16 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1935
Page
1
Frederick County grand jury urged vigorous effort to curb slot machines and gaming devices amid warnings from previous juries. Chief Judge Ham mond Urner warned of flagrant violations and outlined the need for intensified prosecution and witness summons as heavy docket work proceeds.
The county council backs a plan to provide full-time worker service funding. Officials argue the program will stabilize staffing and improve public services across departments.
The Frederick County Ministerial Association convened at 10 45 this morning at the M C A with a large luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Rev Gerk Beaiaiad presided and Rev Russell C Dyer spoke on religious education urging a weekday county school. The group approved hiring a full time religious educator and discussed attendance for a proposed weekday school. Several clergymen were named to the organization and future speakers noted, including Dr August Pohlman of Philadelphia for October. Police report: J R Connoley of Swissdate Pa jailed for drunken and reckless driving after a prior Sunday arrest. other dizzy drivers, Bitzer and Holland, booked for tonight’s Police Court session.
More than 100 Grand Lodge members of the Knights of Pythias and 75 to 100 Pythian Sisters are slated to attend a two day convention in the city with a Supreme Chancellor’s Night tonight at 8:30. The program includes credentials, joint sessions, city welcome by Mayor Lloyd Culler, speeches by Harp, a banquet, and events through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mt St Marys College opens near Freemansburg marking its 12th year as a new college site. About 22 students register as Mt St Marys discontinues its high school service at year end. former facilities converted to college administration and freshman housing.
On the eve of maneuvers off Scotland, British warships vanished from visible sight as officials stayed reticent. Admiralty had said home fleet prepared for Autumn maneuvers while vessels head to the Mediterranean. ships including battleship Australia and Ajax were reported returning or arriving along with several destroyers.
A Baltimore report notes Forbes offered a University of Maryland post, with preparations for a dinner in Sharpsburg area for figures including General Robert E. Lee’s grandson and General McClellan’s son. Enrollments rise at St John’s Literary Institute and Academy of the Visitation as local schools reopen.
New York markets show cautious gains as profit takers pull back stocks after a bullish session. Traders note mixed signals with some sectors correcting while grains and bonds show limited movement and money markets ease.
Gerald L K Smith denounces a willful, state urged plan as a malicious, deliberate lie. The district attorney joins calls for unity and calm in Africa amid tensions and claimed plots.
Both sides exchange tense moments as guards leap to their feet and sit, signaling a standoff over unspecified duties. Authorities secure the area while observers note heightened tension and quick reactions from security personnel.
A Paris government testimony incident sparks sensation as senators, witnesses, and reporters clash over motives in Lang assassination probes. Doctors testify on Lang’s head wound while officials deny plot claims amid tense Senate questioning.
Kiwanis Club hosts the Clay Fashion and Business Show at the State Armory September 24 25 26 and 27 with amateur night acts from Frederick area. Ernest Berger James Morris and Dr Harry Leighton lead the organizing committee. Cash prizes and age limits apply with talent submissions due by Saturday. Musical and dramatic numbers are expected to dominate amid various novelties.
The report notes 24 hour precipitation and September totals with figures in inches. It lists yesterday’s high and low temperatures, dew point, sunrise and moon data, and mentions cloudy conditions for Monosacy Middy Putowec.
In Maryland a federal judge sentenced George Vaman to 19 years for kidnapping. Accomplice Woods drew eight years after being found guilty in a quick eight minute jury verdict. Hewitt faces three years on separate fraud charges for pretending to be a federal officer.
A formal address on moose lodge matters was delivered by attorney Boidem S. Friton before Frederick Todge No 371 Loyal Order of Moose. Wes Howard M Albaugh presided as dictator Te bodge.
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