Frederick to Hire Supervisor for City Playgrounds This Summer
Frederick plans a trained supervisor to oversee all playground activities this summer with support from local civic groups and the Board of Aldermen. B W Dailey of Baltimore will arrive June 1 for three months to organize classes and manage girls in cooperation with local volunteers. The exact site locations are being studied and a committee from the Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the effort.
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ory C. Crum
J. A. Williams
Thomas
George B. McCleery
Scholl Hersperger
Ernest C. Webb
W. Bartgis Storm
Big Delegation Urges Repair of Bad County Road
A large delegation appeared before the county commissioners to request upgrading the Liberty to Union Bridge road in Johnsville. About 40 to 30 attendees spoke of the rough, country-trike stretch and urged modern improvements. No action was taken, board to consider the petition.
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Upion Bridge
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Mesaler
Johneville
Leased truck to haul Kid Ramsey's Champs
Buck Ramser's squad will travel in comfort after a local 2on ent leased a big Federal truck from Rest'va Bros Baltimore firm. The trolley style vehicle features inside lighting and timetables, with Ts in charge coordinating the lease for all members.
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Rest'va Bros
Baltimore
Frederick People Elected Officers of Mission Society
At the annual meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society in Frostburg an election named officers for Frederick district. Presidential roles went to R C Estep Frederick, A Cosner Keyser, E W Yates Cumberland, A F Smith Lona coning, and Magefe Addison Sjamsville as corresponding secretary. Additional posts covered treasurer D A Benson Frostburg and recording secretary A G Close Frostburg with Stella Andrews Piedmont as assistant.
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Baltimore
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Frostburg
R. C. Estep
A. Cosner
Keyser
E. W. Yates
Cumberland
A. F. Smith
Lona
D. A. Benson
E. Cline
Alexander G. Close
Stella Andrews
Piedmont
Andrew McManus
I. C. Wagle
William Bishop
Oscar Potts
H. J. Thomas
Lanaconing
Hammond Clary
Autos Collide in College Park in Narrow Escape
Two cars collided at Rockwell Terrace and Upper College Circle Saturday night around 10. Officials report occupants escaped uninjured despite one car turning completely around and being dragged about ten feet. The Paige touring car driven by Frank Urban and his son suffered a bent radiator and bumper damage, while the Overland lost a front wheel and had an axle bent. State police investigated and a hearing is set for 2 PM before Justice J. Grahame Johnson.
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Upper College Circle
Frank Urban
Frank, Jr
DeLaghmutt
Leslie Grove
J. Grahame Johnson
House Votes $500000 To Prosecute War Cases
Washington May 1 Without a toll call today the House voted a special fund of half a million dollars for use by the Department of Justice in investigating and prosecuting war fund contract cases.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
department of justice
Liquor From Foreign Port Seized Under Prohibition Act
The Supreme Court ruled that liquor in transit within U S borders en route from one foreign port to another is subject to seizure under the national prohibition act. The decision was handed down today and carries implications for enforcement of liquor restrictions during international shipment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court Rules Part Of Future Trading Act Unenforceable
Washington May 11 The Supreme Court held Section 4 of the Future Trading Act unenforceable while Section 3 9 and other sections may be enforced The decision clarifies which provisions remain valid and enforceable in the act's framework
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court today
Frederick Art Club closes season with May 18 meeting
The Frederick Art Club’s last regular meeting, chaired by Miss Grace Sheeleigh, featured readings on The Missi San Luis Rey de Francia and The Alamo Mission, plus an art exhibit report from Carnegie Institute. Miss Sheelegh described a trip to California with many pictures. the year end closing on May 18 promises a delightful evening. All members urged to attend.
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Frederick
Rainfall boosts crops and spreads wet May months
The county welcomes heavy rain after a dry spell as overnight precipitation reaches 0.25 inches and May totals climb toward 2 inches, easing crop concerns. Forecast calls for warmer today with unsettled conditions Tuesday, as residents joke about the open Frederick game and the chance of more showers in May and June.
