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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1938
Page
6
France announced it had called certain reserves to the colors as a precaution after Germany moved about 60,000 troops toward the Siegfried line near the Maginot fortifications. The move aims to bolster defenses on the northeastern frontier while officials urge calm.
The Maryland Synod Luther League closes its seventeenth annual convention with a unanimous resolution denouncing liquor. Mrs. Don W. Griffin of Baltimore urged against alcohol, noting its widespread harm and its presence in about fifty industries. The morning session featured quiet meditations and routine reports, with a reception highlighting visitors from state and national leagues.
Labor Day pass brought busy streets and rising traffic on Frederick's main routes. Restaurants and filling stations attracted steady patrons while many shops closed. The State Lutheran League convention drew visitors, banks observed the day, and upcoming primary elections and school openings loomed.
Mrs. Joseph T. Pyles and her daughter Elizabeth Pyles were hurt when an eastbound car left Dorsey's crossroads near Winfield and overturned after a westbound vehicle swerved across the road. The hit and run driver is reportedly identified by license number. Mrs. Pyles suffered serious injuries and facial damage, while Miss Pyles was shaken but not seriously hurt. both were taken to Frederick City Hospital.
Three Japanese pursuit planes strafed a Junkers transport of the Eurasia line, forcing it to land at Liuchow in Kwangsi province with ten bullet holes in the fuselage. The flight left Hongkong for Yunnan when attacked. Earlier, a CNAC plane was downed near Canton with 14 killed. The seven passengers aboard the Junkers included German airline officials and the German pilot, reportedly uninjured.
On September 5 AP reports residents faced a clash of curiosity and politics as President Roosevelt arrived on the Eastern Shore. Supporters of Senator Tydings anticipated denouncing rival David J. Lewis, while many Tydings backers chose to attend and observe. Flags waved and bunting adorned homes as people weighed official remarks and local hospitality.
Funeral services for William Booth Price a prominent Maryland Mason will be held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Scottish Rite Temple Baltimore Burial will follow in Druid Ridge cemetery Price sovereign grand inspector general of the Scottish Rite Masons in Maryland died Saturday He attended an open meeting of Frederick Lodge of Perfection last spring His body will lie in state at the Scottish Rite Temple in Baltimore after 10 3 pm Tuesday The death of Price follows the recent death of Gustav A Eitel in Baltimore
Thirty five members of the local units of the First Regiment Maryland National Guard receive perfect attendance medals and bars. Brigadier General D John Markey announced the awards, with over 250 recipients in the regiment. Honors include bronze medals for 100 percent attendance in one year, bronze bars for years two through four, silver medals for five years, and silver bars for each additional year. Names and units of recipients across Headquarters Company Band Section and Company A are listed with respective medals and bars.
Samuel Curtis Malone a noted handwriting expert and one of two men who refused to testify for Hauptman died Friday at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore He was eighty two a long time resident of the city and former Fairmont W Va resident He lived at 1820 St Paul Street and had a studio at 323 North Charles Street He is survived by his brother Charles Maisons of Fairmont The body will be taken to Fairmont for burial.
Charles Town W Va Sept 5 Lightning damaged a group of large transformers and wiring at the Potomac Edison Company mill in Millville last night after already burning the water power plant there last month. No major damage reported beyond melted cables and scorched equipment.
A large bank barn, corn house, farm machinery, and much hay and grain were destroyed at Otto Anderson's Montgomery County farm near Gaithersburg. The loss, about $6,000, was partially insured. Fire began around 1:30 am, likely from spontaneous combustion in stored green hay, and engulfed the barn before firefighters could control it.
Frederick county prepares for a first 1937 registration since 1936 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at fifty nine precincts. Eligible will include 21 conferred age, six months residency, and declarations of intent in some cases. City and county ballots differ with 24306 total registered including about 7000 in Frederick city. party breakdown listed, with Democrats leading.
James A. Farley, Roosevelt ally on a Maryland visit aboard the yacht Potomac, forecast the New York Yankees to win the American League and the World Series after hearing a shore shout. He answered, Its a cinch, the Yankees. Tarboro, North Carolina, hosts a rare municipally owned milk plant.
Weather data show 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am today as none. September to date 1.65 inches, normal 3.25. September 1937 actual 1.03. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to Sep 1 is 2.06 inches. Yesterday high 91, previous year 85. Low last night 60, previous year 60. Sun sets 6:37 pm, sun rises 5:42 am tomorrow. Moon rises 4:38 pm, moon sets 2:35 am tomorrow. Streams Monocacy cloudy, Potomac clear enough for bass fishing.
President Roosevelt campaigning with David J. Lewis paused in Salisbury Maryland to denounce a single unnamed man who snubbed him during his eastern shore tour in support of Lewis against Senator Millard E Ty dings. The stop came as he continued en route to Denton on Sept 5.
President Roosevelt pledged to help keep the Democratic party liberal in a Labor Day speech praising Maryland congressman David J. Lewis. He avoided naming Lewis or Millard Tydings by name, urged unity, and stressed that farmers and city workers are partners in America's prosperity.
President Roosevelt toured Maryland's Eastern Shore with Representative David J. Lewis to boost renomination efforts against Senator Millard E. Tydings. He spoke in Denton and waved to crowds in Princess Anne, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and Berlin, while Duffy and Goldsborough accompanied him and Wisconsin candidates stirred debate.
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