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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1938
Page
7
Seventeen cases involving twenty eight defendants filled about two hours at Police Headquarters. Vagrancy, drunkenness and traffic offenses dominated, with sentences including suspensions conditioned on leaving the city and fines or short jail terms for several defendants.
A set of five questions covers a European monarch who crowned himself king his tenth year on the throne asking his name and country. It asks what the government plans for wheat surplus measures where Helgoland is and its state after Allied destruction and Hitler fortification. It queries the corn field conference details and location. It inquires Captain George Eyston s speed in the seven ton Thunderbolt to set a world record.
The Kanode family held their first annual reunion on Sunday at Furnace Ford Park to mark descendants of Jeremiah and Margaret Kanode. Prizes went to oldest lady Lydia Crisad and youngest child Daniel Smith Jr. Officers elected: President Harry B. Kanode, secretary David E. Kanode, treasurer Edward Oden, program chair Eve lyn Eader.
Glenn Honaker forfeited collateral of 2.50 on drunken street charge. Daniel Fisher faced the same offense with a 5.00 forfeit. Eddie Walker, colored, arrested by Officer Staley for drunkenness, received a one day in jail sentence.
Frederick county Percherons and mares competed at the county fair with many prizes awarded. Judge Dave Haxon presided as prominent breeders including Dr Snavely Hagerstown and Page Buckeystown highlighted top thoroughbreds like Astor Monoc and Pandora. Monocacy Farms dominated with yearling Astro Monoc and filly Pandora earning multiple firsts and reserve titles.
Bruce Kepler of Middletown was exonerated by a coroner's jury in Boonsboro of blame for the death of 74 year old William Henry Smith who was struck by Kepler's car on the Mapleville road. Witnesses testified they did not see the accident and Kepler said he did not know Smith until he heard a thud. The jury ruled death a unavoidable accident. Kepler was represented by Francis Petrott.
Mrs. Rena V Bohn files for absolute divorce from Walter Rohn at 550 East Church Street alleging they wed July 21, 1935 in Elkton and have one child whose custody she seeks. she cites unfaithfulness.
Tyrconnel Farms owned by R. A. Derby and managed by Geo Ciriste placed Tyrconnel Lisbeth first and Tyconnel Regina third in the fillies class. Both were bred by Langeais. Dr. Snavely won first in the four year old stallions and junior mare classes and held both grand champion mare and senior champion stallion titles.
Court records show Bohn ordered to pay $25 to Alton Y. Bennett for plaintiff counsel and $5 weekly alimony during the continuance unless objections are raised by September 17. The proceedings denote ongoing divorce action with weekly support and attorney costs specified.
Fairfield Western Maryland Dairy Corporation deeds to James M Sayler and wife in county for 5 dollars. Harvey J Tucker and wife deed to Anna F Cline in city for 210 dollars. Arthur E Sirk and wife to Amos A Holter and wife in county for 10 dollars. John William Brachey and wife to Hubert L Hoffman and wife in city for 0 dollars. Almetia E Getzendanner et al to Ignatius Bjorlee in city for 10 dollars.
The will of Charles C. Grossnickle probated in Orphans Court bequeaths real estate and cash to his heirs. It outlines shares for sons Elbert Roscoe Bo and Chiy, daughters Mel Bettie M Biser Ruth Shankle May A Morgan and Florence Bo, with specific sums and conditions for the farm, care payments, executor Elbert Grossnickle at five percent commission, and provisions for property purchase or sale and reinvestment with court approval.
Objection by any heir triggers a fixed $5. The will, dated February 14 1936, was witnessed by George W. Bittle and Witham. Vacate.
Report states W H Blakeman is recovering after a heart attack with his condition improving. Details are limited but indicate selective deterioration prior to the recovery. Mrs Blakeman and family are mentioned in relation to the incident, with medical care noted.
A historical notice reports a person’s health deteriorated after months of overwork. The fragment notes fatigue and possible illness, citing observations by colleagues and a medical assessment. The incomplete text suggests calls for rest and recovery, with no further identifying details available in the excerpt.
Ad claims Peterson's Ointment has soothed 2a million homes for 39 years easing eczema redness and itching. It promotes relief for irritated feet and cracked skin between toes with a comforting, skin improving formulation.
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