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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News reprints notices under the Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co and Associated Press. The paper states it may publish communications and corrections as authority for published statements. Readers are urged to consider authenticity and editorial standards.
A 1910s era notice urges daily attendance, warns about falling behind if absent, and cites a future surge of 40 million automobiles. It discusses traffic congestion, need for street widening, and traffic signals, while stressing education value and parental responsibility for sick children. It also reflects on civic pride and generosity of prominent gentlemen of the era.
A quirky will orders Gerald and Jonathan to race after the testator's death with one eighth of the estate at stake. If a judge suspects deliberate loss, the son winning loses most of the share, so both sons try hard to win. Two mutual friends propose a solution that resolves the dilemma, but the page with the answer is on the last page.
A dated poetic commentary notes St Valentine’s Day diverged from its original meaning. It observes how Scottish ritual and commercial card makers turned the holiday into a profitsier event with mass mailings and rising spending.
A reader recalls early days of a public library effort in Frederick County. Journal entries from 1913 to 1915 reveal the Civic Club backing, the 10,000 donated books from the Frederick County Free Library, and the formation of the Frederick Free Library Association with Eleanor M. Johnson as its first president.
The Haller's dry goods store has undergone re-organization been repainted and redecorated and a balcony opened to display merchandise highlighting the refreshed layout and new display space.
The Board of Charities and Corrections for Frederick County is set, with members Ly curgus E. Hedges H reefer and Georges T. Whipp Sr joining Republicans Thomas M. Wolf and Harrison Miler, and Mrs Pleasant Democrats. They will oversee Montevue and appoint its superintendent and staff. Henry Houck, former sheriff from 1839 to 1842, died at Mrs. William H. Brish’s residence on West Patrick Street aged 61.
Local ems report heatless mandates amid falling fuel. Fines from Justices Mavis and Brest total 85.50 as the Potomac ice pack advances past Harpers Ferry. Frederick residents report rising whiskey prices and a city watch on a street nuisance nicknamed Jack the Hugger. Meredith Staub, Penn University student, represents his fraternity in Boston conference.
Admiral Grayson dies early today after a storied career. Controversy surrounded his Navy promotion over senior officers and his role with President Wilson. He was allied with Theodore Roosevelt in nature and travel, later breeding thoroughbreds in Virginia and supporting horse shows.
Mrs. St J Croghan told Zonta members about a recent Florida trip at Hotel Frederick on Sunday evening. She described a visit to the Sami Zonta club and Jacksonville experiences, noting palm trees, orange groves, and packing-house processing methods. Miami was called the New York of the South and the speaker praised Florida’s natural beauty over man made things.
Russell C. Parr, regional adviser for the Federal Arts Project, will give an illustrated lecture at Hood College on February 17 at five o clock in room 67 of the Administration building. The talk outlines the Project’s development and its community role and notes Ruth Reeves work on the Index of American Design. An exhibit of oil paintings and plates from the Index will be on display February 14 25 in the building lobby, including Amelung glassware designs and a Hagerstown vest design now at the Hagerstown Museum.
The obituary notes a surgeon who served at Throat Hospital and the Providence Hospital. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Association of Military Surgeons and various local and national medical societies. His decorations included the Navy Cross, Belgiums Order of Leopold, and Frances Legion of Honor.
Walter Fisher from Boonsboro spoke at the Frederick Jasapane Coin Club meeting on East Patrick Street. He described the value of collecting covers and noted his award winning display at Ashevtte, N. C. The session, led by J. Lipps, planned a future Hagerstown gathering on February 28 and discussed library purchases for the C. Burri Artz Library.
Capt Robert Bott of the Salvation Army describes how a forgotten guitar or banjo could spark a young person’s interest in music. While unwrapping clothing, he found a used banjo with a missing attachment and plans to place it with youths in the recently launched Youth Crusade. He argues even repaired instruments can teach music, expanding access for many.
The Automobile Commissioner announces that the new 1938-39 license tags will be issued beginning tomorrow. The tags must be displayed by April 1.
A compact calendar of anniversaries lists Cyrus McCormick born in 1839 and Susan B. Anthony among others, with deaths and birthplaces. It notes key events from 1898 Maine, 1918 Wilson licensing, 1933 Roosevelt assassination attempt, and 1937 GM stop to labor espionage. Birthdays include Whitehead Barrymore Rohmer Voorhees and others. Horoscope hints at persistence and localized success.
The item cites II Kings 2 10 on David's burial, quotes Tryon Edwards on life and the afterlife, and reports England road death tolls for 1937 with 6 591 fatalities and 226 339 injuries versus 6 561 and 224 865 in 1936.
A quiz on correct social usage asks about writing order on folded note paper, placement of dates, form of closing, and usage of stationery. The piece cites answers: no rule on page sequence, date may appear on first page upper right or last page left corner, use “Respectfully yours” not standard in social notes, stationery is spoken of as note paper rather than stationery, plain lining envelopes are acceptable. Grace Northway signs as Grace Northway.
The report recalls the unsolved Verdi Square pigeon poisoning case with a supposed old witch suspect and witnesses. It also notes Billy Rose’s telegraphs contrasting with Ziegfeld, and a New York radio station WQXR facing financial strain prompting listener-led fundraising for steady classical music broadcasts.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that clothing must balance warmth with skin health, noting the elderly and infants need more care due to unstable heat regulation. He warns against heavy indoor wear and moisture, and discusses sunlight’s role and the push to minimize indoor clothing for hygiene.
The text notes many new materials raise problems. It compares primitive clothing to modern options like cotton, linen, rayon, wool, silk and fur. It recommends loose garments to retain heat while allowing moisture evaporation and advises avoiding tight accessories that restrict movement or circulation.
A daily English lesson highlights common misuses and pronunciations. Today's term admonish means to reprove gently but seriously, with guidance to improve vocabulary through careful usage and correct spelling and pronunciation notes.
Marriage licenses issued at Westminster include Edwin Hughes and Martha E. Shearer, Oxykesvi, Lewis F. Hannana. Names Mary Kenney and Soymar appear in the issuance list with unsettled spellings and partial initials, reflecting a busy filing period.
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