Maryland flood tolls and bridge repairs loom large
State officials, bridge damage totals, and flood relief plans dominate discussions in Frederick and Western Maryland. Estimates place Potomac bridge replacement costs at 1.0 to 1.25 million yearly, with widespread damage from Point of Rocks to Cumberland prompting federal aid appeals and coordinated rehab efforts.
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Frederick county
Adj
Milton A. Reckord
Frederick
jetree
Cumberland
C .Maryland Regiment
R. F. Bar
District of Columbia
itia
Elmer F. Mawer
Camp Ritchie
State Roads Commission
federicks
Jessco
Potomac river
roads bureau
Point of Rocks
Pere
Homer E. Tabier
Nathan L. South
Maryland
Nice
Harry W LeGore
A. E. Derr
Commissioner Board
Jess
Frederick County Retail Merchants Association
Francis Scott Fey
Frederick Clearing House Association
Thomas A. Linthcum
Tables
Linticum
Holmes D. Baker
James GH. Gambrill, Jr
A. LeRoy McCarder
Re Ames Hendrickson
Sam W. Ma f
EB, Delaplaine
Jesse W. Kolb
W Glinton McSnerry
G. Mantz Besani
Welker Carty
Henry
Ramsburgh
John A. Shies
Raph W. Boyer
Seed sufferers co
Edweed
Delian
retary
Brunsw
Harpers Ferry
Harpacs
alermoon
Baltimore
Ohio
Harpers Feny
West Virginia
Stouffer
Stouter
E. C. Kelaure
Enesville
Brunswick
admra
Williamsport
Lucketts
uucks
Glace Valley Baking Company
br Wey
Washington Corp
Carl Dilinger
B. H. Ceci
Cumberjland
Virgnia
Washington
escomm
Potomac
Conference on Flood Held in Washington March 23
Washington reports describe a national flood emergency conference drawing delegates from 12 affected states. Talks focus on funding and relief, with $304000 already allocated from public works and WPA efforts for food and clothing, while Red Cross and local agencies provide aid.
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Washington
Maite
California
Repre- Seway
Goldsborough
Demos
Maryland
Onw
West Virgina
Surplus Relet Corporation
WPA
American Red Cross
Weller National Committeeman slate set with no opposition
The Republican county committee reports six candidates for delegates to the state convention and the national convention, all aligned with Governor Nice’s program. Primary May 4 will determine the slate, with no anticipated contests and broad support for Weller’s bid as Republican National Committeeman from Maryland.
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Aero S. Harp
FL Steiner
A. Mehrie Ezker
Winnie T. Bote Alter
esths
foloams
E. Austin James
cha
Republican County
Siar
ater
O. E. Wells
Maryland
Weler
Nice
iti
Republian
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Think Montgomery Tax Rate Will Be Lowered
Montgomery County may see a lower tax rate after Alber M Boule is appointed attorney to the Montgomery County Commissioners Boule is a Rockville financier and vice-president of Farmers Banking and Trust Co The board weighs the views of Boule adviser Hagner a veteran Democrat and conservative financier The 1960s budget process previously boosted the rate by 60 cents due to heavy bonded debt from prior administrations Fusion party leaders note their influence in past budgets
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Rockvile
Alber M. Boule
Montgomery County
Boule
Farmers Banking 4&5 Trust Co
Rockville
Rob D. Hagner
Hagner
Edward Peter
attorne
Peter
attommers
Fusion
Fusion camm
U S Aid Sought In Battle Anniversary
Washington observers mark a March anniversary with calls for continued U S aid and commemoration by lawmakers and veterans groups. Officials note ongoing support efforts and discuss future observances at federal and local levels.
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U. S
Garden Club Meeting Highlights and Floral Displays
Members gathered for the Garden Club meeting in Augustine Florida. A program featured hand arrangements and flowers with Mrs. Jozeph H. Appie presiding over the Garden Crus event.
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Fredencs
Augustine
al seesons
Jozeph H. Appie
Maryland bridges project eyed by administration
The administration favors an appropriation for war state reprtations in Virginia and West Virginia to build the Harper’s Ferry roadstown bridges and to repair the Pant of Rocks and Hancock bridges, with all four to be made free immediately.
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Maryland
Chambers of Commerce
a. Poiny
Rocks
Harpers inerdstown
Hancock
Morgan county
W. Vaz
An- MAaDo
State Roads Commission
Harper's Ferry
Shepherdstown
Point of Rocks
Virginia
West
Pant of Rocks
Weather Summary for March 11, 1935
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 am with 11.25 inches recorded for March. March totals compare to last year with high temperatures around 59 degrees yesterday and 64 for the year, low last night at 1 degree. Sunset at 6:25 pm, sunrise 6:09 pm tomorrow, moonrise 6:35 am, moonset 8:45 pm.
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Norma
Engelbrecht Diary Tells Of '77 Flood
Fragmented diary entry describes heavy flood in Potomac area with two feet of water entering buildings. References suggest water depths four feet in tunnels and streets, with mentions of locations near Ritz and Monocey Junction. Describes wrecked roads and high water across November.
