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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
A garbled 1934 page mixture discusses war debts and national status debates, praises postal service efficiency, Christmas seals, and public appeals for gifts to arrive by Christmas. It references Mrs Edward and Wallis, U.K. and Baltic topics, and various opinion fragments from readers.
Pearl Buck writes the biography of her missionary father in Mighty Angel. The text reflects a strange, fascinating, occasionally appalling fury as it portrays his faith and sacrifice. Buck’s father, born in Virginia before the Civil War, devoted his life to missionary work in China and paid a heavy personal price.
Mra Hrien Hartman, long resident of 14 Buildie Street in Wallmore, faces eviction by new property owners who claim rights to the former Sinpron residence. Attorneys pursue the move, with Hartman contesting in cash terms and seeking to remain in the home amid the ownership change.
Fragmentary OCR item reports a marriage license in Vagorytown to Howard CG Marker with names Robine, age 10, and Mannratonat mentioned alongside locations Meidtetown and Yer VW.
A retrospective column recalls the 1910 Frederick fire losses with John Rouver clearing ruins and timbers readied for rebuilding. Mary Gittings, daughter of John Weer, and Burkittsville residents are noted, along with other local obituaries and business ties.
The piece notes a revival in capital goods demand across industries as railroads invest in locomotives and cars, utilities expand generating equipment, and factories increase capacity. It highlights recovery in consumer goods and a pivot toward infrastructure and machinery, signaling a broad economic upturn by mid-1935.
At the Brunswick chapter of the Eastern Star the annual election of officers was held. Worthy matron Louise Pree, worthy patron Wm. B. Dixon, associate matron Mrs. Russell Litten, associate patron John B.R. Kirk, secretary Mrs. Wm. E. Dixon, treasurer Mrs. Myra Edmonds, conductress Mrs. Elia Litten, and associate conductress Mrs. Joanna Highman were chosen. The installation is set for January 7.
Mrs. Orrison of Brunswick sustained a painful injury to her right hand when the rear deck of her automobile fell and caught it. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon in Frederick. No bones were believed broken despite the severity of the hurt.
A packed retro item lists anniversaries from 1740 through 1925, noting figures like Humphry Davy and Henry, plus a Supreme Court note on Prohibition. It includes a long, jagged historical timeline, with scattered birthdates, deaths, and a brief horoscope segment. The piece mentions notable dates, places such as Middletown and Albany, and references to U.S. governance and law.
Fragmentary OCR reads a Bible thought about mortality and riches with garbled phrasing. It cites Psalm 40 10 and contains scattered archaic wording referencing death, beasts, and 'ingots' with unclear attribution.
An article discusses widespread concerns about hearing loss in U S children and the rise of modern devices for ear health. It notes the potential links to infections and environmental factors and mentions the need for regular hearing testing and early treatment to protect hearing ability. It also describes symptoms like ringing, throbbing, and a fluttering sensation and explains possible medical avenues and the role of blood flow and pressure.
The Frederick chapter of the DAR held a Christmas party at Mr. D. Ghester Kemp's home with festive greens and lights. Members exchanged gifts for the Salvation Army, sang carols, heard readings including works by Dickens and Tennyson, and planned future activities including a clothing drive for Pleasant Valley School in Tennessee and a January card party.
In New York City the season blends community sings and revels with Broadway chatter. Alexander Woollcott lectures at the New School while Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence host a charity midnight performance. Walter Tettley, a 14 year old radio veteran, bought a yacht with sponsor support. The Holmeses of Baker Street centers on Shir ley, not Sherlock. A hotel insomnia tale traces noises to Mayor LaGuardia’s taxis and buses. John J. Woelfle hosts Santa Claus dinners at the Hotel McAlpin, inviting 500 costumed visitors. last year only 150 came. Gilbert Miller hires George Macready to play a Teutonic prince after spotting a scar from a Jersey City auto crash.
Community highlights include Misa Oneida Dern visiting relatives then returning home in Grtlyzburg. Mrs Marty Craig and Dr and Mrs Olmstead of Washington DC calling on Mrs Bowle Mehring. DeWitt Haines back home after months in Bale Amore and New York. Mrs Beatie Mehring off to York PA. Several gatherings, calls, and visits noted among local families, churches, and schools in Dec 17 roundup.
The fragment presents a dated note praising Mary Faher who writes the Saturday Chat for Frederick Dalk News. It references presents and a king and a bird image, but the garbled text obscures clear facts or a coherent event.
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