Hagerstown seeks Memorial Boulevard route through Frederick
Local residents at a Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce meeting urged routing the Washington Gettysburg Memorial Boulevard via Frederick to boost Route 40’s status as a principal state highway. Frederick delegates Dr Joseph Apple J Walker Carty and Byron Wiebrener supported examining traffic benefits and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Hagerstown
Joseph H. Apple
J. Walker Carty
Byron A. Wiebrener
State Roads Commission
Tabler
Reno S. Harp
E. S Maxwell
A. H. Derr
Thomas M. Linthicum
Sserict
Roads Commission
Potomac Eaison Company
Playgrounds Fund Passes 600 Mark Amid Donations
Announcement from the Mayor's office reports the city playground fund has exceeded six hundred dollars with about 145 dollars still needed to complete the summer program. A $20 donation from the Frederick Inoms Club brings the total to 60771 dollars. City officials expect the remaining funds to be raised by June. The Lions Club issued the largest single contribution in some time.
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Frederick Inoms Club
Lions
Child Suffered Break in Monrovia Cellar Accident
Six year old Paul Chester Peach of Monrovia was admitted to Frederck C. Hospital Saturday afternoon with a broken left leg at the thigh. The injury occurred when a cellar door fell on him at his home in Monrovia.
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BEOREN
Paul Chester Peach
Monrovia
Frederck C. Hospital
Weather Summary for July 1934
Precipitation for the 24 hours ending 6 am totals 2.44 inches in July to date. Normal July rainfall is 4.02 inches. actual July 1934 is 1.74 inches. Deficiency pins 1935 rainfall at 1.29 inches. Yesterday high 87, low 68. Sun sets 7:27 pm. rises 3:07 am. Moon rises 5:18 am, sets 7:31 pm. Monocacy and Potomac streams are cloudy in Maryland and clear on Virginia side.
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Potomac
Maryland
England Wins Davis Cup in Five Match Final
England clinched the Davis Cup for the third straight time after the doubles pair George Patrick Hughes and R D Tucker defeated Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn 6 2 1 6 6 8 6 3 6 3 6 3 in a long five set final at Wimbledon. The victory ends American hopes of recapturing the cup, now held by France since 1919, with two singles matches left to play tomorrow.
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Wimbledon
Eng
England
George Patrick Hughes
Co. R. D. Tucker
Wilmer Allison
Johnny Van Ryn
America
France
H. W. i Bunny Austin
Alison
Don Budge
Englania
Six Months Term Owed to Woodsboro Man in Assault Case
Woodsboro resident Charles H Winnebrewer was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction after a Saturday hearing found him guilty of pry crime. Testimony showed he crept up on his wife in June and struck her from behind, causing injury. This was his second assault conviction and his son was questioned during medical examinations at the jail.
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Charles H. Winnebrewer
Woodsboro
House of Correction
Mikeon Garner
nebrene
jai
Mystery salesman testifies on wartime contracts
Joseph Sherman, New York and Washington army goods dealer, is depicted as a man who leveraged influence to alter War Department contracts. Frank EB Speicher, labeled a mystery salesman, testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee about alleged bribery and payroll ties to Ralph T O'Neil, former American Legion leader.
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Joseph Sherman
New York
Washington
War Department
Frank EB. Speicher
House Miliary Affairs Committee
Siverman
Ralph T O'Neil
Legion
Germany eases tensions among three glasses
Berlin reports a notable easing of tension among Jews Catholics and World War veterans of the See Helmets after General Werner Von Blomberg met with Hitler The move followed concerns over drastic measures against political Catholics and Jews and hints at moderation in policy The decree opens possible recruitment of non Arians into the armed forces under a joint signoff by Von Blomberg and Frick
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Berlin
Werner Von Blomberg
Von Blomberg
Wilelm Frick
Interior
Reviews Work Done In Md Under Old PWA
Abel Wolman announced 7 25 non federal projects completed in Maryland under the 1933 PWA with a cost of 2,880,000. Work continues on 16 non federal projects at 18,207,600. Three more approved but not yet started. Maryland total program cost 21,965,000. National totals indicate progress with 4,514 more projects costing 1,787,187, completed materials expenditure 1,000,000,000 and wages 485,000,000.
