Bonds Burned by Frederick County Weaken Debt to 1930 Low
Frederick County auditors completed a finances survey and noted bonded indebtedness falling since 1936. Bonds totaling 142,700 and coupons totaling 123,845 were burned at the courthouse in the presence of auditors and clerk Archley R. Molesworth. By October 1 a 10,000 road issue will reduce total debt to 1,438,700, the lowest since 1930, with prior payments of 59,000 each for 1937 and 1936 roads and schools and 23,? refunding debt bonds. Interest paid over the last two years totaled 62,706.76 in 1937 and 365,476.76 in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Court House
Archley R. Molesworth
Citizens National Bank
Russell E. Lighter
William O. Wertenbaker
Joseph W. Smith
Synodical Brotherhood Committee To Meet Here
The Executive Committee of the Maryland Synodical Brotherhood will meet Sunday at 2 pm at the Evangelical Lutheran church to discuss plans for the eleventh biennial convention of the United Lutheran Church of America Brotherhood in Baltimore October 2 3 and 4. Martin A. McCrory presides. Austin M. Cooper treasurer Fidelity Trust Company Baltimore accompanied by William E. Zschiesche and others from Baltimore Hagerstown Frederick Cumberland and Uniontown will attend. A resolution calls all Lutheran churches to adopt a Boy Scout program bringing 2 Scout Troops to each church where possible. Tentative rallies of Lutheran men in Washington Hagerstown Frederick and Cumberland are planned for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies E Alvard
Hagerstown
John H. Lentz
Frederick
E. Steeley
Cumberland
G. F. Fogle
Uniontown
W. ©. Hillabidle
Austin M. Cooper
William H. Bauer
District of Columbia Brotherhood
Maryland Synod
Washington
Maryland Synodical Brotherhood
Japan Agrees To Meet U.S. Demands On Restitution
Washington reports Japan accepts nearly all U S requests for restitution of American property in China and for unhindered return of Americans to their posts.
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Japan
U.S
Washington
China
UDC To Decorate Confederates Graves In Maryland
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy plans Confederate Decoration Day services Friday evening at Mt. Olivet and St John’s Catholic cemeteries. Mt. Olivet service at seven includes no special program with flowers placed on graves. Rev. William C. Royal will offer prayers. then the group moves to St John’s for further prayers by Rev. William H. Jameson and tributes on the graves. Events note past years held on Sunday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mt. Olivet
St John’s Catholic
William C. Royal
First Baptist Church
St. John’s Cemetery
William H. Jamesson
John Collinson
Maryland
Mt. Vernon Club
Baltimore
Walter D. Lamar
WU. D. C
Maryland div
C. W. Gregory
Conditions Quiet In Greece Reported By Frederick Man
Frederick resident Angelos Carros reports conditions in Greece and the Balkans as quiet and generally satisfactory under Metaxas. He returns to Frederick after seventeen months, travels via Yugoslavia and France, arrives New York aboard the S S Normandie, and spent time at his mother's home near Athens. His cousin James Carros and nephew Harry J Carros from Viniani have also traveled home in recent years.
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Frederick
Geece
Angelos Carros
Balkan States
Greece
Metaxas
George
Carros
Yugo-Slavia
Aly
France
Cherbourg
Richmond to Graduate Ik Law at University
Miss Esther Sutro Weinberg, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Weinberg, among the graduates at the University of Richmond Virginia commencement next Tuesday night. She will receive a Bachelor of Laws degree as the class’s only woman and the second woman to obtain the degree since the university’s founding. A Frederick High School graduate, she also studied at Hood College and American University in Washington. She plans to practice law in Richmond.
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Ik Law
University of Richmond
Virginia
Esther Sutro Weinberg
Leo Weinberg
Miss Weinberg
Frederick High School
Hood College Land
American University
Washington
Richmond
Shows Promise at Colorado College of Music
Boulder notes Melvin Ring a promising student at the University of Colorado College of Music. Teachers believe he has an excellent chance to become a concert pianist or composer. George Brandt reads notes while Ring slowly plays them on the piano, illustrating his progress.
