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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

Page

6

Obstacles Removed To Montevue Sewer Line

Frederick city and county officials met with state health representatives to press removal of obstacles to the Montevue sewer line into Carroll Creek. A rights of way dispute with four property owners stalled progress as WPA funds promise county savings of about 43,000. Authorities warned further delays endanger public health and urged early settlement to allow local labor for the project.

Frederick State Board of Health Montevue City Aour R. H. Riley Board of Health George Hall Health Board Frederick City Riley Frederick Sani E. C. Kefauver City and Punty Ira McCurdy City Healths Board A. H. Derr Ag Grant Hooper Jesse J. Renner Lloyd C. Cutter Elmer S.C. Maxwell Edward S. Delaptaine Lewis W. Putman Albert i M. Mercer Fred E. Krantz Maurice D. P. Slifer Sewarage WPA City Street Park Kefauver Carroll Creek McCurdy Fedserail Potomac River Cource Hooper Derr Renner Mercer Montevue Fourth Street Pike Une Krantz Putman Slifer

Elementary Colored School Commencement in Frederick County

The nineteenth annual commencement of Frederick county and city elementary colored schools will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Asbury M.EL church. Seventh grade music from West Seventh Street and Lincoln High School, with Rev. C. A. Johnson delivering the address. Certificates will be awarded by County Superintendent E. W. Pruitt and W. Bruner will preside. The event marks the start of a continuation through Friday, June 10.

Frederick County Asbury M._ EL church West Seventh Street Amanda Eaton Glee Club Lincoln High School Gwendolin Bolden Lincoln C. A. Johnson Centerville M.el Church E. W. Pruitt W. Bruner

Levine says he has no idea who abducted son

Murray Levine told Gay that he still does not know who kidnapped and killed his 12 year old son or why. He believes the case is entirely in police hands as federal agents join a methodical search for the kidnapper who murdered the boy after taking him February 24 on Long Island Sound.

New Rochelle Murray Levine Long Island Sound Peter N. Y

Non Pros Entered In Local Court Case

In a Circuit Court session this morning lack of itemization on a $178.10 suit led to the plaintiff Howard S. Baker of Taneytown entering a non pros after the case began. Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard then dismissed the jury. Baker may re institute the suit if desired against Percy A. McIlwaine, related to a May 1 1934 farm contract. The contract had McIlwaine to pay Baker 5 percent commission from the nest share after Sears operation. after ruling out inapplicable items, Baker withdrew and the action proceeded against his attorney Sherman P. Bow ters and Patrick Schnauffer represented McIlwaine.

Arthur D. Williard Howard Baker Taneytown Percy A. Mclhvaing Frederic McIlwaine Baken Mellwaine Sears Willard Sherman P. Bowters Patrick Mr. Schnauffer Melly

Search for tramp who attacked Little Girl in Westminster

Weary sheriffs deputies and state policemen combed fields and searched highways of Carrot county for a tramp whose attacked a nine year old girl was frustrated by her father, Chief deputy sheriff Walter Shipley said an all night search failed to reveal any trace. The child was seized on her fault near Ficksourg yesterday afternoon. her father James Bosley fought the man.

Westminster Carrot County Walter Shipley Shipley Gladley Bosley Saiph Saipiey Tom Bul Washington Owas Mercer

Supreme Court allows NLRB withdrawal in steel case

The Supreme Court ruled that the National Labor Relations Board may withdraw from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in a dispute involving Republic Steel. Justice Roberts said the circuit lacked jurisdiction and that the Board could not be forced to proceed, reversing the ruling that barred withdrawal. Justices Butler and McReynolds dissented.

Washington Supreme Court National Labor Relations Board Cecourt Court of Appeals Philadelphia Ittegaton Republic Steel Corrntoration Justice Roberts Butler McReynolds Stone Cardaze Circuit Court Roberts

Stock Market Goes Into Slow Decline

New York May 31 AP reports a slow stock market retreat with leaders down up to two points. Analytic forces note the high volume of offerings as buyers stay sidelined. A small batch of 1938 laws appeared near the final hour and transfers ran about 400000 shares.

New York

Fence Jumping Charge Is Lodged Against Six

Six youths faced charges after jumping the Fairgrounds fence to view automobile rates without a ticket. Chief Allen Bartgis summoned them to Police Court. named defendants include Paul Staley Point of Rocks James Oland Adams Town Robert Baker and Charles Lenhart Frederick white. Ernest and Carlton Lane Frederick colored. Additional hearings listed: Russell Eyler disorderly conduct John Murphy drunk on street David Shankle riding bicycle on street.

