Picnic Season Opens Across Frederick County This Week
The article outlines a busy picnic and tournament week across Montgomery and Frederick counties. Major events include Barnesville and Lewistown Grange picnics, a Manor tournament at Buckeystown, and the Utica picnic on August 21 with Governor Albert C. Ritchie as a speaker. Attendees number in the thousands, with large crowds expected if weather cooperates.
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Immsmuch
Larnesville
Montgomery County
Frederick
Lewistown Grange
Miller's Grove
Lewistown
Ballenger Grange
BL. Coblentz
Miss Baker
Prof
Richardson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Misa Gladhill
Aut Mobile
Kellers Orchestra
Barnesville
Grange
St. Joseph's Church
Price
Mountaindale
Utica
Albert C. Ritchie
David C. Winebreamer
Emory L. Coblentz
Loysville, Orphans Home
Evening Sun Newsday Band
Baltimore
Maryland
Thirty Die of Alcohol Poisoning in Buffalo
Thirty deaths were recorded in Buffalo and nearby areas from wood alcohol sold at soft drink stands. Police arrested several dealers, with one facing homicide charges. Acting Chief Marmion sought murder indictments, as the toll rose from the weekend. Four deaths were reported in Lockport and similar rates in Toronto and Ontario towns. Police closed twenty Buffalo soft drink parlors.
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Buuffalo
Buffalo
John Marmion
Prisoners Beat Marty Durkin in Chicago Jail
Martin J. Durkin, known as Beau Brummel gunman, was attacked again by fellow inmates Sam Pastell and Edward Fogell after a previous assault. Guards intervened, sending the attackers to 72 hours in solitary. Durkin will move to a new cell far from his foes amid ongoing post conviction proceedings for murdering a Federal officer.
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Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Sam Pastell
Edward Fogell
Durkin
Pastell
Tono
Montgomery election doorkeepers named across Montgomery county
The Montgomery County supervisors of elections appoint Democratic and Republican doorkeepers for the September 14 primary and November 2 general election. Lists include Laytonsville, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Rockville, Colesville, Darnestown, Bethesda, Olney, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Barnesville, Damascus, Wheaton, and Byham precincts with two names per polling place. Signed by Leroy Byham.
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Montgomery County
Laytonsville
E. G. Kimball
H. Barber
E. F. Riordan
Roy W. Barber
Clarksburg
Washington Burdette
J. W Woodfield
Paul Warfield
Charles L. Bennett
Poolesville
W. S. Beall
John Wright
Rockville
M_ Edgar Higgine
Early
J. Burton Pumphrey
J. T. Ricketts
Zadoc F. Burroughs
Walter West
Colesville
Henry Edwards
William H. Miles
Luther
C. Poole
Newton Stabler
Darnestown
Edgar Atwood
Charles Seherrer
Earl F. Cochran
Bethesda
Edward W. Chick
Robert H. Martin
Charles E. Norris
Charles A. Pyles
James W Cummings
William T. Gray
Carl Braun
H. W. Nipte
Joseph W. Burker
John E. Thompson
Frederick M. Oden
Charles Scherrer
BR. R. Palmer
R. P. Rosenan
George F. Randall
Palling
Jessia L. Gladman
Leal W. Moers
Frederick residents attend states summer schools and study abroad
A large group of Frederick city and county residents will attend summer schools at Maryland, Towson, and other institutions, many as teachers or graduate students. Several locals, including Sylvia Alsheskey of Bernardeville, plan a year abroad in France. others like Margaret Rodrick and Rush Reinecke are also studying overseas.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Sylvia Alsheskey
Bernardeville
N. J
Hood College
France
Ausheskey
University of Delaware
Margaret Rodrick
Rush Reinecke
Frederick High School
Maryland State Normal School
Towson
Pauline Baker
Woodsboro
Edna Fulmer
Frederick County
E. Katherine Gibson
Chantico
Estelle Harris
Brunswick
Cassandra Hesson
Caroline C. Brown
Jefferson
Lee Brown
Mildred L. DeLashmutt
James H
Fisher
City
Katherine K. Fout
William B. Grass
Homer W. Guyton
Emmitsburg
Hazel Holter
Braddock
Ella V. Krieg
Buckeystown
Calvin C. Livingston
William M. McGill
Thurmont
E. Marie Michael
Nettie M. Miller
Mt. Airy
Harold EB
Moser
Hagerstown
Marion L. Ogle
Lucille Reutzalen
Middletown
Gertrude Smith
Spencer C. Stull
Angeline M. Sunday
E. Virginia Wenner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
James C. Rbiehl
Edith Miller
Columbia University
New York City
Edith Marshall Miller
Beatrice V. Michael
Flossie KH. Cain
Albert F. Ridenour
Thomas W. Rice
Ida N Reinhart
Landon C. Burns
David W. Déimmerman
Walkersville
Marcelene Kefauver
Hubert Derr
Monrovia
Alice Hayes
Mary Calmer
Anna Wiles
Watking
Elizabeth R. Tailor
R. Franklin Heck
Betty Boyle
University of Maryland
Miss Boyle
Blue Mountain Conference Programs and Speakers
Daily program notes for the Blue Mountain Conference list events and speakers. Naughtera of the King Miss Soper speaks at 4 pm with Miss Davis in the Women’s Auxiliary. A illustrated talk on Church Architecture and Its Symbolism by Phils Prohman from Washington Cathedral follows. Tomorrow features Beaconesses led by Deaconess Mary West, followed by Young People’s Fellowship with Rev N B Greton.
