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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
2
Ammon E. Cramer of Frederick argues in a letter to the editor that detour and by-pass signs hurt local commerce, urging the Frederick Chamber of Commerce to remove or relocate signs. He cites tourist traffic, streetcar changes, and riverfront detours as factors deterring visitors and harming businesses along Main Street.
On April 21 1935 Frederick announces a single drive May 27 to raise 13250 for five social welfare agencies The Salvation Army Children’s Aid Society Boy Scouts Federated Charities and UMC A join under one appeal to save effort and avoid multiple asks The Chest promises centralized supervision reducing duplication and guiding coordinated funding Let Frederick show its support on May 2 for the new plan
A letter to The News editor laments new traffic signs at Market and South streets and West Patrick and Jefferson streets. The writer says signals directing Route 40 and Hagerstown traffic cause conflicting flows for travelers from Washington and Harpers Ferry, turning downtown into a burlesque of directions and harming tourism.
A committee from Greenfield Mills led by James F Beall urged nine month public school terms, seeking an extension beyond the current seven and a half. A novelty slot machine exhibit appeared in the European House offering a headache cure. Firemen doused a blaze at D C Wine Brenner and Co wholesale. injuries included Richard Hagan and Jacob Rosenstock in separate incidents.
Major General Joseph E. Kuhn commander of the 79th division at Camp Meade visits Mt Olivet Cemetery to honor Francis Scott Key amid heavy rain. Crowds stand in tribute as Kuhn offers thanks and a call to renewed patriotism. Also notes local incidents including a fatal fall on West Patrick street and a telegraph line worker death, plus a county motor vehicle penalties list and a U S Medical Division sergeant returning home.
This daily note teaches proper usage and pronunciation with examples. It defines prevalent as generally or extensively existing and provides guidance on common errors and vocabulary growth.
A pleasant Easter egg hunt was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Myers near Urbana on Easter Sunday with prizes to Clyde Emily Plankard and Betty Myers. A luncheon followed and many guests attended including the Plankards, Myers family, Windsor Yingling, Grayson Brunner, Horman, Lea Darr, and others. Dr R V Smith, Rockwell Terrace veterinarian, has returned to work on Court Street after illness.
Broger W Babson argues in New York on April 21 that despite lingering gloom a budding upturn in business may emerge before Christmas. He revises his 1938 forecast, citing improved steel, housing, power, cotton textiles, automobile output, and retail trade as signs of a late-year revival if credit stays accessible and policy supports spending.
A newspaper essay extols facing adversity with a cheerful spirit by not chewing bitter pills. It contrasts victims who lament losses with those who accept misfortune, likening it to a patent medicine instruction to swallow promptly with water.
A brief reflection cites Proverbs 21 3 noting that to do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. It adds justice means giving to each man his own, echoing Aristotle’s claim about fairness.
Multiple nuptials are noted with Evrene Ward marrying Dr Jem Berzad Carpenter in Lovellsville Virginia. The ceremony featured a navy blue gown and corsage, with a reception to follow and plans to live in Lovellsville after a honeymoon trip south. Also details on Ramsburg and Zimmerman weddings, plus Brauning Barber nuptials in Reisterstown.
A 1940s etiquette feature quizzes readers on proper dance floor conduct with scenarios about leaving a partner for a bar, returning to her group, sharing cigarettes, dancing on a crowded floor, and a drunken escort. It includes a “What Would You Do” section and suggests responses like waiting for your escort or delaying in the cloakroom.
A compact page notes historic anniversaries including Froebel Mills Heber and Lincoln with dates of birth and death, plus notable figures Joan Muir Charlotte Brown and Van Dyke. It also lists 1836 events San Jacinto Texas independence and 1927 Mexican government depots, ending with birthdays and a horoscope.
The Girl Scouts of Troop 2 met Wednesday afternoon in the Press Beierien Church. Miss Mary Bensay led the program with a hymn, followed by rope tying tests for patrols. A 500-point prize goal and weekly attendance, promptness, and contest points were announced to reward winning patrols.
A columnist recalls spotting Julie Haydon alone at a Childs restaurant last November and later seeing her on Broadway in Shadow and Substance. He notes her rise to prominence, praise from critics, and a planned interview. The piece blends personal recollection with Broadway progress and future plans.
A quiz page lists mixed statements about historical and literary topics. It includes references to a first mechanical rock crusher nicknamed The Menasse Mauler, an undefined ionic capi rovernment, Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, and terms like The Tenderkcin for a city area of vice or amusement, plus details about an Indian Scout Frederick Cody and Helen MacCutcheon with Girl Scout Laws. The text ends noting a meeting adjourned by red tape.
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