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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
4
A reflective piece invites curling by the fire with a seed catalog. It praises vivid plant plates from lemon yellow jasmine to bronze chrysanthemum and urges gardeners to dream, compare varieties, and perhaps try new introductions this year, noting the thrill of experimentation and the passage of evening hours.
Dorothy Dix shares a personal tale of a loving but unfaithful husband and explains why she chose to keep the marriage intact for the children's sake. She praises women who maintain home life and stability amid infidelity and urges courage and prudence over divorce.
The piece argues experts misjudged postwar mood and employment. It notes war boom cities grew in population after hostilities ended as workers stayed where they found work and shifted to other industries. With employment remaining high, those forecasts may still come true.
From the February 6, 1898 issue a recap notes a strong grand jury charge urging non political management of Montevue hospital and a bill passed by the House of Delegates. George Houck named grand jury foreman. Charles Mann ships last two full carloads of stock by electric railroad, 100 hogs in two cars. Walkersville Collegiate Institute property bought by David Cramer. A letter endorses F B Sappington for mayor. George B Culler sells a 42 acre Jefferson district farm to Sraugus Shafer for 2400.
Twenty years ago notes reveal Mayor Lloyd Culler announced plans to run again this June amid party opposition. Alderman Elmer F. Awan is mentioned as a potential rival. The column also notes plans for a 30th anniversary celebration of the Lily of The Swamp, the old steam engine of the United Fire Company. A city survey counts about 3 475 homes and manufacturing plants with 2 300 homeowners. A six room brick house in Buckeystown owned by James W. Gambrill Jr. was sold to Mrs. George Trout.
A New Jersey factory worker Cyrus J Waud with wife Pauline and two daughters testified before the Senate Banking Committee on cost of living bills. His moving plea about hunger and inability to afford clothes or vitamins swayed senators toward price controls. Senator Tobey aided the family with meals and a Capitol tour, prompting post test mail to rise. Ike Eisenhower privately acknowledged drafting his own statement.
A Washington column argues the 1946 lobbying statute curbs the right of petition and burdens citizens. It notes exemptions for press are narrow, with sections forcing reporting, payments, and paid representatives to disclose details, while public officials are exempted. The piece warns the law pressures free political advocacy and could deter private citizens from reaching Congress.
Governor Lane heads to the Southern Governors conference in Tallahassee to discuss interstate school cooperation while avoiding entanglement in Truman civil rights debates. Lane supports Truman’s reelection and frames the gathering as unrelated to federal politics.
Dr. Grenfell states two key prayer principles. First, approach God with simple confidence, trusting He loves and will help. Second, prayer imposes responsibility to fulfill our part, doing what we can to aid God in answering petitions.
The Frederick county branch of the Children's Aid Society met on Monday with Mrs. Elmer E. Michael reporting on the State CAS meeting in Baltimore and Mrs. William C. Roderick presenting January's report. Spencer Crook of the Child Welfare League spoke of a million foster cases in 1927 and 300000 before juvenile courts. Roderick noted January returns, case acceptances, and staff changes. Present were Charles McC. Mathias and several members including Miss M. Louise Johnson and Mrs. George P. VonEifi.
A list of court notices shows marriages and divorces in various states. Frank A Crawbaugh and Florence G Foster of Harrisburg Pa seek divorce. Samuel Q Ausher widower and Eine G Arnold of Brunswick Va report divorce. Helen Frances Shugart and Anton a C Fleming of Leesburg Va appear among filings. Property transfers note Edwin O Hering and wife to Charles E Riddlemoser and wife in the city Sid.
A newcomer to RioUP should focus on being pleasant and interesting rather than trying to impress others. Show genuine effort to engage, listen, and share modestly, so others feel comfortable and willing to get to know you.
A roundup of proposed social security changes shows over 100 bills in Congress. Key ideas include higher old age and survivors benefits, increased unemployment and dependent child aid, and a proposed tax on the first 4800 of income to fund expanded benefits.
Homer J. Harvey of M. J. Grove Lime Co spoke to Civitan Club members and guests at a meeting on West Patrick Street comparing club work with the Frederick Civitan group. The club reported $25.30 raised for the March of Dimes and had previously given $50. A new club chartering at Wheaton was announced for February 21, with a District Council meeting set for January 22 and a directors’ meeting planned next Wednesday. The Civitan bowling team beat the North End Civic Association by 19 pins and faces Hyattstown next Monday. Dr. A. G. Wedum and Dr. H. W. Batchelor of Camp Detrick attended. Edward Cramer won the attendance prize. Jerome Offutt served as program chairman.
J Glenn Beall reports key events from Washington D C including passage of H R 4790 to reduce income taxes led by Harold Knutson. He attended a Voice of Democracy awards luncheon with Laura Shatto of Hagerstown High School and praised her radio prospects. He urged funding for Savage River Dam and Cumberland flood projects and described bills on Catoctin Recreational Area and Key Home preservation. He outlined a DC Schools enrollment bill and a Chesspeake Ohio Canal Parkway survey proposal with the Interior and NPS.
A and P Food Stores observe Founders Month in February paying tribute to George Huntington Hartford founder of the chain. Baltimore official B Leer states February will re emphasize efficiency courtesy and service as the company marks 69 years of the modern supermarket. In sports news three Frederick Mad boys are listed among entrants in the 1948 Fisher Bad Craftsman Guild competition for model car design and build. Frederick entrants are Earl W Hawkins Robert J Hemby and Robert L Leather. Miss Mary S Maulsby plans to return home this Saturday from New York at 118 West Clygee Street.
A compact retrospective lists figures born in Newark Rochester and Boston, from Aaron Burr to Eldridge Johnson, noting births deaths and key roles. Also recaps dated events from 1778 to 1944 and marks today’s historical birthdays and brief horoscopes for readers.
The passage paints a bleak street scene with sleet and leafless trees. It contrasts memory of green foliage with the current stark, bare landscape. The text includes stray garbled words like Luf's Stuff and unclear names such as LUEBURROW and Nievre Barro HRAVE.
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