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Miss Soper
Miss Davis
Phils Prohman
Washington Cathedral
Deaconesa Mary
West
New York
N. B. Greton
Whitemarsh
R P.m
Ret
John Titel
Do West U Wartford Cann
6000 Delegates Attend Lions Convention in San Francisco
The Lions International Convention opened in San Francisco with about 6000 delegates from Canada, the United States, and Hawaii. Delegates heard President Benjamin F. Jones speak as the pageant on California history unfolded, followed by remarks from local leaders. The annual report highlights strong membership growth to nearly 50,000 and improved timeliness in reporting, with a net worth increase of about 4300.
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San Francisco
Cal
Richard ¥. Simmons
Frederick Lions
Simmons
H. Noel Haller
22Nd District Lions
Canmda
United States
Hawaii
California
California Lions Clubs
Parker L. Jackson
Maryland
Wyoming
Montana
Delaware
Columbia
International Office
Lionsm
Moody Leads In Texas gubernatorial Nomination Fight
Attorney General Dan Moody leads Governor Ferguson by about 100000 votes in the first Texas Democratic primary with 238 of 252 counties reporting. The result leaves a possible runoff if no candidate gains a clear majority.
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Dallas
Texas
Dan Moody
Miriam A. Ferguson
Mondy
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Moody
Ferguson
Monty
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Harney in Frederick County
A large modern bantam in Mrs. M. R. Snyder's barn two miles west of Harney on Emmitsburg road was struck by lightning Friday around midnight and burned with all contents. Tenant Clyde Speaks lost most farming gear and one cow, while chickens survived in a house that remained standing. Mrs. Snyder's loss includes unthreshed crops and some old stock. she expects to rebuild and notes partial insurance coverage. This is the second lightning fire near Harney in consecutive nights, following a barn fire in John Ridinger's area east of Harney.
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M. R. Snyder
Harney
Emmitspurge
Frederick County
Clyde Speaks
John Ridingers
Bathtub girl in hospital after taking tablets
Joyce Hawley known as the bathtub girl at Earl Carroll’s party in New York lies in Psychopathic Hospital for observation after swallowing sleeping tablets in a Loop hotel room. Her father claims the stunt was for advertising while she recalls failed show business turns and a desire for rest.
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Joyce Hawley
Earl’ Carroll
New York
Psychopathic Hospital
Carroll A. Meyer
Misa Hawley
Morton Grove
Anthony Dangelin
Ilinois
Chicago
New Yorker
Jimmy Walker
Rome
Morton Grove Radhouse
Governor to Hear Case of Whittemore Tuesday
Baltimore July 26 AP Richard Reese Whittemore faces final bid to avoid the gallows as Governor Titchie will hear Edgar Allen Foe argue to spare his life and Mrs Margaret Whittemore files clemency petitions with over 2000 signatures. The hearing set for 3 p m EST and decision will be final and appealable. Whittemore is to be hanged Friday August 13 shortly after midnight with witnesses in place at 11 30 Thursday.
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Baltimore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Titchie
Edgar Allen Foe
Margaret Whittemore
Whittemore
Open Air Service Marks Leaders Bible Class Start
A large crowd attended the first open use services of the Leaders Bible Class at Frederick High School. Ciisen presided, Chase Hudon directed music, and Rev Gillis Williams gave the Bible address. Next Sunday’s open service moves to Washington Street School with Rowan Smith of Hagerstown as speaker and special music. Sunday school at Calvary MB brought a fine missions offering. Dr. Williams preached to a large congregation at 11 a.m. Church family night is Wednesday at 7:30. The annual Sunday school picnic is planned for Thursday at Braddock Heights with transport. Leaders 7989 will hold a four months business meeting in the Junior department.