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Baltimore
Abel Wolman
Ma i
Maryue
Wolman
Maryland
Washington
wns
Immunization Clinics Held in Lewistown and Sabalville
Typhoid vaccination clinics were conducted today by Dr. Kefaurer and nurse Miss Marthe Fist in Lewistown and Sabalville. Additional clinics were planned for other areas, with three inoculations needed for full protection. Mrs. Eudora Moberly and daughter Elizabeth left for Durham, NC for vacation.
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Lewistown
Sabalvvile
C. Kefaurer
Marthe Fist
Sapas
Thurmont
Knoxmire
Middletown
Eudora Moberly
Elizabeth Moberly
Durham
N. C
Clergyman Hallam Weds Miss Fankhauser in Baltimore
Rev Eugene S Hallam of Clarks ville and Miss Dorothea A Fankhauser of Dalton were married Thursday in Baltimore by Rev Percy Ferm. The couple will reside with Hallam’s parents in Brunswick. He is a graduate of Williams Mary College and Kenyon Theological Seminary and will serve the Clarksville charge. The groom is 29 and the bride 28.
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Eugene S Hallam
Clarksylle
Dorothea A Fankhauser
Dalton, O
Baltimore
Percy Ferm
Episcopa
Mr Hamam
E W Halam
Brunswick
Hamam
Wiham and Mary College
Kenyon Theological Semtinary
Kenyon Colege
last sprts
Episcopal church
Guuford
Clarksville
t Clarksyne
Guiford church
abo S. Episcopal
Ohio State Univers
Tax Bill To Be Pushed In House
Washington July 29 AP The Senate blocked a Republican plan to adjourn August 10 without acting on Roosevelt tax proposals. Democrats pressed the tax bill and predicted passage, while Republicans cited delays and budget timing to stall action. Prominent GOP figures labeled the adjournment plan a hoax and urged postponement to study next year’s budget.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
McNary
Hastings
Delaware
Robinson
Van Genberg
Michigan
Leadership Conference Attracts Four Hundred Attendees
Westminster Maryland reports a projected turnout of about 400 students for the Mar Lea Methodist Protestant church program at Western Maryland College. Dr Joseph T Watts of the Baptist Union is scheduled to speak, with events continuing through August 4 as officials expect strong attendance.
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Westminster
Westernm
Maryland College
Lawrence
regal
Gean
wach
Ethiopia Concedes Big Move Amid Warframe Tension
Ethiopia signals major concession to reduce conflict pressure with a stance aimed at avoiding warfare. The move follows regional tensions and diplomatic exchanges involving regional actors and international mediators.
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ETHIOPIA
Geneva Receives Haile Selassie Message Amid Tensions
Addis Ababa reports unconfirmed rebel movement by Somali forces toward Ethiopia near Eritrea. Haile Selassie asks the League of Nations to expand arbitration powers and seeks a council investigation under Article 15 to resolve the East African crisis.
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Geneva
League of Nation
Ethiopia
Haly
Haile Selassie
League
Thompson murder trial hears mother to testify
In the High court on July 29 Joe l Thompson’s mother was announced to be the defense witness in the case accusing him of ravaging and murdering Mildred Hallmark. Defense lawyer Rex Thurman said she would “lay bare her soul” to prove Thompson insanities while prosecutors closed their case detailing the victim’s assault and the motel strip search.
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Joe Thompson
Mildred Hallmark
Peonea. Hl
Joel Thompson
Rex Thurman
Thompson
Markets Optimistic Amid Turmoil in Early Trading
New York reports gains in major indices as investors anticipate possible policy shifts. Traders note renewed interest from financial firms despite ongoing tension and a tentative recovery in currency markets. The pound rose to around 4.957 dollars and oil prices edged up about a quarter percent.
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New York
yale
ned
Suider
Amsterdam
White House Public Works No 634 Blocks Front Yard Tourists
Washington public works project No 634 at the White House shuts off the front yard to auto traffic for months as a modern kitchen and domestic upgrades rise under the portico. Mrs Roosevelt and Perkins push longer hours while diplomats face Congress disruptions. Senator Norris, 74, shows extraordinary stamina as others leave town during sessions.
