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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1948
Page
4
An essay discusses why many women pursue divorce, arguing unrealistic ideals, routine strains of marriage, and poor communication by husbands. It cites lack of cooking skill and guidance from mothers as factors, noting both partners crave entertainment and that neglect leads to alimony costs. The Bell Syndicate excerpt adds context.
The nation faces an oil problem affecting security and economy. Calls grow for civilian conservation while officials consider broader issues of industrial strength and possible aggression. Private industry expands synthetic gasoline and fuels from gas, coal, and shale, prompting a push for an impartial assessment of civilian and military needs and the role of synthetic plants.
A birthday party was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cline on East Patrick Street to honor the fourth birthday of their twin daughters Jean and June. Gifts were given to the twins by relatives and friends in attendance including Jean and June Cline Janice Shaff Cissie Hurst Temple Markoe Gary Mar koe Raleigh Beaze Jr Ronald Beaze Gary Hurst Wayne Drom burg Mr and Mrs Milton Stroup Mrs Ella Stroup Mrs John Drom burg Mrs Bernard Shaff Mrs Hansel Hurst Mrs Raleigh Beaze Mrs Ben Markoe Mrs Roscoe Masser Mrs Charles Cline Miss Edna Methews and Miss Ethel Sulcer.
Fifty years ago local items note Miss Florence Trail delivering a brilliant lecture on art history at Frederick Art Club rooms followed by tableaux. A Frederick and Middletown Railroad car stalled on East Patrick Street until track cleared. Theodore Brunner delivered a mammoth 600 pound hog to butcher J D Kauffman on East Patrick Street. The Norwood bill seeking a greater Frederick by reforming alderman selection heads to the governor. Hauser's pond reported 110 skaters enjoying the night.
Frederick’s official population stood at 14 269 per the police census, with estimates close to 14 053 for EL B. Meas on Eas. Patrick street. The column notes 500 entrants in a guessing contest won by Everett Ogle and details new residential blocks on West Second Street and Second Street’s growth plans. Nola Moore sails to New York for study in England Italy and France, focusing on interior architecture and decoration.
Senator Eastland denounces northern misquoting after reporters rendered his remark as a neighbor. He states he aimed harsh words at Walter White of the NAACP during White's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee testimony on a federal anti lynching law. Eastland insists the word was used in reference to White as a public figure, not a personal insult.
Sunday evening events at the Kermar Christian Holiness church feature evangelist Rev. M Whalen from Fredericksburg Va. Miss May Hubbard recover ing from back injuries after a slip on cement steps at the C B E Engel store during the recent snowstorm. Elmer Pittinger converts his East Broadway home opposite the firemen s building into an apartment with occupants from the Mackley Cranmer and Selby households away during renovations. Neil Bohr, son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Bohr, misses classes at Elmer Wolfe school due to a severe cold.
Washington observers question George Marshall as secretary of state and former wartime leader. Critics cite aloofness and blunt style as dampening diplomacy while Marshall defends his plan to wage a diplomatic war to keep the democratic world secure without fighting. Rankin and Jensen clash over public power policy in a separate House exchange.
A satirical piece argues that take home pay is the net after deductions and taxes. It laments that withholding leaves workers with little, risking hunger and cold if income is too small to cover essential needs, blaming the system and Uncle Sam.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues candor and bipartisan trust are vital to passing the Marshall Plan. He notes a large 6.8 billion request contains 2.3 billion for future needs and criticizes budget tactics and delayed disclosure by the Truman administration.
Local updates include Mrs. Raymond Murphy of Harpers Ferry ill after major surgery at Charles Town General Hospital, and several property moves involving the Zombre, Marshall, and Davidson families. A Leadership Training School for two Methodist churches runs daily this week, ending with a covered dish supper and consecration.
Permits issued by the city engineer for January reached 180 975 dollars, nearly tripling January 1947. Eighteen new residences were authorized, with 15 built by Earl F. Hargett in various city areas. The largest permit, 40000 dollars, went to the Diana Shoe Corporation for a new store on North Market Street.
The text explains that a Papal Bull is an official papal document sealed with a bulla. Pitcairn Island is described as a British island in Polynesia about two miles in area, settled by descendants of the Bounty mutineers.
President Truman urged Congress to pass laws to end lynching ban job discrimination race and religion voting rights and poll tax repeal. He called for statehood for Alaska and Hawaii and voting rights for Washington DC residents, cautioning politics may hinder action in a presidential election year.
The lesson highlights common word usage errors and pronunciation tips. It defines expedient as a suitable means to accomplish an end and urges daily vocabulary growth.
Know America Today's anniversaries celebrate figures such as Joseph E Johnston Horace Greeley Elisha Kane Elizabeth Blackwell Sidney Lanier Gertrude Stein with births and deaths listed. Also today in history notes key events from 1809 to 1947 and birthdays for Norman Rockwell and others. Deeds recorded show property transfers in Maryland and surrounding areas.
Emmitsburg hosts oyster supper at the Rodgers home for Mrs Rodger s birthday. Grace Rowe of Washington visits town. Howard Sanders and others spend the weekend with local families. Mrs William Topper entertains friends at Elite apartments. A turkey dinner is held at the Kelly and Eckenrode homes. Rudolph Warthen and family welcome a son at Annie M Warner Hospital. The Eck enrodes plan to move to a new home near Washington around mid February. Warthen suffers a fall from a twenty foot scaffold at St Josephs College. treated at the hospital. Donald Rodgers and Robert Jordan visit Frederick. The Fleaghs move to the second floor of Harner apartments. Skating party hosted by Blue Ridge Rubber Co. staff at James Sanders home. Hubert E Slocum to open offices in Hays Hardware Store building January 28. Demonstration of new For truck shown in Sperry's garage. Emmitsburg baseball team orders new uniforms. American Legion North Seton avenue remodeling ongoing. Postmaster Lewis H Sion named marshal at Cen M Marsland Section. New teacher Mrs Erline Antonsen joins Emmitsburg High School staff. she is a Staten Island native with two children and New York university background.
The Post Office considers using airplanes as star route carriers to speed mail to small areas not served by main lines. Market prices for wheat barley and corn are listed, with figures noted in dollars per bushel.
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