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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1929
Page
1
The Red Cross calls for a $1500 relief fund for the U.S. submarine crew survivors. A dramatic, historic tornado event impacts farmers and cattle tests for a new pipeline project begin, with elimination trials underway.
The Frederick County Red Cross Chapter announces a relief fund of 2500 to aid tornado victims hospital and temporary needs. An initial 202 has been raised and the drive calls for liberal prompt support across the county to cover emergency relief as outlined by state and local officials.
Water Shoemaker and Willam Jay Ali, prominent Emmitsburg area farmers, were acquitted in Peppie's Court of charges they refused to allow a federal cattle tester to examine their cattle. Dr. Lockwood and Dr. Poe testified the tests were not refused and that local farmers urged broader testing. The judge urged more cooperation and noted the law requires cattle be ready for testing.
Unseasonably cool May continues with lower than normal temperatures and unusual precipitation. Through mid month rainfall totals reach 4.51 inches with recent storms bringing 0.65 inches Saturday night and 0.35 inch Monday. Overnight lows have dipped to 37 degrees on May 4 and 17 with ten nights in the 40s.
President Hoover invites members of the new Law Enforcement Commission to a May 28 luncheon at the White House. Attendees will include officials from the Pacific coast and the Midwest. The gathering precedes a private Cabinet Room discussion on the commission's scope and work.
The Pracegenital Lutheran Synod of Maryland in servion at Boonsboro postponed action for one year on electing a paid president. By noon each member had cast a first ballot and a two hour discussion followed the matter.
The eighteenth annual commencement exercises of the Fred City Hospital Training School for Nurses were held Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home. Diploma ceremonies followed prayers, solos, and an address by Rev. Dr. Charles E. Wenler, with benediction by Rev. H. Kraft.
The Frederick Civic Club held a rainy Monday meeting at Mrs. M. A. Etchison’s home. President O. R. McIntyre reported on the Maryland State Federation of Women's Clubs. The Yard and Garden committee finished garden photos and outlined inspection plans. Members were urged to assist with garden inspections and organize committees. A June lawn fete to benefit the playground project was announced with booths and colonial flair. Grace Brandon of Hood College spoke on home management efficiency and servant issues. Sandwiches tea and cakes concluded the gathering.
Georgia peach shipments for 1929 are projected to be the smallest since 1923, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Estimated at 9800 cars, down from 15,926 in 1928, with principal varieties at about 55 percent of last year’s total. Early curculio infestation noted. trees planted since last year vary between one and two million. South Carolina and other peach states show declines from last year.
Magalis of Baarton, Ob'o, daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Mazais, wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Ane L G Kiezer of the Zeca Reformed. The bride, a Swarhmere and Hood College graduate, and the groom, a Macy University class of ’26 alum, plan to settle in Oma.
Frederick City Hospital reports Gittinger remains concussed with brain injury after a collision on West Seventh Street Pike. No charges have been filed against 16 year old Charles F Renae or other occupants mentioned. incident details and involved parties are unclear from the report.
An unclear OCR segment describes a driver who did not heed warnings and signs after a collision. It mentions various scattered names and places, but the readable facts center on a driver failing to follow signaled instructions and the resulting incident.
Property deeds recorded in county and city transfers totaling thousands of dollars. Notable pairs include Beall to Putman and Flautt to Wetzel and to Wertheimer, with several other transfers. Marriage licenses list Edward Hillery and Mary Whiting among several couples. numerous names and ages noted, including divorcés and widowers. Equity cases mention Karl Miller vs Annie Miller. court notes on a local resident resuming residence at the Commercial Bank apartments.
President Hoover states there will be no railroad rate increase as a result of the Vite St. Lavin and O Fallon decision. He provided a single sentence answer to reporters, offering no further justification for his conclusion.
Rawlings WY Whittemore Jr Robert Minner and August Beyers the Westminster bank bandits were sentenced to 20 years in the Maryland penitentiary and sent to work by warden Patrick J Brady. Whittemore received an extra year for an assault and was placed in the garment shop while his brother Richard F Whittemore is confined in a cell on the west wing. Minner and Beyers were assigned to an overall shop in separate areas.
Westwood Mapai May 21 AP confirms a 30000 extortion and death threat plot against Constance Morrow. Police chief Peter J Driscoll says the case likely involves a recurring scheme targeting prominent residents and that major progress has been made since the Mot Facitors were added. an arrest is expected soon.
Secretary Wilbur announces a conference of educators and radio executives for May 24 to explore education by radio and the federal role. The talks align with a policy to develop methods and ideas in education and present them on their merits.
In Cuers France on May 21 AP reports French naval authorities supplied the German dirigible Graf Zeppelin with 3 900 cubic meters of hydrogen lifting gas to enable a return trip to Friedrichshafen later in the week. The distribution includes 21 passengers and a crew of 40 on the return flight, with 18 passengers aboard the outgoing trip and four of them now aboard the vessel.
Port Worth Texas May 2 The endurance flight of the Fort Worth monoplane with crew Locay on board enters its third day in a bid to break the existing distance record. The craft has been refueled multiple times and completed several checks overnight.
Cleveland May 21 reports confirm the 125th victim of the clinic hospital disaster. George We Beicher is identified among the dead from the building collapse following the recent blast and fire.
A Fort Worth divorcee Katherine King Fogarty sues former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney for $500000 alleging breach of promise. The case ties to Tunney's 1929 engagement rumors and his marriage to Polly Lauder. details outline prior marriages, a wartime service, and disputed whereabouts. Fire demonstrations and local club reports follow in this edition.
In Park on May 21 the Arle fons experts push toward a final settlement on the Schacht reservations. A letter detailing that no conditions are accepted and noting the expert reservations will be delivered to the chief German delegate tomorrow.
The State Police announced new appointments from the 22 qualified officers. Eight will be on foot while four join mounted duties. Names listed include Thomas C. Lantz Carroll C. Serman Carl Storm Guy E. Bopst Charles E. Grimsley Harry B. Priedy William R. Sulten James O. Shockley Fred M. Buchanan Henry Clark and Sherman F. Phittipas.
Washington reports the farm relief conference committee dissolved without an agreement after House conferees refused to seek direct approval for the disputed expert debenture plan. The rest of the page details a Shrine ceremony in Hagerstown with attendees from Frederick and nearby towns, and bankers preparing for a Maryland Bankers Association meeting in Atlantic City.
Autowreck at a corner involving four vehicles occurred when automatic signals changed. Mrs. Linton and Mrs. Hodge drivers were among those cited after a crash near Wet Patick and Com red light. Justice Sherman 2. Bowers presided. charges included reckless driving and disobeying signals.
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