Point of Rocks Flood Aftermath Lands Relief Efforts Organized
About 200 residents in Point of Rocks were inoculated against typhoid as relief agencies coordinate shelter clothing and meals. Officials estimate private property damage at 25000 to 30000 dollars and bridge reconstruction could cost 225000 dollars with partial Virginia liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Munshower
American
State Roads Commission
Chesapeake and Poomac Telephone Company
Innetime
May open bridge to traffic soon. Potomac flood damage repairs
District Engineer Thomas M. Smithteum of the State Roads Commission says the Brunswick bridge linking Lorensy Lie, Va to Maryland will likely open to traffic in early next week after repairs. Linthicum reports no firm word on rebuilding the wrecked structure nearby. use of the bridge awaits revacs and cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Lorensy Lie
Thomas M. Smmithteum
State Roads Commission
Marjpland
Winginia
Washington
Willlamsport
Poms of Rocks Pistrie
Linthicum
Bich
Lkely
Virginia
No .of Herpers Ferm
Linth
Brunsack
Stamp News Highlights and U S Postal Changes
The item notes France issuing a stamp featuring the Statue of Liberty with a 0.05 franc value and 0.50 franc surcharge for refugees. It mentions U S post office returning envelopes to China Clipper covers sent to Guam and Hawaii, reflects on Rhode Island commemorative date May 4, and reports the withdrawal of flat plate Mother’s Day stamps from sale while urging completion of National Parks stamps. It also touches on artificial lighting for poultry and advises new poultry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Uru- Rua
Peru
In & IO
United States
U.S. Postofice Department
Guam
Hawaii
Philatelic
Washington
NTA Service, Inc
Flood Relief Fund Grants and Donations Totals
A list of donors and amounts tallies flood relief contributions. Names include Mrs L L Vacer Bauza, Miss Martha Conte, Luce Cromven, Amos P. Mo, Amesnt Rass, Mrs Johns, G C Ban, Nuss, Adela de W Fras, Stone Woodsboro, and William D. Zimmerman with varied sums from 20 to 40000 across accounts totaling 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. Vacer Bauza- Mar
Mos
Martha
Conte
Luce EL Cromven
Amos P. Mo
Lee
Mos G.C
Nuss
Nusz . Aca
Ausses Duirow
Adela de W. Fras
RelSet
Caas
Stone
Woodsboro
Wm. D. Zimmerman
Evacuees Rebuild After Floods Amid Relief Efforts
Refuges from TeruTm settle into friends homes as welfare boards appeal for aid. American Red Cross and Salvation Army coordinate food and clothing distributions at Camp Bure and Camp Reese while churches and neighbors host families for another cold night.
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Ofica
Fards
Homer
Eefauren
A.ces Itoculetad
Che
Hefauret
James Ma
Red Cross
American Legion
Sabaton Army
Fredenck County Welfare Board
Copatea
Welfare Board
Umneum
Tnes
Edwad
The
American Cross
Tuston
Bure
Col Munsnower
Réese
Salvaton
Pont of Rocks
Weather Bureau
Urgent Demand For Farm To Market Roads Action
Baltimore report urges Maryland farmers to press for farm to market road funding from the work relief program. Secretary E. Wise warns emergency relief funds are allotted until June 20 1937 and that slow progress may lead to reallocations. He notes WPA officials seek results, even if it requires non-relief labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Co £ E. Wise
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
National Congress
Wise
WPA
Washington
Theose
Maryland
Court News Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds Noted
Fragmented items show marriage licenses for Carol Hayrs and Mary Virginia with ages and locales, plus transfers of property deeds and mentions of flood injury. Names and places appear garbled but indicate county records of unions and property actions with associated individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Hayrs
Jefferson
Mary Virgina
Fraderck
Rowe
Northeast Floods Leave Large Damage Across States
Floods across New England and the Ohio Valley kill at least 19 and leave 100000 homeless with damages rising to about 150 million dollars. President Roosevelt defers vacation to organize relief as Red Cross aids millions in 13 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hartford
Conn
Ohio Valley
Marietta
Portsmouth
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Red Cross
New York
Norheast
Mariella
Pittsburgh
Harford
Springfield
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Concord
Manchester
Keene
Hooksetc
Indus
Crincinamas
Kentucky
Wheeling
Miarella
Pomeroy
Middlepor
Oho
Renicekr
Mazeeta
Wheelz
Harpers Ferry
Wva
Pittsourgh
Maryland Forest Protection Requires 35 to 40 Towers
It is estimated that 35 to 40 primary towers will be necessary to shield all forested regions of Maryland from potential threats, ensuring comprehensive coverage and safety for the woodland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Conference Proposed To Take Up Flood Work
A joint conference of Maryland and West Virginia governments and state road heads was proposed to plan flood recovery in the Potomac region. Maryland and West Virginia officials seek federal funds for relief and flood control study. proposals include moving $5 million from 1935 relief to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
West Virgin
State Roads Commission
Burr Simpson
West Virgina
Congress
Onal
Hiis
Nei
Homer E. Tabler
Reeds Commission
Batan
Kump
West Virginia
Potomac
Jennings Randolph
Hasrock
Shepherdsown
W. Va
Harpers Perry
Willemswort
Lougdoun County
Harpers Ferry
Tydings
Radcliffe
Rep
Lewis
American Red Cross
Taxis Replace Trolleys In City Transit Strike
Tams have replaced trolley cars as the city transit system shifts to taxi service to conserve power. Bagerstonian company officials said the move may continue over the weekend. Passengers are urged to use taxis on routes between Myersgilt and Prederes and between Thurmorm and Predereze with 30 minute intervals. Insufficient buses limit coverage. some westbound service rerouted to Fred jerick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagerstonian Company
Offc
Als
PB. Vomae Edson Company
Wiliamsooe
Pompan
Myersgilt
Prederes
Thurmorm
Predereze
Bionweve
Seklersalle
Becau
Uco
Tex Bars
Waa
Fred. Jerick
Also Mentioned on This Page
PT. OF Rocks
Point of Rocks
TarceEs Sqnare
Agmalies
Stamp News Hives
Klein
Artholdi
New York Harbor
U.S
Rhode Island
Howe
Accorame
University of Maryland Extension Service
Farm Bureau Federation
Court News
Willi B Cutshil
Fisiher
Edgare Holand
George D Miller
Gaashier
Son-Inlaw
Lovenoerger
Johnstown
Light and Power Service
Oridge
Temmorgass
Joanstown
Ers
Delaware
Philadelphia
Everett V. Moser
Middletown
Basehour
Western, Md
Frederick
Hendrickson
Linden Hills
Chas. S. Woodruff
Mer
W. Patrick Telephone
Baltmore
Board of Estimates of
Balimore
Ery
Qateh
Carty’s
Furniture
Carty’s” Co. C. Carty, Inc
Patrick St
Frederick, Md
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