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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1938

Page

9

Ralph R. Bowers Dies In Baltimore

Frederick resident Ralph R. Bowers died at Ames Memorial Hospital in Baltimore shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. He was 71, retired from the William D. Bowers Lumber Co. and tied to Evangelical Lutheran Church and Columbia Lodge No. 58. He is survived by wife Harriet Quynn, a brother Grayson Bowers, and a sister Mrs. Thomas H. Haller. Funeral Friday morning at 9. interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Flowers omitted per family request.

Ralph R Bowers Frederick Ames Memorial Hospital Baltimore Bowers Mr. Bowers William D Charlotte E. Routzabn Bowers William D. Bowers

Dr. August Pohlman Dies in Philadelphia at 84

Philadelphia death of Rev. Dr. August Pohlman former missionary in Africa and longtime Temple Lutheran pastor. He preached here in the past and led the Evangelical committee after retirement. Survived by wife Augusta Shaffer, daughter Dr. A Dorothea Pohlisman, and brother Anton. Funeral at Temple Lutheran Church tonight at eight with private burial.

Philadelphia August Pohlman Africa Evangelical Lutheran Church Luther Kohlman Pohlman Temple Lutheran Church Evangelical Committee Baltimore Pohlmann Gettysburg College Gettysburg Theological Seminary University of Maryland Uhlenburg Lutherchurch Monrovia Liberia Augusta V. Shaffer Board of Ministers’ Pensions Lutheran General Synod A. Dorothea Pohisman Anton

Deaths of Miss Emily Garratt and Infant Fulmer

Two Frederick deaths reported in one notice. Miss Emily Atkinson Garratt, 61, died at Frederick City Hospital after a week of illness. Surviving siblings reside in Baltimore and Knoxville. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from 214 North Market, St. Mark's Cemetery. Infant Eleanor Virginia Fulmer, one year old, died at 317 South Market. Funeral at home Friday at 10:30 AM with Rev. Amos J. Traver. Mt Olivet Cemetery. M. R. Etchison & Son, funeral directors.

Emily A Garrott Emily Atkinson Garratt North Market Street Frederick City Hospital Barton V Lydia L. ‘Atkinson Garratt St Mark’s Church Petersville Frederick Cora M. Garratt Baltimore Mabel B. Pearl George B. Garrott Knoxville St.Mark's Cemetery M. R. Etchison and Son Eleanor Virginia Fulmer Charles B Mary Moberly Fulmer South Market Street Mary Elizabeth Betty Jane Charles ‘Robert George William Claude L Effie Louise Dorothy M. Fulmer Amos J. Traver Mt Olivet M. R. Eichison & Son

Funeral of Mrs Emma J Zoots in Walkersville

The funeral for Mrs Emma Jane Zoots widow of Joseph Mr Koons was held Tuesday at 2 PM from the funeral home on 214 North Market Street. Rev F R Seibel Jr of St Pauls Lutheran Walkersville and Rev M T Fabler officiated. Pallbearers were Alton C Whitmore Howard Surrier Elmer Houck Raymond Staley Charles Breighner and Baxter Murphy. Interment followed at Haughs Cemetery. M R Etchison and Sons, funeral directors.

Emma Jane Zoots Joseph Mr. Koons Walkersville North Market Street F. R. Seibel, Jr St Paul's Lutheran Church M. T. Fabler Alton C. Whitmore Howard Surrier Elmer Houck Raymond Staley Charles Breighner Baxter Murphy Haugh’s Cemetery M. R. Etchison and Sons

Corn Prices and WHA DU Intervening Market Note

Brief note records corn price at 2.85 per barrel and mentions WHA and DU with an intervening entry. Limited readable text blocks prevent fuller context or outcome.

Catoctin Recreational Area Awards Are Made

A U S District Court jury set land values for seven parcels of the 10000 acre Federal recreational project west of Thurmont and in the JLantz section. Highest award was 11200 for a 40 acre tract owned by Addison E Wolfe. Other awards include 105 for 20.5 acres to Isaac L Route and 263 for 28.3 acres to Harry C Gros hosn. Liens by Thurmont Bank and Peoples Liquidating to be addressed after payment.

Catoctin United States District Court W. Calvin Chestnut Baltimore Sages Thurmont jLantz United States Addison E Wolfe Urar Lan Isaac L. Route Harry C. Groshon Sherman P. Bowers Thurmont Bank and Peoples Liquidating Corporation

Personal birthdays and births noted in town

Mr Ralph G Kline of Buckeystown observes his thirty ninth birthday. Jack Weissman and wife announce the birth of daughter Marcia at Sinai Hospital Baltimore on October 3. Grayson B Haller Jr of North Market observes his thirtieth birthday. Mrs Robert Barkley and her son Bobby return to Syracuse after visiting Rev Dr and Mrs Amos J Traver. Rev Mr Barkley attended the United Lutheran Church in America sessions in Baltimore last week. Barbara Miss, Hood College’s Strawn baby last year, is one year old today. Barbara Miss is adopted by the college for the home management course from last November to May and stays at the college. Miss Sadie E Lowe of Wilmington Del, sister of Mrs Nellie Larran, who visited at the Methodist Protestant parsonage New Market, returned home Saturday.

