Baltimore youth inherits 28718 estate after 16 years
Eugene Zimmerman of Baltimore formerly Walkersville reached his 25th birthday and was awarded the estate totaling 28718. Executors Fulton and Coblentz faced liability rulings in a five year litigation tied to the Central Trust Company closure. The Court of Appeals upheld liability against Coblentz and bonded Fulton, with Fulton’s liability later set at 5000.
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Eugene Zimmerman
Baltimore
Walkersville
Frederick County
Zimmerman
Cephas M. Thomas
Walkersville Savings Bank
Circuit Court
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Trust Company
Newton A. Fulton
Emory L. Coblentz
Frederick County Court
Court of Appeals
Coblentz
Fulton
Fidelity and Deposit Company
D. Princeton Buckey
Charles E. Moylan
Frederick
William M. Storm
Cobleniz
Leslie N. Cobleniz
Gen. Washington Bowie
Bonding Company
Kennedy defends against Lewis Domination Charge in Pa primary
In Harrisburg on May 14 AP reports Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy, backed by John L. Lewis and U S Senator Joseph F Guffey, rejects claims that Lewis would dominate the Democratic party if his C I O backed gubernatorial candidate wins. Kennedy vows that if elected he alone will govern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Lewis
Market Drift Sinks as Stocks Fall Amid Quiet Session
In New York trading a broad pullback left most stocks modestly lower after a weak showing early. Fractional losses dominated while utilities led minor advances as investors cashed profits, with little action across sectors and bonds and commodities steady.
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New York
Igen
Federal Reserve
Eccles
Man Arrested After Chase Held For Jury
A chase along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks in Brunswick led to the arrest of John S. Edwards 19 who had no permanent address. A railroad detective recovered a revolver and a blackjack Edwards admitted stealing the blackjack from a garage and claimed the revolver was purchased. Edwards, who entered Brunswick on a freight from Cherry Run West Virginia, refused to stop when ordered and was held for grand jury action on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Deputy Sheriff John R. Lloyd transported him to jail after Justice William H. Campbell ordered commitment.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
John S. Edwards
Grand Jury
Milford E. Magaha
Edwards
William H. Campbell
John R. Lloyd
Lloyd
Cherry Run
W_ Va
More Guardsmen Join In Search For Child
Bradford Pa May 14 AP a new group of 175 national guards men joined weary volunteers and state motor police in pressing the search through wild forested mountains of northern Pennsylvania for four year old Marjory West daughter of an oil field worker who disappeared last Sunday while picking flowers volunteers had numbered more than 3 000 on Wednesday dwindled to about 1 000 yesterday city officials said they and readers of the search were determined to push on until Marjory is found
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Bradford
National Guardsmen
Pennsylvania
Little Marjory West
Hugh J. Ryan
James Bell
Ryan
Marjory
Storm warning sent to Atlantic coast shipping
Washington May 14 The weather bureau warned Atlantic Coast Shipping as an eastbound storm centered over Illinois and Indiana moved northeastward, threatening ships along the Atlantic coast.
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Washington
Ilinois
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Two Thousand See High Library Borrowing in Frederick
About 2000 persons in Frederick city and county are registered borrowers at the C. Burr Artz Library. Librarian Miss Josephine Etchison reports last month’s average daily circulation of 152 books, with a high of 220 and low of 60. The past month’s total circulation was 3,691, including 2,984 adults and 107 children. The Children's Room opens Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons, with a busy program of magazines, reference work, and picture books.
