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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1938
Page
7
Joseph F. McCurdy presided at the Maryland District of Columbia Federation annual convention held here.
Hood College prepares for final exams starting Wednesday with seniors finishing Monday and juniors through Thursday. About 94 graduates will receive diplomas at commencement on June 6 at 10 45 am with Francis B Sayre as speaker. Baccalaureate will be June 3 with Rev Dr Romig delivering the address.
New York March 24 AP reports selected stocks showed a modest rally with limited climbing power. Early trading was hesitant and volume stayed slightly above yesterday’s very light total, around 300000 shares, with buying failing to follow through and prices turning regular near the final hour.
Charles Timanus a 67 year old Baltimore man and brother of former mayor E Clary Timanus is paroled by Governor Harry W Nice a day before completing a five year sentence for embezzling 21900 from an invalid sister His parole followed recommendation by Parole Commissioner J Cookman Boyd noting Timanus age and health condition Also mentions convicts and a convocation at All Saints Church Cumberland and a US Army auto station flight training school at Fairfield Ohio Patterson Field with six Kellett autogiros used.
Harold L. Ickes, 64, Secretary of the Interior, married 29-year-old Jane Dahiman in Dublin at Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church. The ceremony occurred at 9 am Dublin time with a cable to Washington. The bride, daughter of a Milwaukee lawyer, studied at Smith College and had been a White House visitor.
Multiple clubs map spring flower shows with set dates across July and June. Jefferson Club holds a Sunday afternoon show at the Reformed Sunday School with a committee led by Mrs Ed gar Thomas. Merryland Tract Club meets in Farmers Hall with guest entries. Lewistown and Middletown clubs stage June 1 events with judges from Walkersville. Thurmont Homemakers host June 4 with strawberries and ice cream. Ballenger Club on June 6 at St Luke's Church.
Henry E. Friday President urges county groups to shift focus to arts in spare time. The report notes a labor gathering and a nearby conference shortfalls, with references to a man and two conferences before a synod.
The Maryland Synod gathered for its annual convention at the Francis Scott Key Hotel where new members were presented to the assembly. Rev. Paul H. Smith, Rev. Ralph H. Miller, Rev. Donald F. Brake, Rev. Dr. Gould Wick, Rev. Harald Mumper, Rev. Ralph W. Loew, and Rev. Herbert H. Schmidt joined from multiple synods. Memorial services and talks by church leaders highlighted the day.
The twelfth General Conference of the Dunkard Brethren church convenes at Rhodes Grove near Greencastle PA from May 24 to June 1. First services Saturday at 8 p m, Sunday School at 10 p m, then preaching morning, noon, and night through May 31 with continuing sessions. open business session on Wednesday morning June 3.
The Garden Club Flower Show at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church parish hall draws large entries, with finer displays than prior years despite stormy weather. Two tables hold children’s entries and the rural women’s club displays are notable. Judge Mrs. Leslie N. Gay commends the artistic arrangements as the best for a community size. A new Marlin flying boat is under construction with a 188 foot wingspan and capacity of 100 passengers by day and 65 by night.
Mrs Grace Grayson alias Grace Goldstein arrested in Los Angeles with 32 others suspected of ties to the Karpis Barker gang. She allegedly lived with Alvin Karpis as his wife until his life imprisonment.
Washington report presents Treasury projections showing federal taxes may rise to seven to ten percent of national income as output climbs from about 60 to 160 billion dollars. It compares 1929, 1932, 1936 and 1938 figures, notes high surcharges and corporate taxes, and outlines hopes that rising income will fund budgets and debt relief, all in a concise view.
Frederick High School seniors lead a flurry of academic and social events as the term ends. About 197 graduates. Proms June 1 and 9 commence with baccalaureate June 5, and final assembly June 7 before close June 16.
Central Europe remains tense as Czechoslovakia and Sudeten Germans halt negotiations after Konrad Henlein departs for Asch. Reports say they demanded withdrawal of Czechoslovak troops before talks. Meanwhile in China Japanese offensive on railway lines nears Kaifeng with air and ground attacks. In Spain government battles insurgents near Tremp Balaguer and Teruel Valencia area with slow insurgent progress. In Mexico President Cardenas shows concern over Cedillo movement in San Luis Potosi as rebels are bombed in hills. In Jerusalem violence leaves several dead and twenty injured in new terror incident.
In Troon Scotland on May 24 AP reports Charlie Yates of Atlanta defeated his American Walker Cup teammate Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati with a stymie at the 19th Breen in the British Amateur Championship first round match.
Dr Samuel Sumner Edmands 61 head of Pratt Institute school of engineering died from injuries after an auto accident last Thursday. Dr A J Raggi, a Manhattan physician, was killed in the same crash. The report notes a German Heinkel H E 112 pursuit plane may reach 300 mph with 460 ft per second climb. A private 13 passenger plane with dining room lounge and bedrooms cost about 300000 dollars to build.
Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am at 1.11 inches. May precipitation to date is 4.38 inches with May 1937 at 3.32. Deficiency in 1938 to May 1 is 4.13 inches. Yesterday high 82, low 52, day prior low 46. Sun set 7:25 pm, rises 4:49 pm tomorrow. Moon rises 2:58 am, sets 3:12 am.
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