Accused Patrons Broad Run School To Fight Arrests
A notice serves arrest in Broad Run School case. Accused patrons challenge the action as police move to enforce detentions.
31 Oct 1935
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
1
A notice serves arrest in Broad Run School case. Accused patrons challenge the action as police move to enforce detentions.
Three Broad Run patrons, Huffer Sowers and Beachley, were served warrants in Frederick County charging violation of compulsory school attendance. They planned to contest the charges Monday in Pease Court. The defendants, fathers of many strike pupils, argue the dispute stems from school consolidation and bus access near their homes.
U S Department of Agriculture inspectors checked Frederick and surrounding counties for Dutch elm disease amid reports of infections in Brunswick. Scouts target dead elm trees as a beetle-borne outbreak threatens a 3,000 square mile area around New York City with the disease previously seen in Norfolk, Virginia.
Frederick Lions Club announced a Friday night Hallowe'en parade starting at 7:40 PM if trains run. In rain the event may be cancelled both tonight and Friday. Judges announced include Robert L. Smith Kiwanis and Charles W. Ross Rotary with other sponsors. Final judging at the municipal golf course. Parking along North Market Street forbidden from Square to Fifth Street from 7:00 PM until parade end. North Market first three blocks roped off until 10:30 PM.
A Circuit Court jury heard Arthur Strube defend a farm rental suit filed by Piautt claiming 1068 50 owed for the Gilmore Piautt farm near Urbana. Plaintiff valued balance at 520 19 for year to 1934 and 54837 for the following year, with improvements and a damaged barn noted.
Cautious support lifted motors alcohols and scattered specialties in New York trading. Buyers stepped in amid absence of heavy selling as rumors of a SiGe Unit rally circulated from technical sources. Grain prices rose in Chicago and Winnipeg aiding sentiment. Cottonley advanced while bonds showed slight irregularity. Cull money renewed at three quarters of one percent and the pound opened at 4.91 dollars.
Ruling on law outlines re-registration of voters to take place next April. Officials emphasize orderly process and eligibility requirements for all eligible residents to update records before elections.
Attorney General O Conor says the three day general registration in Frederick County in 1936 should still be used despite a clerical error in the text using the word both The county expects a large drop in registrations due to re registration requirements and book replacements with 28 247 voters last election Officials question if an extra day is needed before the May primary and whether the extra day can be combined with the three day period.
The Catoctin Club hosted a Halloween dance with balloons and "Enchanted Caverns" tunnel through which dancers passed. Prizes for costumes went to Miss Margaret K E Gittinger and Mr Nuss, with honors for Miss Joyce Free as best costumed lady and Harry Q Schreider for the most horribly dreamed gentleman. Attendees included many local residents and couples, refreshments were served.
Governor Harry W. Nice indicated a special legislative session may be needed in November due to Federal direct relief grant terms. A Monday meeting of legislative heads and state officers will discuss the relief absorption and the receipts tax yield.
Mrs. Smith faces trial next Monday on charges connected to her husband Wade Smith a former state kidney patrolman. Judge Joseph C Mattingly will set sentences tomorrow for several defendants as the criminal docket is cleared. Mrs. Smith has been free on 7500 dollars bond since indictment.
Entries in the poultry department closed Wednesday while other departments close tonight for the Middletown Community Show. Prank H. Darner 44 heads poultry. judges include A F Vierheiler F W Oldenburg Paul Raper and Helen Pearson. only Middletown Wal last residents may attend. Sponsored by the Mid Town Grange.
The Queen Esther Birle Class of the First Baptist Church held an October 28 gathering at Mrs Samuel Trout’s home to celebrate her birthday. Members present included Mrs A B Col mu nus Mrs Harry Ewing Rev Wm Roy al Mr Samuel Trout and the Trout children and Mrs Brooks. The class honored President Mrs Neine alcRenge and Rev Royal the teacher with tokens of esteem. The meeting opened with devotions led by Mrs Collmunus and business conducted by Mrs William Humm. Officers for the year were elected and presented insignia of office during a social hour with refreshments served by Miss Ruth Trout and committee.
The Wednesday News clarifies that C I T Corporation, complainant in the receiver proceedings against Albaugh Chevrolet Sales Inc, did not repossess any automobiles as previously stated. No vehicles were repossessed locally.
The ninth annual Lutheran Sunday School Association convention in the Evangelical Lutheran church drew over 1,500 delegates. Rev Dr Ashby outlined plans for a Maryland Summer School for Church Workers and proposed expanded committee representation and funding to support better training and equipment for church schools.
A fragmented map piece outlines rival ambitions and border clashes in the Far East. It notes Japanese efforts to extend influence in China while Mongol and Manchukuoan border skirmishes unfold and Chiang Kai-shek’s government faces internal and international pressures.
Frederick County Welfare Board figures show 1235 families on relief this week. 170 men shifted from relief to Works Progress Administration jobs while others await first paychecks. County plans civil service status changes within two months and old age pension eligibility remains unclear due to funding gaps.
James J Walker former New York mayor returned from almost three years in Europe aboard the liner Manhattan docking at Quarantine. An advance flotilla of welcoming yachts met the ship near Ambrose Light as Walker and his wife Betty Compton arrived. A reception of delegates and clergy gathered for the afternoon program at a local church prior to the continuation of a conference agenda.
William H Roberts and Arthur Tilghmen posted simple directions at the courthouse noting that walkers often fail to open the doors. Roberta and Tilghmen observed confused entrants, left handed or otherwise, struggle with the doors then finally manage entry by pulling or pushing the correct door. They printed reading signs to fix the confusion and ease entry and exit.
The document records daily weather details including high of 74 yesterday and 63 a year ago, low of 52 last night versus 1 previously, and October precipitation 1.4 inches versus normal 2.58 inches. It notes muddied Potomac and Motxacy streams and times for sunset and moon positions.
The Italian spokesman in Geneva announced willingness to negotiate peace with Ethiopia and to consider terms before an economic blockade. British and French leaders urged quick settlement while Italian forces reported advances and Ethiopian forces claimed a captured Italian officer and tank near Dolo. Floods in Connecticut worsened conditions with towns flooded and roads damaged.
Rt Rev Edward T Belfenstele the Bishop of Maryland will visit St Luke's Episcopal Church in Adamstown for a scheduled visitation. Details of time and events were published with the notice and reflect the diocese's routine schedule for parochial engagements.
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