11 May 1932
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
1
The Board of County Commissioners face approving a 425 742 education budget for next year, with reductions totaling over 2 300 from the prior ask. The plan includes office expenses, salaries, supervision, and school construction costs, with total school programs near 536 800 and additions for janitors and grounds.
Plans are completed for the annual Mar Der Fete on campus. The crowning of the queen occurs at 2 30 in the afternoon with the queen entering in Elizabethan attire accompanied by the court. The senior class presents Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Miss Mary Catherine Thompson.
Hinuse Seid meteorologist J Thomas Brooks weather bureau officer and wife Jean L Duttow acted as auctioneer in a small community notice.
The Japanese government ordered a rapid, unexpected move to maintain leverage over China and push toward a timely accord. Officials indicated the plan would unfold within two months, signaling intensified measures amid ongoing negotiations.
Fragmented text shows a petition to a court about trust funds and a Home Economics Club. Readable names or dates are not clear. content references a member and a committee.
At a White House breakfast President Hoover outlined a new Senate economy program aligned with House efforts. The plan aims to save $390 million through reduced appropriations and government consolidations, with discussions on a five day work week and furloughs, and trimming $10 million from flood control and river projects next year.
Richmond Va March 11 The death sentence of Lawrence Fleet an 18 year old Baltimore youth who shot during a robbery attempt to marry Beatrice Stewart was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Pellard after a 30 day reprieve. The governor cited feeble mindedness and the motive to rob and the shooting as factors. Petitioners included Winchester citizens and Mrs HD Fioch widow of Rep Hel Flood.
Nearly 200 local Knights Templar from Hagerstown and Maryland join a statewide gathering as Jacques de Molay Commandery No. 4 hosts plans for a field day and the 62nd Grand Conclave events. Arthur H. Dol leads, with processions from the Masonic Temple to Petoma venue School auditorium and back, culminating in a reception for Grand Commanders.
The Anacostia Lions Club is formed with District Lions Governor Richard F Summons as speaker. The event schedule mentions an upcoming gathering in June and the first such formation in the area.
Dr. K P Dozars of the State Health Department and Dr. E C Kefauver visiting Frederick dairy farms to raise raw milk quality. They emphasize clean handling and facilities, proper barn and equipment, and pasteurization as essential to produce safe milk.
A 70 year old employer in Troutville was beaten by a farm hand after a dispute over horses. Charles W. Smith testified the younger man struck him, leaving bruises on the forehead and left eye. Fritz admitted the attack claiming the other man incensed him during wrangling over the horses. The court labeled the act unjustified and noted Fritz had served an 18 month term for stealing turkeys.
A PTA meeting was held at Hood County to discuss the appointment of a new principal. Wil Hood, reportedly a member of the school board, outlined plans and invited parent input. The session emphasized community involvement in selecting a leader for the school.
The report notes Ohio political figures Governor George White and Governor Frank D. Roosevelt era in a West Virginia delegate scene as rain and cool May weather affect openings. It mentions GOP momentum and anticipated delegate solidification while unrelated weather details describe persistent rain and cooler conditions across the region.
An incident report describes a Coolidge relative killed in a car crash. Details are limited in the fragment, noting a fatal fire after the collision and the involvement or mention of a market scene and possible bystanders. Further specifics are unreadable in the provided text.
A judge reduced the bond of a defendant to 50 000 in a case described as Rover and a pro man may be acceptable. The plea and context are not fully clear in the fragment but the key action is the bond reduction to the stated amount.
A ten year old boy, facing murder charges, reportedly killed himself as proceedings began. Authorities are reviewing the case as a tragic nexus of youth crime and violence.
Harold Young identified as the killer in the Meeker case near Millersburg. Harold Young and Herbert Meeker, friends and relatives by marriage, allegedly killed Mrs. Meeker during a ride in Meeker’s car. Meeker confessed after investigators linked the crime to an attempt to cover up the murder. The motive cited was Mrs. Meeker being “not welcome” at the home where she had recently returned.
Washington reports the billion dollar tax bill began formal consideration in the Senate with a bipartisan economy committee. Details mention public works funding and balanced approach under a Democratic program, with figures cited and remarks from Senator Robinson.
Association event at Camp Kearney California featuring the Los Angeles Moors. Terminus time noted as ending the session.
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