Community clothing drive feeds Frederick families
A large clothing drive collects bundled garments and supplies across Frederick with trucks bound for Creagerstown Walkersville and other towns. Henry R. Coates and local scout groups oversee counting and weighings while juvenile energy sparks a spontaneous football game.
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Henry R. Coates
Sven
Frederick
Creagerstown
Walkersville
Oher
Jefferson
Runswick
Thurmon
Middletown
Munitsburg
Coates
W George Perhac
Many at Montevue Reach October Transient Peak
October brought 130 transients to Montevue, a record for the month and 50 more than last year’s overnights. Most at the county almshouse were not hobos but unemployed men, with 14 extra beds used and regular inmates cared for amid overnight meals.
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Montevue
Setober Jist
Reomé Montis Am
Worker struck by crowbar causes injuries at Plant No 4
Charles Wilson of Plant No 4 received a broken right arm in two places a compound fracture of the right index finger and facial lacerations after a crowbar struck him while he stood on a root of a building attempting to cut an ankle connected to a tree. He jumped from a low stool and the crowbar entangled and struck his forehead as he landed.
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Charles Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Crowder
Weather report notes October precipitation and 1931 comparison
Weather details show 24 hour precipitation and October totals for 1931. It compares October 1 figures with 1590 and 36 year averages, noting a shortfall of 1.11 inches and mentions regional streams and Potomac conditions as muddy and cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Hoover Demands Apology From Him on Red Gardiner
President Hoover presses for an apology after a disputed statement about a committee investigation. The fragment hints at political tension and calls for accountability in wartime or postwar policy debates.
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Hoover
Sant
Hower
Red Gardiner
Fall Conference Opens at Hood College in Maryland
The Co operative Christian Association of Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia opened its fall conference at Hood College Pridar with about ninety delegates from twenty one AES. Elton Trueblood delivered the opening address Exploring New Worlds highlighting discovery, self understanding, and human solidarity as future lands to explore. Six discussion groups followed led by university and college figures. The schedule lists addresses discussions recreations dinners and worship through Sunday.
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Co-operative Christian Association of
Yumbus
Andree
Hudson
Eife
Trueblood
Dar Wes
Italy
Germany
Speaer
James Barkley
University of Delaware
Mary Andrews Gotcher College
Virgil Lander
University of Marylad
Gladys Taylor
The
Nations? Studens Council
Brumbaugh
Westémm Maryland Colege
W. A. Barnhart
Hood College
Praise for Jails and Prison Reform Advocates
Montgomery officials and Baltimore activist Mrs. William J. Brown lead Maryland Women’s Clubs in prison reform efforts. The State Federation’s education chair H Matthes and Governor committees on penal institutions back the initiative. The piece notes balloon making and sale as a separate business in the United States worth 3.2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Wiliam J. Brown
Baltimore
H. Matthes Gamere
State Federation
Rainfall Remains Subnormal as October Ends
Autumn brought mild temperatures but overall rainfall stayed below average. Wednesday night’s shower raised Fishing Creek flow from 750000 to about 1200000 gallons per day, aiding pastures, while hail and light snow flurries occurred later.
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No Inc
Wisibille
Fishing Creek
Long and Cyr clash over Louisiana governorship
In Shreveport on October 31 the case centers on whether Paul K Cyr as lieutenant governor can oust Huey P Long from the governorship. Long moves to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and asserts Cyr no longer holds the office. A trial date is hinted at, with Cyr suing as lieutenant governor and Long denying the claim while recognizing Alvin O King as lieutenant governor.
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Shreveport
Huey P. Long
Paul K. Cyr Sessing
District Court
Long
Cyr
United States
Louisiana
Alvin O. King
Senate
Ring
On &Ing
Percy Sains
Hoover Donates 2500 for Washington Relief Effort
President Hoover contributed 2300 of his own funds toward relief in the District of Columbia amid unemployment. Lawrence Richey, a secretary, phoned E G Graham, chairman of the city’s employment committees, to notify him of the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colbia
E.G. Graham
Lawrence Richey
Hooters Secresaries
Mrs Judd Indicted In Two Murders In Arizona Case
Phoenix Ariz reports Mrs Judd faced indictments on two counts of murder after investigators said the bodies of her two victims were found in railroad tanks. The accused woman, pale and trembling, was brought to Mariposa county jail from Los Angeles following her arrest. She contends she shot in self defense.
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Phoenix
Arc
Andrews
Judd
Accrews
Los Angeles
Virginia Sweeps Kiwanis Offices in Capital District
Dr Henry A Converse of Harrisonburg Va elected governor of the Capital district Kiwanis International Asa W Howard of Roanoke named Secretary treasurer Jeme C Oakes Winchester Robert B Weaver Victoria F B Fitzpatrick Radford Donald Frazier Richmond George H Verminga Citon Forge Joseph McSweeney Rehoboth Beach Del named division lieutenant for SETIOFS The district covers Maryland Virginia Delaware and the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry A. Converse
Harrisonburg
Kiwanis International
Virginia
Asa W. Howard
Roanoke
Jeme C. Oakes
Winchester
Robert 8. Weaver
Victtoria
F. B. Fitzpatrick
Radford
Donald Frazier
Richmond
George H. Verminga
Citton Forge
Joseph McSweeney
Rehovoth Beach
Del
Setiofs
Macyland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hallowe'en merrymakers die in Lynchburg auto crash
Three Halloween revelers died when their car left Route 60 west of Lynchburg Virginia and plunged 90 feet into a gulley. The deceased were Robert C. Floyd 25 of Lynchburg William Wallace Melrose 20 of Washington DC and Miss Virginia Campbell of Lynchburg. A fourth passenger Mrs Paul Houston was severely injured with multiple fractures and internal injuries.
