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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
12
A damaged clipping recounts Lily Pons visiting Frederick and headlines a weekend that included a public ceremony, a flower bouquet presentation, autograph sessions, and a public performance. Officials from the American Water Growers Society and local authorities attended.
A scattered report describes a visiting party from Mistietins and Threestpring Fisheries arranging entertainment for Miss Ponsant and her motorcade. Police escort from the rural sidestation accompanied the party, with officials and local managers thanked for hospitality amid travel constraints and unfulfilled plans to tour Sugar Loaf and Gambrill Park.
Maryland Democrats head to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention with National Committeeman Howard Bruce leading the advance. Delegation delegates and alternates will arrive, seeking convention votes while Governor Wiehle faces a clean slate with no declared presidential candidate for Maryland. The state's votes are pledged by a primary to Roosevelt for renomination. Ultra violet imaging is noted as recording obliterated writing.
In York on June 2, Alfred Smith and four Democratic dissenters urged shelving Franklin D Roosevelt and nominating a gentile Democrat. The group warned of a possible bolt if Roosevelt is renominated, signaling a split amid Philadelphia convention preparations.
Middletown High Alumni Association held its sixth annual banquet at the Vindobona in Braddock Friday night June 12. Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed a business session electing Charles A. L. Remsbers president, George C. Whedrick Sr. vice president, Florence Maker secretary, Josephine Routeahn treasurer, and Louise Weaging historian. 1930 graduates of the M H S were welcomed by the new president Martin Strobel, with music by the Valley Night Hawks led by Leroy Remsber.
Report notes that Roosevelt's faction appears to dominate the convention, with contention over platform items. Delegates debate fewer than two thirds for nominations, farm relief funding, and possible insurance for farmers as discussions unfold behind closed doors amid conference talks.
A man believed struck by a single driver, Wilson Stemsberg, 23, of Libertytown, was at Frederick Cay Hospital in a restrained condition with concussion, pelvic fracture, internal injuries, and a broken right arm. The accident occurred before midnight Saturday on Taberty road between Libertytayn and Bretrterg. no details available. Police reported no further information.
A Greenville report notes Mirtice resting his arm on a granite marker when he sneezed and dislocated his shoulder. The brief item mentions newspaper advertising brings results and urges investment.
Cool breezes cooled the first day of summer with temperatures dipping below 90 degrees after a spring peak of 91. A new seat opened at 9528 mile line and the day stayed dry despite forecasts. Last night’s low reached 37 with a cooler Sunday forecast.
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