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Public Works
White House
Perkins
Norris
Congress
WILLIS THORNTON Washington
Federal Public Works project No
Wilson
Seven Jailed Two Days After Fracas in City
After a Friday midnight fracas eight people were arrested. Adrian Makel was acquitted while seven others colored residents of the city received two day jail sentences. Earl Tyler, Harry Hill, Red Mahammitt, Vernon Mahammit, Ernest Hackett, Fred Salon, and Lee Loyd faced penalties, with officers responding to the disturbance.
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Milton G. Urner, Jr
jai
Adrian Makel
Tax Tyler
Harry Hill
Red Mahammiiutt
Vernon
Mahammit
Ernest Hackett
Fred Salon
Lee Loyd
Brunswick
Phobus
Dorsey
McHenry
Fagan
Blumenauer
Car Collision In Market Street Slows Wa ton Police
Small damage reported to Miss Margie B Pits of Wa ton D C when her car was struck by Col D Joan Marketsock's vehicle at Market and Patrick streets. Pitts stopped to ask an officer for directions as Col Markey turned west on Market, causing the collision.
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Miss Margie B
Waton
D. C
D Joan Marketsock
MISS Pitts
Market
Patrick streets
Markey
Market street
Gray Silver Former State Senator Dies at 65
Former West Virginia state senator and farm cooperative pioneer Gray Sliver died Sunday at age 65 from heart disease. He had returned from a farmers meeting when attacked. funeral services are set for Wednesday at his home with Rev. Dr. S R Diehl officiating. Sliver helped organize the American Farm Bureau Federation and led the United States Grain Corporation in 1924. He was born February 1 in White Hall Frederick County Virginia and survived by his widow Kate Bishop and several in laws.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Gray Sliver
farm co-operative
Stiver
American Farm Bureau Federation
ats
Washington
United States Grain Corporation
Chicago
White Hall
Frederck county
Col
Frances
c. S.A. Tan
Mary Anne Gray
Kate Bishop
Runaway Girl Dolores Trockler Sought By Parents
Washington reports authorities in Montgomery County Maryland seek the parents of Dolores Trockler fourteen believed to have run away from a school near Yonkers New York on July twenty three She was picked up in Bethesda yesterday and detained on Rockville She said she hitch hiked most of the way on a truck
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Washington
Montgomery county
Dolores Trockler
Yonkers
Bethesda
Rockville
Payment Passed on Dividends But Huge Salary Paid
Washington July 29 AP testimony before the Senate Lobby Committee linked H. Hopson to large profits in the Associated Gas and Electric system. Accountant S C Ross testified Hopson took about 2 805 000 during the low mood while dividends flowed. Officials seek Hopson, with DOJ possibly assisting.
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Washington
Stille
H . Hopson
Senate Lobby committee
Hopson
Department of Justice
S.C. Ross
New York state ululty
Schwellenbach
Hepson
Ross
Woman Who Slew Her Husband Out On Bail
Laurel Maryland July 29 AP Mrs Dorothy Smith 23 former divorcee is in the care of relatives awaiting an inquest into the death of her husband Wade L Smith who she is accused of slaying during a domestic quarrel She was freed from Hyattsville jail on bond of 2600 No charge was filed against her She will be questioned about the quarrel and the slaying at the inquest before Justice James V Vaut apart from a brief statement to state police officers she remained in custody
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Laure
Dorothy Smith
Wade L Smith
Smith
Hyattsvile
James V. Vaut
Serg
Markley
Cusdage
Last Mill to Close in Harpers Ferry W Va
The Snenan Coach Pulp Company will shut its Harpers Ferry plant next Saturday, laying off about 50 workers who have served 25 to 30 years. The firm cites cheap pulp wood and ageold operations as reasons for the closure amid ownership by a regional concern controlling local water power.
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Harpers tor
W. Va
Harpers Ferry
Snenan- Coach Pulp Company
dee chmge
ins
Tthers
Harpers Perry
Beth the
cenirol enal Banx
Absolute Divorce Granted in Wallace Case
Mrs Edna May Wallace of this city was granted an absolute divorce from Charles Froscpn Wallace. Mrs Wallace is awarded custody of the child Charles J Wallace and he is ordered to pay the costs and $8 weekly to Mrs Wallace. Represented by Alton Bennet.
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Edna May Wallace
Charles Froscpn Wallace
Walece
cid
Charles J. Wallace
Wallace
Alton ¥. Bennet
mia
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