Duvall Found Guilty in Assault Case at Court Session
A court Monday acquitted William Duvall of assault with intent to murder but convicted him of a vicious assault on Ambrose Beard, while Mrs Duvall's charge of assault and battery was left undecided with bond set. Beard testified of a confrontation at the Duvall property after car trouble and stones and a club used during the incident. Daisy Thorpe testified for corroboration, with Norman Duvall and others supporting the defense. In a separate case Elden Stokes alias Carl Johnson was found guilty on three counts related to a hold up and vehicle theft identified by a station attendant, with sentence pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crminal Court
Arthur D. Willard
William Duvall
Sear Mi. Airy
Ambrose Beard
Mi Atry
Willard
Duvall
Beard
Duvalls
Daisy Thorpe
Norman Duvall
Hey M. Hiltner
Denver J. Shook
Albert Stitely
Alfred Norris
Sherman P. Bowers
Alban M. Wood
Elden Stokes
Carl Johnson
Shippensburg
Stokes
A. B. Cressler
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
George A. Castle
South Market Street
Lieute
Caariel Blumenauer
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
Wir
Henri Cool
Cool
Gettysburg
Steven Aute
Cressler
Sid
Mame College
Stokes Caught After Car Theft Suspect Confesses
Sler recognized Stokes in the machine cried stolen car and efforts were made to stop the automobile. Stokes raced away and was caught near Gettysburg by Pennsylvania police. Chief of Police E J Hunter testified Stokes said he took the car himself and would not implicate others. He admitted one prior auto theft conviction. Deputy Shack linked a rapid escape near Emmitsburg to a suspected hold up. Castle identified Stokes in Carlisle and defense witnesses denied suspicious conduct. The court withheld sentence for Theodore Moore on desertion and non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sler
Stokes
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
E. J Hunter
Shippensburg
Shack
Emmitsburg
Carliste
Castle
Carlisle
Shook
Lieut Blumenauer
Cook
Johnson
Theodore Moore
Moore
Jackson Calls Fight Just Healthy Rivalry
Mayor Howard W. Jackson framed his Democratic gubernatorial bid as a healthy rivalry, chiding State Senate President Lansdale G. Lasseer for worrying about intra party rivalry. He cited Sasscer's Charles County campaign stop and told Anne Arundel party workers that rivals exist in Baltimore city and beyond.
Property Withdrawn At Public Sale In Knoxville
Property of the late Clinton W Shaft in Knoxville was withdrawn at a public sale Saturday. Charles KL Shaft acted as agent and Emmett R. Bowlus served as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton W Shaft
Knoxville
Charles KL Shaft
Emmett R. Bowlus
Questions and Answers on Government Bond Policy
Q answers discuss Chandler and Morgan figures. A military faction gains influence in government. A true statement supports a bond policy. The proposed plan taxes people with net income of $1,000 or more to buy bonds bearing 1 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Chandler
A. A. Morgan
Frederick Firemen Plan Fiftieth Maryland Convention
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association advances plans to host the Maryland State Firemen's Association fiftieth annual convention in July 1942 with a $2,000 fund to cover most expenses. W Bartgis Storm serves as treasurer. Baltimore to host next state meeting June 15 16 17 18. Local delegates named for Frederick events and Thurmont countywide meeting in August planned for volunteer firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick
Baltimore
Thurmont
Fremen
Ten Days On Charge Of Assault Pleading Guilty
Lewis Hurst of Ceresville was sentenced to ten days in jail by Justice Patrick M. Schnauffer after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Dodson alleged two attacks over a girl, with a third attempt leading to the arrest after the jailer sought police protection. Other fines and sentences were imposed for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. several individuals faced jail terms for drunkenness and failure to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Dodson
Lewis Hurst
Ceresville
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Dodson
Hurst
William Miller
Jacop R. Mohler
Washington
Frank Dorsey
Allen Bartgis
Marge Palmer
Lewis Law
Frederick Straley
George ‘Hofman
George Chase
Straley
Elwood P. Kyle
Baltimore
Corp. W. K. May
Frederick County Commisioners Approve $1000 Relief Aid for June
Frederick County Commissioners voted to allocate $1000 for general public assistance in June, matching May funds. The Frederick County Welfare Board will distribute to 106 families, plus county administrative funds about $435. Unemployables relief remains via state funds lacking. first payments began in April. The panel may reassess monthly but kept the June amount at $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick County Welfare Board
William S. Gordy, Jr
Retired Pennsylvania R R Flagman William L Comer
