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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix advises that a young woman contemplating marriage must examine herself the man she will marry and marriage itself. She warns many brides ignore deeper questions and only focus on the wedding. lasting success requires temper control, love, and readiness to endure hard times.
A historical reflection argues Westerns' Western horses and settler era fade as Hollywood shifts to machinery and modern life. It suggests audiences miss simpler times while producers profit from horse-centered features and the public clings to nostalgic depictions amid rising mechanization.
A letter from Cyril Kleon, chairman, expresses appreciation for the Frederick News and Post in publicizing the Key Memorial celebration. He credits the paper and staff with strong community support and believes their coverage helped ensure the event’s success.
The sale of Mrs Sidney R Wolfe’s property at 14 Record street to the Home for the Aged closed for $5000 cash. Can ning factories have little corn but expect full run after rains. Emancipation Day at the Fair grounds led to fights with sheriff deputies called in, one man brandished a revolver and a razor. The News editorial laments Frederick’s slow street improvements compared with Cumberland Hagerstown and Laurel. Willis D Burdeste of Damascus elected secretary treasurer and examiner of the Teomery unity School Board.
Storms battered local areas with flooding and stranded boats while a fire destroyed a farm outbuilding near Tanertown. Miss Bertha Loomis of Hood College sustained injuries in a road collision in Quincy Massachusetts and was hospitalized. Pete Keefer an 18 year old from this city won the regimental boxing title at Camp Ritchie in elimination rounds.
Local Boy Scouts from Frederick area conclude a week at Camp Theodore Roosevelt Willows returning Saturday. About 350 Scouts from the National Capital Area Council attended, with strong representation from the Francis Scott Key District. Frederick troops include Troop 2811 and Troop 266 among others with sponsors and leaders listed.
The report notes 0.58 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 3.30 a m. August 1947 recorded 3.44 inches for August to date with a 5.43 inch excess by August 1 1948. Yesterday high temperature not specified. last night low was 65 with a year-ago low unknown. Sun sets 8 10 p m today and rises 6 21 p m tomorrow. Moon rises 9 p m. Monocacy River is muddy at Buckeystown Dam while the Potomac is clear at Knoxville.
Washington Daybook reports on Indian mistreatment accusations by Thunder Bolt Left Hand, Mission Indians of California pressing legal claims to tidelands, and Norman Littell’s defense. It also recounts U S tensions with Britain over the Arab Legion in Palestine, noting Truman’s push to withdraw and British reaction, with details on forces and funding.
Aug 12 Baltimore reports that adjutants general of Maryland Virginia and West Virginia condemned a Defense Department committee proposal to federalize the National Guard. They argued the move could erode state control and complicate disaster response.
Washington reports Assistant Attorney General Vincent Quinn handled evidence in the New York Federal grand jury probe of alleged Communist spies and now may seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from New York City’s district. Critics urge full disclosure to restore public trust and prompt congressional action on federal procedures.
Betty Sullivan reviews The Voice of the Turtle at Mountain Theater praising Kathy Eames as Sally Middleton and Jean Osborn as Olive. Barnet Biro shines as Bill Page while a standout three room set with a working kitchenette showcases strong production values for a summer stage.
Know America Today's anniversaries list notable figures born or died, plus historical milestones. Names include Roberts Rinehart, Otto Struve, Mark May, and others with dates and places noted. also highlights from Tecumseh to Edison phonograph and Spain-US protocol events.
Investor column argues Dewey Truman contest and price policy will keep prices high until a bust. Notes proposed excess profits tax and rationing may fail peacetime needs, urges curbing government spending to deflate purchasing power and prevent unemployment.
Harry Clinton James a longtime tailor of 275 West Fifth Street died suddenly after an operation. He leaves wife two sons and daughters Mrs Nelson Pearce Cumberland Mrs Robert MacDougal Mrs John Duth Washington Louis P James and others including Frant James Harry T James and Mrs James plus one brother Edward James Twenty-two grandchildren and 732 great grandchildren. R Etchison and Son funeral directors. Funeral Saturday at two from East Church Street with interment Mount Olivet cemetery.
A compact excerpt discusses the burden of public scrutiny and the need for patience and humility as a native's true character is clouded by personal fault. It emphasizes restraint in the face of social pressure and the impact of self-awareness on public perception.
Multiple deaths are reported including Mrs. Alice E. Loy widow of John W. Loy who died at a niece’s home. Mrs. Alice Centolia Snoots of Creagerstown aged 71. Mrs. Minnie E. Norris of Locust Valley announcing Leo W. Powers death in Grants Pass Oregon. Jennie H. Baker widow of George F. Baker dies near Braddock Heights. services set in Thurmont Mountaindale and Frederick with funeral directors Creager and Son and Etchison and Son.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday August 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Le BE Krietz in Mont. honoring Lawrence Noid and Mrs Krietz whose birthdays were August 6. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lewis Krietz, Mr and Mrs Emanuel Kolb, and numerous Kolb family members. Refreshments were served in the afternoon.
Market price listing shows grain values for wheat barley and corn. The OCR lacks full figures but indicates daily price quotes in bushels. Local buyers and sellers monitor these figures for cash grain transactions and market trends.
The body of Sgt Roland E Moss killed in France on December 17 1944 will be buried Friday in his native cemetery. A military funeral with guard and color detail will begin at 3 PM at Brunnswick and proceed to the graveside Services will be conducted by Rev Dr H C Erdman. Moss son of Mrs Alice Stewart and the late Clarence E Moss belonged to K P Lodge 722 Brunswick and the Knoxville Lutheran Church He was 22 and served as a non commissioned officer with the 87th Infantry Regiment First engagement was in France where he died Burial will follow in a nearby US cemetery under the care of C H Feese and Bros funeral directors.
Funeral services were held for Birs Efe Creeger at a Thurmont residence with Rev. Charles Corbett officiating. Burial followed at United Brethren cemetery. pallbearers included family and local neighbors. Also noted were services for a Sanatorium patient at Ridgeville Alcthcodist church and a infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Sirk in Walkersville with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
The crew of the Swedish freighter Axel Salen kept a night vigil in Chesapeake Bay as a fire flared in the hold near Baltimore. Fresh threats surfaced after the blaze was discovered soon after the ship neared Baltimore harbor, raising concern of possible trouble.
The Yaneytown Chamber of Commerce plans a farewell for the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger service on its final run. Members will board the 10.02 arrival in Taneytown, travel to Frederick, and return by 2 15 P M after a two hour layover, with crew and train photos to be taken.
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