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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1928
Page
1
A local industry seeks government aid ahead of an election, urging support during the first week from today. The message appears in notices titled Community Next and Sneaker Says with timing noted as Tuesday.
Colvin B Brown outlines a Chamber of Commerce campaign plan during a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel. The talk stresses local industry growth from within and the need for a robust local membership and budget for Frederick Chamber of Commerce. A companion notice details Election Day procedures and looming nationwide races with Frederick voters facing a large ballot and late returns anticipated.
The article lists the various committees named by St. Timothy's chapel Franklin Street for the Church Loyalty drive with dates and member names including Miss Hertha Trail Paul Hildebrand Edward Kemp and George Anderson. It notes the Bishop's Visitation and a long roster of participants from the congregation. A separate AP dispatch reports an earth tremor felt in Richmond Virginia around 6 45 am lasting about 30 seconds with no damage noted.
Mabel or, ten search daughter of ar near Kil et, Md mas accidentaly id ed this morning by her brother Kirk, eight years. While the children were playing with fs in the tetra before her get up. Hallowe'en marks the birthday anniversary of Hennsy J. D. Hagan, a Frederick grocer with a long local career. He was born in 1861 at Fairview and moved to Frederick as a child, later working for several firms before starting his own grocery business twenty years ago.
In Germany prior to aris Rutens and exports were valued at about $160,000, reflecting a sizable wealth and trade activity. The fragment hints at economic connections, noting imports and exports and a notable figure linked to wealth.
Charles E. Ifert, 65, Middletown machinist, collapsed at 9 30 am after attempting to crank an automobile at his home. He was pronounced dead by Dr. K. R. Hauver. Survived by widow and six children in Middletown Woodsboro Baltimore and Denver. Funeral arrangements by T. E. Gladhill.
Carroll County reports Grace Ik Hesson wife of William H Hesson aged about 52 died by self-inflicted shotgun blast in bathroom of Union Bridge road New Windsor. husband had left shortly before and eldest son Charles found her body. investigation concluded death was suicide due to nervous breakdown. funeral services held with pallbearers and local residents attending.
City announces temporary parking and traffic restrictions to accommodate Graf Zeppelin arrival and Halloween events. Officials warn of 10 minute delays, closures on makers thoroughfares, and temporary street stoppages to ensure safe access and crowd management across affected routes.
Mayor orders police parking limits on Market and Church streets for Hallowe'en parade. Lions Club plans include two prize bands with 30 and 15 dollars. Parade forms at Market and Fifth, moves via West Church to Record and back, with judging by city officials.
Montgomery reporters quote Senator J Thomas Heflin stating he would not vote for the governor nominees. The Montgomery Advertiser carries the swat and notes Heflin’s stated position on the ballot. In New York stock news speculation quieted amid price moves as traders awaited pre election cues.
Five men playing pinochle in a room at the Grand Hotel on Broadway and 7th Avenue were held up by four armed robbers who had arranged the game. The incident left the players robbed of 6493 pounds in cash and jewelry.
A church dinner featured the Lutheran Hood girls with many attendees and named participants. The women in charge included Mrs A H Harrington and Mrs William E Darner among others, listing numerous congregational members and celebrants.
Governor Smith plans three additional speeches within a 20 mile radius of his birth city as he steers the final stretch of his presidential bid. He traveled by private car after an anti saloon league and Ku Klux Klan stop and will address crowds in Newark Brooklyn and Madison Square Garden over the next two days.
Chicago on October 30 AP reports several thousand spectators at a roller skating marathon saw William Marcano shot to death in a quarrel. Witnesses were moved into patrol wagons as the warants had been under bond for wounding Al Brown, a friend.
Residents of Charles Town and nearby joined a meeting where the Coolidge board discussed wage increases for workers. Attendees included Mrs. M. E. Russell, Miss Dallas, Mrs. Thomas Stonesiter, Miss Grate Stotestier, all of Charles Town, plus Mrs. Harry Standish Dean of Washington D. C. The notes indicate a focus on ongoing labor costs amid local economic concerns.
A Frederick resident, McDerlel, formerly tied to a philtog graphic studio, was charged with stealing from the bank at Sy Springs in Montgomery County yesterday. He was fined $25 and sentenced to three months in jai. The bulk of the stolen goods were recovered. Daniel maintains his innocence.
In Emanuel area court, a defendant cited for driving while intoxicated faced lengthy consideration. Judge Newman urged decisive sentencing as the danger of drunken driving endangers others on the highway. Whitmore of Walkersville was acquitted on assault charges against his wife and child amid remarks on case origins tied to alcohol. Other locals faced fines for disturbances at market and a Halloween party details.
M Darby of Hyattstown charged with failure to report after his car was tagged for lingering on city streets. Constable Charles W. Smith to hear the case in Police Court tonight as city officials crack down on tearing up red tags. Local residents aid efforts to keep streets clear of cork night and day, with out of town motorists most often affected. Frederick cars remain rare among nightly taggings.
Frigid conditions spread across the area with temperatures around 28 degrees at dawn and a forecast of continuing cold. A strong northeast winds and high pressure moving eastward tightens the chill, promising several more frosty days ahead.
A fragmented caption notes Jackie Coogan seen in Paris as a young man, with French admirers surrounding him. The brief line mentions his early screen fame as The Kid and hints at a return to public attention after years away from Hollywood.
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