Elks Elect Officers at Morning Meet in Wilmington
State Association of Elks opens fifth annual convention in Wilmington Delaware with elections for president first vice president second vice president and trustees. The convention selects Wilmington as next year’s host city if the lodge approves. Ocean City Maryland is urged as permanent site. The event features a cordial mood with a notable uncontested race for president and a ceremonial installation set for Thursday. An auto tour and a packed afternoon lead to a parade and gala ball at Braddock Heights with plans for a big Thursday procession through Frederick and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association
B. P. O. Ellis
Samuel H. DeHoff
Townson
William A. McReady
Annapolis
William H. Bovey
Hagerstown
John J. Powell
Wilmington
Del
John E
Board of Trade
Francis V. Stith
E. Austin James
Samuel H. DeHor
Toryson
Leon KR. Yourtee
Duncan
Middletown
Jefferson Road
Harper’s Ferry
Frederick
Catoctin Country Club
B. C. Thomas
New Lodge
Country Club
Braddock Heights
North Market Street
Seventh Street
City Hall
South Street
Bentz Street
Bentz
Patrick Street
East Church Street
Court House Square
Annapois
Market Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Baltimore
East Eighth Street
West
Cambridge
Crisford
Cumbertland
Frosburg
Washington
Hagers, Town and Salisbary
Towson
Wil ‘Ington
Parking regulations issued for parade day
Mayor Lloyd C. Culler announced morning parking rules to last Thursday noon until after the Elks parade. No parking on Market Street from Patrick to Third, West Church from Market to Record, and surrounding the courthouse. East Church vehicles must park parallel to curb. herringbone pattern to be eliminated during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Culler
Market Street
Patrick
Third Stret
West Church Street
Market
Record Street
Court House
East Church Street
Carroll Street
New Road Link Concrete Work Nears Completion
Concrete paving on the Hyatts town gap of the Georgetown pike is to be finished today barring rain, marking the completion of the third Frederick to Washington highway. The route passes Frederick Junction Urbana Tyattstown Clarksburg and intersects at Hendersons Corner, offering a Washington path 10 miles shorter. Built by M J Grove Lime Co, it joins the Ridgeville Gaithersburg road network and ties into Buckeystown Licksville Dickerson Beallsville Hunting Hill and Rockville on earlier routes.
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Hyattstown
Georgetown Pike
W. F. Childs
Frederick
Washington, D. C
M. J.grove Lime Company
Frederick Junction
Urbana
Tiyattstown
Clarksburg
Ridgeville-Gaithersburg
Henderson’s Corner
Washington
Ridgeville
Aithersburg
Avochille
Buckeystown
Licksville
Dickerson
Beallsville
Hunting Hill
Rockville
Monocacy River
Woousboro
Westminster
Middleburg
Price Movements Show Indecisive Market Opening
Price movements lacked a definite trend at the market open with fractional changes. Late yesterday's heavy selling eased temporarily while rail shares lagged on reports of a new high freight traffic record for the week ending August 22. Bears extended to other speculative and investment shares causing a further mid day decline as call loans renewed at 4.25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Two of ten middies who flunked to be dismissed
Washington reports naval academy cases where Rear Admiral Nurton recommended dismissal for two mids, repetition for two, and graduation for six. Names are withheld awaiting secretary decision. Also note Dutrow family cable from Clarke Place announcing Richard Dutrow’s arrival in Smyrna to teach at the International College, after a two to three week voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Academy
Nurton
Wilbur O
Turkey
R. S. J. Dutrow
Clarke Place
Richard
Smyrna
The
International College
Elks Convention Schedule Highlights Parade and Events
Thursday events include final meeting of the State Association at 4 00 am. A shore graph display in front of the new lodge, flag presentation to Frederick High School, grand parade at 2 00 pm, parade prizes awarded at 5 00 pm, a massed band concert at 7 00 pm, and a house warming at 5 00 pm followed by features at 9 30 pm. The Elks’ last event is listed for 31 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Convention
Frederick High School
Elks
Iast
Postparade plans and audience turnout outlined
Cash rewards and other features are scheduled in order names. After the parade, most visitors are expected to leave, with continued coverage noted on Page 5.
