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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1947
Page
4
The frederick paper announces its daily issue details and mailing rates for subscriptions. It notes it is published by the Great Southern PTC FG Co with section timing and post office entry.
The House passed the labor bill by 305 to 107, signaling strong public support. It repeals parts of the Wagner Act, bans wide bargaining, and allows a government injunction in disputes affecting general welfare, while preserving collective bargaining and expanding union power. The Senate faces pressure to respond.
Deeds recorded in the county office show transfer of several properties. C. Bover and Mrs. Leonard C. Bover convey three Burkittsville district properties for about 16000 on 220 estimated acres. Richard A. Boyer receives two farms totaling about 232 acres for roughly 16000. Gilmore R. Flauti sells to Janie J. Crummill a Clarke Place property for around 14000. Elmer L. Stockman sells to John W. Starr Jr. a property on 10 street for about 14000.
April 23 1897 report notes Arthur DeLashmutt son of E T H DeLashmutt had an x ray photo of his lit leg shown at City Opera House by Prof Hemme State Normal School with local physicians watching The piece mentions GOP post office contention involving John Porter J Wrench and L Baltimore papers state Frederick expected to be assigned to the State meeting and ridership discussions unfold
Twenty years ago items note weather in Frederick county and a trolley wire near Hezerstown and Frederick Road that broke near Fifth and Market streets. Traffic was diverted to Market Street while repairs were made.
Washington April 23 editorial condemns the Senate labor relations bill as ambiguous and a hodgepodge. It argues it fails to define unfair labor practices by unions and would push disputes into courts for years. The House bill is cleaner though broader, with clear prohibitions on abuses in labor disputes.
A reader asks about marrying a chronically ailing fiancée and Dorothy Dix urges breaking the engagement to avoid a lifetime of complaints. A second letter concerns an uncertain fiancé who visits infrequently. the advisor says not to marry such a man. A third reader seeks a non drinking, non smoking, conversation capable provider. the response says good husbands exist and to keep looking.
Identical twin girls were born Tuesday morning at Western General Hospital in Baltimore to Mr and Mrs Samuel L Birely of 4307 Clifton Road Baltimore. The mother is the former Miss Margaret Donevin of Baltimore.
A list shows multiple permits approved by the city engineer including remodeling and new structures. Notable entries include 200 East Church dwelling, 306 Madison Street double garage, East Patrick Street loading platform, East Fught Street double porch, and Elmer W Singer 721 Trail Avenue balcony enclosure with costs ranging around a few hundred dollars.
Henry T. Wade professor of music and organist presents his final Hood College recital in Brodbeck Hall on Friday at eight. The program features Bach Reubke Mendelssohn Debussy Thiele Karg Elert Spaulding Stoughton McKinley and a Fifth Symphony excerpt. A formal reception honors Wade and Hood faculty before June dean appointment news.
Mrs Louis W. Putman of near Frederick is recovering nicely after an operation at Frederick City Hospital on Tuesday. Her daughter Mrs Dewey B Carter, of Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington, is here with her. Mrs Gilmore of Hamilton Route 1 has returned home from Frederick City Hospital after a week as a patient and is improving. Mr William Hobbs, chairman of the Frederick County Roads Board, is confined to his home at 240 North Market Street. Mr G Raymond Shipley is confined to his home on Carroll Parkway. Miss Clara Zimmerman, formerly ill at Moser Nursing Home, was returned to her home at 210 East Patrick Street Tuesday afternoon. The transfer was made in the ambulance of Harry E Carty & Co. Mrs Blanche Thomas Baker of 190 West South Street is reported progressing satisfactorily at Frederick City Hospital. Allen L Falhps Sr and wife county some transfers and property deals listed with various names and dollar amounts including John A McCutcheon to Maude Barker and Roy C Cutsail to Leroy B Cutsail. Other transfers include Claudia B Hess to Howard Marvin Jones and wife and Eldridge C Bover to Leonard C Bover and wife.
Court records show a bill for partial divorce and temporary alimony involving Betty Butt and Raymond G. Butt. There are mortgage foreclosures, marriage licenses, and numerous civil notices listing names and ages across multiple Maryland and nearby locales.
Marvin Hoy of Frederick High School won the Frederick County Public Speaking Contest held at Midgetown High School. He spoke on How To Determine a Feed Ration and will represent the county in the Maryland state contest at the University of Maryland on May 10. Judges included E F Helter G C Rhoderick and H R Sheema.
A letter from Mrs. Keller thanks Hollander for returning an overcoat once owned by Otho J. Keller of Frederic. The coat, part of the city's overseas aid drive, symbolized comfort and shared effort amid wartime shortages. A separate note references an Alabama coal mine trial aiming to produce new power sources for industry.
A series of death notices from Martinsburg and Frederick: infant Donald Lee Knaggs of 618 North Queen Street Martinsburg died at 6 a m on April 13 at Martinsburg City Hospital of exhaustion. private funeral services were held April 34. Mrs Esther Eloise Biser Knaggs is in satisfactory condition and plans to return home. Mrs Josephine Watkins of ledale died Tuesday at 69. survivors include husband Samuel C. Watkins, two sons Rovey Lewis and Calvin Waries, a daughter Dorsey Lawson, and several siblings. funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Esda Methodist Church Brogsville with burial in the church cemetery. Roy W Barber notes the funeral of Mrs Minnie A Virts at Adamstown. she died at 3 pm Tuesday aged 79. services Friday at 2 in St Pauls cemetery near Point of Rocks. Laura Elizabeth Jones, colored, died at 9 pm Tuesday at 66 Lincoln Apartments of complications after a long illness. 49 years old. survived by brother William H Jones and sister Ear Jones. funeral Friday at Sunny Side Methodist Church with interment in nearby cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. L Baumgardner who died Saturday were conducted Tuesday from the home of her sister in law Mrs Claggett Ramsburg 219 South Market Street The Rev W V Garrett of Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated Pallbearers included John H Grove Jr Sperry L Sterm Jesse B Anders Carlton L Baumganiner Ernest Fennedy and Marion S Misier Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery Harry E Carty Co funeral directors.
The Orphans Court probates the will of Mrs. Ethel G. Morgan leaving most of her estate to her children for immediate use. A marker for her grave is to cost no more than 590 dollars and a 500 dollar bequest goes to a friend Joseph Mazur receives a bequest for lifetime assistance. The residue and personal property are to be divided among the daughters, with an executor W Jerome Offutt named. The will, dated February, was witnessed by B Farmer and W Tam.
The Medford sale Saturday attracted many buyers from outside the state. Early American furniture, china, glassware and old brass sold well. Emmett Bowlus served as auctioneer with John S Harris as sale manager and clerk.
Washington April 23 Veterans Administration delays surface in the First Deficiency Appropriation Bill hearing as General Bradley testifies about late subsistence payments and missing school records. He cites 110000 veterans involved in administration and notes fault lies partly with records from colleges and registrar offices. Congress weighs cost cuts and oversight to improve VA services while NY State reports 95047 veterans in local centers and 372000 contacted by the VA with over 93000 in touch.
Congressman J Glenn Beall notes extensive House and Senate hearings on Wagner Act Norris La Guardia Act and related labor issues. He cites gas and oil research funding and a coal to gasoline breakthrough as well as tax and civil service examinations adjustments.
Wm Roderick announces the next club meeting will be held at the Francis Scott Key hotel on April 28.
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