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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
9
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Fragmentary item mentions Mr Danne planning with Fredex and Mr C on a city street. A Wednesday reference hints at a visit to the South for a meeting. There is a cryptic amount and a commissioner or bank reference, with unclear context.
The Community Chest drive reports 2363 dollars raised on day two toward a 15250 dollar goal, bringing two-day total to 5627. Campaign chair Dr Ignatius Bjorlee calls the results satisfactory given card returns. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Friday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with an on-air appeal at 12:45 pm.
A series of traffic charges from 1922 to present saw Earl T. Strube of Frederick Junction have his license revoked by Motor Vehicle Examiner W. Dana Rudy after forfeiture of a $100 collateral for drunken driving. Strube, facing a second drunken driving charge within four months, had previously paid seven fines for other offenses. In separate cases, William A. Durkin, James R. Dubel, and William E Hopkins faced suspensions for speeding and reckless driving, with Raymond W. Bartlett's case left indefinite. Further hearings were set in Rockville and other towns as Examiner Rudy traveled to continue proceedings. A drunk driving case also resulted in J. C. Dixon of Charleston, S. C., being fined $100 and beginning a 31-day jail term after pleading guilty to drunken driving and a related reckless driving charge. Another hearing concerned Nick Christodoulou of Baltimore for hit-and-run after an accident near Buckeystown.
A car owned by Frank Nikirk on West Fifth Street was found afire in an alley near North Bentz Street. Interior damage was extensive and origin undetermined. The Junior engine and Cypress truck fought the blaze with booster streams. Earlier, the Uniteds responded to a false alarm at Franklin and East South Streets. a second fire was reported near East Patrick Street but proved false.
Most alcoholic beverage licenses in Frederick county have been renewed or obtained by the start of the new license year. Traders have until May 31 to secure licenses without penalty, with a 10 percent late fee after that date. Receipts total $8,151 from located licenses, with categories for beer on and off sale, liquor, clubs, and pinball licenses. A hearing was set in the court house on an objection to a Hot-Cha Club license, while another hearing was to consider a Beer license for Hitselberger amid a fatal crash involving minors tied to Hitselberger beer.
Senator Milton L. Veasey of Worcester announced he will not seek reelection to the Maryland Senate after eight years in office. He cited length of service and retirement from this phase of public life, fueling speculation about a possible run for an executive state post.
An attorney, his wife, and a 26 year old writer of children's stories are jailed in Charles County Maryland awaiting grand jury action on charges they beat to death a 65 year old handyman. The trio T Maunce Wampler former Washington lawyer Mrs Wyvil L Haslam Wampler and Alan Back 26 were ordered held for the grand jury after a hearing last night.
Walla Walla, May 5 AP Yon and her son DeCasto Earl Mayer face unprecedented claims after a 73 year old mother described in detail four killings. Deputy prosecutor John Schermer said Mayer killed James Eugene Bassett in Seattle a decade ago and dismembered the body. The mother also alleged two other victims in Montana and Idaho. Both are jailed for grand larceny as investigators pursued bodies and corroborating proof.
New York May 5 AP report says utilities led a market rally after early losses as investors awaited signs of a conciliatory move toward public service corporations. Light profit taking emerged late. gains up to two points were trimmed. About 700000 shares changed hands. The French franc was revalued to 2.79 cents, with Paris showing strength while other European markets moved narrowly. Sterling fell to 4.99 dollars.
Flying squads of state police carried bench warrants for the arrest of 104 of 107 persons named in 203 indictments returned by a special grand jury investigation of vice and gambling in Philadelphia. Three already were in custody. Arrests followed the grand jury report asserting larger gambling operations were immune from investigation from 1936 to 1937.
In New York on May, Venus and Mars will appear side by side in the western sky at 7 p m Eastern standard time. This is the closest approach of two major planets since 1898 and, without glasses, they will look like a single star to observers.
