Promroy Cleared of Murder Charge in Verdict
Promroy was found not guilty of the murder charge after a trial. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal proceeding with the court delivering the final decision.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
5
Courtroom cheers as man cleared of wife murder
A jury in Circuit Court acquitted Andrew J. Peamroy of murdering his wife near their home on May 31. Judge Hammond Urner condemned the courtroom disturbance as intolerable and improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Peamroy
Frederick Junction
Routine Cases Before Police Court Judge
Several minor cases were disposed of by Justice Patrick M Schnauffer in Police Court Friday night with short jail terms. Charles Rogers of this city formerly of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to assault and battery and got five days in jail. Poole said Rogers kicked him in the stomach during a collection attempt. T S Devine of South Street was sentenced to ten days in default of ten dollars for trespassing. This was his sixth minor offense. Joseph Fopovich, address in Ohio, was ordered out of town after a vagrancy conviction. Silvectes Poser, colored, jailed four days for drunkenness. He was arrested by Officer Robert M E Staler. Newell B Devilbiss, 623 North Market Street, was found not guilty of reckless driving and of failing to give right of way against Alien Harper of Frederick Route 3. the cases were dismissed. The two were in a minor accident on North Court Street Thursday at 7 o'clock noon. Charges were referred by Officer George Hof fman. Collateral forfeitures of ten dollars were imposed on exceeding 45 miles per hour by Tom Barker of Bonlee North Carolina and R Ward of Coatesville Pennsylvania. Arrests were made by Sergt W S May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Charles Rogers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Richard Poole
Allen Bartgis
Charles Burras
Poole
Rogers
T. S. Devine
South Street
William E. Miller
Devine
Joseph Fopovich
Frank Dorsey
Silvectes Poser
Tom Barker
Bonlee
N.C
R.ward
Coatesville
Sergi W
Bor
Identified Dead in Wrecked Army Bomber Near Delavan
June 10 a storm lashed an Army bomber over the Delavan Wisconsin area as the craft exploded and crashed in a rain drenched field. Eight crew members were killed including Capt Richard B Reeve and Lt Norman H Svist. aircraft from Air Corps Technical School Lowry Denver. Witness Carey Youle reported seeing flames and debris scatter over a half mile as the plane fell from about 6500 feet during heavy rain and turbulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan
Santo
Carey Youle
Youle
Richard B. Reeve
Waurkee
Wisconsin
Norman H. Sv
Los Angeles
Thomas Larsen
Galveston
Texas
Edward F Murr
William H. Housley
Philip J. Truitt
Max W. Myser
George L. Huntsman
Blane
O. E. Henderson
Rantout
Air Corps Technical School
Lowry
Santout
Denver
Reeve
San Antonio
Ives
Langben
Henderson
Lufs Stuff Sad State of Affairs
The daily news shows a steady stream of woe with crimes that grieve readers and puzzle the mind. A satirical tone laments rising misconduct while noting a low moral depth and ongoing news of distress. An insertion on tobacco crop loss presents a statistic of 296 300 000 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Antique dealers warned by court in theft case action
Associate Judge Willard urged city and county antique dealers to self check purchases for stolen goods after two second hand dealers Bradshaw and Dronenburg were convicted of receiving stolen merchandise. The judge warned dealers to inquire into suspicious sales and notify authorities, suspending costs until July 1. Six months for Duvall on assault, and four months for Moore on desertion and non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur DL Willard
Frederick
John L. Bradshaw
North Market Street
James Dronenburg
West
Patrick Elimi
Willard
Charles. W. Woodward
Dronenburg
Bradshaw
Cronenburg
Thurmont
House of Correction
Holden S. Felton
Dormitory and field house funded at Western Maryland College
Western Maryland College in Westminster announces a $111,000 pledge to finance a men's dormitory and field house, with construction set to cost $225,000. The college reports 555 students this year and anticipates record enrollment next fall. The Methodist conference named new trustees and schedules leadership training and junior high school camps on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Fred G. Holloway
Western Maryland College
Methodist Protestant Church
Holloway
Colege
James H. Straughn
W. A Melvin
P. S. Jett
F. M. Benson
Ieadership
Straughn
Baltimore
Potomac River Bridge Contract Awarded in Maryland
