Outline pageant to be held here during next week
A local outline pageant is announced to take place in the county next week. Officials invite participation and note the event will be hosted at a central venue with spectators welcome.
22 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
1
A local outline pageant is announced to take place in the county next week. Officials invite participation and note the event will be hosted at a central venue with spectators welcome.
At the Frederick Fair the Frederick County Historical Pageant reveals Miss Frederick County and Miss Columbia selections. Miss Jeren Potts wins Miss Frederick County. Miss J Dutrow chosen Miss Columbia. A court of honor and attendants listed. pageant spans June 28 29 30 with rehearsals ongoing.
Washington rumors swirl over the Brain Trust, Moley, Hull, and Taussig amid backstage spats and alleged leaks. NRA launches The Blue Eagle while party outings and a Washington press climate fuel intrigue and policy battles.
The document records daily weather figures including precipitation about 2.81 inches for June 1933 and a deficiency of 0.82 inch by June 1 1934. It notes yesterday high temperature near 95 degrees, low around 72, and year-ago temperatures near 84 and 54. Sunrise is 4 44 am and sunset 7 40 pm with moonrise at 9 08 pm and moonset at 1 16 pm.
A jumble of bold lines reports claims Dillinger is alive with references to Roosevelt and a letter from a son’s crew. A sister, a friend, and a race are mentioned amid uncertain attributions and a statement about hiding.
President Roosevelt, returning to his yacht Sequoia after Yale and Harvard races on the Thames, said he is “going back to work tomorrow” when he reaches Hyde Park. He commented little on the races and spoke with reporters after the morning events.
June 22 AP report on Reconstruction Corporation officials debating use of direct federal loans for buying Ford products. Chairman Jones says NRA regulations do not bar purchases from Henry Ford, while others argue NRA rules require a 10 percent contribution and could bar spending borrowed funds on non compliant items.
Senator Millard E. Tydings stated he does not seek party leadership and backs George L. Radcliffe for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He said his support aims to ensure Democratic success in November and that he has told Governor Ritchie he is not aspiring to any leadership.
A Washington man, identified as coach and physical director George H Bartholomew of Washington and Jefferson College, admits fatally injuring George T Ma 23 after a confrontation involving blackmail. Authorities say the incident occurred in January and involved a misidentified victim.
Frederick and Hagerstown chambers joined Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce for a battlefield tour followed by a banquet at Hotel Gettysburg. Officials and members described future cooperation as state police escorted delegates to the site and a tour was led by Dr J McCrea Dixon.
Two hundred eighty men from the Two Hundred and S Coast Artillery prepare to move through Frederick in mid month. First Lieut Graves reports an advance reconnoiter party and a planned pass through Washington to the Shenandoah Valley and Charlestown West Virginia with a Frederick stop likely. Hagerstown Lions elect officers at June 22 meeting including Rev H A Fesperman as president and Mar in Ingram as first vice president.
A 400 acre farm in Howard County is reported to sell for about 30000. Ti, formerly of Baltimore and head of the Buck Glass Ti, is connected with the sale. It is described as the largest sale seen in the county in recent years.
A farm worker on the Middleburg farm of Robert J. Walden died after a sudden attack while haying age 68 years 10 months and 5 days. Dr Roland HR Diller of Detour was summoned but he was dead on arrival. He served as mail carrier at Middleburg for eighteen and a half years and was a local civic member. Funeral arrangements were set with Rev McL Krook officiating and interment at Winters cemetery. The report also notes Montgomery County commissioners cutting the tax rate to 90 cents per 100 while reducing salaries, with a total budget of 867 727.99 and a real property assessment base of 103 535 750.
The will dated March 29, 1932, probated in Carroll County Orphans Court, names widow Mary Lowe Smith and divides the estate. Bequests include $2,600 to late brother Rorald Smuth, $2,000 to sister Maude Smuth, $200 to each niece and nephew, insurance and other sums, with remainder to Maude Smith. Witnesses were Ire D. Watkins and Alexey Zimmerman.
Approximately $52 500 representing a percentage of total deposits will be distributed among the depositors of the People's Bank of Smithsourg within two weeks. The first report and account of John Ghinger, receiver, was presented in court and approved. The distribution will be made as assets of the bank are liquidated.
Officers revealed evidence from the reports stating some lives were victims in the crash on rocks. The exonerated pilot faces no charges as investigations conclude there was no fault on the pilot’s part.
A three-truck crash occurred when a tanker struck the rear of Wilson’s truck and then collided head on with Bojer’s vehicle. ODOT units assisted as crews worked to clear debris and aid any injured drivers.
Sidney Ro Reddins, 46, former vice president of American Rolling Mills, killed his wife Alma, 42, and wounded his mother in law 76 and daughter 12 before shooting himself. Their son Daniel 16 reported they were struck during the attack. The family was terrified as the man raged through the home in Middletown Ohio.
The indictment lists Guara Marsh and Dave Allen, a casting bureau head, accusing them of pressuring girls in film careers to have affairs with court officials before granting roles. Witnesses testified as sensational charges were presented in Los Angeles.
Vienna reports Ivan Poderiay and his wife Milas Agnes Tufverson detained on murder and bigamy suspicions. The missing Agnes Tufverson had written letters implying plans to flee with Poderiay, contradicting claims their marriage was a simple arrangement. She warned of leaving for London and England and resigned from the New York County Lawyers Association. Boston clue arises linking Agnes to late May or early June sightings.
New York June 22 AP reports irregular activity in Wall Street with mixed price moves and lighter trading. Silver prices rose while other commodities showed modest declines as brokers awaited further economic cues.
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