Central Trust 22 Percent Pledged for Claims in Reorganization
Creditors of the closed Central Trust Company are to receive 22 percent of claims under a reorganization plan filed by H. B. Meeks chief examiner. The report notes assets of 2,363,602.26 against claims of 10,792,485.29 and discusses timing and court actions ending the receivership under the plan. Western Maryland Trust Company and four independent State banks are expected to form as adjuncts within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trust Company
H. B. Meeks
State Bank
Meeks
Circuit Court
Hammond Craer
Arthur D. Willard
Western Maryland Trust Company
Central Trust
piaz
Graduation plans announced for Frederick County high schools
County Superintendent Eugene W Pratt announced speakers for several high school commencements. Rev Richard W Wickes will speak at Elmer Chandies High. Walkersville and Thurmont speakers pending. Frederick High set May 31 kickoff with senior events and June 7 final exercises. Middletown plans include May 31 supper and June 3 letters, with baccalaureate June 3 and commencement June 7. Agricultural Society discusses June ground use for historical pageant.
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Eugene W. Pratt
Harold Codterman
vocational education department
University of Maryland
new Thurmont School
Thomas L
Frederick
Middlet own
Brusswik
Emmitsburg High School
Richard W. Wickes
pasy Baptist church
Towson
Walkershire High School
William B. Gross
Frederick High
Frederick High School
Albert L. Leary
Middletown High School
Herbert F. Davis
Myersville
Booth Tarkington
Marion Egell
Beucarion
Thurmont High School
smont FF dames C
gar
Otis
Bomb explodes injuring two in Washington mail incident
Two people were wounded when a bomb exploded in a package addressed to the Postal Department in Washington. The blast triggered a postal investigation as officials review the incident and potential suspects. A separate item notes Walter Tanersity of Frederick Maryland winning the John Hubbard prize for literary or rhetorical work.
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Washington
Postolce Department
Morton L
Walter Tanersity
Frederick
Virginia G. Marin
John Hubbard
Plane crash kills two near Port Lauderdale
A man believed to be David Hi Salkind of Morristown New Jersey and an unidentified woman were killed when their small plane crashed near Port Lauderdale Florida A P reports the incident occurred on March 21 and the identities could not be confirmed at the scene
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RILIS
Port Lauderdale
Fla
David Hi. Salkind
Morristown
N. J
here
Weather Data from May Report
The report lists May precipitation totals up to May 1 at 1.16 inches. It notes temperatures with yesterday’s high about 85 and last night’s low around 6. The data also provides yesterday’s and last year’s high and low, along with sunset and sunrise times and moon phase indicators.
Auto Collision Wounds Student Near Winchester Virginia
Stoddard Routsen 21 of Buckeystown was severely injured when his car collided with a truck near Winchester Virginia Saturday. He is hospitalized at Winchester Memorial with serious injuries to the upper face. The crash occurred as Dr. and Mrs. Routsen learned of the accident from the hospital and the other driver Young Revison of Moer-W Va was en route to Kitzmiller for an appointment when the sun damaged the windshield.
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Winchester
Stoddard Routsen
T. Grde Routsen
Buckeystown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Young Revison
Moer- W Va
Cumberland
Kitzmiller
irs
Sundar
Killed in Effort to Span Country
A fatal crash occurred during a long distance trek to span the country. Details remain sparse but authorities confirmed a single victim and ongoing investigative steps at the scene.
Miss Buser Graduates with Conservatory Recital
Miss Buser, a seven year student at Peabody Conservatory, earned the Peabody Teachers' certificate in 1927 and the Bachelor of Music in 1920. Her final piano diploma exams were held May 7 with judges Harold Bauer and Ernest Hutcheson, and she also received a Bachelor of Arts from Hood College.
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ne Buser
Mies Biser
Hood College
Washington Fallout Over Thorp Confirmation Sparks Tobacco Anecdote
In Washington on May 21 the Senate Commerce Committee rebuffed Dr Willard Thorp, head of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, amid backroom lobbying by Assistant Secretary John Dickinson. A chewing tobacco ploy allegedly helped shift sentiment, as Stephens grew hostile to Dickinson and ordered Thorp removed. The episode mirrors broader fights over highway funds and rural relief priorities shaping New Deal policy.
