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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

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Pen Opera House to run full time starting June 10

A formal announcement from Washington states the Pen Opera House will switch to a six day independent policy under Walter Decker. First run sound pictures will be shown, with installation work beginning immediately. City approval covered the changes and outside renovations at City Hall are planned.

City Opers Stavey-Cranda Poliey Walter Decker We Tri-Stace Theater Circuit, Inc John J. Payette Westtington Opera House Hahn Betso Ayaon Tivoli Stanley- Grandall Company Decker Frederick Tri-State 101 Ranch Chine Stanley-Crandad Payette

Memorial Day Closings Across Frederick Area

Memorial Day will see stores and banks closed in Frederick with post office hours altered. Public schools will dismiss at noon for Decoration Day observances, announced by County Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer. Memorial activities are planned for the morning, followed by a half‑day holiday for schools.

Frederick Wst G. Lloyd Palmer

Heights Park To Grain Prices Reach Lowest Open On Thursday

The Chicago Board of Trade saw May wheat fall below 1 a sack for the first time in 15 years. Local wheat stood at 98 cents late afternoon as credit fears spurred selling across stocks, while Braddock Heights Amusement Park prepared to open Thursday with dancing from 2:30 PM to 12:15 AM.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade General Motors Montgomery ~ Ward Canadian Pacific Northern Pacific St. Paul Call Money Wss

Woods on trial in state roads case

Francis H Woods, a former state employee, was brought from the state penitentiary to face a new trial for theft of 39 dollars from the State Roads Commission funds. Indicted by the grand jury, Woods pleaded not guilty before Judge Spud Eli Dennis in Open Court. His brother Jammes H Woods, already serving three years for the same crime, was set to be tried afterward on related charges.

Baltimore Francis Woods State Roads Commission Spud Eli Dennis Jammes H. Woods

Baltimore Hearing Begins on Lower Gas Rates

The Public Service Commission opened hearings in Baltimore to consider reducing rates for the Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company serving Baltimore and surrounding counties. Peoples Counsel Thomas J. led the effort, aiming to show the company’s prices are excessive and harming the public.

Baltimore Pubic Service Commission Consolidated Gas Eiectie Light and Power Company Serveg Baltistone Counsties Peoples Thomas J Comomers earTeas Maces Markel Contene Ees

Two One Act Plays At Luther Church Tuesday Night

The Lutheran church hosts two one act comedies Tuesday at 7 30. Squaring I With the Boss follows a clerk feigning a raise amid comic misunderstandings. The Ghost Hunters centers on a haunted house and a mysterious incident. Cast includes Denno and Ransom with committee support from Omaha.

Luther Sea Denno Omaha Greanizatis

Cornerstone of New Church to Be Laid Wednesday

The cornerstone ceremony for the new Calvary Church in Hagerstown will be held Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Bishop McDowell will give an address with Rev Bray and other ministers participating. Local lodges Columbia and Lynch will co conduct, with an anthem by Blount and hymns by the audience. The event aims to mark the tower entrance site on Benita and West Second streets, as construction progresses toward a December dedication. Architects are the Methodist Episcopal Bureau of Architecture, Theophil Lund, and Joseph Urner. Lloyd C. Culver is builder. A time capsule from prior cornerstone eras will be opened and placed in the new box.

Bray Hagerstown Frederick Disizi Copal James EH Methodist Prowstnt Buckeystown Columbia Blount Cornerstone Tay Bishop McDowell Bureau of Architecture The Methodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia Theoraf M. Lund Joseph Urner Lloyd C. Culier Calvarr Church C. E. Derden

Pocket Veto Upheld in Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court upholds the president's pocket veto in a high profile dispute involving executive power and legislative action. The ruling centers on whether procedural flaws rendered the veto invalid, impacting subsequent congressional authority and presidential prerogatives. The decision names key figures and outlines the implications for future state and federal exercises of veto power.

Plans for Camp of Scouts at Camp Ritchie

Plans for the Ber Scous camp under the Francis Scott Key Council for Frederick and Carroll counties involve Camp Ritchie June 1 as Camp Bioree. Located near Cascade, eight miles from Frederick, the site features a lake, army tents, screened mess hall, tested spring water, diving boards, and boats for swimmers only. Directed by Carl Klein with wide council support, registration closes June 15 with a weekly fee of $6 for scouts under the council. A trading post, court of honor, and nature study activities are planned.

Francis Scott Key Council Boy Scouts Frederick Carroll Counties Camp Ritchie Maryland National Guard Bat Cascade Thurmont Sa[billasville Blue Ridge Sumunzit Iit Carroll County Carl Klein City Forester Francis iScoutey Council Jamison Maryland Leland W. Chandler, Jr Washington Ar i George Wash Branels Scott Key Council Francis Scots Key Council Mazer F.C Glenn O. Gerber Radcliff Michael J. Cregh

Harmony Grove School Notes Misspellings and Names in War Memory

Fragmentary OCR text places Mrs Homer and James W Gert in War area with scattered phrases about schoolchildren and Papils Stop Here. Limited readable facts suggest a local note or remembrance item with uncertain details and names.

