announced. Pastor to be away for twol weeks. alternate duties planned during his absence. Losses noted as approximately 38 pounds.
The county plans to name a teaching state for the county and discuss a new Frederick elementary school. The board indicates about 330 high school and 0 teachers are appointed yearly, with auditorium additions at Walkersville and Brunswick school Reconstruction and completion progress. A $5,000 county appropriation for the school and bond funds of $343,000 last year supported the project.
A wedding Saturday in Urbana joins Miss Soese Gebers to Dr Eilon Pawo. The ceremony featured Miss Mendrik beide and Dr Pawo with a reception at the couple’s home. Attendants included Miss Lou Albers and Thema Waikits. Afterward, the couple left for Canada, with Dr Pawo’s background spanning Germany, Johns Hopkins, and Maryland medical training. Meanwhile aurora borealis sightings over the area sparkled in the night sky.
A regional conference opens with Episcopal lectures on The Book of Job and The Theology of the Gatechiam plus courses on Anglicanism in English Church History and Modern Substitutes for Christianity. Notables include Drs Mercer Foley Rev Dr Orban and Lewis B Frankitt. A birthday party for Mrs Hann and Miss Lois Creager is noted with many attendees.
Commerce Department data show one car per 5 persons in the United States and one car per 64 world inhabitants. The report lists ratios by country, noting Haweli Canada New Zealand Britain France Germany Argentina Brazil Ireland Alaska Afghanistan and the Spitzberg Islands among others, with wide regional differences.
Amelia Earhart and companions return to Boston after flying from New York. A reception committee greets Earhart with a bouquet as she steps from the plane before a parade through Chelsea and Charlestown to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
President Coolidge visits Superior Wisconsin as rain and muddy dirt roads slow travel from Gedar Island Lodge. The weather cools the Brule trout area while forests and fires belt the region, with officials noting unusual Middle West heat elsewhere.
Former Oregon senator Saint George Chamberlain dies in the capital city after a lengthy public career. Details on the date and circumstances are sparse in the fragmentary report.
Henry S. Dulaney 79 dies at home in Baltimore on July 4. He had lived in Severn for about four years. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Dulaney. children and other relatives. He was active in public affairs and an early member of the Anti-Saloon League.
A court order asks for an additional trial regarding the fireworks ordinance. Details specify the case is moving forward with new hearings and potential rulings to clarify local regulations.
W Harry Haller released a statement criticizing current Fourth of July fireworks enforcement in Frederick. He urged amending the existing ordinance to permit only approved fireworks and hours, noting violations by large crackers and blank cartridges and praising responsible dealers like H. F. Shipley and Brish Brothers. He warned against dangerous, unregulated displays and cited statewide restrictions to reduce incidents.
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