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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 06, 1937

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Hood prepares for annual May Day at Hood College

Plans for Hood College annual May Day on Saturday include the coronation of May Queen Blanche Weest of Chester Pa by Hood Prince Ethel Hack of Shamokin Pa. The day features horse shows, a Father Daughter baseball game, lawn festival, May Pole dance, senior play, and a big May Day dance in Coblentz Hall with student and alumna volunteers coordinating committee work.

Hood College Blanche Weest Chester Prince Hood Ethel Hack Shamokin Helen Vander Buecken Philadelphia Paty Jester Marjorie Carney Pittsbucgh Ruth MacBride Arkinton Dane Stuart Passaic Mary Witheh Baltimore Sara Jane Martin Altoona Marjorie McKee Reisterstown Dorothy Wore Rlow Ridley Park Helene Blanchard Bountin Meyran Hall Frederick Elizabeth Haller Eyleen Leonard Itoam Frederck Eileen Leonard Joann W. Leonard Catharine Haldwin East Orange Missy Margaret Hart The Athletic Association Cublente Hall Y. Woc. A Janet Rath Upper Montclair N. J Hildegarde Spreen Elizabeth Austermuhl Camden Frederick and Vicinity Anna Margaret Gaither Mary Jane Lundgren Jean Gosnell Margaret Kieffer Jeanne Feaga Emily Thomas Jeannette Koons Mackan Tatum Hood Mary Ellen Robinson Lancaster Margaret Bell Camp Hill Ceniricloge Ruth Swomley Octavia Gosnell Cecilia Solar Coblenty Hall Coblontz Hall Mary Wattich Tallimore Ruth Rouzer Magerstown Elizabeth Genger Reading Dore Parker Dunbar Helen Schmauch Tamauqua Huemees Tha Belk Hann Yaeynhamare Buemere Mareaset Hamepere Waehingeten

Van Wisner Acquitted In Peoples Court Drunken Driving Trial

Ray Wisner near Ceresville was acquitted by Justice Patrick M. Schnauler in Peoples Court after evidence on a drunken driving charge. A physician testified pills with asafetida may affect balance. witnesses argued Wisner was sober and under treatment had refused stimulants. Wisner had been out on bond. Alton Bennett represented him.

Ray Wisner Ceresville Patrick M. Schnauler Peoples Court Wisner J. Mo Daxter Tax Baltimore Hospital Chdmat Weber Pe Harmony Grove W. K. Passing

Street Car Strike Threat Disappears

London street car workers backed off a planned strike after a late conference. Leaders decided to stay on the job as Ernest Bevin pledged an early settlement of the busmen strike. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin urged industrial quiet in Parliament.

London Ernest BevinsPosesthal Far de Bhatispotdanvan Steeret Stanley Baldwin House of Commons

Denhardt Jur Discharged By Judge in New Castle Trial

The jury trying Brigadier General Henry He Denhardt was discharged in court today after failing to reach a verdict on whether or not the bald partio ex lieutenant governor of fa dee Ive fianere. Mrs Verna Garr Tavs Dor.

Denhardt New Castle Henry He Denhardt Circourt Bald Partio Fa Dee Verna Garr

Processes of Reason Urged by Chief Judge

Chief Judge urges renewed emphasis on reasoned judicial proceedings and transparent processes. The report highlights calls for clarity in rulings, adherence to legal standards, and public accountability across courts.

Chief Justice Hughes Calls for Independent Judiciary

Chief Jiethe Hughes told the American Law Institute that a strong independent judiciary must parallel legislative and executive branches to safeguard individual rights. He defended the court's work pace as term progresses, noting no undue delays, and avoided commenting on Roosevelt's court enlargement proposal.

Washington Mae Jiethe Hughes American Law Institute Forfe It Society Roosevelt Supreme Court Hughes Wheeler Dem Mont Shighe Elihu Roat War

Two Forest Fires Burn 500 Acres in Maryland

W J Quick assistant state forester said storms circling back in the middle west delayed rain that helped start the fires at Stony Run Anne Arundel county where 350 acres burned and at Prettyboy dam watershed Beckerville where 140 acres burned. He noted 45 fires were reported in the state over the past two days.

Baltimore W. J. Quick Middle West Stony Run Anne Arundel County Prettyboy Dam Beckerville Quick

Leading Wall Street Issues Settle Back

Traders moved modestly as leading issues retreated slightly in New York. By the fourth hour declines were mostly fractional with little pressure, while a few specialties showed more movement and Sterling opened at about $493 7-8.

