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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
2
This damaged OCR fragment references The Daily News in Free text, noting Associated Press content and correction policy. It mentions The Press exclusive entitlement to news dispatches and local news, with instructions about accuracy and writer anonymity, and that notices are for publication as authorized.
A Nature essay warns that human ruthlessness in forest destruction turns forests into a sponge for water. Floods and floods follow melting snows as smoke from fires fills vast areas. It will take decades to repair damage and forests must regrow to prevent desertlike landscapes.
A satirical column laments the annual spring lure of starting a garden. It warns readers to resist seed catalogs and the impulse to garden, noting the ache of labor and the enduring fantasy of fresh produce, while mocking the amateur gardener's resolve.
A forecast projects New York City population rising from 6 93 million in 1939 to 9 38 million by 1960. The surge would crowd the vast metropolis into 30 years, prompting questions about urban costs and better chances of work elsewhere. The piece argues that many youths move to the city for opportunity but end up returning, suggesting life is more comfortable in smaller places.
A fragmentary quotation references Judges 15 36 about a jawbone weapon. It includes archaic phrasing and lines about destruction and fame. The text appears as in excerpts from a religious or literary source with dated diction and cross referencing.
A fragmentary AP Science item from Howard W. Blakeslee notes oddities in a survey or study related to astronomical or scientific observations. The unreadable text hints at data about stars or galaxies and the methods used to measure unusual phenomena.
Dr Johnston argues rising waters carried gold particles rather than forming it, tracing evidence from miles of underground workings. His hot water theory challenges geologists’ idea that quartz veins formed by internal rock reactions. Meanwhile a cottage prayer meeting led by Lews L Wilson and E S Rice featured prayer, singing, and testimonies with attendees from Braddock Heights.
Former Justice Joan W. Lloyd butchered four hogs at his Petersville area farm on Tuesday. The hogs weighed a total 1 850 pounds with two exceeding 500 pounds each.
Miss Margaret Smith, teacher in the Junior department at New Market M P church school, will lead the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor gathering on Sunday at 7 p m.
John H Cutshall of Woodsboro is named deputy tax collector under Charles F Rowe the new county tax collector. Montgomery county travelers Lewis Rice and Howard Young started sleigh trip but turned back due to lack of snow. later attempted by wagon. Announcement of yesterday wedding Amrow A Annan Esquire Emmitsburg to Luella White Liberty township Pa.
Hundreds of Belgian children will receive 500 nursing and bedding articles shipped from Frederick to London for relief in wartime areas. A committee led by Miss Nannie Mantz and Miss Mary B. Eisenhauer oversaw sewing knitting and packing. The Unity of all American people is urged as essential to win the war in a Monocacy club meeting summary.
Among County Women’s Clubs feature a meeting at Verne Beaverville with Mrs Elmer Ramstury and Lester presiding, 22 members present. Poems and readings by various members, a program on aging and citizenship, and social recreation occurred. next meeting February 21. Unionville Club also met February 8 at Mrs C Pearce with 16 members and 4 visitors, demonstrations on color scheme and extension projects, refreshments, next gathering February 22 at Mrs Charles Marfin.
Rev Paul H Gleichman assistant pastor of Evangelical Lutheran church spoke to room mothers at Church Street School in the cafeteria on Tuesday afternoon at two. He discussed child mental growth and home responsibility while luncheon was served. Attendees included Mrs Shaw as chair and numerous mothers and guests.
Hood College plans an Honor Dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Stahr on Friday at 6 o clock in Coblentz hall. Dean Herbert E Hawkes Columbia College will speak on Why Is A College attended by many students from Frederick and nearby areas. Missing details in OCR affect guest list and attendance.
Mr Burrall a well known retired farmer and church elder died at his home in New Market on Thursday aged 85 Funeral services were held Sunday from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren with interment in the adjoining cemetery
Poem by N. A. Lufburrow praising great men whose lives guide others. Reflects on learning from the struggles and accomplishments of past figures to reach higher levels of understanding and character.
Dr. Carl A. Madsen an engineering researcher is developing a mechanism to locate schools of tuna aiming to boost the efficiency of the 66 tuna boats operating from San Diego. He plans tests of the device in a few weeks.
Mr John Umbach and guests attend as Dean Hawkes addresses the college faculty Friday afternoon at 4 o clock, discussing certain phases of educational development.
In this health column Dr Morris Fishbein outlines the historical discovery of leukemia, its rare occurrence in humans, and the debates over a serum tested in chickens. He notes the disease’s insidious onset, symptoms, and the limited current treatments using radium or X rays on the spleen and glands while urging ongoing research.
Dr Haddaway superintendent of Methodist Protestant Missionary Department in Baltimore will preach at Central M P Church February 20 at 1 am. He will present The Fellowship Crusade for Evangelism The Church Paper The Methodist Protestant Recorder and Finance defining these interests.
A vintage etiquette row presents questions on proper conduct. It asks if a girl should hold a man's arm, whether to thank a doorman, who carries skates, and how to ask for an escort to a club dance. The answers given are No, No, Yes.
A mass of historical anniversaries lists Phineas P. Quimby Henry Wilson Henry Adams Robert F. Weir Henry Watterson George Kennan Charles T Russell and Stephen Decatur. Liberia Herald 1903 Department of Commerce 1920 Kaiser war crimes internment debate 1932 Farm Tenancy Roosevelt message. Birthdays note Worthington Ford Samuel Fels Katharine Cornell Van Wryck Brooks George Waren and others with today horoscope predicting curiosity intellect and public spirit.
The report details Duke Panther’s June 2 confrontation amid a bridge club dispute with his wife over Stephen Davryes. He then won the fourth game of the Panthers Beavers series 3-1 at Beavers' park. In August Duke was sold to the Larks and soon after a line drive broke his pitching hand.
New York dated February 16 recounts a stroll among crumbling tombs at Trinity Church, noting epitaphs from 1681 through 19th century figures including Burr, Hamilton, Fulton, and bygone officers. The piece reflects on time, memory, and the melancholy of old graves.
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