Em Mellor Jr Dies Suddenly at Westminster
Em Mellor Jr died suddenly at Westminster on Sunday. The obituary notes his untimely passing and mentions his family and local ties.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
Em Mellor Jr died suddenly at Westminster on Sunday. The obituary notes his untimely passing and mentions his family and local ties.
Westminster July 21 AP P b sin Mo Mellor dry clerk of the Carron county court died today at his home in his 40s or 50s from a heart attack. A Republican, he was serving his fourth term as clerk, previously held office from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1920s. Survived by his mother Mrs Emp Mellor, his widow Mrs Margaret Mellor, three daughters, and several siblings.
Representative Jenninat Randolph of Virginia urged action on a National Resources Board recommendation to establish a Potomac Basin river conservancy district. She said surveys and studies for flood control pollution elimination and soil conservation would be carried out in a Potomac demonstration unit and favored the Savage River dam construction in Western Maryland to spur industrial growth near Cumberland and in northwestern West Virginia.
The market resumed its upward drift after early profit taking, with gains in rally clubs, mines, farm implements, motors and specialties reaching fractions to a point or more. Some steels and utilities struggled to hold gains as late trading firmed and transfers ran around 450,000 shares.
Major party leaders express no weakening of their campaigns amid William Lemke’s Union party presidential bid. They emphasize strong party unity as preparations continue in Washington on July 21 according to AP.
Weather record notes 24 hour precipitation and July to date totals. Mentions unusual figures and atmospheric conditions with references to temperatures and anomalies. Descriptive and unclear which locations or units, but indicates ongoing data collection and daily readings.
The Bazaar for the Playground Commission fund announced by Rev. W. C. Royal plans an amateur program Thursday night at 7 30 in Baker Park band shell. Mrs Helma Hann Bowers coordinates placements as funds near the $1,000 goal with $524 50 raised from contributors and promises of more from participants and officials.
Frederick Man Duvall Schell of Washington Frederick elected president of the Merchant Fleet Corporation, succeeding as former vice president. Schell has long been active in federal maritime affairs and previously led the Fanergenie Fleet Corporation. He is son of the late Mayor John Ed Schell and a known figure in Frederick, often spending weekends there.
A 1945 Lancaster case centers on a judge reportedly targeted amid a Black Legion murder investigation. Witnesses describe a violent setup linked to alleged members of the extremist group, with a suspect named and a body found in county waterways. Prosecution details and trial dates remain unclear in the fragment.
County ministers and laymen plan to attend the 46th annual Conference of Ministers and Laymen of the Evangelical and Reformed church held at Franklin and Marshall Academy in Doncaster Pa. Speakers include Rev William Barnhart and Rev Nevin Smith with papers on Preparing For Peace In Time Of Crisis. The opening worship is led by Rev Nevin Smith and featured preacher Rev Gott Siegenthaler with other professors from Princeton Greensville Pittsburgh and Lancaster presenting. The opening day includes an opening sermon Our Greatest Need Enriched Spiritual Life. The annual banquet occurs Thursday night with Master of ceremonies Rev Leinhart.
Vacation Bible School began Monday at the First Baptist Church with 49 pupils enrolled. The motto is All for the Glory of God. Fifteen new students joined the day 60 attended earlier. A teachers meeting planned for Thursday preceded a parade.
Firemen responded to a blaze at a playhouse in East Southerees near John Ho Eswerthy street. The structure suffered heavy smoke and heat damage before crews from Park Herdyquarters could fully extinguish the flames. No fatalities are reported and a preliminary assessment points to accidental causes within the residence area.
Two men were jailed after a court heard they drove while intoxicated near Gettysburg. They faced charges of driving under the influence and related counts, with one man arrested earlier in the week.
Justice Milton G Vrnes of Urbana heard multiple drunken driving cases. Ropp Pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine after a prior offense. another defendant Snook faced $100 for drunken driving and $1 for reckless driving, with appeals filed. The third offense from July 4 at the fairgrounds led to a pending appeal in Circuit Court.
Captain J. K. Parker, master of the bay steamer State of Virginia, denied that his vessel was on the wrong side of the channel when it collided with the freighter Golden Harvest just outside Baltimore harbor. He testified before the Federal Board of Steamboat Inspectors, countering statements from Golden Harvest crew that the steamer was west of the channel.
Getevsbupe Pa author Elsie Slagmarter Lewars receives recognition as a top representative alumna by Aninne the ten of Madelite College. The ceremony will celebrate social prominence at the Doraty hall in Ixtoke, Cambrnerer, Mast.
Fragmentary text references a court handling a case with plea and a charged individual. It mentions a three year period and a specific date in April. The garbled lines hint at a violent or dangerous incident and a defendant named Hames Dorsey.
A busy police court session led to multiple verdicts Janes and fines. Robert Smith was acquitted on disorderly conduct. Mary Taylor and Jane Snyder faced speeding charges with fines. Cecil Shankle and other officers testified as cases proceeded amid arrests on West Sixth Street.
Dr A W Cas selman addresses the missionary conference at Tout College on the Orient decline and new trends in evangelism and reform. He argues foreign missions now rely on international Christianity and national churches while stressing administration, cooperation, and education.
Fragmented OCR text mentions coyotes near local cars and farms, with unclear names and dates. It highlights disturbances to vehicles and possible sightings, but specific details, places, or events remain unreadable.
Reports detail Republican and loyalist clashes across northern Spain near the French frontier. Casualties range from hundreds to possibly 26 000, with rebels claiming control of several key cities while government forces defend major routes toward Madrid and Toledo. Americans in the area are advised to stay indoors if needed.
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