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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
4
The Daily News a publishing office note describes its operations and policy details. It lists ownership, Associated Press affiliation, and editorial standards while noting restrictions on communications and reprinting.
Governor Nice announces Col. F. Munshower of Frederick as commander of the Maryland State Police. His long service with the Maryland National Guard and tenure as Frederick mayor are cited as proof of fitness for the high position, with praise for his independence, discipline, and executive ability. The letter lauds the Governor’s choice and predicts capable leadership for the state force.
A proposed Ohio statute would replace the current two houses with a 120 member unicameral body. Nebraska already operates a single chamber, with Minnesota and Arkansas showing interest. Advocates cite thrift and efficiency, while critics warn of potential domination by a single leader and the risk of ill advised laws. The outcome depends on Nebraska’s example and the reception in other states.
A Frederick reader Mr I C Parkin writes to the editor about overnight on street parking. Joan V Rowsers Jr notes that traveling alleys could reveal why people need to use garages when mud is deep. This letter urges understanding of residents facing street parking issues in Frederick Maryland.
A compact bygone line cites St Luke praising Mary and the fruit of her womb, noting the blessing among women. Also a terse Richter quip questions a man whose mother did not honor her own.
The notice explains who must file for 1936 income tax based on gross or net income thresholds, eligibility for personal exemptions, and rules for joint and separate returns. It clarifies that spouses may choose annual filing status, reports must reflect only each person’s actual income, and late changes require updated returns.
Notes explain common misuses and pronunciations in English. Defines impassive as unmoved by pain or suffering and contrasts with susceptible. Includes guidance on spelling, pronunciation of h, and word study practice to expand vocabulary with a single daily word.
Frederick Lions Club led National Social Hygiene Day activities focusing on public information to curb social diseases. The effort targets venereal disease spread via everyday items like cups and utensils, in cooperation with the American Social Hygiene Association. Dr Hay Lyman Wilbur of Stanford University heads the national body.
Fifty and twenty years ago today in Frederick the annual City Register statement shows bonded indebtedness at 512500, down 12000 from last year. Emanuel Mantz dies at 65 on Benty Street leaving a wife and five children, while J O Wendrickson Printer sails for health reasons. Maryland League for Nations Defense urges compulsory military training as a German USA rift looms. A storm disrupts schools, breaking windows and bursting a pipe at Hoya High. Circuit Court term opens late due to weather. Mordecai C. Juss installed as New Market foreman. Brig Gen Green Clay Goodloe, 62, dies in Washington with widow Marian and son Green Clay Good Now Jr. Attorney Frank Pampet moves office to Court Street.
Maryland forestry officials say CCC and State Forestry Department crews are finishing picnic areas camping sites and trails at major reserves. At Patapsco State Park CCC built trails roads stone fireplaces and pavilions while Garret county's Herrington Creek project expands cabins and a lake area near Oakland.
Thurmont on February 4 hosts a Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs Ethie Creeger home with president Mrs Howard Creeger presiding and Florence B Williams leading a discussion on the care and arrangement of books. A rug making school is planned with initial gathering Friday 10 am at Mrs Effie Creeger’s home. New members join and a social hour follows with poems and jokes. Over 100 attend Crangerstown I. T. A. meeting with Thurmont publisher Milter as speaker.
Emmitsburg February 4 The Mountain Vista editor in chief is George J. Roth of Gettysburg with a full staff for 1937 38 including Robert J. O Donnell Edward J. Remaryage Paul Taggart Benjamin Swint Paul Martin Joseph Griffin and others serving as editors and managers Several sports and seminary editors also named The Emmitsburg Fire Company answered a fire at Mrs J F Stansbury residence on Fairfield route 2 around 10 Saturday morning The ceiling ignited around a kitchen stove pipe Firefighters arrived after Mrs Stansbury and Miss Mary Conner had extinguished the flames
Daily roster of historical anniversaries and notable birthdays. Highlights include James Birney born 1792, Edward Beale 1822, Georg Brandes 1842, John Mitchell 1919, and Charles Lindbergh among today’s birthdays. Also notes a Tristan da Cunha claim and varied 19th and 20th century events.
Staunton Va February 4 Miss Julia Derr daughter of Dr and Mrs J S Derr Frederick Md has been elected secretary treasurer of the Student Council of Stuart Hall Staunton Va Miss Derr also belongs to the Glee Club the Music Club and the Alpha Literary Society
Dr Morris Fishbein explains broad public health measures such as water supply sanitation and disease reporting, alongside individual hygiene. Emphasizes balancing rest exercise sunlight diet and cleanliness, with daily baths and hand washing to prevent infection and reduce disease spread.
The quote from Manager Joe McCarthy predicts a tight American League race with the New York Yankees likely to repeat as Cleveland and Detroit trail in that order. The text also blends miscellaneous statements about teaching, aging, political figures, and wartime rhetoric with fragmented notes on various people and topics.
A New York obser vation warns visitors to beware of scam artists and lure of easy money in Manhattan. From flashy gimmicks to fake merchandise and phony palmist ploys, con artists fleece patrons in clubs, auctions, and street scams. The piece notes reduced clip joints under police scrutiny, explains minimum and cover charges in cabaret venues, and discusses tipping norms across establishments like the Stork Club. It cautions against car watch schemes, fake bargains, and phantom lottery style payoffs, urging vigilance for tourists and locals alike.
A Book a Day reviews The Haunted Omnibus edited by Alexander Laing. Forty two tales by masters such as Edgar Allan Poe, M. R. James, F. Marion Crawford and Richard Middleton evoke dread, from The Tell tale Heart to The Screaming Skull. The volume delivers brisk chills and fits perfect winter evenings for ghost story lovers.
A clipped, antiquated prose piece reflects on time moving quickly from New Year’s celebrations to February. It comments on squandered opportunities and urges prudent use of time and perspective, credited to A. Lufrurrow.
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