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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1938

Page

7

Youth Week Officials Take Charge At City Hall

Frederick High School principal announces eighteen senior students named as temporary city officials for two hours during Youth Week. Roles include Mayor Kenneth Alexander and aldermen George Stup Robert Gardner Leslie Moore John Satis ar Lawrence Rice, plus Chief of Police Robert Whitmore City engineer Alien Quynn Jr City attorney Glenn Orrison and others. Dinner at Francis Scott Key hotel with Dr. Fred G. Holloway as speaker precedes a hobby show and Thursday soap box derby on West Second Street.

City Hall A. L.leary Frederick High School Kenneth Alexander George Stup Robert Gardner Leslie Moore John Satisar Lawrence Rice Robert Whitmore Alien Quynn, Jr Glenn Orrison City Register William Crist Staley John Herbert Stately Elijah Hartman Healty Robert Staley Stanley Wilkins Ames Ewing Arthur Cole Guyamsburg Culler J. Walker Ae Carty Bcters C. Cyril Klein Bar. Carty Mr. Klein Francis Scott Key Fred G. Holloway Western Maryland College Fred W. Springer Winchester Hall West Second Street North Beniz Street West College Terrace

Safety Films Shown To Students At High School

At Frederick High School two safety films We Drive and Challenge To Chance were shown to about 1,100 students in three showings this morning. Ralph W. Boyer of the Automobile Association of Maryland organized the program at Miss Mary Shuff’s English class. Prof A L Leary spoke before each showing about safe driving, traffic rules, and road signs. The films will also be shown at Taurman High School on Wednesday at ten o clock.

Frederick High School Ralph W. Boyer Frederick Automobile Association of Maryland Mary & Shuff A. L. Leary Taurman Hish

Sight-Seeing Tours Stop at Francis Scott Key Hotel

Three tour groups include Frederick on their itinerary and stay at the Francis Scott Key hotel in coming days. Tonight 63 students from a New Zealand high school led by J A Silver will have a supper party at the hotel. A Green Tours group from Boston will lunch there Wednesday. A New England high school group led by Miss Doris Wyman of Revere High School will dine stay and breakfast there Thursday after arriving via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

I Frederick Francis Scott Key Zeaaland High School J. A. Silver Baltimore and Railroad Boston Mass Pss New England Doris Wyman Revere High School Bos Jton Baltimore and Ohio

Conference Notes on Labor Relations Bust of Duty

A Washington report from May 3 references an AP item about a Nebraska senator and concerns over compulsory measures affecting workers. It mentions a meeting of ten at the annual conference of the United States Chamber of Commerce and touches on labor relations duties.

Washington Sen Nebraska Hipaa Sonal Sed States Chamber of Commerce

Settlement Looms In Foxville Condemnation Case

A potential settlement of a condemnation suit in Circuit Court involves Irving A. Fox owner of land needed for a 470 by 15 foot strip near Foxville. The State Roads Commission seeks the land for a road project linking Washington county to State highway 81 while debates continue over the route through the Catoctin area and nearby recreational land.

Foxville Irving A. Fox State Roads Commission Fox Thomas C. Fox Leslie XN. Coblent Alt. Fox Garfield-Deerfield Washington County Thurmont Sabillasville Catoctin Deerfeld Middletown-Jefferson Woodsboro Libertytown Point of Rocks Brunswick

Women's Peace Group Officers Are Elected

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Frederick branch elected Mrs. Howard N. Maxwell as president at the annual meeting held at the M C A. Other officers include Miss Alvida Delashmutt as vice president Miss Grace English as recording secretary and Mrs. Etchison re elected treasurer Leah B. Alien served as vice president presiding Dr Louise R. Heath resigned as president in January and reported on a state meeting in Sandy Springs. A constitution was adopted and books on peace will be given to the C Burr Artz Library for Good Will Day May 18. Three famous views were described: Beka's Plateau from the Lebanons, the Vale of Cashmir, and the Mediterranean from Taormina.

Howard N. Maxwell Women's International League For Peace, and Freedom Frederick Alvida Delashmutt Grace English Etchison Leah B. Alien Louise R. Heath C. Burr Artz

Community Chest drive gains pace as industries respond

Freder ick campaign notes encouraging responses from many quarters. Larger industries cooperate, pledge cards distributed to workers, and appeals stress voluntary gifts. First list of contributors and amounts will be published by tomorrow afternoon, with headquarters at Francis Hotel and the Maryland State School for the Deaf. Dr. Ignatius Bjortee leads the drive, while other officials explain allocations and the plan on air. The goal is 15 250 by week’s end despite factors.

