New School Year Opens With Record 3219 Enrollments
Frederick city schools begin the new term with a total enrollment of 3,219, a record high. Frederick High School lists 2,206 students, while four elementary schools account for 2,013 pupils. First grade classes exceed standard size in multiple schools, with detailed enrollments by class and grade across Parkway, Washington Street, Church Street, and other buildings.
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Frederick City
Frederick High School
Gure
Washington Fallout Over Ickes Glass PWA Feud
Amid Washington gossip, Harold Ickes denies calling Senator Glass a political hypocrite while Wall Street rumor and PWA funding figures hint at deeper motives. The piece notes Virginia’s large PWA allotments, compares with Oklahoma and Kentucky, and teases forthcoming exchanges between Ickes and Glass as a broader political drama unfolds.
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Washington
Dous
Harold L. Ickes
Harold
PWA
Interior Department
Virginia
Ickes
Senator Glass
Glass
Harry Byrd
Oklahoma
Kentucky
New Deal
Deai
Barkley
Thomas
Byrd
SEA Service, Inc
North Market Street School Enrollments Announced by Principal
Miss Isabel Boone aged 37 and a list of enrollments for the North Market Street School was released by principal Miss L Louise Freeman. The enrollment figures include several named pupils with ages from 31 to 57 and a special enrollment for Miss Freeman.
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Church Screen
Chester G. Clem
Catherine Snook
Louise James Myers
Mary E. Muck
Nettie I. Miller
C. G. Clem
Edythe Sigmund
L. Hu* Derr
Kitty B. Day
Anna Simmons
Isabel Boone
North Market Street
L. Louise Freeman
Charlotte Motter
Beulah Moberly
Marion Green
Kate Shank
Minnie E Cookerly
Frances V. Hotine
Price Young
Alvida Delashmutt
Sara E. Bowlus
Frank Lewis
Miss Freeman
Irene Price
McCarran Assured Of Nevada Victory
Senator Pat McCarran led Nevada in a 60 percent counted tally as 252 precincts reported results against two New Deal challengers. Albert Hilliard and Dr. John Worden trailed, with Hilliard and Worden campaigning as 100 percent New Deal candidates while McCarran supported Roosevelt but opposed some measures.
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Reno
Pat McCsrean
Uno
Roosevelts Supreme Court
M2 OY
Taten
Nevada
McCarran
Albert Hilliard
Reno Atorney
John Worden
Hilliard
Dr Warden
Roosevelt
Calls for Aid Soaring in August Welfare Report
Frederick County Welfare Board reports August shows heavy WPA demand with 95 referrals. Of 69 investigated, 16 rejected and 53 approved. old age, dependent children, aid to the Needy Blind, CCC work, and general public assistance also noted. Total active cases across programs reach 744.
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WPA
J. Sheldon Turner
Frederick
Turner
Welfare Board
CCC
Settlement of Strike Reached in Baltimore
Everett B. Lackie, spokesman for truck owners, said a week long strike by truck drivers and helpers is settled and workers will return to duty soon. Details were not released. Earlier, Calvin R. Jordan Jr., 23, of Scondale, Pa., was wounded when stones were thrown through windows. one suspect was arrested.
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Baltimore
Everett B. Lackie
Helpe Ts
Lackie
Calvin R. Jordan, Jr
Scondale
Dailey backs O Conor for Maryland governor
Baltimore Sept 7 AP Gil bert Dailey Collector of Customs for the port of Baltimore announced support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Herbert R. O Conor. He cited service as Baltimore states attorney and Maryland attorney general. Dailey a leader in Democratic tanks in the sixth district also announced support for Representative David J. Lewis for the senatorial nomination.
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Baltimore
Gilbert Dailey
Herbert R. O'Conor
O'Conor
Maryland
Dalley
David J. Lewis
Former mobster on stand memory trouble in bid
State rests near closing as Harry Schoenhaus testifies about paying James J Hines over 30000 for William Dodges campaign. Cross examiner presses memory lapses and inconsistent recollections amid 1930s Dutch Schultz policy racket hearings in New York.
