Opening of New State Highway Draws 4000 Attendees
About 4,000 people joined the opening ceremonies for the Thurmont to Rocky Ridge highway held Saturday afternoon. A parade of 362 vehicles and 35 floats led to Mt Tabor Park where speeches by state officials and local leaders praised the project. The event, noted as the second most elaborate ceremony in state history, drew attendees from Westminster to Frederick and Emmitsburg to Foxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Rocky Ridge
Mt. Tabor Park
Carmen Troxell
Little Louis Hess
Thurmont High School
Detour
Taneytown
John N. Mackail
State Roads Commission
David Cainebrenner
Ritchie
Robert Biggs
Grafton Lee
Brow
Paul Winchester
Baltimore
William J Grove
Lester
Birely
Jesse Weybright
P. H. Williams
Board of County Commissioners
P. E. Heimer
Robert Cmin
Westminster
Foxville
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Heimer
Fifty Entries in County Dress Contest
County dress contest entries near fifty, with judging set for June 11 at 2 PM in Church Street School. Miss Helen Shelby of the University of Maryland will judge, as clubs across the county held preliminary contests to select winners for the county meet in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Rural Women’s Clubs
Church Street
Helen Shelby
University of Maryland
College Park
Helen Pearson
Miss Pearson
Uniforms for Prohibition Agents on Highway Patrol
Washington May 28 AP Prohibition agents on highway duty will wear uniforms with caps and badges to identify officers and deter motorists from firing on them, a safety measure urged by Commissioner Doran. Walter Abrecht, jailed in the Raymond Engle automobile death case, was freed on 1500 dollar bond and awaits a preliminary hearing Friday with Reno S Harp as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition
Doran
Walter Abrecht
Raymond Engle
Alton Y. Bennett
Abrecht Wil Briven
Reno S Harp
All Set For Hop To Rome
The article describes a planned long non stop flight with Co pilots C Sabelli and Roger Q Williams and navigator Captain Peter Bones Jeff. The single motor monoplane is prepared to fly from Baltimore or New York to Rome with test landings at Curtiss Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Sabelli
Roger Q. Williams
Baltimore
New York
Rome
Peter Bones
Jeff
Earth
Frederick Circus Arrives in Frederick for Opening Day
Downtown Frederick hosted the Walter L Main circus with a parade from Fair Grounds to Market Street and Patrick Street. Two performances were planned with large county turnout for the afternoon and urban attendance for the evening show featuring numerous acts and a big top audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Walter L. Main
Walter L
Charles Town
W. Va
Children of the American Revolution Meeting at Shriner Lawn
Local C A R chapter met at the Shriner home lawn in Ceresville on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Josiah Van Orsdell spoke as president general praising constructive work. Members recited, Anna Levy reported chapter activities, and games followed with 22 members present plus guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of the American Revolution
Edward D. Shriner
Ceresville
Josiah van Orsdell
The
van Orsdeli
Flac
Dutrow
Dorothy
Hattiet Kreh
Anna Levy
Shriner
Joseph van Orsden
Sons of the American Revolution
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Frank B. Steele
S. AR
Fetteroff
Washington
Heflin Blocks Third-Party Movement Amid Smith Opposition
Washington report argues Alabama Senator Heflin derails any anti Smith third-party effort. It notes factions disgusted with both parties, Hoover and Smith draw voters, Heflin’s stance risks anti Catholic sentiment, and independents struggle to form a lasting ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Tom Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
Hoover
Smith
Heflin
la Follette
Wilson and
Bryan
Borah
Norris
Congress
Wheither Heffin
Chalked message at office door from Stolze and Mrs Stolze
A fragment from Meggenforfer Blaetier reports chalked notes on an office door. One says Back in ten minutes I have gone for a drink opposite Stolze. The other asks Please wait a minute I think he will be back Mrs Stolze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolze
Meggenforfer
Blaetier
Manich
Bandits Use Tax Drivers Shields In Lower East Side Robbery
In New York a gang forced seven taxicab drivers to act as shields during an early morning restaurant heist. Diners roped in as the robbers escaped after stealing about $8,000 in cash and jewelry. A bystander policeman shot two bandits and felled another. Louis Mishken died from a chest wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
Louis Mishken
Rob- TS
Final Musicales Event to Feature Baltimore Artists at Catoctin
