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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1938
Page
9
Olive Roberts Barton argues that constant radio noise disrupts family life and study. She urges turning off during study time and meal periods, valuing quiet conversation, and balancing entertainment with household discipline to prevent “bedlam” and preserve focus for children and parents alike.
Emmitsburg February 32 The Elias Lutheran church youth prepare a three act farce titled The Hotel Duchess to be presented February 17 in the Parish Hall. Cast includes Pauline Brooks Margaret Gillelan Lila Lewis Dorothy Bollinger Celeste Reid Jane Bollinger Alicia Clark Valerie Sharrer Ruth Esler Fitez Penniman Farmway William Bushman James Menixose Paul Dem and more.
Ida Tarbell illuminates Abraham Lincoln's lineage tracing back to Samuel Lincoln via 17th century migrations from western England to Plymouth to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The article follows the family's westward moves to Virginia Kentucky Indiana and Illinois, Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809, early life on the frontier, and rise to presidency culminating in his 1865 funeral.
A bridge column analyzes a hand where West, despite the standard lead from the opener, chooses a different opening lead to best defend. The text details the bidding, the lead choice, and how the contract was defeated by South’s club king losses and spade discard scenario. It notes the lead deviation was justified by timing, yielding a successful defense and highlighting strategic nuance.
Lovettsville Virginia notes visitors and family visits over the weekend. Flossie Ratcliff stayed with her sister near McLean while Mary Mason visited parents near Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Charles Souder attended a Milk Association meeting in Washington with Wm Beatty. Tommy Potterfield shows slight improvement from pneumonia. Mr and Mrs James Embrey of Washington spent Sunday with local acquaintances.
Health is the greatest asset and the body is built by what enters the mouth daily. Many ailments from teeth issues are claimed cured by removing or treating and filling diseased teeth. Special attention to children and nervous people, low prices, guaranteed workmanship, thousands of satisfied patients in Frederick area.
Mrs Rose L. Culler will sell her personal property at public sale on Saturday February 26 1936 at 1 00 P M on the premises in Jefferson. Items include antique and modern furniture such as tables chairs chests of drawers sideboard and cupboards plus a piano organ stove washing machine rugs refrigerator and dishes. Cash terms. Auctioneers Emmett R Bawlus and Rose L. Culler.
A listing of scheduled assignee and real estate sales with dates varied across February and March. Entries cite buyers, trustees, and locations including Jefferson Frederick Walkersville Urbana and surrounding routes, with sale times and court house doors as meeting points. Multiple buyers and properties are noted for February 16 through March 24, including assignee sales and real estate transfers.
The city accelerated water rent collection after aldermen warned under the water ordinance. About $200 daily has been collected since notices were mailed, largely from current bills rather than long‑outstanding delinquencies. Notices advised homeowners that water could be shut off or meters entered if balances remain unpaid within 30 days.
Miss Betty Morgen wed and joined the Lovettsville school faculty for two years. Several locals recovering from pneumonia include Jake Solth who has returned from Loudoun Hospital Tommy Pottershield Barbara Fry and Catherine Coffman. Ruth Carr moved to Loudoun Hospital with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Robert English and Mrs Jonas Snoots visited Hyattsville last week with Mr and Mrs Micholas Shumaker. Their mother is recovering from a stroke. Mrs Mannie Bennet sold her Lovettsville farm to Leighton Loy, previously known as the Wm Stoneburner farm once managed by Ted Carter.
Alex J. Mandel Inc. applies for a Class A Off Sale Beer license for West Patricke Street Extension Frederick Md. to sell beer wholesale or retail and deliver in sealed packages. Exceptions must be filed within one week of the second advertisement. hearing to be held at the Court House. G D Myers License Commissioner Frederick County Md February 12 19 1938.
Residents report visits and health updates across the region. Named individuals include Mrs J P Delphey and family, Mrs Lena Kenzey, Arthur Flangtan, Ralph Ready, and Bruce Kolo. Activities cover trips to Annapolis and Frederick, hospital stays, and gatherings at several homes in Rouzerville New Windsor Linwood and nearby towns.
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