County Halves Appropriation For Relief Work
County board halves relief appropriation and administrative costs at $1,000 for May, after a study of needy clients. Welfare board argues no cuts to basic aid. county borrows to cover shortfall amid state funding gaps. Taxpayers face heavier burden as officials cite “most defenseless group” in need of relief.
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Couns. Card
Ney
Welfare Board
Welfare Card
Welfare Fund
John A. Shires
Ember
J. Sheldon Turner
W.oval
First Baptist Church
Ross ¥. Smith
Frederickh County
Grant Hooper
Yoy
A. H. Derr
Tegier
Hooper
Turner
J. Milton Potter
Felerk
Frederick County
Montevue
Welfare Riv
Coulsehneaper
Economic Boycott of Invaders Is Urged
A fragmented item urges a boycott against invaders amid wartime or occupation context. The readable segments mention Kansas and dates but lack clear event details or coordinating bodies. The piece hints at organized civic action and public calls to resist or pressure through economic measures.
Bible Society work outlined in early church history
Rev. Stifler described the American Bible Society born from western expansion fears of no Bible in homes. The organization funds Bibles through church gifts and legacies, distributes free or at minimal cost, and cites vast translations across centuries and languages. A. S. Peeler chaired the meeting as devotionals were offered by Rev. Ritter and Rev. Dry.
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Menee
Lot Purchase
American Bible Society
Mr. Stifler
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Young Mens Bible Society
Frederick Coun
Stiffler
William Carey
Enguages
CCC
A. S. Peeler
Lovettsy Va
Charles L. Ritter
C. E Dryi
Japs Tighten Grip at Suchow City Encircled
Invaders declare relief near as Suchow city falls under Japanese siege with encirclement completed and downfall imminent. No further details provided in readable text.
State AFL to Meet in City Maryland convention dates set
The Supreme Court upheld NLNB holding the thirty third annual Maryland AFL convention will be in Frederick next week at the Francis Scott Key hotel. William Green national AFL leader and Gov Nice are among expected speakers with a Tuesday banquet planned. May 16 AP
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Maryland
Sau
American Federal Labor
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
William Green
Federation of Labor
Gov. Nice
Herbert R., Oconor
Model Airplane Flies Ten Miles From Frederick
Thomas Nee a St John’s High School student launched a model airplane designed by William Weaver of the Wilmer Model Aircraft Co Frederick from Frederick Airport. The craft powered by a strand motor climbed high and reportedly flew about ten miles before landing in a tree near Liberty two miles away after a search by Joe Wisner Libe High School.
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Thomas Nee
St. John’s High School
Wilson Avenue
William Weaver
Wilmer Aodel Aircraft Co
Frederick
Merrill Grumbine
Wea
Nee
Liberty
Joe Wisner
Libe. High School
Pre School Health Examinations Listed
Pre school health examinations are scheduled with multiple doctors across locations. Dr G E Roop offers 1 o'clock sessions in New Dr, Dr E C Kefauver has Wednesday at 2 o'clock in Wole, Dr J E Harp on Thursday at 1 o'clock in Emmitsburg, and Dr W B Cad? at 2 o'clock. Health nurse Charlotte Stone and Federated Hospital staff are involved in Wednesday clinics.
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New
G. E. Roop
Wole
E. C. Kefauver
Tve
J. E. Harp
Emmitsburg
W. BR
E.C. Kefauver
Charlotte Stone
Tan
Mt Olivet Cemetery Holds Over 17000 Burials
Mt Olivet Cemetery, overseen by superintendent C Cyril Klein, lists between 17000 and 18900 burials, exceeding the city population. The site, founded in 1852 to ease crowded denominational grounds, holds about 600 Confederate graves and plans renovations. Civil War remains, National Cemetery relocation, and cemetery associations feature in ongoing discussions among American Cemetery Superintendents.
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Mt Olivet
Cyril Kiein
Frederick
E Ree
Reeniar Parimis
National Cemetery
National Council
Ala
Calan
D. C
Ry Council of the
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Association of American Cemetery Supermiendests
Ridenour Farm Sold Near Thurmont at Public Sale
The 1 acre farm of the late Washington A. Ridenour two miles north of Thurmont was sold at public sale in Thurmont on Saturday afternoon to JF Hooker Lewis for $4.00. Walter E. Linn and C. Welles Little acted as trustees and Paul Hoffmann was the auctioneer.
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Ridenour
Washington A. Ridenour
Thurmont
Thur Mont
JF. Hooker Lewis
Thurmmont
Walter E. Linn
C. Welles Little
Paul Hoffman
Farley for Earle statement shifts PA primary lines
A Philadelphia report outlines Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley endorsing Tom Kennedy for Governor and George Earle for U S Senator in Pennsylvania. The move aims to unite factions amid party peril, with John L. Lewis backing other candidates and Governor George H. Earle criticizing the shift.
