The News of Frederick in February 13 1942
The Frederick News announces its Friday edition dated February 13 1942. It notes wire service use from the Associated Press and states editors will publish letters only with the writer’s real name. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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Russians Brace for Busy Spring Front Along Eastern War Theater
The piece analyzes why Russians expect intensified spring effort to push Germans back, noting weather negates subzero Russian advantages and forecasting possible German reinforcement. It cites Kalinin on renewed Russian pressure, German manpower use, puppet-state troops, and looming spring campaign with feints and alarms.
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Kalinin
Germany
Russia
Hitler
Paris
Goering
Italy
Gestapo
Yugoslavia
Eastern Front
Valentine’s Day and the charm of valentines through the ages
The piece describes Valentine’s Day as a long standing custom where people send greetings on February 14 to express affection. It notes past youth’s serious view of valentines and Cupid imagery, while modern dating behavior shows multiple valentines and a magnetic attraction between sexes on the holiday.
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Valentine
Cupid
Man About Manhattan finds art, food, and song in New York
In New York Ralph Rumsey sells inexpensive color reproductions of famous paintings and recalls a client who owns a $15,000 original. The Olney Inn offers refined dinners, while Arthur Tracy the Street Singer entertains with stories. A current Manhattan lineup lists major dance bands at top hotels and venues.
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Weuge Tucker
New York
Ralph Rumsey
Bartlett Arkell
George Inness
Hudson Valley
Inness
Mr. Arkell
Gianvea
Arthur Tracy
Marta
Tracy
Glasgow
Scotland
England
Frederick City Engine and Machine Works opens on South Market
Fifty years ago the business of Gomber and Burch on South Market street was bought by M L Marble J E Burch and H N Michael and will operate as the Frederick City Engine and Machine Works. Jesse Kreig of Adams town to open a Buc kyestown branch while expanding Adamstown facilities. Albert Wallis acquired a Besson cornet through Prof Geo Ed Smith costing over a hundred dollars. Grand Jury report notes liquor charges and minors on Sundays. Wild ducks flying northward forecast early spring.
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Messrs. Gomber and Burch
South Market Street
M. L. Marble
J. E. Burch
H. N. Michael
Frederick City
Albert Wallis
Geo. Ed Smith
Besson
Grand Jury
Cranium Crackers MORE LIGHT
A light themed brain teaser asks which travels faster light or sound with speeds 299,792 km per second for light and about 343 m per second for sound. It cites questions about a world conqueror advised by a philosopher, the hymn Lead Kindly Light and its author’s church affiliations, reading with light over a shoulder, and the definition of a light year with answers on the last page.
Bible Thought on Trials and Righteousness
A reflective line from Psalms notes the Lord tests the righteous while hating the wicked and those who love violence. The fragment mentions gods approving depth over surface impulses and includes the term Weedaworty as a stylistic label.
Twenty Years Ago Local Hems From The News Feb 13 1922
A man who impersonated an Army officer was taken into custody by Capt John H Church and later taken to Camp Meade by the provost marshal. A water meter at Union Manufacturing Co. plant clogged by a three foot rattlesnake blocked the line. workers cleared the pipe yesterday. Ballenger Grange opposed a bill to raise county treasurer’s office funding and fought a proposal to elect a Montevue hospital superintendent.
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John H. Church
National Guard
Camp Meade
Shai
Union Manufacturing Company
Ballenger Grange
Goodell
Montevue Hospital
Lowly Okies May Solve The Food Problem
Edson discusses wartime effects on migrant farm workers the Okies and Arkies. He notes rubber and transportation strains may force employers to provide transport and that migrant labor could become an economic necessity, reshaping civil life and farm harvests amid the war.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Okies
Florida
Texas
California
Mind Your Manners Test Your Social Etiquette Knowledge
A vintage manners exercise asks if volunteers should take direction from leaders and avoid bossiness. It covers graciousness in doing urgent tasks, seeking individual praise, punctuality, and knitting during social chats. The answer key assigns Yes to direction, Yes to not being bossy, Yes to helping when needed, No to seeking praise, and Yes to continuing knitting for the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Today In History and Anniversaries
A compact recap of notable birth anniversaries and historical milestones. Figures include Louis DuBourg David Field Japhn Rawlins Nellie Wallington George Goode Leopold Godowski Sidney Smith along with events such as the first American magazine in Philadelphia and the 1920 suffrage convention. The piece blends dates places and personages in a quick roster of past accomplishments.
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Baltimore
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Santo Domingo
David Dudley Field
New York
Haddam
Conn
Japhn A. Rawlins
Ilnois
Galena
Ill
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Cincinnati
George B. Goode
Smithsonian
New Albany
Ind
Leopold Godowski
Russia
Sidney Smith
Bloomington
Phila
Franklin
England
Boston
American Society For the Promotion of Temperance
Univ. of Minnesota
Leonard H. Dyer
Champaigne
Italy
Chicago
Richard Bruno Hauptmann
Lindbergh
U. S. Treasury
The War Interpreted on Singapore and Java
The article reflects on Singapore’s fall, Churchill’s likely response, and the cost to Japan. It notes Allied morale, the empire’s resolve, and a Dutch stand at Java as a last-ditch effort in the Far Pacific theater.
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Singapore
China Seas
Light Brigade
Balaklava
Churchill
Winston Churchill
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Pacific
Java
Propaganda and Radio War Rivals in World Theater
Book review praises Radio Goes to War by Charles J. Role as a comprehensive, readable account of radio as a weapon in total war. It outlines how Axis powers used radio to manipulate minds, names figures like the Kaltenbachs and Chandlers, and notes a hopeful message that radio can serve freedom if harnessed timely.
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Putnam
Charles J. Role
Germany
France
Ialy
Britain
Russia
United States
Fred Kaltenbachs
E L de Taners
Douglas Chandlers
Constante Drexels
Hitler
Rolo
Charlesville Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The Ladies Aid Society of Charlesville Church met with new officers presiding. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Wallie Holtz Miller and Miss Bertie Holtz. The next gathering is February 20 at the parish hall with hostesses Mrs Susie Zimmerman and Mrs Zelda Haugh.
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Charlesville Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Charlesville Church
Wallie Holtz Miller
Bertie Holtz
Susie Zimmerman
Zelda Haugh
Mrs. Roosevelt Should Consider Elective Office
Column argues Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt could pursue elected roles in New York politics rather than remaining in an appointed civilian defense post. It notes her campaign strengths, House aspirations, and possible runs for governor or Congress, while acknowledging party dynamics and the presidency’s influence.
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Washington
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National
Mrs. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Chicago
Lehman
Democratic Party
New York State
Strength For Today By Ear L Douglass
A reflection on adapting to new highways as old paths vanish. New roads redefine livelihoods for guest houses and service stations, demanding resource shifting and resilience. The author urges choosing Godly paths over selfish, tyrannical routes as change accelerates.
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Ear L. Douglass
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The Sad Case of Hitler
A letter by N. A. Lufburrow argues that few people truly count Hitler as a friend and many only serve him for convenience. The writer critiques the mob mentality of supporters and the opportunism guiding votes and actions toward the German leader.
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Hitler
N. A. Lufburrow
Agility and City Identity Highlight a Lesson
The text defines agility as rapid, easy movement and offers example usage. It notes Kuala Lumpur as the largest city and capital of the Federated Malay States, framing a lesson to expand vocabulary with precise terms and correct pronunciations.
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Kuala Lumpur
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