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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
4
The article explains the caster undercarriage allowing planes to face closer to the wind and land in higher crosswinds. It cites Beechcraft Bellanca and DC-3 tests in Washington, suggests future city airstrips, cheaper construction, and boosted aviation activity. It also includes a divorce notice and a Central W. S. C. 8 meeting report.
Fifty years ago on April 22 1895 reports note the Nashville cruiser fired first in the war capturing a Spanish merchant ship that surrendered. The Mystic Midgets in Fairyland juvenile cantata debuted at the Opera House under Ker Mon ument Association with local children in participation. Albaugh appointed County Commissioner to fill Arentz vacancy. he is a Thurmont district farmer, recommended by Coll Rouzer. Middletown Lutheran Church Council donated funds to Reynolds post cemetery for soldier burials. G A R Frederick four lots in new cemetery. Pennsylvania Railroad employees face possible job losses. open positions exist if they enlist, with A Kemp Keefer and Lewis Bayer mentioned.
Frederick High School showcases its annual musical revue directed by Margaret Black with 180 participants. Solos and dances are performed by Elmer Wiedehof, Albert Waldschmidt, Cherd Gilbert, John W. Lar Peul Geistert, James Doub Ham Fisher, Ward Donnan and Bernhard Williamson. The Frederick Iron and Steel Company won a contract to supply new electric pumping equipment for Kenton waterworks. Mr W T Delaplains of the News-Post attends the Associated Press convention in New York.
Dorothy Dix argues women often lie about their ages while aging brings experience and beauty. She asserts age is a private matter, praises mature women for depth, and condemns the social pressure forcing youth on aging. The piece notes the unwritten law granting women leeway to claim a younger age.
The Washington West District Methodist Youth Fellowship Mid Spring Institute met in Damascus on April 16 to 18 with about 15 attendees. Sessions on home church school community and world led to a Sunday service where Dr Clifford Homer Richmond urged vows to Christian service. the cross and colors of blue and gold highlighted the theater stage.
Dale Daniel Austine and Vivian Dorothy Trasbaugh both of York Pa. David F. Pingenfelter and Georgia Met m of Baltimore widower and Helen Van Buskirk both of Lewisburg Pa. Property transfers include Robbert on Holland to Ricketts and others in county. Various deeds involve Calimer, Keiler, Weagley, King, Pickering, and Eyster with sums noted.
Washington strategists weigh options for a possible clash with the Soviet Union by mid June. Joint Chiefs of Staff debate scenarios from uprisings to coups, with Italy’s election results and Western Europe as context. Eisenhower and Allen plan 10 day talks amid drafts for 1943 political maneuvering. Knights of Heralds luncheon notes follow.
A Today In Washington survey argues that the Lewis led strikes since 1919 produced major gains for the miners. It cites wages, shifts, travel time, welfare funds, state compensation, and pay differentials as outcomes, while noting a $1.4 million fine and repeated contempt convictions.
Anniversaries mark Jonathan Dickinson born Hatfield Mass 168%-Michael Hillegas born Philadelphia 1729 Uriah Levy born Philadelphia 1792 Alexander McCook born Columbiana County Ohio 1831 Julius Morton born Adams Nebraska 1832 Ellen Glasgow born Richmond Virginia 1874. Historical notes include Washington’s 1793 neutrality proclamation and 1886 labor board proposal by President Cleveland. Also listed are birthdays of notable figures and a brief horoscope.
Two copies of the Frederick Fown Herald dating to 1804 and 1808 were shown in The News-Post offices by Roger J. Layman of Walkersville. The 1804 issue lists nine Marine Corps deserters with rewards, runaway slave ads, a House of Delegates note on a road lottery, and an administratrix sale of copper still and boiler. The 1808 issue features less local news but ongoing runaway ads and wool processing machinery listings by William Gibbs at Hobbs mill Linganore Frederick County.
The Keystone Honor Society at Hood College held a White Dinner in Coblentz Hall after a formal initiation in Bredbeck Hall. New members of the class of 149 are Marian Davidson Bro ism Martha Ki cx Ritternesh Joan Schmitt and Mary Wriz. Faculty and society officers included Rev ciety 2 chairman Martha M. Biiney and Katharine E. Durrow. Members of the class of IMB listed include Anne Cheney Jean Oliver Bette Blome Mary Ebien Eppiey Phyllis Muir Polly Smith and Nancy Smith.
Eureka Kansas April 22 American farmers last year grossed about thirty billion dollars the peak of prosperous years. Will their good luck hold in 1948 Planting intentions show a larger acreage of principal crops than in the past three seasons Weather and European crops will influence final yields. Prices may stay lower while domestic demand remains strong and government supports hold at 90 percent of parity. Merchants should prepare to capitalize on profitable farm markets in 1948.
A quiz excerpt answers questions on Atlantic Pacific distances between Bruik Georgia and near San Diego California, the MCA founder Sir George Williams in London, how England selects a court poet Port Laureate, and Lake Pontchartrain described as a land locked salt water bay.
Instructional note on bridge counting by William E. McKenney for NEA Service. Explains point and combined count guidelines to bid no trump, respond to partner, and decide when to pursue slams including examples and overcall considerations.
A Germantown man with three prior reckless driving convictions received a 90 day Rockville jail term and a $150 fine on a manslaughter charge tied to a November 29 collision that killed Walter Stewart of Gaithersburg. Judge Alger Barbee noted collateral forfeitures and the defendant, Leslie E. Mullineaux, 27, appealed and was released on $1,000 bond.
The Frederick Civic Club met April 19 with Mrs. Cliffe presiding. Mrs. Meredit Mackler spoke on Peace in Service describing Church World Service Center at New Windsor and relief operations. A bake sale May 1 at 40 East Patrick starts 2 30 a m to aid overseas relief. Delegates reported on the Maryland Federation of Women Clubs convention in Baltimore and a district meeting planned for Cumberland.
The New Market Homemake club met April 9 at Mrs. Jessie Shawbaker's home with eight members and one visitor. President Mrs. Lucien Falconer led the meeting, and reports from treasurer Mrs. Relph Grinder and director Mrs. Shawbaker were given. Delegates to Federation shared day highlights, and members planned Homemakers Week activities including church visit, Garden Club tour, and decorating Myer’s grocery window. An art show trip, wardrobe planning demonstration, and book teaser were noted along with an apron auction and refreshments.
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