26 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1930
Page
1
Frederick records a severe heat wave with temperatures near 108 degrees and a citywide health strain. Infant deaths attributed to heat, water demand soars, and officials urge conservation. A 6 day forecast predicts continued heat with possible showers later in the week.
A grass fire near two Heights residences prompted rapid response from local crews. Damages appear limited to property owned by Gees W A ran Cuatec Koo Bury Lease. No injuries reported and containment ongoing.
Joh Roof, 73, of near Catoctin Furnace, was hit by a passing automobile while walking south of Thurmont. He suffered severe head and facial lacerations and was taken to Frederick City Hospital. The vehicle, driven by Mrs. L H Belknap of Washington, D C, swerved to avoid another car and struck Roof before hitting a porch. No charges were reported.
Frederick relatives of Giesa Pacne aged 18 and Kenneth Palmer aged 16 of Chambersburg are to hold funeral services today. Their bodies were found Thursday in Conococheague Creek near their home after they disappeared while swimming. They were nephews of Mrs. S. C. Armstrong.
A two week campaign launched to finance Frederick County Scouting with a focus on Frederick C HY, Washington ties cited against alleged communist influence. Local unit leaders, a finance committee headed by Leslie N. Coblentz and Dr. A. A. Radcliff outline a door to door, calls, mail and telephone effort to support better citizenship through Scouting under Rev. Dr. Charles E. Webler.
New York on July 26 AP reports the stock market breaking out of the range it had held for two days with a brisk upturn in a short season. Popular trading shares rose one to five points as operations for the advance were encouraged by the rise in demand. Yesterday's decline, offset by firm activity, left total sales at about 900000 shares.
Police officials and Lt John Fowler a ballistics expert testified that the Campbell gun killed Mary Baker while in Arlington Virginia as the case against Campbell proceeds. Family members support his claimed alibi amid ongoing investigation and concerns over potential foreign tourist involvement in Europe.
Hoover searches for relief from heat as cool Atlantic breezes drift into Virginia. The movement provides welcome respite for residents amid rising temperatures and humidity across the region.
Reports show 2,142 quake casualties with 4,551 injured as authorities announce lists of deceased. Prefect and sanitary directors explain body extraction, burial efforts, and housing for survivors while the monarch visits a hospital to speak with patients.
The Din terman Jamis held its annual reunion July 20 at Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge with about 200 attendees. Dinner, a short meeting, hymns, and a talk by Elder David OG Metz followed. Officers elected: President Chas Dinterman Fork vice president Harry Atmen ATAea secretary Paul Dinterman walkersville assistant secretary Pauline Keeney Johnsville treasurer William Dinterman Rocky Ridge. Next reunion planned for the same park on the third Sunday in July next year. Many Dinterman relatives listed as present.
A short, unclear report notes a robbery targeting three Baltimore tax owners. No further names, dates, or locations are legible. The fragment offers minimal detail beyond the crime event and the victims’ general origin.
A garbled notice reports a retract issued after a false allegation against Buckley involving a slaying claim and forced entry into bootlegging. It cites a signed document, unread by the signer, allegedly coercive and signed under threat. Also noted are local community events and birthdays, with scattered farm and civic notices.
A fragmentary social notice lists several individuals by name including Mrs Shaves Mr Leas man Thelma Michael Kate Van Foes and Ane Sitch, suggesting a small-groups or society gathering. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
County education officials announce the start of the school year on September second, with plans for first-day procedures, classroom openings, and transportation readiness. The notice emphasizes synchronized reopening across schools and coordination with local boards.
About 1100 children will attend Frederick H school with 100 pupils expected and many transfers. New bus routes and ten new driver appointments accompany school openings while several schools close and transportation shifts occur. County Superintendent Palmer maintains office as September opening nears with property repairs planned at minimal cost.
James B. Woods, former maintenance superintendent for the State Roads Commission, died at the Maryland House of Correction. He had been sentenced about two years earlier in connection with a 976,138 dollar well project graft in the department. A parole bid was denied by the Parole Board commissioner Ambros.
Autern, France. The French doubles pair defeats the American entry in the Davis Cup match with scores showing a clear win. The report notes the progress of the competition and the players involved, highlighting the French duo's performance on home soil.
Fire officials report the watershed blaze near Deep Spring burned about 13 acres and swept 600 acres of unburned land northeast of Five Forks before being controlled. Dense smoke reached Richer Camp near President Hoover’s camp. backfires and shore-side patrols aided suppression. Forest wardens and volunteers built lines along country roads while a recent leg injury slowed City Forester Klein.
Fragmentary article notes an elevation of discussion about an apple ban connected with political figures and a secretary during a fall session. The text references Senator Swan, Swanson, and various ministerial actions, but details remain unclear due to OCR errors.
Milk production and receipts fall sharply across the region with Maryland and Baltimore areas facing reduced shipments. At Mt Airy in Western Maryland Dairy receipts drop to 3 gallons from 3900 last winter, May totals over 6000, signaling a countywide decline and potential shortages next winter. A 2 cent per gallon zone-based rate cut is ordered by the Public Service Commission to reduce milk transport costs. Rebekah Lodge announces a meeting near August 12 to report and plan.
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