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RODNEY DUTCHER
Washington
Brain Trust
Senate Commerce Committee
Willard Thorp
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Thorp
John Dickinson
tong
Hubert Stephens
D. n. son
Stephens
Dickinson
Mississippi
miy
Markets Dull and Sleepy in Slow Trading
Market activity remains quiet with limited turnover as traders wait for clearer cues. Small-volume trading and muted price moves characterized the session, offering little guidance for near term directions.
Washington terminal employee found slain
Police report a terminal worker was discovered dead on the premises in a labor-disputed district. Investigators seek motive and identify suspects as they cordon off the scene and interview coworkers. Local officials urge calm while the case proceeds.
Art Club Outing to Baltimore Includes Walters Gallery
The Fred Gan art club journeyed to Baltimore on Saturday visiting the Walters Art Gallery in the afternoon. Members Manchin Drie Hill and others participated in the event.
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ART CLUB
OUTIN
Fred Gan
Baltimore
Merlot da Campas
of Ar
Manchin Drie Hill
Walters Art Gallery
ane Unis famote Musi
Man's Body Found in Ruins of Fire
The charred body of a man was found in the ruins of Chicago stockyards after a massive fire. Fire crews, amid hot ashes and collapsed structures, searched for victims and documented debris as the disaster unfolded.
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Chicago
Walter Br
James
Red Cross
New Bulgarian Government May Succeed Troops’ Rule
Fragmentary text notes Sofia and Bulgaria, hinting at a new government set to replace military rule. Mentions reform minded leadership and steps to balance power and improve credit access amid political transition.
West Fifth Street Home Sold at Trustee Sale
A cement block residence at 248 West Fifth Street sold at a trustee’s sale held at the courthouse this morning. Franklin B. Free conducted the sale for Jacob Rohrback S trustee with A. Grant Hooper as auctioneer. The property brought 3200 dollars. A meeting of the State Industrial Accident Commission is set for Tuesday morning at the courthouse to hear cases on mowing compensation for industrial accidents.
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WEST FIFTH ST
E Wolfe
Free
Witt
West Fifth stree
court house
Franklin B. Free
Jacob Rohrback
A. Grant Hooper
State Industrial Accident Commission
Limit Near for Darrow Board to End Trade Licenses
A June 1 deadline looms as the Darrow board moves to retire its trade licenses within a few days. County officials expect action to finalize the licensing phase and close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DARROW BOARD
Clash over Beer and Fishing Licenses Amid Roosevelts Press
The article reports delays in issuing beer and traders licenses with penalties for late renewals under May 1 deadlines. It notes fewer restaurant licenses due to beer licensing, but a fishing license boom with Frederick County leading in state licenses and high revenue projections. It also covers a Roosevelt NRA clash with Darrow led board, predicting quick conclusions and strong NRA rebuttals.
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John H. Boller
Woodsboro
Joseph H. Rosensteel
Emmiesburg
court house
W. Cinton McSherry
Mo. Mariz
Freder county
BSuCo
State Conservation Commission
Washington
Frederick
Maryland
Wasia
M dent Roosvett
Presii
Dar- AA
indus
Presid
Clarence Darrow
National Recovery Administration
Hugh 8. Johnson
Darrow
Johnson
Roosevelt
NRA
William C. Thompson
Chicago
Simultan cousis
excoriat
Mount Saint Marys Exercises June 2 Ceremony
Mount Saint Marys holds June 2 events to mark Monsignor Bradley's twenty third year as president. A large gathering of administrators from across the country is expected, with a formal address by a professor and a choir chant at the ceremony.
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Saas
Mount S. Mary
wil
Monsignor Bradley
ereign
Electoral College Abolition Agenda Moves Forward
In Washington on May 21 AP reports the latest constitutional amendment submission to states. Nebraska’s veteran independent wins support while 24 oppose. the margin falls short of passage. House debate continues on reciprocal tariff and banking measures amid party splits.
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Washington
Nebraska
Sidsrecht
Oh.a
nz co
Wallace
Paraguayans Ready for Battle Amid Stalled Chaco War
Reports say Paraguayan forces prepare for a crucial engagement as losses mount in the Chaco conflict. Army units concentrate near the frontier with winds of renewed fighting in the disputed Gran Chaco region.
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ran Chaco
State roads worker crushed to death at wharf
Erw ing M Parsons a Maryland state roads worker was killed when a demmed bolt broke releasing a heavy bucket during unloading of chipped stone at the county wharf. He died before reaching the hospital, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salsbury
Erwing M. Parsons
Parsons
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