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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1948
Page
4
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains scabies is caused by a skin burrowing insect and tends to itch most at night. Treatments include sulfur pastes, soap and water, rotenone lotion, and chemical agents like benzobenzoate and DDT under careful use. Change and launder clothing and bedding. dry cleaning may be needed. many cases cure with early diagnosis and proper treatment.
The piece recalls the 30 year progress since the commemorative Key stamp and the 50th anniversary of the Ker monument at the poet’s grave. It contrasts past telegraphs and horse power with cars and radio, praises American growth, and urges rededication to the national anthem and liberty.
English history of the 16th century highlights Sir Francis Drake and the Golden Hind a ship famed for Spanish treasure raids. Overburdened by gold and silver Drake’s crew faced ruin yet endured repairs and peril to return home, while many discard cargo in the sea of destiny as hearts cling to cherished treasure.
Weather report shows August rainfall to date 3.36 inches versus normal 2.81. August 1947 total 3.44 inches. Excess rainfall through August. High yesterday not listed. Overnight low not listed. Sun sets 8.14 p m, rises 6 18 a m. Moon rises 12 44 p m, sets 11 33 p m. Monocacy at Buckeystown Dam cloudy. Potomac clearing on Maryland side at Knoxvi.
The writer complains about overselling and misinformation. He questions why people are told comforting falsehoods rather than honest facts and asks readers if they are similarly displeased with deceptive rhetoric.
Aug 9 1898 Frederick features the Fourth Regiment U S Artillery band arrival, a gala unveiling of the Key monument, a cemetery parade, and an original Folger McKinsey poem amid showers. Died Creagerstown farmer George W Ogle at 66. soldiers from Fortress Monroe in fraught furlough. a trolley cow incident near Biddletown as crowds gather.
Approximately 530 persons attended the annual children carnival in Braddock Heights auditorium under the Community Center. Frederick won fourth place in the Blue Ridge League by defeating Hanover 6-0 behind Bill King’s four‑hit pitching. Mr Oliver C Warehime, secretary of Mutual Insurance Company and Frederick County Fair, is seriously ill at home. Alderman George William Shipley observes his birthday and receives congratulations.
Washington Daybook by Tris Coffin awards kudos and cabbage to U S Senate members. It highlights Forrest C Donnell as conscientious and cautious, Alben Barkley as loyal and persuasive, Ralph Flanders as practical and reforming, John C Stennis as gracious and persuasive, and critiques others as lacking.
In the 1946 election flap GOP nominee OConor questioned UAW Ford Pac. Taft of Ohio criticized pork barrel appropriations, urging restraint on public works when private construction is strong. He argued no basis for increasing public works amid a booming private sector.
Cornelia quotes praise for an article on mother and son as adults, arguing the wife and mother-in-law feud wrecks marriages. The letter urges mothers to accept grown sons’ new life and to avoid ongoing battles, suggesting daughters-in-law deserve fair treatment.
Post office officials from neighboring states gathered in Frederick to watch first day sales and cancellation of the Francis Scott Key stamp. Mayors from Gettysburg and Dover attended with local post office staff. Guests toured Mt Olivet, praised a souvenir folder, and a luncheon featured a key shaped table and flowers donated by Frederick residents. A large news and radio operation set up at the Key hotel to cover the events and the ceremony.
Know America Today's Anniversaries lists Adoniram Judson born in Malden Massachusetts and later lost at sea on April 12 1850, Solomon Juneau founder of Milwaukee born near Montreal November 14 1856, Henry Bowdoin Bowdoin Boston physician abolitionist born Salem 1808 died 1892, Robert Judson inventor explosives born New York died San Francisco 1893, William Morton dentist from Worcester claimed ether anesthetic born 1793 died 1858, Norman Davis Red Cross leader born Bedford County Tennessee died 1944. Also notes Zebulon Pike journey from St Louis 1805 DeWitt Clinton locomotive 1831 Webster Ashburton Treaty 1842 Walden 1851 Russo-Japanese talks 1905. Birthdays include Kenneth Scott Tufts Yale, Austn Perdue, Joseph L. Egan, Frederick Knuvel, Mario Young, Wilbur Smith, Thomas Gatch, Warren Draper. Horoscope included.
Miss Kathleen Smith wed Austin L. Rice at Bethany Lutheran Brunswick with Rev. Ralph A. Miller officiating. The couple's reception followed at the bride's mother's home before their trip to New Jersey. Also, Florence Leatherman married Robert Bruchey in Johnsville. Ethel Hughes wed Lloyd Reed at Emmitsburg Reformed Church with reception in Emmitsburg and trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. A sports note mentions a new golf ball boasting 20 percent higher rebound from 20 feet.
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