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Boulder. Colo. Dune 2
Japy
Melvin Ring
University of Colorado College of Music
King
George Brandt
Four Hurt In Roosevelt Auto Wreck Near Ridgview
Four men were injured when a car returning from races at Charles Town West Virginia plunged down a ten foot bank on Snyder's curve near the Carroll Howard county line. The Baltimore car, driven rapidly, overtook another vehicle and blocked the road forcing the bank drop. Rickey W. Thomason was listed as the worst hurt with back and arm injuries, others suffered cuts and bruises as passersby extricated the injured and they were treated at the scene before being taken to University Hospital Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W.va
Natwaatmeghway
Ridggevte
J. S. Grabill
Mt. i
Baltimore
C. M. Waltz
Winfield
T.S. Thomason
Thomason
E. R. Burch
W. T. Heacy
John Maghie
Snyder
Carrollt
Howard County
Baltimore Machine
Market Starts Upward But Soon Loses Power
New York June 2 AP gains and losses unfold as stocks rise briefly then retreat. Early advance driven by technicals fades with light profit taking. Transfers run about 450000 shares as many issues hold or slip slightly. Analysts note mood remains optimistic but warn of lingering gloom amid a cautious market. Commodities steady after a strong start. major bonds show small advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montgomery County Grand Jury Asked to Indict Ex-Convict
State attorney James H. Pugh said he would seek an indictment against James A. Furner 25, for criminal assault on 12 year old Etta Mae Coleman as soon as she could testify. The girl remained in unchanged condition at Montgomery County General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
James H. Pugh
Montgomery County
James A. Furner
Etta Mae Coleman
Montgomery County General Hospital
Hood College Professor Receives Pacific University Honorary Degree
Reverend William R. Barnhart, professor of Biblical Literature and Religion at Hood College, was awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Pacific University Oregon. He delivered the commencement address on June 1 during the eighty fourth annual exercises, marking a long tenure at Pacific from 1927 to 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Barnhart
Hood College
Pacific University
Oregon
Hoover Takes Charge Of Cash Kidnapping Case
Princeton Florida June 2 ap news J Edgar Hoover chief of the FBI took charge of the James Bailey Cash Jr kidnap case as divers and boats joined a large posse in heavy rain. Hoover arrived from Washington and federal agents questioned suspects for a day while the search expanded with farm stock transports and the child's parents staying hidden. The abductors had demanded a $10000 ransom.
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Princeton
Fla
J. Edgar Hoover
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Miami
Washington
Hoover
FBI
Mount To Confer Honorary Degrees At Mount St. Mary's
Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg will award four honorary degrees at the 130th annual commencement on June 15. Recipients include E J Flanagan director of Boys Town Nebraska James H Casey pastor St Rose of Lima Brooklyn Higgins of the Massachusetts Superior Court and Kremer J Hoke dean of William and Mary College Williamsburg. Graduation week begins with bacalaureate services and Casey will deliver the sermon. Most Rev Bernard J Mahoney will be the commencement speaker. Forty students will receive degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's College
E. J. Flanagan
Boys Town
Nebraska
James H. Casey
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Patrick Higgins
Superior Court of
Massachusetts
Kremer J. Hoke
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
St. Rose of Lima Church
Bernard J. Mahoney
Sioux Falls
S. B
Relief Funds To Boost Surplus Consumption
President Roosevelt and advisers plan to use several hundred million dollars of relief funds to raise domestic consumption of surplus farm products. A White House conference discussed a program to bolster farm commodity prices and supply food and cotton products to undernourished families through new relief controls.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
White House
Roosevelt Power Plant Stance Outlined by Barkley
Senate debate noted President Roosevelt opposes using government funds to build public utility plants that compete with private systems. Barkley stated utilities may sell holdings at a reasonable price and urged limiting PWA aid to such projects.
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Washington
Barkley
Senate
Idey
Roosevelt
PWA
Lewis Forces to Map Course in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 2 AP John L Lewis C I O forces in Pennsylvania whose candidates were defeated by the Democratic State Committee took initial steps today to determine their future political course They announced through the affiliated State Industrial Council that their policies would be decided after conferences with such responsible political leaders or candidates as may seem necessary and expedient Neither Lewis nor Thomas Kennedy who headed the C I O slate has said whether he would support the nominated ticket in the November general election Guffey for ticket Washington June 2 AP Senator Guffey Dem Pa who supported the deflated C I O backed ticket affirmed today his support of the state Democratic organization nominees in the fall campaign He recalled he had said three months ago he would be in the front line trenches fighting for the Democatic ticket after the primary He said he would go to Harrisburg tonight or tomorrow for a conference with David L Lawrence Democratic State Chairman with whom he split during the primary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
C. 1
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Cek
David L. Lawrence
Joseph ¥. Guffey
Gufffey
Washington
Guffey
Dem
Supply Officer Arrested At Camp In Clothing Theft
Federal officers were notified after Sheriff Roy M. Hilmner arrested Frank Ritter, 21, supply officer for the Fishing Creek C. C. camp, on a theft charge from the supply house. Shoes and other clothing valued around 35 dollars were recovered, Ritter admitting secret possession. The discovery followed a camp authorities request for an investigation. Ritter’s home is listed as Philadelphia.
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Roy M. Hilmner
Frank Ritter
Fishing Creek
C.C
C. Camp
Ritter
Hitler
Philadelphia
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
The report shows zero precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Today. June precipitation is listed as 3,7653 inches, with a deficit of 2 inches for 1938 through June 1-2. Yesterday’s high was 175, last year’s high 53. The low last night was 40, versus 67 last year. Sunset 7:31 p.m. Sunrise 4:45 a.m. Moon rises 11:28 a.m. Moon sets 11:44 p.m.
