22 May 1930
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
1
The annual field day for boys and girls, under supervision of the Education Board and Public Athletic League, will be held Friday. Students from multiple towns and schools participate in track, dodge ball relays, and field events, with events for different age and weight classes.
Fragmentary civic note details a census watcher or supervisor role in the Second Maryland District, referencing a former sheriff and related administrative tasks within the local governance context.
A fragmented item highlights Babe Ruth and homer details in a baseball context with unclear naming. The readable text includes phrases about Ruth and early innings, implying a summary of a game or scoreboard note.
A May explosion damaged a Cumberland building near Steve Freno's bowling alley and pool hall. The blast affected the second floor above Mrs. Flossie Manges and Mr. and Mrs. Meunari, Jr. Residents escaped unharmed as investigators began work on the wreckage.
The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Glass calling the dial telephones a nuisance and ordered removal. The Senate office wing will be cleared of automatic phones recently installed in Washington.
Denver and Cheyenne woke to a heavy snowfall blanketing the ground after a warm spell raised temperatures to the season’s peak. The late May weather set the scene before the voting season, with officials preparing for upcoming elections.
Feral boats and teid fusions raise alarms as a political clash jeopardizes treaty efforts at NEA Washington. Comm j Pace BAS Lome weed sparks debate among regional officials and policymakers.
The article reports Gifford Pinchot leading the Pennsylvania Republican primary as returns come in. Thomas W. Cassatt confirms the wet ticket strategy and notes Philipp’s consent to decline an independent run if defeated. State Senator Samuel Salus defends Pinchot as the regular Republican nominee and says no coalition with the wet ticket will occur.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South voted 3 to 1 to keep Bishop Cannon of Houston on the Board of Temperance and Social Service. Greensboro, N C, elected Cannon and the other board members by viva voce vote. The action preserves the existing leadership amid controversy over the board lineup.
A French steamer carrying about 1500 pilgrims bound for sea ports and Mecca caught fire in harbor. The blaze proved uncontrollable. the ship was abandoned and reports indicated heavy loss of life. The incident occurred as pilgrims traveled toward Mecca.
The report notes favorable conditions for vegetables and fruits in the eastern area with potatoes and beans affected by late frosts. Strawberries are blooming and ripening in southern sections as harvests begin in extreme southern counties of the Eastern Shore. Some tree fruit crops suffered damage from frosts and freezing temperatures in April, while peaches and other crops show variable yields in the Mountain region.
ML J Thompson of the Frederick County baseball league calls an executive meeting at Freer XV CLAL on Thursday at eight. One representative from each of eight circuit items will discuss final details as season opens in June. Representatives from Brunswick Middletown Emmitsbury Woodsboro Thurmont Unierville Yellow Springs Kissisville expected. meeting before season with bright plans and pennant race.
The Sunday session of the Aid Society of the Lewistown M E church gathered May 13 at Mr. and Mrs. George Wisner's home. The meeting opened with prayers and scripture reading led by Mrs. P. Anderson and Rev. L. J. Moe. Miss Louie Snook and Gladys Hesson read, and the program concluded with "The Tree That Binds" before being handed to Sunday school officers.
A brief market note reports a quiet session with traders watching steady prices. The article mentions the closure of the exhibition and signals a forthcoming fence project starting in January, with officials outlining a phased schedule and budget estimates.
In New Market Virginia Rev Poffenberger and wife faced action over using the parsonage as a tourist lodging house. The church trustees contend the property was sold as a parsonage and should not host roomers. opponents note two years of licensed renting and signs attracting visitors, prompting a restraining order request. A separate Chicago report notes federal probes into a malt and beer operation with undercover agents and arrests.
A Kent County road day marks completion of 700 more miles of hard surfaced roads as officials celebrate the toll road program. A short tour will showcase the new paving while a division reunion is announced. The event ties to a murder electrocution case involving a farmer and his wife in Texas.
Final reports will be filed with Leon Tiane Gouy as the campaign closes. Teams listed include Jacob H. Schauds, O. Garber captain, Robert Werfield, H. Not Hater, and others with names such as Paul Paine, Richard F. Stillmann, Jesse W. , James H. Gamiori, Lewis Dertzbaugh, Jay G. Cubket, Roberta Bennett, Charles Seeger, Mary Ebert, and Ernest Michael among participants.
Graf Zeppelin nears Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro bound for South America crossing the equator. Hugo Eckener joins Neptune Band performance as the airship makes its first southern hemisphere appearance. Radio reports confirm plans to return to the city after the stay.
The article notes a tax rate for Semetegane set at 575 Rellar per unit, with a total assessed value of 1 287. The figures appear in a local fiscal update detailing levy amounts and contributions from residents.
The report details decade changes in four Carroll Howard Montgom ery regions. Jeffersn district overall shows decreasing population. Garret Park in Montgomery County near Rockville more than doubles, with 1930 figures of 1638 people and 208 farms, and 1920 figures of 1817 people and 207 farms.
Washington May 22 AP Protests mount over the London naval treaty as Rear Admiral Frank H. Schofield questions its benefits and the 5 3 ratio with Japan. Rear Admiral Willian A. Moffett urges more aircraft carriers, saying 135000 tons is insufficient.
McBride calls the Pennsylvania Republican primary result the big seat body blow to the wets and says the Hoover administration is making good on prohibition enforcement. The report notes AP coverage and references a high price per seat and ad placements as part of the campaign context.
A Ford tri motted mail plane, capacity 14 passengers and worth 42 500 dollars, arrives Saturday at 1 p m at Frederick's new airport to spark local aviation interest. Pilot Ray Loomis, famed flyer, leads demonstrations after 25 000 passengers carried and 70 000 miles flown in 1928 29 era.
Miss Sara Raw from Frederick and Miss Hilda Hemp from Jefferson lead the Hood College senior class in the comedy The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The performance is set for May 30 at 6 20 p.m. at the Opera House with Lydia Languish and Captain Jack Absolute among the listed roles and a local stage manager from Jeannette, Pa.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.