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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1947
Page
4
The item notes a four percent figure from the Audit Bureau of Circulations and mentions the Freder ick Maryland post office. It is dated Monday April 21, 1947 and appears as a brief notice in a newspaper.
A nitrate ship explosion caused massive damage along the Texas coast with hundreds dead and thousands injured or maimed. The report calls for stricter safety rules amid recovery efforts. Also covered is Calvary Methodist church World War I Veterans Day observance with rank recalls, a sermon on National Strength and Security, and a growing church class contest between Reds and Blues.
An auction conducted by Capt. Walter Saunders sold nineteen head of horses from the Monocacy line at the Tuscarora stock farm. Proceeds totaled $1 54650 with horse prices ranging from $24 to unspecified highs. Governor appoints Daniel H Mowen as county election divisor replacing Sam C Birely. Large hospital meeting enacts constitution and officers listed.
April weather turned ab normally with a cold snap to 9 degrees and a thundershower bringing relief in the evening. City notes record the quirky April 21 items from the Colazons of the News 192%.
Washington reports General Bradley defends VA funding amid a flood of January mail for the central office and worries that Congress may cut private care fees. A harsh letter from Dr Karl Menninger warns doctors may quit if VA funding falls short, threatening the ideal of medical care second to none.
Large turnout fills Elm Street School auditorium for Elmecapades annual variety show. Students perform Music of the American Scene, with choral groups, soloists, duos, trios, and a Clown Dance by the Creative Rhythms Club. Glee Club numbers impress, directors named, performers listed. Scouting gains new HQ as Old Power House leased for Thurmont troop.
The Frederick Art Club hosted two recent gatherings. Miss Onica Prall spoke March 26 on UNRRA experiences in Greece from 1944 to 1946, discussing needs and unrest amid Greece Turkey finances. April 19 featured Miss Starceline Kefauver presiding as Mrs. Green and Miss Louise Doty presented talks on fans and bottles with demonstrations and displays.
In New York on April 20, boxing legend Benny Leonard received a large funeral. The retired undefeated lightweight world champion collapsed and died Friday night while refereeing at St. Nicholas Arena. More than 600 mourners attended the Riverside Memorial Chapel service with thousands lining the streets.
Wolfsville and nearby families including Mr and Mrs Jesse Green Miss Catherine Stottlemyer Mr and Mrs Elmer Powell Mr and Mrs Junior Gar ver of Hagerstown spent Saturday in Baltimore Thomas Eckstine of Chewsville visited A E Hoover on Sunday Mr and Mrs Charles Metzer announce the birth of a son Mr and Mrs Cecil Pryor Mrs tanley Pryor of Washington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ira E Pryor Mr and Mrs Walter Batty and Mrs Batty of Baltimore visited Mrs Tama Kline on Sunday Gaither Stottlemyer and son Harold visited Morris Paulsgrove at Chewsville Otho Stottlemyer Jr on the birth of a 10 pound son at Union County Hospital 13 spent his weekend with Martin
Sunday gatherings included Mr and Mrs Austin Hildebrand and family with Mr and Mrs Perry Hildebrand and Preston Hildebrand. Rea Lion Pa and Nusbaum with son Junior from Barronsville, joined by Angus Monath. Edward Poole of near Liberty visited David Q Johnson. Miss Jennie Barker and C Fogie called on gust Monath. Evelyn Ecker at Johns Hopkins Baltimore undergoes second nasal operation. Edward C Ecker, stationed Fort Dix New Jersey, convalesces after hernia surgery. The United States has produced two thirds of all gil seed in the world to date.
Dorothy Dix argues that American husbands are practical realists who show love through actions like paying bills and staying faithful. Wives crave ongoing courtship and flattery, and the failure to supply frequent compliments fuels nagging and affairs. The piece critiques the split between real affection and verbal romance in marriage.
Mrs Maurice Chiswell and Mrs Richard Walker hosted a surprise shower for Mrs Adwin Foster of Brooklyn at the home of Mrs Fosters parents Mr and Mrs George Duray. Mrs Walter Byrne visiting in St Petersburg while relatives in Gaithersburg report weekend visits. others return from Florida and Detroit.
