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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1938

Page

6

Local Milk Truck Driver A G Boyne Dies At Wheel

Augustus Gordon Boyne 48, of 515 North Market street, died at the steering wheel of his milk truck in Frederick. Heart attack listed as cause. body found by residents after the vehicle ran off the road. He was a former Blue Ridge League player nicknamed Gummy and held positions in local civic groups. Survived by wife Helen Hull Boyne and a daughter, with several siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.

Augustus Gordon Boyne North Market Street Seventh Street Pike Fairview Avenue Boyne Emmett R. Bowlus J. Murray Baxter William H. Moore Scott Key Denver J. Shook Charles W. Smith Justice Bowlus C. F. Null Hood College J. William Kolb Frederick Blue Ridge Col. E. Austin Baughman Helen Jane Hull Boyne A. G. Boyne Shippensburg Arthur, Austin Rummell Boyne Ada Jane Green Carlisle Borne Frederick Aerie Order of Eagles Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Bedy Funeral Home East Patrick Street C. E. Cline

Jury Drops Use Against Negro In Bootlegging Case

The grand jury did not indict William Hammond, a local Black man charged with bootlegging after police reports of a whiskey purchase. State’s Attorney and police said warrants on untaxed liquor are federal matters, while Hammond was released on bond. Other cases noted include Lucy Toms facing liquor charges, Conrad Williams awaiting trial, and various juvenile and property cases with mixed outcomes.

William Hammond Sherman P. Bowers Hammond Allen Bartgis Bargus Page Reynolds Austins A. Young Bentz Street Lucy Toms Middlepoint Conrad Williams Pete Williams Williams Willams Arthur B. Willard Clyde Croneburg Joseph Castle Middletown Paul S. Rudy Rudy Ahalt John Ramsburg Castle Castile Willard Holden S. Felton Clarence Kintz Braddock B. C. Thomas Kintz Maurice Klipp House of Correction Thefis Alban M. Wood

Ministers Hear Bill to Legalize Lotteries in Maryland

The Frederick County Ministerial Association set a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel where discussants included Leslie N. Coblentz on lotteries and Dr. Wayne C. Neely on a 43 hour marriage delay bill. A memorial service for Joseph D. Baker opened the meeting with tributes to his leadership. Reservations listed numerous local clergy and spouses.

Maryland Frederick Neely LG. Naugle Thurmont Joseph D. Baker HL. G. Kieffer Mr. Baker C. E. Dryden Raymond Gonso Findlay College Findlay, C W. M. Weaver John W. Briscoe Urbana Land H. L. Schraderberg John W. Fisher Joseph H. Apple Francis Scott Key Hotel George K. Ely E. H. Schmidt J. W. Brisese Ralph H. Miller Charles D. Schaffer Ralph E. Schober Henry ©. Elier Charles Ritter William T. Jackson Nelson C. Brown A. F. Te John Bowlus C. H H. C.erdiman A. G. Null Atgill Conner Ralph E. Hartman W. T. Gover E. D. Bright Ivan G. Naugle W. C. Royal Charles J Iz Wehler William R. Barnhart George H. Seiler P. H. Williams C. H. Shull Clark S. | Smith Henri L G. Kieffer John W Fisher John C. Stuff Harvey S. Shue William A. Herpich

Full Taxi Service Restored After Philadelphia Strike

Philadelphia Oct. 17 AP Full taxi service was restored in the city after a two month strike by Yellow Cab drivers. An agreement signed by owners and 730 drivers binds the company to pay $18 a week and grant 45 percent commission on fares. About 600 Yellow Cabs were ordered to run today while roughly 150 independent drivers had returned to work a week earlier.

Philadelphia Yellow Cab Company New York International Longshoremen’s Union A. F. of L New York Towboat Exchange Joseph P. Ryan L. A Exchange

Rev W C Royal Preaches in Rockville Anniversary Service

Rockville observes the 117th founding anniversary of its Baptist church with services on Sunday October 23. Morning sermon by Rev William C Royal of Frederick and evening sermon by Rev J Lloyd Black of Rockville Christian church. Special music arranged by Harry S Beall.

