19 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
1
Proceedings of the Maryland Congress of God Teachers discuss growth of state and motion picture bill. President Kingman A Handy of Baltimore presided. sessions cover permanent headquarters, parent teacher affiliation, censorship, and consolidation issues.
A Bethany Oklahoma tornado leaves 17 dead and 30 injured as rescuers search wreckage including a glassma car and a general store witness accounts describe roofs blown away and homes damaged. Local officials report widespread destruction across Campbr area with several residents missing.
A New York firm Bow er Pogue Pond and Viv appears on suspension as liquidity issues surface. Frederick R Bauer a senior partner and Bulova director ties highlighted, while Bulova stock sees no bids at close though previous trades ranged from 26 to 43 dollars. Market tests show resilience despite insolvency concerns for smaller firms linked to Wall Street.
Market notes show turkeys near chicken price levels this year as dry summer boosted flocks and feed costs fell. Baltimore area quotes 22 to 28 cents and 19 to 28 cents for dressed birds with pork and ham prices drifting.
Dr A A Pearce of Prederick spoke at the regular chapel periods on Nortrums Narcotiss and health rules. He urged balanced meals adequate nourishment and proper exercise tailored to individual strength to improve efficiency and well being.
Bible class members elect officers and committees including Mrs John Toms as president and Mrs Prega Dodd as assistant secretary. Recording secretary named as Mrs Schee with other roles for Mrs J W Woe Farm and Brunner at Kathe Shae.
The Women Civic Club held a meeting at Potomac Etison building on West Patrick Street. Mrs Ros J Darrow led a talk on The Use of Leisure at the Home attended by Mrs McIntyre, Mrs Floyd Younzia, and others including representatives from the Frederick art Club.
Equity suits include Viols May Oaley versus Lewis Walter Oasey for absolute divorce with attorney Allen Y. Bennett. Orson T. Byrd versus Maxie M. Byrd for absolute divorce. Warfiage licenses list Thomas J. Stoulemyer and Catherine L. Myers, both adults. others include Rotz Wagner, Lawson Watson, Amnkst Stiles. Deeds record transfers of property to various spouses with sums. multiple county and city transactions. A note on air race shows Rush Sichois attempting to set a record in a New York to Cincinnati flight with a Crosley plane.
Pen Mar Reunion Association held its board meeting as rain failed to arrive. Attending were directors Padi J. Scinzinke Samuel Brennan Howard H. Bair Bris Hagerstown W G Holbeins Feix B. Peck S v J C Sanders and William C. B. Guests included Pastor of Evangelical Reformed and Pastor of Grace Reformed. Charles W Davis of Washington died at Providence Hospital age nine. Funeral plans to be announced. Temperature notes show 34 at night, 70 high, with unsettled Atlantic weather.
A historic cannon at the northeast corner of West Fourth and I streets, a relic from the Revolution, was moved after 154 years. Cast at Ca tact Furnace, it sheltered for years amid local legend and never fired in battle. A curious attempt to load it ended in an explosion when Upton Duvall investigated, marking a dramatic moment in a long tradition.
At Rockville a county courthouse project advances with a plan to relocate the health office space and create a regional health center, plus a committee to study acquiring two acres behind the courthouse for a rear park and new road. The proposal notes aging maples over a century old and argues replacing them would take generations or be costly.
A group of suspected thieves stole ten license tags from vehicles in a local area. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity and remind car owners to remove valuable or transferable plates to deter theft.
A general strike swept Seville today with protests, clashes with police, and busier streets as workers halted shops and factories. The action, sparked by solidarity with Madrid and Barcelona, spread to nearby areas and drew thousands into the disruption. In Barcelona the movement gained 30 000 supporters and spread to nearby Manresa where about 20 000 workers joined in.
Swepson Earle, conservation commissioner, said the RS department is investigating the Severn and Magothy river fish kill blamed on dynamite. Early reports attributed the November 2 quake as a factor, but the U S Bureau of Fisheries found water pollution to blame after examining several dead fish.
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union executive committee urged merchants to halt advertising and selling hip pocket flasks. They argued flasks are easily bought and their possession encourages use, contravening law and social norms.
Baltimore November 19 motorists were urged by E Austin Baughman Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to have their automobiles examined before the annual inspection ends. About sixty percent of vehicles have appeared for the inspection and officials warn that delays will result in seals failing. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners seeks a deficiency appropriation of about 33 000 to support the school expansion program. The Legislature discussed funding to complete the project and promised next emergency session action.
The report from Lisbon announces a provisional action by Mauree Demmer as of early trading day. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a plan related to abandonment or suspension of a feature named Flient.
A vessel ran aground with 000 passengers aboard and all were rescued safely. Local authorities coordinated with coast guard units to secure the scene and ensure medical checks for travelers. No injuries reported, investigation underway into grounding causes.
The U S America moves to rescue the sinking Swedish freighter Ovidia after 400 miles south southeast of Cape Race. Captain George Fried of the S S America directs Mauretania to aid and Endicott also heads to the scene as lifeboats are launched and passengers evacuated without panic.
Two cars met on a one way bridge between Ceres? and Mt. Pleasant and passed. Damage to the cars estimated at 130 dollars, with minor damage to the bridge. Police filed the report and questioned drivers about the near collision, with no injuries noted.
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