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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
5
The Daily News printed in Frederick Maryland cautions that all letters must bear real names and be submitted as authority for statements. It reminds readers that Associated Press dispatches are credited sources and that errors will be corrected upon notification.
A Moscow dispatch notes American industry is active in Russia seeking orders. Motor and aircraft makers lead, aided by a tech patent contract that lets Soviet firms use U S patents with technical help. Peak Soviet purchases occurred 1930 and 1931, totaling over 111 million and 103.6 million dollars respectively as credits and conditions evolved. Despite Russia building its own plants, demand for merchandise remains strong, and U S firms push forward without waiting for debt settlement or Eximbank funding.
Raymond L Ditmars of the Bronx Zoo presents vivid hunter tales from Panama jungles to Berkshire hills and Central America. The book details a cobra venom cancer study and notes it as a promising medical research field. Published by Macmillan.
A Beverly Hills reader riffs on topics to write about weddings and inflation. He cites Lady Astor and quotes a Roosevelt line about cutting the dollar into pieces, noting how big financiers resist reform and warning that printing presses can halt government action.
Charles A Summers of Middletown writes to the editor asserting he and his wife live on $105.25 in 1934 after jobs including canning, berry picking, selling walnuts, chickens, and other work. He argues many rely on Welfare Board and urges others to save and prepare for winter rather than depend on aid.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Roy G Routzahn aged 23 of Middletown and Dona M House aged 16 of Boonsboro. Miss Mary Rockwell Hood College student is spending Thanksgiving with friends in Richmond Virginia and will remain with her parents Mr and Mrs Hillary Rockwell for the rest of the holiday.
Fifty and Twenty Years Ago Today In Frederick recalls The News becoming a full sized evening paper and The Call morning edition ending as December begins. The Ground is White as farmers adjust sleigh runners and G A R Post 2 holds East Church street meeting electing officers. Also notes 1914 items include December weather, county marriage licenses rising to 537, class of 15 preparing for trip to Washington, Sister Mary Xavier vow, and the Mary Jane Stokes funeral.
A foggy Thanksgiving in Frederickton featured church services, dances at Catocin Country Club, and dinners while many stayed home. News noted county officers taking oath, court cases, and traffic injuries. Plans included a December Knights of Pythias event with Governor elect Nice, theater Christmas activities, and local housing and library matters.
Buckeystown Adamstown Harmony Grove Woodsboro clubs report Thanksgiving programs, readings, and demonstrations. Notable events include vocal duets, readings on gratitude, Bible verses, and a cooking demo. Visitors attend, monthly meetings set for December with Christmas themes.
A large butchering event occurred at the home of Earl Harp near Walkersville on Wednesday. Seven hogs totaling about 2,500 pounds were slaughtered with help from Earl Harp and wife plus a list of local neighbors including Guy and Edward Smith Vernon Smith Mrs Florence Harp and several Harp family members.
November closed with mild, wet weather as showers and light rain persisted. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 76 degrees, with 16 clear, nine cloudy and five partly cloudy days and more than a trace of rain on nine days. Planes grounded for several days due to low ceilings and poor visibility.
Daily lesson explains common word misuse and pronunciation. Today’s word fortify means to strengthen and add mental or moral strength. Example: she was fortified by faith.
The verse notes bills Goofus and Gumpus seeking work amid mockery of their skills and crankiness. It suggests each man must find a proper course to overcome trouble at the source, as voiced by N A Lufburrow.
A surprise food shower celebrated Rev. Ellis H Wagoner and family at their Mount Airy area home. Neighbors and relatives attended including Rev and Mrs Wagoner Barbara Wolf Rufus Hipkins Grace Warfield Raymond Andrews Margaret Main and many Wagoner and Main family members with games and refreshments.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that tuberculosis risk hinges on constitution heredity and environment. He notes germ variability, exposure levels, nutrition, sunlight, air, rest, and work conditions. Society can reduce incidence by controlling controllable factors and limiting exposure to large germ doses.
1783 balloon ascent in Paris by Charles balloon inflated with hydrogen gas. 1781 riots in England over fear machines for spinning cotton were to be introduced. 1866 40000 French citizens gave gold medal to widow of Abraham Lincoln. 1925 Locarno Pacts of Security signed in London by seven nations. 2816 Seth Thomas born at Thomaston Conn died there. 1826 William Mahone born in Virginia. 1888 Christine Ladd Franklin noted as scientific editor and lecturer.
New York describes a cosmopolitan scene with Broadway becoming Rue de la Play as French acts and Folies Bergere come to town. Chinatown and Little Italy burst with foreign posters and quirky shops while Meerschaum pipes thrive on Broome Street and Manhattan hosts a vast live poultry market at West Washington Market amid lawless halos.
Collection of holiday supper items includes Tuna Croquettes with creamy milk sauce and a fried finish, Cranberry Gelatin Salad with celery and lemon, and a light Cranberry Salad base. It outlines recipe steps, ingredients, and serving ideas for a four person dinner.
A clipping lists birthdays of notable individuals such as Gerard Swope and Robert Lamont with ages, plus a note on Albertus Catlin and Mark Hersey. It also includes today’s horoscope describing a vibrant but headstrong disposition and potential talent with caution about zeal.
A fragmentary note cites Zechariah 11 17 and a misprinted plea of ignorance. The text invokes judgment on a shepherd who abandons the flock and warns of a sword upon his arm and eye.
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