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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
9
In a fragmentary dispatch, Archie Lumsden and Ottawa Wills discuss a plot tied to René Geiss and an American heiress. A intercepted conspirators’ message reads the cryptic word Ameurié, hinting at hidden motives and dangerous intrigue.
Archie Lumsden and Ottilie Wills converge on a seaside villa amid mistral winds as Geiss hides inside. Ottilie reaches Lumsden by a back route, warning of Geiss in the house while the pair plan a cautious search for the elusive chasseur and a clue to Amouré in their dangerous pursuit.
A list of marriage licenses issued including Harold Blank and Virginia Co Lake both of Frederick, Clifton Wightman and Mary Miller of Frederick, Roy Swisher and Hazel Feaster of Walkersville, Nicholas Ritter and Helen Titman of Route 2 Frederick, Ralph Weikert of Gettysburg and Pauline Fox of Taneytown, Harold Martin and Frances Johnsson of Washington DC, Edward Mekeel of Netcong with Bertha Fleischer of Elizabeth NJ, Harry Robinson of Harrisburg and Helen Palmer of Harrisburg, Vivian Long and Gladys Rabuck of Sunbury, Paul Shatzley and Mary Reasner of Fayetteville, and Thomas Scott of Yazoo City.
Harrisburg reports that tourists average five dollars daily in Pennsylvania, travel with about three companions, and stay ten to sixteen days. The Pennsylvania Publicity Commission, surveying 18,000 out of state vacationers, ranks New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland and others as top origins with visitors from multiple states propelling a roughly four hundred million dollar yearly tourism economy.
Hollywood reports expose a scheme by National Talent Pictures Corp and others to sell false endorsements through catalogs and newsletters. Studios disapprove yet publicity practices and foreign sales of stills fueled fake star endorsements, with fraud abroad难 squelched but not stopped.
Legion voters are certain of a Sept 22 election for total commander as FC Chadwick leads in Seattle. Three rivals dropped out before the Los Angeles national convention, narrowing the field.
Maryland College Park announces its largest enrollment in history with 2422 registrations, a 21 percent rise from last year. Late registrations could push totals above 3000. 870 freshmen enrolled and dorms could not house all newcomers. For the first time freshmen were placed in fraternities and private houses.
A week of minor cases in Police Court before Justice Patrick M Schnaufer ended with several defendants fined or forfeiting collateral. Walter Warfeld faced multiple charges resulting in five days in default and other penalties. Charles Goings Henry Hall Joseph Wonester and Charles Cosley were processed for various violations. four under false pretenses led to a conviction and remand. James Brown faced fines for assault and disorderly conduct. Edgar Vinson and Ida Smith forfeited collateral for appearances and non appearances. Gerald King from Los Angeles forfeited $10 for speeding while State Officer T A Short filed the charges.
A joint meeting of the Queen Esther class and the Ladies Aid Society of the Lewistown M. P. church was held at the home of Mrs. Raymond Stull last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Stull served as president.
The Sunday school class presided at the meeting with Bless The Tie That Binds as the opening hymn. Miss Nira Michael A read scriptures. A box prepared by Mr Nevin Stull was awarded to Mrs. Marie Hil Sirs. Geor Green, president of the Ladies, presided at an Ad Society meeting. The society will meet at the homes of Mrs. Alton Powell and Mrs. Harry Lehr on October 4. The Sunday school class will meet at the home of Florence Bowers on 2e11. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
A deed was recorded in the clerks office for the sale of the local property at East Fifteen Street. Elmer Losachron sold to Mr and Mrs Guy Fisher for about $2,7500, with details indicating yearly losses and valuations. The transaction is filed with the local property records.
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