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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1938
Page
2
A fragment from The Daily News includes standard publication boilerplate about Associated Press content and the requirement for real names with letters and opinions. It notes correction policy and submission rules for letters to the editor and contains postal service information.
A Washington dispatch reports plans for a 1.5 billion federal bond issue to fund loans to states, cities, and subdivisions for 59 years to revive projects halted since 1936. Critics warn such borrowing diverts funds from productive enterprise and fear political pressure, urging the president to seek advice and reduce loan fears.
Puzzle asks which word does not belong in each group. Group 1 contains animal or related terms. group 2 lists geographic water passages. group 3 mixes artists and names. group 4 contains legal or medical terms. group 5 shows anatomy parts. Answers on last page.
A compact devotional note cites Luke 5 16 and George Rees noting Jesus withdrew to the wilderness to pray and affirming that the deepest wishes of the heart find expression in secret prayer.
Howland W. Blake article discusses Newton’s inverse square law versus distance patterns in the solar system. It explains Bode’s law predicting spacings and Kepler’s relation, noting Todd’s view that gravitation may vary with distance and that Kepler’s law may apply only in certain zones.
A catalog review of children's literature notes Edgar the saucy loyal train companion and tales of flightless birds hitching rides. It highlights works by Gertrude Crownfeld and others, praising accessible histories, junior novels, and a Washington trip book for young readers with references to archival figures and events.
A verse urging robust debate in Congress to preserve independence and democratic participation. The piece laments censorship and urges lawmakers to express views openly without coercion, contrasting with dictatorships and stressing the value of diverse opinions in governance.
The excerpt presents remarks from Dr. W H Foulkes and Justice Nathan D Lapham praising grand juries and warning against presidential term limits while Commissioner P W W Foote critiques citizen respect for law and Senator Royal S Copeland notes vulnerabilities of modern navies.
Harmony Grove Community Club met at Mrs Edward Giltings home with Mrs Edward Mantz presiding. Members discussed old homes study, heard a Readers Digest article, and enjoyed a period of music led by Mrs Hugh Dean. Five guests attended and prizes were awarded before adjournment to plan the next meeting.
John Motter of Frederick heads the credentials committee at the Baltimore Republican Clubs convention Douglass H Hargett is Frederick county vice president Annie Kephlinger and John Keplinger wed at the bride’s father’s home in Middletown Rev James McLaren officiates They will reside in Middletown Charles E Stoner of Johnsville promoted to charge of pay accounts for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Girl Scout troop led by Mrs. Francis Ferrett and Miss Harriett Leb held a Friday afternoon meeting at Cresap's Rifles room State Armory. The group named patrols Eight roosters Patsy Bennett's Bunnies Doris Perrott's Happy Hyacinths Sally Eton's group and the Blackered Susans Margaret Greene's. Plans were made for Easter Monday lake excursion at 2 pm with a hike to the reservoir for egg rolling.
Coroner Sherman E Flanagan and Mrs. Joan Shipley along with Mr and Mrs Hubert Burdette and Sheriff and Mrs. Shipley returned Friday night from a week long Bermuda cruise aboard the S S Volendam sailing from New York. They visited St Georges Crystal caves and the government aquarium the largest display of tropical water life and took an excursion to Hamilton. Easter lilies were in bloom nearby.
A marriage license was issued in Washington DC to Bernard A Purj cell of 23 1727 Lang Place NE and Helen T Solt of this city. Rev E Gedta was named the officiating minister.
Frederick county news notes include Private William C C King of Mt Pleasant as the first Frederick county boy to die in action in France. Parents Luther and Mrs King notified by telegram with few details. Also the county’s first former resident to die in service, Honore Clageett, perished on a vessel sunk by a U boat. The Liberty Loan committee urges Frederick county residents to begin installments. Hood College vice president M C served briefly in the Army. Joseph H Apple will assume duties in Mr Wehler’s absence. A fire hazard study by county officials considers purchasing a fire engine. Miss Mae Moser Hagers Town joins Ox Fibre Brush Company as first aid nurse.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Francis Scott Key Chapter hosted its annual Easter treat at the Sta. Sasgtorium near Sabillasville on Tuesday afternoon. The program featured presiding officer Laura Wene and Margaret Burges with selections by Mrs Koontz, and noted attendees including Afrs Bence and Koons.
Daily lesson on common word misuse pronunciation and spelling with examples. Highlights include decoction defined as an extract from boiling or steeping in hot water and usage tips to increase vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
A Sunday birthday gathering at Me and Mrs Roy Delauter near Pearl celebrated Leslie Hutzell’s eleventh birthday. A noon dinner followed by evening refreshments featured numerous Delauter Hutzell and Burall family members plus relatives and friends in attendance.
Eleven representatives from Samar itan Rebekah Lodge No 51 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows attended the Rebekah Assembly for Past Noble Grands in Baltimore on April 4 5 and 6. Officers chosen locally included Mrs Harrington Home Board member Miss Webster Home chairman Miss Stone deputy Mrs McDevitt Special District Deputy President and Miss Thomas Board of Control.
The Calvary M E church school class meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Herman Brust. Miss Cora Barrick read Bible verses. Business adjourned after Mizpah benediction. Prizes went to Mrs. Morris Sharrer and Mrs. Roy Creager. Next gathering set for April 28 hosted by Miss Edith Leather and Miss Katie Stup.
A history page lists birthdays and events from 1743 to 1937 including Thomas Jefferson James Harper and Frank Woolworth with life spans and death dates. It cites fort Sumter Civil War onset air travel milestones and early industry notes alongside birthdays of Dr Richard Ely Ethel Leginska and others. It also notes today’s horoscope and a clinic attendance at the county chest clinic led by Dr Kefauver and Dr Shafer.
A brief NEA Service item asks five etiquette questions. It covers dining manners in restaurants, inviting guests, group behavior at events, and acceptable lengths for referring lines and tea visits. It includes a scenario where a guest leaves a buffet early.
A New York Chronicle piece recalls Easter Parade fashion and socialites including Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visiting a department store amid Fifth Avenue crowds. It notes Gargantua the 430 pound Ringling Brothers gorilla is housed in a chemically conditioned, safety glass enclosure simulating Congo climate to prevent illness, a six month engineering effort to maintain 75 degree comfort.
Dr Morris Fishbely discusses rheumatic heart disease in children, noting its link to poverty and damp exposure, its progression from throat infections to heart involvement, and common signs such as fever, fatigue, shortness of breath, paleness, and disturbed sleep. The article emphasizes heart enlargement and potential murmurs as the disease advances.
The text notes heart damage indicators in a patient, including enlargement, murmurs from faulty valves, and possible pericardium inflammation with rubbing sounds. Fluid accumulation from inflammation is mentioned, with occasional use of X-ray and physical tests to reveal enlargement.
The piece describes a ubiquitous rumor network where a chairman calls meetings at will and a quorum is whoever is present. Members rely on sharp ears and imagination to broadcast information without accountability, meeting in hushed groups and reading prior minutes to spread unverified claims. A California park discovery mentioning a whale skull and skeleton is noted as ongoing news.
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