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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

6

Fatal auto ride told 10 jury by state defense

In New Market Earl L. Nash 17 Libertytown died in an Easter midnight crash as 19-year-old Earl Rippeon faced manslaughter charges. Witnesses described a drunken ride in an old car after a Grange hall dance with six beer bottles and gin. Rippeon claimed steering trouble and a tire blowout. witnesses testified to risky driving and Nash being crushed under the vehicle. The trial featured multiple hearings over license concerns and underage beer purchases.

Earl T. Ripneon Unionville Earl L. Nash Libertytown Grover Nash Rippeon New Market Earl Grange Hall Young Wash Jesse Nusbaum Earl Nash Atorney Alton Y. Bennett Charles Martin Rippcon Libbertytown Megley Jaol Hitselberger Wright Rinneon Susgession Frederick Earl Beard Sherman FP. Bowers Tial Young Nash Emmons C. E. Sanner Paul S. Rudy Harvey R. Gross-nickle Alfred G. Zimmerman Martin S. Beachley Lewis L. Jones C. Thomas Summers Guy E. Carlisle William H. Geisbert Melvin Oden Lester W. Boyer Guy Mateny Fia the

Awards Presented At Frederick High Senior Assembly

Frederick High School honored graduates at the morning Senior Assembly with readings of a last will and testament bequeathing qualities to juniors and faculty, a class prophecy, and the announcement of awards including letters and stars for academics and extracurriculars. Professor A L Leary announced letters to seniors and stars to juniors and sophomores, listing many named recipients and future aspires.

Frederick High School A. L. Leary Robert Ray Talmadge Lenhart Clarence Marsh Joseph Shaw Constance England William Burger Lavinia Ebberts Allen G. Quynn John C. Engle, Jr Christina Albaugh Robert Wilson Elizabeth Rice Edward Cockrell Lola May Boree Glenn Orrison Kenneth Fogie Ruby Smith Elizabeth Ramsburg Lucille Wills Henry Wilson Genevieve Bruchex Helen Heffner Anna Jane Gearinger Madeline Hahn Mary Jane Man Clyde Mariz Molly Margatet Rubeck Virgin Robert Rothenhoefer Louise Null Evelyn Howard Dorothy Trout May Gerrich Mary Jane Nust George Knill Grace Fogle Kasrine Trout Emily Myers Audrey Rs Peggy Dorothy Dav Amore Kathiern Buhrman Jane McComas Anne Mae Burke Erma Siuil Davy MsDerg Jons Derr Ric Hudetler Gloria Ebauga Kathleen Beacht Preston Angieberger Mars Hendrickson Jack Wiles Mildred Eichelberger Henry Fout Grace Stull Monroe Coran Velma Gerrich Paul Wilard Clotlda Maieny Lewis Rice iBonald Clem Evelyn Thomas

Near Agreement On Wage Hour Measure

Washington June 7 AP Senate and House conferees moved toward a compromise on wage hour legislation ending a capital battle. The plan drops the five year 40 cent per hour minimum for interstate industry, pleasing Southerners who opposed it. House members signaled support, with Norton noting a time limit for the minimum could be set. Southern senators warned of possible filibuster if the bill lacked approval.

Washington Senate House Norton Dem N. J

Guardsmen Reported To Wreck Tavern Near Lebanon

Brigadier General Lewis B Ballentyne ordered an investigation into a claim that over 100 guardsmen from Indiantown Gap wrecked a tavern in Lebanon Penn The tavern owner Sterling Deitzler suffered a lacerated nose and bruised scalp with damage estimated at 3000 The incident is linked to a reported beating of four officers by an advance detail last week and involved guardsmen from New Jersey Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Lebanon Lewis B. Ballentyne 39Th Cavalry Brigade Indiantown Gap Sterling Deitzler Deitzler Camp New New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts

Three Arrested In Tower Shooting Case

In Conowingo Maryland a state police officer and a railroad engineer arrested two men and one more suspect in the fatal shooting of Herbert C Formwalt a Baltimore tower operator. The arrested man identified as Alfred Chaney of New York admitted involvement in the gunfight. Chaney was said to be armed with a pistol taken from a Pennsylvania railroad policeman near Wilmington Delaware days earlier.

