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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1928
Page
1
Local party leaders plan intensive push as Tuesday marks final day to register for the November election. Officials remind voters that registration closes at 9 PM Tuesday and reopens for revision next week. Massive turnout is anticipated as both parties organize mass meetings and speeches by prominent figures to boost registrations and support.
Washington reports William Ward Hickman of Los Angeles had his appeal to the U S Supreme Court denied by Justice Sutherland in the Marian Parker murder case. Hickman’s lawyer Jerome Walsh pressed for appeal while noting potential miscarriages of justice.
Rally Day activities filled Calvary Methodist and several other churches as crowds gathered for worship and Sunday school programs. Key speakers included Rev. J Luther Neff and Rev Mark Depp with vast attendance across departments and praise for the new church year. The Evangelical Lutheran and Evangelical Reformed groups reported large turnouts and fundraising for building indebtedness while plans for future sermons and events were announced.
Ten city churches plan a ten week program starting October 28 under the Frederick City Ministerial Association. A kickoff dinner tonight at Hotel Frederick gathers representatives from each congregation to set committees and assign Sunday themes such as Church Loyalty, Family Sunday, Sunday School Day and Missionary Day.
C Lease Bussard of Poderick High School returned from California after competing in the International Novice Typing Championship held September 29 at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium before about 6000 spectators. He posted 58 words per minute for fifteen minutes with 19 errors, and earlier test speeds reached 93 wpm with 13 errors. Bussard noted visits to Hollywood and Universal City meeting film figures and enjoying Frederick County best.
Radio schedules list Commissioner Mary Norton of New Jersey on WPCH at 6 p.m. Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia appears on WOR and the Columbia network at 8 p.m. Cora Talbot discusses with WOR at 8 p.m. Raymond Robbins speaks from Chicago on WEAF and a 32 station network at 8 p.m. Mrs. Mella Brown leads Get Out the Vote on WRNY at 3:20 p.m. Dr. John Bauer and Dr. Irving Fisher debate on WMCA at 5:20 p.m.
Larry Lemon, a well known motion picture comedian, has died. The report notes his impact on early film comedy and his distinctive stage persona. Details about the death and surviving family are sparse in the fragmentary text.
The Frederick County Red Cross relief effort for hurricane victims in Florida and Puerto Rico reaches 1558.25, aided by Walkersville High School Harmony Grove Club and Pleasant Grove Woman's Club. A national appeal nears five million dollars with ongoing county contributions and praise from the American Red Cross in Washington.
Washington October 8 The Federal Radio Commission postponed to January 31 the order restricting chain programs where transmitters are at least 300 miles apart The original date was November 11 The commission noted the plan may not be the most practical way to regulate chain programs.
The court dismissed a larceny hearing after testimony from prosecution and defense. Samuel A. Lewis received nine months for chickens stolen from Mary White. John Overs, convicted, got nine months for taking poultry valued at 75 cents each. Raymond Baxter, 22, Thurmont, pled guilty to breaking and received one year and six months in the House of Correction.
Hood College plans a varied season with lectures by Rev J Ross Stevenson Dr Gordon Laing and Senator Millard E Tydings among notable speakers. Campus Day October 13 marks the start with Vespers and a slate of events through May Day May 11 including performances by Rosalinda Morine and Mme Yolando Mera.
Edward F. Spafford, retiring commander of the World War Aeterna Organization, urged the American Legion to push universal draft legislation. He argued the draft would promote world peace, shape presidential and congressional attitudes, and would require all citizens to be subject to the draft during war with civilian occupations regulated by the government.
Baltimore AP reports Ronald Harris, a convict tied to burglaries robberies and police killings attempts, made a third escape bid at Spring Grove Hospital for the Insane. Harris blinded guard John Dillon with pepper and sought his keys, a crowbar found in his cell suggests exit planning. He had previously escaped twice while serving a military sentence in the penitentiary.
The Los Angeles dirigible arrived over San Antonio at 0.40 this morning as thousands gathered to view the airship for the opening of the American Legion national convention. Radio operators at Kelly Field said it would cruise over the city until late today before moving on to Fort Worth, after departing Lakehurst on Saturday.
Louis F. Levy aged former bank employee was sentenced to the House of Correction for five years after pleading guilty to embezzlement in Criminal Court. He admitted overdrawing less than 400 of 43 000 missing from the bank's accounts.
A blaze at a prison dormitory at the plant in October 8 is believed to have killed seventeen inmates. Prisoners trapped by barred bunks fought to escape, as two Cleveland men led a break from the kitchen area and helped open doors. Guards later opened all exits. bodies and charred debris were found amid the ruined dormitory.
The fourth World Series game between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees was postponed due to rainy weather. Commissioner Landis made the call, with the official page noting the delay and scheduling for a later date. Includes unrelated social items from Harrisburg and convention updates from Expanetical Lutheran church in America.
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