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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News states it will not publish reflections on a person or corporation’s character unless the writer’s real name is provided and consent given. Communications or expressions without real-name authorization will not be published. Entered as second class matter at the Fred enck post office.
In an April 19 1938 era piece the piece discusses mounting taxation as a drag on business and living costs. It cites Potomac Edison Co figures showing 1937 taxes at 915000 and a 159 percent five year rise, with taxes taking a large share of payroll and expenses. The column warns of higher federal spending and looming bills for citizens as wealthier groups bear heavier taxes.
The article celebrates the timely return of major league baseball, noting the sport’s fresh energy and the nation emerging from winter. It frames baseball as the season’s catalyst for youth enthusiasm and communal faith in American sport, calling the opening day a great day.
A scanned quiz item lists statements about geography and people. It asks which statements are true or false, mentioning La passepied, a Caribbean country relation, a cartel in a French card game, Liberia as a territory, Cuba relative to Jamaica, and Lynn Fontanne's relation to Alfred Lunt amid a last fare caption.
A fragmented science note discusses how snake venom can enter the human body via hypodermic injection and the differing risks of venom from fangs. It reflects early 20th century public health curiosities about poisons and medical effects.
Venom used in extreme dilution, one part venom to 3,000 parts saline, given in tiny daily doses. After 30 to 14 days, patients become hypersensitive yet show mild local reactions. Moccasin venom reportedly halts internal hemorrhage and some cases claim extended life or return to work, including cancer cases, though risks remain.
A cheerfulness guide asserts good nature is a rich fruit of Christianity and Emerson says it is stronger than tomahawks. Cheerful people are popular and can endure much. Leaders gain power by keeping constituents in good humor. Laughter uplifts careers and happiness follows from selfless effort to be cheerful.
In Frederick on April 19 1838 a large audience attended Capt James T Long lecture and stereopticon show on Gettysburg under Reynolds Post No 2 GA R Major E Y Goldsborough introduced the speaker. County commissioners sought bridges over Catoctin creek near Wolfsville and Reichs Ford on the Monocacy. Monrovia Mills owned by John D Shearer were sold at public auction to Dr Howard H Hopkins of New Market for 7000 dollars.
A Washington Evening Star reporter detailed the murder of Manuel Siva Varela, a ships carpenter, near Doubs Maryland. The suspect Alfred Brown confessed to killing Varela during an argument at the Doubs home, burning and wrapping the body in burlap before disposing it on a Montgomery county road and receiving a life sentence in the Frederick county circuit court.
Maryland paid $12,531.58 in old-age insurance claims for March, with 327 claims at an average of $38.38, as stated by Charles E. Barley of the Hagerstown Social Security Office. Since January 1937, Maryland has certified 1,955 claims totaling $59,145.94, including lump-sum payments to older workers and relatives of deceased workers. Across the United States, March lump-sum old-age benefits were certified for 21,858 claims totaling $836,867.87, with an average of $38.29.
A compact reflection notes that a merry heart brings cheer and a sorrowful heart breaks the spirit. It adds happiness rests on virtue with truth as its foundation, attributed to Proverbs and Coleridge ideas.
The Young People of the Pleasant Ail Church of the Brethren in Monrovia present a religious drama titled The Lost Church at Pleasant Views church in Burkittsville on Sunday April 24 at 7 30 p m.
Casualties among the men in Uncle Sam's Army rise with Clarence Crummitt listed as seriously injured from Plane No. 4. Gen. A L Knotts, a notable Catholic layman of Maryland, dies in Baltimore. Thurmont town charter amendment delays elections to June 1, triggering officials to press ahead April 22. New drunken driving fine set at 100 dollars after Justice Brust fines a Pennsylvania motorist near the South Market Street bridge. Reno S Harp associated attorney seeks Republican nomination for governor next year.
