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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

6

Memorial Tablet Hanson to Be Unveiled Today

In Frederick County Court House in Court Room 3:30 p.m. the John Hanson Society of Maryland unveils a bronze tablet on the north wall. Senators Radcliffe and Lundeen will deliver the main addresses. Hon. Millard E. Tydings may not attend. Edward S. Dela Klaine accepts on behalf of the county. John Hanson Briscoe will unveil. Hanson’s career includes presidency of the first Congress after the Articles of Confederation and early roles in the Continental Congress.

John Hanson Senator Radcliffe Edward S. Dela Klaine William N. Morell John Janson Briscoe Prince Frederick Hanson George Washington Frederick Countyigner Association of Freeen House of Legates Continental Congress

187 Used Cars Burned In Fire

A two story building housing the Rejossessed Car Corporation was gutted by a five alarm fire in Baltimore as hundreds of firefighters at their state convention watched. An explosion sent hot gases menacing crews and threatening nearby factories. Police said 187 automobiles were inside but only three had been removed. Damages awaiting closer inspection.

Baltimore Rejossessed Car Corporation Howver

Railroads, taxes and reforms loom for next Congress

Washington reports a large program awaits the 76th Congress with action likely on railroads, relief and unemployment, crop control amendments, tax and anti trust law revisions, governmental reorganization and regional planning. Some leaders suggest a special session may be needed to aid the railroads, while others argue only a business upturn will help.

Washington 76Th Shers

Ebert House Sold In Assignee’s Sale At Court House

The Ebert House hotel at Braddock Heights was bought this morning by The Royal Realty Corporation of Baltimore for 4500 dollars as assignee’s sale. The property on Jefferson Boulevard has 29 bedrooms. Eben F. Perkins was mortgage assignee and A. Grant Hooper acted as auctioneer. The bid was the only one received.

Ebert House Ebert Braddock Heights Court House Royal Realty Corporation East Baltimore Street Baltimore Jefferson Boulevard Eben F. Perkins A. Grant Hooper

New Wage Hour Bill Prompts Lobbyist And Union Fray

Washington on June 18 You may expect a drive by unions in textile and garment sectors for a 10 cent minimum hourly wage once the administrator is appointed. The 44 hour week could yield weekly wages from 12.20 to 15.40. an information office will help workers understand rights and the possible 17.60 weekly ceiling. The bill revives NRA style boards but with no price fixing or trade practices, and enforcement penalties include heavy fines and possible jail. The administrator may seek court injunctions and workers can sue for double damages. The law could influence politics ahead of the November elections.

Rodney Butcher Washington Beg.n NRA Congress Senate Labor and Administration Labor Department Supreme Court Justice Department

Wiss Mairs Becomes Bride of Mr. Smith

Miss Mary Duke Mairs and John Francis Smith Jr. wed at St Bartholemew's Church in New York. Rev. Dr. Sargent and Rev. Dr. Lee officiate. The couple, descended from notable New York and Maryland families, will reside in New York after a wedding trip.

New York St Bartholomew’s Church Mary Duke Mairs New England John Francis Smith Frederick, Md Smith George Paull T. Sargent Edmund J. Lee Chatham, Va John Dows Mairs East Forty Eighth Street Mr. Mairs Edwin H. Mairs Dake Elizabeth Robinson Great Barrington Mass Roger P. Hallowell Milton Ruth Mattison Yonkers Philip Milner Eloise Moore Laurie Bell Kerr West Orange Margaret Scott Edith Monks Ardsley Julie Boyd Robert C. Lydecker Glen Ridge N. J Newell Childs David C. Winebrenner Robert L. Macey Nelson Lansdale M. Carton Dittmann Joseph Mattison Cosmopolitan Club Mr Smith Vay Governor Carr Rhode Island le Tourette Crocheron Staten Island Rapelle

Ministers to Meet In Brunswick Session and Luncheon Planned

Frederick County Ministerial Association led by Rev A S Peeler of Lovettsville Va will meet Monday at the Evangelical and Reformed church Brunswick The session begins at eleven o clock followed by luncheon served by the ladies of the congregation Officers will be elected

Frederick County

Emmitsburg baker J H Rosensteel Jr dies at 48

J H Rosensteel Jr well known Emmitsburg resident died Friday afternoon at 430 at his home after six months illness. He was 48 and survived by his widow Marian Hoke Rosensteel, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday at St Anthony’s church with Emmitsburg Legion Elder post participation. Interment in St Josephs cemetery. S L Allison funeral director.