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New York
Lloyd Paul Sturgker
Harry
Schoenhaus
Dutch Schultz
Tammany
James J. Hines
William Dodge
Stryker
Bross
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
George Weinberg
Hines
Schultz
Pompez
Alexander Pompez
Harlem
Ison
Joe Ison
Church To Celebrate Its 115th Anniversary
Jacobs Reformed Church in Harbaugh Valley between Sabillasville and Fountain Dale Pa marks its 115th year. Organized 1822 under Rev David Bosler. the stone edifice was erected in 1823 and consecrated July 4 1824. An 11 am Holy Communion and 2 pm outdoor graveyard service will feature Rev Paul D Jower D D as guest speaker in Lancaster PA.
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Jacobs Reformed Church
Harbaugh Valley
Sabillasville
Fountaindale
David Bosler
Emmitsburg
Jacob Harbaugh
Almighty God
Paul D. Jwouer
D. D
Jefferison
The
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Lapole Properties Sold at Sheriff Sale in Brunswick
Two six room frame houses once owned by Willam H Lapole near Burkittsville and on East C street Brunswick were bought at a sheriff's sale for the courthouse by the Bank of Brunswick for 825 dollars. Reuven S Lease served as auctioneer.
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Willam H Lapole
Burkittsville
Theother
C Street
Brunswick
Court House
Bank of Brunswick
Reuven S
Weather Record for Critical Date Sees Mixed Precipitation
Weather report notes none in last 24 hours ending 7 a m. today and September to date at 1.65 inches versus normal 3.25 inches. September 1937 recorded 103 inches. 1938 through September 1 shows 206 inches. Yesterday’s high 74, low 57. sunrise 3.44 am, sunset 6.33 pm. Streams show Monocacy smudgy while Potomac is clear on the Virginia side and Maryland side clear enough for bass fishing.
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Potomac
Virginia
Maryland
CURGH WEDDING THIS AFTERNOON AT FREDERICK OLDEST ORGANS SET
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Albaugh and Rev. Paul Harold Gleichman will wed this afternoon at 4 30 in the Evangelical Lutheran church. The ceremony features a lace gown, gardenias, a satin Bible, and a gold cross from the groom’s ordination. Attendants include Miss Louise Foster and Miss Thelma Mullinix with ushers and a recital by Eleanor Eichelberger. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside on East Third street before departing for India in October.
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Margaret Elizabeth Albaugh
Howard M. Albaugh
Frederick
Paul Harold Gieichman
S. A. Gleichman
Cumberland
Amos John Traver
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Mr. Gleichman
Louise Foster
Thelma Mullinix
Mary C. Flowers
Baltimore
Gleichman
Edward P. Turnbach
Hazelton
Clarence E. Miller
Harrisbug
W Edward McHale
Annville
Emory H. Walls
Tschaixowsky
East Third Street
Man
India
Byrd urges Virginia site for farm research laboratory
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged Secretary Wallace to establish a 31 million agricultural research laboratory in Virginia. He noted four such labs were provided by Congress to tackle farm problems in different regions.
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Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Wallace
Congress
Republicans Watch Close Democratic Fight in State
Baltimore September 7 CAP There is a big difference between Roosevelt's bid to oust Tidings and his push for liberal candidates in Georgia and South Carolina. Maryland is a two party state with a Republican governor elected four years ago. Republicans hope the Tidings Lewis primary splits the Maryland Democratic vote so losers back GOP in November. Democrats Tidings and Lewis clash in a heated race. Lewis, 69, toiled since age nine. Tidings, 48, argues the issue is citizen control vs government.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Millard E. Tidings
Georgia
South Carolina
Maryland
Tyddings
David J. Lewis
White House
Tydings
Gree
Lewis Rales
Youth Arrested For Breaking Into Home
Clarence Kintz a 20 year old near Braddock was arrested by Sheriff Roy M Hillner for breaking and entering a home. He admitted to ransacking Maurice Klipp s residence but fled before finishing. No items were reported stolen. Kintz held for grand jury. past offenses include a 1936 housebreaking and a 1937 theft from Mrs. George Ropp with a ten month sentence served recently.
