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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
4
The fragment presents an 19th century newspaper masthead dated Friday April 4, 1347 with publication terms including single copy price three cents and monthly and other rates. It notes auditable by the Audit Bureau and postal filing information for Fredericksburg Maryland.
An essay links Good Friday to Easter hope, urging reverence for sacrifice and peace on earth. It muses on spring's succession from March to April, describing flowers and growth as signs of change and renewed life, echoing spiritual renewal.
The 1897 column notes Mr D M Lambert moving his barber shop to a new room near Beckley’s with a three story building planned on his former site. A mink visit to the Fair Grounds hen roost startled the keeper who shot the animal and some chickens. Belle Lettres Society held a meeting debating morality productivity with mixed results and gun incident references appear in scattered items.
Frederick needs no fear of water shortage with new impounding dam Sneer Maxve Tub. Hugh V. Gittinger, who ran a general grocery for fourteen years, sold the bus to Rover L Grove, eight years as state Manager. Rev Dr G Ellis Williams returned to Calvary M E church for fifth year. Walter Beachley reelected president over George Dowd. Commissioners elected were A Glenn Cramer and Mason Hoffman, with incumbents Charles B Darner, George D Binterman and Earl M Kepler.
Washington observers note CIO economists claim a 30 cent hour wage rise could boost profits and not raise prices, yet critics warn of tax drains, cyclical demand, and the need for reserves. The piece argues shared risk wages ignore future downturns and urges balanced analysis across years.
The bulletin notes several births at Frederick City Hospital including Veronica Jane born March 17 to Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Sandbower, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Clarence Huff, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Herbert Miller of Newport News. Also listed are a recovering patient Mrs Herbert Zeigler and various social visits and trips. A pageant titled The Empty Tomb will be held Sunday at 10:15 p.m. at Doubs Methodist church with participants Hoffy Marion Hoffman Walker Sm Donald Gearinger George Hoffman Rev Connor and others.
The crucifixion of Jesus is examined as the source of salvation and grace for believers. The sermon notes that Christ's sacrifice provides spiritual power, opens vast spiritual possibilities, and shapes God’s attitude toward humanity, available to all true believers.
The Schley birthplace near Route 15 northwest of Frederick was sold for 41000 to Mrs. Bruce E Cree. The record notes a 155 acre farm in Johnsville district transferred for about 9500 to Mr and Mrs Oscar Albaugh. Another deed records sale of under one acre with improvements in New Market district to Mr and Mrs Gorman L Hershman and Hilda Hershman.
A reader asks about in law tensions between a wife and mother in law and Dix counsels peaceful cohabitation. Another letter urges a husband to leave an abusive home for independence. A third letter discusses a granddaughter issue with an adopted child and Grandparents, praising foster parents. The Bell Syndicate, inc.
A March entry recalls a sad incident involving Doyra D. Marker and notes that on the same day Marker's son in law and daughter Teddy and Beachley observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
A Danner Je. 6 property near Frederick on the Jefferson road changed hands for about $3 500.
A surprise shower hosted by Frederick County Welfare Board staff honored Miss Mary Catherine Hahn at her New Market home. Hahn, employed in the welfare office for nearly a year, received numerous gifts and refreshments. The wedding rehearsal for Miss Hahn and Mr Hubert Vincent Biser will occur Sunday at St Joseph’s Church Carroll Manor, followed by a buffet at the Biser home and a nuptial mass on Easter Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St Joseph’s.
Miss Grace Rebecca Wiles and Claude H. Droneburg wed Wednesday evening April 2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Walkersville in a ceremony by Rev. Francis Reinberger attended by relatives. Maid of honor Betty Gladnili wore blue with white corsage. best man John Wright. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon and will reside with the groom’s parents in Hansonville where he farms.
Among the sick in Frederick County student Marin Clingan of Frederick High School has entered Frederick City Hospital for treatment after about two weeks ill. Mr Camden J Ramsburg remains ill at his home. Mrs Clara W Magill is improving at Frederick City Hospital. Desair Sheriffs R Paul Buhrman and Austin C Murray are confined at home with severe colds. Clarence VanBrekie in Emmitsburg was admitted to Warner Hospital. Gettysburg reports a fall at Leisi's slaughter house leaving a fractured knee cap and his later hospitalization.
A city and county informal poll finds residents split on looming recession with six interviews showing uncertainty and no clear local signs of downturn. Meanwhile police report one intoxication arrest of William Cromwell on West Patrick Street by Officer Carl Rentz.
Major Thomas St NIAs Veterans Guide discusses how to reinstate a term life policy convert to permanent insurance change beneficiaries and select a settlement method. It also covers terminal leave pay for blue discharges insurance limits for additional coverage and GI Bill subsistence allowances for dependents and training. A separate item reports a 24 year old Baltimore attendant arrested after a high speed chase in Bel Air Maryland.
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