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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1938
Page
6
Health officer reports seven children involved in a reported auto swindle incident in Staunton. A man described as a seven children man was held by authorities following the ruse. Three victims were scratched more severely than others in the confrontation.
A brindle bulldog, owner unknown, attacked several children at the North Market Street School this morning. Most children sustained minor scratches. one torn clothing incident reported. Health officer Dr E C Kefauver notes quarantine and observation for the dog with rabies checks to determine further treatment. Several named local children treated. Dr Rohrer of the State Health Department advised local action. The dog was playing in the yard before school and has been quarantined under vet guidance.
The House approved the administration's naval expansion bill by 291 to 100. The measure authorizes 46 new warships 22 auxiliaries and 950 airplanes costing 731 million dollars. It includes three battleships two aircraft carriers nine cruisers 23 destroyers nine submarines and 930 planes for a minimum of 3 000 total aircraft. The bill now goes to the Senate. A prior Republican bid to send it back to committee with ship reductions failed. Third dividend at Montgomery County National Bank of Rockville will be 10 percent of withheld depositors funds.
Weather note shows 24 hour precipitation to 7 2 am none. March precipitation 2.20 inches versus normal 3.32 inches. March 1937 precipitation 1.38 inches. High yesterday 75, last year 47. Low last night 49, last year 40. Sun sets 6.22 pm, rises 6.1 am. Moon rises 12.06 am, sets 9.58 am.
Frederick DeMolay alumni will confer three degrees at the third annual reunion on Tuesday evening March 22. About 150 attendees are expected, including alumni Masons and active members, with Richard Croxton Hutcheson Lester William Boyer and Jonas Vernon Summers to receive degrees. The program includes a business meeting led by L. Sheridan Barber and an after-program reception with guests from Baltimore Washington and Hagerstown.
Whitney testifies he was short last November and that J P Morgan & Co aided with a personal loan of 31082000. He says he misappropriated securities in the New York Stock Exchange protu fund and pledged them. The gratuity fund committee demanded return of the securities, his brothers helped, and he pleads guilty to two grand jury larceny indictments. He claims sole responsibility for his Wall Street brokerage firm crash.
Governor Harry Nice rejected the state comptroller William Gordy Jr remarks on the road program saying federal approval allows the Maryland Roads Commission to proceed. Gordy cited a backlog delaying the 1938 plan to aid the forthcoming campaign. Chief Engineer Nathan Smith will disclose details within days.
Washington and Alegany counties WPA projects will be inspected Tuesday by Harry D. Williar Jr and Charles F. Barne feld officials, with Fred W. Springer present. They will depart Frederick at 8:30 am and return at night, touring sites including Hagerstown airport, the Johnson Heights School stadium in Cumberland seating 2000, and Williamsport public library along with other WPA sites completed by WPA forces.
President Roosevelt sent postmaster nominations to the Senate noting Mt Airy is slated for Ralph Sellman. The telegram lists other appointments in Maryland Kitzmiller Westermport Westminster and Newton Square along with Charles Town Amos Moore and Stanley Cropp in various towns.
New York markets opened with gains but the early advance was trimmed as trading wobbled by the fourth hour. The pound sterling rose to about 4.95 dollars as losses and deficiencies in volume persisted from the prior Friday.
In a village near Grasse a monument to Peach Melba's inventor is unveiled. A statue of Camembert's discoverer stands at Vimoutiers. Madame Poulard, famed omelette maker, is enshrined at Mont Saint Michel in a national tribute to gastronomy figures.
Frederick county Orphans Court denies probate to Etzler will after finding Roscoe E L Butler not of sound mind when he drafted it. Administrators approve a compromise distributing a >100000 estate to Home for the Aged and Orphans Home with half to relatives. Court funds directed to debts taxes and upkeep. detailed final disposition outlined. Welfare board official presents on county public welfare origins and operations before local ministers group, stressing nonpartisan staff and burdens from WPA and NYA workload.
Michael Fugmann was denied relief in the state supreme court for Pennsylvania 1926 Easter bombing cases. Three people died when packages resembling Easter gifts exploded in Supre county homes after he allegedly mailed the bombs. The trial heard the dying statement attributed to a wife of a victim confirming Fugmann’s guilt.
A three day criminal appeals docket opened in Circuit Court with one drunken driving appeal withdrawn another postponed and several traffic cases disposed. Judge Arthur D Willard presided and a petit jury was summoned to return Tuesday for nine appeals. George M Duncan of Baltimore had his appeal postponed due to illness with potential appearance Wednesday. Duncan was fined 101 on May 26 for drunken and reckless driving. Bennettt filed to dismiss another drunken driving conviction from May 29 with a 100 fine. State's Attorney Bowers moved on a reckless driving charge with a 1 fine. Willard reversed two prior judgments in a Park W Mills case over a head on collision near Burkittsville, Mills had fines for improper lane use and reckless driving. Witnesses included State Officer Cecil and local figures. Additional matters involved Walter Powell and an unrelated theft case about four automobiles. proceedings continued due to Warfield's illness, bonds remained in effect.
WPA workers prepare the curb and gutter project on East Patrick Street near the fair grounds with work on 4th Street underway and scheduled to begin Saturday.
About thirty WPA workers were to start a curb and gutter job on the south side of East Patrick street extending the paved area by one third. The work includes 2,800 feet of curb and gutter with a 45 foot street width after widening. Other projects include sewer and water service extensions on West Fourteenth street and transforming an old yard into a public park.
Preparations for the sixty seventh Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Maryland conclave in Cumberland on May 18 are underway. About 1 000 visitors are expected with events including a parade drill at commanderies, a grand officers reception at State Armory, women’s card party at Ali Ghan Shrine Club, excursions, free movies, a business session at Masonic Temple, and a State Armory reception and dance hosted by Antioch Commandery. Grant A Wiebel, past commander of Antioch, is a candidate for grand commander.
Francis H. Urner of Catonsville was elected president of Potomac Motor Lines Inc, formed after taking over Brenner Motor Lines and merging with Stanton E. Massie operations. The new line operates in Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia.
A public meeting to consider the draft constitution and by laws for the proposed Community Chest will be held Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The eighteen member committee appointed February 16 has completed its work and is ready to report.
Bellefonte Pa Mar 21 AP Martin Sullivan 74 a former Duquesne Pa patrolman was executed in the electric chair today for slayings tied to molestation cases. He was the oldest person ever executed in the state and the 269th to die by electrocution.
State Officer J A West filed charges Sunday evening against Gustave Tsarnes of Brooklyn and Constantin Stamoulis of New York City for failing to stop at a boulevard sign near Worman's mill north of Frederick. Each posted 55 collateral. Edward E Olsen of Pittsburgh was charged with speeding 45 miles per hour and posted 25 collateral.
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