07 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
1
The notice invites Or. Cook here to a school meet on October 29. Superintendent urges participation and outlines event details for attendees and teams at the district facility.
The Frederick County Board of Education approves a plan to invite State Superintendent Dr. Albert S. Cook to Frederick to discuss appointing a county superintendent. If Cook declines, the local board may appoint Mr. Biehl, with state approval required.
The report logs 24 hour precipitation up to 1:30 today with October totals at 0.44 inches, below the 36 year average. It notes normal October rainfall around 2.38 inches and compares 1930 to the current year, indicating a deficit and forecast adjustments for the next day.
Hallahan and Hoyt led a tense fifth game as the World Series clash opened its fifth battle. Stan Musial? Pepper? Martin and Cochrane featured for Philadelphia. Hoyt and Hatlaban for St Louis, with tight pitching and a pair of runs scoring in the early innings amid a crowded infield and shaky fielding.
A short society note records the gathering of prominent national figures at Morrow’s Bier. Attendees include notable leaders and dignitaries as part of a commemorative event and reception.
U S Senators and Congress mourn late citizen. The interment at Brookside cemetery was held with Curtis representing President Hoover. Delegations from New Jersey and national figures attended as tributes to Mr Morrow, a noted Englewood figure. Lindberghs canceled Orient trip to return home.
Mercersburg Pa Oct 7 AP One student died and two others are stricken with infantile paralysis at Mercersburg Academy James Targoey 17 Chicago died Monday. The others’ conditions are not regarded serious and classes continue though some students have gone home. A highway project is mentioned in the final line.
A physician's bulletin reports that Thomas Edison is fading and near death. The notice states Edison's condition has weakened, with expectations of death within a few days as the aging inventor remains under medical care.
Obituary notes the death of Guy W. Steele at his Westminster residence after months of illness. He leaves a widow and three daughters. mentions his former life and ties to Rock Hill College and Carroll County.
Philadelphia reports each winning player will receive 4484 dollars with a total pool from gate receipts of the first four games totaling 32030646. The Cards intend a smaller share for players compared to the Athletics, which may raise each winner’s payout. The 1931 pool is noted as the smallest since 1922.
The jury trial began after arguments in the $106,000 damage suit filed by William A. Myers of Hagerstown against the Western Maryland Railway. Four witnesses for the plaintiff and two for the defense testified before the hearing closed. Other items note road construction plans in Frederick and Carroll counties and a bank pool resolution at the Atlantic City bankers meeting, along with Frederick’s no radio audition this year under the Atwater Kent Foundation.
The 22 year old scion of a Baltimore family, Duker, or Lambert, appeared in court to hear the element and plead guilty. Prosecution and defense set October 20 for testimony to fix the degree of guilt. Court officials considered bringing Lambert to trial the same day to allow joint testimony. Duker was returned to Baltimore after hospital treatment for gunshot wounds suffered in Los Angeles during capture after fleeing a stolen automobile.
Stockbridge Mass Oct 7 Daniel Crester Prench noted sculptor and dean of American sculpture died after several months illness. The report notes his prominence and impact on American art and lists his titles and affiliations. The obituary references his relocation to Stockbridge and his career legacy.
President Hoover presented a six point program to mobilize consumer buying power, including relaxing rediscount rules, form a $600 million private banker pool to handle insolvent bank paper, and expand the Federal Land Bank system to aid agriculture. The plan won bipartisan support but awaits Congress action. bankers see rapid progress toward a workable proposal.
Hampton Virginia October 7 AP Trial of Elisha Kent Kane the 3rd UT professor charged with drowning his wife was set for December by Judge Vernon Sprathley of Elizabeth City county circuit court Kane held on bond under 15000 dollars. The report also covers a YWCA candlelight service at Hood College and a curious botanical find in a begonia leaf with thirty small leaves plus other local notices.
The Maryland team headed to the National Dairy Exposition in St Louis for the judging contest. Members include Franklin Smith of Frederick and Aubrey Walters of Gaithersburg with coach Robert Remboute Boonsboro. The group departs with sightseeing plans and returns Monday. Frederick County has supplied top scorers in four of five years with Kennth Wagaman of Thurmont set to contest next year.
The Teachers Society of the Evangelical Lutheran church school held its annual meeting Tuesday under the new constitution and by laws. Superintendent Joan S. Renn presided. Rev. Dr. Amos J. Traver offered prayer after the opening hymn.
New York reports Wall Street elected to react to the Hoover plan with optimism as Ma E Bracke Lee, new director at Parmers Banking & Trust Co of Rockville, joins the board after W W Darby resigns. Maj Lee becomes acting president amid local market adjustments.
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