Autos collide in fog near Lewistown early today
Two cars damaged but no injuries in a fog collision on State Road near Lewistown about 6:30 AM. Earl W. Bowers of Lewistown and Robert F. Quinn of Washington were the drivers. Police say Bowers failed to keep right. Quinn charged with reckless driving and operating without lights. Hearing set for 7 PM before Justice Guy K. Motter at Police Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Ford
Earl W. Bowers
Oldsmobile
Robert F. Quinn
Washington
Quinn
Bowers
A. M. Sproch
Sprech
Guy K. Motter
Gifts to Hospital Boost Frederick Community Support
A $150,000 gift to Frederick City Hospital from Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shank drew wide attention and praise. The donation eases hospital strain and may enable near term enlargement while sermons praised generosity and shared the spirit of Thanksgiving in Frederick and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City Hospital
J. D. Baker
Charles M. Shank
Henry L. G. Kieffer
Evangelical Reformed Church
Coolidge
Kieffer
Reformed Church
Our
Theological Seminary
Frederick
Nut
Paquette kills wife and himself in Miami hotel
In Miami Florida on November 27 C Al fred Paquette age 22 formerly of Lynn Massachusetts shot and killed his wife in their hotel room then died by his own hand. Police found a note indicating a pact of death by own action.
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Miami, Fla
C. Alfred Paquette
Lynn
Mass
Maryland Rejects 10 Back Roads Plan for National Highways
Maryland not to cooperate with a United States Agriculture Department board on designating Maryland roads as United States highways. John Mackall, chairman, says the plan favors the Middle West and ignores Maryland traffic, urging radical modification before Maryland will participate. He notes Maryland traffic far exceeds some proposed Western routes and proposes state numbering and marking to avoid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture Board
United States
John N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
Mackall
Interstate
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Frederick
Defense
Annapolis
Middle West
Maryland Commission
Mackail
Pennsylvania
New York
Cleveland
St. Paul
Kansas City
New York-Cleveland
United States Highway Commission
Ceremony opens sale of Christmas seals in Frederick
The Frederick County Branch of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association opened the annual Christmas seal sale at noon with Chief of Police Walsh buying the first hundred seals. A parade of Santa Claus, Chocho the clowns, and school groups followed to Patrick Street and the Square. Clowns sold the first five hundred seals to Walsh, then local officials and the mayor each bought a hundred. About 1,500,000 seals were placed in the Frederick post office. Health Crusaders and Chocho’s team participated, with a return envelope included in each letter to the treasurer E. Markell.
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Frederick County
Maryland Tuberculosis Association Campaign
Walsh
Square Corner
Health Clowns
Frederick
Association
E. ©. Markell
Jerome Nally
Charles May
Jerry Young
Rodney Willard
Richard Wolf
Hazel Hofman
Lavier Zimmerman
Dorothy Barnes
Roland Oden
Chocho’s
Catherine Falk
Kathleen Michael
Santa Claus
Dorothy Schaeffer
Hood
County records show losses from stray dogs total $1 958 30
An audit of the county books details livestock and poultry losses caused by stray dogs in the past fiscal year. The largest single loss was Dr. C. N. Conley with 24 sheep costing $300. Total damages amount to $1,958.30, funded by dog license receipts totaling $6,547.
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C. N. Conley
D. Grant Miller
William H. Layman
Roger H. Geisbert
Albert Grossnickle
Curtis Gouker
Charles F. Bussard
Samuel B. Martz
John L. Smith
J. F. Fogle
Roger H. Geis
Colonel Layman
C. W. Dorcus
John T. Fogle
Charles ©. Heim
Samuel P. Summers
Joseph A. Weddle
George W. Rice
C. D. Culler
David A. Lewis
Reuben McAfee
S. C. Grabill
C2 Elbert Grossnickle
Harry Blickenstaff
Walter R. Remsberg
Paul S. Rudy
Amos R. Keller
A. W. Ifanvor
John B. Burker
Keefer Catsail
Charles N. Reeder
Movement Upward Gains Momentum In New York Stock Market
The Upward movement gathered momentum in today’s stock market as buyers piled into various groups, aided by reports of large earnings by mercantile firms and expectations of a strong holiday season. Mail loans stayed at 4 percent. A new U S Army recruiting station opened on the second floor of Frederick Post Office building under Sergeant H M Carpenter to accept applicants for all branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. M. Carpenter
U. S. Army
Frederick
Bridge Party at Catoctin Country Club Event
A Thanksgiving bridge party was held Thursday night at the Catoctin Country Club. Prize winners were Miss Mary S. Maulsby and Norman Mood of Mt Airy. Refreshments were served. arrangements were led by entertainment chair Mrs B O Thomas. The note mentions Columbus and the date 1493.