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Frederick City
C. Burr Artz Library
Josephine Etchison
Tia Slade
Compton
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shenandoah
New Post Offices and Maryland Projects in Roosevelts Spending Plan
Washington May 14 AP The House Appropriations committee adds 18 Maryland post offices to the list of projects eligible under the proposed 60 million federal buildings program. Maryland sites Brunswrick Emmitsburg Mt Airy each estimated at 70000 with authority for addition by Postmaster General and Treasury. other items include 250000 for Curtis Bay coast guard depot 60000 for Baltimore Quarantine station and 69000 for Baltimore Marine Hospital quarters. Maryland GOP senators plan to cut public works funds by about half. Frederick completes its first Community Chest campaign with 15500 goal reached and 28355 margin. five agencies will share funds for operating expenses next year. Campaign chairman Dr Ignatius Bjorlee praises volunteers and lists donors and supporters.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Maryland
Brunswrick
Emmitsburg
Mt. Airy
Curtis Bay Coast Guard Depot
Baltimore Quarantine Station
Baltimore Marine Hospital
Senate
Roosevelt
Byrd
Dem
Works Progress Administration
Frederick
Boy Scouts
Federated Charities
Salvation Army
Children’s Aid Society
Poole Jones
Charles McC. Mathias
Francis Perrott
W. C. Royal
Chas. D Shaffer
Robert L. Smith
B. L. Wilson
Cineca
Ignatius Bjorlee
Francis Scott Key Hotel
J. Travers Thomas
Willard Markey
Chamber of Commerce
Hazel McCanner
Edward Akers
WFMD
Thomas E. Wiliams
Joseph Stephens
Glen R. Nikirk
Aise
Community Chest
Henry I Stahr
Community Chest Committee
Parsons Newman
Xeas
Pos
Ctizens
Gordon Strong
Thomas Zimmerman
Peoples Drug Company
Coca Cola Boiling Co
Leah B. Allen
Frederick Tailoring Co
Tyson
Enoch Council
Royal
Elizabeth D. Harley
Olive I. Reddick
Esther E. Shaw
Frederick High School
Thomas Kline
Patrick N. Schnauffer
Lutheran Sunday School
Harry T. James, Jr
John M. Haller
Stsoome
Max M. Fisher
Families Held Unemployable by County Welfare Board
Frederick County Welfare Board postpones action on a $2000 request to fund General Public Assistance for May to aid 106 families 215 people deemed absolutely unemployable. Officials cite dwindling state funds and debt limits, but approve May administrative costs while planning month by month budgets.
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Frederick County
May
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Welfare Board
A. H L. Derr
A. Grant Hooper
Jesse T. Renner
Dertzbaugh
Derizbaugh
Turner
Frederick
Buckeystown
Middletown
Emmitscurig
Catoctin
Urbana
Liberty
New Market
Hauvers
Woods
Thurmont
Wood- Tuscarora
Braddock
Brunsville
le Burkitsville
Wick
Housing Authority Awaits Word on Slum Plan
Frederick Housing Authority has not received any update from the U S Housing Authority in Washington on a possible local slum clearance and low rent housing program. W Clinton McSherry said a week of meetings produced information that might avoid a preliminary survey, with no local action until new word arrives.
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Frederick
Judge Dennis Appeals From Tax On Salary
Baltimore on May 14 Chief Judge Samuel K Dennis of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore filed an appeal with the State Tax Commission challenging the state income tax on his $10 000 yearly salary He argues the tax would violate the constitutional protection against reducing a public officer s salary during tenure making him the first official to protest such taxation
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Baltimore
Fevr
State Tax Commission
Samuel K. Dennis
Supreme Bench of
Dennis
Hummer home sold at executors sale in Walkersville
The two story house of the late Julia E Hummer in Walkersville was bought at executors sale at the courthouse by Dr. Carrol Easterday for 2550 dollars. A 100 acre Lewistown district farm, part of the Hummer estate, was withdrawn at a bid of 4700 dollars. Executors were Charles M. Whitmore and Julia E. Smith. attorneys Manuel M. Weinberg and W. Clinton McSherry. auctioneer Harry Trout.
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Hummer
Julia E Hummer
Walkersville
Court House
Carrol Easterday
Lewistown
Wummer
Charles M. Whitmore
Julia E. Smith
Manuel M. Weinberg
W. Clinton McSherry
Harry Trout
Clem F Property Sold
The six acre lot and dwelling of the late Enos and Julia Ciem near Devilbissford in Lewistown district were bought at a public sale at the courthouse today by Larkin H. Miller and wife for $525. Attorneys Helden Felton and Sherman P. Bowers represented the case.