William L Comer of 344 East Third Street retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad after 40 years and two months of service. Born April 4 1875 in Tyrone Pennsylvania he began as a brakeman March 30 1898 then became a flagman June 1 1901 and conductor September 17 1910. He has been off duty since December 21 1936 following injuries from a grade crossing automobile collision in Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Comer
East Third Street
Reight
Frederick
York
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Comer
Hanover
Hanover. Pa. General Hospital
Bor
Tyrone
The
Pennsylvania
Hagman
Completes Course at local secretarial school
Miss Ruth Elizabeth Thrasher of Jefferson completed the secretarial course at the Mar Jone Webster school in Washington last Thursday. She was one of thirty graduates, after finishing Frederick High School last year. Attending the commencement were Mr and Mrs Thomas Thrasher, Mr and Mrs Luther Horine, Mr and Mrs Harry Summers, Henry and William Summers, and Miss Frances Horine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elizabeth Thrasher
Thomas Thrasher
Jefferson
Washington
Thrasher
Frederick High School
Luther Horine
Harry Summers
Harry
William Summers
Frances Horine
Appeal to Circuit Court Over Zoning Board Ruling
Mr and Mrs Marcus W Simmons and Mr and Mrs Edward Myers appeal the Zoning Appeals Board decision denying a permit for a modern filling station at Market and Sixth Streets. They contend the board acted arbitrarily and illegally, seeking a review by Judge Arthur D Willard with hearing set for Friday at 10 o clock on Carenst Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Zoning Appeals
Penn
Sixth and
Market Streets
Marcus W. Simmons
Edward Myers
Arthur D Willard
Carenst Court
Atlantic Refini Ag Company
Elmer Stc. Mexwell
Agri
Zoning Appeals Board
Zoning Board
Holden
Felton
Alton ¥. Bennett
Myers
Simmons
Edward J. Smith
Very Happy Says Pons Ending Her Honeymoon
The met opera star Lily Pons and conductor Andre Kostelanetz, honeymooning in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, described their joy after a restful start to married life. Pons wore a pale blue print dress with a Legion of Honor ribbon as she relaxed. Kostelanetz said they must return home but will leave tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Music Worlds
Lily Pons
Andre Kosselanetz
Metropolitan Opera
Legion of Honor
Kostelanetz
Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four
Answers to questions include seven days times two days equaling a fortnight. The present king and queen of England minus the king equals Queen Elizabeth. Five fathoms plus four fathoms equals 54 feet. The area of France plus about 50,000 square miles equals Texas. The Three Musketeers divided into three parts equals Athos Porthos and Aramis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Texas
Athos
Porthos
Contracts Awarded For Disposal Plant In Myersville
The mayor and town council awarded disposal plant contracts for steel and lumber to support a sewer system project in Myersville. The WPA sewer line, about 7,500 feet long, runs behind residences with 3500 feet completed and 2000 feet remaining. Around 50 to 66 WPA workers are employed, and completion is expected by late 1930s, with a chlorine building and concrete sludge beds to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connetion
Myersville
John W. Eldridge
Anch
Wiliam S. Wachtel
Joan S. Grassarckle
Avery Erowning
Aronday
IHI
Southern Senators Threaten Filibuster Over Wage Hour Plan
Washington June 6 A bloc of Southern Senators warned of a filibuster against the new wage hour proposal as Congress weighs a seven year delay to a flat 20 cent minimum wage. House and Senate leaders hoped for quick action and adjournment, but Southern opposition to a nationwide 40 cent after year seven complicates the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Norton
New Jersey
House Labor Committee
House
Conference
Thurmont High Graduates Receive Diplomas in 1930 Exercises
The Thurmont High School auditorium was filled to capacity for the 25th annual commencement as twelve graduates received diplomas from Howard Damuth of the Frederick County Board of Education. Speaker Lesl N. Coblentz, former board president, urged the class to follow a high ideal. The program included invocations, music by the glee club and orchestra, readings, and remarks by Superintendent Eugene W. Peattie. Alumni banquet and dance announced for the evening, with awards to Richard W. Carty and others, and a scholarship to Strayer’s Business College awarded to Carty. The article notes cheese consumption data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont High Schools
Howard Damut Thurmonty
Frederics County
Richard W. Carty
Eugene W. Peattt
Diplom
Dame
J. C
Robert L Brows
Richard W Carty
Benny Brandenburg
Elisabeth Rice Treacurer
Thurmont
Tomghe
Brunswick
Walkeraville Alga Schasis
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Jackson
County Association
R. R. Flagman
Pons
Delphey
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Home
Hone
Burgess
Thurmont High School
LN. Coblentz
United States
C. C. Carty, Inc
East
Patrick St
Frederick, Ma
Hendrickson
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