Sunday Services in Baker Park Begin June 30

Baker Park hosts Sunday services starting June 30 with nine denominations led by Frederick in charge. Each program lasts one hour as committees meet. pastors and churches listed include Methodist Rev. Dy, Baptist Rev. Dr. Heart, United Brethren Rev. George Strine, Trinity Methodist Rev. William C. Smith, Church of the Brethren, Evangelical Lutheran Rev. Dr U S G, Presbyterian Rev. Chars E B Wehler, and others. Committee in charge of details includes Dr. Williams, Dr. Kieffer, Dr. Wehler, E S Rice Archie, Fisher, J E Michael, Glenn McGregor, and Glenn O Garber.

Sonos Fay

Akron Man Shot Down From Auto In Front Home

Akron Ohio May 27 AP Charles Lapresto 37 died when men in a large touring car shot him as he stepped from his front door. A curtained car delivered two shots as he turned to walk up the street. His wife witnessed the murder. Police suspect reprisal for a past offense and detectives note a prior five year penitentiary term for involvement in a fatal shooting.

Akron Ohio Charles Tapresto Lapresto

Sisson Named To Be Asst Attorney General

Charles P. Sisson serving Rhode Island attorney general since 1925 is named assistant attorney general to succeed John Marshall. He will head the Personnel division of the Justice Department. Sisson is 39 and will take office in Washington.

Washington Charles P. Sisson Rhode Island U. S John Marshall Sisson Department of Justice

Arosa Coettes Highlight Mallon Source Silence

Arosa Coettes report that Mallon refuses to disclose his information source. The exchange centers on journalistic隐 privacy and sourcing in ongoing coverage.

Mallon

Murder Outcome Shocks Easton Community

A coroner s jury ruled a fatal death a murder after a farmer was found in a shed near Wahab Ave Easton Maryland. Investigators traced a negro helper connected to the case while authorities said the killings likely occurred Friday night.

Seth Tietal Robert Cooper Faem Rodar

Miss Booth Has Poor Night After Auto Crash

Hartsdale, N Y May 27 AP Miss Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army in America, injured when she won throws agalin at the top of her automobile Friday, had a very poor night and showed no improvement today, physicians announced. She is still in a dazed condition, suffering from contusions over the body, especially the left eye. The eye, once nearly closed, is now slightly better. No organic disturbances found. X rays expected on Wednesday.

Hartsdale Evangeline Booth Salvation Army America Walter Clark Tilden

Dempsey Ends Pact With Fugazy and Promotes Chicago Coliseum

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey severed ties with New York promoter Hubert J. Fugazy and announced he will promote boxing matches at the Chicago Coliseum starting next fall. The contract ended automatically last Saturday after Fugazy failed to provide an outdoor arena for major bouts.

New York Jack Dempsey Humibert J. Fugazy Conjetion Coliseum Chicago Dempsey Fugacy New

Army Bombers Leave Cumberland for Virginia

Fifteen army twin-motored bombers forced to land at Cumberland during a fierce storm returned to Virginia after repairs. The crews faced rough conditions and the incident delayed their mission as they prepared to resume flight.

Cumberland Virginia Rock Leon Wakarership

Willebrandt to resign amid withdrawal from government service

Washington reports unconfirmed rumors of Mrs. Willebrandt resigning soon from government work. The note cites possible policy rifts with Attorney General Mitchell over prohibition enforcement and her expected departure in the near future.

Willebrandt Mitchell

Plans to Bridge Hudson River Drawn Up

Washington dispatch says the army engineers' report on the North River Bridge Company's Hudson river bridge proposal at South Street New York City has been sent to Secretary Good for a decision due Wednesday. He will review the report with Major Jadwin and notes the recommendations are not altogether unfavorable. The separate consideration includes the New York and New Jersey Bridge Company's request to build a steeple at 60th Street, with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad involved.

Washington Army Engineers North River Bridge Company Hudson River Suth Street New York City Good Jadwin New York and New Jersey Bridge Company Sorive North River Company Baltimore and Ohio Rairoad

Missionary Captured as Chinese Communists Strike

Amor China May 27 AP Chinese communists capture Dr H Holleman a Reformed Presbyterian missionary at Lithg Fenchow west of here He and family are held while Rev Henry Poppen and his family escape to Amity safe ten days later after losing all in the assault May 23 roving troops attacked the mission buildings residences and hospital no Chinese houses were molested in what appears an anti foreign action.

Home of Ex-Director of Athletics Egged

The home of Paul E. Belting, former athletics director at the University of Iowa, was egged in the night. A student group organized to protest his removal, but the gathering dispersed after involvement from university officials.

Egged Towa City Paul E. Belting University of Iowa George Bresnahan H. Laurer Belting Iowa

Supreme Court Declares Philadelphia Sheriff Liable to Arrest

The Supreme Court ruled today that the Philadelphia Sheriff is liable to arrest in a case involving official duties. The decision underscores accountability for law enforcement officials and potential legal remedies arising from arrest actions in the city.

Philadelphia

Alien anti militarists cannot be naturalized

Tring Bee reaching Frederick today ccs Una Lady Boerner wit the Hastler sack was ting given try Washington Senators of mt League Boerner wag may Worker the bull pen im the Sith Stadium on Sunday uring Teeth the Matonam smd thiesica.

Frederick Ccs Boerner Hastler Washington Senators Mt League Sith

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