John H. Rosensteel, Jr Emmitsburg Rosensteel Panel A Mary Esker Rosensteel Rosensteel and Hopp William Welty Maggie Rosensteel St Anthony's Church Willam J. Groeninger The Legion St Josephs Cemetery S. L. Allison

Murdered Woman Body Thrown Into Nanticoke River

Salisbury dispatch reports a 30 to 35 year old woman, soon to be a mother, found bound and weighted in the Nanticoke river near Salisbury. Sheriff Froiti called it a plain murder after physicians found no water in the lungs and a possible head blow. Four plow shares sank her body, which had been in the water about a week. Identification was difficult and officials doubt a local missing report. the death may have occurred elsewhere.

Salisbury Charles HL Froiti Nanticoke Offeers Maryland

Global Tensions Rise as Flood Traps 200000 Chinese

The Yellow River flood traps about 200000 Chinese near Hankow cutting them from rescue while Chiang Kai-Shek's capital faces northern danger. Berlin reports German protest to Czechoslovakia over a suspected plane incursion as anti Jewish actions surge. Spanish insurgents claim gains north of Valencia. French public service workers prepare for a nationwide strike to push a ten percent wage rise amid rising costs. Britain races to manage foreign troop withdrawals tied to Anglo Italian pact pressures.

Associated Press Yellow River Berlin Britain Generalissima Chiang Kai-Shek Hankow Germany Czechoslovakia Valencia French Union of Public Service Workers Spain Chamberlain Italy

Baker Wins AF L Typographical Union Presidency

Claude M. Baker of San Francisco won the International Typographical Union presidency in Indianapolis, defeating Charles P. Howard of Chicago. Baker secured 37,229 votes to Howard's 23,344, amid AFL affiliations and union politics.

Indianapolis Claude M. Baker San Franciso American Federation of Labor International Typographical Union Charles P. Howard Chicago Committee For Industrial Organization A. F. of L Baker Howard

To Quiz Candidates For Seats In Senate

Washington June 18 AP Chairman Shepard Democrat Texas announced the Senate Campaign Expenditures committee would ask every candidate for the United States Senate whether any government officials are connected with their campaigns. He explained the federal government cannot prosecute in primary elections but the Senate can refuse to seat a member if it disapproves of his campaign. Senator Walsh Democrat proposed a Senate inquiry organization ready at moments notice to crack down on election law violators.

Washington Shepard Dem Texas Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee United States Senate Senate Walsh

Weeklong weather outlook for North and Middle Atlantic

The forecast shows local showers and near normal temperatures early in the week for the North and Middle Atlantic states. Fair conditions are expected in the latter half with temperatures somewhat above normal.

North Middle Atlantic North Atlantic

County moves to replace 70 year old covered bridge near Middletown

County Commissioners authorize State Roads Commission to replace the collapsed 70 year old covered bridge over Catoctin creek with a two span steel structure at an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. Traffic halted and site remains the same as the former bridge.

State Roads Commission Catoctin Creek Middletown Thomas M. Linthicum State Board of Health Carroll Creek Frederick WPA Montevue Board of Health Wilson Area

Armed robber escapes with cash and checks in Baltimore

In Baltimore on June 18 an armed thief stole 855 dollars in cash and 8350 in checks from a brewing company cashier Edward F. Crowding and fled in the cashier’s automobile. Police response was delayed while Crowding retrieved his license number from home before the lookout could be issued.

Baltimore Brewing Company Edward F. Crowding

Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary

Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am today 2.68 inches. June normal 436 inches, actual 1376.53 inches. June deficiency 1-287 inches. High yesterday 82, low last night 67. Sunrise 4:43 am, sunset 7:39 pm. Moon rises 11:29 am, moon sets 10:55 am.

Babe Ruth To Coach Dodgers in Brooklyn Return

New York June 18 AP reports Babe Ruth will return to baseball as a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers per General Manager Larry MacPhail. Unverified word says Ruth would earn a $15000 salary under the contract.

New York Babe Ruth Brooklyn Dodgers Larry MacPhail

Local firemen prize winners parade in Baltimore

Frederick firemen and their women's auxiliaries swept prizes at the Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association convention parade in Baltimore. The Independent Hose Company led with two dozen line members, winning 100 dollars for most uniformed men, plus two additional trophies. The Junior Fire Company Auxiliary won 50 dollars for best appearing ladies auxiliary, with the Independents earning 35 dollars for second place and 50 dollars for best appearing company drum corps. The parade lasted two and a half hours with 159 companies and over 200 pieces of apparatus. Also in this issue, California records the highest gasoline tax receipts since 1923 at 527 million, followed by Pennsylvania and New York.

