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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
12
An article on thumb sucking and nail chewing as early habits and their links to nervousness and emotional factors. It suggests manicure and gentle, persistent efforts to curb the habit, exploring possible worries and avoiding punishment to encourage the child’s progress.
Washington reports timely showers and favorable temperatures aided the mid western corn crop last week while cotton fared poorly. The Weather Bureau notes excellent corn east of the Mississippi except in South Dakota and less favorable conditions in Nebraska Iowa and Missouri due to heat and dryness. Excessive rainfall hindered the cotton belt eastward and insect activity rose with heavy rains. Near record warmth in central Rocky Mountain areas increased moisture loss.
A three cent stamp marking the Iowa Territory centennial debuts on August 24 in Des Moines. The 84 by 1.44 inch purple rotary print features the Old Capitol Building with Iowa in white, the years 1838 and 1933, territorial centennial banners, and corn stalk ornament arches, with US postage three cents and denomination numerals in corner panels.
About 150 people attended the eighth annual Moore family reunion at Braddock Heights on Sunday. Officers were elected with Joan J. Moore of Frederick as president, Louis Taylor of Brunswick as vice president, Mrs V Showe as secretary, and Norman Thayer as treasurer. A program followed the meeting, listing numerous Moore relatives from Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington with many Reeds, Taylors, and Cranstons among the attendees.
In a local restaurant disturbance case Marion McKinze faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct with $5 collateral and costs. Marion Feaga forfeited $5 collateral for non appearance on drunkenness in a public place. Officer Staley and Officer Burras report William Lightner jailed for drunkenness on the street with $200 collateral and failure to appear.
In a Baltimore area home a brother buried by time reconnects via telephone with kin across Frederik and Hagerstown. The Wachter family details include Frederick C. Wachter, 71, and brothers George M Wachter and Henry Wachter, with relatives Edward Bain and a sister nearby as plans unfold for a family gathering. In Washington, August 4, the AP notes U.S. entertainment draws more family time to villages and small towns than any other pastime, with Americans spending significant portions of entertainment dollars on movies.
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