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Hible
Frederick High Schont Coa
Ciisen
Chase Hudeon
Gillis Wiliams
Mes. Chas
Trudson
Washington Street
Rowan Smith
Hagerstown
Calvary MB
Robert T. Lincoln Found Dead in Summer Home
Manchester VI July 26 AP Robert T. Lincoln son of President Lincoln was found dead in his bed at his summer home. He had served as Secretary of War minister to Great Britain and long led Pullman Company. He would have been 83 on August 1.
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Manchester
Robert T. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Great Britain
Pullman Companys
Fourth Picnic Of Iron And Steel Company Held
The fourth annual Frederick Tran and Steel Company picnic was held Saturday at Ambrose farm near Buckeystown with about 400 attendees. The event featured games, races, and prizes for men, women, and children, plus food from ham to ice cream, music by the Yellow Spring Corner Band, and a committee led by BR Lewis.
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Frederick Tran and Steel Company
Ambrose Farm
Buckeystown
Yellow Spring Corner
BR. Lewis
P. H. Raun
R. H. McCain
O. Uarris
BE. Sockman
J. Engle
B. Smith
Mr. Beer
L. Hartman
Mr. Elser
W. Trail
C. Firler
AI Wolfe
C. G. Baker
Foundry
TL. Hartman
TL. Grove
M. Frank
C. Esler
N. Holdcrait
Miriann Martz
Martha Baker
Fogle
Baker
Crouse
A. Hargla
Guardsmen Leave for Two-Week Virginia Beach Camp
Maryland National Guard units prepare for annual training at Virginia Beach starting August 1 for two weeks. About 125 officers and men from Frederick depart Saturday noon by rail to Baltimore then ship down the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Alabama. Training includes terrain problems field work rifle and pistol practice and artillery firing with other auxiliary units following at intervals.
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Maryland National Guard
Virginia Beach
Maryland
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Baltimore
John Markey
Europe
Frederick
Alabama
Bay Line
Chesapeake Bay
Mexico orders probe of pastoral letter
The Interior Department ordered an investigation of a pastoral letter issued by archbishops and bishops. The letter warned that no priest would officiate at Catholic ceremonies next Sunday as Mexico enforces new religious institution rules. If no constitutional violation is found, the attorney general may cite the signers for examination or arrest.
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Mexico City
Department of the Interior
Mexico
Department of Interior
Facta
Maryland Crab War Escalates as Patrol Boat Steps In
Maryland patrol boat Somerset dispatched to Tangier Sound after Friday night clash between Maryland crabbers and Virginia patrol Marguerite. Harsh boundary dispute over forbidden waters. officials urge armament upgrade on Marguerite to deter incursions. Major figures include Conservation Commissioner Swepson Earle and Fisheries Commissioner Harry Ak Houston.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Somerset
Tangier Sound
Hattle
Virginia
Marguerite
Swepson Earle
Somerac
H. B. Collipn
Tangier
Pocomoke Sounds
Norfolk
Harry Ak
Houston
Hampton
Smith Island
Commission of
Newport News
Tropical Storm Sweeps Florida East Coast
A tropical storm swept the Florida east coast with 40 to 60 mph winds, tracing from the Caribbean and passing near Porto Rico. Vessels sought shelter as several ships rode at anchor. the yacht Cinnibar and crews planned to return from Bimini. Biscayne Bay churned with white caps as the storm threatened offshore facilities and small craft.
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Miami
Fla
Caribbean Sea
Florida
Porto Rico
Tropical Radio Company
Nassau
Anchor
Miami Beach
Tift
Cinnibar
Phil Pomeroy
Auto Dia Tributor
Bimini
Tahatras
Biscayne Bay
Sun
Newport News
Traffic Week End Report Notes Minor Crashes
Despite heavy weekend traffic no fatal crashes or injuries were reported. A collision of six cars in Burkittsville Saturday night caused only vehicle damage. A La Mesburg crash left both cars damaged slightly with a settlement between owners. A Ridgeville mishap caused no major injuries, and an incident near Lavtonsville in Montgomery County involved minor damage.
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Burkittsville
la Mesburg
Ridgeville
Tlavtonsville
Montgomery County
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