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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

4

Auto safety urged as roads need fixing and drivers cautious

Clifford J. Fletcher, New York motor vehicle commissioner, urged car dealers in Jamestown to accept the car as essential while warning that road neglect and poor driving cause a high blood price. He called for safer roads through rebuilding and stricter driving habits, noting money is needed for highway improvements to reduce fatalities and injuries.

Clifford J. Fletcher New York Jamestown New York State

Answers and Answers: Cost of a modern submarine

Modern submarines run from five to eight million dollars. Einstein's theory discusses curved space, time as a fourth dimension, and mass energy equivalence. Tektites are glassy nodules from high velocity meteorites found in museums. Atomic bomb exposure may affect future generations. effects may not appear for generations. About 1,700,000 HCich members exist.

Lecture on Character by Rev Dr John S Stahr at Women's College

Fifty Years Ago Local Items records a lecture by Rev Dr John S Stahr president of Franklin and Marshall College on Character to a large audience at the Women's College. Other notes mention Henry Lorentz walking after illness, John T Brosius' bicycle fall, Walter R Rody named postmaster at Mt Airy, and food prices with strawberries drops and lettuce deals.

John S. Stahr Franklin and Marshall College Women's College Walter R. Rody Mt Airy E. A. Anderson Rudy Riz. Airy President Harrison

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From the Columns Of The News

April 24 1827 items recount unseasonable frost and cold damage eateries. A church box theft at St John s church netted about 150 dollars. A German police dog attacked Mrs Shook injuring her arm. A fire fueled by a north wind destroyed Green Poole s dwelling and the Hilton store in Clarksburg, with losses over 5300 dollars.

the News Frederich St. John’s Church William T. Shook West Patrick Street Green Poole Hilton Roger Murphy Clarksburg

Senate backs Greek Turkish aid as U S policy move

The Senate votes to support American aid to Greece and Turkey, with strong cross‑party support. The action aims to counter Soviet influence, bolster smaller nations, and show U S commitment in Europe, signaling a stance against communism and a move toward American leadership in the region.

Washington United States Senate Greece Turner League of Nations U. N League Americas Near East Congress America Russia Moscow Turkey Bil Rutsig Europe United Tweefer Byrnes Stuttgart United States Senate Sions United Nations Ho Arguthe U.N Security Council

Dorothy Dix on babies as home wreckers and family quarrels

Dorothy Dix argues that infants, especially first babies, cause jealousy and frequent conflicts in families. She notes grandparents, co respondents, and parental loyalties complicate marriages as babies incite disputes over care, food, and discipline. The piece satirically links baby innocence to domestic upheaval.

Villian

Lewistown Homemakers Club Demonstrates Buffet Etiquette

April meeting at Mrs. Lewis Mariz home Yellow Springs featured a buffet service demo by Mrs. Clarkson Kelly with assistance from Mrs. Martz and coffee poured by Mrs. Mehri Ramsburg. The group discussed bus trip plans, Home Demonstration Week themes, and an annual flower exchange set for May 22.

Lewistown Homemakers Club Clarkson Kelly Lewistown Kelly Jed Cleen Guy Stull George Arnold Paul Buhrman Florence Kells Randolph Siul Sieben Foster Albert Powell Tomer Taner Frederick Mar Iq Scouts of Church G Lievd Powell Mer Mirs Red Cross Atber Powel Irs Roberts Ernest Asterback Mehr Ramsburge Bey

West East split looms in Republican power fight

NEA dispatch from Washington reports a looming East versus West split among Republicans over Western development funding. House panels consider reclamation and power policy tied to a plan to restrict new construction and redirect treasury receipts, threatening major Western projects and potentially costlier rates.

Peter Edson NEA Washington House of Representatives House Interior Department Bureau House Public Irrigation Wwe Department of Congress Truman Robert F. Jones Ohio Treasury West Oregon Homer Angell Walt Horan Henry Jackson Jones Bureau of Reclamation Robert F. Rockwell Canada Rockwell National Reclamation Association William Lemke North Dakota National Reclamention Association Persgressman Rockwell Jor

Babson's five-year forecast on U S policy and markets

Roger Babson outlines a cautious five year vision influenced by U S policy and global tension. He warns of labor strife consumer price declines and potential political disruption plus a shift toward central western self sufficiency. He classifies investments into safest bomb targets and semi protected with emphasis on decentralized assets and food related firms.

Roger W. Babson Eureka Kansas Russia Roger Sabsem U. S Washington Truman Central West United States New York Pub. Financial Bureau

Emmitsburg Community Notes and Alumni Jubilees Recap

Emmitsburg and surroundings feature visits from Balti more and York families, a surprise shower for Helen Geltwicks ahead of her June wedding, and Boy Scouts activities. St Joseph's College Golden Jubilee events include Mass, a banquet, and remarks honoring long‑time alumnae with ties to the Maryknoll mission work.

