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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
5
A reader notice from The Daily News explains Associated Press copyright and The Gesecrated Press designation, requiring real names with submissions. It states corrections will be made if errors are brought to the editor’s attention and notes postal entry as second class matter in Frederick, Maryland.
In a national article the National Resources Board report is praised for detailing how government can create and preserve employment during a depression. It argues for debt financing over large reserves, urges states and cities to prepare plans, and notes the role of Dr Theobald Smith in immunology and diphtheria prevention.
In Hollywood on December 29 Will Rogers writes that suggestions of investigation are hypocritical and that no one remains spotless through life. He jokes that if an investigating committee approached, he would plead guilty and seek mercy from the court.
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray H Main near Tramsville featured a turkey dinner. Attendees included many Mains and related families such as Robert Droneburst John Main Arnold Main Herman Main Charles Kuebler Daniel Malin Lucinda Utz Mary Kelly Jennie Lease Ruth Mein Elizabeth Kuebler Mary Martin Betty Jane Main Margaret Ellen Main Adeline Droneberg Charlotte Droneberg Willard Main Daniel Lease Main John Droneberg Earl Droneberg Henry Droneberg Russell Droneberg Andrew Droneberg and Donald Droneberg.
The Calvary Methodist Episcopal Threads of Gold Class met at Mrs. Howard Gerrich's home on Thursday night. President Miss Mary Benson led as officers were elected for the coming year: vice-president Mrs. C. Garton secretary Mrs. Earl Bowers assistant secretary Mrs. August Brust treasurer Miss Mildred Salt assistant treasurer Mrs. Roger Eyler missionary treasurer Mrs. Howard Gerlich assistant Mrs. Martin Ritchie HH. Draflan Miss Alice Smith assistant Mrs. Wade Brown press reporter Mrs. Leslie Dorsey. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gerrich and Mrs. Ritchie.
Fifty and twenty years ago in Frederick items note Presbyterian Sunday School officers elected at a business meeting led by Rev W. La Ould and a Christmas exercises schedule across Jefferson churches. Also reported: a fire at the Home of Croons in Middleburg, numerous sleet falls injuring pedestrians, a high school class banquet at the New Okty Hotel, a spell ing bee winners, and obituaries and anniversaries including Annie Miller and Olivia Brengel Shriver.
Bruce Catton reviews The Search for the Northwest Passage by Neilly M. Crouse. The book traces two eras of exploration from commercial aims to pure adventure, highlighting Parry and Franklin era efforts and the perilous pursuit of a passage in the Arctic.
The text recalls the hunt for Franklin and the rediscovery of the secret that thwarted McClure’s efforts. Amundsen finally completed the task in this century, a tale noted as engaging reading. Published by Columbia University Press.
In this reflective piece N. Lufburrow muses on how age feels differently at 30 35 40 and 43 noting time drifts slowly at first then speeds as days pass. The narrator contemplates aging and the accelerating pace of life with a lightly humorous tone.
Detour residents share family visits and guests. Mr and Mrs Guy Warren and daughter Rhea of Keys ville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Warren. Mr and Mrs Forney Young with son Bobbie and Nancy Mare visited Mr and Mrs William D Schildt. Mr and Mrs William Stilely and Belly Louise of Woodsboro visited Mr and Mrs John Lawrence. Mr Edward J Clabaugh and family near Detour along with Luther Clabaugh near Taneytown were also noted.
A survey of social activity before the new year notes dancing, dinners, and church events as communities seek cheer after hard times. Fires at local schools and other spots are reported along with illness and accidents. New year greetings and civic notes appear as officials discuss budgets and elections. Barbados is identified as the West Indies’ most densely populated island.
The Flemington courtroom drama centers on Anthony M. Waik U nInterdon County prosecutor and Wilcutz the attorney general. Cecile Barr testifies Hauptmann offered ransom notes for a movie during a prior incident. Arbur Osborn Sr and his son funded handwriting analysis the state relies on to prove Hauptmann wrote the notes.
Mrs Alexander George offers New Year refreshments including eggnog punch and pound cake with brandy option. Recipes detail making egg yolk milk sugar and vanilla base, fold in beaten whites, plus pound cake batter with butter, sugar, yolks, flour, baking powder and flavorings.
Simple preventive rules against colds are outlined by Dr. Morris Fishbein. Avoid contact with sick people and crowded enclosed spaces, keep feet dry, and prevent sudden temperature changes. Colds arise when germs invade a weakened body, spreading via touch, coughs, or even common objects like pencils, doorknobs, and money.
A hatless man in a torn coat wrecks a new car on Christmas Eve in New York, then telephones his wife about an accident. A Hollywood fable follows, about a writer on a big contract and a greedy film company. The third item covers a playful tale of Colonel Roosevelt hosting a royal bridge session with Dutch and British residents.
The piece notes that alcohol does not aid cold recovery and may cause harm. It suggests safer comforting options like a hot mustard foot bath, hot coffee, or hot lemonade, which provide warmth and a comparable soothing effect under medical guidance.
A collage of quotes from officials and figures including Police Commissioner Valentine, President Ralph C Hutchison, Sir Norman Angell, Secretary Henry Wallace, Mayor William N. McNair, and Capt. Tamon Yamaguchi touches on traffic liberty, athletic subsidies, peace, employment, fair prices, and defense. Brass is defined as an alloy of copper and zinc.
Today in history recalls Celoron Goodyear Johnson Gladstone Elizabeth and Texas statehood dates. Birthdays include Guffey Gibson Thomas Few Mitchell Patton and other notable figures with ages cited. Horoscope cautions about a domineering streak impacting plans.
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