Frederick Fair Opens 78th Convoy Display Of Official Cars
Great Britain money games ban midways this year as Frederick Fair opens the 78th annual convoy display featuring official cars in a sequence of exhibits and events.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
7
Frederick Fair Opens With Mild Weather and Farmers Day
The 78th Frederick Fair opened amid near springlike warmth for an October day. Crowds gathered as Farmers Day approaches with machinery and cattle shows at their best. Mayor Culler noted concession receipts should meet expectations as candidates plan appearances Thursday. Chestnuts and pumpkins drew attention while horse racing excitement grows. In Jerusalem, bombs failed to hit officials as British efforts quell Arab-Jewish clashes across the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
The
Fair Society
Frederick Fair
Maryland
Culler
Harry W. Nice
Charlies H. Conley
Association
Herbert R. O'Conor
Guy BK. Molier
Frederick County
Jerusalem
Det
Old City
Edward Keith-Roach
Jericho
Keith Roach
Holy Land
Palestine
Beisan
WPA Allotment For Frederick Social Service Exchange
The WPA approved a 32977 allotment to establish a clearing fee for a Frederick social service exchange project. Senator Millard E. Tydings informed The News. The bureau, housed in the Federated Charities building, will provide a permanent means to file relief applications and support local relief organizations amid growing demand and the Community Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Social Service Exchange
Works Progress Administration
United States
Millard E. Tydings
Federated Charities
Burned To Death In Canadian Forest Fire
Fort Francis Ontario October 11 The bodies of two mothers and nine young children victims of a forest fire swept Dance township yesterday were brought to Fort Francis by Ontario police. All victims were believed kin to Noah and Bill Labelle brothers settlers in the area. The two mothers died while protecting their children as the flames destroyed thousands of acres of timber along a 50 mile front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Francis
Ontario
Dance Township
Noah
Bill Labelle
German Tennis Star To Get Parole October 16
Berlin reports the Ministry of Justice announced Baron Gottfried von Cram, Germany's famed tennis star, would be released on parole October 16 with two years suspension of the remainder of his sentence for immorality. He must prove worthy of the mercy during the suspension. he was arrested March 5 and convicted May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ministry of Justice
Baron Gottfried, von Cram
Germany
von Cram
Registration light amid Fair activity records minimal turnout
The last registration day of the year passed largely unnoticed during Fair events. By 1 pm only one registration and one transfer were recorded in the courthouse precinct. other precinct registration sites were inactive. The upcoming sitting next Tuesday is scheduled for revision and transfer purposes only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Barred by U S John Strachey barred from entry
British author and former MP John Strachey was refused entry to the United States today amid heightened security measures. The incident marks another instance of travel restrictions affecting notable political writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strachey Strachey
United States
Roosevelt's labor peace hopes falter in split unions
In Washington, Oct. 11, Roosevelt's appeal for CIO and AF of L peace stalled as neither side will cede control or accept a fair merger. Leaders fear raids and loss of influence, while Hillman and Murray push to quiet disputes at the UAW and reduce factional power, leaving no immediate path to unity. Meanwhile, miners face union-labor delivery hurdles as coal moves under union rules and transportation obstacles. A hunting license charge is filed against Hervey Rippeon in Mt Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Roosevelt
A. F
A. F. of L
John L. Lewis
C. L O
Alfl of L
Labor
Sidney Hillman
Lovestone
Homer Martin
Stalin
C. S
Hillman
Murray
Detroit
Lewis
Martin
Fnally
Martin’s
United
William Green
Green
Benjamin F. Phobus
Hervey Rippeon
Mt Airy
Engmert R. Bowlus
Hungary’s Push Reclaims Old Territory Amid Border Moves
