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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
8
The Potomac Synod held its final session this morning as groups were chosen for the next phase. Church officials announced the dissolution of the current assembly and outlined upcoming duties for the newly selected groups.
Memorial tablet for John Hanson, statesman and patriot, to be unveiled in the Frederick County Court House. U S Senators Radcliffe and Lundeen will speak, with John Hanson Briscoe and Edward S W Delaplaine participating in the dedicatory program. Ceremony begins 3 30 PM followed by a tour of nearby historic homes.
Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am none. June to date 2.68 inches, normal 4.36 inches. June 1937 actual 6.52 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to June 1 is 2.87 inches. High temp yesterday 82, high a year ago 86. Low last night 7, low a year ago is unknown. Sun sets 7:29 pm, rises 4:43 am. Moon rises 10:30 pm, sets 3:59 am.
London June 16 AP Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the United States government indicated it was preparing to make definite proposals to secure world disarmament He declined to elaborate on the brief statement in response to Labour member Arthur Henderson asking if Britain would join with the United States in proposals to halt the arms race The Washington State Department meanwhile said no communication had passed between the United States and Great Britain on world disarmament noting Chamberlains hint was based on a Hull Nashville speech and not a formal U S government position.
The Senate voted to override President Roosevelt's veto as Congress moved to keep low rates on federal farm loans. The House had acted earlier, and the action follows objections to the policy.
W M S ends its annual meeting with new officers elected at Hood College. The Evangelical and Reformed church women will not merge with the Synods and Classes until 1951, following a broader union plan. Officers include President Mrs. Paul D B D Yoder and First Vice President Miss Mary Hoffheins among York and Carlisle leaders.
One hundred ten scouts and twenty leaders departed for Camp Ritchie for a two week encampment under Francis Scott Key district of Boy Scouts of America. Norman F. Ford leads as camp director with William Ray as assistant director. Activities include hikes swimming canoeing and a water meet with visits from Frederick Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs. Seven area troops participate along with Westminster Girl Scouts planning a parallel camp at the National Guard reservation.
The forty-eighth annual Maryland Christian Endeavor Union convention opens at Hood College with over 300 delegates expected. Fred L. Anderson leads as state president, the program features the theme Jesus Is Mine, opening sessions in Brodbeck Hall and Alabama Hall, and a banquet, prizes, and panel discussions across three days.
Julius Fink a self described produce merchant was held in 10000 bail on a bombing charge after the tavern owner testified Fink introduced a stranger who demanded a 3 percent cut. The owner said Fink drove up with the man who claimed they were moving in and wanted five percent of the business. The blast shattered the tavern Monday.
Dr. W. F. Schwalm of McPherson College warned churches risk a minor role as the state assumes church duties while addressing religion's role in modern life at a 5,000 attendee General Conference at Kansas University. The conference urged protests against war toy sales to children and limited clergy’s wartime military service, favoring constructive church relief work instead. The report also notes a Chinese army bayonet, 10 inches blade and one inch wide, suitable for cutting and thrusting.
In Paris Chamber of Deputies guards cleared the hall as Communist and Rightist deputies clashed over France's politics. The alarm signal sounded for the first time in a decade amid factional fistfights as the Spans engin war.
A Potomac ferry linking Shepherdstown to West Virginia suffered a partial sinking after striking the shore. Passengers were unharmed but the craft is out of service for about a week for repairs, with detours via Williamsport or Martins Ferry for interstate auto traffic. Rebuilding on the Shepherdstown bridge began April 20, with progress reported on initial replacement steps.
New York June 16 AP Selected stocks took on a mild rallying tinge in today's market but proceedings were colorless Leaders slipped a trifle then rose as selling remained light and buyers took on favorites in small volume Minor fraction gains predominated near the close with many issues unchanged Bond and commodities showed uneven tendencies Foreign markets lacked vigor Dollar devaluation discussed but not expected to occur soon Gold demand seen as hedging against international upsets rather than currency fears
Roy L. Miller admitted reckless driving before Justice Emmett Bowlus on East South Street. His car zigzagged on the Jefferson pike while onlookers in the back seat watched. Miller claimed two beers at Petersville but the officer found intoxication unjustified. He paid a 2.50 fine.
Frederick High School Alumni Association hosts the sixteenth annual reunion banquet at Vindobona Braddock Heights with about 175 expected guests. After dinner at 6 30, dancing to Joe Stephens and his orchestra follows, with roughly 300 in attendance. Officers to be elected include president vice president secretary treasurer and three directors to succeed Houck Nogie and Nusz whose terms end this year. Burton M Craeger is president.
Mininvura Washington June 16 AP Last minute clash over the 3.75 billion relief and public works bill delayed adjournment of Congress. Members, tired after five and a half months, urged limited speeches as a joint committee reconciled differences on farm benefits and rural electrification expenses. An inquiry into use of funds in campaigns loomed as the Senate and House debated the measure.
Miami Florida June 18 AP Franklin Pierce McCall at 21 was sentenced to die in the electric chair for kidnapping Jimmy Cash Jr The judge H F Atkinson told the minister's son to plead guilty and held him to a capital offense The governor would fix the execution date and the sentence noted no mitigating circumstances in the ransom case while McCall showed no emotion and his attorney said there would be no appeal.
Montgomery County officials face a $4,876 overdraft dispute with the Maryland Roads Commission over material and equipment used on 23 Civil Works Administration projects from 1931 to 1934. County commissioners refused payment, arguing 1937 legislation wiped out the debt, while the commission insists the overdraft is separate from lateral roads funds and must be settled.
August Hurd about 45 colored was taken in custody at seven o clock this morning by City Officer George Hoffman and jailed for a Police Court hearing tonight. The goods were said to come from a bakery and tied to a theft at Peoples Drug Stores. Earlier bread thefts at local doors were reported. Edward Shelton and Spencer Bailer, both colored, were arrested by Officers Lawrence Fagan and Robert Staley respectively and jailed for lack of $2.50 cash bond.
Harrisburg scene opens a high stakes battle between Democrats and Republicans over who governs Pennsylvania with the New Deal as the central issue. The campaign themes frame the November election as a national test for New Deal forces, pitting Judge Arthur F. James against Charles Alvin Jones in a contest over liberal policy versus traditional interests.
J Al fred Fischer Jr Annapolis head of the Fire Prevention Committee of the Maryland State Firemen Association urged a state fire marshal office at the association’s annual convention He said Maryland lags in fire prevention laws and called for a fire prevention and inspection bureau building supervision of flammable liquids and fireworks manufacturing rules Fischer noted no fully fireproof schools have been built under the PWA program excluding Montgomery County and Baltimore city
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