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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1937
Page
1
The notice asks Radcliffe about the PWA fund for a high school office. It presents a request or inquiry directed to Radcliffe regarding funding and administrative details for a public works program supporting a local high school office.
A Frederick delegation met with Senator George Radcliffe in Baltimore to press for a PWA grant for a new high school. Radcliffe said he would study the matter and notify the Frederick County Board of Education within days as no federal allocation has been made. Without aid, the state bond issue cannot fully fund the needed school to ease city congestion.
President Roosevelt arrived in Cheyenne after 9 a m and was greeted by an official committee led by Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney a known opponent of the court reorganization plan He asked if an introduction was needed and exchanged greetings with Secretary Marvin McIntyre McIntyre smiled as the president delayed a public appearance to allow a train switch to a parking space The senator joked about serving on the welcoming committee during the brief reception with newspaper reporters in attendance
Washington September 24 Strong opposition within the Republican national committee postpones a showdown on Hoover plan for an unofficial national convention to next year. The executive committee voted to refer the proposal to the full committee. Chairman John Hamilton will summon the group likely in Chicago between November 2 and 15.
London reports that Sir Robert L. Craigie, Britain's ambassador to Japan, was told to lodge strong representations with the Japanese government over air attacks on non-military objectives in China. Officials note Britain’s sorrow at civilian casualties in Canton.
The United States Navy announced that its Asiatic fleet will remain in Chinese waters as long as the China Japan controversy lasts. Admiral Harry E Yarnell confirmed the policy to keep warships at needed ports to protect American nationals, even after warnings to leave China and an opportunity to depart.
Hood College opens its forty fifth academic year with Dr. Henry I. Stahr presiding at the convocation. Dr James Byrne Ranck delivers the address Beyond the Obvious stressing Christian virtues and global unity. Enrollment stands at 456 with 404 residents, 50 non residents and two unclassified. Faculty additions announced. Musical program featured violin solo and college hymn.
The Montgomery county grand jury heard findings from a Montgomery County audit conducted by a Baltimore firm. State's Attorney James H. Pugh said officials summoned included all five county commissioners, the treasurer J. Yorest Walker, liquor dispensary manager J Oscar Foulk, and firm representatives. He noted no shortages shown by the audit but said the grand jury was summoned to gather information and an exhaustive multi month review would follow.
London reports Mussolini promised Britain and France no more Italian volunteers to Spain, signaling possible entry into Anglo-French talks and a new European balance. Observers caution over motives as Italy seeks parity in the Mediterranean accord with Britain and France ahead of Hitler talks. In Baltimore, Grand Lodge of Maryland Knights of Pythias will meet in Frederick in 1938, electing Edward M Akers Grand Chancellor and outlining leadership changes and joint events with Pythian Sisters.
New York September 24 AP Many executives of farm organizations view with cold eye a third party based on labor and agriculture John L Lewis C I O chief hinted at such a possibility in a recent address The Republican party has tested fusion with Democrats who oppose the New Deal State farm leaders declined to comment though both National Grange and American Farm Bureau Federation reacted negatively A single survey exception to the broad opposition surfaced from a state leader
New York stock market leaders slid through support levels into near two year lows with losses of one to four points across many issues. Some declines reached around ten points while large blocks were sold and ticker tape lagged briefly. By late trading, most stocks stood a point or more above the bottom as mild buying appeared. The pound sterling opened at 4.94.
Baltimore September 24 AP contract awards for highway projects in eight counties announced by the State Roads Commission. Included was 1.17 miles of improvement through Ridgely in Caroline county to T Edgie Russell Company of Frederick, worth 17 141 dollars.
Weather record shows precipitation for 24 hours ending at 5 pm yesterday none. September to date 66 inch, normal 0.325 inches. September 1926 actual 1.64 inches. Excess in 1937 precipitation to September 1 9.62 inches. High yesterday 81, high a year ago 78. Low last night 47, low a year ago 160. Sun sets 6.05 pm, sun rises 6.00 am. Moon rises 9.45 pm, atoon sets tomorrow 1.35 am. Potomac and Monocacy streams clear.
The School Safety Patrol at Church Street School organized on Tuesday with members selected by the faculty. A bronze medal will be awarded to the top patrol member this year, and safety instruction will be given at the assembly on Wednesday at 11. Officers include Captain George Poole Jr and First Lieutenant James Kemp with a large roster of patrolmen and assistants.
Washington reports that Senator Black prepared a reply to Klan accusations during his confirmation debate. Senate colleague Bankhead later read 349 messages from Jews, Catholics, Negroes, and foreign-born residents praising Black into the record. The notes, including a letter from Julian M. Saks, indicate support and deny Klan prejudice, with letters dated from Alabama and New York.
Hood College will stage its senior swing-out this Sunday at 4 pm in Brodbeck Hall. Miss Truth Sprenkle presides with President Henry II Stahl delivering the address. The Hood College choir and vocal solos will accompany a formal service ending with the procession and postlude.
A $50,000 fire swept through a lace making plant in Perry Hall Maryland damaging looms raw materials and finished lace. Fire crews battled the blaze with no immediate report of casualties and the cause was under investigation. The loss affected the Baltimore sub urb with considerable material damage and economic impact on the plant workers.
The Maryland Welfare Department cites Frederick county jail as largest in the state by population, with beds missing and rats on wooden floors. Warden Richard J. D. Roelke praised for cleanliness and improvements while four jails remain in the lowest rating group. Jails in Cecil Hayward Kent Calvert are disgraceful, Washington and Carroll also high. Sixteen prisoners were housed at Frederick, with 30 serving sentences and 26 awaiting trial. The report urges magistrates to investigate cases more thoroughly and notes contract upgrades extended by Circuit Court intervention.
London reporters opened a thorough probe into a groundless radio broadcast that the yacht Endeavor I, missing since a September Atlantic storm, had been located southwest of the Azores. The Endeavor, British challenger for the 1934 America's Cup, broke loose from a towing vessel September 13 off Nantucket and had not been reported since. The other item warns farmers against planting fall crops too early to dodge Hessian fly damage, advising planting no earlier than October 10 as the fly lays eggs in venny wheat.
Japanese forces announced the capture of Paotingfu, 80 miles southwest of Teiping, after surrounding the walled city and annihilating the Chinese garrison. Amid heavy fighting, Hankow endured a deadly air raid killing at least 100 and injuring about 200 as cholera struck Shanghai and Japanese troops. The U S protested bombing of Nanking while China urged support under the nine power pact and League covenant principles.
Mr and Mrs Herman Weener of Lindbergh avenue Frederick were nearly unhurt when their car grazed a roadside pole south of Gettysburg while returning from Philadelphia on Thursday night. An opposite bound truck forced the car to the side of the highway. Mr Weener opened a door and caught a strand of barbed wire, injuring his right hand slightly.
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