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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1949
Page
4
A 1948 News column features Dear Perplexed and Miss Dix style questions about dating with parental approval, courage, and social awkwardness. The piece also includes a short advice Q and A about marriage for a widow and the responsibility of supporting children.
The article compares beaver and muskrat as possible meat substitutes amid wartime rations. It notes tenpence worth of meat weekly in Britain yields only a couple of servings and discusses taste, fur use, musk secretion, and water-dwelling habits, suggesting beaver could become a scarce delicacy if consumer aversion fades.
The Gratitude Train sent from France embodies a friendly gesture recalling the Friendship Train. Citizens contributed material gifts through private efforts and government programs, representing a bread and butter token of appreciation for American aid to Europe.
A reader disputes marriage dynamics arguing that wives with children lose affection to offspring, while husbands stay steady. Dorothy Dix replies with cautions on jealousy, reliance on children, and gender expectations, noting communication and discretion as recurring concerns. The exchange touches on flirtation, drinking, and bringing girlfriends home to meet parents.
The Caroclin Club hosted a bridge party at wharonges with guests including Mrs Charles F. Bowers Lewis Leb ers Roland W. Harbaugh and others. The heirs of Mrs Elizabeth Kuhn sold a two story brick home with garage on South Market Street to Ernest Helfenstein Jr.
Gladysmary Cahul of Staten Island introduced the lecture on The Crafts as Art at Hood College before the Trident Club. Frey showcased silk screen, hammered bronze bowl, and a Persian flower embroidered bridge cloth. Helen Kamens chaired the meeting and plans were made to attend the Philadelphia Symphony in Baltimore on March 23. Barbara Leon coordinated arrangements with members suggesting subjects for pictures for the college viewbook.
Snow drifts clear routes to Frederick and surrounding towns reopen while many county roads still blocked. 153 snow shovelers work on lines between Adamsstown and Frederick Junction as B and O trains run late. Samuel A. Gregg makes first Frederick Jefferson mail trip since blizzard at nine and a quarter miles per hour. George Brengle, City Hotel night clerk, saved from drift after panic and partial mening. Howard Smith near the city shields horse and cart, loses warm relief after long ordeal. Large delegation appears before the Board of… seeking immediate removal of sheets and alleys. street superintendent directs carts to clear corridors and water works operations noted.
A Washington Daybook digest notes Soviet propaganda against the United States, criticizing U S policies and the North Atlantic Pact while detailing American reactions. It also covers Senate politics with Ken Wherry and Charles Tobey quips, and taxpayer groups demanding defense budget cuts and a Providence Machinists union clothing sale story.
A friend far away sends a birthday card and prompts a timely thank you. The proper response expresses gratitude for the remembrance and acknowledges the gesture with a brief, sincere note.
Washington commentary questions AFL hints to raise state legislator salaries from union funds arguing it risks bribery and broader corruption. It highlights low pay, potential outside fees to lawyers, and calls for reform in federal and state pay while noting ethical concerns and gender implications.
Two weddings reported from the Evangelical Reformed and Evangelical Lutheran parsonages. Mary M M Bell and Ray C Culler wed in a 7 PM double ring ceremony with attendants from Frederick High School where they both work at Camp Detrick. Mary Lee Werking and Richard C Cook married in a single ring ceremony with reception at the bride’s aunt’s home. The brides wore navy and light gray outfits. both grooms are World War II veterans employed locally.
Among the sick: Chester Overholster of Tarntown Route 7 sent by ambulance to Warner Hospital Gettsburg Pa. Marguerite S Trero hospitalized Frederick Memorial two weeks after operation, now returned to East Patrick Street. John Leison David Alan Tanestown Route 1. Bir s Joseph We and infant son Joseph S Emmitsburg. Mrs Norman Burdette of Creagertown underwent operation at Frederick Memorial two weeks ago. Bev Jones hospitalized at Great Lakes for major operation on November 7. Mrs Davis is widow of William Gas- 1 216 West South Street. Olive W Sponselier at home New Market. John T Best returned home from Frederick Memorial. George Ca back in Brunswick after lengthy hospitalization. Samuel Peaster visiting from Frederick after serious condition following operation.
