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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
4
A fragmentary newspaper item from The Daily News shows garbled OCR text with header notes, date line, and partial masthead. It references publishing rights, Associated Press use, and a note about corrections. The readable portion mentions a Friday publication and a date line.
The piece reflects on war and peace at Christmas, urging that goodwill should extend beyond one day. It contrasts holiday generosity with ongoing acts of kindness, friendship, and shared humanity. The author imagines peace as a daily practice and questions the need for daily gift exchanges, promoting lasting benevolence.
The article reflects on the life and career of Prank B Kellogg, noting his roles as United States Senator Ambassador to Great Britain and Secretary of State, and praising his lifelong work for peace as the world reflects on his passing. Kellogg is remembered for his advocacy and influence in international diplomacy.
Police were alerted to watch for a dark green 1931 Buick sedan tied to a Cumberland filling station holdup. The driver was described as slender and weighing about 15 pounds, with a monotone voice. Miss Louise McClain of Frederick, visiting her mother for Christmas in Hagerstown, was mentioned in connection with the case.
A fragmented puzzle page asks about broad collars coin collectors Stamp collectors from where do fans come and when the next inauguration will be held A church ruling bans cousin marriages and questions whether children of John Smith may marry a second cousin once removed from Smith's mother's brother Continue on later page with more clues.
Partial readable fragments describe a local event with unclear names and places. The legible parts point to a solitary activity or statement dated in the past, with no complete details on participants, location, or outcome. Further text is needed for a precise, sourced summary.
Fragmented OCR notes recount shepherds guarding fields at night when an angel announces the birth of a savior in Bethlehem. The scene shows the glory of the Lord around them and the manger birth with Mary and Joseph, the shepherds visiting and spreading the news.
A reprinted New York Sun Christmas editorial argues Santa Claus exists for children and adults alike, praising faith and generosity. The piece, dated September 21, 187r, reflects on belief, holiday devotion, and the moral message of Christmas, closing with a blessing and signatures.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a poetic or prose piece about Santa, belief in gifts, and a nameless figure awaiting dawn. Vague phrases reference spirit, timing, and a ceremonial tone, leaving core events and identities unreadable.
Local columns recount a 1887 note on Chrretma practices in twelve city churches with many county houses. A brisk shopping week ended as Christmas falls on Sunday with Monday designated as a holiday for business closures. An accident at RCA Shriner and Son left miller William Hamburg with three fingers severed while repairing machinery. Dr. Lew of Pleasant aided him.
The News notes Frederick’s favored Christmas decoration this year a Red Cross card in store windows and lit homes. Seventy five bundles valued at 726 each were sent to homes of the poor under Mayor Lewis Prales and city police. The paper recalls the Dan Kane fund for Guy Stone who has been blind and out of school, with no expected return home for holidays. A column hints at community service ideas and a push for fitness and training.
Writ by Toogric W. Batson outlines eight resolutions for labor building trade taxes railroads foreign trade and politics to revive the economy. It argues workers employers and government should cooperate to curb inflation revive construction and boost national prosperity in 1938. The piece urges religious moral renewal and cautious fiscal policy.
Mr and Mrs J J Baker of Baltimore and Buckeystown with Rev C E Dryden and Mrs Dryden depart Thursday for the coast and Honolulu and Australia for about eight weeks. During absence Rev and Mrs A M Green of Bedford Pa will oversee church services in Buckeystown. Miss Nolen Gregory of Washington and Mrs Jack Walker will be guests of Miss Gregorys parents in Buckeystown for a few days. University of Maryland student Carlton Mates is spending Christmas at home in the city.
The column lists residents and visitors at various Worth Wilson Place addresses and nearby streets over holiday time. It notes multiple families moving to new homes, upcoming birthday observances, students returning for Christmas, and relatives visiting from Washington D C New York City Columbus Ohio and other places. It mentions specific names such as Mr Robert Stup Miss Nancy Anders and Mrs Martha C Cursen among others and references local schools and institutions involved in the season events.
A reader asks etiquette questions about theater dress, wedding attire, and accessories. Answers suggest gall ery seating requires formal wear, cleric in a dinner jacket if no vest is worn, evening fashion allows a red extension, and a refined white pocket handkerchief. Additional questions cover maids hats, and appropriate outfits for a formal afternoon wedding with striped trousers or a tailored suit.
New York reporters recount how travel agencies group travelers for shared auto trips to Chicago and California, charging modest commissions. Tales include old ladies with dogs, lunch-date mismatches, chorus girl bookings, and a Dakota teacher, all illustrating the oddities of the “mating” travel service.
A Washington social column lists events at Montgomery Blair High School auditorium directed by Justin Laurie and performances by the Foundry M. E. church choir soloist. It notes visits and holiday plans for residents including Miss Rhoads Mrs J Frank Rice Miss Margaret Porter Harriet Lebherz Elizabeth Johnson Richard Lebherz and others with house guests and scavenger hunt at the Lebherz residence and Christmas vacation arrangements for students at Notre Dame Mt St Marys College.
Postgraduate studies at Western Maryland College noted for Ernest Webb Jr while American University student Ernest Webb spends holidays with parents. Duke student James Thomas visits College Park home. Radcliffe student Ruth Michael vacationing with Cambridge family. University of Maryland student Staley Lanner arrives to spend days with mother Lena Sanner in Rosemont. Washington residents Dodd and A A Mahoney visit C B E Catsail at East Second Street. St. Joseph’s College student Betty McCaffrey enjoys holidays at 14 West Fourth Street. Margaret Wehler, from York City, to spend weekend with C E Wehler. Christmas guests include Mary Horbeins and Gertrude Pauperine of Carlisle. Mrs Louis N Cole Jr announces birth of daughter. both mother and child reported well. Han over Und College Club to sponsor dance and card party at Craig Keys hotel Monday evening. committee chair Mrs Robert F B Winebrenner among organizers.
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