Frederick Baltimore Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Junior Fire Company Independent Hose Company

Actress Carnelia Otis Skinner Receives Honorary Degree

The noted stage monologist Carnelia Otis Skinner pauses to finalize her hair before receiving the Doctor of Humane Letters at the recent Temple University commencement in Philadelphia. The photo captures Skinner in cap and gown ready to step to the podium.

Carnelia Otis Skinner Ternaple University Philadelphia Miss Skinner

Anniversary of Frederick Chapter Eastern Star Observed

About 240 people attended the eleventh birthday celebration of Frederick Chapter of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Louise Leather was Worthy Matron, with special ceremonies for past matrons and patrons followed by readings by Miss Margaret Routzahn and vocal selections by Miss Ruth Trout. Notable officers included Mrs Tsa belie Marshall and others from multiple chapters.

Frederick The Eastern Star Masonic Temple Louise Leather Margaret Routzahn Ruth Trout Tsa Belie Marshall Reisterstown Harry E. Best Hatethorpe Teachum District of Columbia Hollander D. C Elsie Wolfe Martha

Selected Stocks Edge Shead and Lag in Other Issues

Selected stocks edged forward with copper leaders in the lead though overall market issues remained tepid. Boardrooms were sparse as traders observed an extended weekend holiday, transfers around 110000 shares, and a cautious mood with a lack of decisive signals for a recession reversal. Weak rail bonds improved on oversold theory, while several potential receiverships loomed. Commodities drifted downward though copper benefited from a London curtailment agreement.

London

C S M C Meeting at Leonardtown Opens to Form New Units

Leonardtown June 18 AP Members of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade from Maryland and the District of Columbia meet to discuss forming new units. Billy Gray Cumberland read a paper on unit formation methods. Delegates from Washington and Baltimore join discussions. Over 60 delegates present with more expected tonight and tomorrow. A field mass is planned for tomorrow with more than 10 000 persons expected.

Leonardtown Catholic Students Mission Crusade Maryland District of Columbia Billy Gray Cumberland Washington Baltimore

Roosevelt and Anne Clarke wed at Nahant church

John Roosevelt and Anne Lindsay Clarke married in a simple Episcopal ceremony at a 107 year old Nahant church near the sea. A throng pressed outside as 350 inside joined 200 guests at a reception, then the couple slipped toward a secret honeymoon plan.

Nahant Mass John Roosevelt Anne Lindsay Clack Union Church Russell Sturgis John Nabant Club Anne Roosevelt Summer Home Campobello Island Bermuda

Prisoner Claims He Killed Hitch-Hiker Near Holtwood

Maryland prisoner Samuel Livingood, serving a three year term for larceny in Baltimore, told Warden Walter Quenstedt he killed a hitch-hiker he met between Philadelphia and Chester after they discussed robbing a bank. State police searched the Holtwood area but found no body. The suspect alleged the man with wife and three children carried a stash of cash.

Lancaster Holtwood Baltimore John Stewart Walter E. Quenstedt Maryland House of Correction Samuel Livingood Philadelphia Chester Livingood Maryland

Girl Reserves Plan Friday Dance At Key Hotel

Girl Reserve meeting set for Monday at 2 PM in the YMCA to discuss Friday night dances at the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. About seventy five couples expected with Dave Hagan's orchestra playing 8 30 to 12 30. Mary Jane Hartman to preside as plans for summer activities including a straw ride moonlight hike and a camera tour are outlined.

Francis Scott Key Hotel Dave Hagan Gira Mary Jane Hartman Giri

Properties Withdrawn In Estate Sale At Court House

The late Mrs Martha Dixon Park Mills properties were withdrawn except a three fourt h acre lot sold for 5 93 to Buchanan Cosgrave. A two story brick dwelling at 7 McMurray street withdrawn at 1550. A 346 acre farm bid at 5000 and a 27 acre mountain lot at 512 were withdrawn. H Kiefer DeLauter was attorney and John L Dutton was auctioneer.

Martha Dixon Park Mills Court House Buchanan Cosgrave McMurray Street H. Kiefer DeLauter John L. Dutton

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Arker Radcliffe and Lun Deen iBig U. S. Congress House Wiss Mairs Mr. Smith St. Bartholo Ew's J. H. Rosensteel, Jr Oman Howard Qusted Son Franklin D. Roosevelt Anne Lindsay Clark Potomac Anhwei Province China Dodgers Independents and Auxiliary Tang San Francisco Service Station News Hagerstown Avenue Chapter Sharpsburg Olive Branch Keedysville Brunswick Prudence Mt. Airy Door To Virtue Westminster Plymouth Union Bridge Freedom Sykesville Loyalty Ruth Takoma Chapler Nutpeca Mrs. Roosevelt Pennsylvania
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