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Peitering
Pata
Democratie Politwadl Somnaien An
James A. Farley Bost
Ts Kennedy
George H. Earle
Farley
Democrats
Kennedys
John L. Lewis
C. I Q
Joseph F. Guffey
Dem
State Democratic Committee
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Earle
Guffey
Lewis
Mayer
Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
George Earl
Joe Guffey
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Tom Kennedy
George Earle
Senate
Sam
United States
Grand Jury Recalled for February Session with 49 Witnesses
The February grand jury began a new session recall by Circuit Court judges. Twenty three witnesses were summoned today and 26 for tomorrow as they review accumulated cases including the murder charge against Andrew J. Peomroy and the death of Earl Leon Nash in an Easter morning crash. Other cases cover bigamy felony burglary non-support forgery and false pretense while February and petit juries continue despite the May term starting.
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Tate
Circuit Court
Jude Arthur D. Willard
Sherman P. Bowers
Mary Peomroy
Andrew J. Peomroy
Frederick Junction
Earl Leon Nash
Libertytown
Women tour old county churches in rural clubs
The rural women’s churds tour of old churches in the county will start at ten o’clock Wednesday, with cars lining North Market street for instructions. Led by Miss Florence E. Williams and club volunteers, the tour visits Lewistown Methodist, Harriott chapel, Catocin Furnace, Graham Moravian, Apple’s Reformed near Thurmont, and St Joseph’s and St Mary’s Catholic colleges in Emmitsburg. A picnic lunch will be at Catocin recreation area.
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North Market Street
Florence E. Williams
Methodist Church
Lewistown
M. T. Tabler
Harriott Chapel
Episcopal
Catoctin Furnace
Louise McPherson
Moravian Church
Grahham
Paul J. Seltzer
Apple's Reformed Church
Thurmont
E. D. Bright
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph’s
Mr. St. Mary's
Harry Boyle
Louise Sebold
Catoctin
John Hanson Briscoe to Unveil Memorial Tablet
John Hanson Briscoe invites unveiling of a memorial tablet dedicated to Jehan Hanson, first president of the United States Continental Congress. The tentative date is June 18. The tablet honors John Hanson and ties to the Hanson family of Marxland, Inc. with involvement from relatives and local officials.
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John Hanson Briscoe
Everard. Coe
Prince Frederick
Call
Jehan Hanson
Joan Hanson
Hanson
Shomar Briscee
John Hanis
John Hanson
Marxland, Inc
Pennsylvania Democrats Duel Over Leadership for Governorship
A faction within Pennsylvania Democrats resists ceding party control to John L. Lewis ally Thoas Kennedy and urges continued support for Charles Alvin Jones for Governor. Earlier remarks by Farley drew criticism from Mayor S Davis Wilson contesting the Lewis Kennedy alignment for the U S Senate nominating race.
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Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Thoas Kennedy
Charles Alvin Jones
Farley
S. Davis Wilson
U. S
Kennedy
Deadly tragedy at Terminal Motel blaze in Atlanta
Atlanta May 16 AP reports fire in a basement kitchen at the Terminal Motel killed 25, with 14 injured and many missing. More than a dozen rescued. Officials estimate 50 to 65 people registered in the 22 room, five story building. Debris removal hampered by danger of walls. Fire Chief Parker calls it the deadliest Atlanta blaze. Police Chief Hornsby warns 10 to 15 more bodies may be found.
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Atlanta
Thacy
al. A. Hornsby
O. 5
Parker
Stock Market Sellings Slowest In Weeks
New York May 16 AP stock market activity remained in a narrow trading range with the slowest deal flow in weeks. A few aircrafts edged up after a mild start while rails and specialties posted minor gains amid overall fractional declines near the fourth hour. The sluggish start was led by steels and other favorites making late appearances on the ticker tape. Brokers expect tomorrow's Pennsylvania primaries and shifting Washington currents to restrain speculative moves.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Washington
Mother Of Nine Sentenced In Wheat Theft Case
Rockville May 16 AP Judge Harold C. Smith sentenced Mrs Elizabeth Knight mother of nine to six months in the House of Correction despite her plea of expecting a tenth child. She and husband Edward Knight pleaded guilty to stealing 20 bushels of wheat from Leland Hendry farm where they lived. Edward’s brother Herbert Knight pleaded guilty to taking 90 bushels. The brothers received three years in prison.
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Rockville
Harold C. Smith
Elizabeth Knight
House of Correction
Cabinet Realignment Shakes Chamberlain Ministry in London
Prime Minister Chamberlain restructured his cabinet sending Sir Kingsley Wood to replace Viscount Swinton as Air Secretary after Swinton resigned amid cross party outcry over Britain's lagging aerial defense. The reshuffle follows last week's Commons uprising critiquing the air program and defense readiness.
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Suchow
Central China Front
Lunghai
North Ching
Yangtze
Chow
North China
Pukow
Mexico
Britain
London
Chamberlain
Kingsley Wood
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Swinton
House of Commons
Crilics
Germany
Weather Record for May 1937 and Sunday Summary
Weather data shows 0.29 inch precipitation in the 24 hours ending 3 pm Sunday. May totals reach 3.32 inches vs normal 3.30. Yesterday high 59, last year 72. low 30 vs 14 two years ago. Sunset 7:17 pm, sunrise 2:56 am, moonrise 10:12 pm, moonset 7:20 am.
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