First Autumn Frost Edges Into Frederick County
A light frost touched Frederick County last night with the airport at 35 degrees and the city station reporting 37. It was the coldest September reading here since records began, nearly matching the 35 degree mark set on September 11, 1917. Garden produce escaped damage as vines curled at the tips and residents prepared for cooler days ahead.
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Frederick County
Washington County
W. P. Mohler
Lewistown
Fairney
Mapleville
Typhoid Cases Not Due To Water Declared
Dr. E C Kefauver, health officer, said tracing shows most typhoid outbreaks stem from carriers rather than water supply. He noted food handling as a common transmission route and urged continued typhoid serum immunization for residents and travelers. Health department officials and physicians administer the serum.
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E. C. Kefauver
Health Department
Kefauver
Insurgents Claim Control of Key Route into Gijon
In Hendaye on Sept 18 AP reports insurgent forces moving toward Gijon in Asturias say government defense is crumbling and the rebels hold an absolute line on a major road into the port. They claim to have routed government troops from Mt Pajares on the Leon Oviedo border, aided by planes.
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Hendaye
Gijon
Mt. Pajares
Leon
Oviedo
Weather Record and Temp Totals for September 1936
Weather record shows 0.8 inch precipitation in the 24 hours ending 5 pm yesterday and 0.66 inch for September to date. September normal 3.25 inches, actual 1.64 inches in 1936. Excess precipitation in 1937 through September 1 is 9.62 inches. Yesterday high 69, low 37. year-ago high 71, low 11. Streams: Potomac muddy at Point of Rocks. Monocacy and tributaries clear. Sunset 6.15 pm. sunrise 5.55 am. moonrise 5.30 am. moonset 4.58 am.
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Potomac
Wounded from Antietam Treated in Frederick 75 Years Ago
Seventy five years ago Antietam’s aftermath filled Frederick with more than four thousand wounded. Hospitals from hotels to churches housed the injured as trains moved in and out, with about 700 sent north daily. The city’s bedrock effort showed equal care for friend and foe amid ongoing war.
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Antietam
Frederick
Frederick City
Williams
Frederick County
Evangelical Reformed Church
City
United States Hotel
Washington
Middletown
Boonsboro
United States General Hospital
City Hotel
Frederick Female Seminary
Bronson’s Academy
Jesuits
Visitation
Four Cows Missing One Found After Bossy Wanders Thurmont Square
In Thurmont the town square sees a wandering cow prompting swift action by Deputy Edgar Freeze and Town Clerk Floyd Blower. Three local farmers Merril Ecker Ross Wilhide and Howard Bussard report missing cattle, with the recovered cow soon identified as Cave Fiver's. Three farmers still seek their cows while the town jokes about events in a quiet rural setting.
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Thurmont Square
Thurmont
Catoctin Mountain
Edgar Freeze
Floyd Blower
Merril Ecker
Ross Wilhide
Freeze and Blower
Howard Bussard
Mr. Bussard
Mr. Ecker
Mr. Wilhide
Public figures split over Justice Black amid Klan charges
Washington reports a mix of criticism and support for Justice Hugo Black amid allegations of Klan ties. Republican John Hamilton calls Roosevelt’s possible appointment inconceivable, while Jouett Shouse and Senators Connolly Glass and Lee oppose or defend Black, framing the issue as politics or a smoke screen.
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Washington
Hugo L. Black
Ku Klux Klan
John Hamilton
Roosevelt
Connolly
Tex
Glass
Black
Justice “Unit
Lee D. Okla
Frederick Tailoring Co Salesmen Meeting Here
Frederick Tailoring Co salesmen from several states met local officials at a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel with afternoon conferences and a 6 30 p m banquet at the Vindobona followed by a dance. The plant tour scheduled for this morning was cancelled because the group did not arrive in time.
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Frederick Tailoring Co., Inc
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Braddock Heights
Middle West
Vindobona
Y M C A Campaign Planned For Early November
The annual financial campaign and membership drive of the Y M C A will be held on November 2 3 4 and 5 A board meeting is set for next Tuesday night September 21 to plan the campaign and outline goals for the effort will be formed at that session
Fails To Take Curve Auto Overturned Near Urbana
A Pennsylvania-registered car overturned on the Washington Pike about 3:30 this morning one mile southeast of Urbana near Ben nett's creek. The vehicle blocked the highway both ways. State Officer R F Lewis arrived to learn the driver, reportedly unhurt, had summoned a tow. The car was moved before he could follow. Police traced the owner by license tags.
