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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
City officials approved changes to the Baker Park swimming pool including overhead showers at the bathhouse entrance and exit, relocated floodlights for better night visibility, and the possible installation of a concrete trough to collect debris and keep water clean. The mayor and aldermen authorized further study and expect to set opening dates for early June with staff appointments soon.
Four additional independent Frederick County grocers join the Serv-U Save-U cooperative sale, expanding the local network to 12 stores. The group, supported by regional wholesalers, promotes a weekend sale with a full page ad detailing specials. A memorial ceremony and Shrine parade follow in Hagerstown and Hagerstein events.
Rev. John Frank Pife, native of Shrewsbury Pennsylvania and Gettysburg Theological Seminary graduate, will become pastor of the Woodsboro Lutheran charge succeeding Rev. R. Lerrick. He is expected to preach his first sermon as pastor-elect and has prior county preaching experience.
Preparations for the annual seid trials and bens at Rockville the week of November 4 have begun with President Z McCubbin Waters of Montgomery county appointing Edward Peter and J H Smith to oversee the event. Cape Cartbee LR Gripes.
Montgomery County commissioners adopt a resolution detailing a 475000 road bond plan after Maryland Senate cut the bond from 782000. The program prioritizes a 16 foot concrete highway from Olney to Damascus and Bethesda center improvements including Wisconsin avenue upgrades, with nine foot helpers for lighter traffic routes.
Maryland School plans final exercises May 23 with 12 pupils to receive certificates and prizes totaling significant sums. A May 19 baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Douglas Hoott. Prizes include the George William Veditz scholarship of 10 dollars and multiple awards for efficiency, scholarship, drill, and citizenship.
A Wheaton near Washington campaign to raise 200000 for a Lutheran College for Women is led by a local church committee. Campaign runs May 23 to June 6 with headquarters at Francia Scotter Hotel under 5. F. Snyder. Banquet will feature Mrs. James J. Davis honorary chairwoman. Davis, wife of the Secretary of Labor, aids the Maryland Synod and education of women.
The record notes the House opens general debate on tariff bill with initial remarks and procedural moves. It mentions a push for further debate later, and indicates lawmakers from multiple factions preparing to weigh the measure.
Frederick’s two day Dollar Days sale begins with more than thirty local stores offering bargains. Residents and visitors from the area flocked to participating merchants though chilly weather limited some shoppers. Vendors report strong early business and expect boosts as the sale continues Friday with expanded stock and promotional editions aiding turnout.
Reports note multiple cases in the People’s Court with delays. Rosa Alexander of Middletown faced assault and battery charges with property destruction and requested a jury trial. she was released on nominal bond for September term. A man named Wantze faced sorcery charges and did not secure a bond. Patrick H. Barnhouse was arrested on assault with intent to murder and transported to Leesburg Virginia. The circuit court May term docket call is set for Saturday morning, with a non jury session to begin Monday at 10 o'clock.
New York May 9 AP reports extreme nervousness over credit conditions defined today's irregular stock market. Prices moved up at open, zigzagged before midday, then recovered. large brokers warned of higher broker loans and rediscount rate. Call money fell from 14 to 12 percent, closing was irregular with about 3.4 million shares traded.
Miss Cahn 10 becomes bride of Mr. Rosenstock in a ceremony noted for connections to New York and Frederick. The event draws several Frederick residents and local families including Mrs. Jacob Rosenstock, Miss Adelaide Rostock, Rose Brity, Virginia Carty, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Roverour, Mrs. C Will Fout, and Dorothy Cat. College ties and social circles frame the union.
In Chesapeake Bay near Blount Point, W L Sterd oiler Mullen of Portland was fatally shot by radio operator Horton who says self defense after an assault aboard the tanker. Horton was jailed by Captain Pharr as police investigated the quarrel over a prior jaw injury. The Steed carried oil and gasoline from San Pedro California to Baltimore area.
London reports Churchill, chancellor of the exchequer, told the House of Commons the proposed German reparations plan foreshadowed in London would be unacceptable to the Baldwin cabinet. He said the government would not entertain such proposals under any circumstances. News from Spa and Paris about changes to reparations percentages aroused mixed reactions among officials and labor members seeking explanations.
Rep M Alfred Michaelson of Titusville was acquitted on all counts charging importation of liquor from Cube into the United States. His brother-in-law Gramm admitted ownership of trunks containing contraband liquor seized at Jacksonville. Prosecution indicated will pursue similar charges against Gramm.
Forty Montgomery citizens gathered in Rockville to form a relief fund committee aiming to raise $18,000 for tornado victims. Local allocations include Rockville $2,300 and Wheaton $3,500, with American Red Cross pledging $1,000 toward the effort.
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