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Country Club
Catoctin
Mary S. Maulsby
Norman Mood
Mt Airy
B. O. Thomas
Consistorial Conference to Meet in Utica Church
The Consistorial Conference of Ito formed churches of Frederick county will meet at the Utica Reformed church on Monday November 30. Sessions start 430 pm with a devotional by Rev John M DeChant. A discussion on benevolences and apportionment follows with talks on foreign and home missions Sunday School work ministerial relief and a general discussion. Supper served at six by the Utica church ladies. The conference includes ministers elders and deacons from Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Utica
G. Lloyd Palmer
Reformed Church
Jefferson
Utiica
Reformed Churches
Evangelical Reformed Church
Frederick
Christchurch
Middletown
Merrit Remsburg
Simon Koogle
Roland Long
Robert Hemp
County chairmen named in Frederick county for Golden Rule Sunday
Maryland Headquarters Near East Relief announces a list of authorized chairmen across Frederick county for Golden Rule Sunday December 6. The names cover Adamstown to Yellow Springs with many towns including Braddock Heights Brunswick Mount Pleasant Myersville Walkersville Woodsboro and more, led by local volunteers such as Louise Krieg Mrs A H Rob erty Mrs Lee Horine and George Castle among others.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Near East Relief
Adamstown
Louise Krieg
Braddock Heights
A. H. Roberty
Brunswick
Lee Horine
Buckeystown
A. W. Nicodmus
Burkitteville
Guyton
Catoctin
Anna Fraley
Elmer E. "Michael
Emmitsburg
Robert ~ McNaig
Frederick
Hen
Kieffer
K. MH
Moser
Frederick Jimctson
Chase T. Didréar
Graceham
Ruth “Wood
Harmony
George EB. Castle
Ijamsville
H. C. Swemtley
Maggies Addison
Johneville
Iva Strasburg
Millard
F. Shafer
Lander
D. M. Louder
Lantz
Samuel Sfarbaugh
le Gore
William E. Buruil
Lewistown
J. A. Foster
Libertytown
Roscoe Sweadner
Lyons
H. M. Higesbrode
Middletown
May Gaylor
Monrovia
M. Utz
A Hammond
Matters
Red Cross Roll Call Totals 549 Members Enrolled
Reported membership in the ninth annual Red Cross Roll Call stands at 549 with 23 new members added by Mrs. GC Will Fout and four by Mrs. GW Gregory. The goal of 2,000 is hoped for, with 1,500 likely. many county and city districts have not reported. Names include Mrs. C W Gregory and a volunteer team led by Mrs. C Will Fout.
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Will Fout
GW. Gregory
American Red Cross
Haas
C. W. Gregory
IL. Sunday
T. E. Beyer
August T. Brust
Mirs
N. Wertheimer
C. Will Fout
A. E. Fisher
George Birely
D. Princeton
Grayson E. Bowers
Hunter Vowers
Ralph Bowers
C. T. Bowers
Besse Hahn
Henry Hahn
Sadie Hahn
Henry A. Hahe
Sallie Moberly
James Doub
P. L. Hargett
Heart Fox
Henry Fox
Edward James
Margaret Besant
Heart Ramsburg
S. Laura Ramsbars
First Aid Meeting Tonight at the Y M C A
A Red Cross First Aid meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 at the Y M C A. The organization reports steady growth with eight new members added Monday evening and invites interested persons to attend this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross First Aid Organization
Thanksgiving Dance Held at Elis Lodge in Hawkeye State
The Thanksgiving Dance at Frederick Lodree No. 684 B P.O. Elis drew a large crowd in their new home on Thursday evening. It was announced that the Elis Charity Ball would take place on Thursday evening, December 19. Jova is known as the Hawkeye state.
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Frederick Lodree
B. P.O. Elis
Elis
Man from the Eastern Shore Buys His Own Horse Back
A man from the Eastern Shore rode his sorrel Tom from St Michaels to Frederick to sell him. At auction in Frederick he bought back his horse for $30 after bidders pushed price up, paying the auctioneer's 10 percent fee. The tale ends with the rider admitting Tom’s value after red tail rag styling.
