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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1935
Page
5
TheDaily News outlines its policy requiring real names with letters to the editor and states the Associated Press content rules. It notes correction responsibility and confirms second class mail status for Frederick Maryland.
A Washington correspondent notes Senator Norris backs civil service for the post office except the postmaster general who would have a ten year term. The move aims to depoliticize leadership, shielding it from re election politics and tying performance to administration results. The piece argues the post office is the nation’s largest business and should run as a business, not a political machine.
A collage quotes Secretary Hull on trade, trainer Blackbwin on boxing, Damrosch on opera, and a Bank of France governor on the franc. The remarks span international finance, sport, culture, and temptation in public life.
Daily lesson urges readers to増 expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily. Today the term laconic means expressing much in few words. The note cites brief and pithy usage and adds examples and pronunciation hints.
Santa Monica letter-writer Will Rogers jokes about believers who claim to die and return, from England to Hollywood. He notes the hype around near death tales and quips the revived may be exaggerating, as the Supreme Court delays action.
Sunday visits fill Detour Detour as neighbors host relatives and friends. A lively coasting party drew many locals and visitors to the hills near zero temperatures. Readers note the first full length biography of Francis Scott Key by Victor Weybright, a Carroll County native, being released.
From The News columns dated Feb 11 1885 the item notes cold weather with Frederick below others and predicts ten to twelve new houses in Walkersville this spring. It records sales of farms and houses nearby and a state road funding effort, plus a workplace accident at Ox Fibre Brush Co. and ordination at Mount St Marys College.
W J Grove appeals to the editor for better road funding in Western Maryland criticizing gas tax use and state bonds to cover debt. He argues Baltimore benefits from tax deals while rural counties like Predvuilek endure impassable roads, urging taxpayers to insist gasoline funds be spent on roads, not politics.
Frank Willman recalls learning the millwright trade in 1880s with Milton Biggs and employers Baker Roelkey Gambrill and staying at Hobbs hotel. He mentions family ties to Col Rouzer and Capt Willhide and requests a copy of a Frederick paper. Portland Oregon February 6 1935.
Mrs Jane Rice Jones remains about the same at her West Third street home. Howard Schade is quite sick at Frederick City Hospital. Gerson Rosenour, also at Frederick City Hospital, has left for residence at Lee Francis Scott Kes hotel. Rev Charles R Zweizig, in Bethany Reformed parsonage, improves at 745 West Locust York Pa. Mrs Zweizig is Grace Lough. M F Grove White, after mastoid operation, returns home and plans to travel Wednesday to Clearwater Florida with Mrs White.
A local column lists visits and events in Sykesville and surrounding towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W H Parlett and Miss Mary D Parlett. various church activities at St Barna bas and St Pauls M E. Epworth League happenings. educational fundraisers and socials. post office changes. travels to New York and Canada. and a funeral for Mrs Elizabeth W Dorsey.
A dated plea from N A Lufburrow notes widespread despair and calls for fresh ideas to cure present day economic aches. The author contrasts differing opinions and urges constructive debate to find hopeful solutions.
Article by Dr. Morris Fishe e in the Journal of the AMA stresses eye conservation for handicapped children. It links vision to learning, urges teachers to spot eyestrain, and describes lighting, desk design, seating, and eye hygiene as key classroom factors.
Bruce Catton notes the book Partners in Plunder argues a government business alliance exploits consumers to push fascism. J B Matthews and R E Shallcross critique sales campaigns and snob appeal as part of a plot to Hitlerize America. The work aims to smarter, wealthier consumers, with a grim tone and sharp indictments.
In New York, several large venues remain active while others close for renovations and new shows. Elsa Maxwell attracts cast prospects to Casino de Paree. Palais Royal hires watchman. Flying Trapeze features a high ceiling and aerial acts. French Casino adds late hours with a fashion show. Barrell of Fun hosts inaugural late shows. Wives Restaurant and Chateau Moderne offer varied entertainment. readers note shifts in nightlife amid post prohibition changes.
Notable births and events listed include Lydia Maria Child 1802 born in Medford Mass Theodore O Hara 1820 and Melville Fuller 1833 born in Maine and Illinois respectively Washington Gladden 1836 Josiah Gibbs 1839 Thomas Edison 1847 and dates of institutional milestones such as Mount Holyoke Seminary 1836 USDA 1889 and the Vatican City creation 1929 plus Diego Rivera mural 1934 notes.
The item lists several notable births with places and dates, including Dr. John J. Tigert and others, marking anniversaries and ages. It also notes Today’s Horoscope urging fortitude and restraint, highlighting leadership and control of passions.
A compact note cites Psalm 50 23 on praising God and ordering conversation, linking enduring delight to offerings of praise. It references Chalmers and a newsprint fragment, hinting at sermon or devotional insert in a historical page.
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