The Women’s Clubs emakers Club of Union held a combined meeting in Union Community Hall with readings by Mrs Hi an and Mrs Isaac Nicodemus. Members discussed a magazine article, planned a luncheon in Frederick, and arranged a visit to Taney and Historical Society homes. Recreation chairman Miss Oneda Albaugh led activities. nutrition coach Maurice McDaniel assisted. The group adjourned to meet May 13 at the hall.
The Foolesville F F A annual Parent and Son banquet was held April 17 in Poolesville High School auditorium. Ellis Roberson presided as toastmaster as 150 members, parents, and guests attended the largest banquet yet. Honorary memberships were awarded to principal Robert Skaife and several local figures. Local officials and guests joined in for group singing and remarks by state Senator Roy T. Davis who urged thrift and discipline as paths to peace.
State club agents Dorothy Emerson and Milo Downey of the University of Maryland announce May 25 as 4-H Club Sunday with the theme Working Together for a Better Home and World Community. Nationally observed with varied dates, the day involves church participation and emphasis on spiritual ideas tied to club activities. Further Maryland plans will be announced by county agents and club leaders.
Ladiesburg notes recount neighborhood visits with families from Frederick and Waynesboro among others. Wedding cake decorates a gathering for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Roy Russell as guests include Walter Lind and Gail Rilne. A separate Frederick meeting of the A A R marks 172nd Battle of Lexington anniversaries and honors Persns from Frederick who attended.
Delegations from Frederick and surrounding counties met in Martinsburg West Virginia Saturday and in Manchester Thursday for missionary conventions of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland. The Maryland Congress for business women and young girls held at St John’s Lutheran Church in Martinsburg featuring morning and afternoon sessions and a dinner. Attendees included Miss Sara Simpson and other group officers, with Mrs Andrew Theisz and Mrs Morrie Zumbrun in the auxiliary, and Gladys Broeker named new president. Morning devotionals were led by local leaders and speakers addressed themes on prayer gifts and action with Norma Bloomauist delivering key remarks. Frederick participants listed include Mrs Garrett Mrs Smith Mrs Flook and several others attending in support.
Eight people killed and several injured in Maryland weekend highway accidents. A taxi and truck collided on Route 40 west of Hagerstown killing James Lea and others. victims include Charles Patton of Baltimore and Frank Leite of Washington. Others died in Silver Spring and surrounding areas amid train and vehicle incidents.
Funds are running short for the hospital project with work halted to avert a funding gap. The Building Commission has formed Fred Props Tractor to oversee the efforts and aims to complete the steam theater fixture installations. Total cost remains around $370,000 with $70,000 to $300,000 funded by pledges and county residents contributing about $80,000 so far. Discontinuing work delays the December 1 completion target.
Miss Inez June Fair and Eugene Eyler of Baltimore married at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Dr. W V Garret presiding. Bride to reside where he operates a gas station. she is a stenographer. The ceremony featured family attendees and a reception for immediate families.
Rev Glenn Stahl officiates a bride’s uncle and aunt wedding with 125 guests. Mrs Furs, a Hi School graduate of 1929, a Mdare from 1940, and residing on the farm at Tom's Cburg, attended the event. The couple’s home is noted as on the farm, with plans linked to Emmits.
Croswell fined $100 on costs by Magistrate Edweary J. Smith in Peoples Court for driving drunk. He appealed to the Circuit Court after pleading not guilty. Arrested on Route 310 near Poolesville by State Trooper R. F. Stone, the incident involved multiple tires and vehicle infractions.
VA says about 1500 veterans receiving 10 percent malaria disability will have benefits discontinued automatically after one year if they suffer relapse or recurrence of malaria during the past year. Samuel Weston, Frederick VA Office officer in charge, noted the process and timing.
The arts head Miss Greia Smith and several attendees observed Lily Pons presented with a record album gift at the library. Four albums will be available for loan. Greul, principal of industry, attended amid mentions of gasoline as a by product.
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