Chain Letter Craze Hits City With Nationwide Echo
Local readers report a booming chain letter scam promising prosperity rewards and asking for a small upfront fee. The forwards claim a Lansing postmark and warn recipients to recruit others, with promises of large dime-based payoffs as letters spiral to the top. The issue draws attention from the Post Office, which cautions against the scheme and notes widespread forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetter
Lansing
Mich
Molier
Execution Stay Granted in Miss McElroy Case
A Missouri judge granted a stay of execution for kidnapper Miss Mary McElroy. The action followed after a call to Governor Park and rapid review by the Supreme Court Division No. 2. The imposition postponed the hanging planned for Friday, with the case drawing national attention and concern over the fate of the condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Delars
APY
B. Park
Mary McElroy
McGee
Missou Coums
Supreme Core Division
mne McGee
Weather Chronicle Fragment from 1934
Fragmentary weather note lists sunrise at 1 03 p m and moonrise at 9 51 a m with garbled date hints. Mentions yesterday and year-ago references, but lacks coherent forecast or location details for a full record.
Inauguration of Dr Stahr Draws 100 Delegates
More than a hundred delegates from colleges universities churches and regions gather for the inauguration of Dr T Stahr as president of Hood College. The event includes ceremonies a luncheon at Meyran Hall and a program in Brodbeck Hall with speakers from Bryn Mawr and Mercersburg. The guest list features prominent educators and clergy from St Johns College and the University of Virginia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed church
reigions
educer
East
Dr T. Stakr
Head Co
Brodbeck
Meyran
Coblentz
Bord Edward
Mercersburg
Nice
Belen
Bryn Mawr
Boodbeck
Earl Lippy
D. C
Hood
J. Kern McKee
Poomac Synod of the Evangel
caus
berege
Stahr
ent
Bore
Dean Manining
Bren
Amos Alen
G. Hue
S& Se
Sc. John's College
Amos W. W. Woodcocs
Vals Schley Schaf
Pennsylvania
Meton Odgers
College of Literalura
ALT
Alexander Versity
Margaret Shove Morriss
Lou Pembroke
beene George
Grove
Semarze
Maryland
Adele Siarp
A. “Sean
Women
A. E. Zucker
Michigan
Esther Elizabeth Shaw
University of Virginia
A Austin Pease
Freeenck
George Washington Univers
Henry Grattan Doyle
Claims Of Garrett Kin Rejected In Orphans Court
Judge Allan Stearne rejected claims tied to the $17,000,000 Henrietta E. Garrett estate in Orphans Court. The ruling bars some claimants from the Gar rett estate unless an anticipated Supreme Court appeal overturns it. Wilare N. Garrett of Frederick was among the thousands of claimants from the United States and abroad involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta E. Garrelt
Allan Stearne
Orphans’ Court
Stearne
Garrett
Supreme Court
debiuz
GUO
United States
Wilare N. Garrett
Frederick
Plane Death Toll Rises to Five After Crash
A plane crash victim count climbed to five as investigators traced the disaster to unknown faults. Emergency crews and investigators worked at the site, while authorities urged caution and mourned the families affected.
Says Nice Appointees Meet to Campaign Fund
A meeting was held at a hotel on a Sunday evening attended by about 30 persons. The gathering concerned the campaign fund and the new appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
apponind
can
Exeninger
sea “N
ofine
Rainstorm in Baltimore Sets May Record Inches
A heavy May rainstorm drenched Baltimore setting a city record for rainfall in May. Officials logged the amount as a record level for the month, with street flooding and flight delays reported across the metropolitan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BALTIMORE
Clearing Skies Give Hope for Fair Weather
May weather in Maryland showed a sixth straight rainy day with a three inch downpour in parts of the state. An airmail plane, guided by Charles W. Myers of Eastern Airlines, landed safely at Bowie emergency field after wandering for nearly three hours as storms snapped. Cumberland and Hagerstown reported showers. farmers worry rain harms orchards. Officials forecast fair weather tonight and tomorrow as warmer conditions return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bowie
Baltimore
Charles W. Myers
Eastern Airlines
haven
Cumberland
Mar
rass
Roosevelt Studies Decision By Court
Roosevelt weighs a court's ruling impact as officials review implications. Court action prompts scrutiny of policy choices and potential shifts in governance. Officials consider legal standards, outcomes, and possible remedies. The study aims to clarify constitutional interpretation and administrative effects.