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Engelbrecht
R. ae
Metro der Rater Brown
Pont
Ritz
Geo
Jacub
Good Neighbor Policy Praised By Roosevelt at Rollins College
President Roosevelt accepts an honorary Doctor of Literature from Rollins College in Winter Park Florida and Mrs Roosevelt receives the Alternon Sydney medallion for the couple's attendance at chapel exercises. Roosevelt praises the good neighbor policy as fostering national understanding over local domination during his Florida visit en route to a fishing cruise.
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Rollins College
Winter Park
Frs
Roosevelt
Alternon Sydney
Salvation Army Fund Reaches Halfway Mark
The Salvation Army reports $1,750 raised in its Home Service Appeal led by Captain Bernard Co Morris local commander. A Saturday tag day brought in strong results as half the fifty workers have reported. Robert L Smith chairs the drive and hopes for completion this week to aid flood victims and upcoming needs.
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Salvation Army
Bernard Co
A Morris
rocess
condh
Robert L Smith
Morris
Moms
League Council Acts On Plea To Two Nations
The council presents a new plea to two nations amid debates on ending prewar restrictions. It references proposals touching governance and military forces, mentioning officials and terms unclear in the fragmented text.
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League Council
Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Shaft
A Golden Wedding Anniversary is celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Keedy Shaft in Jefferson. The event honors the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Prank Shaft and her husband.
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Prank Shaft
dauga
Keedy Shaft
Jefferson
Mussolini declares new war path and replaces Chamber
In Rome Premier Mussolini unveils a move to place major industries under armed services, forming key industries run by the government or mixed bodies. He replaces the Chamber of Deputies with a Council of Guilds and vows total control of war materials profits.
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Assoced
Rome
Musseg
Chamber of Deputies
council of guards
Chamber of Paseists
Mussolini
Austria
Hungary
Grand Assembly of Corporations
National Council
Chamber
Council of Guilds
Havoc Wrought In Lewisburg Flood Report
A Lewisburg family reports severe flood damage after water flooded their cellar and surrounding areas. Roads closed, bridges overwhelmed, and trains halted as boats ferried residents to higher ground.
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W.T. Staley
Lewisburg
Ris
Matthew P. Staley
Staley
Empiores
Market street
Bev
Matthew Slaler
Welfare Board Mails Checks to 428 Persons
Frederick County Welfare Board mailed checks totaling to 428 recipients over the weekend. Executive secretary J Sheldon Yurrer reported the figure, noting about a 35 rise from the previous month. Average payment runs about 15 dollars per person monthly, covering March 15 through April 15.
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Frederick
Ohio Flood Waters Recede After Widespread Damage
Flood waters across Ohio and neighboring states threaten homes and infrastructure. Port cities including Portsmouth face cresting levels while authorities coordinate relief and rehabilitation efforts. Connecticut imposes strict measures to prevent looting as waters recede from affected areas.
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Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
Ohio
Hartford
Conn
Washington Experts Predict War Within Two Years
Diplomatic circles in Washington expect a European war within the next two years with France Britain and Soviet Russia weighing preventive action. British policy aims to delay conflict while rearmament proceeds and Hitler’s plans remain uncertain amid rising tensions. Flood reports across Pennsylvania Ohio and New York add to a troubling backdrop of instability and emergency responses.
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RODNEY DUFCHER
Washington
sithin
England
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Soviet
Russia
Britain
London
France
Rhineland
Dern Orders Army Engineer To Help
Secretary Dern ordered Lieutenant Colonel Glen E. Edgerton to Harrisburg to coordinate district engineers in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. He will oversee an immediate survey of Hood conditions in Maryland Eastern Pennsylvania and New York to assess damage and plan preventive work for the future based on this year’s flood crests.
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Hartford
mies
Lowell
Springfold
Northampton
Mass
Haverhill
Wilkes Barre
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Berwick
Ohio
Huntington
W. Va
Portsmoth
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Pittsb
Washington
Dern
Glen E. Edgerton
army engineers
Herrisburg
Balitimore
New York
Hood
Maryland
New York state
Industrial Specialties Lead Rally In Turbulent Market
Industrial specialties led a quiet market rally with gains across several major stocks. Deere and Montgomery Ward among principal advances, while several issues including Ette and bonds showed mixed performance as trading opened.
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Indus specialties
J.T. Case
Deere
Internati ter
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roabucx
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
Bethlehem
Universal Type
Ambdia Gas
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
Santa
New York
ette
Gedaboa
Emmitsburg Firemen Host Oyster Roast and Talks
About 150 attended the oyster roast at the Emmitsburg Fire Company Hall. Members from Lions Club and fire companies in Frederick and neighboring towns joined in the event. The Frederick County Firemen's Association holds its annual three day convention in Emmitsburg in August, with Charles P. Mort of Emmitsburg serving as president this year.
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Emmitsburg
Maryland Day Banks Closed for Legal Holiday
Postal and banking operations suspend as Maryland Day is observed. Government offices may operate on limited hours while public services adjust to the holiday schedule.
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Maryland
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He- ELSIOWN company
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Mammoth
WELLER
Montgomery
Salvation Army Fund
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Ehicch
Couns
Rechsfuehrer
Premier
Italy
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Associated Press
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Army Engineer
Col. Edgerton
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