Robert L. Topper Howard Sanders Baltimore Mir J. Clarence Sanders Leo Topper Helen Geltwicks Emmitsburg Boy Scouts Donald Rodgers William Sterbinsky Linwood Mich Frank Starner Eagles Russia St. Joseph's College Alu Amileto Giovanni Apostolic United States Biost Mosait College Pontifical Deacons of Honor Dorothy Carew

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses

Residents share weekend visits as families reconnect after four years. Betty Pollock stays with relatives in Als Vista. John Burdette injures his eye while playing, sees a Frederic physician. Mrs Vernon Russell stays with her mother during illness, then returns home. Catherine Wright, Mrs Frank Wire and Rebecca Gault are among luncheon guests in various towns. Red Cross drive in Clarksburg Boyds Hyattstown and Cedar Grove raises nearly 200 dollars over quota. Robert William works on North Beach Park cottage improvements. Carolyn Williams visits with friends and family.

Loretta Muth Paul Clare Douglas Sheeran Agnes Louise Cogan O'Toole Kathleen Shaw Prieur Angela Baecher Butt Ruth Conley Brown Agnes C. Cogan Waterman Celeste Schneider Corcoran Adelheit Fesenmeier Bradley Carew St. Joseph's Mary Catherine Hamm Sarah Christie Lucille Morgan Daughters of Charity Paris Lucelle Blessed Mother Mary Chane Julia Christie Clare I. Cogan Sister de Paul George Reynolds Baltimore Mollie Reynolds Clarence Shorb Annie Warner Hospital Elder Hudson Rhodes E. L. Annan, Jr Roy Overholtzer Harmey Overholzers Frasultr Airs Dotty Blanche D William Sterbinsk William Sulliv Philadelphia Sullivan George C. Nay Ray Topper de Paul Street Russell Alexander Tiwo Alexander Rupert Spring Betty Pollock Als Vista J. E. Pollock John Burdette Freder Vernon Russell Takema Park Rome Hagerstown H. Plymale Mabel Plymale P. Martin Roland M. Warfield Locust Grove Doginia Purdum Willian Purdeum Red Cross Clarksburg Boyds. Hyattstown Ceder Grove I. Hershey Avion Hi Oe Gaithersbore

Court News Equity and Divorce Filings in Harrisburg Area

District records show Rodney W. Tsem filing for absolute divorce with corespondents Alexander White and Bestrice White. Several marriage licenses and property deeds are listed, including transfers in Steelton and Harrisburg with minor sums, executrix actions, and multiple county filings involving Bryan, Blank, and Graham among others.

Equity Rodney W. Tsem Alexander White Bestrice White Mariage Alvin M. Poole EK. Smith Tromas Grzb Anna Mary Steelton, Pa Annie Mee Comer Harrisburg P. Pa Sid John W. Starr. Jr

Etiquette for Addressing Wedding Gifts

After the ceremony, send gifts to the couple using Mr. and Mrs. on the package. Before marriage gifts go to the prospective bride. after the wedding, address to the husband and wife, ensuring respectful treatment of both spouses.

Otosclerosis and its effect on hearing

Doctor explains otosclerosis a common ear condition. It involves hardening of the stapes bone and affects about one in ten cases. Prenatal care and early testing can detect deafness risk, and treatment may include hearing aids or bone conduction devices.

Wumea Ney

Walkersville Hosts Second Annual Public Speaking Contest

The Glade Valley Lions Club sponsored the second annual public speaking contest at the Community Association meeting. Eight junior and senior students spoke on topics, with Dorothy Jean Zimmerman winning second prize and Grayson Barkier earning a silver medal. Dorothy’s topic was This Is The Road Nations Organization Fail. Other contestants included Betty Strine Ruth Keeney Lee Keener and Donna Fogie.

Glade Valley Lions Club Ular Community Association Andersville Lions Club V. Skat Frederick School Mary K .Rees Woodsboro School Fac Grayson Barkier Cnool Frederick Keefer See Nations Organization Dorothy Jean Zimmerman Donna Fogie Betty Strine Criex Ruth Keeney Lee Keener

Luf's Stuff UD FRIENDS Make friends too late

In this reflection on friendship the author N. A. Lufburrow notes that good friends are priceless and should be sought, cherished, and not forsaken. The piece emphasizes the value of early effort to form lasting bonds and the pleasure of true companionship.

N. A. Lufburrow

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Museus Henry Lorentz John T. Brosius Appie Aper Hadhlyi The David Lawrence Dorothy Dix Heaven Sell Syndicate, Inc Braddock Hazel Holter Medore Reed Business Bers Albert Ae Coblentz Charles Melvin FH. Baker Brunswick Alice RR Ridgeway Knoxville Herschel C. Dean Jefferson Rachel E. Jennings Boonsboro Cara Babson Emmitsburg Nea Service Boyds Robert William North Beach Park Carlyn Williams Sunear Court News Craries Wate James H Falk W. Miller Kirde A. Buhrman Connaoy Katherine C. Graham Clarente Geeve Clegsett Ke T. West Clageett Sr. Souni Miarx Eirke Stevens Margaret Brown Ale Eucenia A Bryan Eugenia A. Bryan Mildred A. Bryan Oliver Biank Stanley E. Blank William A. O'Brien LLD Walkersville Nhiowe
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