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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1942
Page
4
The 1942 notice outlines subscription costs and rates with annual and term options. It asserts Associated Press affiliation and reserves the right to publish or correct content, disclaimers on accuracy, and editorial policies. The piece ends with postal and office details marking Freder tat as the newspaper location and date.
A Wisconsin Medical Society bulletin on snoring notes it is nearly reduced to a simple matter of resonance across the soft palate and uvula. It lists causes from relaxed jaw muscles to enlarged adenoids and cites cigarette smoking as a contributing factor.
Lieut. Matthew Highlands of the Subsistence research laboratory, Chicago, notes many questions about dehydration remain unresolved. Research focuses on suitable containers and preserving perishables, with storage needed before answers. The Army is buying dehydrated foods in quantity including apples, beets, cabbage, carrots, eggs, milk, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, soups, and beans.
A Letters To The Editor writer complains about taxi cabs monopolizing the block between Court and Market on Patrick Street. Cabs double park and block traffic day and night, causing disruption and noise. The correspondent also notes night workers creating late night noise and disturbances.
In Frederick a reader complains residents ignore warnings about separate garbage and paper drop containers. He cites misplacement and reuse of old bins, even across streets, and urges city leaders to enforce rules so taxpayers heed precautions. Millard E. Bartholow Jr. signs the letter dated December 19.
In a Babson Newspaper Syndicate feature, the piece recalls Ignatius of Antioch facing execution in 116 AD and urged Christians to endure persecution with steadfast faith. It contrasts ancient martyrdom with modern trials under secular forces, highlighting resilience through Polycarp and Ignatius’s epistles.
Short poetic verse links biblical praise to Homeric ideal. The line invokes glory and peace, signaling a contrast between divine honor and earthly harmony. No concrete event or people identified in the readable text.
Fifty years ago the December 21 issue recaps odd items from the city. George James wins a bead work watch for handsomeness at a show. Kemp’s venue noted coal man's tumble down stairs. Ed Houck reports catching a full grown pole cat in his livery stable. Rev M L Maysilles describes a playful raid on him with meat and flour, then a revival sermon follows. Col John B Thomas plans a California trip to visit son Charles G Thomas at Palmetto Fibre in San Francisco, four months abroad.
Twenty years ago reports show a new fifty thousand pound sub station planned on the site of the current local station by Poomac Public Service Company. It will adjoin the older Fifth and East Streets building as part of expansion in Frederick City.
The piece argues Allied strategy links Wavell’s Burma push with North Africa New Guinea and Guadalcanal actions as a unified pressure against Germany and Japan. It forecasts Akyab as a likely first objective to open Burma supply lines, aiding China and Pacific forces while Japan redeploys forces to a new front.
The passage urges precise usage and pronunciation of English words. It highlights common missteps such as please do this at once and explains buoy and buoyancy. It also contrasts E er and Ere and offers synonyms for need and necessity followed by a daily vocabulary goal focused on imperceptible meaning and example usage.
The Societe de 40 and 8 scrap drives to aid war materiel and fund child welfare are postponed until after the new year. Chairman G Ernest Lipps says scrap remains, especially in outlying areas, while weather halted plans and some salvage was already tagged in Brunswick. If Baseline stays scarce after New Year, collections may move to another cutter for direct railroad shipment.
Washington reports upcoming War Ration Books Nos 3 4 and 5 amid growing shortages of food. Book No 2 will begin in January for two commodities including meat, with stamps and receipts handled by ration boards. Meat rationing planning led by John J Madigan ties to beef cuts and Chicago method standardization. Printing Book No 2 required massive output to serve 194 million people with 26 264 000 000 coupons.
Buckeystown Woman's Club met at Mrs. C. E. Main's home for the annual Christmas party with Mrs. Guy Bell presiding. Guests were introduced, a program featured readings and solos, gifts were exchanged, and a January meeting date was set. The Jefferson 4-H Club held its Christmas party at the schoolhouse with officer elections, a readings and music program, a spelling bee, and refreshments for members and guests.
North Africa dispatch reports President Roosevelt elevates Robert D. Murphy to Minister for his North Africa civil affairs work. Murphy, Ike's civil affairs officer and former Vichy envoy, earned the Distinguished Service Medal for early North Africa operations. He hails from Milwaukee and lives in Washington.
Charges of reckless driving and lacking license or registration were filed against Harry W. Bowers of Ridgeville after a two car crash on South Market street left seven injured. Dennis Sewell, a colored driver, was in the other car. four people were hurt. Bowers sustained a broken collar bone and is under a physician’s care at home. Several passengers including Mrs. and Mr. Orrison and Miss Huff remain under care or discharged to recover at home.
The Willing Workers Class of United Brethren Sunday school in Middletown met at Mrs. Noah Burtner’s home on Wednesday December 16 with eleven members and twelve visitors. Mrs. David Young led the program featuring songs, a Christmas scripture, a playlet, and a memory piece. Officers elected: President Vera Marker, Secretary Teddy Beachley, Assistant Secretary Rosa Minnick, Treasurer Russell Stine, Teacher David Young with assistants C Teddy Beachley and C Grossnickle.
Flying classes at Detrick Field proceeded as CAP instructors judged conditions suitable for training despite snow. Cubs and Fairchild trainers took off. planes under F. W. Schrom’s command were stored in the former government hangar. Lewistown planes remained unhoused. The British Post Office processes over 1,000,000,000 letters and parcels annually.
A jumble of birthdates and historic events lists figures from Arthur Lee to Henrietta Szold with dates and places. It notes Pilgrims landing in 1620 and Lindberghs 1933 secret voyage, plus today’s notable birthdays and a brief horoscope with a cautious, urging tone.
ANNIVERSARY TODAY Detour James Warren village blacksmith and veteran mail messenger observed his eighty first birthday last Wednesday. He still carries mail to and from the station, meeting four trains daily and working in his shop in his spare moments. Mr Warren married Louise Myerly sixty years ago. Jim and Lou will spend their sixtieth anniversary doing their own chores about their home today.
Local Draft Board No. 2 in Westminster announced the December 14 acceptance list and December 21 reporting at Camp Meade. Names include George Lem, Arthur Hull, Carl Nygren, George Zepp, Clarence Devibiss, John Sherfey, William Buckingham, Paul Reynolds, Frank Unger, Joseph Frock, Ray Hahn, Raymond Haines, John Haifley, Franklin Wirtz, Richard Sixx, John Leakins, Elmer Toms, Oliver Leakins, Charles Mitten and others from Westminster Taneytown Keymar Union Bridge and New Windsor.
Mrs Wilford L Smith hosted a birthday dinner in Westminster R D honoring her husband Wilford L Smith. Guests included Mr and Mrs Martin Rutter and daughter Mr and Mrs Vernon Airing York Pa Charles Smith and others from Keymar Finksburn Middleburg Taneytown and Taney Town area. Mr Smith received many gifts.
A neutral correspondents’ reports are limited to Axis beneficial content. Checkers is the most played game. Lean cuts can offer equal or greater food value due to lower fat and higher muscle. Tea and bananas are not rationed. Sammy the Rose refers to Judge Samuel S. Rosenman, adviser to President Roosevelt.
Lufburrow argues Hitler and Mussolini face grim odds as evil schemes fail. He predicts the world will reject ruthless power and uphold decency and honor, with good prevailing despite recent gains by tyrants.
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