17 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
1
The World reports a busy day with Pangborn and street showers in Herndon and Burck Street described as hosting showers and a bath event at midnight.
Fragmented report details a Harbor Grace to Moscow plan, transport issues, and a string of disjointed observations. It mentions a water department device, crowds of children and adults, and a failed airlift attempt with a plane that crashed into a fuel hangar area.
Beetles at Brunswick have yielded 130 captured in a months long search. Reports indicate most beetles trapped in the eastern section near the railroad. Officials hope for broader footage and continued monitoring as findings progress.
An individual named Fredericx accepts a new role at Delpher Bros located in Stadéarc. The notice notes a tenure of about two weeks before finalizing the appointment.
Camp Hill Alabama residents seek leaders after a mass meeting ends in violence. An officer was killed and deputies wounded while attempting to question Ralph Gray, a Black man slain by officers amid clashes with about fifty shot volleys. Police report most victims were Black, with thirty arrests and five miles south of town a house siege occurred.
Mrs. Don Hardesty, wife of Police Chief Fidesay, was injured when a bomb targeted the police family home. A separate note mentions a ground drum corps reorganizing event and election led by the American Legion Drum Corps Post No 11 with officers and staff named.
A woman’s companion dies after a bandit attack. Details unclear from the fragmentary report. Authorities investigate the incident and seek leads in the area.
Lutheran Men hosted a club outing with 10 women and many attendees. Guests included Rev. Alfred Sutcliffe and Mrs Sutcliffe, Rev. Amos Traver, Mrs Rowers J Wolf, and many others, listed by name among attendees and committee members.
Twelve barbers request licenses from city authorities on Thursday as part of line operations. Nons attached notes reference Pycan and equity concerns with ten stockholders objecting.
The State Board reports warrants for two delinquents in Frederick and discusses actions to enforce unlicensed barber rules. It notes barbers who failed to appear and the board’s plan to close un sanitary shops, with lists of examined barbers and dates.
The Bar Scout Camp near Thurmont will reopen August 10 through 24. About 60 boys can be accommodated when it opens, with many inquiries from farms about attendance. Registrations canceled for next week will be accepted August 10 to 24, as Scout Executive Merny Coates notes.
A strong gust drives vehicles into a passing train, killing three people. Police reported vehicles pinned beneath the cars as the crash halted near the station. Emergency crews worked at the scene to recover bodies and investigate wind conditions.
A busy weekend air circus schedule is announced with a parade starting 11 o clock from Seventh Street fountain heading to Market Street and Square Corner, then west to Jefferson and North to Market and to the airport. The event features aerial displays over the city and a planned dive bombing demonstration near the airport pending weather.
Moses Fisher aged 72 of Mission, dies at home on Patrick Street after an extended illness. He was a long time resident, survived by a son and brother, with funeral arrangements pending at Leach Lodge. Final sessions of the Susimer mission were held at Hood College, with delegates returning home after lectures by Hentown and a concluding service.
President Hoover and officials discuss keeping United States focus on economic concerns during the London talks. Dawes urged to return to London for ministers conference as Franco German negotiations threaten start time.
Annapolis July 17 At least three and possibly four bills passed by the last assembly will go to referendum next. The measures include a Cecil county road bond issue of 1.62 million dollars and a Washington county road tax distribution plan. The attorney general is to oversee checks on discrepancies in rail and water projects awaiting approval.
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