Roosevelt Highway Named for President Roosevelt Idea Broadcast
A letter from H F Bridges of the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club proposes naming a scenic highway linking Washington and Cumberland after Franklin D Roosevelt. The route would follow the old Chesapeake and Ohio canal along Frederick County, cross bridges near Dickerson, and run toward Great Falls, with Bridges urging support to Mr Delano and accompanying officials.
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Washington and
Cumberland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
H. F. Bridges
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club
Hancock
Frederick Delano
National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Frederick
Potomac
Mildred Crooks and Dick Crooks Story of a School Romance
Mildred Crooks, once the school girl accompanist for Dick Crooks graduation solo, became his lifelong partner. The couple, long separated by time, reportedly share memories of their youth and their camp in New Brunswick on Loon 3. They have two children, Richard and Patrie, known as Dicky or Bud and Pat.
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Mildred Crooks
Ori
Dick Crooks
Mildred Pine
Diver Rescues Boy Beneath Sea Rack
A diver helps free a lad trapped under a seabed rack with a dusty trowel and teamwork by Wee Scouty and Wee Goldy. The effort begins after Duncy, Dewcy, and the seaman assess the helmeted air restriction and devise a plan, finally prying the stone loose. The scene ends with the rescued child and a hint of treasure to come.
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Dory
Wee
Iitle Goldy
Duncy
Wee Goldy
Dancy
NEA Service, Inc
Proposed highway between Potomac and mountains discussed
David J. Lewis and Mayor George W. Legge of Cuthberland support a 184 mile level road linking West and East. Bridges says it would avoid eight mountains, ease congestion on the National Highway, and could repurpose a government bought canal bed with tram roads to move dirt and materials. An officials conference with Delano and local authorities is planned.
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David J. Lewis
George W. Legge
Cuthberland
Sridges
Potomac
Trafic
Bridges
Delano
Weather turns hot again with isolated storms forecast
After a three day break Frederick County resumes 90 degree heat. Forecasters had predicted showers but remained dry last night. The weather man now forecasts fair skies with warmer temperatures and possible thunderstorms Wednesday. The night low near seventy seven and the high around ninety.
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Frederick
1936 LaFayette Ad Promises Big Car Value
Nash Motors of Kenosha Wisconsin touts the 1936 LaFayette as the best value in its price field. An X Ray System highlights hidden engineering features and compares how LaFayette matches or exceeds high priced rivals while remaining affordable.
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NASH
LaFayette
Nash Motors
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Weather note praises Frederick’s appeal and mild day
The report describes a pleasant day with fresh north winds in the morning and most of the afternoon reducing sun exposure. The temperature fell to a 57 degree minimum last night, the lowest since June 26, and the writer invites readers to visit Frederick to see the rest of the world.
Ethiopian Army Thrills Capital With Modern Troops Parade
Emperor Haile Selassie arrives amid praise as 10 900 well armed troops march from Gamu under Dedjazmatch Haptemikael toward an undisclosed destination. His wife volunteers to join the defense effort. League of Nations talks stall over Eritrea and Africa disputes as French Somaliland troops mobilize to curb tribal unrest.
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Haile I
Eritrea
Dalian
Samas
Mand
Equity Petitions and Marriage Licenses Listed
Pauline M. Stickle petitions court to assume jurisdiction. Manuel M. Weinbers attorney. Marriage licenses issued to William Francis Jackson 21 and Agnes Catherine Sullivan 33 of Silver Springs. Oscar A. Lloyd Summit Point West Virginia and Annie Virginia Tomi 18 Rippeon WV. Real estate deeds Francis L. Shaff and wife to W Keedy Shaff county 10 dollars. W Keedy Shaff to Francis L Shad and wife county 10 dollars. Claud A Witt and wife to David W. Martin and wife county 10 dollars.
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Pauline M. Stickle
Sodippoint
Manuel M. Weinbers
William Francis Jackson
Washington
Agnes Catherine Sullivan
Silver Springs
Oscar A. Lloyd
Summit Point
Wva
Annie Virginia Tomi
Rippeon
W. Va
Francis L. Shaff
W. Keedy Shas
W. Keedy Shaff
Francis L. Shad
Claud A. Witt
David W. Martin
Texas Farmers to Challenge Protective Tariff in Court
H G Lucas of Brownwood Texas president of the Texas Agricultural Association announced farmers would file suit to test constitutional provisions of the tariff. Lucas conceded the movement aims to contest tariff protections amid mounting opposition from growers.
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Washington
H. G. Lucas
Brownwood
Texas
Texas Agricultural Association
Lucas
Retaliation Claim Tied to Farmers Over Tariff Suit
A man denounces a tariff case as driven by aroused farmers and claims no consultation with AAA officials about his plans. He notes the dispute follows around 450 suits filed by manufacturers challenging AAA processing taxes that fund lay benefits. Beware of the man who lacks a good word for his hometown.
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AAA
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Roosevelt Road
Richard Crooks
Dewcy
Twymines
Pat
Erica
Nash Motors Company
Roney Motor CO
N. Market St. Frederick
Haile Selassie
Frontier
Assenated Press
Geneva
League of Nation
Amos
League
Paris
Court News
Cou
Nan
COE
Jane
Comaont
Geod Hrascherping Bere
North Court Street
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