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Bennett’s Creek
Urbana
Washington Pike
Pennsylvania
Trafic
R. F. Lewis
Lewis
Suit for 10000 damages filed in circuit court
Melvin H. Ogle of Baltimore sues Miss Mildred Geisinger for 10000 in circuit court over an automobile crash on Monroe Street that killed his 7 year old daughter Margaret June. The complaint alleges the driver backed the car and ran over the child while she walked on the pavement. David C. Winebrenner represents Ogle.
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Melvin H. Ogle
Baltimore
Mildred Geisinger
Ogle
Margaret June
Monroe Street
David C. Winebrenner
Reform ed Mission Institute Fall Society Meeting at Baust Reformed
The Women's Missionary Society of the Maryland Classis will hold its annual fall institute at Baust Reformed Church on Tuesday October 12 with about 150 anticipated attendees. Box lunches with coffee will be served at noon. President Mrs R Paul Smith of Tragerstown, secretary Mrs John S Adams of Frederick, and treasurer Mrs Ada Lampe of Frederick lead the society, speaker Miss Greta Hinkle of Philadelphia. Rev Miles S Reifsnyder is the church pastor.
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Reformed Mission Institute
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Maryland
Classis
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Baust Reformed Church
R. Paul Smith
Tragerstown
John S. Adams
Frederick
Ada Lampe
Greta Hinkle
Philadelphia
Miss Hinkle
Women's Missionary Society
Miles S. Reifsnyder
Japanese Open Another Attack Near Shanghai
Shanghai reports Japanese artillery bombardment anew on the Markhim road area as naval planes resumed strikes. Japanese land forces claim to have repelled Chinese counterattacks on a 25 mile front from Liuho to Shanghai outskirts. Chinese forces recaptured Lotien and were retreating from Liuhong near the city amid heavy casualties. Meanwhile American Marines arrive to reinforce Shanghai defenses, with 2,700 total troops expected. In New York, American Legion delegates flood the city for the 19th annual convention, with parades and national events planned from Sunday through Thursday led by Gov. Lenman and Mayor LaGuardia.
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Shanghai
Markhim Road
Japan
Liuho
Lotien
Liuhong
China
Manchuria
6Th Regiment
San Diego
4Th Reggiment
New York
American
Warry W. Calmery
Topeka, Sans
Seall
Madison Square Garden
Fifth Avenue
Army
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Herbert H. Lenman
FrorcHa WW. LaGuardia
New York City
Francis Sooth
Frederic
Delegates Named for State Teachers Association Meeting
Delegates to the State Teachers Association convention in Baltimore this fall were selected at a recent teacher group meeting. Robert K. Wright of Knoxville will represent the Frederick County Teachers Association in the rural group. Norman Harper of Lewistown will represent the 9 graded schools intermediate group. Miss Alvida DeLashmutt of North Market street school will represent the county in the primary group. Mrs Bernard Yonkers of Emmitsburg elementary is alternate. Delegates-at-large are Elmer K. Chandlee of Liberty High School and Miss Mary T Burger of Washington street.
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State Teachers’ Association
Baltimore
Robert K. Wright
Knoxville
Frederick County
Norman Harper
Lewistown
Alvida DeLashmutt
North Market Street
County Association
Bernard Yonkers
Emmitsburg
Orthopedic Clinic Slated Sept 28 Here
Frederick county health officer Dr E C Kefauver announces an orthopedic clinic in the afternoon from one to four oclock on September 28. Orthopedic clinics occur every four months with Dr Moges Gellman and Dr Allen Voshel of the University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore in charge. All ages with orthopedic defects urged to attend for consultation.
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Frederick County
Department of Health
E. C. Kefauver
Moges Gellman
Allen Voshel
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore
Voshell
Kernan’s Hospital
Negroes Fined Over Beer Disturbance in Burkittsville Square
Justice Fred Ride nour Middletown, aided by Con stable Earl M. Lowell, fined two Burkittsville Black men Charles Dykes and William Johnson after a Sunday night disturbance at Turkittsville square. Each paid fines of 1 dollar and 2.30 coins for cursing on a public street as previews referenced a white man and his wife and a colored man in related court actions.
