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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
9
A devastating tornado hit Charleston South Carolina early today killing 27 people and injuring between 200 and 390. Hospitals report 53 are seriously hurt as searchers dig through wreckage. Army National Guard units assist in maintaining order after迅速 storm damaged landmarks and disrupted utilities.
In Southern Frederick county heavy rain flooded Bennett's creek near Urbana and Hyatts town, washing fields and prompting cautious movements by cattle. Roads saw water depths but traffic continued as showers eased and officials noted the latest storm as the heaviest of the year.
G Elmer Brengle, longtime safety head for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, spoke at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to Lions Club members. He recalled 1921 actions like sending men to Washington for first aid training, which cut casualties by 75 percent and led to near elimination of accidents. He urged a drivers safety course requirement for all automobile operators. Rev Hartman presided, Louis Keyser introduced.
A Wednesday night party honored Harry M. Boyers thirty first birthday with cards, games, and a 31 candle cake centerpiece. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Boyer, Mrs Laura Boyer, Mr and Mrs J C Nusbaum, Mrs Harry Nusbaum, Mr and Mrs Charles Hobbs and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Barnes and two children, Mr and Mrs Craver and two children, Mr and Mrs Howard Scheel, Mr and Mrs John Scheel and daughter, Mr and Mrs Eldred Boyer, Maurice and Sylvia Boyer, and Kenneth Nusbaum.
Court notices record marriage licenses for Elwoed C. Whitely and Nellie L. Quinn. Oscar W. Shearer and Vernal E. Beyers. Harry R. Oaks and May E. Crownover. John W. Zinn and Beatrice Sheared. Raymond F. Douty and Elmer E. Stock. Property deeds show William C. Miller et al to the State Roads Commission of Maryland for $1. Eckhart to Baumgardner for $10. Valentine to Long for $10.
Rev. Pierce Willard, native of Frederick and son of C. B. Willard, will preach at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday at 11 a.m. He studied at Frederick High School, Gettysburg College and Seminary and has served as pastor in Millville, Pennsylvania. The service is part of the bicentennial program inviting ministerial sons of the congregation to return during the year.
Markell H Nelson born on a Mt. Pleasant area farm and educated in Frederick public schools completed high school there. He ran a McKaig general store for ten years before serving in the Maryland General Assembly in 1913 and 1914. He then entered real estate and insurance in Frederick in 1920 and helped form the Real Estate Board of Frederick while leading Chamber of Commerce and Chautauqua efforts.
Twelve persons in Somerset County were indicted by a grand jury on charges of operating gaming machines. Some indicted operators claimed county licenses, while attorneys noted a Court of Appeals ruling that many pinball machines lack skill and are illegal. The issue also unsettled storekeepers in Wicomico County during a police drive.
In a multi location crackdown ten machines were seized Monday after ten more were confiscated in Salisbury and other areas. Nine machines seized in the city were found guilty Saturday in the Peoples Court by Judge Marion A Humphreys and were joined.
Rochester New York September 23 party leaders at the New York State Democratic convention press Gov Herbert Lehman to seek a fourth term. They favor blocking a senatorial bid to face Republican Thomas E Dewey in the governorship race. Postmaster General James A Farley and party chiefs urged Lehman to accept.
Hearing on the shooting of James Naylor in a dispute with his brother in law and sister on West Sixth street was held. The shooter, Mrs Fisher, who wounded Naylor, was found guilty and given a six month suspended sentence. Naylor received treatment at Frederick county Emergency Hospital.
After regaining her senses, Mrs. Fisher learned her brother was wounded. She was convicted of assault and battery. a collateral charge of assault with intent to kill was abandoned. Alton Y. Bennett defended, with State's Attorney Sherman P. Bowers prosecuting.
A claim compares one ton of radium and one ton of coal under a hypothetical drive at 15 keos per hour for 30 years. The radium scenario suggests enduring propulsion for the full period, while coal would exhaust in under five minutes, illustrating a disputed energy efficiency premise.
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