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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
4
Fragmented masthead of a Frederick Maryland newspaper recounts publication details and Associated Press rights. It notes circulation rules, legal notices, and the paper’s role as a local news source with policy on corrections and retractions.
On thousands of hillsides men cut Ute spruces and firs for Christmas trees and haul them to railroad stations. The piece argues harvesting supports farmers on rough land and offers urban children a glimpse of a happier, healthier life under God’s blue sky as winter ends.
Prof William Lyon Phelps at Yale lauds Col Charles A Lindbergh for humility after his ocean crossing. He cites a biblical maxim and notes true greatness lies in modest conduct after notable deeds, warning against swelling pride.
A collage of lines from authors and leaders including Donald Richberg Phyliss Bottome Sir Robert Hadfield and George Barton Cullen. The remarks critique competition religion gratitude education and the treatment of genius versus moron, reflecting era concerns about culture and talent.
William Fints marks his 82nd birthday at home in Braddock. He is in good health and recalls serving on the Monocacy battlefield in July 1862, sharing memories of the Civil War with clarity and detail.
Hollywood writer voices skepticism about disarmament conferences. He recalls 1930 London delegates, cites Norman Davis as Roosevelt’s hired adviser, and claims conferences fuel tensions rather than prevent war, arguing nations rarely war without prior talks.
A Walkersville High School auditorium reception hosted by Glide Valley for Prof. and Mrs. Harry O. Smith celebrated their move to Walkersville where Mr. Smith serves as high school principal. The program included remarks, musical numbers in Pennsylvania Dutch, readings, and refreshments for about two hundred guests.
The Circuit Court granted an absolute divorce to Mrs Elhe Gr Rollins, colored, from 1225n R Rollins. She retains custody of their two children, with Rollins ordered to pay costs. Reno and Harp serve as Mrs Rollins attorney.
Commodore Winfield Scott Schley visited Frederick hosted by Miss Mary C. Goldsborough with a serenade from the Frederick Cornet Band and remarks on the expedition. A fire on Fountain Mall destroyed John R. Barnes’s two story frame house with 2000 dollars in damage. John H. Renn, a farmer near Jefferson, died of heart disease at 73. A cold wave brought 5 degrees. Town Creek froze. The Empty Stocking Club distributed 233 tickets for gifts at the City Opera House before Christmas. Belgi an relief in Brunswick sent eighty barrels of flour for New York boat loads. A pretty wedding was held in the Evangelical Lutheran church for Esther M. Maught and Claude A. Routzahn.
Frederick Cotillion Club schedules the annual Christmas dance for Thursday December 27 at the Francis Scott Key hotel with Tal Henrys New York orchestra and an 830 PM dinner. Club officers and guests include president Robert L Warfield and committee members Charles W Ross It, Robert D Osburn, Otho J Keller, Ti Harold Clem, Alvin G Quinn, James Harris, James Etchison, Joseph W Urner, Francis M Perrott, Paul Michiel and Robert E Clapp Jr.
The daughter of Mrs Ada M Barth of Frederick formerly of Frederick is mentioned. Mr and Mrs Earl Pleischman of 102 Pennsylvania Avenue are receiving congratulations on the birth of two daughters at Frederick City Hospital. Dr William E Ross a local chiropodist visited New York last week and attended the New York State Chiropody Association convention from Thursday to Sunday, returning Monday.
Today in History presents a list of birth and death anniversaries for notable figures including Tycho Brahe, Jonas Clark, Joseph Lane, Curtis Lindley, Hastings Hart, Louis Marshall, Ashley Robertson, and John Holloway with several dates from 1734 to 1911. It also notes key historical events like Charleston’s evacuation and George Washington’s death, and lists today’s birthdays for figures such as George S. Gibbs and Major James H. Doolittle. The Israscope commentary hints at a promising legal or political career for the day’s native.
Stanley Bury of Unionville and Miss Kithryn King of Uniontown wed in a Saturday ceremony at the Emmitsburg Lutheran church parsonage. The ring rite was led by Rev. Philp Bower. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs S A King, works at New Windsor Tailoring Co. The groom is the son of Mrs Stanley Bury and is employed in Frederick. Mrs J Witham Strine, formerly at Frederick City Hospital, returned home to 306 North Market Street and is recovering well.
In Manhattan and Harlem venues a wild festive mood swirls as crowds pack cabarets from Manhattan Music Hall to the Cotton Club. Entertainers perform amid loud revelry, jewels flash, and roll of bills. New clubs open with ambitious decor as stars shift between venues.
The Christmas seal collection marks 50 years of tuberculosis battle led by Dr. Morrys Fischein. It highlights tiny red cottage at Saranac Lake built 50 years ago by Dr. Trudeau and notes ongoing sanatoriums, treatments, and public health efforts against TB with a plea to support the cause.
The National Tuberculosis Association with 2000 affiliates campaigns for funds during late November and December through Christmas Seals one cent each. The seal commemorates the first sanatorium and modern treatment for tuberculosis, urging support to save the lives of the unfortunates by purchasing and using these seals. Dr Morris Fishbein writes in a four part series describing the disease and the battle against TB.
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