February term criminal trials to conclude soon
Associate Judge Willard set aside three days for disposition of thirty five criminal appeals. Most cases involve drunken and reckless driving with total fines of $1100. other fines amount to $360. The docket includes appeals from magistrates courts, a miscellaneous docket with one case, and a spotty schedule across March 21 to 23. Reginald Weedon challenges a license suspension after an August accident. county attorney seeks to reset two drunken driving charges from September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Willard
Sherman Powers
J. Fred Mille
Frederick
John C. Main
New Market
Walter E. Sinn
Willard
Reginlard S. Weedon
Buckeystown
Walter R. Rudy
Buckeystown Pike
John F. Keller
Charles S. Weedon
Reginald Weedon
Weedon
Alton Y. Bennett
Walter J. Powell
Emmett R. Bowlus
Leroy Myers
Patrick M. Schnauffer
George M. Duncan
Justice O
Fred Ridenour
Gary F. Staub
Justice Bowlus
Park W. Mills
Justice Ridenour
Joseph Carey
Justice
William H. Campbell
House of Correction
William B. Rinehart
Justice Linn
Harlan W. DeGrange
Iva BR. Bond
Guy F. Staub
Charles H. Fogle
Donal B. McDowell
Justice Sinn
Austin L. Bond
Bernard J. Kennedy
Charles W. Hoff
Seeks Her Father From Timberville Orphanage Mystery
Velma Fior pore Young, 20, has left Burkittsville this week for St Louis to establish her legal name Thelma Louise Herber. Friends await word as she traces records at an orphanage in Timberville Virginia where she was placed at age seven and believes her father lives in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkittsville
Velma Fiorpore Young
St. Louis
Thelma Louise Herber
Timber‘ville
St Louis
Farmers vote in 20 states on crop reduction
Farmers in 20 states voted today on whether to limit this year's marketing of cotton and two types of tobacco. More than 8,500 polling places were set up for 2,500,000 growers to pass secret ballots under the new farm law. The referenda test the federally controlled marketing quota system as surpluses accumulate. Agriculture officials urged large turnout to avoid criticism, noting a minority could trigger quotas if two thirds of voters approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Guffey Lewis Ticket Planned in Pennsylvania Primary
Harrisburg reports a full ticket backed by John L. Lewis and Senator Joseph F. Guffey will oppose the state Democratic committee slate in the Pennsylvania primaries. The lineup includes Governor George H. Earle for Senate, with Mundy for Lieutenant Governor and Logue seeking reelection as Secretary of Internal Affairs, among other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
Joseph F. Guffey
Dem
Pennsylvania
State Democratic Committee
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Guffey
Washington
Kennedy
Warren van Dyke
Baltimore
Ralph Smith
Pittsburgh
van Dyke
John Philips
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
Nice Not To Act On Clemency Petition
Gov. Harry W. Nice declined to consider clemency for three imprisoned former Maryland state police members unless the sentencing judge and the prosecutor weighed in. The stance followed a petition by Philip Lauman requesting release for Albert E. Markley John E. Wheeler and John E. Herbert in a case tied to a repair racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
Philip Lauman
Ellicott City
Albert E. Markley
John E. Wheeler
John E. Herbert
Lauman
Markley
European War Tension Eases as Markets Recover
European war prospects sent a cautious mood to the stock market. Steels rails motors and special ties rose fractions from a dip, while some issues finished lower after a two hour session. Sterling slipped to 4.99 and a half dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling
Mooney Wins First Round for Pardon At Assembly
Sacramento California March 12 AP Tom Mooney won the first step of his fight for freedom from San Quentin prison when the California assembly adopted a resolution to grant him a legislative pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Tom Mooney
San Quentin
California Assembly
Armed British Aid for France in Protection of Czechoslovakia
London reports the cabinet debated armed British aid to France to shield Czechoslovakia from Austria's fate. The discussions were not settled and were relayed to French ambassador Charles Corbin after a tense session. Berlin rejected Britain and France protest saying information was false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Charles Corbin
Britain
Berlin
Reith
Happy Day says German envoy describes Austrian coup
German Ambassador Hans Dieckhoff told Secretary Hull that Austria’s coup was a surprise to Germany and praised what he called a happy day. He noted the Swastika flag flown at the Austrian legation after his meeting with Austrian ministers. Roosevelt and Hull followed events but offered no comment. Senate experts saw little chance of war from German troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hans Dieckhoff
Hull
Germany
Austria
Adolf Hitler
Dieckhoff
Roosevelt
Senate
Man Takes Friend To Hospital In Collision
Baltimore AP report says William E. Roemer 38 drove a sick friend Fred Krause to a hospital for treatment but was injured in a collision. Roemer suffered a lacerated ear and possible rib fracture while Krause was unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Samantan
William E. Roemer
Fred Krause
Krause
Roemer
Club Women of County Hold Annual Meeting in Frederick
The Frederick County Federation of Rural Women's Clubs plans an all day gathering on Wednesday at the State Armory and Calvary Church Parish Hall. A morning business session precedes luncheon and an afternoon program featuring music by the Frederick County Rural Women's Chorus, poetry, and talks on poise and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imade
Frederick County
Thurmort Club
