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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
1
Weather notes describe a cool spell in Frederick with overcast skies since Sunday. The calendar and solstice details are mixed with local observations about mid June heat, a cool weekend, and residents needing extra wraps for outdoor activities.
Dr John P Brome invites veterans to the Francis Scott Key Hotel for a Frederick County Reserve Officers Association chapter meeting next Friday at 8 pm Major Edgar O Hobbs of the Maryland Department promotes the effort. A Montgomery County chapter is also in formation.
Unclear OCR summary reports rainfall totals for June 1931 and a 24 hour weather window. Observed values include 375 inches for June and 19 63 p m readings with various stray digits, making exact figures uncertain.
President Joseph H. Apple of Hood College delivered the keynote at Temple University's 43rd annual commencement in Philadelphia. About 13,000 people crowded Municipal Auditorium to hear him discuss education for the whole person and the duty to resist selfishness. The ceremony honored Apple with a Doctor of Laws degree, conferred by Dr. Charles J. E. Bear, with Bishop Francis M. Taf and others in attendance.
Hanover Pa June 20 A F Rose car dealer narrowly escaped death when he collapsed in the garage behind his home on Broadway. He was unconscious in the automobile with the motors running in three vehicles. Neighbors found him and the danger ended before serious harm. The incident is attributed to carbon monoxide fumes from the running engines.
The 245th General Synod of the Reformed Church US convenes in Grace Reformed Church Akron Ohio with Rev Orms W Tuesday presiding and a week of sessions. Federal tax measures start June 21 1932 imposing a 2 cent tax on checks and 10 percent on safe deposit boxes while recording deeds will stamp taxes using a post war device at county offices.
An AP summary notes a dubious message urging men from Washington to join the Bonus Army. Report mentions two individuals Martin M. Tinker and Bazerstown and claims a large contingent may travel, but no official request or local notice had been received. Major Munshower of Frederick provides a brief update.
Report describes a westbound incident where a vehicle left Bark Street, a machine was stolen, three boys seen leaving the car, police tracing the vehicle and finding illegal tire damage. No further specifics on people or locations are provided.
Canton Georgia June 2 AP. Paul Hardin 30 and his wife 24 were found shot to death at their farm home ten miles southwest of Canton along with their four children Henry 6 BR 4 Dorothy 2 and Per Police believe the father and children were killed in a family tragedy The bodies were found by Henry Hardins grandfather Bartin who came to the farm this morning and saw the fatal scene through a window.
Two men were hurt in separate mine fights reported in Fairmont West Virginia. Police and hospital records show injuries described as minor to moderate with no fatalities. Further details were not disclosed in the fragmentary report.
The intercollegiate championship regatta opened under partly cloudy skies with a light downstream breeze. Top favorites Syracuse Cornell California and Washington loaded the event as spectators crowded in while wagering remained limited. Bookmakers listed Syracuse at 3 to 2 to win with Cornell California at 23 to 1 and Washington at 4 to 1. Navy Penn State Columbia MIT joined the eight-crew field as contenders.
New York reports Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam arriving with a noisy reception. The crowd, over 5900, welcomed the sister of the famed aviator and debated her cross Atlantic flight as a personal gesture rather than a public achievement.
Obituary notes the death of C. P. Baldwin, longtime newspaper man, in Baltimore. Fragmentary text mentions associations and past roles, with limited readable details about his career and life.
A fragmentary report highlights the Republican chairman pressing Congress on timing. It notes ongoing discourse at a party level about legislative priorities and schedule, with references to political figures and unspecified dates.
Frederick's seven public playgrounds opened for the summer with Baker Park hosting daily activities from 9:39 to 11:20 and 2 to 4, despite cool damp weather. Supervisors list includes Miss Virginia Royel, Miss Margaret Horine, and Victor Palmer at Baker Park, with others at North Market Street and Washington Street grounds. An entertainment program features pet and daily shows along with a circus, plus regular lawnball, dodgeball, and speedball events.
Mrs. E G Putman dies Sunday evening at 10 30 after a heart attack. She was married to the late Luther C Putman and operated as a funeral director with her husband. Daughter of the local family, her services were well attended by colleagues and friends.
Chicago June 20 AP The Roosevelt camp in the Democratic contest moved to shape convention power with J Bruce Kremer Montana chosen as chair of the rules committee. The announcement followed plans to use New York support to influence the platform and delegate contests including Louisiana Minnesota Porto Rico and a Pennsylvania district.
Washington June 20 192P The subcommittee refused to release William Fox former film financier from a subpoena to appear in its stock market investigation Committee Chairman Norbeck noted no action on Fox request to return to New York to recover from illness that hinders his appearance The panel did not grant or deny the request arguing you cant make a sick man talk and that acting would imply defying the subpoena.
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