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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1937

Page

10

Quarry Worker at LeGore Killed in Freak Blast

A 40 pound limestone rock blasted from LeGore Lime Company's quarry struck a wooden shelter where Charles Edward Potts, 20, and Carrollton Davis were present. Potts died from a broken neck. Davis survived. The blast was routine, using about three pounds of dynamite. Potts had worked at the quarry for years. his family also employed there. Funeral arrangements set for LeGore.

LeGore Lime Company LeGore Charles Edward Potts Carrollton Davis Calvin C. Keeney Walkersville Keeney Potts Davis C. A. Stultz Woodsboro Lime Company Oak Hill S. B Myers H. T. Brown Powell and Albaugh

Quick End Of Parley At Brussels Is Sought

A high Japanese authority told the AP that Japan would urge ending the Brussels conference quickly and starting direct peace talks with China. American delegates signaled they would not assume greater responsibility than others in resolving the Chinese Japanese war. The source said Japan fears the conference may worsen the Oriental crisis.

Brussels Belgium Associated Press Japan China

Court finds Groucho and Chico Marx guilty of copyright violation

A Los Angeles court did not laugh at the comedians humor and found Groucho and Chico Marx guilty of plagiarism in the suit filed by Carroll and Garrett Graham for unlicensed use of a skit in a broadcast.

Groucho Marx Los Angeles Chico Carroll Garrett Graham

Largest Hallowe'en Parade Draws Frederick’s Largest Crowd

Frederick’s annual Hallowe'en parade drew the biggest turnout yet with 47 cash prizes from $1 to $25. Prizes awarded after the march in Winchester Hall honored diverse groups from the Maryland State School for the Deaf and various drum corps to Bowery dancers and a three monkeys group. Police, chamber leaders, and local clubs coordinated the event, while afterglow lingered as crowds spilled into the streets despite chalk and crayon vandalism.

News-Post Bowery Girls Hallowe'en J. E. Catsail Ruth Boyer Elinor Funk Barbara Trammond Peggy Stewart Kitty Grove Dorothy Engelbrecht Shirley Pumphrey Winnie Orndorff Frederick Winchester Hall Chamber of Commerce Lloyd C. Culler Elmer F. Munshower Maryland State School For the Deaf Legion Drum Corps Frederick High School Maxim Bowery Gs Ku Klux Klan Mr. Walfe Price Bros Grayson Simmons Market Street Rotary Kiwanis, Lions Zonta Clubs American Legion Company A Francis Scott Key Post

Aunt Retains Custody of Freddie Bartholomew

In Los Angeles on November 1, the Bartholomews lost their bid for Freddie Bartholomew custody after the child testified he loves his aunt Myllicent Bartholomew, who adopted him at age three and is “just the same as my mother.” Freddie said his parents are strangers to him, and the judge upheld the April 3 adoption.

Los Angeles Calif Cecil L. Bartholomew Lillian Freddie Myllicent Bartholomew Robert H. Scott

Parade Float Winners and Judges List in Mickey Costumes

Second donkey Kohlman Miller placed third with a $2 prize. Howard Waltz won third with a $1 award for fish crane. Eddie Walter earned third for frog, received $1. Jean Winebrewer and Marianna Rhoades tied for third with $1, as did Richard Mob erly dressed in Mickey Mouse costumes. Mildred Everhart, Mrs Orzule Crum, and Robert McLaren each won third with $1. Colored bride and groom John Thompson Ralph Thomas won third with $1. Carroll Eugene Haller and Holmes Haller earned third for monkey and keeper with $1. Irving Brightwell and Robert Palmer tied for third with $1. Original division judges were Henry R. Shoemaker, Joseph H. Apple and Ned S. Zeiler. Artistic class judges were Marshall L. Etchison and Helen Smith. Comic division judges were Martha Flynn, Ralph Zimmerman and Charles W. Ross. Group judges were Mrs. R. E. Town and Julia Etchison. General parade chairman Col. John W. Leonard, aided by subcommittees.

Kohlman Miller Fish Crane Howard Waltz Frog Eddie Walter Jean Winebrewer Marianna Rhoades Richard Moberly Mickey Mouse Hobo Mildred Everhart Chinaman Orzule Crum Ofl Cloth Swan Robert McLaren John Thompson Ralph Thomas Carroll Eugene Haller Holmes Haller Irving Brightwell Robert Palmer Julius Hollingsworth Henry R. Shoemaker Joseph H. Apple Ned S. Zeiler Marshall L. Etchison Helen Smith Martha Flynn

County Minister Leaves Woodsboro Parish for Baltimore Start

Rev. J Frank Fife resigns as Woodsboro Lutheran pastor effective November 80 to accept a unanimous call to Holy Comforter Lutheran in Baltimore. Four congregations grow under his ministry while Mrs Fife leads music. Joint council plans search. Fife previously served since 1929. Olive oil notes close the item.

J. Frank Fife Woodsboro Baltimore Fife Shrewsbury York County Gettysburg College Gettysburg Theological Seminary Maryland Lutheran Church Frank Harbaugh Haugh’'s Church Joint Council

Answers to CRANIUM CRACKERS on Page Four

Daily rail of trivia questions lists five items including Grover Cleveland elected president twice and the Kentucky Derby as a race for three year old horses. An officer with two silver bars is a captain. A misspelled word Happiness appears in the dietionary.

Grover Cleveland

Japanese Repulsed at Soochow Creek Near Shanghai

Shanghai reports a Chinese spokesman stating Chinese forces held the south bank of Soochow Creek against a heavy Japanese bombardment and assault. Despite Japanese attempts to encircle Shanghai, Chinese troops used trench mortars and rifles to push back near Rubicon road as Marines protest and a bridge-like junk crossing aids Japanese advances.

Shanghai China Soochow Creek Rubicon Road Bund Whangpoo River Shanghai-Hangchow International Settlement United States Beaumont Joan C. Beaumont Kiyoshi Hasegawa Hungjan Country Club

Bank Guard Dies From Falling Pistol's Shot

Edgewood Maryland November 1 Phillip Moore twenty a bank guard died tonight at Edgewood hospital of wounds from a pistol that fell on concrete and discharged. Dr P Bird Hopkins said the bullet entered his abdomen and pierced his lung. Moore accompanied Norris McComas cashier of a Belair bank to Fort Hoyle. as he exited their car the pistol fell and fired.

Edgewood Phillip Moore Edgewood Hospital P. Bird Hopkins Moore Norris McComas Belair Bank Fort Hoyle

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