On October 11 Hungary seized Opolysag on the Czechoslovak border, signaling a territorial gain in a drive to reclaim land lost after World War I. About 4,000 residents welcomed Hungarian troops as a national holiday marked by singing and dancing, amid ongoing talks at Komarom over territory cessions to Budapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opolysag
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Budapest
Czechslovak
Komarom
Satoralja Ulhely
Delegates Elected for Maryland U D C Convention
Fitzhugh Lee chapter named delegates to the Maryland Division United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held October 26 and 27 at the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore. Delegates are Mrs F B Sappington and Mrs C Howard Young with alternates Mrs Grace Price Smith and Miss Sophie Reich. A nominating committee was formed with Alb an M Wood as chair and several members named. The chapter will not meet in November but will host a card party November 14 at the Elks Club, chaired by Mrs Smith. Mrs Wood hosted the Monday meeting at her East Second Street home with Mrs Gregory presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Fitzhugh Lee
Belvedere Hotel
Baltimore
F. B. Sappington
C. Howard Young
Grace Price Smith
Sophie Reich
Alban M. Wood
Harry Besant
Charles P. Levy
Julia Williamson
Nan Houck
The
Elks Club
Smith
Young
Wood
Reich
T. Clayton Dixon
Mrs Roosevelt To Have 2 Birthday Celebrations
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will celebrate her 34th birthday with two events at the White House. The National Women’s Press Club hosts a luncheon with gifts of an orchid and a cake, while President Roosevelt oversees the household party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Womens Press Club
Roosevelt
White House
Rockville Receives PWA Grant for Sewage Treatment
The Public Works Administration announced a grant to Rockville for a sewage treatment system costing 61,803 dollars. The grant covers 44 percent of the total, with the remainder financed by Rockville. The project aims to expand sewerage facilities and reduce Potomac River pollution, with work set to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Rockville
Ralph Hutchins
PWA
Hutchins
Strachey Excluded From United States At Ellis Island
John Strachey, British leftist lecturer and author, ordered excluded by a board of inquiry at Ellis Island as a non immigrant without a properly visited passport. He arrived aboard the Normandie and was taken into custody after the State Department canceled his visa hours before the ship sailed. He denied being a Communist and said he is a Socialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Strachey
United States
Board of Inquiry
Ellis Island
Strachey
State Department
Normandie
Benes Chosen as Rector Candidate for Glasgow University
Former Czechoslovak president Eduard Benes agreed to be Glasgow University rector candidate in the October 22 election. He resigned last week to avoid hindering Czechoslovakia’s revival, having retired to his summer home. The rector post is purely ceremonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Extouard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Glasgow University
Benes
Adolf Hitler
Brown University
University of Chicago
Minor Declines Follow Sharp Rally At Noon
Quiet strength appeared in parts of today s stock market but profit taking kept most leaders in the red. A midday rally trimmed initial declines but could not sustain momentum as minor declines predominated near the fourth hour. Bond and commodity markets showed slight shifts while foreign markets lacked clear direction. Sterling opened higher against the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling
Lindbergh Arrives in Berlin for Aerial Research Meeting
Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh landed at Templehof on a Paris route via Rotterdam. They attend the Lilienthal Society for Aerial Research annual meeting opening tomorrow. When asked for a statement about a Soviet airmen letter, he replied I have nothing to say now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Charles A. Lindbergh
Templehof Air
Droeme
Paris
Rotterdam
Lindbergh
Lilienthal ‘Society For Aerial Research
Adolf Fitter
Czechoslovakia
Extracurriculars Flourish at Frederick High School