Fairgrounds Allen Bartgis Paul Staley Point of Rocks James Oland Adamstown Robert Baker Charles Lenhart Frederick Ernest Carlton Lane Russell Eyler William E. Miller John Murphy Miller David Shankle Charles Bell

Passage Looms on Roosevelt Reorganization Fight Today

President Roosevelt and congressional leaders met to decide this session whether to force a showdown on government reorganization legislation. Barkley signaled no final decision yet on reviving the measure as talks continued with Garn er and other top aides.

Washington Roosevelt Garner Senate Barkley Bankhead House Rayburn

Bevans Murder Trial Ended By Nolle Prosse

Snow Hill May 31 AP A nolle proso ended the murder trial of Luther Bevan for the death of Charles Pusey a Poco moke farmer at its inception today.

Snow Hill Luther Bevan Charles Pusey

Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Update

Weather data shows 3.01 inches of rain in the past 24 hours ending May date. Normal May precipitation is 3.0 inches. May 1937 records 3.32 inches with 1933 noted. May 1 to 4.13 inches deficit. Yesterday high 69 a year ago 93. Last night low 4 a year ago 1. Sun sets at 7:30 p.m. today. Sunrise 4:45 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rise 2:07 a.m. tomorrow and sets 10:28 p.m.

Eternal Light memorial to be dedicated on July 3 in Gettysburg

A $60,000 Eternal Light peace memorial on the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg will be dedicated July 3 in ceremonies led by President Roosevelt. The flame atop the bronze structure will be lit for the first time in the presence of Blue and Gray survivors, visible for about 20 miles across southeastern Pennsylvania.

Gettysburg Roosevelt Pennsylvania

Schuschnigg Seen In Vienna Amid Uncertain Status

Vienna May 31 AP German officials said Austria falen Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg was “somewhere in Vienna in excellent health.” Requests to see him were refused and officials admitted he was no longer at Belvedere Castle, his name there until last Saturday.

Vienna Kurt Schuschnigg Stis Schuschnigg Belvedere Castle

Supreme Court refuses stock yards case reconsideration

Washington May 31 AP The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its April 25 decision that found the procedure used by Secretary Wallace in ordering a reduction of charges at the Kansas City stock yards fatally defective.

Washington Supreme Court Wallace Kansas City

Ross And Armstrong Weigh In For Match

New York May 31 Barney Ross weighed 142 pounds to Henry Armstrong 133 1 2 today during final physical checkups at the Athletic Commission for their 15 round title bout here tonight.

New York Barney Ross Henry Armstrong The Athletic Commission

Bandits Foiled In Bank Robbery by Morion Gap Officers

In Morions Gap Kentucky this May, officers who spotted bandits through peep holes above the bank vault killed one man and captured two others during an attempted holdup of the Planters Bank.

Morions Gap May Planiers Bank

Sand Hill Blocked by Cane Anchors in Sublette County

Sublette County officials say they have halted Haskell County sand hill threat to a road by anchoring the dune with cane planted around it. The cane hopes to steady winds driving the sand and prevent reformation of the dune blocking the route.

Sand Hill Kas Haskell County

Rainbow trout fingerlings to be released below Boulder Dam

About eighty five thousand rainbow trout fingerlings will be distributed in the Colorado River below Boulder Dam. Boulder Lake is to be stocked with warm water species, notably bass, for fishing.

Colorado River Boulder Dam Boulder Lake

Behind The Scenes In Washington: Insurance Probe Fights

Washington May 31 One of the most important undercover fights in Washington centers on whether the forthcoming monopoly investigation will probe insurance companies The President urged scrutiny of insurance funds as potential economic power but Congress resists Senator O Mahoney frames an official monopoly bill leaving insurance outside New Dealers press to uncover whether funds are independently managed or controlled by New York banks They question who elects trustees why policy loans bear six percent interest and other practices Insurance executives seek to keep the probe away Roosevelt’s Monopolies message has heated tensions in the capital Meanwhile Hanes the new assistant Treasury secretary pushes to win business support but faces stiff resistance from major bankers and insurers The debate shapes Roosevelt's approach to corporate power while utility spending forecasts show limited expansion and a reassessment of public lending prospects.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Joseph C. O'Mahoney Wyoming New York Insurance Company John Hanes Treasury SEC Hoosevelt Hanes Winnie’ Aldrich Chase National Bank Mutual Life Insurance Companies Pepper Florida Roo

