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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix urges mothers to stop undermining newlyweds by meddling in private life. She argues persistent interference, praise of wives’ shortcomings, and material envy foster alienation and divorces, warning that jealousy harms family harmony more than any external threat.
The ripening of American crops showcases energy, skill, science, and invention in food production. Farmers and contributors deserve praise for boosting supplies to meet global needs and aiding welfare and prosperity. The world watches as hunger is eased and agriculture progresses.
The U S Chamber of Commerce issued a 16 page booklet warning businessmen to watch for danger signals and storm warnings to avoid boom bust cycles. It notes no fixed normal relations between prices supply and demand and urges caution on over expansion and overbidding for scarce resources.
August 31 1898 notes report Moberly son of Clin ton Moberly injured by thorn during bathing. Union Knitting Mills prepares to resume work after two week operator vacation. Bowly couple narrowly avoids collision with train on Buckeystown pike. Charles Ridgely leads excavation on East Patrick street for two new houses for Adolphus Hahn. Funeral services held for Henry Frederick Knock cabinet maker who immigrated from Germany and ran a 20 year business on South Market Street.
A 1928 recap highlights street sweeping hindered by parked autos, Mayor Cal der urging merchants to sweep streets at night. Frederick Lodge of Elks won best marching band appearance at Annapolis convention with a Barbara Fritchie house float. Don Williams, son of Rev and Mrs G Ellis Williams, cut his leg after slipping near the municipal pool. Master R L Warfield Jr. of Dill Avenue underwent tonsil surgery at Frederick City Hospital.
Two Maryland National Guardsmen from Pocomoke City forfeited $10 collateral each after admitting guilt to discharging firecrackers within city limits. Edward R McDonald age 25 and Edward P Booth age 21 were arrested near Frederick’s Square Corner by Officers Stook Twentee and Boone and jailed for booking.
In Stockholm Sweden on August 30 delegates at the 17th conference urged nations to ban atomic and germ weapons and prohibited gas arms. A final session approved a convention to protect civilians in war time extending protections to noncombatants such as the sick wounded and others.
Washington notes a carnival of publicity surrounds Alger Hiss and the House Un-American Activities Committee. The televised hearings, reporters, and cameras draw attention as critics question due process while Hiss defends himself with poise. Also referenced: Burma's turmoil and strategic concerns shaping American aid.
The article outlines cool spell from Wednesday to Sunday with warmer weekend conditions and light rainfall. It notes showers possible Friday to Sunday for Western Maryland and Delaware area, with temperatures 1 to 2 degrees above normal and about 4 inches of rain across the section. A separate item reports a fallen limb on West Church Street injuring property.
Washington notes mark the death of Charles Evans Hughes. The piece recalls his public service from governor of New York to secretary of state and chief justice, praising his intellect, reforms, and pivotal role in foreign policy and judicial history. It notes admiration across parties and contemplates his near presidency.
Queen Wilhelmina ends her long rule as she prepares to abdicate in favor of Princess Juliana. Crowds in Amsterdam greet the monarch as she spends her final week on the throne, with Juliana and Prince Bernhard presenting the royal family at Dam Square.
English Lesson by W L Gordon teaches usage tips misused words and pronunciation. It highlights choosing larger for two items and the word lucrative meaning profitable with example sentence.
Community Players announce a second series of experimental half hour radio scripts to air each Monday at 9 30 p m on the local station. Last night the cast presented Ben Hur directed by Mrs Malcolm Baer with Jas Rimsburg Jr and Richard L Shoemaker in key roles. The group seeks new tryouts for parts and encourages former members to participate in workshop radio acting.
Activ before Magistrate Alton Bennett in Peoples Court this morning led to collateral forfeiture for alleged violators. Arrests were made by State Treasurer Charles D McLane. Offenders include C H DeWitt Henneth Bond and R E L Garvey D2 John A Wivell with various fines for traffic violations and driving offenses.
Highlights anniversaries of notable figures born in France Ohio Pennsylvania and New York and lists birthdays of William Saroyan Frederic March Arthur Godfrey and others. Includes Today in History events from 1857 1864 and 1944 1945 and a brief horoscope with cautious social traits.
Mrs Gould Wickey president of the Woman s League at Gettysburg College will be guest of honor at a Frederick County chapter luncheon Wednesday at one o clock in the Old Chapel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The program includes greeting by Mrs Wickey vocal selections by Edward Rose USN and fashion show by local models with dresses courtesy of Gilbert s and Kemp s Stores.
A public sale of J. E. Engle in Unionville saw the six room weatherboarded house and three quarters of an acre withdrawn at a bid of 4900 dollars. Personal property sold well. Glenn Trout acted as auctioneer and R L Kelly served as clerk.
Court equity cases list names as Roger L Winpigter versus Hilda P Winpigter for absolute divorce. Marriage licenses issued include Robert Charles Walter and Viola Tracey. Rodney E Lentz and M Jean Blumenzuer. Otho Ambush and Jessie May Herbert. James F Harris and Dorothy Lee Jones. Raymond E Backus and Dorothy Myra Chapman. Charles Milton Peacock and Joyce F Burns. Robert S Jackson and Katherine A Jones. plus others. Property deeds show transfers such as Susan Thomas to Jack Emmert and wife. Jennings W Brown to John E Hough. Mered J Painter to Noel H Gross. and several other conveyances with associated counties and sums.
A man helps rescue a woman trapped between a subway car and the platform. He directs passengers to stabilize the car and shift weight to free her, showing practical courage in a crisis. The episode illustrates everyday greatness and collective effort among strangers.
From a NEA feature by William E. McKenney, a card show session demonstrates a four handed deal with Leslie Even Roberts of New York City guiding the play. Roberts defeats the contract with careful ruffing and two finesses, using the deuce of spades to enter dummy and secure the four spades. The segment also notes an Axline reunion at Braddock Heights and a church class outing with a hot dog roast.
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