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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
12
Local invitation is unanimously accepted as final session in Baltimore. The 1932 conference of the Me Church held in Frederick was confirmed as the concluding event with unanimous approval from attendees.
The Frederick Methodist conference opened Tuesday at First Methodist with Bishop McDowell presiding. Rev. Dr. Williams urged the next session to Frederick, as Rev. Dr. Watson and others supported the move. Mrs. Williams elected president of the Ministers' Wives Association. Appointments announced include T. M. Dickey to Brunswick and J. G. Fieds to Union Grove, among others. The conference, covering Maryland and surrounding regions, draws 300 delegates and will convene at Calvary Church for a week.
A list of graduates shows several students leaving early to enlist or pursue careers. Names include Alberta Wagner, Evelyn Sherman, Laura Day, Shela Bohrer, Mattstrine Molesworth, Pearl Moxey, with others such as Margret Routzane, Margaret Scheel, and Amy among the contributors to the class roster. The notice implies wartime service or other departures among the senior class.
A crash on Market Street involved four vehicles when a parked car caused the trouble and sped away before police arrived. Drivers Mia Rice and Ray Nel Myeragine faced charges but were cleared. the parked car owner was blamed. Paul Waltz forfeited $250 for drunkenness. Sleepy Johnson jailed for drunken and disorderly conduct.
In Toronto on June 8 the World Womans Christian Temperance Union elected Mrs Ella A Boole of Brooklyn New York as president succeeding Mrs Anna Ada Gordon who resigned after nine years. Mrs Louis McKinney of Claresholme Alberta was named first vice president. Mrs Mary Harris Armour of Macon Georgia criticized government liquor control comparing it to government control of thieves.
A Brunswick council special meeting named R. Thompson judge for municipal registration on June 30 and July 1. Parking ordinances were enforced on East Potomac and West Potomac streets. Voters will decide on a $100,000 water system bond at the coming August election and three council seats. Terms for 1st ward Ernest L. Mais and 2nd ward William R. Williams and 3rd ward Chester Philips end in July.
Vague draft describes candidate qualifications and signer requirements for a town council race. Mentions ten signers, five mature candidates, party involvement, and official town context. Details are unclear and fragmented, with references to popularity and office qualification procedures.
The Baltimore district head emphasized rural work amid migration shifts, noting fewer farmers left farms in 1930 and a rebound in farm population after a decade. He warned of mid Atlantic declines, urged reforms, and cited education projects and clean-up campaigns at county fairs to improve moral conditions. A secondary item describes a chipped beef and horseradish cream cheese roll as a new canapé.
Senators Respond to criticism by the Law Enforcement Commission over alleged political influence in selecting district attorneys. Senator Walsh of Montana argues the Senate is unfairly accused while the President holds appointment power. Debate centers on executive versus legislative roles in judicial appointments.
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