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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1937

Page

12

Hallowe'en cases tried in Frederick Police Court

Several Halloween rowdyism cases were heard by Justice Sinn. Four boys from New Market were reprimanded and warned of stricter action next time. The report details drunk arrests, disorderly conduct, vandalism, and multiple local penalties including jail terms and fines. The piece notes broader county concerns about property destruction and includes the sentencing of several individuals with prior records.

Hallowe'en Walter E. Sinn New Market William Phebus Jack Gurther Lloyd Gurther Raymond Burdette Sherman P Bowers Walkersville Frederick County Frederick James F. Burke Alexander and Staley Samuel Moore Bell Wesley Carter Blumenauer Justice Sinn Walter Hallman William M. Stevens Hloffman Roscoe DeGrange Melvin Burdette Hoffman Burdette DeGrange WE. Hoffman Lewis

Sigafoose Named New Brunswick Policeman

W S Sigafoose was named night policeman in Brunswick to replace Joseph E Chew who left for Washington The appointment was confirmed by council with four votes in favor and one against George Ambrose was named chief of police The meeting discussed routine matters and one member opposed confirming Sigafoose

W. S. Sigafoose Brunswick Joseph E. Chew Lee Melliman

Government Guarantees 50 Cents Bushel On Corn

Government funds to back loans totaling 85 million dollars will support corn farmers this year, guaranteeing 50 cents per bushel for about 170 million bushels. Loans through private lenders depend on moisture levels and compliance with next year’s farm program, with rates adjusted if moisture exceeds 145 percent.

Washington Rooseyvelt Commodity Corporation Agriculture Department

Baltimore Judge Cracks Down on Taxicab Robbers

Judge Eugene Dunne sentenced Mack Cray to ninety years and James Gare to eighty years for nine and eight taxicab holdups since January 16. William I Carter, the "voice" bandit, drew twenty-five years. All three, described as colored, faced calls for the death penalty for “yoke” robberies in which a victim is choked as a partner pockets entrails.

Baltimore Eugene Dunne Criminal Court Mack Cray Maryland Cray James Gare William I Carter Voice Carter O'Dunne

Incorporation Papers Filed for Five State Legionnaire Inc

Incorporators listed are Charles B L Houck Dr Walkersville Pushard Watts and Paul B Milburn all of Baltimore with no capital stock. The company is Frederick based and will publish no legion pamphlet.

Encorporation States Commission Five State Legionnaire Inc Frederick Legion Charles BL Houck Walkersville Pushard Watts Paul B. Milburn Baltimore

Boosters In Braddock Heights Organize Officers

A Braddock Heights boosters group formed at Vindobona meeting. Robert L. Smith elected president James H. Harris vice president Mrs M J Croghan secretary William C Oberlander treasurer. They plan park improvements roads and an ad campaign plus a modern road to meet the Frederick Hagerstown highway. Next meeting is December first at the Hays Cottage.

Braddock Heights Braddock Hotel Frederick-Hagerstown Hays Cottage William C. Royal Edgar S. McCardell William C. Oberlander Robert L

Dr. Charles H. Conley May Enter Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Dr. Charles H. Conley of Frederick, who won 100000 votes in the 1934 Democratic gubernatorial primary, says no declared candidate now satisfies him and hints he may run. He notes three candidates, Mayor Howard W. Jackson, Attorney General Herbert R. O’Conor, and Senate president Lansdale G. Lasseer, have announced. He urges the party to put welfare first and politics second and expects a suitable candidate to emerge before September.

Baltimore Charles H. Conley Frederick Democratic Party Howard W. Jackson Herbert R. O'Conor Senate Lansdale G. Lasseer

Anglo American Trade Expansion Sought in Britain

London November 2 Oliver Stanley president of the Board of Trade announced the British government’s earnest desire to conclude a satisfactory Anglo American trade agreement with the United States. He told the House of Commons there are great difficulties in exploratory talks including US caution about progress and the Ottawa dominion imperial preference framework. He urged early completion of exploratory work to begin negotiations.

London Oliver Stanley Board of Trade United States House of Commons Ottawa

Texas juries easy says Ford on liquor law convictions

Austin Texas Nov 3 AP Bert Ford state liquor control administrator says there is a small possibility of obtaining a liquor law conviction anywhere in Texas He notes a Galveston jury recently fined a man 100 on an open saloon charge claiming no other Galveston jury had convicted a liquor violator in state court before during or since prohibition Green twigs are used by eagles to decorate their nests with fresh twigs laid on when the color fades

Peoples Floyd Peoples Tial Frances Willis Bowers Baltimore Trenton Ned Hagerstown Jessups Frederick OmMcer Bell Colelateral John Due Texas Austin Bert Ford Galveston

Guarded Soviet Concession Spurs Spain Withdrawal Talks

London reports a guarded Soviet concession on belligerent rights in Spain led nine nation sub committee to seek authorization to press Spain’s warring factions on evacuating foreigners. Britain nears a trade pact with insurgent Spain establishing commercial missions while full diplomatic recognition remains unresolved.

London Spain Britain

Paraguayan Uprising Triggers Martial Law in Asuncion

In Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, a state of war was declared after an attempted army uprising aimed at establishing a dictatorship. Lieut Col Arturo Bray authorized to enforce rule as the revolt, centered at Concepcion, was reportedly suppressed with rebels surrendering unconditionally.

Asuncion Paraguay Arturo Bray Concepcion Buenos Aires

Deed for Sale of Ash Farm Recorded Here

Deed for the sale of the 143 acre Ash farm on Ballenger creek pike from Mrs. Ash to Richard B. Griffin of Washington was filed in the clerk of the court’s office Tuesday. The consideration was about 15800 dollars. The engagement of Mr. Griffin to Miss Victoire Conley was recently announced.

Gordon M. Ash Ballenger Creek Pike Griffin George F. Griffin The Griffin Car Wheel Company Chicago Victoire Conley Charles H. Conley Guilford Frederick

Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four

A set of five trivia items tests word meanings and geometry. Clues touch on the Liberty dime, a numeric puzzle, concrete composition, family relation wordplay, and a claim about a triangle construction.

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