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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Oct 09, 1937

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Son Held and Mother Released on Bond in Murder Case

A 17 year old Doubs youth admitted firing the gun that killed George Young's father, while his mother Blanche Virginia Young was released on $2,000 bond for felonious slaying. The teens statement prompted the murder charge against the son, with proceedings undetermined for September or February. Also a separate couple, Glenn and Alice Kline, were freed on $1,000 bonds for possession of alcohol for sale and related charges.

George Young Doubs Young Circuit Court Blanche Virginia Young Sherman P. Bowers John Henry Young George Glenn Kline Wolfsville Alice Kline Roy M. Hiltner Denver J. Shook Kline Dorsey Gilbert Luther Jackson Jackson

Heat Turned On In Frederick Co Jail

The Frederick County jail saw heating restored around 8 o clock Friday night after fall repairs and relocation of boiler and radiators. Sheriff Roy M Hiltner said he had not yet observed the new system in action, while the County Commissioners noted it was working satisfactorily. The project, handled by Wilsons Stove House, included a concrete floor over the old wooden left side. Prisoners once crowded the jail as cases await Circuit Court action, five were sentenced Friday and moved to the House of Correction and penitentiary.

Frederick Roy M. Hiltner Wilson House of Correction

Movie Star Aline MacMahon Meets Jane Withers’ Uncle at Hotel

Miss Aline MacMahon, traveling on vacation, dined with her party at the Francis Scott Key Hotel where waitress Goldie Masser mistook her for a star. Mr. J Clyde Withers, Jane Withers’ uncle, and artist, identified the visitor and exchanged autographs. Masser noted MacMahon's graciousness and plans to return to the West Coast for a film role. Withers shared recollections of Jane’s rise, including her studio broadcast debut and a Cleveland fire escape visit by fans.

Francis Scott Key Aline MacMahon Goldie Masser Miss MacMahon J. Clyde Withers Mr. Withers Miss Masser Jane Withers Hes MacMahon Jane Hollywood Statler Cleveland

Hood College Campus Day Highlights Debutante Themes

Hood College held its annual Campus Day with ceremonies on the campus. Senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman classes presented skits with debutante, cheerleader, stars, and fireman themes. An organ recital opened the day, games followed, and evening events featured a fire fighting ceremony and a Campus Day Swingout with the winning class crowned as queens.

Hood College Ruth Sprenkle Butter Coblentz Hall Hood Janet Jensen Glen Ridge N. J Josephine Hessinger Reading Stars of Hood Barbara Adams Maplewood Brodbeck Hall Mother Hood Betty Jane Swisher Frederick Mary Jane Lundgren Jean Gosnell Henry T. Wade Henry S. Stahr Rachel Ann McKinley Breathersville Cobientz Hall Queens Butler Edith DeBold Richmond Hill Louise Woodcock Narbeth Nancy Heckert York Blanche Scott Pikesville Scott Leonore Edei Allentown Mary Louise McGee Pittsburgh Louise Brumbaugh Altoona Katherine Stevens Ravenna Ohio Betty Coffman Catonsville Ella Davenport Buffalo N. Y

New Garbage Trucks Reach City From Oshkosh

Frederick received two new garbage trucks after a four day run from Oshkosh Wisconsin. City Register Louis Eichelberger and disposal plant supervisor Arthur Culler brought them back with Eichelberger's son Louis Jr. They traveled at 25 mph to start and about 30 mph toward the end, pausing briefly in Washington Pennsylvania to observe similar trucks in action.

Frederick Oshkosh Wis Louis EB. Eichelberger Arthur Culler Eichelberger Louis, Jr Washington, Pa

Test of 500-gallon Seagrave pumper set for Sunday

Benjamin B Rosenstock chair of the Automobile committee of the Independent Hose Company announced an unofficial test of the new 500 gallon Seagrave pumper. The test is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in Baker Park near the bath house.

Benjamin B. Rosenstock Independent Hose Company Baker Park Bath House

Frederick sewer connections urged for all properties

All sections can now connect with the Frederick sanitary sewer system. About 100 properties are connected. City Attorney Edward J. Smith urged connections by October 11 to enable a proper disposal plant test, noting 600 connections are needed. Only licensed master plumbers may connect, per the Frederick Plumbing Code. The Morocco Company contract was praised as a Number One piece of work by city and PWA engineers.

Frederick Edward J. Smith Smith Frederick City Morocco Company PWA Elmer Stc. Maxwell

Frederick Cooperative Concerts Sold Out for Winter Season

The Frederick Cooperative Concert Association announced at nine this morning that all memberships for the winter season are sold out. A waiting list exists with priority for next season. The artists' committee will select attractions tonight. three concert dates will be announced next week at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church parish hall. Twelve officers and chairmen led the drive, with 80 team captains and many workers credited for the success.

Frederick Cooperative Concert Association Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Association J. Walker Carly Henry T. Wade Ignatius Bjorlee R. Ames Hendrickson Francis B. Sappington Mary S. Maulsby St. E. Town Robert E. Clapp

Weather Record Precipitation and Temp Notes

Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am none. October to date 1.18 inches, normal October 2.58 inches, actual October 1936 5.23 inches. Excess in 1937 to October 1 742 inches. High yesterday 59, high a year ago 71. Low last night 33, low a year ago 65. Sun sets 4:42 pm, rises tomorrow 6:15 am. Moon rises 11:52 am, moon sets 9:41 pm. Streams Poltomac and Monocacy clear.

