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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Spanish revolt themes and local reactions. No clear events or names. Readable portions suggest unrest, political shifts, and public sentiment but lack verifiable details or dates for a fuller summary.
Sheriffs Moutner and Smith trapped Ernest Jenkins and his wife near a Baltimore road after a tip led to a farmstead used to hide stolen fowls. The couple confessed to stealing four turkeys from Albert Graham’s farm near Winchester, with Graham identifying the birds by toe marks. Jenkins, his wife, and his sister were taken to Frederick jail for grand jury action in Virginia connections.
AP report says crew of the freighter Golden Harvest planned a collision with the Chesapeake Bay steamer State of Virginia after the latter failed to keep to the channel outside Baltimore harbor. The impact shook about 200 passengers. the Federal Board of Steamboat Inspectors planned further testimony, with Governor Harry Nic[o] aboard.
A garbled weather note reports precipitation for 24 hours ending at room with today none and July date figures. It lists July-to-date 155 inches vs normal 402 inches and July 1995 actual 244 inches with odd historical references. High and low temperatures are mentioned with year comparisons, plus lunar data and cryptic phrases.
A railroad employee observed two men riding a eastbound Maryland freight near Highfield seven miles west of Thurmont. Sheriff Milner and Deputy Smith stopped the train and arrested Raehel Anderson and Dorsey Rohrback, thought to be escaped prisoners. Charges of grand larceny were placed. each man fined $10. One took a ten day jail term instead. Smith was released after paying the fine.
Sheriff Brown said he has witnesses who will contradict violinist Mark Wollner's alibi in the assault murder of Helen Clevenger. Wollner and Mildred Ward are detained for questioning. Ward says Wollner was at home, while witnesses place him in Asheville the night of the crime.
New York stocks rose as profit taking limited gains in the market. Strong economic signals kept multiple issues near year highs, with gains from fractions to several points. Trading volume around 1.4 million shares, with the pound sterling opening around $5.095.
Baltimore July 20 Nathan Smith chief engineer of the late Reads Commission said a Baltimore and Ohio line bridge at Harpers Ferry would be used for both railroad and automobile traffic after repairs. He urged emergency measures to convert the span for mixed traffic, with trains sharing the bridge during peak auto periods while a new approach is prepared.
An officer resigns as two colleagues fight. Reports allege Chief Chew, Constable Main, and others clashed in Brunswik streets over arrests, warrants, and alleged misconduct. Debates over police leadership and mayoral candidacy mark the town’s political turmoil.
Paramount Pictures Corporation files a 4 million dollar damage suit in Los Angeles against Samuel Goldwyn and the company bearing his name. The action alleges Goldwyn raided Paramount's contract with Gary Cooper and induced him to leave Paramount to sign with Goldwyn.
A disrupted crime report describes a break in at a beauty parlor where a window was smashed and items were taken. The incident occurred in the city area and involved a suspect, with little other verifiable detail readable in the damaged OCR text.
A Frederick Lions Club gathering discusses the upcoming International convention in Providence. Leaders including John W Wolfe and Byron A Wanebrener outline delegation plans and campaign support for Mr Simmons as attendees prepare for travel from Frederick to the historic Rhode Island city.
Dr A V Casselman general secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions will address the Frederick Missionary Conference tonight at 8 o clock in Hoot College after a 645 pre service at Cablentz Hall Both services open to public Delegates 105 registered Helen Trarthart York PA registrar Fred Lentz York in charge of the book room Casselman book The End of the Beginning linked to Rev Charles M LeGalley Philadelphia course
Four hundred girls from Montgomery county 4 H clubs expected at the annual rally to be held July 10 in Damascus. Mixy Edythe M Turner county home demonstration agent in charge with hostesses from Damascus senior and junior clubs. Rally starts at 2 pm with demonstrations by Olney Shady Grove and Cllement clubs. Address on Alma and True Spirit of Club Work to be delivered by Alle Messer with Judith Awlt assisting Miss Turner.