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Clem
Enos
Julia Ciem
Devilbissford
Lewistown
Court House
Larkin H. Miller
Helden
Felton
Sherman P. Bowers
Steady Rain Clouds Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
Pimlico May 14 The steady rain thinning the field to nine threatens a dismal setting for the 48th Preakness as track conditions hang in the balance four hours before post time. Dauber and Son of Egmont are noted mud lovers if the track stays soft, while William Woodworths Anaflame and Hal Price Headleys Dah He were scratched leaving three year olds to race. The last off track Preakness was in 1933 when Headplay won.
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Pimlico
William Woodworth
Hal Price Headley
Dauber
Son Eg
Headplay
Weekly Weather Outlook for North and Middle Atlantic States
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions at the start of the week with showers possible on Wednesday or Thursday. Expect warmer conditions midweek and cooler temperatures by Friday across the region, including North and Middle Atlantic states.
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North
Middle Atlantic
One Day Beer License Required for Gatherings With Tickets
County License Commissioner G Ed Myers announced that outings banquets picnics and similar functions where beer is served and tickets sold require a one day beer license. The license covers educational social fraternal patriotic or athletic purposes and carries time and operating restrictions. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and imprisonment up to two years for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ed Myers
Ast Adorney
William L. Henderson
Jorney Generals Office
Myers
Frederick County
German tennis star convicted under Nazi law
Berlin reports the top ranked German tennis star was sentenced to a year in prison for violating a Nazi moral delta statute by improper relations with a Jewish youth who emigrated to Jerusalem in 1936. Two months were deducted for time served after his arrest on March 5 following an Australian tour.
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Berlin
May
Barus
Cramm
Germany
von Cramm
Jerusalem
Blue and Grey Reunion in July Gettysburg 75th anniversary
Gettysburg Pa May 14 preparations for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg are rapid. A 4600 pound Rockwood stone tops the Eternal Light Peace Memorial shaft while a 2000 pound bronze urn will be installed. Camp preparations for 1800 to 2000 veterans and escorts proceed with a tented city north of town. Major Coleman B Mark directs the National Guard project with 3000 U.S. Regulars to quarter troops at Codors farm on the Emmitsburg road.
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Gettysburg
Oak Ridge
Biglerville Road
Coleman B. Mark
Pennsylvania National Guard
Indianatown Gap
S Coleman
P.N. G
U.S
Third Corps Area Army Engineers
Codors Farm
Emmitsburg Road
United States Army
Mothers And Daughters Party At Grace Church
Grace Reformed Church held its annual Mothers and Daughters Party with 208 attendees. The Altar Guild sponsored the event, featuring a themed program, readings by Mrs. Max Fisher and others, musical selections, gifts to 17 attendees, and pink and white refreshments during social hour.
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Mothers and Daughters of Grace Reformed Church
Altar Guild
Church
Myrtlin Shoemaker
Ralph E. Hartman
Max Fisher
Arthur Remsberg
Howard T. Smith
Charles T. Butcher, Jr
T - Day
Jean Haugh
Mary Jane Hart- Mas
Margar Thomas
Mary Motter
Guild
Henlein Demands for Sudeten Germans Rise Again
World tensions mount as Henlein demands for Sudeten German autonomy widen the rift among democracies and totalitarian powers. Mexico-Britain diplomatic withdrawals, Mussolini’s peace talk, and Italy’s warnings frame a global stage with Brazil’s coup critique, Hungarian anti Nazi drives, Belgium’s cabinet shift, and renewed air battles in the Spanish Civil War.
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Associated Press
Czechoslovakia
Mexico
London
Britain
Italy
United States
Woodring
Mussolini
Atlantic
Konrad Henleino
Fuehrer
Praha
Hopkins denies politics in WPA discharges
Administrator Harry L. Hopkins said charges that politics influenced Pennsylvania WPA discharges are largely untrue. He noted disciplinary action where charges were substantiated and communicated these findings to Philadelphia Democratic city chairman John P. Kelly via telegram.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
John P. Kelly
Philadelphia
Weather Record for May 24
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today None. May to date 3.9 inches. Normal May 3.80 inches. actual May 1937 3.32 inches. Yesterday high 63, previous year 66. Last night low 45, previous year 58. Sunset 7:15 p.m. today. Sunrise 2:57 a.m. tomorrow. Moonrise 8:40 p.m., moonset tomorrow morning. SAS a mu
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Tomorpower Sas-A
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