Rockville

Interracial Cooperation Talk At Methodist Meeting

Dr. Arthur D Wright told the United Methodist Preachers at Calvary Methodist Episcopal church that people are alike despite race. He discussed the Negro problem, praised the church’s work for colored people, and cited growth in educational opportunities from 50 schools in 1911 to 2,010 with high school work by 1935. He defined a Negro and highlighted home life, equal justice, library and hospital access. Approximately 180 ministers from Maryland, DC, Virginia and West Virginia attended. Dr. Fred Reynolds presided and Rev. Milton Rogers gave the opening prayer.

Arthur D Wright United Methodist Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Wright South Methodist Episcopal Church Southern Methodist Church Maryland Methodist Protestant District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia Fred Reynolds Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore Milton Rogers St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church Anna T. Jeanes Negro School Fund John F. Slater Asbury Smith Memorial Methodist Episecopal Church

Eight hearings held by Accident Commission in New York

Eight hearings were conducted at the court house today by the State Industrial Accident Commission. cases included injuries at Mt Airy Milling Co. and Everedy Co. with insurers listed. hearings overseen by William F. Broening and Reno S. Harp.

Court House State Industrial Accident Commission William F. Broening Reno S. Harp L C. Carl Dodson Mt Airy Milling Co., Inc Travelers Insurance Co W. C. Peuschel Lewis C. Keeney Barry W. Winpigler Patrick M. Schnauffer William J. Shreve Everedy Co., Inc State Accident Fund Albert A. Levin Jacob H. Mackley D. C. Winebrewer and Son. , Inc New Robert E. Coughlan Cephas Garber Board of Welfare State Farms Mr. Levin Reno H. Simons Frederick Iron and Steel Co Alfred R. Jones

Court Decision May Presage Bridges Action

The Supreme Court agreed to review a Fifth Circuit reversal of a deportation order for Joseph G. Strecker of Hot Springs Arkansas. The case may affect possible deportation proceedings against Harry Bridges and whether an alien Communist is subject to deportation.

Washington Supreme Court Harry Bridges Fifth Circuit Joseph G. Strecker Hot Springs Ark

Plymouth Auto Workers Return To Their Jobs

Evansville Ind Oct 17 Nearly 2200 employees of the Plymouth assembly and Briggs automobile body plants returned to work today after a strike ended with an agreement reached at a meeting. Details of the settlement were not announced.

Evansville Ind Plymouth Assembly Briggs

Sheriff Pursues Poster Thief Aiding Re election

In Topeka Kansas on October 17 AP reports Sheriff Roy Boast pursues a thief who has been stealing the sheriff s campaign posters urging re election. The case links to Boast s bid for continued office and underscores local political tensions.

Topeka Kans Roy Boast Sheriffs Boast

Seasonal Increase In Work Made Last Month

Frederick County Welfare Board reports a seasonal rise in farm work in September, reducing WPA referrals to 52 as corn cutting and husking peak. Old Age Assistance aided 536 individuals. Aid to Dependent Children supported 225 families with 666 children. General Public Assistance aided 105 families. Enrollments and pending applications reflect budget limits, with 11 enrollees needed but funds lacking.

J. Sheldon Turner Frederick County Welfare Board WPA Turner Welfare Board CCC Tne Tanner Frederick County

Prague Hints Peace With Hungary Amid Axis Pressure

Reports from Prague indicate Czechoslovakia seeks peaceful settlement with Hungary while shifting toward German cooperation. Mussolini hints Czechoslovakia must join the Rome Berlin axis as talks on border cessions resume under Italian guidance.

Rome Mussolini Hungary Italy

Palestine Crisis To Be Discussed Here

Dr Vernon McCasland of Goucher College Baltimore will address the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in Frederick on Wednesday at Trinity chapel Evangelical Reformed Church at two o'clock The talk will cover The Present Crisis in Palestine Miss Margaret Jones WI L secretary will outline national board policies and share Vienna service work with the Friends Service Committee A public afternoon session follows a morning state board meeting and luncheon Dr Diana Monsman Baltimore organized the luncheon Mrs Dorothy Medders Robinson is the state president

Vernon McCasland Goucher College Baltimore Frederick Women's International League For Peace and Freedom Trinity Chapel The Evangelical Reformed Church McCasland American School of Oriental Research Rusalem Palestine Margaret Jones Wil Vienna Austria Friends Service Committee State Board Diana Monsman Dorothy Medders Robinson

Visit Bonnie Blink service at Maryland Masonic Home

A Frederick and New Market group traveled to Bonnie Blink near Cockeysville Sunday afternoon for services conducted by Columbia, Lynch and Philanthropic lodges. Rev W C Royal of First Baptist preached, with Raymond Zimm erman as accompanist and Miss Lucille Nicodemus singing with Mrs Hester on keys. Prayer was led by Rev FE Simms of Westminster.