The column lists births at Frederick Memorial Hospital for Gary Lee Taylor born February 5 to Evelyn VanaAcore Taylor and Joseph E. Taylor, Ronald LaVerne Staley born February 8 to Nevin W. and spouse in Walkersville, and a February 12 birth to John E. Shorb in Frederick. It notes a Mediterranean cruise for Lt Cmdr Blaine E. Eader aboard the USS Goodrich and a Valentine visit list. A family trip to California is planned for February 24 by Glenn Hahn, Joseph Fox, Miss Bell, and others.
Miss Eyter won the high score for women at the card party bead ing event. Max Troxe, Miss Eyter, and Robert Hane earned top prizes with Hane taking best man’s score and Kilpy receiving the low prize. Refreshments followed the prize presentation.
Thirty eight members and guests of the Business and Professional Women’s club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel for a Valentine themed dinner and business session. They opposed Sections 6 and 7 of Senate bill 3ry relating to the spy system and planned to lobby legislators. The group approved funds to aid the Frederick Playground Association amid a budget cut and outlined social events including a trip to Baltimore’s Force’s Theater to see Lake Mine Manhattan and a March 1 Game Party at Hotel Frederick.
John W. Donaldson of Hochschild Kehn and Company urged students to be frank natural and honest in job interviews. He advised selling oneself detailing the importance of personality, character, mental capacity, and the type of work for future happiness. Naomi Parker introduced the speaker after a campus after dinner coffee.
Baltimore authorities press an investigation into seven divorce cases linked to a reported divorce mill. The U S District Court ordered records on the cases to be set before suspects as part of a broader inquiry led by Frederick J Singley Jr of the Baltimore Bar Association grievance committee.
The Womens of Braddock Heights group met led by Miss Pearl A. Bacer. Members Alice Rohrback Mrs Helen McCutcheon and Mrs Yalander Cole reviewed Kings Blood Royal Grapes of Wrath and Mice and Men. A Valentine themed contest followed with Mrs Sinitz hosting hearts and flowers decor. Refreshments closed the meeting.
Newly elected Hood College house council members were installed at a mass meeting in Brodbeck Hall. Officers include secretary treasurer Shirley Fortuin and vice president Mary McCain with posts for each dormitory, while last fall’s presidents retain year-long terms.
The Voluntas Class met in Evangelical Reformed church parlors on Friday for a covered dish supper. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Paul Althouse, Margaret Best, Mrs. Lillie Blumenauer, and many others. Decorations honored Valentine's Day. Pauline Boyer led business, Miss Abbott read appreciation letters, and Irene Heck and Louise Engle provided entertainment. Margaret Best won first for a Valentine card. Thelma Wilson's box prize went to Mrs. Nulhe. Next meeting set for Mrs. Sallie Bhaumen’s home.
Republicans shouted socialism as they opposed a 2.5 million TVA steam plant appropriation at New Johnsonville Tennessee within a 466.9 million money bill. The fight foreshadowed continued partisan clashes over federal agency funding amid a tight fiscal year.
Frederick Sears Roebuck and Co. employes received proof of profits for 1948 through individual statements from The Savings and Profit Sharing Pension Fund. The fund holds 19 percent of Sears stock, with 57 local members owning shares valued at about 373,993.61 plus a cash balance of 18,798.47. Members contribute five percent of salaries up to 250 annually, while Sears adds a formula based on service length. The fund’s assets total 216,500,000 dollars at 38 dollars per share, though actual employee deposits amount to 39,500,000.
Edward V. Smith of Jefferson was found guilty for exceeding 30 mph in city limits and paid 6.45 dollars in fine and costs. The session also listed collateral forfeitures for operating without tags and other violations with multiple defendants and fines. injuries and a separate fatality in Winchester were reported from a nearby obituary note.
The piece sketches common word errors and mispronunciations in a sententious tone. It highlights phrases to avoid and suggests studying one word daily to expand vocabulary, with today’s focus on Sententious meaning terse and energetic.
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