The State Roads Commission awarded a 50832 dollar contract to the Thomas Bennett and Hunter Construction Company of Westminster for approaches to the new Potomac river bridge at Shepherdstown West Virginia. The project covers about a half mile of grading and concrete resurfacing. A song sparrow was trapped and counted over 200 times in Crystal Bay Minnesota. Larceny charges involve Ray Keefer and Marvin Moxley from near Mt. Airy. tires and wheels were stolen from Deets Fransfield's car. Keefer and Moxley admitted the thefts after Sheriff Roy M. Hiltner’s investigation. Authorities noted Keefer sought tires for his own car. Moxley claimed intoxication. Both defendants offered character witnesses. Pleas of guilty were entered by Moxley. Alban M. Wood represented Keefer and Edward J. Smith represented Moxley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter Construction Company
Westminster
Potomac River
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Ray Keefer
Marvin Moxley
Mt. Airy
Moxley
Keefer
Deets Fransfield
Roy M. Hiltner
Unionville
Arch Hood
John Rippconj
Fred Harrison
Charles Wagner
Raymond Etzler
Herman Barnes
Milton Nash
J. Herman Moxley
Itor Moxley
Alban M. Wood
Edward J. Smith
Confession Declared In Cash Kidnapping Case
Federal and state authorities announce a one man crime led by minister's son Franklin Pierce McCall who abducted five year old Skeegie Cash in Princeton. He killed the boy accidentally then staged ransom notes and sought money while hiding in his home and woods. He confessed to the police and is facing murder and kidnapping indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Fla
Jimmy Casa
Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Franklin Pierce McCall
Princeton
Hoover
Wuck Dnver
Janes Bailey Cash Sr
George Worley
Cash
McCall
John Emanuel
James Bailey Cash
Emanuel
R. A. Cash
Miscellaneous shower hosted by Misses Dixon in Ladiesburg
Misses Mabel and Helen Dixon hosted a miscellaneous shower and game party for Mrs. Quentin Dixon. Prizes went to Pauline Beard first high James Dixon second high and Harald Shorb consolation. Attendees included Mrs. Quentin Dixon and many local residents. About 2000 carloads of potatoes are used daily in the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Helen Dixon
Ladiesburg
Quentin Dixon
Pauline Beard
James Dixon
Harald Shorb
Quentinixon
Charles Marman
Carrie Palmer
Roscoe Harbaugh
Norriman Stitely
Frank Gaver
Russell Saylor
Harold Shorb
Harry Redmond
Dorothy Rhoderick
Paulline Beard
Evelyn Caldwell
Anna Parsley
Alice Harbaugh
Gladys
Martz
Gladys Gaver
United States
Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four
John weighs 150 pounds and weighs more than George who weighs 140 pounds in stones. Modjeska was a famous actress. A franc is worth slightly under 3 cents. Unnecessary minus sign equals the property named unnecessary. The estimated 1937 population was 129,257,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
George
Modjesxa
Old Bridge to Close as It Sags and Fails
A 73 year old bridge over Catoctin Creek near Saddletown to Burkittsville will be replaced after rotting timbers cause a two foot sag closing the road to trade. District Engineer Linthicum said state crews will estimate costs for a new structure, with construction to follow. Meanwhile new highway work in the county continues, including the Point of Rocks to Brunsville link and the Foxville Washington line developments. Maintenance crews also improve the Indian Springs to Rocky Springs pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secord
Saddletown
Thomas M . Linthicum
Ordge
State Roads Cor. Non
Thomas Bennett
Hunter
Westminster Contractors
Brunsa
Thasseas
Brunswick Point of Rocks
Ross
Brunswick
Lander
Foxville
Washington County
Hagerstown-Thurmont
L. R. Waesche Company
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Maryland
Point of Rocks
State Roads Commission
Indian Springs Station
Rocky Springs
Indian Springs
Emmitsburg High Holds Commencement Exercises
Frederick county celebration ends as 18 seniors receive diplomas from Superintendent Frasers W Prostt. Dr G Nevin Retert delivers the address from Hood College. Awards go to Davia Fraley Clyde Boller Paul Callahan and others. alumni banquet and dance follow in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Emmitsburg High School
Frasers W Prostt
G. Nevin Retert
Department of Education
Hood College
Arvin P. Jones
Charles C. T Stull
Irving Morris
Emimit Gurg Presbyterian Church
Sylvia
Shubert
Mandalay
Speaks
Reidert
Conway
Karoly
Paul Callahan
Glee Club
Beethoven
Morris
Balfour
Davia Fraley
Women's Club of
Emmittsburg
Clyde Boller
Sons of the American Revolution
Clyde Springer
Maryland-at-Long-Island Society
Harry Boller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Urner
Walter D. Remsberg
Hammond Urner
Elis C. Wachter
Remsberg
Umner
Arthur D. Willard
Charles W. Woodward
Umer
Peomroy
William A. Storm
Francis Perrott
Pcomroy
Sherman FP. Bowers
Peamroy
Mr. Perrott
Storm
Luf
N. A. Lutburrow
Mel Schnaufler
Sherman P. Bowers
Lewis Heck
Washington
Duvall
William Duvall
Neac
Musconduct
Theodore Moore
Moore
Lola E. Rogers
Ginger
New York
J. Edgar Hoover
Florida
New West
James J. Hines
Romania
Crystal Bay
Minn
Skeegie
Ese. S
Delphey
Burkittsyville
Middletown
Stegl
Gibson Island
C.c.carty
Frederick, Md
East Patrick St
Emmitsburg
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Home
Hendrickson
Meteost
Reginald’d Cash
Eleanor F. Lyons
Dorothy Core
Mackie
Notions
Takamine
Kaine
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