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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

5

Roosevelt Appeals For Liberal Vote In Upcoming Elections

President Roosevelt used a radio address to urge voters to back liberal candidates and to claim a right to intervene in Democratic primary contests. He cited dissatisfaction with progress and said he must keep trying, arguing he speaks as head of the Democratic Party in clear contest cases. The speech also touched on Congress achievements and the court reorganization debate, noting changes in Supreme Court attitudes.

Washington Roosevelt Democratic Party Frank Hague Jersey City Democratic National Committee Hague Supreme Court Congress

City Faces Heatwave Strain On Water System

Frederick endures another hot day as temperatures reach 92 in the city and 93 at the airport. Water consumption surges, Laganore filtration pumps run, and Fishing Creek flow dwindles. Officials warn of potential shortages without rain, while Singanore pumps may run regularly until rainfall returns. Swimming pools attract crowds as Fourth of July holidays approach, with banks taking a three day break while other businesses close Sunday and Monday.

Frederick Weather Bureau Httle City Register William W. Davis Fishing Creek Singanore

Confidence In Lawson Is Expressed By Governor

Annapolis Md June 24 Gov Harry W Nice expressed full confidence in Baltimore city Police Commissioner Wim P Lawson and said Lawson has not been and is not in the liquor business He noted Lawson denied any such involvement and cited a state tax record showing a 1000 share transfer in 1933 to Consolidated Distillers Corp The transfer date was November 24 1933 Lawson became commissioner June 1 1937 Also mentions a sorority outing at Sharp's Landing near Hagerstown for Gradale Sorority members hosting over the 4th of July week end

Annapolis Harry W. Nice Wim. P. Lawson Baltimore City William P. Lawson Baltimore Sun State Tax Commission Lawson Consolidated Distillers Corporation Baltimore Superior Court Rowland K. Adams Harry C. Jones Cheltenham School Cheltenham Jones Prince George's County

Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four

The reader answers a four item Cranium Crackers page including a quote on variety as spice, Asuncion as Paraguay capital, penultimate syllable definition, Birchard as Rutherford B Hayes middle name, and Sadie Thompson as a character in Rainy.

Asuncion Paraguay Birchard Rutherford Hayes Sadie Thompson

Turkeys Raised in Tents by Stower in Roseville

Turkeys spend their early life in tents under Mrs William Doyle reputed Stower, replacing wooden brooders with tents and achieving excellent results in Roseville California on June 25.

Roseville Canf William Doyle Doyle

Court News: Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds

Marriage licenses issued for Marlin Grimwood and Grace Bitner both of Pennsylvania and Merritt Henning with Margaret Keeney of Thurmont. Property deeds show James Ijams Montgomery and wife to Jacob Kidwiler for $200, Maryland Roads Commission deals for $1, and other transfers including Margie Myers to Charles Fornwald for $10. Further transfers include John L. Herbst to Aquilla Kline and G Leicester Thomas to Windsor Yingling plus county listings.

Marlin W. Grimwood Mechanicsburg Grace M. Bitner Shiremanstown Merritt A. Henning Margaret J. Keeney Thurmont James Ijams Montgomery Jacob A. Kidwiler Frank H. Kuhn State Roads Commission of Maryland Margie Myers Charles R. Fornwald John L. Herbst Aquilla Kline G. Leicester Thomas W. Windsor Yingling

Two divorces granted by circuit court in 1932

Two decrees granting absolute divorces were issued. Charles A. Toms was granted a divorce from Bessie V. Toms with costs to be paid. Alton Bennett was his attorney. Willis Burrass was granted a divorce from Frances K. Burrass with costs to be paid. Mr Bennett represented Mrs Burrass. The Hood College Club of Baltimore held its annual picnic at Lawnacres, home of Mrs. Hamilton Clark. 41 members and guests attended an open fire and picnic supper. Virginia Carty, formerly of Frederick, is club president.