Frede ‘Community Chest Cooper-Ating Francis, iSeatt Key Hotel Ignatius Bjortee Maryland State School For the Deaf Frederick Parsons Newman Cuest Newman Kiwanis Club Hotel Frederick Charles McC. Mathias

G Man Killed In Duel With Former Convict

FBI agent William R. Ramsey, 33, died from four gunshot wounds after a gun battle with former Indiana convict Earlywine at a rural home near Danville. Earlywine was killed. his 7 year old son Virgil was wounded. Ramsey’s mother traveled by plane from Seattle to his bedside.

Danville William R. Ramsey Federal Bureau of Investigation Indiana Lake View Hospital Seattle Ramsey Joe Earwine Earlywine Virgil

LO Men Trapped By Water Tunnel Cave In

A cave-in in the Monteteilo Water tunnel near Baltimore trapped 10 workmen 200 feet underground as rescuers cut through a 150 ton rock mass to reach a hole and free them. The accident occurred May 2 and rescue teams worked to uncover the workers as they waited in the tunnel.

Baltimore New Monteteilo

125 Women At Lunch Held By Church Group

One hundred twenty five women from city and county reserved for an interdenominational luncheon at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church at one pm. Attendees came from Trinity, Church of the Brethren, All Saints, Evangelical Reformed, Grace Evangelical and Reformed, Evangelical Fanean church, Calvary, and Presbyterian churches. Mrs. Harry Goedeke of Baltimore, former India missionary, spoke on Unity In Christian Service. She had spoken at Lutheran services since arrival, with singing led by Robert L. Smith and vocal solos by Mrs. Lincoln D. Engelbrecht. Luncheon supported by the Federated Church Women of Frederick, presided by Mrs. Travert.

Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Church of the Brethren All Saints Episcopal Church The Evangelical Reformed Church Grace Evangelical and Reformed Evangelical Fanean Church T the Presbyterian Church Harry Goedeke Baltimore India Lutheran Church Unity In Christian Service Goedeke Amos J. Traver Evangelical Lutherans Parsonage Geedeke Lutheran Robert L. Smith Lincoln D. Engelbrecht Harker Oy Pease Engel Brecht Charies T. Butcher Tne Lunenson Federaied Frederick Travert

Hosiery Industry urged rehabilitation aim by federation

Dr George W. Tastor, a University of Pennsylvania professor, urged the American Federation of Hosiery Workers to include rehabilitation of the industry among its objectives. He cited a decline in the number of machines in the Philadelphia area as proof of the need for such a movement.

Cnariance N.C George W. Tastor American Federation of Hosiery Workers University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Chinese seven mile advance in Shantung fronts thrusts 800000 ready

Chinese dispatches from Shanghai report a seven mile breakthrough on the south Shantung front, claiming the Japanese line buckled under the onslaught. The dispatches say the move marks the first thrust of a broader Chinese offensive with 800000 men prepared to take part.

Shanghai Shantung

Frederick disposal plant readies start on short schedule

Motors poised to run a $125000 disposal plant as officials authorize near yearlong plan. Sludge from 625 connected properties justifies operation, with two hours daily filtering anticipated. Plant will handle up to 15 tons daily and feed clarified sewage to the Monocacy river via filtration and concentration tanks.

Frederick City PWA Elmer St C. Maxwell W. H.l Thompson T. W. Hacker Whitman, Reynardt and Smith

Stocks Recover Some Of Their Recent Losses

New York May 3 AP Stocks retried fractions of losses to around two points with an upswing after initial profit taking. Turnover reached about 600000 shares as aircrafts copper utilities and specialties led the advance while rails did little. Declines of seven or eight sessions trimmed about half of March low rally losses and Sterling rose to 4.98 dollars.

New York Washington Sterling

Cerror Star Names New Coach For Police Department Football Team

Police Commissioner Willem P. Lawson appoints Ray AlcHobie, former Western Maryland College football star and assistant coach under Dick Harlow, as coach of the new police department football team in Baltimore on May 3.