Seaplane PN-9 Missing Flight Hopes Rise At Dawn
News from Lahaina and Honolulu reports three naval seaplanes starting dawn searches for PN-9 No. 1 missing since a San Francisco to Honolulu attempt. No word yet as Captain Moses and crews track a possible location near the Is-las of Hawai i. Meanwhile word of the plight is kept from Flight Commander John Rodgers’ elderly mother in Maryland as search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lahaina
Island of Manila
Itahalna
San Francisco
Thifteen
San Francisco-Honolulu
Moses
Fight Project
Rodgers
Isle of Sfaul
Havre de Grace
John Rodgers
Twonolulu
Sion Hill
John A. Rodgers
U. S. Navy
Effects of publishing income tax payments discussed
The New York Times reports that after a survey of 60 internal revenue collectors the publication of income tax payments is seen as having no beneficial effect. No rise in revenue from delinquents is noted, and some collectors view the lists as an extra government cost without direct returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Scott
New York Times
Frederick teachers institute ends with sessions and meetings
The final three day Institute for Teachers of Frederick city and county closed after morning talks at Church Street School. Afternoon sessions included grade group discussions led by Miss Linthicum and Miss Ott, with focus on a county course of study and school readiness. Colored teachers met at South Betz Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute For
Frederick City
Church Street
Frederick County
Teachers’ Association
Abbert, Leary
Linthicum
Hal Lee Ott
Florence Jenkins
F. D. Harshman
Frederick
Jenkins
South Betz Street
Double Funeral Held for Anna Mary and Louise Spencer
A large crowd attended the Tuesday service at Sam's Creek church for Anna Mary Spencer 16 and Louise Spencer 18 of Mt Airy killed in a Baltimore Pike crash near Lisbon. Their father CG Spencer, driver of the Ford, was investigated by Howard County authorities. he appeared before the grand jury while his wife recovered in Frederick City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary
Louise Spencer
Mt Airy
Baltimore Pike
Lisbon
Sam's Creek Church
ER Szencer
Mt Airy, ML. EB
Charles P. Szencer
Mt. Airy
Pepersack
Crambutt
Howard County Grand Jury
Spencer
B. Beali
Anthracite Regions Feel Mine Suspension
Philadelphia September 2 The anthracite region feels the mine suspension after twenty four hours of strike disruption. About 148000 workers are idle as rail and coal movements slow. Railroads including Delaware Lackawanna and Western plan closures with thousands to lose work, foreshadowing more layoffs and storage of locomotives as mines stay shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroads
Reyser Valley
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Evansville Quake Shakes City Again Before Six A.M.
Evansville Indiana felt an earthquake minutes before six this morning the second tremor to be recorded in a few months no damage reported local officials said no injuries noted and the event prompted residents to check for further activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Rural Women's Clubs Hold Notable Frederick County Meeting
A large gathering of over 250 women from 19 of 21 county clubs met at New Market to stress the value of club work, social sessions, and joint Federation activities. Speakers included Miss W. M. Kellar, Miss Elizabeth R. Thompson, and Mrs. Armstrong G. McKinney, highlighting home making, efficiency, records, and cooperative efforts for a busier winter program.
