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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
4
The 1947 public spending and earnings rise is said to be obvious, with spending up about four percent faster than earnings. Experts warn continued saving decline may harm the economy, as inflation pressures ease only to be checked by thrift and careful purchasing amid postwar shifts.
The article recalls April First as a day for quick thinking and jokes. It notes children fooling parents, households reacting to pretend bears on lawns and roosters in living rooms, and older folks joining in with light hearted mischief before breakfast.
A guide framing practical ways to assist an elderly friend who lives alone. It contrasts the wrong approach of offering a general call for needs with a proactive plan listing concrete steps you can take, such as regular check ins, arranging meals, medication reminders, and social visits.
Fifty years ago the column notes young men Thomas Kline Harry Young and George Topper left for Washington to work in Navy Yards as machinists. The Liberty Young People's Association plans a collection at next meeting to aid starving Cubans. Mentions Hon Frederick J Nelson and doctors Ed Neilson Philiot and AlcKinser.
Twenty Years Ago Local items from The Columns Of The News dated April 1 1928 report jail improvement plans an anticipated county appropriation following the grand jury recommendation a small fire in the main building bedroom detected by watcher John Barthclaw and quickly extinguished by water buckets Emory Crum sold his 166 acre farm east of Frederick to Eugene Sponseiler and Robert W Smith with possession at one Dunidings on
BEYKY SULLIVAN reports The Community Players of Frederickton celebrate a strong second production The Milky Way directed by William Ayers. Strong performances by Harvey Jolliffe Price Stoner Baer and others earned praise for staging and character work despite a rain dampened turnout. The show runs again tonight and Friday at the High School auditorium.
Dorothy Dix argues that wives bear the burden of keeping a happy home and blame falls on them when family life falters. She contends men must share responsibility, support their wives, and actively contribute to a cheerful household to keep wives content and children off the streets.
A Washington Daybook piece outlines Truman’s shaky electoral position with Wallace potentially drawing six million votes, southern loyalty strained and fears of a fourth party. It contrasts politics with a Capitol scene where James Forrestal discusses a future military stance and universal service as students pose for yearbook photos.
A column argues that domestic happiness hinges on husbands sharing household duties and temper, not dictating terms to wives. It stresses men must help at home and not vent irritability from outside life, noting wives cannot shoulder the burden alone.
Washington details how public opinion and compulsory action under the Taft Hartley law may force a resolution of the John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers strike. A federal injunction for 80 days and a presidential board of inquiry will hear testimony, issue findings, and guide a possible final plan from employers. If rejected, Congress may act.
Miss Kathleen C. Hodgson gave a first-hand account of Grenfell Mission work in Newfoundland and Labrador at the Frederick Section Needlework Guild gathering. She described poverty, malnutrition, and the mission’s care funded by crafts exchanges, influenced by seasons and local needs, with 325 garments and about 300 dollars raised.
Frederick county archives dated before 1850 are being copied on microfilm to form a comprehensive genealogical fund. William Koahler of Salt Lake City leads a ten year LDS project. filming includes land records wills and marriages in Annapolis hall and state offices.
Miss Mary Eloise Baugher daughter of Mr and Mrs L Baugher Frederick Route 5 became the bride of Calvin Richard Miller son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Miller Wilson Place The ceremony was at Calvary Methodist church at 645 pm The Ting ceremony was performed by Rev Dr J Franklin Haas Attendants were Charlotte M Bausgher and C Eugene Miller The bride wore navy blue and white with a rose corsage The groom is employed by Price Electric Corp and the bride by the Army in Washington Both are Frederick High School graduates They plan to reside at the home of the bridegroom No wedding date set yet.
In Salt Lake City a new cross index will be prepared and made available to students and genealogists. The resource will organize records for easy reference and research access.
Roger W Babson argues rising building costs stem from higher labor costs and taxes. He notes unions, living costs, and legal fees raise wages from timber to sale. He forecasts no near building boom, expect old well built houses to rise in value while new wartime housing may fall.
Frederick banks handled a record 217.636 million in checks drawn on local banks during 1947, up 19.9 percent from 1946 and 87 percent from 1930. December 1947 debits were the largest on record. Hagerstown and Cumberland totals are cited, and national checks by individuals and corporations rose 7 percent to 1.1259 quadrillion.
April showers bring heavy rain the Weather Bureau cites about 1.5 inches since yesterday. The damp day delays planting, spurs moves and license clip issuances while many residents report transfers of address across Frederick county. The rain eases tonight with cooler conditions expected Friday. numerous residents listed relocations in service records.
Brunswick High School alumni association will present a comedy production titled Fun For You at the high school auditorium on April 19 and 20. Featuring dancers singers and comic stunts the show supports a national benefit. Rehearsals begin soon with arrangements complete.
Weather data shows 1.51 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours. April precipitation figures compare with normal values, noting 1947 actuals and 1948 changes. Yesterday's high and last night’s low temperatures are listed with prior year references. Sunset and sunrise times are provided along with moonrise and moonset schedules. Ultraviolet exposure mentioned in relation to a Pittsh zoo health note.
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