Baltimore Willem P. Lawson Ray AlcHobie Western Maryland College Dick Harlow Police Department

Named to WPA Post Miss Dorothy Worrilow Appointed

Miss Dorothy C Worrilow named area supervisor of the works progress administration recreation program announced today by WPA area representative Fred W Springer. Worrilow is a Hood College graduate.

WPA Dorothy C. Worrilow Works Progress Administration Fred W. Springer Worrilow Hood College

White House blocks changes to relief fund control

Washington May 3 AP reports the White House opposes restricting the Presidents discretionary power over relief funds. A Roosevelt spokesman told a House subcommittee that ending direct appropriation to the President would violate his wishes and the current system may continue. Senators may push restrictions but support for speed and coordination in relief projects remains.

Washington White House Roosevelt House Works Progress Administration Woodrum Den

Moose Officers For Year Are Installed In Lodge No. 371

Frederick Lodge No. 371 Loyal Order of Moose installed new officers led by Dictator Guy F. Waltz and Vice Dictator John E. Ridenour. Past Dictators Night observed with scripts by Charles C. Mercer and Howard M. Albaugh. Refreshments followed the meeting at the West South street home.

Frederick Lodge Loyal Order of Moose West South Street Guy F. Waltz John E. Ridenour Clinton E. Keller Guy W. Nusz Jesse N. Smith Sterling L. Black Roy R. Gosnell Howard M. Albaugh Charles C. Mercer Guy Anders James Matrone Benjamin K. Shull Albert MM. Smith Jesse N Smith Chester FL McKenzie

Weather Record Precipitation May to Date

May to date none with May normal precipitation 3.89 inches. Reported May precipitation 3037-332 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to May 1 4.13 inches. Yesterday high temperature 34 degrees. High today 76. Low last night 48. Moon rise 9.13 a m. moon set 11.49 p m. Sun sets 7.05 p m. sun rises 1.09 a m.

Hitler Mussolini Show Heightens European Crisis

Thousands of Italians cheer Hitler as Mussolini hosts the leader amid fascist display. France boosts military strength and taxes to counter the crisis. Chamberlain gains Commons support for the Czechoslovak situation. In China, Japanese assaults fail as Chinese counterattacks push lines forward.

Associated Press Europe Germany Czechoslovakia Hitler Seip Brenner Pass Tyrol Fuhrer Brenner Rome France Teruel China

Garden Club Trip To DuPont Gardens Wednesday

Frederick Garden Club members and guests totaling twenty nine will depart by bus at eight o clock Wednesday morning for a day trip to the DuPont Gardens in Wilmington Delaware. Picnic lunches will be carried. Committee on arrangements includes Mrs John W Quynn and Mrs Henry R Shoemaker.

Frederick Helena Stauffer Frank C. Nicodemus Walkersville Richard W. Walker Urbana Edward H. Sharpe Robert L. Warfield R. E. Town Samuel E. Brown, Jr Arthur E. Levy Anna Brown Grace Neidig Adam B. Lampe Martha C. Carson Wiliam M. Storm Francis J. Newman Richard F. Nairn A. B. Collmus Philip F. Lee Elizabeth Knott Henry R. Shoemaker Carlos de Garmendia Tuscarora John W. Quynn Braddock Heights Committee On

Bishop Davenport Plans Episcopal Resignation

The Rt Rev George W Davenport bishop of the Easton diocese announced his impending resignation at the dioceses 70th annual convention in Salisbury He said he will present his resignation to the House of Bishops at their next meeting November 27 citing reduced capacity to meet the exhausting duties of the role Also noted is a passing reference to an unrelated Carlsbad Caverns fact about cave mice in New Mexico.

Salisbury George W. Davenport Easton House of Bishops

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Youth Week Soap Box Derby Ukely End Foxville Farm Women’s Peace Group Beka’s Plateau Lebanons Syria Vale of Cashmir Mediterranean Taormina Sicily Q'Conor Jackson Lished Ags Hinaryland Mullard E. Tydings Morstand Tydings Howard W. Jackson U.S. Senate G-Man Calvary M. E. Church Crow Crow's Nest Charleston S.C Virgin Islands Thomas Qualters Maxwell Senate Woase Cerror Star Mussolini Garden Club Davenport Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico
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