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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1938
Page
2
A dated newspaper policy page outlines Prohibition of anonymous communications and demands real names for letters and statements. It also defines use of Associated Press content and general editorial standards.
The Jane Mellon Institute reports Americans are at the forefront of synthetic research, with $100,000,000 spent on industrial research in 1937. Experiments span carbon black pavement glare reduction, fish-liver vitamin A, sugar electrolysis to alcohols, synthetic resins, carbon dioxide lamps, and other innovations. European chemists aid global industries as nations explore new uses for resources and waste.
Twenty seven years ago on February the Boy Scouts of America were chartered in the District of Columbia. The organization has swept the country as a great national movement with flourishing troops in nearly every state. Youth respond to Scouting through engaging activities that teach good citizenship and conduct, reducing the need for moral lectures.
Police, aided by an informer, traced a coded Auto Sale advertisement in the afternoon paper to locate four gambling rooms Heel Singleton King's Cafe Club Swing BS and Meroni's Tapscom. They raided two days after spotting the hint during a high stakes no-limit stud game using the clue See monarch motor sales for Dave.
A concise note reports on curious science-related events and personalities, mentioning Toscan and Fer. 3, AP updates, and intriguing findings from the carstore to basey and Nyon, reflecting a slice of mid century scientific oddities and notes.
Incomplete OCR reads about vitamins in human diet and carnosine, mentioning peppers and pink fruits, with unclear references to BAY extent and mammalian transfer. No coherent events or identities are discernible from the fragment.
A compact daily English lesson lists misused terms like do not versus don t and angry versus mad, notes mispronunciations of perpetuity and exaggerate, and urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily with today’s focus on discriminate, illustrated by a goat and sheep example.
The note blends a biblical verse from Chronicles with Augustine’s view on justice for the unjust and a remark on a "jumping bean" being misnamed. It also mentions a Mexican plant as part of a cryptic di Vis of the fruit of spysze al.
Local items from The News columns dated Feb 8 1888 note Rev Luther Kuhlman new Lutheran pastor and his installation of elders deacons and officers, plus a Sunday School organized for the proposed new church on Court Street with named officers. Also a sleigh ride for Deaf and Dumb School pupils during holidays.
A local juvenile services committee list highlights names such as Mrs Ed Cortes and Rev. Mark Jenkins among attendees. January reports show 20 visits to homes, 47 office interviews, 7 physical and dental exams, 4 surgical exams, and 1 operation at Frederick City Hospital. Cases heard in Juvenile Court led to placements at Rosewood State Training School and Maryland Home for Colored Children. At month end 147 cases under Children’s Department with 36 boarding homes and 63 wards.
An elderly man, Wien Rovsci Asivigy, 68, sues over a hand injury suffered in an accident. He alleges damage from skin loss and seeks damages of 3,090 dollars. The incident and claims focus on weight and injury to the hand.
Officers and committee chairmen presented reports as Miss Mary D. Cason presided at the Zonta Club gathering held Monday evening at Hotel Frederick. The entire session focused on business matters.
Bruce Catton discusses Boundary Against Night by Edmund Gilnase. The review praises its charged wartime narrative focusing on veterans and a young nun, noting lyrical prose and strong emotional weight, while acknowledging its challenging readability. The piece highlights Gilivan’s characters and the book’s grave meditation on death and fate.
Thurmont February meeting in Parish Hall elected Ruth Havner as president, Margaret Isaacs as vice president, Vernon Fisher as secretary-treasurer. The club planned valentine decorations, singalongs, and a Barnyard Serenade followed by nursery rhymes, with members listed including Havner Stull Isaacs and Grabill.
A Valentine decor shower and bingo party at Mrs Luther Bussard home in Jefferson honored Mrs Bernard Stull a new bride. Prizes went to Mrs George Seiler Miss Pearl Stockman and Mrs Eric Summers Refreshments served Guests included numerous local spouses and friends. More than 1000 killed and 50000 injured annually in London streets.
