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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
4
The piece traces February as a month of waiting and explains calendar reforms from early 10 month systems to Julius Caesar and Augustus, noting February’s variable length and the desire to align it with other months, while arguing the month remains protracted and unsettled.
Weather data reports 0.9 inches of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8 30 a m and February total 1 68 inches. Normal February precipitation 2 90 inches, actual February 1948 1 68 inches. High yesterday 45, high last year 61. low last night 31, low last year 31. Sun sets today 5, sun rises tomorrow 7 00 a m. Moon sets tomorrow 9 58 a m.
Fifty years ago on Feb 17 1899 Frederick division of the Pennsylvania Railroad faced snowdrifts between here and Bruceville. A snowplow was drifted near Taneytown and all Baltimore and Ohio trains ran late. About two and a half inches of snow fell with hail and rain followed by thaw to curb high water. Superintendent Mantz and crew opened sewers. snow piled into Carroll Creek from South Market Street Bridge. Dr Franklin B Smith drove to Mageetown and rode to Eleeron seven miles away. A horse hitched to a sleigh driven by May Derr balked on Patr Street near Feageville causing a runaway but no injuries.
Twenty years ago on February 17 1929 readers saw a city pipe line survey begin the following week intruder clues surfaced at the Mullinix residence with little taken Walter Graham near Brad Dock suffered multiple broken ribs after a fall from a wagon load of wood Remodel of the Old Hotel Yardley Brunswick by Howard Marvin Jones underway and planned to open around March 15 1929
The article reflects on taking the long view to handle present troubles by imagining future outcomes. It argues past events reveal correct courses of action and that lessons from history can ease today’s problems. It concludes strength for today comes from anticipating tomorrow’s perspective.
Washington Daybook reports Andy Jacobs, an Indiana congressman, drawing vast female attention for his run at granting federal courts power over alimony evasion. Readers send letters praising and criticizing his stance while Jacobs confronts union pressure and parochial aid issues. Bohlen to Moscow and farm price politics also feature along with a Bible class note.
Washington notes highlight British editorials critical of U.S diplomacy over the North Atlantic pact. The piece emphasizes that only Congress may declare war and that executive actions cannot bind the nation to war without constitutional approval. It discusses Senators Conn and Vandenberg and the need for a two thirds Senate vote, while warning Europeans about the U.S. constitutional limits and moral obligations in case of aggression.
The article surveys Dr J W Wilce findings on heart size in 1233 American male athletes noting enlarged hearts in many but no harm to normal individuals. It discusses varying sports strain, injury risks, and the need for proper training and health checks before strenuous activity.
Walkersville P T A announced the annual bazaar to be held Friday and Saturday evenings at the school building. The event aims to serve a larger group than ever with turkey, ham and oyster suppers on both nights. Committees include Advertising Avery Browning Miss Hattie Myters Mrs John Dreaming Preparation John Pacie Jy Roger Zimmerman Avery Browning.
Babson Park Florida February 17 1949 news item notes churches receive more free space than other topics in local papers. It argues church news deserves annual review similar to other industries citing church property values and annual expenditures. Mentions postwar sentiment shifts and World Federalist movement influencing youth and church activity.
Rep. Beall discusses U.S. debt burden and proposed federal spending. He warns that high deficits and plans like a Columbia Valley Authority or St Lawrence Seaway could balloon the debt further, risking tax raises and economic downturn. He cites Senate and House leaders and current budget proposals.
February 12 ceremony at Alversville United Brethren Church unites Rosco Summers and Earl A Su Mir in a double ring wedding. Rev Harl Varney presides. attendants Irene Shafer and Betty Jane Cline wear blue and gray ensembles. The couple plans residence near groom's home after brief trip.
A jumbled lesson fragment discusses improving vocabulary and language use. It references commonwealth, population, and effort to master words, but is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome. The text appears as scattered phrases about language learning and instruction.
In an effort to address rising cancer concerns and environmental factors, a district tenant farmer requested a meeting with a Department of Agriculture representative. The discussion focused on selling corn under a government purchase plan and the related environmental and health implications.
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