Bonnie Blink Frederick New Market Maryland

Four In Panama Jail Are Held As Spies

Four German espionage suspects were detained by Panamanian and Canal Zone authorities after being arrested while photographing Galett Point, a key defense area near the Panama Canal. The suspects were handed to civilian police as a military inquiry examined the pictures and notes.

Panama Oct Pamama Canal United States Canal Zone Crytobal Ja Destrict Joe McGuigan Kurt Lindenbers Crytobat Sandenberg Army Noiitary Galett Point Atlantic Canal

Restoration Work On Canal Started

Civilian Conservation Corps youths began restoring the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal into a recreational parkway. Workers target a 32 mile stretch between Lock 14 and Widewater above Cabin John, dredging and draining shallow water and clearing vegetation. Two CCC camps along the canal house 180 and 170 youths respectively as they build modern barracks and use tractors and steam dredging shovels.

Civilian Conservation Corps Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Lock 14 Widewater Cabin John Cumberland Washington Rock Creek Seneca L. G. Heider CCC George Washington Department of Interior

Wall Street strength from aircrafts and utilities

Buying in Boeing United Aircraft and other aircraft and utility shares helped steady the market after profit taking in other sectors. Early volume was heavy with 3,000 to 30,000 share blocks and a 950,000 share first hour, while bonds and commodities stayed quiet. Also notes Britton the wheel chair tourist traveled 69 miles from Palestine to Houston and back, averaging 30 miles daily, and that Mr Rohrbach remains critical in Knickerbocker Hospital.

New York Douglas Aircraft Boeing North American Aviation United Aircrafts Consolidated Edison American Water Works Electric Power and Light United Corporation Commonwealth and Southern Dupont American Smelting Palestine Tex Aim Britton. H Houston Britton

Japanese Force Straddles Canton Rail Line Near City

Japanese army says it has crossed the Canton Kowloon railway at several points while Chinese resistance forms near Wonglong, 40 miles east of Canton. Reports say Japanese bombed Tsengsing as martial law grips Canton and vital supply lines, with U S missions bombed on the Peiping Hankow railroad.

Canton Hongkong Canton-Kowloon Preas Wonglong South China Metropolis Canton- Kowloon Peingwu Bias Bay Wongtong Canton - Kowloon Pearl River Delta South China Tsengsing

New Note Of National Unity Heard In Britain

London October 17 AP reports rising public support for a national unity line to speed rearmament. Newspapers push rapid civil and military defense integration as Winston Churchill, once a Munich critic, urges American help against dictators. Churchill calls rearmament the sole guarantee of peace.

London Chamberlain Winston Churchill United States Churchill Admiraltx

Weather Record Precipitation and Temps Summary

Weather report notes 24 hour precipitation zero. October total 9.36 inches this year against 25.8 inches normal for the month. Through Oct 1 1938 precipitation deficit 1.26 inches. Yesterday high 54, low 43. Temperatures compare to a year ago 60 and 27. Streams Monocacy and Potomac are clear. Sun sets 5.30 pm, rises 6.23 am. Moon rises 1.11 pm, sets 2.37 pm.

Monocacy Potomac

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Fairview Ave Aerie of Eagles Lamar Hardy Sples Berlin Panama Canal Germany United States Army Hardy Roosevelt Navy Guenther Gustav Rumrich Augustus G. Boyne County Association Joseph D Baker Joint Meeting OF Methodists Xegro Accident Board N.Y. Shipping Breening Plymouth Auto Prague Axis Romania Komarom Czechoslovakia Hitler Dr. McCasland Fo Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom Secmay Cumul Cabin Juba Wall St Thomas J. Rohrback Knickerbocker Hospital New York City Mark ‘Golibart Rohrbach Tsengling U. S Hankow Peiping-Hankow Britain
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