Frederick plans WPA fire hall and engine house upgrades
Frederick county will benefit from Works Progress Administration projects under State Administrator Francis H. Dryden's recommendations, with a new Citizens' Truck Company truck house costing 19,325 dollars, an addition to the Junior fire hall at 6,000 dollars, and improvements at the United fire hall at 1,084 dollars, totaling 27,011 dollars. The plan also includes sewer work, street improvements, and a Walkersville wood to iron pine replacement, with multiple projects awaiting national approval and a separate Frederick city sewer grant proposal. a Public Works Administration grant of 452,295 dollars awaits a local vote.
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Works Progress Administration
Francis H. Dryder
WPA
Washington
Frederick County
Frederick City
Citizens’ Truck Company
United Fire Hall
Truck Company
the United Engine House
Brunswick
Frederick Street
Myersville
Walkersville
Montevue
Public Works Administration
Sewer Meetings On Proposed Frederick Sewer Plan
Public meetings on the proposed sanitary sewer system for Frederick will be held at three fire engine houses. Independent Hose Company at 7.30, Junior Engine House at 5, and United Engine House at 8.30. Open to the general public and fire company members. mayor emphasizes punctual start.
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Frederick
Oxlay
Independent Hose Company
United Engine House
Culler
Weather Today and September Precipitation Summary
The 24 hour precipitation ends at 7 am shows none. September total to date is 5.32 inches, with normal September 3.35 inches and 1954 September at 10.64 inches. Deficiency to Sept 15 is 13.81 inches. Yesterday high 74, low unknown. Sun today 6:16 pm. sunrise tomorrow 5:55 am. moonrise 1:40 pm. Streams Monocacy and Potomac slowly clearing. fishing unfit.
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Potomac
Roosevelt to be late in starting convention trip
Hyde Park September 18 AP President Roosevelt said heavy Washington duties would delay his Pacific Coast trip until late next week making attendance at the American Legion Convention in St Louis unlikely He has two definite stops planned Boulder Canyon Dam Colorado and the California Pacific Exposition in San Diego He may attend a Los Angeles luncheon and does not plan a fixed Middle West stop en route to the coast.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
American Legion
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Boulder Canyon Dam
Colorado
San Diego
Los Angeles
Middle West
No Constitution Revision in Pa in off-year primary
In Pennsylvania the push for a constitutional convention appears rejected as voting with about half precincts reporting shows For 407 435 Against 538 625. New Mexico also weighed constitution changes with a tax exemption proposal trailing. New York Tammany Hall led by James J Dooling faced heavy balloting for district leaders amid an unsettled New Jersey sales tax issue. Philadelphia returns show fragmented results with urban voters divided.
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Pennsylvania
New Mexico
New Jersey
New York City
James J. Dooling
Tammany Hall
New York
Philadelphia
Redeonde Udiuolely
Itera
Davis Wison
Ponent
Tis Meares
Weep For Long As VFW Meeting Opens New Orleans
Veterans of the Foreign Wars opened their convention with tears and a eulogy for the late Senator Huey P. Long. Rev Gerald L. K. Smith delivered the tribute, recalling Long and his wealth plan. An open air funeral had been held two days after Long's death from an assassin's bullet.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
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Huey BP. Long
Long
Gerald L. K. Smith
Smith
Caroline Negro Held in Secret Jail in Baltimore
Baltimore September 18 AP reports Wallace Wasn on 23 and Caroline saunty are held in a secret jail awaiting trial on a charge of attempted criminal assault on an eight year old white girl.
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Baltimore
Lackey to Represent State at Maryland FFA Speaking Contest
August Lackey of Liberty Channel will represent Maryland in the regional FFA public speaking contest scheduled for September 19 at the Od Church in Spring fed The subject is “The Machine Age and Its Effect On American Agriculture.” Lackey is a 1929 Liberty High School agriculture graduate active in school and FFA, and recently won the county Frederick High School contest with “Her Ga.” He now farms with his family near Liberty.
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Liberty Channel
Maryland
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Maas
Dayigh
New England
Springfed
Frederick High School
College Park
Apria
Lackey
Libertytown
Esha
Ausseman
Liberty Chapter
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Charles W. Lackey
Mvar
Liberty- Ond
Knights of Pythias hold concluding meetings today
Memorial services for deceased Knights of Pythias Maryland members were held at 11 this morning at the Pythian Castle as part of the Grand Lodge and Grand Temple sessions. C Thomas Summers led the service with prayers by Rev Dewitt P Duse and an eloquent tribute to late chancellors. Officers and flowers were arranged for the memorial, with repeated processions and a graveside scene on stage.
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Knights of Pythias
Maryland
Pythian Castle
Grand Temple
Pythian
C. Thomas Summers
Dewitt P. Duse
Edna Enrle
Pressburg
Summers
A. Elwood Martak
Baltimore
Charles F. Rich
Centreville
Maud W. Dittmar
William W. Osburn
Max M
G. H. Worthington
Henry Weisberg
Hagerstown
Mems
Finners
Witch
Mount Main City Lodge
Thurton Grove
Marion Gyrrr
Che C
Devilbiss
Edgar H. McBride
Thomas W
Edna Engle
Frostburg
Luck Klimr
CH. Shull
Buckeystown
Rich
Mob violence ends in fatality during jury deliberations
A Black man was killed during a mob attack as jurors debated evidence in a case involving Glenn Roberts, a waste planer. The mob broke doors near the state university campus, with nearby witnesses hearing shouts as police intervened and Judge Taylor McEtrey ordered the panel dismissed.