Giants Hope to Extend World Series With Hubbell Start

Yankees lead 7 2 in the fourth game at the Polo Grounds as Carl Hubbell is sent to the mound for the Giants to halt a potential fourth straight loss. Hank Liber replaces Lou Chiozza in center as Danning nurses a swollen hand. The crowd of about 35 000 watches a tense post season clash with multiple early scoring threats.

Polo Grounds N. Y Giants Carl Hubbell Hubbell Irving Hadley Yankees Hank Liber Lou Chiozza Danning Gus Mancuso

Kimble Disqualified From Holding His Job

Cumberland Md Oct AP State Senator Robert Kimble was disqualified from serving as magistrate in the local justice of the peace court after Circuit Court Judge Frank G Wagaman ruled the office created while he served in the Maryland assembly violated Section 17 of Article II. The court found the judiciary itself constitutional and Kimble resigned upon notification.

Cumberland Robert Kimble Justice of the Peace Court Circuit Court Frank G. Wagaman Hagerstown Wagaman Alfonso E. Bender Kimble Maryland

Orphans Court Judge In Wreck Disrupts Hunt

An early morning head on collision in front of the Fair grounds badly damaged two autos and disrupted Chief Judge Louis C. Etchison of Frederick County Orphans Court. Etchison, 82, escaped serious injury though shaken, as did four others. no charges were filed. Driver Charles L. Cook cited a broken brake rod as cause, while Woodrow Yates and passengers were left with a left side collapse and a missing wheel. Yates took responsibility for damages.

Fair Grounds Louis C. Etchison Orphans Court Frederick County Orphans Court Bench Etchison Daniel Swomley George Hoffman Charles L. Cook Jefferson Judge Elison Woodrow Yates Port Deposit Yates Black Slate Cook

Coldest night in six months as frost and frostbite hit area

The region endured the coldest night in nearly six months with a 32 degree airport low and a city reading just above freezing. Nasturtiums and dahlias wilted while gardeners noted early pumpkin prospects and farmers prepared for continued winters. Northern lights appeared briefly, adding to a night of poor radio reception and widespread shivering at an uneven autumn transition.

Slayer Of Two Sends Message To Police

A cryptic message allegedly from the Scarlet Circle slayer of Lewis Weiss and Frances Hajek threatens I will kill again. Deputy Chief Inspector John J. Ryan suspects authenticity and ordered 337 officers to emergency duty around the wooded area near Queen's Village where the couple were found slain last Sunday afternoon in Weiss's parked car.

New York Scarlet Circle Lewis Weiss Frances Hajek John J. Ryan

Garden Club elects officers after luncheon

The Gar den Club held its annual luncheon at the Francis Seott Key Hotel and elected officers for the coming season. President Mrs William T Delaplaine, vice president Mrs Sam W Maples, secretary Mrs E Dwight McCain, and treasurer Mrs G Hunter Bowers were chosen unanimously.

Garden Club Francis Seott C. Burr Artz Helena Stauffer Apple Delaplaine

Weather outlook for week in Atlantic States with cooling end

Weather outlook for October 11 to 16 in the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for rain at the start, again midweek, and toward week’s end. Temperatures are moderate most days, turning much colder on the final days. Washington DC ranks as one of the most talkative cities by telephone density, with 36 telephones per 100 people.

North Middle Atlantic States Washington, D C

Baseball play by play sequence with runners advanced

Ripple singled into left. Leiber up. Ripple was out trying to steal second. Dickey to Crosetti. Leiber walked. McCarthy singled. Dan ning doubled, scoring Leiber. Whitehead was purposely passed. Hubell tied out to Selkirk. One run, two hits, no errors.

Yankees Crosetti Whitehead Rolfe Leiber DiMaggio Ripple Gehrig McCarthy Giants Moore Hoag Bartell Dickey Ott Selkirk Lazzeri Danning Hubbell Andrews Crasetti Bartel Hubbel Leiber Whitehead Hubell

Heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt Secretly Married in Oregon

Grant's Pass, Ore. Oct 9. Ann Cooper Hewitt 24 year old heiress, central figure in a San Francisco sterilization suit, was secretly married here to a 30 year old garage foreman. County Judge Grant Matthews disclosed the romance. Close friends knew of the union as Hewitt joined Gay on a Pacific Northwest business tour.

Grant's Pass Ore Ann Cooper Hewitt Sa Francisco Grant W. Matthews Miss Hewitt San Francisco Gay Pacific Northwest

China Urges Convocation At Early Date

World briefing from Shanghai and Geneva reports China presses for rapid convocation of the nine power conference to curb Japan's actions in China. Hull outlines policy for U S delegates while Italian backing shifts Tokyo's diplomacy amid regional tension and a looming national holiday.

China Washington Hull Roosevelt Japan United States Geneva Shanghai

Snow Begins First Frostburg Snowfall of Season

Frostburg Maryland reports the first snowfall of the season with flakes falling in the afternoon. Temperature registered 39 degrees as snow melted quickly on reaching the ground in Frostburg.

Frostburg Maryland

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Frederick Co WEA PE Earchive Sylvia Sidney Henry Fonda Number Concert Association Hadley Chiozza Wreck U.S Mercury Slayer of Two Police Weather Outlook Tokyo U. S Sively Italy Ialian Domei Foreign Office League of Nations Noewepra
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