Ralph G. Kline Buckeystown Jack Weissman East Patrick Street Marcia the Sinai Hospital Baltimore Grayson B. Haller North Market Street Robert Barkley Bobby Syracuse N. Y Cotlege Sadie E. Lowe Wilmington Del Nellie Larran New Market

Local Hospital Updates on Patients Around Frederick

Mt Pleasant resident George A. Holland remains mildy improved at University Hospital Baltimore after September 10 admission and was moved today to Frederick City Hospital for further treatment. Mrs Oliver Sheets of 361 East Church Street was rushed to Frederick City Hospital this morning by C E Cline and Son ambulance. Miss Gertrude Heinbach of Baltimore, treated for injuries from a July all ete accident, left Frederick City Hospital today. Mrs L B Nicodemus, bedridden with a severe cold on Park Avenue, shows slight improvement. G Frank Bell of 20 East Fourth Street, operated on for a tumor last Wednesday at University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore, is in satisfactory condition.

Oliver Sheets East Church Street Frederick City Hospital C. E. Cline Park Avenue G. Frank Bell East Fourth Street University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore

France to Spend Billions on Defense in 1938 Push

Paris reports the French cabinet authorized Premier Daladier to spend 2.307 billion francs for national defense in the remaining months of the year. allocations distribute 1.42 billion francs to the army and 887 million to the navy under Daladier’s supervision. Previously allotted 1938 defense totals reach 25.935 billion francs.

Paris Edouard Daladier Navy Daladier Adolf Hitler Czechoslovakia

Ever Shine Silverware Care Tips

Daily use and thorough washing keep silverware untarnished. Wash with hot soapy water, rinse with hot clear water, then wipe with a soft cloth. Do not stack to avoid scratches. Remove tarnish with a very soft polish free from grit.

District Flower Shows Held by More County Women's Clubs

Buckeystown Woman's Club hosted the district show with Adamstown and Urbana participants. Other clubs from Johnsville Unionville and Mr Pleasant joined, featuring demonstrations on winter windows dining table arrangements and Christmas decorations. Judges from the University of Maryland Extension Service awarded blue ribbons to roses chrysanthemums zinnias and dahlias among others with clubs from Unionville Liberty and Johnsville well represented.

Buckeystown Juanus Dudderar Urbana Genevieve Thomas Adamstown Harry L. Davis New Market William Brosius J.M. Cromwell Ballard Alberty J. B. Young Holly Albaugh Unionville Florence E. Williams John Smith Liberty Lous Sneadner Johnsville J. 5 Young Zinnia Carrie Pearce O. B. Stone Guy Baker Margaret Rumsport Roses

Today’s fair crowd may break old marks at Frederick

The 1938 Frederick Fair opened with warm 81 degree weather and a sizable crowd. Officials hailed the turnout as hopeful for a banner week while police stopped several gambling games to enforce the no-cash-prize rule. Highlights included Jumbo the elephant and the Five Juggling Jewels as midafternoon attractions, plus a major fireworks show planned for two nights.

Lloyd C. Culler The Fair Association Guy K. Motter Mecca Jumbo Albanis Joe Basile Madison Square Garden

New Superintendent Meets With Managers

Frederick City Hospital welcomes Miss Davena A Somerville as the newly elected superintendent. At the regular monthly meeting seventeen managers heard her express gratitude for the Board doctors nurses and staff. September reports show 215 patients treated 152 admitted 164 discharged 51 remaining 46 paid 87 part paid 82 free 16 births and 9 deaths.

Davena A. Somerville Frederick City Hospital Board of Managers Georgianna Simmons Nurses Home C. E. Cline Miss Somerville Richard F. Nolin Samuel H. Rosenstock Ars. Grayson E. Bowers Francis X. Staley

Forfeits Collateral After Re-Arrest on Drunkenness Charge

Russell Wachter from Washington county was re-arrested after being released on collateral for a drunkenness hearing. He was turned over to county authorities who say he is wanted for larceny of about $30. Wachter forfeited $2.50 collateral for non appearance when taken into custody. A second arrest by Officers Swomiey and Marks occurred in a local lunch room.