Wall Street New York May Sterling

College Girl Repels Attack. Suspect Held in New London

Miss Frances Venretta a Kane Pa college junior repelled an early morning dormitory attack in New London. Carl Phillips 22 a Black man was detained two blocks from the campus and held on related charges. Venretta remained in the college infirmary recovering from shock.

New London Conn Frances M. Venretta Kane Connersicut College John Courtney New London Police Carl Phillips Cuetody Henretia

Weather Record Precipitation and May Totals

Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am today with notes on Otneh May totals and May 1996 rainfall. May precipitation totals and temperatures are listed with forecasts for today and tomorrow including sunset and moonrise times.

Mass evacuation of Bilbao amid siege by warships and refugees

The Associated Press reports thousands of women and children evacuating Bilbao as bombardments threaten the Basque capital. Spanish refugees flee toward France aboard two steamers while civil war clashes continue on the eastern coast. Insurgent espionage and roving armed gangs fuel unrest as tensions rise and a peace accord remains elusive.

Associated Press Wea Bulleao Biscay France Barceland Pass

No Word On Renewal Of Star Route Contracts

Postmaster K Motter announced no renewal notices were received as star route contracts due May 11 remained unsettled. Mail service continues to operate as before from the city to Baltimore Brunswick Pont of Rocks with intermediate stops amid delays tied to pending federal legislation on route contract reform.

Postufhice Cruv K. Motter Baltimore Taney Town Brunswick Pont of Rocks Star Route Maryland Congress Turcwine Cassline Senate Post Office and Post Roads Committee Senate

Debt paid by Southern Methodist Mission Board

Nashville May 6 AP Members of the Board of Missions, Methodist Episcopal Church South, dispersed after approving an expenditure of 1 509 537 for future missionary work. Officials report 1930 appropriations similar to last year and the retirement of about 400 000 in indebtedness from hard times funded by free will offerings in the Bishops Crusade led by Bishop Arthur J Moore. Bishop Moore left Nashville to meet with presiding elders in several conferences. The Crusade campaign ran April 23 25 with churches across the Southern Methodist territory participating.

Nashville Tenn Board of Missions Methodist Episcopal Church, South Arthur J. Moore Moore Virginia Baltimore Western Virginia

Negro Killed in Head-On Crash In Ardmore

A head-on crash on the Defense Highway in Ardmore killed Lewis Brown a 20 year old Washington Negro and injured six others. The injured include John Brown 20 of Queen Anne Edward Heinen 20 of Bay Shore St John s College Annapolis students who were in the other car. Injuries ranged from skull fractures to crushed chest and broken leg with concussions reported.

Ardmore Washington Defense Highway Lewis Brown Washington Hospital John Brown Queen Anne Edward Heinen Bay Shore Uelnen James Mathews Jenny Letterbaugh Alexander Smith

Time magazine withhold excerpts from Coronation Commentary

English edition delays publication of Time magazine May issue containing Coronation Commentary excerpts. Passages allegedly privileged by the Duke of Windsor were deleted to avoid legal action and censorship under English law.

London United States Time Saleon England Eat Todas Duke of Windsor

New Inquiry Into Movie Director Death Opens

Los Angeles reports an 11 year renewed inquiry into the 1926 death of director William Desmond Taylor. Attorney Baron Fitts announced possible new charges involving Mary Miles Minter, Charlotte Shelby, and Mrs Margaret Fillmore. Fillmore, questioned overnight, seeks $46,000 she says was stolen by Mrs Shelby from a downtown bank box.

Los Angeles Gap Tries Baron Fitts Crovred Melsiaadest Tessters Wiliam Deem Taylor Fitteen Denes Apo Mary Miles Minter Charlotte Shelby Margaret Fillmore Mes Fillmore Fitts Fillmore

Strike To Enforce Wider Bus Service

Parents of about twenty children from Glen Eeho Heights and Mohican Hills kept pupils from school to press rerouting of the county bus. The protest followed a Monday accident in which Jacqueline Roberts, six, broke a leg while waiting for the bus. A petition with 104 names urged the bus route to loop, reducing wait times on Conduit road.

Glen Eeho Gap Glen Eeho Heights Mohican Thlis Jacqueline Roberts Comiint John Walther

Banner Year Expected At Hill Top Hotel

The Hill Top Hotel at Warper's Ferry West Virginia opens for the season with M. 4. Croghan as lessee and manager. This fourth year of Croghan's operation follows a July closure last season after the Harper's Ferry bridge outage. Renewed traffic expectations and three party bookings signal a busy weekend. renovations and a capable staff bolster plans for a banner year.

