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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1934
Page
4
A brutal late winter storm brings gale winds and freezing rain, paralyzing roads and crossing streets. Ice and fog clog channels as March’s snow melts, creating flooding risks on Monocacy River and sewers backing up, forcing locals to wade at crossings.
Judge Willard presided as amendments were granted in several cases. A. McBride and Annis I ride sue Bayard C ess for 10000 damages from an automobile accident. Clarence A. McBride named in a related suit for 5000. Witter vs Robinson firm involves property claims with one horse and one cow excluded. Emma Bangha sues Bidley trading and Raymond L Bidle for 4275 with costs. Frank Schelbeck, merchant, and T. C. Hubbard seek balances on accounts. Dividends advertised by Oa company filed with notices.
In a dark Yucatan cenote scene two voices debate miracles and writing while Frank Grahame, Horatio Greene, and Juan recover from a perilous drift through an underground river after a thwarted ascent atop a pyramid. They realize Grahame is alive, found by Greene and Juan after spending a day and a night adrift.
Three men adrift on a crude driftwood raft near a jungle coast are rescued when a plane returns after sighting them. Frank Grahame, Juan, and Greene signal to the craft as the pilot discovers Grahame is alive and reveals the U.S. search for him.
Damaged text contains references to political controversy over Roosevelt era policies, with claims of partisan propaganda and suppression of records. It mentions a Damascus Maryland Future Farmers of America banquet with 55 attendees, including officials and guests, and talks by Dr J D Blackwell and Prof J E Metoger on farm education and Maryland agricultural programs.
The article describes borishly British styles for girls featuring narrow lines and a manish look. Norfolk and haimacen models gain favor with many outfits including matching hats or berets. Junior ensembles highlight double breasted Kemp tweed coats with inverted pleats and wide revers.
Washington reports a broad tariff overhaul message from President Roosevelt asking Congress to grant authority to negotiate trade benefits with foreign nations. Democratic leaders expect early debate as GOP leaders warn of concentrated power, while a second message seeks removal of American military bases on the Opine Islands and a review of future naval base status.
An Associated Press report from March 2 1931 describes growing disarmament tensions in Europe after Germany left Geneva discussions. Officials cite Britain and the United States exploring options while calls for renewed negotiations surface amid political differences and possible allied support. Social notices mention a private gathering at the Culters home on February 24 marking births and family events.
Rev L J Moore pastor of Deubs Jefferson Bethel and Taylorstown VA was badly bruised after a kitchen stove exploded as he walked across his home. He was unconscious briefly and treated by Dr S E Hoke Acamstown. Weather may have frozen a water tank attached to the stove. He cannot preach this Sunday due to injuries.
A deed recorded Friday shows the sale of a two story brick dwelling at 421 West South Street from Mr and Mrs William H Rippean to Mr and Mrs Charles F Kemp, about 2500 dollars. Another deed covers a western North Jefferson Street parcel from Mr and Mrs Arthur R Remsberg to Mr and Mrs Harold H Hoffman Hagerstown, about 1000 dollars.
Frank J Hummer seeks absolute divorce from Mrs Ada Hummer near New Midway alleging adultery with Roland E Long as in prior alienation case. He requests custody of three children and notes a custody dispute and prior $250 verdict. Teresa Sigafoose of this city sues James M Sigafoose for divorce alleging adultery and seeks to resume maiden name Theresa E Nelson. Eleanor Jane Straliman is granted divorce.
Police seized a large policy bank operation tied to bets on Kentucky numbers. Two women and 17 men were arrested as the bust yielded adding machines and sacks of slips totaling about 1,000,000 dollars. Images show the bank and its loot. Eleanor Peeples Strahman received an absolute divorce from Bruce T. Strahman. Testimony was taken before Albert S. Brown. Alton Bennett represented Mrs. Strahman. Hood faces a false pretenses charge after posting bond.
A bucket brigade doused a small fire in the tobacco store run by Wes Patrick near Wes: Paaick sarees at about 12:45 am Friday. Two youths fled the area as flames rose. Local residents helped by pulling hoses from a nearby street and tossing water on the fire.
Vita Cod builds resistance to colds and promotes growth with 1000 units of vitamin A per tablet. Cod liver oil content is tested for activity and physicians recommend it for its beneficial elements. Tablets are pleasant to take, suitable for children, and purport to add firm weight. 100 tablets cost 69c at Read's, with money-back guarantees if claims are not fulfilled.
Court notices recap deeds from Jeffeson Patterson to Burgess and Commissioners of Muddietown for 10 dollars, SPUET and the Central Trust Company of Maryland to Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, and William H Hippcon to Charles F Kemp for 15 dollars. Includes Norman Draper transfer and remarks on a 13 244 mile tour through the middle west Canada and Mexico in summer 1932 by Walt Gross and E Lynch Gross.
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