01 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
1
Frederick endures another day of extreme heat with overcast skies keeping temperatures near 99 degrees at noon. Water usage surges across the city led by Fishing and Tuscarora creeks, while swimming pools see record crowds as residents seek relief.
Fragmentary forecast notes Monocacy shows clear conditions with calm skies. Ambiguous timestamps and stray letters suggest a routine daily weather bulletin with limited readable details.
The Weather Bureau forecast local showers and cooler air easing Maryland’s week of extreme heat. August closed as one of the hottest months on record with many stations surpassing 100 degrees. Prede hit 103, while Salisbury, Heedysville, and others logged 100 plus readings. Baltimore approached 100 in the shade. Three prostrations were reported.
Frederick county issued 223 hunting licenses by noon on Wednesday as the dove season opening nears and other licensing figures show a steady pace. The license bureau reports annual totals reaching about a thousand by this time, with August and June trends noted and comparisons to prior years including 1929 and 1930 figures.
A harsh record notes 1932 taxes now due at Ory Hall. Freda and Nicodemus appear among officials at Major and Aldermen meeting held Wednesday night. Tax payments were requested, with an 80 cent figure mentioned.
Germany repeats call for treaty revision in a dispatch described by the Associated Press as not a formal note but a note or aide memoire given to the French ambassador. The brief communication touched on foreign policy and, in a separate line, referenced a street fire in what appears to be a separate local incident.
Reports say farmers’ holiday groups planned a march to Cherokee and nine men shot at suspicious pickets. Guards were posted at the court house as officials investigated the event amid rising tensions over farm prices and market controls.
Visitor criticizes Frederick for not highlighting local assets to attract tourists. He cites attractions like a fox grape preserve and regional collections, urging central showcasing of products and historic sites. He notes potential in Ox Fy products and the Monocacy battlefield, advocating more tourist-friendly promotion.
Delegates to the second annual convention were chosen in Ocean City Maryland last week. The group discussed reports and the coming year’s officers with Baltimore and Portland Ore noted for future conventions. A 90th birthday celebration was mentioned along with an evening dinner sail.
George Allen Bullock, a badly hurt boy, appeared in Police Court with Chief Steiner present for the state. State’s Attorney prosecuted. Bullock pleaded not guilty with no testimony offered. Remains were advised as the county arranges for removal.
A fragmented notice details a burial for an accident victim linked to an encamped group named Varsar. The report notes the deceased attended a two piece event before the incident.
Market report shows bulls outpacing bears in a quiet session despite limited trading. Analysts note gains across sectors with technology and industrial stocks leading indices higher amid cautious investor sentiment and small net inflows.
Pennsylvania merchants began paying a one percent tax on gross retail income today as a six month window opens. The levy is expected to raise between 12 000 and 15 000 000 dollars though exact figures depend on sales. Farmers selling own products and sales to the federal government are exempt. The tax mirrors the state’s prior retailers act covering wholesalers and manufacturers’ agents.
Farmers' Day activities arranged with plans for a seventh reunion. Miss ure serves as secretary. The Casamans are noted as arriving from Germany for the event.
A fragment notes license numbers 343 to 350 tied to a person or entity named Chrysie and a report of listen or permit action. Details are unclear but indicate licensing activity with specific numbers.
Medical attention for two frightened persons cited after a radio enrollment event regarding a solar eclipse discovery. The report notes likely normal conditions but urges monitoring and follow up as authorities assess any injuries or emotional distress.
Frederick City moves to open the school year with upperclass and freshman reports. Teachers gather at Parkway for a meeting and the Frederick County Teachers Association outlines officer elections and committee rosters. Principal Albert L. Leary leads the high school in coordinating classes, libraries, and building readiness as janitors finish improvements.
At a Central Assets Realization Corporation meeting in Frederick, Allan MacCullen announced signatures toward the organization plan had risen to 40 percent, about $1,195,210 from Frederick deposits. The push expands to include more solicitors among depositors amid legal rights concerns after the closed Central Trust Company. Names listed include Ernest R Shriver Emmitsburg Aloe Lersy Ladietown Leo Weinbers and John Rathale Myers Frank J. Cam Emmitsburg Benjamin B. Rosenstock. Chas. W. Hess's health shows improvement after a time in critical condition.
A fragmented report notes a W C T U convention with devotions led by Rev. W. Cop pastor. An adjacent item mentions a collision injuring a young woman associated with Wesner, casting a shadow over the gathering.
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