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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
4
The February 1947 issue lists subscription prices in advance: single copy three cents, three months 75 cents, year 3.00. The notice appears in the Fredericksburg based publication with standard postal service details and circulation bureau references.
A historical piece marking the 100th anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison’s birth notes society’s slow recognition of his genius. It highlights his early life from Humic Beginnings to his rise as a renowned inventor and telegraph operator and recalls his motto about work and duty while praising his lasting contributions to science and industry.
Fifty years ago this column reports on Baltimore dispatches from Frederick and Middletown with notes on a suit for damages settled amicably, a fire damage incident on Saint Street, and a jury verdict in favor of Captain Joseph Gremlin in a civil case. The item mentions the Moa operation and a proposed port project near Weyertown.
Fragmentary 1900s style column mentions a ferryview opening, a new filling station, a county demonstration, and a Frederick baseball figure. The text lists names, places, and events with sparse details, including a marching display and local meetings toward county actions.
A garbled history chronicle mentions anniversaries and figures across US locations including Washington and Virginia, with references to presidents, battles, and civic events. It also notes a long civic meeting at Grace Evans and a Urbana dards club gathering with assorted readings, songs, and demonstrations. details are fragmented but indicate community memory and social activities.
The Frederick Art Club held a meeting where members discussed chosen books for their literary merit. Pearl Bacer presented a life under a dictatorial regime, while other readings included reports on modern society and political oppression.
Washington reports focus on Heart Week with references to Senator Styles Orldges of New Hampshire and President focus. The piece notes labor tensions amid CIO Auto Workers protests and evolving picket lines as lawmakers discuss public health and national policies.
A late 19th or early 20th century society notice describes a large Woolfield area gathering for a wedding feast hosted at Wordote Hall. Names include Barbara Burdette and Mary Ann Word, with attendees from nearby communities such as Abtera and Cedar Gave. Contributions mentioned total $100 raised at the event.
Jury returns first degree homicide verdict in a case involving a 14 year old girl and her father after a tragic incident linked to a malfunctioning machine. The court heard testimony about a family dispute and a fatal outcome from a disrupted diet and care.
Reports from Petworth with details of church services at Chemtin and Wallington United Methodist parishes. Rev. Care roll Maddow led a pulpit duty with Rev. Care roll Maddow. attendees included family members and local residents. A Sunday dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sime on Oland, with guests including the Kemp and Baker families and Miss Hetty Darby.
The Warens Society of Chinistatth held a service at Heaaline Methodist Church on Friday with attendees including Milton Tapler Lee King Gerald Arnold Duhan King Mary NeGagee AUK Momp son and William Scheuse. Members later visited Frederick City Hospital where Aro and Mire Billy Mathaes were treated for fire injuries. A meeting at Petworth Methodist chapel included A Tray Gerald Arsohdl William New fonce Milter Tabler Jihan Kone and others.
Sunday and Friday gatherings highlight social rounds in Ladiesburg Pardes area. Families including Shelton, Blu, Tand, Gaver, Supe, Borely, Filmer, Shetton, Hible, and Elie visited relatives such as Walter Tand and Marnie Supe at various homes in Taness tow e and nearby.
The ceremony united Cpl Maymome Vo Haines J. son of Mr and Mrs Ho Vo and Meg Ruth Cross of Washington Hine. The gray gown bride wore a corsage. groom stationed at Ft. Oor. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Magnes Srambanar with many Haines and Cross relatives in attendance. The newlyweds plan a southern honeymoon after February 1T discharge.
Washington February report notes a freeze on new radio station applications before the deadline. Listed applicants include Maryland and Baltimore Broadcasters Corp with 24 MHz 2kW permissions, Cumberland area filings, and several other entities facing the freeze.
Opinion piece argues ministers should not be reduced to executives or therapy providers. It urges congregations to restore pastoral study and reflection on the Word of God to revitalize church life, warning against overreliance on psychiatrists or secretaries.
Washington Star photographer C. Gusi Chittn was knocked out in a Federal Court building today after photographing a handcuffed suspect. Floyd Peerison struck him just after the prisoner was taken before a U. S. Commissioner for arraignment on charges in the slaying of Milton E. Lowe, who was shot during a grocery robbery attempt. The arraignment was postponed for a week.
An explosion occurred in the Haifa port area around 6 p m according to officials who said a warning of bombs prompted evacuation of residents and port workers about 30 minutes before the blast.
James A. Robinson a 16 year old colored Burkittaville youth was returned to his mother by Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnautier after a brief Juvenile Court hearing. A petition by county probation officer said he was taken by State Police on a charge of unlawful entry and attempted robbery of a Kure Kittsville home. Robinson said he entered the house to get a fishing line.
Three collateral forfeitures were pronounced by Magistrate Edward J. Smith this morning. Aten F. Mlarper of Route 2 Frederick and Ray Victor Manninger of Fingers Town each paid $1 and costs for stopping violations and crossing the opposite white line, while Gardner EO Warshmat of Hagerstown, also cited for crossing a white line, paid £5 and costs. State Trooper Hrace A. Brachey filed the charges.
Fragmentary OCR notes show precipitation figures and temperatures but many items are garbled. The readable bits mention February values and high temperatures yesterday and a year ago, with references to expected conditions and moon times.
Temperatures rise slightly today after a cold spell with a morning low around 37 degrees west of Frederick. No significant precipitation expected by Wednesday night, though a small snow belt exists north of the Pennsylvania line and near the Great Lakes. Dean’s List honors four Frederick girls at Hood College for first semester 1946 47. Edison anniversary noted with Potomac Edison highlighting its early generating plant license in Cumberland in 1884.
Community mentions residents traveling to Atlantic City and London for visits and military family events. A veteran hospital donor, a local ladies day participant, and city officials are noted amid brief social items and a stock market blurb from New York.
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