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Clarence Kintz
Braddock
Roy M. Hillner
Kintz
Charles W. Smith
Maurice Klipp
Klipp
Spring Grove Hospital
Kinte
George Ropp
Emmett R. Bowlus
House of Correction
Bids For Painting Of Bridges Opened
State Roads Commission announced low bids on 13 projects totaling over 132000 dollars. Carroll County bid 9703 for concrete approaches to the new Roads Commission garage at Westminster. The Bassalaros Contracting Company of New York City was the low bidder at 14060 for painting bridges in Frederick Kent Wicomico and Caroline counties.
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Baltimore
Sept
State Roads Commission
Carroll County
New Roads Commission
Westminster
Thomas Bennett & Hunter
Bassalaros Contracting Company
New York City
Frederick
Kent
Wicomico
Caroline Counties
Barnes Co. Wins Postoffice Contract in Frederick Md
The Treasury awarded a $31,750 contract to James I. Barnes Construction Co. of Greensboro N C for extension and remodeling of the Frederick Maryland Postoffice. They were the lowest of ten bidders and must complete the work in 210 days.
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Washington
The
Treasury
James I. Barnes Construction Company
Greensboro
N. C
Frederick, Md
Postoffice
Buying Wave Lifts Market From Rut in New York
A wave of buying in New York stocks ended a market lull as prices rose on hopes of settlement of Czech Slavic dispute. Volume ran about 800,000 shares for the day with S Steel Bethlehem Montgomery Ward Goodyear Caterpillar GM U S Rubber USX rising on steady demand. Commodities and bonds also edged higher late.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Montgomery Ward
Goodyear Tire
Kennecott Copper
Westinghouse Electric
International Harvester
Caterpillar
Philip Morris
Chrysler
General Motors
New York Central
Santa Fe
U. S. Rubber
Miss Mary Fulmer Celebrates 96th Birthday in Braddock Heights
Miss Mary Fulmer, oldest of seven sisters in Braddock Heights, marks her 96th birthday with friends. A Frederick County resident noted for health and activity, she shares the milestone with peers, including Mrs. Alice Rice. The Leaders’ Bible Class at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church planned a gathering and prayer at her home.
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Mary Fulmer
Braddock Heights
Frederick County
Fulmer
Alice Rice
Calvary Methodist &Copal Church
Miss Fulmer
Store Clerks Strike Halts San Francisco Shopping Areas
San Francisco faces its worst labor turmoil since 1936 as 6,000 retail clerks strike in 27 major department stores. Police vacations are cancelled and 100 extra officers prepared when 47 stores, including the strike sites, pledge to stay open.
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San Francisco
Hope for Hitler envoy meeting fuels European tension
Reports say Sudeten German deputies were attacked by Czech police as negotiations on autonomy stalled. Hitler urged Henlein to demand more from Czechoslovakia while Britain’s envoy may press Berlin for a stance at the Nazi congress reception. France tightens border security and mobilizes Maginot zone reservists as Marseille dock workers are mobilized.
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Praha
Nurnberg
Associated Press
Europe
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
London
Hitler
Britain
Marseille
French War Ministry
Maginot Zone
France
PWA Grants In Adjacent Areas Across Maryland
Public Works Administration grants totaling 161736 were announced from Baltimore. Funds include 154600 for Montgomery and Prince Georges water works upgrades and 95000 for Hagerstown market to auditorium conversion plus 85000 for sewage system improvements. Also notes sale of 424 acre STEP FARM near Adams Town to Federal Farm Mortgage Corp for 2500 above first mortgage.
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Baltimore
Public Works Administration
Montgomery
Prince Georges County
Hagerstown
Kindergarten to Start Session at Market Street
Kindergarten resumes at 22 South Market Street on October 3 announced by Miss Margaret Eisenhauer teacher of the 21 American republics. Only El Salvador has contributed toward the memorial lighthouse honoring Columbus to be dedicated in 1942.
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Children’s Free kKindergarten
South Market Street
Margaret Eisenhauer
el Salvador
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