The Independent Retail Food Distributors and Serv-U Save-U stores of Frederick county collaborate with Mrs Mary A Rich of the Home Economics department of the Corn Products Sales Company Baltimore to sponsor a cooking school May 24 to 27 in Winchester Hall auditorium from 2 to 4 PM each day A different program is planned daily with prizes The event was approved by the Serv-U Save-U Stores Association and aims to help women improve meal preparation skills
The Gettysburg College A Cappella Choir of forty seven mixed voices directed by Parker B. Waynild will present a program Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Evangelical Lutheran church. Part 1 includes Bach and Gretchimoff pieces, Part 2 features Parker's Now Sinks the Sun and Asleep in Jesus, Ole Bull and Senfl Schindler selections, Part 3 opens with From Heaven Above, and the final piece is Wake, Awake For Night Is Flying. The program includes works by Kranz, Christiansen, and Schumann Gesangbuch, with Finnish folk songs and Christmas Eve lyrics.
The new Zonta Club president Miss Note Wise led the first meeting at Hotel Frederica on Monday evening. Miss Miriam Apple read a poem by Elizabeth Clark Kiefer. letters from Zontans in St Louis and Oregon were read. plans for Youtha Weee activity discussed. donation planned for CCC Camp Mountandale. Miss Helen Smith invited members to Brodbeck Hall meeting. Miss Miriam Apple named delegate to the Zonta International convention in Ban Alberta. a Spring conference in New York City April 23 and 24 was announced.
Unionville Woman's Club met April 12 at Mrs Hinkle Fowler home with twenty members and eight visitors. A textiles in color scheme demonstration followed readings and prayers. Queen Esther Class of Lewis Town Methodist met April 12 with fourteen members and guests. a church door lock was installed and donations to pastor's salary noted. The class, organized July 10 1927 with Mrs Dorothy Stull as president, has about 24 members.
Bruce Catton admires Burman’s lower Mississippi Valley tale Blow for a Landing for its heartwarming portrayal of river people known as the goatheads. The book centers on a family beset by floods while seeking land and stability, ending back on the shanty boat with a softened realism and humane sentiment.
A poetic denunciation by N. A Lufburrow warns that rapid spending of millions and billions risks inflation and later hardship. The verse cautions deliberation to avoid future disasters from imprudent fiscal policy.
Mount St Marx's College will award four honorary degrees at the 130th commencement in June. Dr Kremer J Hoke dean of William and Mary College will receive a Doctor of Law. Recipients include Right Rev E J Flanagan of Bors Town Neb Rev James H Casey of Brooklyn and Chief Justice John P Higgins of the Massachusetts State Superior Court.
A large Easter themed party honored Mr. and Mrs. Marion E. Specht on their 35th anniversary and Mrs. Specht's 65th birthday at their home. Attendees included numerous Specht family members and friends such as Dallas Specht, Franklin Specht, Waller Specht, Alonzo Specht, Gaver, Harshman, Basford, Adams, Basford, Basford, Gaylor, DeGrange and many others. A central cake celebrated both occasions.
A vintage etiquette column asks who holds the bride’s powers during ring exchange and who straightens the train. It confirms the maid of honor as the answer, notes a toast at the bachelor dinner, and covers bridal party attire decisions.
A dense listing of historical anniversaries including Roger Sherman and several birth dates, notable events, and deaths. Includes battles, treaties, and early auto and Jewish massacre notes, plus a set of today’s birthdays such as Augustus Giegengack and Paul P. Harris. Ends with a horoscope predicting practical, persistent individuals may have strong families and success.
A daily English lesson covers misused phrases like another blunder, pronunciation guidance for poem, and common misspellings such as granddaughter. It introduces the word prismatic meaning colors seen through a prism and urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily.
George Tucker reviews J B Priestly and finds his NY stage critique biased. Priestly claims current Broadway tastes are trashy while praising two long running shows The Women and You Cant Take It With You. Tucker argues Priestly overdoes harsh generalizations and misreads Broadway success.
Quotations mix with political rhetoric on America as a bulwark of freedom and prohibition. Col Josiah C. Wedgewood predicts British and Irish figures visiting America within a decade. Alonzo Wilson of the American Business Men's Research Foundation weighs prohibition. J M Barbour likens Dublin London talks to a Christmas turkey overheard boiling versus roasting.
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