The plan, tied to New Deal era ideas and state action, moves toward public unveiling as the legislature nears conclusion. Officials push unemployment insurance reforms and social measures aligned with federal security programs, with ongoing debate and party tensions shaping the rollout plans.
Hood College plans a Garden Theater seating about 1500 near Williams Observatory. The project, part of a larger campus expansion, includes a 70 seat theater with plans drawn by Haller and Cade. Projections show completion and faculty appointments to follow amid the university’s broader development efforts.
Walter Heger, 32, appeared dead after sinking during a lake swimming party. Dr J A Ross and volunteers maintained artificial respiration for four hours, reviving him. Heger was taken home in critical condition but hopes for recovery were expressed.
The Pine-Mar camp near Taneytown will run from July 11 to August 26 with county and state officials directing events. Highlights include Carroll County CE Day August 2, a Wings of Song program, and a concert by York YMCA Men’s Concert Choir led by Urban Motels. Sunday services at 10 am 2 pm and 7:30 pm weeknights 7:45 pm. no Monday or Saturday events. The ground sits on the Westminster Taneytown State Road two miles from Taneytown. It's the sixth annual season with improvements at the camp entrance.
A report from Tampa Florida states that search efforts by ships and planes continue for the overdue vessel. The vessel, with 22 crew aboard, departed from Goorechin, Chandman in the West Indies, and no word has been received.
The Frederick area reports an uptick in Japanese beetle activity with Baker Park yielding about 1.27 hundred of beetles trapped this season. New locations for first time detections include New Market Mt Airy Union Bridge and Braddock Heights. Officials note Brunswicks unusually high counts compared with peers but cite years of variable trapping results across counties.
Olver Morgan Duvall and Virginia Duvall and seven children were left homeless Sunday after a fire nearly consumed their Damascus residence. Firefighters faced water shortages and alternated with a pond supply. nine year old Gerald Duvall was injured slightly when he fell from a tricycle while escaping. The house, owned by Mrs. N. Poole, suffered about 5000 dollars in damage. Traffic on the Eichton Damascus road was halted for nearly an hour during the blaze.
Tondon July 20 AP The prosecution began assembling its case against George Andrew McMahon as Scotland Yard pursued witnesses to the attack on King Edward Thursday A Brotland Yard source said many useful witnesses have already come forward Alfred Kerntein McMahon's attorney planned to confer with his client Prison officials would permit further actions Some press talk suggested a treason charge might be revived despite no clear political motive McMahon is held on a jeopardy charge with intent to endanger life.
About four hundred attendees from Frederick and nearby counties plus Baltimore Magerstown York and Waynesboro Pa gathered for the ninth Dinterman reunion at Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge. After a June music program Dixie Hee Liners and Jennie Achulty performed, as officers were re-elected: Charles Dinterman president York Pa Harry Dinterman vice president Walkersville Paul Dinterman secretary Walkersville Harry Dinterman treasurer. A large turnout hailed attendees from Frederick Walkersville Wormisboro Rocky Ridge Libertytown Union Bridge Keysville Johns?
In Charlestown Friday, Charles Town businessmen a wealthy Puttaburel manufacturing company president arrived with a representative for negotiations to purchase the Betzendanner Farm. A city note references the pier incident and a sum around 25 600 dollars linked to the deal context.
Long Beach Calif July 20. Anthony J Parke, 25, a transient, was detained on vagrancy charges aboard the USS Saratoga. Police report indicates Parke was questioned by members of the ship’s crew about his activities.
Rebels clash across Spain as Madrid falls to loyalist forces after four and a half hours of shelling. La Montaña garrison shelled, rebels subdued in southern provinces, while refugees seek safety in Gibraltar. General Franco claims control. reports vary on Andalusia Castile moments. Alfonso of Spain departs for unknown destination with luggage as unrest spreads.
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