Funeral tribute for Mary Esther Tull marks loss to News-Post staff
Mary Esther Tal known as Miss Tull, longtime News-Post editorial staffer and weekly columnist Saturday Chat, dies after frail health. The poem loving obituary notes her youthful enthusiasm, poetic talent, and devotion to duty, describing her as a gallant, generous woman whose spirit inspired colleagues and readers.
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Mary Esther Tal
News-Post
Miss Tull
Mary Esther
al of Us
Tull remembered for poetry and service to Hood College
Miss Tull, a noted poet and longtime Hood College supporter, served as alumnae judge of literary prize work and held roles in the Hood Club and several literary organizations. She published Stained Windows in 1927 and Quest in 1932, cherished books, music, travel, and autographs from poets and celebrities.
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Hood College
Tribute to Mary Esther in The News Letter
Letter to the editor honors Mary Esther Tull praising her gallant spirit cheerful kindness and sharp mind. The writer recalls her sympathetic understanding of people and humanity guiding her Saturday Chat column and the warmth of her tributes to friends who died.
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Mary Esther
Mary Esther Tull
the News
In Memoriam Three Poems From Quest Two
Three poems from Mary Esther Tull s Quest 2 collection are republished here. They reflect her life philosophy death after death devotion to her mother faith in humanity and God amid sorrow. The verses describe sunshine and shadow motherhood memory and immortal spirit with notes on love, loss, and reverence.
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Mary Esther Tull
Ares
Mother Gracle
Guide to World War II death benefits for widows and dependents
Washington article outlines death pensions for widows, minor children, and dependent parents of veterans whose death or service- connected disability occurred between December 7, 1941 and noon July 25, 1947. Pension amounts vary: widows up to $80 monthly, with increases for minors. guardians receive for minor children, and dependent parents receive $54 for one parent or $30 for two. Eligibility hinges on remarriage and the wartime service window.
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Thomas M. Mial
Washington
Nother
Jim G
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Burglary Hits General Merchandise Store on Baltimore Pike
From The Columns Of The News December 15 1897 burglars entered the General Merchandise store of Wm S Ray on the Baltimore pike near Pearl and stole a small sum and about 250 dollars worth of hardware clothing and goods hauled away in a stolen wagon. An organized song of tramps is blamed. Also notes on local baseball figures joining Newark team and heavy showers causing street flooding.
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the News
Wm. S Ray
Baltimore Pike
Pearl
Frank Strawsberger
Newark. N. 3
Thomas Giltinger
Lewis Mehrling
East
Patrick Street
JOR Fire
Twenty Years Ago Locallkems Froze The Columns Of The News
A colored man was killed when his truck was struck by an automobile about two miles south of Harrisburg on the Washington road as the Negro attempted to pass a vehicle. The temperature rose to 67 degrees then fell to 34 miles away.
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Steelton
Hranstown
Washington
Frederick
Opera
Kathryn Barrick
Bernard Davis
Stewart H Brown
David Yinger
Grace Fahrney
Russell Michael
Lincoln Engelbrecht
Ralph W Marsh
Memorial Hall
Middletown
Legal rulings loom over Taft Hartley cases across nation
Two major actions under the Taft Hartley act set Friday hearings in Washington. The CIO National Maritime Union challenges requirements for non Communist oaths and financial reports as unconstitutional. The National Labor Relations Board examines charges against the International Typographical Union in a nationwide case involving about 86 000 printers and the opposition by publisher groups led by the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Testimony expected to begin January with possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Max Hall
James Macron
Washington
CIO National Maritime Union
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
AFL International
Maritime Union
United States
Great Lakes
National Maritime Union
U.S. Court of Appeals
Wilbur K. Miller
Elijah B Prettyman
U. S. District Court
Bohlitha Laws
International Typographical Union
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Robert N. Denham
NLRE
Indianapolis
Denham
Arthur , Leff
Leff
Supreme Court
Woman Dines While Carrying Handbag and Bat
A woman dines in a restaurant placing her handbag on the table and keeping a bat on her lap or on an extra chair if available. The scene focuses on her unconventional conduct during the meal.
Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Family Strain
A reader seeks help juggling four children and rising nerves. Dorothy Dix urges rest, outsourcing care, and a separation from her husband to regain balance. Other letters discuss engagement with parental permission, and a married woman torn between a neighbor’s advances, warning against harming families.
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Goerd
Amd
Dulles rebuked by Marshall over France trip clash
Washington dispatch recalls Secretary of State George Marshall dressing down John Foster Dulles for overstepping authority during a London led crisis briefing. Dulles drew criticism after privately visiting France and meeting De Gaulle, prompting press scrutiny and a Washington consensus that Republicans move foreign policy through established channels.
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George Marshall
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
New York
Wall Street
Arthur Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Marshall
London
France
Charles DeGaulle
Europe
P. S
Duiles
Truman
Land Of Plenty Is No More
Washington column warns that the United States is moving from abundant natural resources to a period of scarcity. It cites wasted wealth, rising consumption, population growth, and pressure on metals, forests, and land. It argues for conservation and equitable distribution of scarce materials.
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John Snyder
the Treasury
United States
Dwight Griswold
U. S
Greece
Snyder
New York
Globe Synd
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Senator Aiken
Vermont
U.S
America
Russia
Canada
Congo
Sen
Homer Capehart
Indiana
Clinton Anderson
Suil
Truman
Everglades National Park
Managing Scarce Resources Through New Thinking
The article argues that old copybook concepts still hold value but to balance today's scarce supply with higher demand, sound management and fresh thinking are essential. It stresses disciplined leadership and innovative approaches to allocate resources efficiently.
Why Grow Old and Live a Useful Life
The article explores why people age and how mindset affects aging. It argues genuine aging involves both physical changes and psychology, noting overeating worry and irritability hasten decline, while ongoing activity interest in others and love can extend life. A man recalls his father who lived nearly a century but died from a fall, not old age.
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Sy Eari L. Douglass
D. D
Earth
Babson Newspaper
Tough Guy To Please Wife Threatens Grand Larceny Pair
Arthur C. Welsh and his wife Ruth faced arraignment on theft charges after Welsh admitted a crime spree to impress his 24 year old spouse. Detectives described a trophy cabin stash including blood stained items, jewelry, a stolen radio, toy gear and syringes. Authorities sought more details from Columbus Union and Chicago as the couple provided addresses.
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Cumberland
Arthur Charles Welsh
Ruth
Edwin R. Lilya
Welsh
New Jersey
Hagerstown
Lilya
Columbus
Union
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Chicago
Conference at Annapolis Highlights Extension Service
The annual conference of the Extension Service and Soil Conservation Service of the University of Maryland met at Carvel Hall in Annapolis December 11 and 12. Frederick residents attended including Henry L. Shoemaker who presented a paper on support from Extension Supervisors. Also present were Miss Lou Davis Miriam Leiter H Bradley Jones and Carl R Ingling. Deeds recorded show John T Hicks selling 128 acres in Mt Pleasant for about 6089 and Virgie M Steele selling a West South Street property for about 24000.
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Maryland
Carvel Hall
Annapolis
Fredericksonians
Henry L. Shoemaker
John T. Hicks
C Milton Shaull
Mt Pleasant
Virgie M. Steele
John H. Evler
West South Street
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