Gircui Charles A. Toms Bessie V. Toms Alton ¥. Bennett Frances K. Burrass Willis Burrass Lees Jrs Bennett Burrass Hood Club Hood College Club of Baltimore Lawnacres Hamilton Clark Emma Schier Head Virginia Carty Frederick

Japs Land 5 000 Men At Cheltenham Case In Anking

Japanese forces land over 5 000 men on the Yangtze south shore near Anking under heavy ship and air bombardment. Advanced troops ashore 35 miles north of Anking, 180 river miles from Hankow, as Chinese gains continue on Lunghai Railway front. Baltimore case concerns Cheltenham School for Boys payrolls and state official authority over dismissals.

Cheltenham Anking Baltimore Hankow China Yangtze Henan Province Lunghai

Swiss Neutrality To Be Respected By Italy And Germany

Rome and Berne said Italy and Germany would respect Swiss neutrality as long as Switzerland stayed out of international squabbles. Mussolini aimed to reassure a wary Europe amid Eastern European tensions. The pledges followed letters exchanged between Berne and Rome and between Berne and Berlin.

Rome Italy Europe Germany Switzerland

Quiz Answers List of Historical Items

The item lists five quiz answers including Helen Wills Moody and a British owned port in Spain. It mentions matchups Ecuador versus Peru and Bolivia versus (unspecified). It notes wages of twenty five cents an hour and a claim that G Men transferred evidence to local authorities.

Helen Wills Moody Ecuador Peru Bolivia Paraguay Spain G-Men

More Persons Quizzed In Death Of Mrs. Lewis

Prince Frederick Md June 24 State's Attorney Arthur Dowell said tonight three or four more persons had been questioned by officers investigating the death of Mrs Esther Lewis and at the same time discounted reports that police were seeking a Washington surgeon for questioning. Names of the persons questioned and information obtained from them were not divulged by the state’s Attorney. He said investigators were checking and cross checking two clues in the case unsolved since Monday when the body of the expectant mother was found in Lyons creek. Police aren't looking for a surgeon. Dowell said. We know who he is and where he is It is not time to question him.

Prince Frederick Arthur Dowell Esther Lewis Washington Thetate Lyons Creek

Prisoner Denied Habeas Plea in Baltimore Court

John T. Shackleford of Rochester New York failed to win freedom from Judge Rowland K Adams in Baltimore on a writ of habeas corpus. The court remanded him to the House of Correction after ruling no ground for a reduced sentence existed.

House of Correction Criminal Court Baltimore City John T. Shackleford Rochester N. Y Rowland K. Adams Baltimore Shackleford Joseph N. Ulman Charles F. Potts LeGore

Biggest Circus Stranded in Scranton Strike Ties Up Show

June 24 Scranton reports the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus faced a forced leave amid a wage dispute. Mayor Hester ordered movement as two Tribune photographers died in a plane crash near the deserted grounds. The circus, housing 1600 workers, faced unsanitary conditions and safety threats while authorities questioned suspects linked to prior thefts.

Scranton Ringting Brothers Barrum and Bailey Circus Fred Jd. Hester Scranton Tribune Bob Haine Arthur Young Adams Shackleford the Howe Correction Sherman P. Bowers Chas. W. Smith Baltimore William Ridenour Ridenour Roy H. Hillmer

Playgrounds Pageant Planned for July 28

Freder Play Grounds Commission meeting at City Hall discussed a July 28 pageant at the Play Grounds on Joseph Lee Day. The event marks Frederick Play Grounds' fifteenth anniversary with an onstage program guided by J Walker Carty and Helma Hang Bowers. The panel authorized a committee to help resolve city speedball league issues and approved up to 1000 dollars for summer playground operations.

Play Grounds Joseph Lee Freder Play Grounds Commission Reid Vfice City Hall Lee O Play Grounds Frederick J. Walker Carty Helma Hang Bowers Willia C. Royal Carty Sam W. Maples G. Horto Peace Baker Park Third Street B Park Pla Announ A. LeRoy Mf Cardell

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Singapore Nice Hagerstown Rederick Sharp's Landing Hegexioun Court News U. S Hyde Park Basil O'Connor Averill Harriman Leroy Hubbard Clay Williams Keith Morgan National Foundation For I. Q. Answers Lewis Delphey Gibson Carty Patrick Street Frederick, Md COE Culotte Hendrickson the Vindobona Braddock M. J. Croghan Frederick 355 C. E. Cline & Son Mayer
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