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David Harum
St. Michaels
Frederick
Sleepy Hollow
Baltimore
Annapolis
Tom
Ike
Magtern
Easttern
Ife
Tie
George
Cantern
Die in Chicago Shooting Affray Claims Officers and bystander
In a South Side tobacco shop early today two men were wounded including a policeman. A four-man ambush led to deaths of James Carroll and Ben Custer. Police suspect Durkin, a fugitive police slayer, among the assailants. James Henry was fatally wounded. Authorities note the shop lies near the district known for gang activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Side
Martin Durkin
Durkin
James Carroll
Ben Custer
James Henry
Gus Speldner
Henry
Bombing Ring Exposed in $200 Job Confessions
A Chicago AP report says a bombing gang operated a $200 per explosion business and two score bombings are explained by confessions of a man and a mother of three. A special grand jury will be summoned to probe statements under prosecutor Crowe. Includes note on Maryland Daughters banquet and a New York based Congress of States group. Falls and accidents follow with Mrs Pellinzall injured from a cellar fall and Margaret Lewis breaking an arm after a chair fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
Maryland
Congress of States
New York
Daughters of Maryland
Pennsylvania Hotel
Tlastav Burger
West 18Th Street
New York City
Strangers Committee of Congress of States
Ernest B. Pellinzall
Dy] Avenue
Kip Rhinelanders Fortune Fades in Divorce Trial
New York AP reports Leonard Kip Rhinelander's fortune dwindling amid his attempt to annul his marriage to a taxi driver's daughter. His father disinherited him, leaving only a $300000 legacy. legal fees, alimony, and investigations depleted funds. An investigator traced the bride’s ancestry, later deemed unnecessary after the wife's denial of any African heritage was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
England
West Indies
Europe
Rebuttal Witnesses Up In Case Against Mitchell
Washington November 27 AP first prosecution witness called in court martial against Col Mitchell on disciplinary charges over his public utterances. Brigadier General LeRoy Eltinge testified noting confidential Pacific defense plans and limited Army Navy air cooperation during Hawaiian maneuvers. He called maneuvers a success though cut short by economy and doubted unity of air commands would change results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. Mitchell
LeRoy Eltinge
Eighth Infantry
Fort McPherson
Eltinge
War Department
Pacific
Army
Navy
Hilinge
Kiecka Goes to Jail in Baltimore Case
James F. Kiecka former chief judge of the People s Gritt was to begin a 40 day jail term at Baltimore County Jail Towson for conspiring to obstruct justice. He also faced a $1000 fine after a Towson Circuit Court conviction. An Annapolis Court of Appeals mandate dismissing the appeal was received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiecka
Baltiimore
James F. Kiecka
The
People’s Gritt
Baltimore County
Towso
Towson
Court of Appeals
Annapolis
Two Held After Thanksgiving Day Shooting Murder
Crisfield Md November reports two men arrested by Sheriff Luther Dougherty and deputies after John T Sterling a 42 year old farmer was shot while at his supper table. Willa Smith and Ernest McCready, both farmers, are jailed awaiting coroner jury verdict. The weapon discharged through a closed window from less than six feet. Both suspects had prior quarrels with Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisfield
Sherif Luther Dougherty
Somerset County
John T. Sterling
Here
Willa Smith
Ernest Metready
Sterling Farm
Sterling
Texas Waits on Ferguson Developments in Deadlock
Austin reports ongoing Texas stalemate as Governor Miriam Ferguson, away for Thanksgiving, faces impeachment pressure from lawmakers seeking a special session to probe state departments and the highway agency. Speaker Lee Watterwhite may convene if the governor fails to act, with December 16 looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
James Pereguson
Lee Watterwhite
House of Representatives
Highway Department
Fergison
Austin
Texas
Lee Satterwhite
House
General Assembly
Mr. Satterwhite
Miriam A. Ferguson
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Earl Bowers
Robert Quinn
Dr. Johnson
Sevenizone
James Wait
Say Tou
Miami
Berlin
Reichstag
America
Columbus
Reformed Denomination
RED Cross
Jova
Hawkeye State
Margaret Lewis
George Lewis
West Thirteenth Street
Kip
Mitchell
Ferguson
Ganpowder River
Prettyboy Creek
Public Improvement Commission
Rochdale
Holmenseville
Schamberg
Peckieysville
Loch Raven
West Point
N.Y
J. J. O'Hare
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