The final event of the Monday Musicales season will be held Tuesday night at the Catoctin Country Club. Marr Bokee soprano Alma Metcalf violin Sara Stilman pianist all from Baltimore will perform. A deasing program arranged. Committee members include Mrs John Francis Smith Mrs Joseph T Pyles Mrs Ignatius Bjornee and Mrs Richard P Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenck
Catoctin Country Club
Marr ‘Bokee
Alma Metcalf
Sara Stilman
Baltimore
Entertain Hood Seniors at Key Hotel
Dr and Mrs Joseph HW invite Hood seniors to a Friday evening event at six. The Ser or clase of Horo College will view the program at the Francis Scott Key hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Joseph HW
Ser
Horo College
Francia Scott Key
Senate defeats move to adjourn Congress Tuesday
The Senate rejects a 6 pm adjournment plan by 40 to 40 with Vice President Dawes breaking the tie. Earlier Johnson proposals to extend the session failed, leaving no adjournment time this session. leaders consider indefinite session and possible reconsideration to put the Boulder Canyon Dam bill as unfinished business for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Dawes
Johnson
California
Boulder Canyon
Congress
House
Curtis
Kansas
Boulder Canyon Dam
Arrest Expected Soon After Child’s Death in Ohio
Youngstown police prepared to arrest a local man described as the driver of the car seen with Beatrice Rosenbaum on May 14. Beatrice’s emaciated body was found near Salem after a long search, with investigators noting she likely stayed within ten blocks of home before being taken to a farm while gravely ill.
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Youngstown
Beatrice Rosenbaum
Salem
Beatrice
Orioles and Athletics Trade Pitchers and Officials
Baltimore announces the trade of George Earnshaw to the Philadelphia Athletics for cash and pitchers Bil Shores and Jing Johnson. Manager Dunn confirms the move as Earnshaw reports to his new club with the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George Earnshaw
Baltimore Orioles
Philadelphia Athletics
Bil” Shores
Jing’ Johnson
Dunn
Wagnot
Earnshaw
Swarthmore
Saturday Night Stable Fire Delights Large Crowd During Storm
A stable behind Mrs. John Green on East Third Street burned during a severe electric storm around 8:15 PM. Hundreds of motorists gathered as flames lit the night, waterlogged streets hindered fighting efforts, and all fire companies responded. no origin determined.
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Third
Aliceta
How to Get Rich Quick Described in Hale Probe
Washington reports describe probes into Frank J. Hale a former prohibition officer and his links to financing for the campaign of Herbert Hoover. Assistant Attorney General Mabel Willebrandt testified that Hale received high level endorsements and later gained access to alcohol permits amid a surge of large bank deposits and $1,000 bills observed in a late night visit by Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank J. Hale
Hale
Prohibition
Senate
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Politics
Hoover
Chamberlain
Lincoln C. Andrews
Bng Chamberlain
Commencement Held for 1928 Training School Nurses Class
Graduates of the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium Training School for Nurses celebrate with 3 PM commencement in the recreation hall. Dr R V Elliott delivers the address. diplomas are handed by Dr Victor F Cullen. Recipients include Sara Carita Bowen and others from Barstow, Atlantic City, Newark, New Haven, and Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Anna Feld
Newark
N. J
Hele Theresa Mannix
New Haven
Conn
Beryl Smith
la Place
Til
Helen Mary Thompson
Annapolis
Jean Whitney
Chestertown
Freemasons attend Trinity church service and sermon
A small delegation from King David Lodge No 39 Frederick City Lodge No 193 and Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No 31 attended Trinity M E church South Sunday evening at 730. Rev R Carl Maxwell led a series with special anthems and prayers. Maxwell spoke on Ruth Naomi Esther and friendship with lessons from the Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
King David Lodge
Frederick City Lodge
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
Trinity M . E. Church South
R. Carl Maxwell
A. R. Snedegar
Mr. Maxwell
Ruth
Naomie
Esther
Jonathan
David
Good Samaritan
Measles Reach County Schools In 267 April May Cases
The County Health office reports 267 measles cases in April and May. Frederick city Buckeystown Jefferson and Emmitsburg show clusters with many schoolchildren affected. April pneumonia tallies include 11 deaths. May counts rise with 18 county cases and three city cases. Public health work continues with camp inspections and staff changes.
