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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
4
The item shows a rates notice for subscriptions with three cents copy and payments of three months totaling 125 dollars and a 50 dollar rear fee. It is stamped with Frederic Md post office entry as second class matter for Friday April 18.
The article notes farm incomes greatly higher than 1909 with wheat prices above a dollar per bushel, mechanization boosting unit production, and major wheat states producing about twice as much as a decade earlier. It cautions the favorable period may not last.
A reader initially avoids history as a dry list of names but learns history is a dynamic tale of people advancing progress. It highlights courage endurance romance and perseverance shaping pioneer life and the clash of ideas and economic forces across eras.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference works by Earl L. Dowglass and Henry Ward Beecher. Mentions “Strength For Today” and a cryptic line about weaving fate and evil. No clear event or date. remains an archival fragment with scattered phrases.
Washington scene outlines a partisan clash over new labor legislation linking unions to strikes and governance. Democrats split on approaches as unions’ influence, state vs national rules, and compulsory dues become flashpoints amid claims of misrepresentation and calls to shield workers from coercive organizing.
The writing condemns petty faults among both the powerful and ordinary people. It urges loathing and rebuke of evil wherever found, noting that high station does not excuse flaws and all share common weaknesses. It champions consistent moral accountability.
A fragmentary notice from April 18, 1897 reports new appointees to a Mary and Game Protective Association branch including Geo Ott J Roger McSherry Frank Pearse Casper Quyer T S Esder and George R Dennis Jr. It also mentions the Benes Lettres Literary Society at a high school and a concern over a street wagon for customer convenience and a person named H B Showman confined to a house due to a logic issue.
Twenty Years Ago Local fremos from the columns of the News recount a Frederick County Medical Society meeting with a well known physician speaker and a stage play sponsored by the French Song Key post American Legion that drew audience members to the Opera House last night.
The article notes skin cancer is the commonest form of cancer in men but not hard to cure if detected early. It cites 4000 deaths last year from neglect and warns against improper treatments and quack cures. It describes risk factors and signs such as non healing sores and pre growth patches.
Washington, April 18 NEA In a paradox White House concern over high prices resurfaced as experts debate how much to cut. Economists estimate a drop of 7 to 13 points in the price index could absorb extra production without triggering a crash, with the consumer index about 53 percent higher than 1959 in urban areas. The aim is steady growth while avoiding recession.
Maj Gen Crane will address attendees about universal training plans. He formerly earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart for World War I service in Europe and commanded forces in Africa and Sicily.
Obituaries list Charles H Dean of Point of Rocks aged 87, funeral plans at 195 East Church Street. George H MacKenzie of Frederick and family details. Emma E James of Columbus Ohio. Guy Custis Dean Brunswick Railroad brakeman died aged 60. Laura J Runkles near Mt Airy died at 81. James T Moorehead of Baltimore with services at 2700 Edmondson Avenue. Harry W Hawes Brunswick aged 36. Christian Margraff Keymar resident dies at home aged about 70s.
Washington discussion notes that returning to prewar diets could lower food prices as per capita consumption rises. Farmers increase production to 326 pounds per person annually, with eggs and several processed foods rising 25 to 69 percent over pre-war levels. A separate Jefferson concert fundraiser supports the Reformed Church Home for the Aged in Hagerstown.
Frostburg officials and directors met at the church at two o clock. Lewis B. Taylor and Word family members received notice. Services were held April 18 at the church located on North and Penn avenues in Leorrat.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church for Walter Ss George and several others. The ceremonies at home of his father Smith included Rev. Reai and Rev. Ha. attendees listed include Albert Themes Artha Barigloo George Gray Leary Genus Preston Lyles and Thomas Dorsey Jr.
Dorothy Dix counsels a man to marry his sweetheart against his mother’s wishes, and Adele debunks a drunk suitor as incapable of true love. A young woman asks about social skills and friendship, with Dix urging cultivation of manners and kindness to avoid alienation.
An action in trespass by Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Lerch against Daniel A. Keefer over timber cutting was continued and scheduled for trial in the Circuit Court this morning.
A reader queries about reinstating lapsed life insurance and back premiums under the GI Bill. The guide explains no back premium payments are required for reinstatement with two current premiums, and outlines loan limits and eligibility for home farm or business guarantees. It also covers weekly readjustment allowances, school training, and how to obtain housing materials through the National Housing Agency.
Witnesses were summoned to testify in Patersville proceedings. Wo Jer ome Offutt represents the plaintiffs and William M. Storm is attorney for the defendants.
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