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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1938
Page
6
A community chest for the city has been formed with a mission to support local needs. Five organizations are named as participants, guiding the initiative and coordinating fundraising and outreach efforts.
A public meeting approved incorporation of The Community Chest of Frederick Inc. Provisions set a directorate from participating agencies and officers to run funds, with a spring financial drive around May 15. Key organizers include Rev Dr B W Meeks and leaders from Salvation Army and YMCA.
New York reports by the Rockefeller Foundation announce a new yellow fever vaccine as the first general public option. The foundation cites 40 000 vaccinations in South America over the past year and predicts lasting protection for the United States from yellow fever. Previously Rockefeller vaccines were limited to a few recipients due to complexity.
Blossoms appeared ten days ahead of schedule on the capital’s famous Japanese cherry trees, upsetting the National Park Service and the Board of Trade. They opened before festival setup and crowd patrols could be arranged. Superintendent C. Marshall Finnan said they fooled us and would make a magnificent showing this weekend.
On the National Highway two miles east of Funks town a hazardous stretch with many fatal accidents will be relocated this summer the State Roads Commission announced it will seek bids early in the season for the project the state purchased a portion of the farm needed for the new route last year.
Rogers owes no duty to repair the building’s lower portion unless contracted. Rice holds an easement for second floor support tied to the building’s existence. destruction by time or fire ends that easement. If the lower floor is rebuilt similarly, Rice’s right may continue, but Rogers controls its practical value.
London reports a prolonged cabinet and Commons session over defense funding tied to Hitlers moves in Europe. Neville Chamberlain and aides discussed a foreign policy statement as a 2.5 billion pound five year program may rise, while Wedgwood pushed six month asylum and nationality relief for Austrian refugees. Austrian envoy Baron Franckenstein departed London amid German pressure.
Washington reports a string of amendments to restrict President Roosevelt under the reorganization bill were defeated in the Senate. Supporters predicted final passage tomorrow, while opponents warned of extended debate and moves to return the bill to committee. In seven votes no amendment secured a winning majority as ties favored administration forces.
Washington police hold Lynn Glover a salesman for Frederick county authorities on a local indictment alleging he secured 200 dollars from Chester Baker a Frederick business man through false pretense. A detainer was lodged by Roy A. Hiltner with the Washington police for Glover who was captured by capias. State's Attorney Sherman P. Bowers said Glover will fight extradition. He is said to be charged with obtaining the money in connection with alleged oil royalties in Oklahoma. He sent a deed to Baker related to the royalties. Bond was arranged for 500 dollars in Washington for his appearance in thirty days while further investigation proceeds. About 100000 veterans remain eligible for World War bonus bonds totaling about 84000000 dollars. Applications permitted through 1930.
The meeting announced Thompson will run despite earlier illness. A. Harner also seeks to succeed himself as a town commissioner. Election set for May 3 to choose a burgess and three commissioners. Hold-over commissioners are Joan D. Elder and Thornton Rogers. Middletown and Emmitsburg nominate candidates for burgess and commissioners with April 1 elections. several contenders named. Additional item notes proposals on school bus transport to parochial schools and local perfume odor availability.
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