State health officials highlight 1937 drug inspections showing 7185 inspections across stores and counties. About 60 percent of products conformed to standards, while 39 percent failed. State laboratories examined over 1000 specimens. cooperation from manufacturers and dealers noted. Dr. R R Deter and Dr. Robert L Swain oversee findings.
Monteay Muies held its meeting last evening at Mrs. R. E. Town home Rockwell Terrace with Mrs. Joan Harding Mrs. R. Ames Hendrickson and Mrs. Town as hostesses Lenore Blount was the program chairman Francis B Sappington news commentator gave an evening of musical events Vocal solo My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice Saint Saens by Elizabeth Pyles accompanied by Margaret Kent followed by piano duet Andante Movement from the Fifth Symphony Beethoven played by Harding and Winebrewer Thelma Mullinix accompanied by Kent presented a violin solo Nordische Saga Carl Bohm Other numbers were voice Little Flower Schumann by Julia Kefauver accompanied by Mrs Richard Ross cello To the Evening Star from Tannhauser Wagner played by Mrs Seward Kresge accompanied by Mrs Richard Ross instrumental trio Larghetto from the Second Symphony Beethoven by Mrs Ignatius Bjorlee violin Mr Sappington cello and Miss Bent piano After group singing directed by Mrs R E Clapp with Miss Kent as accompanist refreshments were served The meeting adjourned to meet February 26 at the Marrland State School for the Deaf.
An enjoyable evening at Miss Nal Day’s home in Monrovia on February 4 hosted by president How ard Mainhbart featured unemployment discussions and games. Herman Shook offered vocal selections, with refreshments served. Attendees included Mary Edith Mainhart Irma Turnbull Margaret McClain Alice Dar Lucille Norwood Mary Elizabeth Norwood Ruth Arnold Ellen Mae Sheets Bernice Roderick Edith White and Betty Davis and Rev Ira Arnold Edward White dessa Main Lester Mainhart Ralph Brashears Howard Mainhart Edward McClain Robert McClain Herman Brunner Harold Brunner Herman Shook Claud Baker Harold Roderick. The next meeting was set for March 4 at Miss Virginia Derry’s home in Monrovia.
A scientific committee from Denmark, Holland, Belgium, and France weighs five objections to compulsory pasteurization of milk. Main points: price impact, small producers vs distributors, cleanliness, removal of diseased animals, and slight vitamin losses balanced by overall nutrition and alternative sources.
A poem denounces dictators with accent and their unending hunger for power. It condemns self assurance and arrogance while urging humility and tranquillity to improve the human condition. The piece ends with the author’s initials N. A. LUFBUREOW.
A NEA Service column tests social usage with five questions on dating manners dining orders tact and politeness. It offers concise guidance and ends with the suggested phrase May I help you as the proper polite response.
A history page lists anniversaries and birthdays including Richard S. Ewell, Joan Rus, William Tecumseh Sherman, Harriet J. H. Robinson, Jules Verne, Launt Thompson, Richard Watson Gilder, Frederick C. Yohn, and others. Notations cover charter dates, elections, the California gold rush, Boy Scouts incorporation, and canal talks, with assorted birthdates and notable figures.
A Young Womens Democratic League of Frederick County event at the Francis Scott Key hotel drew a large crowd on Friday in February. Door prizes went to Mrs Harry Ruch for a permanent wave, Mrs Jesse Anders for shampoo wave and manicure, Mrs Paul Wood for a fruit basket, Mrs Fannie King for a two pound box of candy, Mrs Edwin Creager, and Mrs William Barigis for a subscription to Citizen. G William Shipley won five gallons motor oil.
United States actor Wallace Ford voices frustration with New York theater press agents. He argues Chicago and Hollywood publicity teams build stars, while New York lacks proactive promotion. Ford praises Steinbeck and Kaufman for their hit play but says bad press agentry harms theater.
A fragmented collection of quotes and stray phrases cites Minau nz a soda fountain bar liquor debates and dancing chaperones. Includes remarks attributed to Lady Astor Donald Richberg Fanny Brice and Dr A A Brill with stray comments on democracy and social trends.
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