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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1992
Page
3
A reflective piece noting a bustling Christmas period with churches full for pre holiday services, crowded shopping districts, and heightened generosity. It emphasizes recalling holidays past, savoring tomorrow, and looking forward to many more festive seasons a neighborly greeting for all readers.
Melanie, the middle child of a 12 member Maryland family in 1939, asks Santa for a toy piano. Christmas Eve a box appears on the porch containing the piano, with no clue who sent it. the mother credits faith and a miracle, as the narrator recalls marrying Melanie 39 years later.
The piece reflects on Christmas cards as a simple, upbeat way to stay in touch with friends. It notes favorites like red and green cards with Santa or snow scenes and phrases such as Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It also covers religious and nonreligious designs, Florida birds, formal cards, and the annoyance of unwanted or unreadable names.
The famous New York Sun piece answers Virginia O Hanlon on Santa Claus with a defense of belief and wonder. It argues that faith and love are real, enduring, and form the soul of childhood, concluding that Santa Claus lives forever through the joys he inspires. Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service.
Frederick County delegates pursue a bill to authorize Sunday movies with theater owners split. opponents fear impact while supporters favor a countywide referendum. Frederick City Police distributed 125 Christmas food baskets, thanking donors for aid. A spate of 22 accidents in seven hours followed heavy rain and holiday traffic. A suspect continues to target animals at Urbana farm, shooting two horses. Sugarloaf 4H Club delivered homemade cookies to five area seniors, and Lions Club members were entertained at a Christmas luncheon at the Key Hotel with notable speakers and guests.
Maryland EMS officials urge responsible holiday celebration to prevent injuries. They note one third of MIEMSS Shock Trauma Center patients have been drinking and stress avoiding drinking and driving, using designated drivers, calling cabs, and wearing seat belts or helmets to reduce harm.
Cynthia Marie Culler of Frederick accuses state leadership of selfish conduct, criticizing cuts to funding for families, a $10,000 office desk, and alleged oppressive rule. She likens the ruler to Scrooge, urges impeachment if a president can be impeached, and ends with a Christmas insult.
Don Shipley of Arlington Virginia recalls a Christmas Eve horse drawn carriage crash in Frederick that injured the driver and endangered pedestrians. He also notes a near miss on Md 35 by Francis Scott Key Mall, fearing what could happen if horses were spooked on a busy shopping day.
A Maryland resident laments Governor William Donald Schaefer's 1990s actions cutting salaries for workers aiding special needs children and closing the Victor Cullen Center, noting a drastic wage drop from ten dollars to twenty nine monthly for benefiting staff.
Dr Albert M Powell Jr notes 38 years of changes in health delivery and praises the immediate police, ambulance, and fire department response when 911 was used for a severe case. He commends the emergency hospital service team for handling the situation professionally and in the community’s interest.
Readers question if Roy Meachum should be banned after a Sound Source poll. The Frederick News-Fest controversy centers on his dog loving anecdotes and outspoken opinions, with Patricia Bewley noting her mixed feelings while praising his humane stance toward animals.
A Frederick resident argues the local transit is extremely inadequate with hour long bus waits and buses idling for connections. The writer suggests two buses per route half an hour apart and meters in cabs to charge by distance, aiming to improve service and align with city growth.
A harsh appeal from Debra Morris of Libertytown condemns absent fathers who fail to care for their kids. It questions the sons' wellbeing, hunger, and voice, urging responsibility and ongoing involvement for the sake of the children.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with signatures and contact details for verification. Include your address and phone number for confirmation. letters may be edited and not all can be published. Address letters to The Frederick News Post at 20 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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