20 Nov 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1935
Page
1
A Frederick philanthropist funds removal of a grade crossing as part of a large estate related project. The announcement notes transfer and infrastructure work affecting Sabillasville area and local library considerations. Local officials welcome the redevelopment and access improvements anticipated.
Mount has doubled in value since PWA funds increased prompting renewed fiscal optimism. Officials credit renewed support from local investors and the state program, noting stronger market demand and higher asset valuation across regional projects.
A Frederick newspaper item outlines a 198,000 dollar PWA grant aiding the Arts and Mood library remodeling and a 196,000 dollar program for grade crossing eliminations and road work in Frederick county. It notes transfers of trust funds to library trustees, references Horsto B Hackett and Congressman Lewis, and mentions bid deadlines in December plus new WPA road projects at Park Mills and near Central church New London with labor allocations and underpass improvements.
The report covers precipitation for 74 hours ending at 1 a.m. on November 9 1994, noting actual and normal rainfall for November with figures for deficiencies since 1935. It lists moon phases and times for tomorrow, along with clouded conditions on streams including the Monocacy and Potomac.
Baltimore authorities seized contraband raw opium shortly after arrival of ships at the harbor. Police and customs located about 80 pounds believed smuggled, with an estimated value under 700000 dollars. Proceedings underway to document the seizure and pursue further action.
A fragment from a racing or event report mentions Money Policies finishing fourth. The text attributes blame to Japanese, with garbled surrounding names and place references like Dashtian and China. The segment is incomplete and cannot confirm full event details.
In early trading, the New York market saw about 2 million shares change hands in the first two hours as prices fluctuated. Radio and international telephone issues drove much of the activity while several key issues lagged. The pound sterling opened at 4.92.
Staff from the Pennsylvania Railroad conducted an official inspection in Frederick for the York Hanover and Frederick Railway, a PRR subsidiary. The party included Eastern region vice president R. C. Morse, General Manager W. C. Higginbottom of Philadelphia, and York trainmaster B. Elmairs, with other PRR staff.
Middletown was selected winner of the one act play contest held Monday night before 200 persons in Winchester Hall under the sponsorship of the County Pomona Grange and the Blaze Grange. The winning play You Know I Know Shake stars Miss Helen Shaffer, Miss Helen Harshman, Charles Remsberg and Mehrl Leffert. Other granges Bal lenger Lewistown Braddock competed and Ballenger presented He Liked Them Modern. The winner advances to meet Washington county grange in a district contest at New Market.
The piece covers NRA policy aims for a 40 hour week and child labor laws, the Berry conference seeking industry support, fears of the labor surplus and wage impacts, and industry resistance tempered by calls for responsible labor legislation. It notes railroad financing pressure and local notices on a manslaughter case and an assault, with regional attendance plans for political and economic meetings.
Vatican reports a secret consistory set for December 16 to invest new cardinals. The event, announced November 20, may name several bishops among the appointees. The agenda centers on elevating church leaders to cardinalatial rank.
A missionary tea hosted by the Federated Church Women of Frederick occurs Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the Evangelical Lutheran church in the city. A playset and musical program are planned with Mrs. Francis B. Sap singion presiding. Devo tions, readings, a poem on Peace, and objects of the Federaton will be featured, with solos and a closing prayer. Refreshments will follow, served by Baptist church ladies. The event welcomes all church women and includes February details about nearby river and railroad news.
Italian sources report a general named Bric De Bone appointed to lead as head of the general staff, replacing the previous chief. The move follows battlefield prominence at Piave and aligns with reorganizations across allied command.
Washington November 20 AP says Richard Hauptmann may learn by December 9 if the Supreme Court will intervene in his Lindbergh kidnapping murder sentence. New Jersey officials acknowledge Hauptmann’s appeal docketed November 12 and a formal brief against review due by December 28. Observers expect a decision during the two week recess starting next Monday.
Washington reports the United States Conference of Mayors urged Congress to extend the federal relief program through the next fiscal year 1937 38 to fund relief work and unemployment aid nationwide. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York was elected president, succeeding Daniel W. Hoan of Milwaukee.
Ellsworth at 2 50 am set out from Dundee Landing on a projected flight toward an unknown area of the western seas. The expedition aims to reach an uncharted region and reports suggest possible links to Byrd era exploration bases. County agents meet with university extension officials to finalize this year's planned outreach and fieldwork across parishes.
Libby Heiman returns to the stage with a high profile comeback performance that revitalizes her presence as a leading Broadway entertainer. The revival effort and reception amplify her status among fans and critics, marking a significant career moment.
Reports from Addis Ababa and Rome describe Ethiopian forces halting an Italian truck convoy in the Radows region with heavy casualties claimed on both sides. Officials note no immediate counterattacks by Ethiopian forces, while Italy launches production drives amid wartime sanctions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.