Italy mobilizes three divisions for Ethiopia
Rome May 7 AP reports Italy today mobilized three new divisions and recalled part of the 1913 class in response to Ethiopian mobilization. The communique said the move was ordered to guarantee the security of East African colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
monuiza UN
Concert Band Opens National Music Week Bow
The Concert Band makes its public bow at 8 pm on the fourth day of National Music Week in Bak- Kk. A second musicale by the Federal Emergency Section’s colored night school classes follows at Ashbury M. E. church. Inclement weather may postpone tonight’s events. The band was organized by Edward Inng Plunkett with Emory George D. Shearer as director. The lineup includes Captain Speang- Fersonnel and other members, in a hall known as The Pro Capitan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iving S. Kerst
Bak- Kk
Wek
Federal Emergency section
Ashbury M. E church
oras age
Edward
Inng Plunkett
Emory George D. Shearer
izainon
Speang
Undefined fragment prompts a cross border meeting
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting near Greencastle with references to Hoover J Edgar Roover Cap Yiwana State Police and Malaysia, but details are unclear and names are garbled. No verifiable event or outcome is established in readable material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Yiwana
Greencastle
Frederick
Vinson Bonus Bill Wins in U S Senate
The U S Senate substituted the Vinson cash payment bonus bill for Senator Harrison's compromise. It ignored warnings of a Presidential veto and killed the Harrison plan. The Vinson bill would provide cash payments from existing funds, while Patman proposed issuing new currency. House had passed Patman earlier. leaders hope for a final vote tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Vinson
Harrison
Mississippi
Roosevelt
House
Langer Conviction Reversed By Judges
In St Paul Minnesota a circuit court of appeals reversed the conviction of a former governor and four others charged with misuse of federal relief funds. The panel ruled the lower court erred in applying the law and remanded for new proceedings. The defendants were implicated in a scheme alleged to have misused federal relief programs during the Dakota period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Civcun Court of Cais
ager
Dakota
Speculators Inclined To Keep Neutrality
Market observers show speculative sentiment leaning toward neutrality amid uncertain conditions. Investors weigh potential risks and avoid decisive moves as prices drift and liquidity remains constrained.
Final Approval for Work Projects Awaited
Ambiguous report notes a proposal awaiting final approval under a new setup. Officials discuss process details and potential rent implications as decisions proceed, with dates and names obscured by OCR errors.
Maryland Classis Ends Annual Session at Taneytown
Rev Seward R Kresge presided as pastor of charge and led Maryland Classis of the Evangelical and Reformed Church through its annual session at Taneytown. Officers chosen include vice president H Eler and corresponding deacon Rev Nelson C, with other delegates listed among Grace Reformed and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward R. Kresge
this county
Maryland
Classis
Evangelical and Reformed church
Taney
H. Elervice
Emonitsburg
P Bready
Tan
Nelson C
H. Carl. Sahe
Tanerican
Hood L Higbee
J. Wece
delecate
Renee Harman
Grace
Firemen's Minstrels cast and stage details reported
A fragment notes a Firemen's Minstrels performance with a 25 member cast. It mentions track of special effects and stage apparatus, with references to performers Rich, Sivs, Ar Gance, and others in the lineup.
Election Officials Named From North District
A list of elected officers includes E Cune, Charles D. William H Renn, G Mantz Brown, Lewis A. E Dene, Wilam M. Ward Stauffer, James H wi 8rd, A LeRoy McCardell and Willam H. B. Anders for North District duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUke I UBANCE
E Cune
Charles D
William H Renn
G. Mantz Brown
Lewis A. E Dene
Wilam M. Ward Stauffer
James H wi
A LeRoy McCardell
Willam H. B. Anders
Boston Artist Family Burned In Four-Story Fire Tragedy
In Boston Back Bay a blaze at artist John LaValle’s four story home claimed four lives including the artist’s mother and his daughter. Fire trapped upper floors causing several leap deaths and injuries among residents. Firemen recovered the mother and other victims amid the debris while bystanders mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John LaValle
Alice LaValle
Mary Dolan
La Vale
Kathleen Cos
Virginia WHl son
Cincinnati
Robert Wilson
Back Bay
John LaValie
Mary
Ellen
John
Kathleen Costello
LaValle
Alice
Lutheran 8 meet at Keysville May 14
The fourteenth annual convention of the Lutheran Sunday Schools of Frederick and Carroll counties Middle Conference Maryland Lutheran Synod will convene May 14 at Keysville Lutheran church. Rev P H Williams pastor and Lloyd Wilhide superintendent will lead the opening at 9 30 with reception and registration. The theme is The Light of the World and appointments include committee selections and officer elections. A noon dinner will be served by the ladies of Life church. The program features sermons and devotionals led by Rev G H Seifer. Cemetery company elects managers.
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Lutheran Sunday Schools
Frederick
Carroll counties
Middle Conference
Maryland Lutheran Synod
Keysvile
spea
Francis Scott Ker
A. T. Suichy
Tan
Elife church
G. H. Sefier
Jefferson
Ralph Tabor
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