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Lynchburg
Hallowe'en Merrymakers
Leachburg
Robert C. Floyd
William Wallace Melrose
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Locke’s Mountain
Edison Heir Declines Full Will Challenge
Wilmington, October 31 AP Edison says he will contest his father Thomas A. Edison estate but will not attack the entire instrument. He plans to study the will’s details and make a definite move only after further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
L. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Fitsite
Charries
4-H Clubs Broadcast Planned for November
Community gathers as 4-H clubs announce a November broadcast set to feature Farm Bureau and university leaders. The segment aims to showcase local youth projects and agricultural education with university officials and Maryand Maryland Farm Bureau ties.
Last Fling by Goblins Tonight at Local Fair
Police report two arrests just before midday and a minor drunkenness incident near the waterfront. Traffic was near average for Saturday with large Sunday travel expected in good weather as roads from Frederick open and Blue Ridge Summits mesh in general use.
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Miday Voi
Suns
Charient
Seastreet
SES
Lewis Murphy
Wong Murras
Prederick
Blue Ridge
Child Feeding Project Seeks Support in Frederick County
Frederica city and county residents through new churches are asked to contribute to the Porto Rican child feeding relief project with headquarters in Philadelphia and a target of responses by next Wednesday. A local committee will confer with the movement’s representative after ministers were briefed by Rev. Co. E Dryden.
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Frederica
Philadelphia
M. Cc
Frederick County Ministerial Association
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Co. E Dryden
Bucketstown
Mia
Nevada Divorces Soar In Six Months At Reno Court
The Reno court system reports 3,217 divorces issued in a six month period as Nevada's divorce machinery processes a high volume. Officials note the surge reflects rising filings and steady administrative handling by the court.
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Reno
Grand jury recalls 10 indigent robbers of bank
In Towson Maryland the grand jury recalls ten defendants tied to a White Hall bank robbery. Police report the gang stole about 36 600 dollars and two suspect groups were captured after a spree including Birmingham. Detectives recovered 3 500 dollars as other loot vanished. Campbell posed as a Spaniard.
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Towson
APY -Banl
Birtin
White Hall
Patroinen Talbot J. Kelly
Thomas Calahan
Talbot County
Deer Creek Woods
William Gambrill
Frank Campbell
Birmingham
R&i
Gamblin
Campbell
Award Painting Contract For County Building Exterior
After bids opened county awarded painting job for two coats on the exterior building. Bidders included Clarence at 149.50 FH Birely and Clarence Smith 100 Millard Wilbide 148 Crawford and Burks 98 H F P Eichelberger and Gaver 110 George H Castle 143 C Earl Nikirk 138 John D Engiebrecht 250 Charles P Stater 97 Marion C Litsde 94.50 George S Summers 78 Merhie S Shankle 178.65 Harry Bell 150 J H Grom and Sons 3136.80. Exterior last thoroughly painted eight years ago and work will begin soon.
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Clarence
FH. Birely
Clarence Smith
Millard Wilbide
Crawford and Burks
H. FP. Eichelberger
Gaver
George H. Castle
C. Earl Nikirk
John D. Engiebrecht
Charles P. Stater
Marion C. Litsde
George S. Summers
Merhie
Shankle
Harry Bell
J. H. Grom
Reapportionment Act Held Unconstitutional
An article reports that the national reapportionment act was declared unconstitutional today. It notes changes to Congress representation and the Supreme Court’s involvement in reviewing the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Seven Narrow Escapes Death in Maryland Fire
Seven persons escaped death as fire swept the inner floor of a home near St. Margaret's on the Bay in Maryland. A ladder left beside an upper window let two family members drop to safety while Harry Nichols awoke to smoke and alarm. The five others climbed through smoke to flee outside, and two trapped on a second floor used the ladder found by a painter to descend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Tydinzs-on-the- Bay
St. Margaret's
Harry Nichols
Nichol
Baltimore
Tennessee State Employees Unpaid Woes Hit Officials
Hundreds of state employees, the governor, and Supreme Court officials faced October pay delays as Tennessee’s budget shortfall strained salaries. The article notes widespread frustration and financial strain across government offices.
Wheat Price Upward Trend Signals Favorable Market
Local quotation shows wheat at 56 cents on Friday after a rise from 47 cents two weeks ago and a steady uptick through the week. Observers expect the higher price to aid farmers while noting some wheat in poor condition requiring treatment for pests and mold.
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Iso
Searce
Frederick Ase
M Park Tycus
Apples Distribution Continues Next Week
Fredericks County Emergency Association will extend apple and vegetable donations to aid 125 families. The Federated Charities building remains headquarters for volunteers to coordinate deliveries from Monday to Tuesday next week. The Cross distributed seeds and acted with community partners to support the garden project’s ongoing expansion.
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Fredericks County
Federated Charities
Aaand
James B
Gamibrill
Crowth Emergency Association
Rould Emergency Association
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Hood
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Kiwanis
Hallowe’en Merrymakers
M. Paine
Maryand Farm Bureau
Peteracion
Maryland
Affair
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Carroll County
MT. Airy
Grantia
Caryroll County
Slasunle
Guests of Prosperity
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Brunswick
Midchester
Dorsey Rebekah Lodge
Salem Lodge
Daniel and Jacob Lodge
Sulphur Springs Lekce
Elkridee
H. Dorsey Etchison
Clir
Uch Orchestra
Tennessee State
Supremes
Tennessee
Buckerstown
We Oroan's
Hope
Apples
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