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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
10
Asey tackles a tangled Cape Cod case as Ambergris, a hidden fortune, drives motive. Pam joins the sleuth in a tense night of danger while a watcher lurks outside and Asey prepares a plan with knives and a Colt. Tomorrow's stranger arrives, with Turkish tobacco hints.
Associate Judge Arthur D. Fulliard presided in Circuit Court over a motion for a new trial in the suit of Joan Ge nan against Bailey End Onio Railroad. Lawyers Joan Newman Parsons Newman argued for Ge nan, with William Jorm and Sherman P. Bowers for the railroad. A jury had awarded 14,730 to Ge nan. the railroad sought a new trial on grounds the verdict was against the evidence and excessive. The judge also heard arguments on a demurrer by the Stanley Crandall Company, Washington, to a suit by boy W. Poole, Frederick contractor.
The court weighs a 2000 claim tied to underpinning walls in local construction. Posie and theater firm representation are noted, with early hearing dating to 1935. Mention appears of Merchants Insurance and parties Hart C. mal. and others, with Bennet and Cobrentz/Holter as counsel.
Time magazine announced it has purchased the 48 year old weekly, the Literary Digest, and will take over its 250,000 subscriptions with the May 23 issue. Newspaper advertising brings results. Invest in it.
Seventeen firefighters from Engine Company No 3 and Hose Company No 1 completed a training course led by Mr. Clopper, running Fridays from November 1 to the final lesson. The program, approved by fire chiefs, covered apparatus, water supply, hose, ladders, electrical and gas masks, first aid, rescue, attack, salvage, and ventilation to raise firefighting standards. The course, open to all Maryland firemen, emphasized indoor theory for two thirds and practical demonstrations for one third, with plans for another session starting November 1.
The third hearing on Frederick city property assessments by the permanent Board of Assessors is set for next Friday before the County Commissioners. It covers real estate and personal property west of North Market Street between Third and Patrick streets, from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the circuit court house petit jury room. Notices mailed say residents need not appear unless they object to the proposed assessment, with old and new assessment amounts listed. Earlier hearings addressed areas north of Fourth street west of Market and the northeast city, with valuations to be established next year. protests were few.
Fragmented lines from a period press touch on topics from a conductor of a New York Philharmonic to political party factions, and question a proposed wage cut and other unrelated items.
Raised at previous hearings the commissioners made only several alterations to assessor figures who explain assessment procedures. Most complaints concern real estate. Assessors move into southern city areas and aim to finish Frederick district soon. They will then tackle county districts and hope to complete the whole county before the next calendar year.
John Clegg aged 27 and Mildred Nissley Smeriglia aged 20, both of Harrisburg, obtain marriage licenses. Frederick J. Kottmger, widower, and Mildred L. House, widow, both over 21, also noted. Property deeds list Leslie N. Coblentz et al as trustees to Everett V. Moser and wife for 5400, James M. Shealey and wife to M. Elmer Valentine and wife for 7157.50, and transfers between M. Elmer Valentine and Emory E. Valentine for 10 and 10 respectively.
A fragmented radio listing outlines May 14 programming from New York stations with mentions of CBS NBC and WABC CBS. The notes include drama, music, talk shows and special events such as a dedication of Jugoslav cultural gardens in Cleveland and the Labor Board forum.
Gehr, long employed by Westminster Bank, pleads guilty to embezzling 341, three dollars? 1413. sentenced May 6 in Baltimore Federal Court to four years. Indictment says he obtained 34,415.56 from the bank and Westminster Cemetery Co where he was secretary and treasurer.
A fragmented notice describes a singing event featuring Thomas Spkess Ue Ma and an ensemble with a style listed as Etiagat tone. Hawes leads the Carts Op Spiha group in a performance tied to a May 8 date.
On a charge of passing a red traffic signal preferred by Lieut Charles Blumenauer and Officer Frank Dorsey. Lincoln Engel recat forke i on a parking violation charge. His machine was tagged by Officer Herbert Biransburg. Several Joan Does locolatera for park tations.
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