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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1948
Page
4
The Yale Institute of Human Relations discussed whether slums are caused by residents or by the environment. The talk stressed neither side alone explains degradation, noting slum conditions influence children’s behavior and attitudes while discrimination and poverty push outcomes.
Linden Hills residents protest city taxes amid a February fire and water shortages. They condemn unsafe ice on Linden Avenue, call for road and emergency access fixes, and urge action on hazards before more harm occurs.
In a letter to the editor, F B Sappington commends Patrolman Charles Burras for his snow duty, trudging his beat to protect residents. The writer notes the comfort and safety provided by his vigilant service during severe weather.
Dr. T. B. Symons invites county agricultural conservation committee members to a joint conference with the Extension Service and soil conservation district supervisors on February 19 in Baltimore. The session, led by Symons and Joseph H. Blandford, aims to discuss fundamentals of Maryland soil conservation programs and each agency's role in aiding farmers. It will also serve as the annual meeting of soil conservation supervisors. The report notes many committeemen plan to attend. The piece also mentions the Jefferson Girls 4-H club meeting held January 12 with demonstrations on storage in a girl's room and winter salads, and notes that Robert Eigenbrede, son of Howard M. Eigenbrode, was chosen for a Wig and Buckle Club production of Ah Wilderness at Lebanon Valley College in April.
A snow blocked county road led to a 25 cent pass fee for farmers from a road supervisor. Polo on Bush Creek dam drew skaters and a scare when a caddy was knocked into bushes. Joseph Eisenhauer Jr injured a eye. Frederick Oil Co sold the mill for £20,000 to Peter Brugh and Jesse McBride. A Business Men’s Association visit to Washington sought beet sugar trials with 25 farmers to plant half an acre each. Belles Lettres Society debated gunpowder invention’s impact.
Frederick County faced heavy rain and new ice after last week’s snowstorm. License law changes affect fishermen using dipnets and mullets in the area. J Grove's King League and Eagles’ Jack Hart noted for top stats. Indian Joe Neptune, veteran player, named manager of the Frederick Hustlers for 1928, replacing Hen Sherry.
Washington dispatch surveys skepticism about Harry S Truman re election prospects and the Marshall Plan, noting weak public support and party enthusiasm. It cites Henry Wallace siphoning left votes, divisions in Congress, and potential changes to ERP policy and Marshall leadership. Local items include a 4 H meeting and staff moves in Damascus.
Washington February 7 President Truman seeks inflation control laws to curb a deflation risk while critics warn against bank credit restrictions that could trigger a recession. Experts assert the economy runs at about 237 billion dollars with ample deposit and loan dynamics shaping potential outcomes.
Dorothy Dix notes statistics show one in three marriages ends in divorce and many couples stay friendly after separation. She argues love endures but marriages often fail due to growing apart, changing tastes, and mismatches, while past couples remained together despite troubles.
A digest of historical anniversaries and birthdays listing notable figures such as Charles Dickens George Palmer Putnam Hannah Whitall Smith Jacob M Da Costa Robert Mantell and Charles Siringo with brief notes on career. Also includes Today in History events from 1779 to 1945 and notable birthdays like Edwin C Wilson Lewis Babe Ruth and others.
Dr Andrew Gehr Truxal Hood College president elect and Mrs Truxal visit Hood College as house guests of President and Mrs Stahe. A dinner in Coblentz Hall opens the weekend with faculty trustees and student leaders attending. A Saturday reception and Sunday coffee follow before the Truxals return to Hanover New Hampshire.
Side Glances reports engagements in Hayn and Gaithersburg with weddings planned this spring and March. It notes Miss Mabel Alexander to Rev. Myles Rinider and Miss Anna Harding to Charles Stiles. Also covered are births at Frederick Memorial Hospital, a fifty eighth birthday for Marshall Stockman Sr, and visits of Rosenstock sisters from National Cathedral School with guests from Toronto.
Marion of Thurmont reports multiple wedding announcements. Grace Louise Creeger became Mrs Eugene F. Weed Jr in a January Thurmont ceremony with family and church attendees. Other couples include Ber Lee Rhoderick and Kenneth Berry, Ann Frances Elkins and Ralph Currens, Margaret E Webb and James Kreimer, Doris Elizabeth Elsher and Robert H Butler, and Ethel M Willard with Edgar E B Hart, detailing venues, attendants, and post ceremony plans.
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