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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1938
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from The Daily News notes publication details and policy on opinions. It references the newspaper being published and entry as second class matter, with garbled wording about reflections on characters and the firm.
The August hayfever season arrives with stories of cures and controversy. A fasting patient claims cure while pollen forecasts stay odd. New York hospitals report early cases, meteorologists note no pollen yet, and experts debate whether thoughts affect symptoms.
An inquiry into printing as the art preservative of all arts. Haarlem and Laurens Coster are mentioned as early figures, though Gutenberg is credited as the real inventor. The piece argues printing preserves knowledge across generations, enabling civilization to advance rather than stall. It emphasizes printed records housed in libraries, homes, and schools.
In Chapel Hill North Carolina on August 15 jennie wells newsom age 16 earned three scholarships from high school record and competitive exams. She chose a four year 700 dollar per year offer at Vassar College. The article notes US ranking in keep raising among nations and mentions Australia and Russia.
Bruce Catton reviews pacifist Norman Angell's critique of Chamberlain era policy. Angell argues realistic preparedness alone fails, favors collective security under Kellogg pact and League covenant, and urges peaceful change enforced by international force to avert perpetual insecurity and war.
A poem by N A Lufburrow notes how people avoid war torn regions like Algeria Liberia and China land, preferring Paris Nome or Halifax or staying home. It laments bombs and killing, claiming war changes everything and prompts travelers to quit those countries.
A pre-natal clinic will be held at one o clock on Wednesday in the Federated Charities Building.
Two venerable Frederick residents mark birthdays this week. Mrs Eliza Armstrong born 1796, lives with daughter on West Third Street, linked to Revolutionary figure Roger Johnson. Mrs Pamela Sowers nears 93, celebrates with great grandchildren at East Church Street home. Local items note Miss Florence Trail’s new book, a French literature meta treatise titled Genius and Religion and related topics.
Special agent Mark Jackson notes 269 unemploed individuals registered under the Compulsory Work Bureau program since 1917, required to obtain regular work. Cooler weather reaches Frederick with temperatures dropping from 87 to 69. Baltimore courts extend reach to new annexed areas, adding duties for State’s Attorneys. Hog farming advised as pork prices rise, with James H. Gambrill Jr. predicting better returns than selling corn at 15 cents a bushel.
The August meeting of Carroll county board of education approved resignations of Preston Wyand Elwood Beam and Rachel Gaver and the appointment of Paul Griffith as principal of Pleasant Valley with Estie Bosley as principal of West End. Appointments for 1938 39 were approved. bus routes expanded. birth certificates required for first grade entrants. September meeting announced with bus driver inspection and board session. Property purchases at public auctions listed for Winfield Linwood Uniontown and others.
The Schnauffer Hospital in Brunswick releases patient notes including Mrs Garland Dellughter improving after an operation, Mrs Sllen Dittmeyer under observation, Mr Lewis Krank home after six weeks, Jack White recovering after truck injury, Lenwood Moss improving after appendicitis surgery, Alberta Higdon home after tonsillectomy, Jane Webber and J C Holder both improving after operations, Carson Potter improving post surgery, Claire Norris hospitalized after automobile crash, Matilda Garrett recuperating at home after a fall.
A essay argues religion cannot be simplified to be fully understood and that belief in the supernatural relies on mystery. The piece asserts religion saves souls not by comprehension but by influencing lives despite the unknown, credited to Babson Newspaper Synd. A social note reports a surprise sixteenth birthday party for Madeline Lenhart near Utica with a large list of attendees and a pink white cake.
Daily lesson explains singular and plural use for family, pronunciation and spelling tips for sacrifice rescue and menu. It notes synonyms educational instructional scholastic and didactic and urges one word a day learning. The example dacile means disposed to be taught and tractable.
Multiple wedding notices detail ceremonies in Maryland towns. Helen P. Welty and Joseph H. Norris wed August 6 at Calvary M E parsonage in 2:39 PM ceremony. Jessie L Shipley and Charles Eckenrode wed at Emmitsburg rectory. Charles E Long and Gretta M Mechalske tied the knot in Reisterstown with relatives as attendants.
Miss Nannie Reddick returns home to Walkersville after treatment at Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore. Mrs Harvey Cramer of Walkersville discharged from Frederick City Hospital after major operation on July 28. Miss Janet Coblentz, Middletown, recovering at Frederick City Hospital after being struck by a horseshoe at Mt Tabor Park picnic on August 2. Mrs Mary Hooff, widow of Rev Douglass Hooff, admitted to Frederick City Hospital for observation at age 83. Miss Amelia Keeney, East Sixth street, improving at Kernan Hospital Baltimore after a monthlong stay.
Nahant Massachusetts August 15 AP Sally Clark sister in law to John Roosevelt youngest son of the President will wed George X McLanahan of New York and Watch Hill Rhode Island January 6 at Emanuel Church Boston The engagement was announced by Mrs F Haven Clark Sally is to be maid of honor at her sister Anne Lindsay Clark s wedding to young Roosevelt in June and will finish an engagement in New York prior to her marriage McLanahan a Yale graduate last year FILES CANDIDACY Rockville August 15 Sumner Wood Chevy Chase Gaithersburg tax reduction Democratic faction candidate for State Senator from Montgomery County announced he filed his certificate His is the third member of the faction to tie
This excerpt surveys Mesmer’s hypnotism origins and its modern interpretations. It explains suggestions and the hypnotic state, noting debates about pain control in surgery and childbirth, limits of reliability, and post hypnotic suggestion. It describes the typical setup and varying sensitivity among people and cautions against routine medical use.
A religious reflection cites Daniel 2 20 praising God for wisdom and might. It contrasts earthly view with eternal realities and invokes R M McCheyne's meditation on closeness to God.
A reader quiz on social usage covers hostess roles for widows, guest seating rules, butter at formal dinners, waiting for late guests, and hostess entry sequence. Answers indicate yes to hosting, yes for seating, no to butter, no to delaying dinner for late arrivals, and the hostess entering first. sample apologies and reactions for late guests follow the solution.
A compact roll of historical anniversaries highlighting births of Edward Preble Napoleon Bonaparte Sir Walter Scott and others plus events like the Calfornian newspaper The Californian founding The Panama Canal opening and air squadron accomplishments. Notable figures include Will Rogers Ethel Barrymore Edna Ferber and Lenox R Lohr with various birth years and death details.
Today Horoscope predicts strong organizational ability with a drift toward military life but warns of personal risk, possible bodily injury, and potential deception in business relations. Caution urged.
A puzzle item asks to supply missing ink in four sentences about constitutional amendments India geography Burr duel and U.S. secretary of state. It includes: original amendments called ( i, India lies between the () Sea and Bay of Bengal, Burr wounded in a duel, and Daniel C. Roper as the present secretary. Answer on Lag Page.
A writer plans a trip to New Orleans recalling Crayfish and the French Market. He names Marguerite Clark Roark Bradford Herman Deutsch Lyle Saxon and others, vows to ride Dauphin Street cars and visit Antoine's, Napoleon House, and the Absinth House, seeking summer heat and local memories.
A grapefruit sized lemon weighing one and a half pounds was displayed at the News-Post office. Miss Florence Baumgard-Ines received it from Mrs. Nora Layman of San Diego, formerly of Frederick, who picked the fruit on July 16. The note inside mentions a cornstarch salt mix to prevent hardening.
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