Conowingo. Md Ove neRrots Herbert C. Formwalt Baltimore H. F. Schuitheis Alfred Chaney New York Formwalt Schultheis Chaney Pennsylvania Railroad Wwil Mmington Delaware

Commissioners Move to Establish Frederick Branch Laboratory

Frederick county officials backed by the city and health leaders debated funding for a State Health Department branch laboratory here. The plan envisions three state staffers and local space, with purchase on a 99-day schedule and a cost around 35,000. The project aims to speed diagnosis for tuberculosis pneumonia and other diseases, with life valued at about 3,000 per individual and the need for 700 square feet of space.

State Department of Health Frederick Culler Winchester Hall Kirkman Walter N. Kirkman Bureau of Personnel and Accounts Service Clu Cumberland Hagerstown Hurlock Salisbury Rockville Annapolis la Plata State Health Department Baltimore E. C. Kefauver City and County Health Ofice Kefauver Charles H. Conley D. Baker R. W. Baer The Health Department Roger B. Wolfe Frederick Chamber of Commerce William Meredith Smith

Ransom Bill Recovered in Cash Kidnapping Case

Princeton Daily News reports a $35 ransom bill recovered in a kidnapping case involving a nine year old. Police from Fennesoce say two Massachusetts officers, on vacation, were detained and later released. The origin of the bill and details of the alleged abduction remain unclear.

Princeton Daily News Asrh Jarsy Cash

Old Folks Day Service Set At Myersville Church

The 23rd annual Old Folks Day will be observed at Myersville United Brethren church on June 12. Rev. D. R. Fair leads the worship with Jacob Hoover teaching the devotional lesson and MM. L. Rice directing the aged orchestra. Notables include Henry Clay Reynolds of Hagerstown and the Fulmer sisters aged 72 to 96. The Eighty Year Club from Waynesboro plans a group attendance and a light lunch concludes the event.

Myersville Chas. Delauter Ellerton Jacob Hoover Keedysville MM. L. Rice D. R. Fair S. H. Snell United Brethren Chewsville Henry Clay Reynolds Hagerstown Fulmer Sisters Garnand Garland Brothers George Smithsburg Ezra Ringgold Waynesboro J. B. Amberson

County Milk Truck Kills Negro Child

A milk truck in Montgomery County struck and killed 14 year old David Edward Sewell in Rockville. Clarence Valentine, described as 30, a driver for the Mehr Keitholtz milk route, was held on a manslaughter charge and released on 500 bond for a Friday hearing. Local authorities gave few details as the Associated Press reported.

Montgomery County Clarence Valentine Emmitsburg David Edward Sewell Rockville Valentine Associated Press Edgar Val Keysville Mehr G. Ketiholtz

Pickup Air Mail Route of Money Is Forthcoming

Representative Randolph says he was informed an approved 150000 for an air mail route would be granted after a committee meeting. Delegation includes J. M. Baxter and others. met by Commissioners Derr Hooper and Renner in a Washington briefing.

Washington Randolph Dem W. Va J. M. Baxter Hamilton J. Stu A H. Derr A. Grant Hooper Jesse I. Renner

Canton and Valencia Bombarded As War Fears Grow

The Associated Press reports Canton faced three Japanese air raids with heavy casualties and Valencia's front along Teruel was hit by a major insurgent offensive backed by planes and artillery. France mobilized reinforcements on its frontier amid suspected incursions, while Ecuador accuses Peru of massing troops on the border.

Associated Press Spain China France Ecuador Peru Canton Mediterranean Sea Edouard Daladier Japan Valencia Teruel Mediterranean

Middletown Class Marks Anniversary at Banquet

The Middletown Evangelical and Reformed church class marked its 25th anniversary with a Whitmonday banquet in the church social rooms. Edward F. Halter presided, Rev. Philip E. Saylor opened with prayer, and the program featured solos, duets, a class history, and remarks by leaders from Calvary and the Young Men's Bible class. About 100 members and wives attended, served by the Pastors Aid Society.

Andrew Young Men's Bis Pastors Aid Society

Duce's Paper Attacks U.S. Kidnappings

Milian Italy June 7 AP Premier Mussolini's Popolo d Italia rebukes Secretary Hull's June 3 speech. The editorial says the United States should first protect its own children before criticizing humanization of warfare in Europe. It clearly refers to recent U.S. kidnappings.

