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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1937
Page
1
London reports Britain and France will use warships to prevent Mediterranean piracy after Italy and Germany refused to join the anti piracy conference in Switzerland. Eden and Delbos meet as nine powers accept the talks amid tensions with Fascist states.
In Nurnburg Paul Joseph Goebbels denounces democracy and communism while vowing to fight to the last breath against Soviet influence. He warns that Spain is a crossroads and cautions democracies against tolerating a communist Western Europe. He accuses leading American figures of sympathy with the Spanish government.
The Peoples Liquidating Corporation announced the distribution of the 3 percent dividend to Central Trust Company account holders. Checks will be available next Wednesday at local banks in Frederick Myersville Monrovia Middletown Ellicott City Walkersville Union Bridge Thurmont Emmitsburg Poolesville Smithsburg and Sykesville. About $300,000 will restore 22 percent of deposits since the bank closed six years ago.
Approval in Circuit Court anchors the Union Trust Company of Baltimore’s reorganization under a revised 1933 plan. Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard joined by Peoples Liquidating Corp and State Bank Commissioner Warren F. Sterling in granting the petition. The plan involves Central Trust Company receiver gaining $17 cash and 72 Union Trust shares valued at $10 each, with Sterling holding certificates of beneficial interest for the balance.
Weather details show 24 hour precipitation ending 5 p.m. yesterday zero inches. September to date 58 inch, September normal 3.25 inches, actual September 1936 1.64 inches, excess in 1937 through September 1 962 inches. Yesterday high 81, last year 92. Low last night 56, last year 65. Sun sets 6 30 p.m. today, rises 5 46 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rises 11 27 a.m., sets 9 24 p.m. streams Potomac and Monocacy muddy.
The Mayor and Aldermen plan a special session to decide if the city should operate its own garbage collection with a municipal truck on display at City Hall. The three year contract expires October 1, and past delays point to potential savings after upfront equipment costs. Water rent collections improve, delinquency reduced from 22 4308 to 13 022.06 in under three months, with over 940 362 collected since the year began. Parking meters are under study after demonstrations and a Cumberland visit, but no decision yet.
A triple birthday observance is planned at Dr. David G Everhart’s home on North Market Street extended tonight as three generations mark a new milestone. Dr. Everhart is 47, his son Dr David G Everhart is 25, and Maj. Charles J. Everhart is to celebrate tomorrow with a family dinner.
Mrs Haven Clark mother of Miss Anne Lindsay Clark declined to comment on a report that her daughter was awaiting Colin Roosevelt at Hyde Park to greet the president’s son home from abroad. She was asked about a possible engagement between her daughter and John Roosevelt but gave no definite answer.
Brunswick Council demanded the resignation of Police Chief Joseph E Chew. A petition presented by Councilman William E Dixon bore signatures from six council members. Mayor Harry Ro Mace offered no action yet and noted Chew and officer George Ambrose were named before the meeting. Chew is a noted Democratic campaign figure and stump speaker.
Four young women traveling to work at Frederick Tutoring Co Inc were injured when their car side swiped a pole near Myersville early Wednesday. Driver Edna Main of Ellerton reported reaching to floor for candy, causing the collision. Madeline Myers and Janice Toms were hospitalized with injuries. Janice driven windshield with cuts, later discharged. Main and Grace Main also bruised. John C Main assisted at the scene with Wilford nearby.
Chicago reports the Daily Times describes an American Nazi plot growing across the nation. Investigators traveled coast to coast to expose the Amerikadeutscher Volksbund and the Deutcher Volksbund plans. Leaders claim to seize control as a communist revolution starts, with anti Semitic aims and a network of OD posts resembling Hitler’s storm troops.
Frank M Stevens dies at his Creagerstown home. The Morning notes his passing and records the local obit with brief life details and date of death. The article identifies Stevens as a longtime resident and community figure in Creagerstown.
Frank M. Stevens longtime Frederick County figure and former county commissioner died this morning at his Creagerstown home after several days illness. A Democrat with strong local influence he served as commissioner from 1913 and again briefly after 195? death of Warren Dudderne. He led a varied life farming trading and cattle breeding earning praise for his productive land and prize stock. Funeral arrangements are pending with M. L. Creager and Son directing services at Utica cemetery.
Henday Frances Spanish Front, Sept 9 AM - Asturian troops reported to have killed more than 1000 insurgents and recaptured a position near Gijon as the Madrid Valencia government bulletin notes the offensive had not halted. An insurgent communique says the push was slowed by forces. government communications mention insurgents advancing between the coast and a major mountain range in Spain.
A bridge incident occurred on Middletown road at the southern edge of Myersville around 6:30 p.m. involving Rudolph Blink and Jean Blink, both bridge workers on the dual highw is.
In New York on September 9 the stocks saw upward movement of four or more points as a recovery attempt emerged. Gains held near the fourth hour amid heavy opening volume while the pound sterling stood at 4.05 4-16 in early dealings.
Frank Grove arrested in a city park by Officers Daoreay and Blumenauer was placed in jail without collateral. John Pendleton colored, arrested by Officer Pagan, went to jail but was released without collateral of 250 dollars.
Three one-pounder shells exploded directly in front of the American Consulate General in Shanghai wounding three Chinese civilians and a British Sikh constable. The shells, fired from Chinese guns near the International Settlement border, seemed aimed at four Japanese bombers. Earlier, 100 American Marines arrived from Tsingtao aboard Admiral Yarnell’s yacht Isabel, boosting U S land forces to 1,500.
Forty five Harmony schoolchildren spent a second day off as parents refused bus transport to Myersville. The dispute over early-morning bus service left the portable two room Harmony school closed, with objections about safety and travel distance cited by residents and a petition circulated locally.
The hydraulic organ, loved by Emperor Nero for its water powered pipes, persisted for centuries after his rule. Bellows were later added during the Middle Ages, expanding its mechanism and use.
Sint Wolk residents argue their school remains better off after losing their own school while noting no student transport. They contrast Harmony with Broad Run where students ride buses to Middletown. High school pupils walk to the Middletown Myersville road to catch a bus and threaten court if needed. County Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt could not be reached for comment.
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