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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
4
The city buys the Chapline lot, previously leased for public parking, covering nearly an acre. After selling a small portion, net cost is about 6750 dollars with space for 256 cars. Officials favor keeping the lot free to draw shoppers unless usage demands charges to curb abuse.
An editorial argues against rushing into war despite rising tensions with Russia. It says war would harm America and warns that atomic bombs are not a foregone conclusion and military readiness serves defense. It stresses avoiding provocation, fair dealings with nations, and defending the nation with courage.
A letter to The News from the Frederick City Ministerium thanks the paper for coverage of their motion picture venture Ring of Kings. The group lauds the positive press and requests continued publicity to guarantee audience turnout and acknowledges past courtesies.
Mrs James L Smith celebrated her birthday with a party at her Raven Ridge home. Guests included Robert E Smith and family, Gloria Smith Beitie Smith and others. She received a small ivory radio and a white rosebud corsage from her son, plus many gifts.
Dr. Jordan notes that untreated pernicious anemia was once fatal within about three years but modern care makes death rare. Early diagnosis relies on blood work and stomach acidity. liver therapy by injection or oral is standard to halt progression and restore vigor. The column also answers a reader question on ear buzzing and shares Bethel Busy Bees meeting details.
The Democratic party renominated Mayor Yeakle with 545 votes to 471 for Grove. L M xdorf renominated for City Register 619 to 403 over Owings. Rosenour & Sons announce grand opening April 7 at 6 and BR East Patrick. Rose Hill farm sold for 19500 to Richard F Ross for Mrs Myers. Fire at Haus ice house rekindled for a fourth alarm, longest recall in Frederick. Frederick Business Men's Association appeals to President McKinley on Spanish questions.
Six more candidates joined an initial slate for the Republican State convention while Republicans decide if the delegation is uninstructed or instructed to support Herbert Hoover. A sick collie bite incident involved Dog Catcher William Horwood. A fire at Lime Kiln damaged two farm buildings, about 3500 dollars. Leroy Hoke won the Bent street bridge contract with a bid of 4969.06.
Miss Marion Frances Buckey and Richard Henry Catlett Jr wed Saturday at Episcopalian church in Union Bridge. The bride wore white marquette with embroidery and a tulle veil. maid of honor Jane Catlett wore aqua marquisette. Best man John B. Catlett, ushers George Buck IV and Sam Hagan. A family reception followed at Kilfadda. The couple, graduates of Mary Baldwin College and St Christopher's, plan to live in Richmond.
A local wedding occurred Saturday morning at Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church in Hagerstown. Naomi McDonald Rothenhoefer of Frederick married Richard Horton Wallace of Frederick with Rev. Paul E. Holdcraft officiating. The couple planned a brief trip before settling in Linden. The bride had a light blue suit and gardenia corsage, and Mrs Wallace has long worked in the profession while Wallace has been with the Railway Express Co.
Theodore W. Wolfe Jr and Mari Louise Stansbury united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in Taneytown at 3 pm. Rev. Glenn Lo Stahl read the service. Best man Charles Tiger and maid of honor Mary Louise Sauer-Wein are named. The groom is of Model Steam Taneytown and the bride resides at Biffle Luncheon.
The piece argues Congress has taken back control of tax rates by overriding President Truman’s vetoes. It contends wartime finances justify higher rates and warns against prolonged wartime taxation, urging a Congressional majority to set tax policy irrespective of party.
Mr and Mrs John Hape celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ward Crum in Walkersville with an open house from 1 to 7 pm. The couple married in 1898 at Bethel Church in Friend and have three daughters and five grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Elwood McKenzie announce the birth of a daughter Dar lene Rebecca weighing seven and one half pounds on Saturday. Victoria Ann born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Wachter March 20. A lengthy roster lists visiting relatives and friends at various homes, travel to New York for hair styling events, and mentions multiple social notes including weddings, guests, and college references.
Washington Daybook analyzes a three-way struggle for control of American foreign policy. Forrestal and Leahy push for force and deterrence, diplomats pursue a cautious diplomatic poker approach, and Congress and Senate members demand UN action to challenge Russia. The piece notes Truman’s address and a broader public reaction shaping policy currents.
A reader asks if a man of 55 who has never married should marry, and about how to tell if a loved man will stay faithful. Dorothy Dix advises he is unlikely to be good husband material and warns a wife would suffer from his lack of understanding of women and finances.
Four damage actions tied to a May 1946 Middletown area train automobile collision were moved from Carroll County to Frederick County for trial after venue-change motions. The Eyle suits allege negligence by W Raymond Wilson and the Pennsylvania Railroad, seeking 7500 each for Miss Helen Marie Eyle and her heirs. Other docket items include a Stadlander case with 10000 for car repairs and 20000 plus 15060 for personal injuries, plus a Westminster Taylorville crash suit and a Route 249 accident settled out of court.
The piece asks about two South American statues Christ on the Colrado crest and Christ of the Andes. It notes clay modeling began with bison statues at Tuc dAudoubert in southern France by Cro-Magnons about 25 000 years ago. It explains the Monitorial System as an instruction method using monitors to teach younger students, popular in 19th century England and briefly in America.
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