Russell Wachter Washington County Wachter Charles Bell Daniel Swomiey James Marks

Prisoners Escape Sparks Fractured Promises in North Carolina

A jailor’s daughter in Lexington North Carolina recalls two prisoners she aided in escaping. She defends her actions while quoting remarks from local figures and a Chicago man’s disclaimers. The dialogue touches on crime and accountability as authorities weigh the incident and public reaction.

Luta Belle Kimel Lexington N. C

Private sale items and misc notes from Frederick storefronts

Leaving Frederick I offer at private sale a desk and desk chair three straight chairs two Windsor chairs two large book cases two small book cases one center table safari stand leather couch and more. Also local notices for personal Xman cards 50 printed names for $1 and delivery options. Followed by dress shop ads for sweaters all wool Angoras twin sets and leather cigarette case.

Ofice Ferniture Frederick

Pretender To Russian Throne Dies In Paris

Paris AP report states Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovitch head of the House of Romanoff and self proclaimed czar of all the Russias died in American hospital Paris at 62 after two weeks illness from gangrene of a leg. Exiled in France since the Bolshevik revolution he proclaimed himself heir on August 31, 1924. In Minnesota, duck hunters fired excessive lead into lakes causing ducks to suffer lead poisoning.

Paris Cyril Vladimirovitch House of Romanoff Russian Empire France Nicholas III Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph R. Bowers Frederick Man C. E. Cline and Son Gran George A. Holland Mt Pleasant University Hospital, Baltimore Mercury Allen S. Barigis Court of Appeals Culler Frederick Fair Shell Oil Frederick County Walter G. Crowther Iocal Shell Products Weld County Colorado Furss Pstroman Martin Herrington Chicago Gertrude Binney Kay Emerson College Arlie V. Bock Hygiene Department Harvard Larvers Pennsylvania Superior Court Arthur H. James McCutcheon’s Wisner St Lee Dolly Nouober Frederick Street Fulton Avenue Fred E. Wilson Chas F. Goodell Dietrich and Gambrill, Inc Frederick, Me Berger's Market St Dame Price the News-Post B. T Std Bentz Sts Llouscholé Philco Zenith Pioneer Weil Bros Old Orchard Sid Smith Ambassadors of Rhythm Beck’s Seck's Ben Rosenour, JR Rosenour L W. Church Street Joy Louie Hill Pat South Market St Araby Aid Society Albert Mills Monmouth Cincinnati Ohio LA Grace W. Sth Jonathan Grimes Golden York Peters Buckeystown Pike U.S Frederick News-Paost Averties Frederick Motor CO Fairgrounds Frederick Motor Company Ford Frederick, Md Mkt Olga Stoker Culler & Heffner Yare South Middle Alley Earl F. Oden H. P. Callie H. P. Johnson P. Johnson Boyd Martin Racing LE Baker W. Patrick St Yellow Springs Dennis Lenhart Brunswick Brunswick St Third St West Twelfth St. Prone West Patrick St Chapel Alles Frederick Junk Company Frank Gastley Ane Sons Market Street Westinghouse Electric Range Carroll Parkway Worth College Parkway North Market St Wright Liberty Town Glenna C Stu Hansenville W. F. Harshman Lewistown J A. Kidwiler West All Saints St Cramer Barbara Fritchle John W Groves Rosemont Ave Jjamsville Road Wertheimer Farad the News Post Emmert BR Bowlus Howe Bath Hood College Modern Frederic Toun Emmert R Bowlus Court St Noah E. Creamer & Son Rome Kewneste Ute Bow Noah E Cramer & Son Raslenes Lia Court St Notic Orphans’Court Frederick City Maryland Jeffers Testaamisu Joseph D. Baker Holmes D, Baker John S., Newman J. AL Martin Harpers Ferry Potomac By Products Company Cal Rederick H.C. Summers and Co Fred’k. Underwriters College Park East Second Street Gettysburg Pike Frederick Underwriters, Inc West Patrick Street Phant Gilmore R. Flautt Magnolia Avenue Rockwell Terrace Motter Avenue Fairview Dil Rosedale College Parkway Upper College Terrace Dil Avenue North Market Fourteenth Street Frederick Avenue Palmer's Addition S. Market Patrick Ke Murray J.serson Streets Madison Avenue Gilmgore R Flautt Potts & Griffin Siskae Irs Potts & Criffrt Rey Sales Ine Chevrolet Cadillac Plymouth Corpe Plymouth Keefer Koogle N. Market St Wilson Avenue Lee Place Keefer M. Koogle P. Luther Rice Eeapore Rice Mt. Pleasant Charles Fleming East Church St South Market Dill Ave Magnolia Ave WPA Mote R Flautt George S Kodock East Patrick St Iromedia W. Grayson Beauiful West Thireteenth St South St College Ave Enous East Third L. Ebert, Ebert Ice Cream Company Wseblec Bros.sidde Central-tocalon Apply Western Trust Co S-Siet
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