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Glenn Roberts
Ana Jotiefsens
Merrs
Lown
The
State University
Taylor McEtrey
WMO
McArthur Named Chief of Staff to Organize Philippine Commonwealth
General Douglas MacArthur wirewire specified December 5 for duty as Chief of Staff to organize home defenses for the new Philippine Commonwealth government. This brief notes his assignment and the strategic aim of shaping defense for the colonial transition.
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McArthur Wirewire
United States Army
Orga
Philippine Commonwealth
Jury Awards Ten Dollars for Dentist Extraction
The second jury of the September circuit court heard a two tooth removal case. Dr. C Trantham of Swick was awarded $10 after deliberation of thirty five minutes, overturning a magistrate’s $5 reduction. Mrs Kelley Bevans, former teacher, paid $630 for the extraction and claimed excess charge and extra medical cost. Judges Urner and Willard presided. Alfred Ro Janes and Patrick M Eshnauffer appeared for the parties.
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C. Trantham
Swick
Kelley Bevans
Worthington
Maurice H. Moser
Samuel P. Pryor
Thomas H. Valentine
Lawrence L. Mondorif
Walter EB. Burall
Harry W. Nozle
Wiliam
Michael
Clyde M. Roney
Donn S. Foster
Harvey J Uenedal
George al Hetiner
D A R Meeting Highlights DAR Fall Session Observes Canadian Day
The Frederick chapter held its first fall meeting at Mrs. Luis Wilsons home with regent presiding. Attendees discussed flags for public schools and the Revolution era soldiers, plus a constitutional questionnaire. Speakers covered Canadian Day observance and constitutional preservation, with prayers for the late Mrs. Jane Rice. Members planned state board attendance and noted ill health of a former governor while hospital discharge news and a car accident report followed.
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Frederick Chepter
Luis, Wilson
Frederick Clanty
Ames J. Traver
New York
Francis H. Markell Spone
Jane Rice Voices
Jesse B. Anders
Malcolm Stickney
James R. Harris
Charles W. Ress Qi
General MacArthur to lead island defenses after retirement
President Roosevelt announces General Douglas MacArthur will retire December 1 to organize defenses for a new Philippine Commonwealth. Quezon, elected president, asks MacArthur to assume the duty. he sails from San Francisco in October and arrives Manila in June for Quezon’s inauguration. Major General Simonds to oversee U.S. army affairs in Manila.
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MaccArthur
Manuel Quezara
Thomas
Jefferson Davis
MacArthur
San Fransisco
Manila
Jme
Quezon
Dern
Garner
Burns
George S. Simonds
Eral MacArthur
Mine workers, operators fail to reach wage contract
In Washington on September 18 a new wage and hour pact between United Mine Workers and Appalachian coal producers progressed without agreement. A four person committee said talks are ongoing and no definite settlement has been reached as the contract nears expiration at Sunday midnight.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Appalachian Soft
Philip Ma _ anton
Dent
Die aid Weds FOX LAM Tee union held at Mt. Tabor Park
A Sunday gathering at Mt Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge included opening prayer by Rev J Frank Fill and an evening program led by Leslie W Fox with multiple speakers and attendees. The event began at 2 oclock in the tabernacle with remarks by local figures and a church coordinated program.
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J. Ca
Raeicoimd
Leo
Austin
Keemar
Trade deals and U S trade policy shape postwar outlook
The piece discusses ongoing U S trade reciprocity efforts under a 1934 act, with completed and pending agreements with Cuba, Belgium, Sweden, Haiti, and others. It explains how reciprocal arrangements raise trade while avoiding broad discrimination, noting improved European demand and the program’s timeline and impact through 1938.
Mount St Marys College Opens Freshman Year Amid Activities
Mount St Marys College in Emmitsburg opens its 128th scholastic year with a large freshman class. A solemn high mass was held in the college chapel, followed by an all-student assembly. New campus hires include a librarian and department heads as the faculty expands. In Frederick, the Medical Society approves a city sewerage system for referendum.
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Mount St. Mary's College
Bernard J Bradley
Esis Jeg
John Lb. Sheridan
Father Sheridan
Pry
Donald Hayne
Nike
Dominic G. Grose
College Board of Control
Hash Mhilips
Mount St. Mary's Senina
John Gordon
Ins Dinctorate
Dce Lawler
Fanthe
Fore
Nak Deer
Aing
Walter Opekun
Ada
Tien
Pete
Geneva Delegation holds Absolutely Unacceptable War stance
Geneva delegation loudly denounces the war posture calling it absolutely unacceptable. Officials urge restraint and seek diplomatic avenues amid mounting regional tensions and international scrutiny.
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Geneva
Troops Deployed to Libya Amid Ethiopian Crisis
Geneva reports indicate Italy objects to a League compromise with Ethiopia and plans to reinforce Libya with troops. Mussolini's government seeks funds to defend African colonies while Britain postpones autumn naval maneuvers. Harar governor calls up able-bodied men for military service amid unrest.
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Rome
Tentiae
League of Nationa
Ethiopia
Libya
Mussolini
Pers Ison
Italy
Italo Balbo
Tahat
Egypt
Tuy
League of Nations
Geneva
Market Tries To Break Narrow Range On Mixed Day
New York stocks fluctuated within a tight band as several industrials edged higher and rails rejoined the advance near the year's best levels. Motors and defense names showed steady demand while government bonuses recovered from earlier weakness. Cotton rose about two dollars per bale and wheat climbed on yesterday's gains, with currency markets opening around four pounds sterling per ounce.
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Sted
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