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Hill presses Mellon to fire Haynes over lunch-law bulletin
Rep Hill of Maryland urged Secretary Mellon in Washington to remove Prohibition Commissioner Haynes or others in his office responsible for a press bulletin that he said officially approved applying the lunch law to liquor violations. The stunt reflects wartime food and drink enforcement tensions.
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Washington
Mar
Mellon
Rep. Hill
Maryland
Haynes
Hill
Munshower Opposes Schley For Frederick Mayor
Major Elmer F. Munshower announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor of Frederick. He has a long Maryland National Guard record and co owns Woodward Munshower Electrical firm. He said his bid aims at city welfare and a good administration regardless of party.
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Frederick
Gilmer Schley
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Republican City Central Committee
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Trial of Three Negroes for Murder at Rockville Start Tomorrow
Irene Baker Morris Nokes and Clarence Pinkett, all colored, stand charged with the December murder of Irene Baker Morris Nokes's husband Frank Baker of Poolesville. The bodies were found in the river near Seneca after allegedly being struck with an ax and hidden. All three confess, claiming fear of the victim as motive. John A. Garrett of Rockville represents Baker. The case opens in Rockville circuit court tomorrow morning.
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Frank Baker
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Seneca
Frederick Ball Schedule Flies To Fans At News Post
The News Post publishes the Frederick baseball schedules listing home and away games. Fans may obtain gilded copies by visiting the office.
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News-Post
Frederick
Far-Reaching Import ance in Suit Against North Carolina Firm
The Supreme Court today held the child labor law unconstitutional in a Drexel Furniture Company case from North Carolina. The decision, part of three similar challenges, struck down an act imposing a 10 percent tax on annual net profits of establishments employing child labor, arguing it intruded on state police powers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Drexel Furniture Company
North Carolina
United States District Court
Congress
Chile and Peru Seek Settlement of 40 Year Dispute
Washington May 15 Chile and Peru opened talks at the Pan American Union to settle their 40 year Tacna Arica quarrel. Secretary Hughes chaired the gathering as President Harding’s representative and urged an impartial, constructive approach to ease Pacific region tensions.
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Washington
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Peru
Tacna-Arica
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Latin America
Pan American Union
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Hughes
United States
Kings of Swat Offer Prize for First Home Run
Frederick prepares for a game with Hagerstown tomorrow as Hendrickson’s offers a silk shirt or a fine tie to the player who hits the first home run. Announcement stated. A Louisville Courier Journal quip about druggist compounds appears. A Life magazine remark claims women are the greatest prize fighters, linked to a bridge club.
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Hagerstown
Hendrickson
Express Messenger Foils Bandits Robbing Train Near Tucson
Express Messenger H Stewart repelled an eight man bandit raid on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Golden State Limited near Jaynes Arizona. He killed one robber and wounded another before the seven remaining bandits fled in a hurry. Passengers were unharmed during the attempted robbery involving dynamite and a red fusee.
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Golden State Limited
Associated Press
Tucson
Arizona
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Chicago
Los Angeles
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Coalers Among Stocks Leading Market Rally
New York May 15 Selling of inde pendent steels continued in the first hour with losses on some issues. Mexican Petroleum General Asphalt and Producers and Refiners were among the heavy oils. Coppers feathers tobaccos and coalers led the rally as the market rallied later on the 8 1/2 per cent opening rate for call loans. Last week s sharp rise in steel stocks was largely cancelled today. Closing was heavy with sales about 1 100 000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Corn Producta
Davison Chemical
Sears Roebuck
United States Invited to Hague Economic Conference
Washington reported that a communication from Ambassador Childs stated the United States had been invited to join a newly planned economic conference at The Hague. State Department officials said no immediate decision would be made on participation.
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Washington
Childs
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Hague
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Four Bandits Steal Payroll Cash in Missouri Heist
In Springfield on May 15 four bandits in an automobile intercepted a payroll shipment for the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad and fled with about twenty thousand dollars in currency and silver. A police detective was wounded in the arm and the driver of the carrier was hurt. The incident followed by a stray quoted line from a newswire ending with a local quip from Edinburg.
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