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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1938

Page

5

Recount Plans Discussed by Election Supervisors

Election Board and party representatives conferred on recanvass procedures for ballots in three precincts. They agreed on three tables with judges and tellers from each faction, watchers and attorneys, aiming for an expedited count over several days.

Election Board Jackson Forces O'Conor Electton Board Bowers Jackson O'Conor and Recanvass Circuit Court Perrott Ocanor Baltimore OQ Conor Newman

Leases Along C&O Canal Revoked by Receivers

Property owners along the Potomac at Seneca see leases revoked by G. L. Nicolson, representing the defunct Chesapeake and One Canal Company receivers. New leases may be issued by the Interior Department as the project shifts the area to a recreational use, with refunds issued to lessees at Seneca and nearby towns watching for renewed rights of way.

Potomac River Seneca Chesapeake Canal G. L. Nicolson Washington Nicolzon Department of Interior Diich Nicolson Seneca Creek Violet Lock Frederick John Miller Harry Stup Lawrence E Baker J. Paul Delphey Walter Stockman Charles Stull Great Falls Lescoes Canal Company

Recanvass Board Discusses Ballot Rejection Rules

A meeting of Jise sun representatives held today to decide the mayor's staff at the recanvass discussed marking ballots likely to be rejected. The reading of Cumberland v White excerpts shaped current registration and election law interpretations. The board considered procedures if ballots are not properly rotated by election judges in a precinct.

Jise Sun Recanvass Balors Court of Appeals Cumberland Coulehan Vs White Apinion Newman

Old Craves Discovered In Seneca Burial Plot

Discovery of graves of Martha Washington’s descendants in a Seneca family plot raises questions for Maryland Works Progress Administration. The 170-acre Dyson farm near Woodstock Manor now hosts the graves of Thomas Peter, Martha Custis Peter, Columbia Washington Peter, and John Parke Custis Peter, with a child’s un named grave. The plot, tied to George Washington’s 1794 purchase, sits near a century-old mansion overlooking the Potomac. Officials seek a historic restoration group but lack funds for preservation.

Washington Martha Washington George Washington United States Maryland Works Progress Administration Rockville Jesse T. Mower Russell Cole Historical Records Maryland W. Pla Woodstock Manor Montevideo Seneca Montgomery County Mr. Mower John Parke Custis Peter Robert Peter Georgetown Thomas Peter Martha Custis Peter Columbia Washington Peter Bed Stone Potomac River WPLA

Murray Peck Smith Takes Poison Tablets in Despair

Murray Peck Smith of 78 East South Street was found to have taken two poison tablets. He was removed to Montevuc county home Tuesday night after police were alerted by Arthur Smith. Officer Frank Dorsey and Sheriff Roy M. Hiltner reported his condition not serious. Smith said he tried to end his life because he was tired of living.

Murray “Peck” Smith Montevuc County Peanemons Arthur Smith East South Street Frank Dorsey Roy M. Hiltner Smith Dorsey

Frederick business leader Gerson Rosenour estate details revealed

The will of Gerson Rosenour probated in Orphans Court assigns a 100000 plus estate to Frederick City Hospital. Beth Sholom Congregation. Hebrew Federated Charities. five bank shares to Benjamin Rosenour Jr. and life estate to Benjamin in several Frederick properties including 109 111 North Market and related buildings. Benjamin may sell any property for life income with remainder to estate.

Frederick City Beth Sholom Congregation Oiety Gerson Resenour Frederick Orphans Court Frederice Cry Hospital Citizens National Bank Rosenour Doll North Market Street Church and Market Brunner East Patrick Street Rosenours Patrick Street Market Street Benjamin Rosenour Benjamin Rossnour

Land Use Planning Committee Formed in Maryland

A Land Use Planning Committee was formed in College Park Maryland at the first meeting held today. The committee was created at the request of Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace and will coordinate the state agricultural programs as they expand in the coming years. J O Coddington and Dr L S Dodson will direct the committee overseeing tasks in each county and community to develop a coordinated plan.

College Park Bevier Maryland Agricul Tendouse Secretary of Agricure Henry A. Wallace de T . Dean of Maryland Ex' m Service Fang Gach Cou J. O. Coddngton LS Dodson

TAWES SPEAKS AT KIWANIS MEETING

The will dated February 22 1935 sets bequests for funds to plant a memorial tree at the Jewish Consumptive Home of Baltimore and distributes substantial sums to Rose Stern Arthur Stern and other relatives. The Bernard home on Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights is bequeathed to niece Rose Stern and nephew Arthur Stern. Executor is Benjamin Rosenour Jr.

Baltimore Bernard Jetturson Houlevard Braddock Heights Rose Stern Arthur Sttern Arnold Rosenour Gerald Rosenour Bell Block Kansas City Fannie Kingsbaker Sophie Backman Ray Kingsbaker Samuel Kingsbaker Aaron Kingsbaker Minnie Block Bernard M. Roanoke Gerson Myers Robert Myers Dudley Myers Benjamin Rosenour, Jr Amelia Myers Belle Kerns Fcease Harry B. Solomon Harry Mendoza Hollywood Calif Celia Lewin Brooklyn Arthur Stern Dorothea M. Summers Parsons Newman

Tawes Addresses Kiwanians on Service Clubs and High School

J Millard Tawes of Crisfield shared a light hearted tale about capturing court clerks while running for Maryland Comptroller and praised service clubs for bonding people. He then recounted how Crisfield Rotary helped fund a new high school after officials initial rejection, leading to a quickly funded project the speaker said saved local students from fire risk. He was introduced by C Thomas Summers with Melvin Engle leading the program. three visiting members attended.

J. Millard Tawes Crisfield Maryland Hotel Frederick Somerset Country Tawes Ialea Rotary Club Iwe C. Thomas Summers Melvin MM. Engle

O Conor Assured Of AM Baltimore Vote In Governor Nomination

Baltimore September 20 Attorney General Herbert BR O Conor secured all 42 Baltimore city nominating convention votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination after official recounts in two disputed districts. O Conor also carried four other primary districts on September 12. Anne Arundel elections board delayed recounts to Monday, delaying completion before the September 28 convention as statewide counts lag.

Baltimore Herbert BR. O'Conor Baltimore City Howard W. Jackson Conor Anne Arundel

Answers to Cranium Crackers on Page Four

The German border fortifications known as the Siegfried Line extend south toward Switzerland. The item notes this quiz answer and points readers to page four for the full question.

Segfried Switerland

Xiwanians Hold Meeting With Notables In Baltimore Area

Xiwanians Sid Greenfield and Harry F. Belsinger of Baltimore and John R. Byers of Westminster attended a meeting with speaker Summers. Guests included A Elswood Martak of Baltimore Edward M. Akers Frederick James Harris Jr. and a duet by Dr A T Radciff and Harris. Francis Petroti presided.

Sid Greenfield Harry F. Belsinger Baltimore John R. Byers Westminster Mr. Summers A. Elswood Martak Edward M. Akers Frederick James H. Harris, Jr A. A'T Radciff Francis Petroti

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