Salt Lake City May 5 The vital statistics division reports Anderson tops Utah names with 5 180, Johnsons 3 049, Smiths 4 552 tying with Peteous. The data shows which families are most common in the state.
Washington May 5 AP Over tures by the American Federation of Labor for a business labor act receive informal approval from many United States Chamber of Commerce delegates. The federation urges private industry to create work opportunities to overcome unemployment and calls for cooperation between labor and industry under private ownership. Chamber leaders signal possible response and discuss wage hour reform and NLBR reform as ways to show cooperation with industry.
Mrs Ernest C Webb was reelected president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church at a meeting hosted by Mrs Gilmore R Flautt. 49 members attended a luncheon before the business session.
Brunswick Charles Boyer of that place was Tuesday placed under a suspended sentence by Justice William F Campbell for failing to pay a board bill of 11 charged by George Gletner. Boyer made arrangements to pay the bill. The arrest trial was led by Deputy Sheriff John R. F.
A Frederick survey shows food prices at low levels overall with some meats, sugar, flour, and eggs easing while potatoes stay high compared with last year. Canned asparagus commands unusually high prices though canned fruits stay elevated. cauliflower may drop soon as lemons rise with warmer weather. Pineapple peaks mid June and strawberries fall as June approaches.
The State Roads Commission announced bids would be received until May 17 for one mile of road from Point of Rocks toward Brunswick. The project includes 94 mile of screened surface macadam on the east side of Catoctin mountain starting at Point of Rocks Dours road. The unfinished link between the new road and Brunswick’s concrete stretch aims to connect the two towns eventually. The Brunswick road was built by the Commission five years ago.
Stagehand the Winter Brooke favorite was withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby by owner Maxwell Howard after developing a high fever. Earl Sande, retired jockey turned trainer, said a late recovery might allow a Derby run but then the Preakness on May 14 would be impossible.
A two day Police Court session opens tonight with trials for assault and battery. Ray Fields 30 year old WPA worker faces charges for allegedly striking Walter Jackson WPA foreman on the head with a stone at a Broad Run project. William Burras faces similar charges by Ray Talbott, Brunswick. Ruby Sonfrank 4674 North Bentz street to be tried on disorderly conduct. Lloyd Hammond, colored, charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct, arrested Wednesday night by Lieut Blumenauer and Officer Dorsey.
Republicans in Pennsylvania claim the Democratic row is greatly improving the party’s chances to regain the state after 1934. State GOP chairman G Edward Green says the situation is better now than before.
Japan's war makers invoked a section of the fascist style mobilization law to draft manpower and economic resources as China threatens to blunt Japan's offensives. In Italy, Hitler and Mussolini staged a grand parade in Naples to showcase military strength while discussions of colonial aims continued. Chinese forces claimed the capture of a village completing encirclement near the Lunghal railway, and Spain's civil conflict saw insurgents widen a front from Teruel to the Mediterranean. France announced stabilization of the franc at 35.88 to the dollar.
Annapolis, May AP reports the state completed negotiations to buy 12 parcels on College avenue for a state office building. Chief deputy state comptroller Joseph McCusker said prices will be disclosed after the entire site is secured by purchase or condemnation, with pricing tied to local assessments.
Lonaconing Md May 5 AP Joseph Barnes charged with attempted gas station robbery. He lies in Frostburg hospital with a bullet shattered left arm after being shot by George Roberts, gas station owner. Doctors warned the arm might need amputation.
Coroner Sherman E. Flanagan ruled an accidental death for Mrs. Mary Jane Parish, who died from fatal injuries after falling one foot from a porch at her daughter's home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at the daughter's residence.
A weather record notes 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a.m. at 0.21 inches, May total 2.21 inches vs normal 3.80. May 1937 actual 3.32 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation through May 1 stands at 4.13 inches. Yesterday high 84, low 41. Year ago high 33, low 47. Sunset 7.07 p.m. Sunrise 5.07 a.m. Moon rises 11.30 p.m. Moon phase indicated as morew ages and Me.
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