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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1949
Page
4
The physician cautions that laxatives can be dangerous in abdominal pain and may cause peritonitis if the appendix ruptures. Delayed proper treatment for serious diseases worsens outcomes. early medical advice improves cure chances and avoids long self treatment.
In the 1920s outlooks abounded. now Winthrop Aldrich urges continued economic advance with higher savings to fund investment. He argues Congress should not curb capital investment and that earnings should bolster industrial plant modernization, while critics warn against corporate-driven agendas.
A reader questions President Truman’s labor policy and accuses him of favoritism toward labor leaders. The letter argues for a revised Taft-Hartley bill balancing protections for workers with broader public justice and cautions against excessive labor power. It contrasts past labor action with a call for policy that serves all citizens, not only unions.
Fifteen watercolor paintings by Richard Lahey, director of the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, are on display in the Joseph Henry Apple Library. The exhibition, sponsored by the Hood College Division of Fine Arts, runs for one week.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination at Gaithersburg to fill the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Clarksburg. Applications close March 3. Salary listed as 1602 dollars.
Fifty years ago in Savannah a Frederick resident McDannold died of pneumonia after a one day illness on a trip to Cuba with D Guy Thomas. A sleighing party from Frederick visited Buckeystown Industrial School entertained by Rev A H Zimmerman. A severe cold wave with zero to ten below impacted Frederick area causing drifts and road closures and a U S government guard assignment noted in the text.
Twenty years ago items note a local sale of a store and dwelling at 15 08 Winchester street to Mr and Mrs Cha FED posse. Other notes mention university visits, a high school debate on love of woman versus wealth, and ministers in a panel with no decision recorded.
Washington Daybook reports on Winfield Denton, a new member of Congress from an era of many freshmen, adjusting to the Hill culture. He notes no bloc loyalty, observes leadership shakeups at the Democratic National Committee, and mentions Bill Boyle as a loyal Truman ally. The piece also covers a Moscow influenced peace pamphlet, Swords into Plowshares, and its authorship debated amid Cold War rhetoric.
Adamstown Homemakers Club members and guests gathered for a program led by Mrs Robert DeHome with a review of God Bless America by Mrs Ene Buiset and a music moment. Miss Davis and Miss Tueter demonstrated a “New Look For Old Clothes” before refreshments. The next meeting is February 16 at Mrs Robert DeRose’s home.
Mr and Mrs James A Shewbridge longtime Brunswick residents celebrated their fifty second wedding anniversary with a reception at their Sandy Hook home The couple both worked in the B and O Railroad He carried cap trains including the Capitol and National Limiteds during sixty years on the railroad He met presidents Roosevelt Coolidge and Harding on passenger runs and was praised for his smooth handling Their son Charles V is a conductor Roy E is a general shop foreman Melvin A died and Creston E lives in Rochester They have six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Mrs Gien A Stonesifer Petersville is their daughter-in-law Three Shewbridge sons work at Brunswick and the family notes a history of railroading service
Dean Acheson, new U S Secretary of State, coolly rejected Stalin’s peace offensive in a brisk press conference. He cited the UN Charter and pledged calm, clear diplomacy while leaving room for bona fide talks. Acheson’s decisive briefing signals a firm, straight talk approach for U S policy toward Russia.
Hood College class of 1951 presents the sophomore revue For Heaven s Sake this Friday at 5 pm in Brodbeck Hall. Co chairs Fran Ge of Eli Park and Dolores Holland of Norfolk have directed the production with a large cast of students from many towns and states.
A Dorothy Dix column reprints a 16 year old’s Boyfriend guidance and a skeptical editorial response. It weighs teen romance, jealousy, and parental influence while urging realistic expectations and self respect for women and girls.
The Tri-State Golf League, meeting at the Courtney Inn Purcellville Virginia, welcomes Court House Country Club Fairfax as sixth member. League president Harry Decker Frederick presides. Frederick delegates attend. Rules revised to five two man matches. playoffs set for Ingleside Staunton. Schedule lists dates from May to July across Frederick Martinsburg Purcellville Winchester Front Royal.
In a Washington address Glenn Beall of Maryland Sixth District argues Russians must show deeds, not words, before any peace talks. He asserts U S policy must harden against Moscow and outlines local actions including new post office sites and a Washington Lincoln Memorial Gettysburg Boulevard commission assignment. He notes Savage River Dam work and public works meetings, plus efforts to raise police and fire salaries and veterans appeals outcomes.
This item presents notes on giving and generosity urging readers to share resources and develop a generous goal. It includes a short dated personal note by N. A. Lufburrow from Fairfax and Staunton VA with a brief reference to a league trophy and Fredericks rivalry, noting two legs on the trophy and a win needed to retain it.
Dr. Douglas Kelley, noted psychiatrist and author, told Frederick High School listeners that average views on insanity are fallacious. He traced psychiatry from ancient times to today and urged teachers and patients to cooperate in teaching mental hygiene.
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