Hill Top Hotel Warper's Ferry W. Va M. 4. Croghan Lessee c Croghan Charles Town Harper's Perry Crog

Filin Family Purchases New Hut on Wet College Terrace

Mr and Mrs QT Filin of Collese Avenue have bought one of three newly erected hovels on Wet College Terrace. The Filins and family have moved into the new residence, which vacates the previous wet Collesm Terrace dwelling.

QT Filin Collese Avenur Wet College Erecta Vfred Gosommerman Somie Filin Etother Collesm Terrace

Seven Articles of Incorporation Filed by State Tax Board

The State Tax Board received seven articles of incorporation. Several firms list principal offices on North Market Street and 2 North Market Street, with stock totals and named directors. Among entities are Hershberger’s, Paul M. Carmack Inc, The Wright Welding Co, Inc, and others forming manufacturing, distributing, welding, restaurant and entertainment ventures. Independent notices mention the American Legion and a Frederick County game protection association with various incorporators and resident agents.

Pax Cemgee Sthaince Hershberger’s Ite North Market Street Lestre MM Cobluate Nova Tor Water Charley Treich Ramet Washey resi+dent Paul M. Carmack, Inc Strange Lagslideath Seah CQL Weitarst Ruth BE Waight North Marsket Street Marcus “Y Simmons Hiro Frank C. Wright Thaho Gate Farm Teer Dao Frederick Byron Gilbert William J. Kang William Vernon Stull Mr. Gilbert Gardner Musi Corporation Organi Pauiine Dakeade Richard Baumgardner Aeephine Larian John Renal Wale Lam Baumpardnee Peresent Stomiman-Beonun Walden Formes Emertamnen Cantribertang Exssetvace Ned Mak Fimancuativ Oscar Pa Mo Rodrick BO Lyne Grose George EO Braunes Watch Read Paren Thereian Cataleck Frederick County Frey and Astogaton Pie Omy Feedernick County

Reduced Hours for Frederick County Welfare Department

Beginning Monday the Frederick County Welfare Board will open the application department only in the afternoons. The change comes despite staff constraints, with one worker handling the unit since April due to funding. Miss Anne P Walliday urges proper endorsement of relief checks and warns on potential loss of assistance if rules are not followed.

Frederick County Welfare Board Vito Laelees Anne P Walliday Fred- Jerk Malliday Mass Halliday

Hughes Voted Most Popular in College Poll

The Haverford College poll shows Hughes as the most popular figure, with Ford second and Roosevelt third. The student tally notes Roosevelt in third place while Ford follows Hughes in popularity.

Hughes Ford Waterford Pal Haverford College Henry Ford Secon Roosevelt

Windsors Slimming Diet Ties To Paris Wedding Plans

Mae Oat reports Windsor’s weight loss sparks wardrobe refresh as Edward contemplates a Paris visit to refresh his wardrobe ahead of his marriage to Wallis Simpson. Sources note diet concerns and money worries while Edward reportedly composes a wedding tune.

Mae Windsor and Walle Sampson Conde Onsor Sant Sirs. Simpson Jae Pars England Edward Wallis Simpson Will Pepe Chateau de Cande

Woman Admits Striking Child Who Died in Pa Trial

In Chamberburg Pennsylvania Mrs Elva Sleighter admitted to an officer that she struck six year old Jean Seville two or three times with her hand The defense says her husband struck the child with a strap many times the night of January 10 The child died that night and was found in Bedford County two weeks later The State contends the Sleighters caused the death Glenn Sleighter has been convicted of first degree murder and the jury recommended the death penalty

Chamberburg Elva Sleighter Jean Seville Albert Davis Children's Aid Society Bedford County Sarnt Glenn Sid Mre Sol

Resolutions Call for Higher Pay for Frederick Teachers

Frederick County Teachers Association members meet at Parkway School to approve resolutions demanding pay increases. Prof Charles H Remesberg presided as about 230 teachers endorsed the measures. Resolutions will be submitted to Superintendent Eugene W Pruntt and the Board of Education at the annual meeting next Tuesday morning.

Prague William S Hess First Presbyterian Church Hagerstown Frederick Presbyterian Church Jacques de Molay Knights Templar Charles E. Weller Cire Court Carrall County Monidas Westminster Dam Pst George N. Fringes Board of Education Frederick County Teacherers’ Association Parkway I Charles H. Remesberg Eus Rene W. Pruntt

Two Years for Hitting His Wife in Court

Albert Jordan a 4 year old plasterer was sentenced to two years in the Hall of Correction by the Justice of the Peace court for assaulting his wife earlier this morning. Mere Clay Shull sustained a broken arm in a separate incident when leaving a car near her home.

Cumberfind Albert Jordan Keetaf

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