Federation
Hester Beall Provenson
University of Maryland
Walkersville
Browning Davis
Linden Hills
Iwill
Heaven
Geoffrey O'Hara
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Rich ‘Ard Ross
Ignatius Bjorlee
S. R. Kresge
Jessie L. Gaynor
Sigmund Romberg
Beautiful Dreamer
Stephen C. Foster
Sylvia
Oleg Speaks
Monrovia
High School English Teachers Meet in Frederick
County high school English teachers will gather in Frederick High School library on Wednesday afternoon at 2:29. Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt, James E. Spitznas, and principals of county high schools will attend, with supervisors Miss Helen J. Woodley and Miss A. Drucilla Worthington. The meeting aims to discuss poetry for four years, minor matters, and the language arts program now in operation. English curriculum revision committee members include Miss Mary J. Shuff, Miss Mary Rhoads, E. Spencer Ware, Mrs. Saville N. Moler, and Miss Dorothy E. Beachley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Eugene W. Pruitt
James E. Spitznas
Helen J. Woodley
A. Drucilla Worthington
Bngiish
Mary Jshuff
Mary Rhoads
E. Spencer Ware
Saville N. Moler
Brunswick
Dorothy E. Beachley
Thurmant
Weather Outlook for Week in Norta and Middle Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the week shows rain in the south and rain or snow in the north at the start and again in the middle. Colder Monday, warmer by Wednesday, colder Thursday and warmer Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norta
Middle Atlantic States
Roosevelt Seeks Peace in TVA Row Amid Board Clash
President Roosevelt urged TVA directors to set aside internal strife and act on majority decisions. He warned that any director unable to do so should resign. The clash centered on Chairman A. E. Morgan, H. A. Morgan, and Dav id E. Lilienthal, with Morgan demanding an impartial congressional probe. The hearing adjourned to Friday to allow Morgan to present his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
TVA
United
The
Tennessee Valley Authority
A. E. Morgan
H. A. Morgan
David E. Lilienthal
Morgan
Gnally
State Income Tax Returns Increasing in Maryland
Annapolis March 12 The income tax division of the State Comptroller's office reports rising demand as six clerks handle mail and forms for the Maryland one half of one percent levy. About one in twenty mailers request forms while others send in reports and checks. Tax tabulations were suspended as staff assists taxpayers in person and by mail. Total receipts since the tax became effective reach $195,297 through last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
State Comptraller
Maryland
Frederick county hosts first large Percheron horse tour
The Percheron Breeders Association of Frederick County ran the first large scale tour of local farms today with 175 visitors from Maryland and neighboring states. Eight farms were on the itinerary including Powell near Woodsboro and Monocacy Farms owned by Daniel E. Wight, with escorts by State police and participation from Pennsylvania, D C, and Virginia groups. Leaders from University of Maryland Extension Service and local officials coordinated under the Frederick Chamber of Commerce assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Percheron Association
Marylana
Luther C. Powell
Woodsboro
Visiors
Frederick
Monocacy Farms
Daniel E. Wight
Lindberghs Sail For Their Home In England
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh depart New York for England aboard the Bremen. They entered the ship quietly, kept off passenger lists, and sailed at 12:39 a.m. as officers remained unaware of their presence. It is unclear if their return is permanent or temporary following the kidnapping case of their son Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
Bremen
Charles
Stag Party Planned by Catoctin Country Club Tonight
Members of the Catoctin County Club will hold a stag party at their club house this evening at nine o'clock. Dr. William E. Trail is chairman of the entertainment committee, assisted by Joseph S. Stephens. There will be cards and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoctin Country Club
William E. Trail
Joseph S. Stephens
Hitler Seizes Austria as German Troops Move In
German forces march into Austria after a swift, largely peaceful invasion backed by Nazi leadership. Hitler declares plan for a plebiscite to show Austrian desire for a Nazi government as Seyss-Inquart forms a new cabinet in Vienna. Britain France and Italy scramble to respond while Madrid and Moscow report ongoing civil conflict and foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naz
Bouse
Arthur Ley
Inquart
Hitler
Austria
Armin Dardieu
Dardieu
Seyss-Inquart
Associated Press
Britain
France
Kurt Schusthnigg
Brenner Pass
Mussolini
Vienna
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Schuschnigg
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Italy
Il Duce
Moscow
Jong
Spain
China
Yellow River
Chiang Kai-Shek
Weather Record For March Precipitation And Temperatures
Weather record shows none for 24 hours ending today at a.m. precipitation for March to date is 2 inches versus normal 3.32 inches. March 1937 totals 138 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to March 1 is 2.16 inches. Yesterday high temperature near 1 degree, high this time last year 36. Low last night 28, last year 23. Sun sets today at 6.14 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 6.26 a.m. Moon rises tomorrow 3.48 p.m. Moon sets tomorrow 2.22 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nornal
Tomomow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Velma Florence Young
Guffey-Lewis
Whitney
Thomas E. Dowper
Richard Whitney
Club Women OF County
State Armory
Calvary Church
Peage
Tali
Comptroller’s Office
Lindberghs
der Fuemker
Mediterranean
Francisco France
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!