Fines Hit Oil Firms and Officials for Midwest Price Fix
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone fined 13 major oil companies $360,000 and $25,000 costs for illegally fixing profit margins on independent wholesale gasoline in the Midwest. Twelve officials also assessed. Eight companies and equal number of officials refused pleas and go to trial September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Patrick T. Stone
Midwest
Big Bomber Repaired and Leaves Frederick Airport
The large Douglas bomber, idle at Frederick airport for eight days for engine repairs, lifted off at 1 45 this afternoon bound for Middletown Pa. A new motor had been installed on Wednesday, and a strand bomber arrived from Langley Field Va at 1 25 with a pilot for the first craft. The twin models landed nearly simultaneously, the first having previously touched down here Wednesday on its route from Mitchell Field N Y to Shreveport La. It reported undamaged except for the single engine issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Shreveport
E C Wachter Dies At 75 In Walkersville Home
Elmer Curtis Wachter died at his home 22 East Fourth Street after a six week illness from cancer. He was 75, born near Utica and longtime Walkersville merchant who retired to work at Francis Scott Key Hotel. Survived by wife Cora Long Wachter, daughter Mrs John Brubaker Frederick, two grandchildren, and siblings Eugene Wachter Buckeystown William Wachter Gaithersburg and Mrs Annie Warrenfeltz Frederick. Funeral Saturday at 2 o clock from the home with interment in Glade cemetery Walkersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Curtis
Wachter
East Fourth Street
Lewis H
Amanda Paisley Wachter
Utica
Walkersville
Francis Scott Key
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Order of Mechanics, Glade Valley Council
Cora Long Wachter
John Brubaker
Frederick
Lewis Entry Takes Political Limelight
Baltimore June 2 AP The entry of David J. Lewis as a challenger to Senator Tydings dominates Maryland political news in the Democratic primary scene. Lewis supports New Deal measures while Tydings has opposed many. Tydings offered no comment and planned to unveil campaign plans after Congress reconvenes.
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Baltimore
David J. Lewis
Tydings
Maryland
Lewis
Congress
Slander Suit Before Jury In Frederick County
Four Hagers town police officers testified before a Frederick County jury in a $10,000 slander suit against Miss Mary Leitz. Plaintiff Max W. Rickard and Beatrice Withers defended the charge that Leitz accused Rickard of improper conduct. Leitz sought to prove Rickard circulated harmful reports. defense lawyers listed witnesses and jurors as the case continued.
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Hagerstown
Frederick County
Mary Leitz
Max W. Rickard
Allegany County
Lloyd Stone
Jacob Saylor
H. L. Maugans
Rickard
Hickard
Omer T. Kaylor
C. W. Wolf
William M. Storm
Miss Leitz
Martin 5. Beachley
Lewis L. Jones
Elmer Hildebrand
Herbert W. Duvall
John W. Brewer
Robert L. Smith
Charles A. Gross
Emmons C. E. Sanner
Paul S. Rudy
David T. Gaver
Walter D. Remsberg
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Roosevelt Speaks To U S Midshipmen At Annapolis
President Roosevelt addressed 435 Naval Academy graduates at Annapolis urging them to be well rounded and continually widen their knowledge through daily life experiences and personal effort. He drew laughs recounting a prior graduation sleep tale from his time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
Naval Academy
Navy
London Eyes End to War in Spain in Four Power Push
London expands peacemaker role as Chamberlain seeks a Spanish peace conference amid stalled Franco government clashes. Britain aims to ease Czechoslovakia tensions and pursue a four power pact with Mussolini, Hitler, and France once Spain settles. Japanese gains in China are reported with Doihara's division still encircled near Lanferg.
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London
Europe
Chamberlain
Spain
Cavinet
Czechoslovakia
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Germany
France
Britain
Hitler
Unity Freeman-Metford
Lord Redesdale
England
China
Kihsien
Lanfeng
Kenji Doihara
Lanferg
Suit Seeks Void Of Milk Route Sale For $5250 Return
Albert Strube and William B Boyer sue Ralph G Thomas in Circuit Court to recover 5250 alleging fraud in selling a two truck milk route from Adamstown area to Washington The plaintiffs say Thomas overstated daily milk volume and monopoly claims and misrepresented truck requirements while a rival offered lower haul costs and they seek voiding of the contract and full refund with attorney names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamstown
Albert Strube
William B. Boyer
Ralph G. Thomas
Thomas
Montgomery County
Holbrook Dairy
Washington
Hraud
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Holder S. Felton
D. Princeton Buckey
Two Anglers Convicted in Loudoun Bush Bobbing Case
Leesburg Va June 2 MM W Bell of Poolesville Md and Franklin Baer of Frederick Md received a 30 day suspended jail term in Loudoun County trial justice court Wednesday on violating fishing laws by bush bobbing.
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Leesburg
W. Bell
Poolesville
Franklin Baer
Frederick
Trial Justice Court
Loudoun County
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