16 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1930
Page
1
Frederick mayor invites citizens to a public meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m to discuss plans to reduce unemployment and boost city construction. Mayor Cader will preside as residents share views on work creation and long term city needs.
Baltimore AP report says total valuation of Maryland wool property used for schools rose by over 1 million in 1929 versus 1928. statewide school property value reached 52.8 million with Baltimore city at 32.881 million, counties showing per pupil increases and regional variations across the state.
A small forest fire broke out on a 4th mountain near Sunnyside about one and a half miles west of Atlattis this morning. It burned about thirteen acres before a band of down hunters subdued it. The cause is undetermined with possible hunter or om-related ignition. No major injuries reported. area previously calm for years.
Local readers report a petition asking authorities to close Central School due to safety concerns. The document outlines alleged hazards and calls for action within the school district.
Local orchardists held a meeting at the McCain Orchard with County Agent H. R. Shoemaker. S. B. Shaw of the University of Maryland Bureau of Markets and a Department of Agriculture associate discussed apple grading and marketing. An inspector will be stationed in Frederick during picking season to grade fruit before shipment, aiding growers in Frederick and Carroll counties. The crop suffered from adverse conditions though not as severely as expected, with many apples undersized and some unmarketable.
H C Byrd athletic director and vice president of the University of Maryland denies striking Minnie D Hanes, a Washington insurance clerk who sued him for 20000 dollars alleging assault. Byrd says Hanes and her husband bought a house from him in College Park. the incident noted June 3 in his College Park office.
Ominato Japan September 16 Lieut Hamie Bromley ends his bid to fly across the Pacific this year citing damaged Monsanmé parts. He plans to seek permission and prepare for a 1931 trans Pacific effort, noting restoration will take about one month before any attempt.
Wright, 36, is in critical condition after taking poison in what police say was a care from her 15 year old son. The conflict began when she threatened to poison herself unless he mended his conduct, and she reportedly obtained the poison and ingested a dangerous amount.
Baltimore report says Swepson Earle State Conservation Commission er will marry his secretary Miss Georgia A Poekiman. The ceremony was planned during his vacation and kept secret. A relative bishop of New Jersey will perform the rite. Wreath laid on Independence Monument in Mexico City in observance of Mexican Independence Day by Ambassador Morrow. Army troops participate as noted.
The Frederies County Free Library extends hours from 2 to 6 oclock replacing the previous 6 oclock end time. The shift adapts to patrons needing afternoon access.
Registration for new Hod students dominated Thursday events with talks by Dr Ralph W Sockman and Dean Sara C Lovejoy. Orientation speakers included Miss Rain Perry and Miss Mary Zimmerman with a tea at the Y. Evening assemblies and lectures set the tone for the week as former students prepare to register and class totals are expected near last year’s 360 plus.
Straw hat season shifted with warmth as September temperatures neared ninety nine degrees. By evening crowds favored felt caps while grays led in shades and crown styles, signaling a strong move to autumn headgear before week’s end.
Herbert Hoover Jr recuperates at his father’s camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Reports say he is temporarily disabled and under care of leading medical experts following an illness, with recovery expected in a short time.
Local page spotlights Leora golfers with brief notes on players and events. Event details are limited due to OCR fragments, but the piece emphasizes participants and community interest in the golf scene.
The Civic Club doubles as fall rally planners with a luncheon to be announced and an October yard and garden contest inspections. Mrs. McIntyre presided, inviting officers to attend and discussing Washington’s 200th birthday observances and state organization roles. Local leaders include Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Exchison.
The third race of the America's Cup series at Newport was abandoned at 10:26 a.m. due to dense fog and navigation difficulties. A collision was reported in the harbor involving two large yachts, though no serious damage was confirmed.
Sept 14 AP reports a Massachusetts town casts its ballot in favor of candidate Draper in a local election. Local officials note the win reflects a broader momentum for Draper in the region.
The Tariff Commission led by Brossard and Dennis proposes actions to lift the Powey station's power allocation. Details emphasize regulatory steps and potential economic impact on operations. The plan seeks approval to increase capacity and revenue opportunities for the facility.
AP reports Elizabeth Gaiman, Socialist gubernatorial candidate, returns from Europe to campaign in western Maryland with Cumberland and Hagerstown as central hubs. Her five year program includes unemployment insurance funded by the state, pensions for all, a thirty hour week, municipalization of transit and utilities, and abolition of blue laws.
Large congregations gathered at Elias Lutheran Church Emmissourg for the dedication of its new addition. Notable visitors included Pizin's Pro z D. Yow of Philadelphia and Dr M Hadwin F of Geis. speakers addressed services to a large audience.
The husband reports that Mrs Noah Beery has been missing for a week. The article notes inconsistent details and asks for information as authorities investigate her disappearance.
A chaotic report describes an arrest after erratic driving ending at Braddock Highway. The scene includes claims of threats between Mrs Summers and Mrs Biser over alleged liquor sales, a witness account of a pistol incident involving Gur Barbee, and a disorderly conduct charge reduced to a $25 fine with 30 days in jail.
An official inquiry was ordered after two destroyers collided at sea with both ships reporting damage. No casualties were confirmed and investigators will determine the cause and responsibility for the incident aboard the vessels.
A Connecticut Republican statement attacks the prohibition policy as ineffective and calls for new approaches. The report notes local party leaders and supporters rallying behind a platform promising reforms and enforcement changes.
A fire in Slew left four people burned and ten dead. Authorities investigate cause as crews battle remaining hotspots. Local residents gather as emergency services secure the scene and relay casualty figures.
The League for Industrial Rights counters radical propaganda by organizing speakers in colleges and student bodies. Departments of economics and sociology, with cooperation from faculty, address the subject to promote industry and government principles. The campaign has drawn attention from officers amid a history of labor conflict and injunctions.
In Jumped Virginia a mother died in a fire set by an oil stove accident at 2:30 a m. Mrs Wells formerly Lille Brooke of Annapolis and her four children George Frank and Wells perished as the house burned. She planned a North Carolina trip. The late husband John Wells had died earlier, and the family had moved to Casanova before returning to Maryland.
An equity case involving Jaron Rat imee is filed related to marriage licenses. Jenoad P Curtis, 22, of Dawsonville is linked to Virginia Elkins, 18, with a divorce noted for Swankiens, 23. Property deeds are recorded.
Maryland National Guard and Cascade officers led by Major Munshower and Captain Barrick returned from Camp Perry near Port Clinton after participation in NRA events. Seventeen Maryland and thirteen civilian team members competed in rifle and pistol matches including the national and individual rifle tests.
Hr Poile Clem 53, a lineman for Harpers Ferry Light and Power, was crushed by an electric pole in Wey West Virginia at about 1 o clock. He was rushed by ambulance to Charles Town Hospital and remained in care. The incident occurred while Clem worked at the west end of Wick Browe.
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