Milian Italy Mussolini Ibé Popolo d'Italia Hull United States Europe

Frading Pace Slows After Early Opening

New York June AP reports a morning of unsettled trading as opening pace slows amid mixed cues. Market activity shows divergent sectors with some gains offset by oil and metals softening, while observers await clearer direction from economic data and policy hints.

Garden Club Delegates Meet at Hood Hall Maryland

About 250 delegates from 38 chapters gathered for the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland spring meeting at Hood College Brottbeck Hall. President Mrs. Harry R Stack presided and guest speaker Mrs. A B Stearns of New York spoke on statewide garden activities. Reported projects include braille book transcription for the blind and bird sanctuaries for hospitals and institutions.

Paracen Clubs Ure State Teloek Brottbeck Hall Hood Campus Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Harry R. Stack Baltimore A. B. Stearns New York Stearns Bermuda Gideon Stieff Nice Highway Annapolis Boulevard Coblentz Hall Henry J. Stahr Gambrill Park

Native Of County Dies In Baltimore

Edward T. Johnson 88, Baltimore shipwright and Frederick county native, died at his suburban home. Also Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce manager G Weay Lemon resigns after 16 years, planning a vacation. he came from Troy New York, where he led the chamber 14 years. In Santa Fe prison, El Boletin notes a playful ad seeking a “go get emicker” to chase balls over the wall in a softball tournament.

Baltimore Edward T. Johnson Frederick County C. OF C Hagerstown G. Weay Lemon Santa Fe N. M New Mexico State el Boletin

Beatrice Hargett Granted Absolute Divorce

Beatrice Hargett was granted an absolute divorce in Circuit Court from Edgar Hargett with H. Kieffer DeLauier as her attorney. In Wyoming news, Prof D. S Hartjine of Bloomsburg Pennsylvania is reported as the oldest person to climb Grand Teton at 68 years 11 months.

Beatrice Hargett Edgar Hargett H. Kieffer DeLauier Grand Teton Mountain Wyoming D. S Hartjine Bloomsburg Grand Teton National Park

Weather Record Shows June Precipitation Anomaly

Weather record summarizes 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 am none. June to date shows 30 inches, normal June precipitation listed as 426 inches. June 1937 precipitation noted as 653 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation up to June 1 is 257 inches. Yesterday high temp 14, high a year ago 90. Last night low 67, last year 71. Sun set 7:34 pm, sunrise tomorrow 1:44 am. Moon rises tomorrow 3:46 pm, moon sets tomorrow 1:61 am.

Gillette Wins in Iowa as Wearin Concedes Defeat

Senator Guy M. Gillette widened his lead over Otha D. Wearin in the Iowa senatorial primary asWearin forces concede defeat. Gillette piled up 63,337 unofficial votes to 34,989 for Wearin with 1,845 of 2,447 precincts reporting. Gillette condemned left wing efforts to dictate party nominees, stating the plan would subvert representation by the people of Iowa.

Des Moines Iowa Guy M. Gillette Otha D. Wearin Wearin Gillette WPA Harry L. Hopkins James Roosevelt Washington Congress

A. F. of L. Pickets Fight In McKeesport

In McKeesport today AFL of L Bakery Drivers Union pickets circled two bakeries with CIO contracts causing traffic disruption. A truck driver Albert Coma was assaulted as pickets halted his vehicle and blood stained his nose during the protest tied to a Pittsburgh bread strike involving about 1,400 drivers.

Pittsburgh McKeesport AFL A. F. of L. Bakery Drivers Albert Coma Coma

Flower Mission To Give Annual Treat

The Frederick W. C. T. U. flower mission will host its annual treat at Montevue Thursday at six. A Little German Band concert, a talk by Norman Yord, and a guitar solo by Miss Marr Rushk Hamer are planned with ice cream cake and sandy refreshments. Mrs. William H. Schmidt Mrs. George W. Culler and Mrs. Roy L. Keathstiman oversee the event.

Flower Mission Department Frederick W. C. T. U Montevue Six Oelock Little German Band Norman Yord Marr Rushk Hamer William H. Schmidt George W. Culler Roy L. Keathstiman

Deserts of Chinese Babies Tied to Parental Neglect Rise

Chinese babies abandoned by their parents face slim chances of survival amid widespread neglect and undernourished mothers blamed for the crisis. Authorities warn that lack of care and poor maternal nutrition contribute to the grim trend.

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