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County Health Office
North Market Street
Johnsville
Woodville
Frederick City
Buckeystown
Jefferson
Emmitsburg
Frederick County
E. C. Kefauver
Alice Brackett
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Rescue plans rush for Italia missing dirigible
Norway and Spitzbergen races to locate the Italia as Lieutenant Holm heads for Tromsø with a hydro airplane. Captain Wilkins and Commander Kielson may join. the Italian legation bars details while Braganza and Citta di Milano coordinate efforts. Byrd remains hopeful radio contact could yield relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Italia
Norway
Spitzbergen
Luetzow Holm
King's Bay
Citta di Milano
King’s Bay
Oslo
Lydzow Holm
Horten
Tromseé
Spitbergen
Holm
Tromsee
Hobby
George Wilkins
Carl B. Kielson
Alaska
Copenhagen
Braganze
Tromsoe
Riiser-Larsen
Norga
Roald Amundsen
Otto Sverdrup
Byrd
New York
eCommander
Richard £. Byrd
North Pole
Umberto Nobile
Final Class Assembly at Frederick High School
The last senior class assembly of the year will be held Tuesday at 10.80 o clock in the Frederick High School auditorium. The program includes processional, songs, scripture reading, readings, solos, an oration on the school and debt, gavel presentation, medal awards from several groups, and a closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
America the Beautiful
Roscoe Rhoderuck
Valse
Chopin
Eleanor Eichelberger
Papa
Papa’s Boy,” Mary McComas
Trump
Aphrodite
Goldman
Everett Schildknecht
Miriam Rhoads
Frederick High
Our Debt
Amelia Weinberg
Howard Taylor
William Fisher
Sons of American Revolution
American Legion
DeMolay
Commercial State Bank
Kiwanis Club
Auto and trolley collide near college entrance
A Sunday evening collision at the east entrance to the college involved an automobile owned by Marshall Grayson and a trolley car in charge of C. L. Orr. Miss Elsie Posey drove the car. no injuries were reported. The crash bent the fender and axle of the auto and damaged the trolley fender, blamed on a hedge fence obscuring the view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Grayson
Araby
C. L. Orr
Frederick
College
Elsie Posey
West Fifth Street
Explosive Blast Levels Frederick Store in 40th Anniversary
On May 28 a blast destroyed C. E. Zellers store at South Market and South streets in Frederick. One man, Charles Poole, was killed and Rudolph Crouse injured, with others recounting the scene and a witness recalling helping a injured person home. The cause is believed to be a match igniting gasoline near a quantity stored inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monry
IBRS
South Frederick
C. E. Zellers
Charles Poole
Charles R. Gittinger
Rudolph Crouse
South Market
South Streets
Kindergarten to Close at Federated Charity Building
Kindergarten exercises scheduled for Saturday at 10 o'clock at the Federated Charity building 133 North Market Street. A program of entertainment and a review of the children's work will be presented. Parents and friends invited. Miss Margaret Eisen Nautz in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederich
Federated Charitis
Neath
Market Street
Che Chilrem
Margaret Eisen
Nautz
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Graceham
Barrier
Ewer, Pep Baie
Hop
NEA New York Bureau
C. A. R. Meeting
E. D Shriner
Betty Nuthall
America
jJast
Suzanna
East Patrick Street
Water Street
Henri Stamnion
Johnny Rover
Earl Shormaker
Charles
Desilkiss
Orioles and
Athletics
Visitation Academy
A. L. Pearce
Cora Staley
Catherina Long
Seton Hich
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
Clase
Wilkins and Eielson
Hood College
West Fifth St
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