Exercises at Emmitsburg High School events listed

The Emmitsburg High School program begins with a Sunday sermon at 9 o'clock by Rev Vernon J Munger of Baltimore for seniors. A senior play The Phantom will be shown Tuesday at 8 in the high school auditorium. Elementary exercises Thursday at 10 30 with Rev Stephen Galley of Kemp Town. The senior assembly Friday at 10 30 in the high school auditorium. Graduation Friday night at 1815 with Rev G Nevin Robert Hood College addressing the graduates. Alumni banquet and dance Saturday at 7 30 in the auditorium. Twenty four seventh grade graduates named: William Annan Leroy Baker Laurence Gourley Leonard Lancaster Raymond Lingg Kieffer Manahan David Ohler Wilbur Ridge Paul Ross Harry Biser Frances Lescalbeet Annan Bollinger Rita Claybaugh Grace Eyler Ruby Glass Virginia Herring Edith Long Ethel Long Helen Martin Mary Jane Overholtzer Frances Stinson Marian Valentine Margaret Wantz Betty Jane Wolfe.

Emmitsburg High School WHS Vernon J. Munger Baltimore Methodist Church Stephen Galley Kemptown G. Nevin Robert Hood College Emmitsburg High School School Emmitsburg William Annan Leroy Baker Laurence Gourley Leonard Lancaster Raymond Lingg Kieffer Manahan David Ohler Wilbur Ridge Paul Ross Harry Biser Frances Lescalbeet Annan Bollinger Rita Claybaugh Grace Eyler Ruby Glass Virginia Herring Edith Long Ethel Long Helen Martin Mary Jane Overholtzer Frances Stinson Marian Valentine Margaret Wantz Betty Jane Wolfe

Complete Ticket Is Planned By Sasscer

Baltimore May 31 AP Lans Gale G Sasscer president of the State Senate and a Democratic gubernatorial candidate announced he would enter a full ticket for state offices in the primary His supporters said the move responded to calls for him to join the ticket headed by Herbert R O Conor for Attorney General and Governor and blocked a bid for the United States Senate His plan would present three of six Democratic aspirants with complete tickets for voters approval.

Baltimore Justeast Wold

Rev W B Pugh Named Stated Clerk in Presbyterian Assembly

Rev William B. Pugh of Chester Pennsylvania was elected Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA. The announcement appeared in Philadelphia on May 31 by the Associated Press.

W. B. Pugh Philadelphia William B. Pugh Chester General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In

War Threats Subside in Europe and Mexico

Officials report a reduction in war threats across Europe and Mexico as tensions ease. Analysts cite diplomatic moves and confidence gains, while civilians await further deescalation signals amid shifting regional dynamics.

Europe Mexico

JAP PLANES RAID HANKOW AND CANTON IN CHINA

In Far East fighting Japan carried out heavy air raids on Hankow and Canton as Chinese forces fought to wipe out Lieutenant General Kenya Dobhara's beleaguered division. Meantime in Spain and Czechoslovakia conflicts continued amid civilian losses and air attacks.

Associated Press Mexico Czechoslovakia Spain China Cardenas Saturnino Cedillo Germany Castallon de Plana Valencia Mora de Rubielos Teruel-Valencia Japan Hankow Canton Central China War Zone Kenya Dobhara

Yacht explosion leaves Kreider badly burned in Chesapeake

In Chestertown Maryland on May 31 AP reports George L. Kreider of Lebanon Pennsylvania was severely burned when his yacht Susi Q exploded and caught fire in the Chesapeake Bar during a holiday cruise. Kreider, in the engine room, and five others abandoned ship and spent three hours in life preservers before rescue by the Agnes of the Corinthian Yacht Club Philadelphia. Other party members not burned include Mrs Kreider Dr and Mrs R M Woof of Lebanon and Mr and Mrs William Hartis of Pelham.

Chestertown George L. Kreider Lebanon Kreider Agnes Corinthian Yacht Club Philadephia R. M. Woof William Hartis Pelham

Maryland Social Welfare Conference Speakers List

J Sheldon Turner executive secretary Frederick County Welfare Board will speak on housing rural and urban aids at the Maryland State Conference of Social Welfare to be held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore on June 9 10 and 23 The three-day conference will cover problems trends and programs with many outstanding speakers from Maryland and other states Thurman W Arnold Assistant Attorney General of the United States will open the meeting at eight o clock Thursday evening.

J. Sheldon Turner Frederick County Welfare Board Maryland Thurman W. Arnold The United States

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