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Frederick County
New Market
Kemptown
Pleasant Grove
W. M. Kellar
University’ of Maryland
Elizabeth R. Thompson
Armstrong G. McKinney
Rural Federation
Miss Kellar
Maryland
Miss Thompson
America
Harry L. Davis
New Market Club
Leslie Davis
Kemptown Club
Tom Sawyer
Mary Encie
Kempton
Annie Davis
Pleasant Grove Club
Jessit Shautaker
Sears
Teadina
C. F. Grabbs
Lens
Charmiack
Lang Aspe
Laura Riess
Trish Rose
American Water Works Plans Electric Subsidiary Merger
New York September 2 The American Water Works and Electric Company will amalgamate all electric subsidiaries by forming West Penn Electric Company. It will acquire West Penn Company and its subsidiaries along with Potomac Edison and Keystone Power and Light. The consolidation covers 23,000 square miles in Maryland northern West Virginia and western Pennsylvania serving about 1.1 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Water Works and Electric Company
West Penn Electric Company
West Penn Company
Potomac Hdison Company
Keystone Power and Light Company
Electric Light
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Water Main Inspection Delayed Again Until Thursday or Friday
The 12 inch main from Fishing Creek dam to the Venturi meter at the reservoir near the city Hmila may be inspected Thursday or Friday. Baltimore engineer J G Reynardt, delayed arrival, will assess conditions with City Engineer B C Crum to identify pressure problems. While awaiting his visit, other city workers tested mains. pressure remains low and factories temporarily halted. Authorities suspect air valves or a leak in the main from the new dam as the cause.
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Fishing Creek
Hmila
J. G. Reynardt
Baltimore
Reqnaidt
Hae
B.C. Crum
Raqnardt
George A. Burck
Isaks
Thomas and Company
Jt 3
Eight thousand children ready for school Thursday
Frederick residents from city and county prepare for school reopening Thursday morning per Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer. About 6 500 elementary and 1 400 high school students enrolled. No elaborate ceremonies planned. teachers to begin immediate instructional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
G. Lloyd. Palmer
Singers and Dancers in Local Recital Noted
A list of performers includes Mrs Sid ney Hammond singing School Girl and Alice Blue Gown. Miss Catharine Cage performs Alice Blue Gown while Miss Mary Nicodemus sings Sweet Genevieve. Lucile Nicodemus also appears as Genevieve as Bride. all participants described as pictures in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Widow
Slusher
Sidney Hammond
Principal outlines nine month school plan for immediate start
The Superintendent Palmer describes a tightly scheduled nine month plan. He insists on skipping unnecessary introductions and starting core lessons at once to give pupils a strong start. The program aims to place students promptly and complete outlined goals by term end.
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Palmer
Two Shot as They Try to Stop Auto Theft
Elliott City Maryland police report two men were seriously wounded when they attempted to stop an alleged bootlegger’s car on the Columbia Pike between Highland and Snell’s Bridge. The driver, a Black man named Charles H. Redmond, was arrested. All were taken to Washington for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elliott City
Columbia
Highland
Snell's Bridge
Lawrence Fowler
George King
Charles H. Redmond
Washington
All American Tourists Park Draws Automobilists Across Nation
Automobilists from Maryland to California encamp at Frederick’s Tourists Park on West Patrick Street. Visitors come from Iowa, Oregon, Ontario, and the Canal Zone among others, registering at the commissary and using the grounds for days or weeks. The park serves as a hub for those touring historic sites near Frederick, with guests from nearly every state and several foreign regions, earning it the nickname All American Tourists Park.
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Frederick
West Patrick Street
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Antietam
Gettysburg
Marpers Ferry
South Mountain
Ofice
Hancock
Gettysyburs
Frederick County
Barbara Fritchie
Francis Scott Key
Admiral Schley
Thomas Johnson
Woot College
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Boonsboro
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Canal Zone
Ontario
Canada
St Another
Northwest
Saskatchewan
Pacific
Washington
Oregon
California
Maine
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
Louz Island
Albany
Buffa O
Syracuse
Rochester
Empire State
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Louisiana
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Nevada
Utah
Saat Lake City
Hawaii
Alaska
Fantimines
United States
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Samuel H. de Hoff
F. ¥. Staub
Convention City
Shrer
Hyattstown Gap
College Park
American Waterworks
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