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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News notes Associated Press exclusive rights for news dispatches and credits, with publication standards and opinions policy. It invites corrections for any erroneous rejection or misstatement and states the paper is entered at Frederick Maryland as second class matter.
Commander Allen G. Quynn of the United States Navy returned from duty in China and warned that peace loving nations may have helped trigger hostilities between China and Japan. He cited sifting foreign ideas and Cantonese emigration as factors informing China’s rise and Japan’s response, noting a distant connection to American labor needs after the Civil War.
A North Asian dispute over Siberia Manchukuo boundary sparks confusion as Tokyo and Moscow give conflicting reports. An unbiased observer notes limited verifiable facts and cites Changku feng Hill as a battlefield example of censorship and information control abroad.
A compact guide on common misuses and pronunciations with examples. It highlights slight versus limited acquaintance, proper splits in breth ren, correct spelling of disappear, and synonyms for divine. The snippet ends with a note on temporal and eternal things.
Forty eight cast and crew travel to the mountains to film a picture with provisions for 30 days. After 20 days 18 extras are sent home, leaving 30 people on rotation. How long will the remaining provisions last these 30 people.
Bruce Catton surveys a new travel memoir by Hakos Mielebe chronicling a long Pacific cruise with a crew of scientists. The narrator blends humor with sharp critique of tourism and modern civilization, recounting the wreck near a coral reef and vivid impressions of Samoa and the South Seas.
A poetical reflection on how presidential remarks ripple through public opinion. The verse notes that leaders may regret quick statements as the news cycle continues and the public weighs every fact and reaction. It hints at forthcoming judgment from voters and press.
A compact devotional note cites Romans 8 10 about the body dead through sin and the Spirit giving life through righteousness and reflects on heaven’s care for the good, pairing biblical text with a classical reference from Ovid.
From the News columns, College trustees elect Prof J R Leslie as principal for the term. Over 400 attend the Luther an reunion led by William Schroeder, with Dorsey Waters directing the orchestra and Dr Thomas Bader organist. Also notes a 14 year old injured, potato price trends, and local wartime recruitment reminders. William L Stoner Navy League seeks supplies for hospital ship. Dr F F Holsopple speaks on the value of a college education to Christians.
Tropical plants that never flower in temperate zones bloom all summer under a special treatment at Indiana University. For about two weeks and for a few hours daily, the plant is covered with a can, simulating shorter tropical days. The method shortens the visiting plant's day to the tropics' summer length.
Dr Paul Weatherwax and Indiana University researchers crossed tropical teosinte with temperate corn using canned daylight to simulate tropical growing conditions. The experiments show many tropical varieties respond to the method, suggesting wide possibilities for blooming plants in temperate latitudes though exact ranges remain undetermined.
A collection of opinions from Louise Weiss, Homer L. Chattaux, Senator Barkley, and Dr. Charles T. Turck on democracy, gender, and leadership. The item also notes Viola Mann's suicide attempt prevented by a police intervention and Frank Mancuso's arraignment on second degree grand larceny charges.
The Maryland State Police announced the resignation of James A. West from the force effective Saturday, with Lieut-Col. Elmer F. Munshaw noting his prior attachment to the local sub-station during the past season. Maj. Munshower said Officer W. J. Chatham also severed his connection after a brief stint last year.
The text explains that Jesus never defined the kingdom of God, only described it as like something, while Paul defines it as not meat and drink but righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes the kingdom as an inner spiritual state in the heart and that divine rule brings these fruits, not material wealth or political changes.
Oakland reports the Mountain Lake Park Association property, including hotels, a lake and 215 acres, sold for about $30,000 to the Internal Character Education Association. The purchase, announced to 3,500 at Mountain Top Camp Matting, funds plans for a self help school and extended May to September summer program.
City police issued a weekend appeal to find Joseph Carter an 83-year-old Frederick resident who vanished. Described as 3 feet 4 inches tall 220 pounds with a very slow gait he wore blue trousers with a small white stripe a yellow shirt and a grey hat with a hole in the top.
Tressie Moxley of Claggettsville hosted nearly a hundred Montgomery County home demonstration club members for a all day picnic on Thursday. Evelyn W. sang with Earle Linthicum at the piano as Gaithersburg, Damascus, and other clubs entertained followed by games. Guests from multiple clubs were noted, with invitations extended to return in August 1948 for another gathering.
In Frederick county the mayor's office will hear charges of reckless driving against Dorris Witherholt tonight at 7 30. Deputy Sheriff Edgar Freeze arrested him Friday night for driving carriers too fast. DeMolay dance at Braddock Heights canceled in favor of the State Conclave ball in Washington on Labor Day. George Gibson and wife mark 50 years since their golden wedding with five bridesmaids from 50 years ago.
Health guidance explains ragweed as a key trigger for fall hay fever and notes regional differences. States such as Arizona New Mexico Utah Idaho Nevada show relief for sensitive people, while California Oregon Washington have abundant plant life. Coastlines impact pollen exposure and inland winds. A first step is to identify substances causing hypersensitive reactions and then test areas to see if symptoms lessen compared with home. The amount of pollen at contact drives the reaction.
Three traffic cases were heard by Justice Frank J. Campbell. Jane Raffensberger of Gettysburg was fined $10 for reckless driving after an accident with Edward F. Brown of Emmitsburg on the Taneytown road near Charles L. Sharrer’s residence. Brown’s reckless driving charge was dismissed. Knott of Thurmont and Sherman D. Turner of Ellicott City were dismissed after an auto crash on Route 32 near Emmitsburg. Jack J. Deckelbaum of Baltimore was found guilty of exceeding the 45 mile per hour limit east of town and fined $10. State Officer Truman Moon brought the charges.
Public etiquette questions cover arm around a girl, walking order, reading borrowed articles, and candy sharing. Answers: yes, yes, no, no. best solution is offer to pay or gift, but avoid asking for services.
New York gossip column recalls Sherman Billingsley being shaken down after lending $500 to a mystery woman who vanished with her escort, leaving questions about their luck and the club’s sharp image. Also notes on jitterbug etymology, Saul Abraham's Sixty-Seven Step Club, and George Olsen recalling Flo Ziegfeld days.
1798 William G Schauffler born in Germany, missionary to Jews in Turkey, died 1883 in New York. 1808 Albert Brisbane born in Batavia, social reformer, died 1890. 1817 John B Gough born in England, temperance orator, died 1886 near Philadelphia. 1984 Samuel P Langley born in Boston, scientist and Smithsonian secretary, died 1906. 1848 Melville E Stone born in Hudson, founder of AP, died 1929. 1861 Mary E Wood born near Batavia, librarian, died 1931 in China. 1873 Henry Suzzalo born in San Jose, educator, died 1933. 1674 Hiacomes ordained preacher by Eliot and Cotton. 1781 John Fitch demonstrates steam boat in Philadelphia. 1798 Humbert invasion lands in Ireland, captured and sent back to France. 1826 Jedediah Smith heads for California, first white east-to-west. 1831 Nat Turner noted.
A preacher and about 60 followers killed around 60 whites including women and children in November. Fear of uprising grips the region for a generation as authorities face violent backlash and social instability.
The list marks Daniel Frohman of New York born in Sandusky 87 years ago, Senator George Radcliffe of Maryland born in Lloyds 61 years ago, and others like Chester Merrill, Dorothy Parker, Willis Whitney, Freeman Tilden, Julia Sanderson, Donald C Balfour, with notes on their birthplaces and ages. Also mentions Queen Mary College London rebuilding with a newports building to open October 22.
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