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Fred Ridenour
Middletown
Charles Dykes
William Johnson
Burkittsville
Turkittsville
Earl M. Lowell
Herman Weener Buys Thomas H Haller Inc
Herman Weener acquires the stash fixtures lease accounts and goodwill of Thomas H Haller Inc from the Credit Clearing Association of Baltimore for 5100. The Hatley firm previously guaranteed its debts and creditors accepted 77 cents on the dollar. The present lease expires January 31 and Weener intends to liquidate all stock before then.
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Thomas H
Chinese Envoy To Call On President
Washington September 18 AP Dr C Z Wang Chinese Ambassador arranged to see President Roosevelt today to present China's protest against the prohibition of war matériel to the far eastern fighting zone Secretary of State told Wang the ban spoke for itself Marvin McIntyre White House secretary said Wang would see the President immediately after his midday call Two additional jurors were drawn for the September term of court from Emmitsburg district Lewis J Topper for George T Zurgable and Cootey Combs for Elmer C Lingg term begins Monday
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Washington
C. Z. Wang
Roosevelt
China
Far Eastern
Wang
Tin
Marvin McIntyre
White House
Phall
Emraitburg
Lewis J. Topper
George T. Zurgable
Cootey Combs
Elmer C. Lingg
British destroyer attacked by bombing plane near Gijon
London reports that the British destroyer Fearless was attacked by a bombing plane off Gijon Spain today at noon. Six heavy bombs fell near the Fearless but she was not hit. The plane then headed toward Gijon, possibly a Spanish government craft.
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London
Fearless
Gijon
Spain
Bay of Biscay
Mediterranean
Britain
Italy
Malta
Glorious
Francisco Franco
Russia
Balla
Imperial
Shark
Mallorca
Jaguar
Royal Air Force
Plymouth
R. A. FL
Sealanes
Rome
Richberg Highest Fell The Farthest Of Brain Trusters
Washington, Sept. 11. There was no period in 1934-35 when Roosevelt balanced right and left as Richberg led NRA policy and drafting Before losing power he faced Cabinet resistance and liberal opposition His later role as lawyer lobbyist and adviser to the Supreme Court plan is noted alongside Frank Walker Tugwell and Frankfurter in a profile of Roosevelt aides Richberg’s fall and near return are outlined with emphasis on his influence and controversy.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Roosevelt
Donald Richberg
Frank C. Walker
Rexford G Tugwell
Felix Frankfurter
Richberg Roge Pound
Richberg
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Riehberg
NIRA
Supreme Court
Pondmintars
Michberg
Perkins
Ieper
Ickes
Torwell
Johnson
Congress
Richesberg
Roosevelt Supreme Court
Congr
Johnson Charges Desire For Power
Toledo Ohio September 18 AP General Hingh S Johnson former NRA administrator warned that President Roosevelt risks the New Deal by seeking unprecedented power The New Deal is good but must be restricted or it will fail Johnson denounced Secretary Frances Perkins saying she never settled a labor dispute but makes them He called the unemployment census project a pineapple lacking any compulsion
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Toledo
Ohio
Hingh S. Johnson
NRA
Roosevelt
Johnson
Frances Perkins
Weather Outlook For Week Beginning Monday
Weather outlook covers North and Middle Atlantic States with generally fair skies through the week. Showers expected midweek and in the northern portion at the start. Temperatures near normal.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
Walker the unseen architect of the New Deal days
A 1937 NEA Service profile recalls Walker as a secretive, loyal organizer who shaped federal relief efforts. He drafted and ran the National Emergency Council, helped guide the Works Program machinery, and coordinated among leaders like General Johnson, Secretary Perkins, and Secretary Roper while avoiding open conflict.
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New Deal
Walker
Richberg
Roosevelt
NEC
Information Service
Johnson
Perkins
Roper
NEA Service
Tuc
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Herman Weener
Thomas H. Haller Inc
NEA
Sheerness
England
Rodney Thitcher
Frank Walker
SECU
Weather Outlook
Tugwell
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