Frederick High announces active clubs and societies across grades. Officers named in Student League include Mason Hendrickson as president and Albert Fisher as vice-president with Mary Jane Nusz as secretary. Home room officers for 4-A through 3-H listed with numerous students and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Mason Hendrickson
Albert Fisher
Mary Jane Nusz
Betty Barrick
Geraldine Fitez
Sirt Club
Martha Ebeling
Gene ‘Gardiner
Eva Baker
Eva Biehl
Gloria Warner
Paul Greene
Clyde Martz
Grover Michael
Charles Greene
Robert Hemp
Boys’ Glee Club
Martha B. Petiit
Arner Talbott
Henry Wilson
Bernard Gilbert
Robert Gibson
Gordon Dutrow
Louie Brosius
Virginia Burch
Alice Long
Mary Rebecca Enfelbrecht
James Kepler
Emily Myers
Ruth Storm
Reese Shoemaker
Asia Renn
Boys
Austin Baumgardner
Harold Summers
Donald Reeder
George Bell
Dramatic Club
J Eleanor Gambrill
LeRoy Davis
David Alexander
Betty Schwartz
Aviation Club
George Smith
John Baer
Lawrence Claget
Herschel Gibbs
William Bussard
Donald Weddle
Irving Staley
Alma Honey
Mary Jane Hartman
Elizabeth Ethier
A. Leary
G. W. Algire
Marcelene Kefauver
Mary Jane Harman
Anson Hendrickson
Robert Ratherdorfer
Reese Shanemaker
Repcher
John Barber
Joan Baer
Betty Felton
Albert Crummit
Robin Ridenbaugh
Donald Weddie
Merv Riddick
May Gerrick
Anna Bell Carey
Kenneth Fagan
Harvey Miller
Harry Betson
Dorothea Staley
Arner Talbot
Pauline White
Elvin Murray
Bernard Slifer
Melvin Brachey
Floyd Culler
Louise Thomas
Betty Reeder
Mary Alice
RFC To Finance 162-Mile Pa. Highway Plan
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced financing for a 162 mile four lane Pennsylvania superhighway from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. RFC bought bonds valued at 35,009,000 with the rest funded by a 26,160,008 Public Works Administration grant. The route features no sharp curves and utilizes tunnels built for a defunct South Penn railroad project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
RFC
Public Works Administration
South Penn Railroad
Lewis Ready to Quit If Green Follows Suit
Head Will reports Lewis prepared to resign if Green follows suit. Details sparse but item notes leadership shakeup and possible replacement steps as the situation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Peace bid may hinge on CIO AFL leaders resignations
Washington October 11 AP John L Lewis offered to resign as CIO chairman if William Green quits as AFL president to pave the way for peace between the CIO and AFL. Lewis said he would resign immediately if Green also steps down, calling the bid bilateral and hoping leaders can reach a peace pact. Green urged delegates at Houston to decide, saying they will answer the offer before the convention adjourns while he seeks re election as AFL president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John &. Lewis
CIO
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
Federation
Houston
Green
Tomorow
Committee For Industrial Organization
Federation of Labor
Tex
Oct Ji
Jenna L. Lewis
A. F. of L
Conference Returns Rev Gover Here At Frederick Charge
Baltimore conference closes its 154th session in Harrisonburg Virginia. Rev W T Gover re-assigned as pastor of Frederick charge, Methodist Episcopal Church South. Several local appointments announced including Rev W D Keene to Brunswick and Rev A E Owens to Andrew Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T. Gover
Frederick
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Baltimore
Harrisonburg
Mr. Gover
W. D. Keene
Brunswick
A. E. Owens
Andrew Chapel
Wat G. Barnhart
Alderson
W. Va
Clarksburg
Thomas Morgan
S. J. L. Dulaney
Trappe
Talbot County
W. J. Elliott
W. D. King
Gaithersburg
King
Buchanan
Airy
M. L. Fearnow
Poolerville
L. S. Rudasill
W. H. Best
Ralph M. Sharpe
Marvin
Washington
C. M. Harris
Brent Maxwell
Fairfax Va
Swood
Carl Paul Trier
Washington Street
Alexandria
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
Weather data show 24 hour precipitation none. October to date 6 inches versus normal 2.58 inches. October 1937 total 9.36 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation 1.26 inches. Highs yesterday 71, a year ago 65. Lows last night 42, a year ago 43. Sun set 5.39 pm, rise 6.16 am. Moon rise 7.54 pm, set 9.41 pm. Streams Monocacy and Potomac clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monocacy
Potomac Clear
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