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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1947
Page
4
A brief 1947 entry notes a member audit of circulations entered at the port office in Fredericksburg Maryland. The record appears in the Wednesday April 16 edition with a partially legible notation marked as "see fete."
President Truman argues that lowering living costs requires industry action but cautions against blaming only industry. He says government and labor share blame for current prices, noting the New Deal program moderates food costs while wage demands and taxes raise operating costs. He warns ongoing strikes and potential closures threaten substantial future price cuts.
The docket lists a bill of complaint by Stanley J Meadows and others against Bernard Ford Meadows and Grace M Meadows over the sale of the deceased John E Meadows property. Numerous deeds showing county and city transfers are noted, with varied sums. A Calvary Methodist church meeting reports sending 45 to mission projects and planning a June 18 banquet.
Washington debates whether Henry Wallace violated the Logan Act by commenting on Greece and Turkey from abroad. The piece notes the act’s text, discusses potential legal peril, and argues public opinion carries heavier punishment than law.
Creager led the devotional service and Miss Betty Schwartz spoke on "One hundred years of Methodism in China." Hostesses were Miss Ruby Nichol and Mrs Mae Hahn and Miss Aha Ice. The next meeting is Tuesday May 20 with this group hosting the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
April 16 1897 items note balloting at Register Nixdorffs office with about 300 in favor of a plan up to noon. Frederick merchants report soliciting fatigue amid discussions of Braddock hotel project railroad plan and Athletic Park. Directors of Frederick Town Savings organized with E DolI president and Ter secretary. Sealed bids opened for grandstand at German Baptist site. low bidder names and seating capacity of 5090. An old stable behind the Groff House mentioned.
Coal strike activity begins in April with a large force of men and trucks on a street. Mrs. Luther Summers of Frederick sustains broken ribs and a cut leg while washing windows at home. Messrs Garnett Remsburg and Earl Remsbarg of Frederick plan trips to Atlantic City Pittsburgh New York and Dayton Ohio.
A brutal brawl at the Metropolitan Club in Brunswick late Monday sends four men to await a Friday hearing before Magistrate Howard Marvin Jones. State's Attorney Edwin F. Nikirk said hearings were postponed. bonds posted range from 350 to 163. Eugene Green, Lovettsville. Ours Madyon, Baltimore. Richard Cline, Bolivar. Clyde Green, Brunswick.
A dinner was hosted Tuesday night at Knights of Columbus Hall East Second Street by the Convert League of the Catholic Daughters of America. Mrs W Jerome Offutt organized the event and attendees then watched Foot Prints a play performed by Mrs Orr Elmabeth Reena Haines St Margaret Zimmer Helena Mrs Nerve Col Flower St Mon Hauver.
A New York City based committee accuses the American Youth Locracy of lawlessness and links it to Soviet interests. The report claims AYD aims to undermine democracy and promote communism through international agitation.
John Hershey Brown former Orphans Court judge in Carroll county died at 2 45 this morning at his daughter’s home in Warfieldsburg age not stated and longtime Frederick County resident. Also mourned are Miss Emilia A Simmons Gittinger widow of George M Gittinger age 87 who died in Tiptonville Tennessee survived by daughter Georgianna in Baltimore and grandson Ernest A Peacock Jr funeral arrangements set at Mt Olivet cemetery. An infant daughter of Charles L and Louisa Bell Dawson Hawes of Baltimore died at Emergency Hospital. John P Eyler native of Frederick County died aged 85 at the home of relatives in York PA burial in Taneytown Reformed Cemetery. Funeral details provided by C E Cline Son and Fuss and Son.
The funeral of Mrs Maude iT Baer who died Sunday was held Tuesday at two o'clock at the Middletown funeral home. The funeral of Chapman Shores was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Eas funeral home with Rev Royal officiating and Lynch Lodge 163 A F & A M in charge of the graveside rites.
Funeral services were held for Camden Joseph Ramsburg Sr at 839 oclock Tuesday morning at St Johns Catholic Church with prayers at the funeral home on East Church Street. Honorary bearers included Edward J. Smith and others. interment at Mount Olivet. Marlin E. Reid of Taneytown had services at two oclock Monday afternoon conducted by Rev Guy P. Bready. pallbearers named. interment at Taneytown Reformed Cemetery.
Among the ill residents, Lester Boone and Thaddeus Biser show steady improvement after operations at Frederick City Hospital. Officer Marshall Murray and Mrs Lulu Toms are among those recuperating at home or in transit, with several others admitted for observation or recovering from recent procedures.
A jumble of visits and relatives list Mr and Mrs Ervin Brashear and numerous Brashear family members across Washington New London Uniontown Baltimore Frederick and more. Mentions illnesses weddings anniversaries and a funeral attendance by Georgianna Gitthr and Ernest A Peacock. One arrest reported Frank A Grove charged with intoxication.
Mrs. Jaunita Greenawalt and Frank Young wed in a Trinity Methodist parsonage ceremony with a double ring rite performed by Rev. Thomas Silorgan. The event noted gowns, corsages, and attendants, with reception at the bride’s parents’ home. A second couple, Browner and Kovacs families, held a separate ceremony at St rectory, while Baker and Hollar unions brought more wedding details including church decor, attendants, and post ceremony receptions.
The ceremony featured the traditional bridal procession and a pastel blue suit for the bride. Sat. Holmes Werfield of South Carolina served as best man. Mothers wore blue dresses. reception followed at the J Forvie's Home. The bride, a Liberty High School graduate, and the groom, a Veterans Administration employee, will reside in New Jersey after a short trip to New York.
Dorothy Dix counsels a 38 year old reader to dress and act her age rather than imitate teens. The column urges self awareness and cautions against youth-obsessed fashion, noting that maturity and education matter for family influence and juvenile delinquency prevention.
Washington April 15 Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach condemned both sides for rejecting his peace formula in the nationwide telephone strike. He urged public pressure to push settlement, saying the issue affects the public and the utility service. The Association of Workers backed a $25 per week raise demand, while Bell System firms offered 13 changes including local arbitration and protections against retroactive raises.
Grimm’s beloved tale punzel will be staged at Frederick High School auditorium tonight at eight under the Frederick Association of Girl Scouts. The Kingsland Marionettes of Wynnewood perform with Mabel Kingsland Head and Cedric Headh Charles Dietrich as manager. A vaudeville on strings with dances and tricks accompanies the play.
A lively note celebrates spring arrives and the song of birds. The text evokes pleasant weather, bright colors, and renewed joy in Roman life, urging readers to enjoy nature’s color and the season’s cheer.
A call to parental supervision of homework and study urges regular learning to prevent truancy and street life. The piece argues education empowers living, reduces crime, and guards youth from evil ways.
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