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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
4
The piece notes a rising public focus on weather in modern life and describes mid February as a moment of budding signs of spring. It mentions forsythia and dogwood buds swelling, crocuses and daffodils preparing to bloom, and a warmer day after persistent cold. It closes with wheat and corn price quotes from the Farmers Cooperative Association.
Prof Cyrus Thomas spoke to the Frederick County Historical Society on A Maryland Emperor with Uttappingassinem as a ruler of part of the area, quoting Maryland archives from 1660. Groundhog weather then two weeks of clear days followed by a late-February lull.
February 18 1928 reports a Sunday session that adjourned after returning 42 indictments. Engineer William Eader at the city electric light plant was injured, fracturing several ribs. The State Roads Commission tentatively chose a Middletown to Jefferson route 60.1 miles long with an estimated cost of 237 753. Frederick County allotment for small game preparation includes 864 rabbits and 300 Bob White quail.
Dorothy Dix discusses how youth favor and reject older people at social events and asks whether anti aging bias harms the young later in life. She also cautions a woman about staying in a troubled marriage for children and advises against idealizing reconciliation after fights. The column includes notices of a Town Hall lecture by Theo Lichtenstein on Palestine at Hood College.
The 24 hour precipitation shows none. Precipitation to date is 0.74 inch. February normal is 2.99 inches. actual February 1947 is stated as 1.60 inches. Excess to February is 1.36 inches. Yesterday high 61, low last night 27. Moon and sun times listed. Total degree days 8720.
Washington Daybook reports rising fury among Democrat senators and party bosses over President Truman. It notes Les Biffle’s push for closer White House visits with lawmakers, the firing and hiring disconnect, and suspicion of Wall Street influence in national policy. The piece also mentions Greek strongman Zervas in Washington and a local Orphans Court note granting letters of administration to Cora B. Thomes.
Washington February 15 The Supreme Court decision this week could threaten peacetime liberties by enabling Congress to reuse war powers during nondeclarations of war. Critics warn of potential reimposition of rationing wage and price controls and future control of economic life under constitutional guise.
Washington Feb 18 Veterans Guide explains Public Law 325 of the 80th Congress granting immediate compliance with Civil Service Commission decisions on appeals by veterans in the classified federal service. It notes unclassified workers remain outside current rights but references a Senate bill to extend protections to FBI and TVA personnel.
A group from Frederick County Homemakers Clubs starts a five session program to stretch family budgets by learning to make and remodel children’s clothing. Led by Miss Lou Davis and chaired by Mrs. Page Gardner, the sessions cover patterns cutting sewing and finishing with demonstrations and lectures. Attendees include Mrs. Richard Smith Mrs. Lewis Biser Jefferson Mrs. Leslie Wiles Mrs. Fred Brubaker Mrs. Charles King Ballenger and others from Urbana Braddock and Mt. Joy.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 11 held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. A large turnout included many new members. Susie Ramsburg chaired the Americanism program featuring the skit Do Not Forget Remember with members Madeline Gilbert Ann Rutledge Betty Phebus Susan B Anthony and Amanda Burrall in roles. Joseph Marmor sang two solos with pianist Harry Koester accompanying and reading America and Our Flag. Edgar Guest poems were read by Mrs Koester. Refreshments followed.
A street car travels along a track and returns after reaching the end. Passengers wave and roll with the ride as humps in the tracks jolt and bump the car. The scene is a cheerful, bustling ride with people standing and pushing to enjoy a joyful day.
The FCC has issued a decision that politicians may appear on radio without broadcaster censorship of libel. The ruling follows a Port Huron Michigan case where WHLS canceled time for three candidates, leading to a dispute over section 315. The commission asserts equal opportunity for all candidates and that stations are not liable for libel in transmitted material.
A roundup of notable births and anniversaries, including George Peabody born 1795 in Peabody Massachusetts and Wendell Willkie born 1892 in Indiana. Also marks Today in History events such as Jefferson Davis inauguration and the Golden Gate Exposition opening. Include birthdays of Admiral Edwards actor Edward Arnold Jimmy Durante and others, plus a horoscope predicting leadership potential tempered by money luck.
A government run by women is called gynarchy. A samisen is a three string Japanese banjo like instrument.
A physician explains chronic constipation causes including poor diet and neglect, with advice on routine bowel habits, exercise, and avoiding laxative abuse. The column also notes the myth that hair and nails grow after death, stating medical authorities largely reject it.
A reflection on church attendance with a story of a girl leaving Sunday school to see God. It argues the purpose is to honor God and be in his presence, beyond seeking neighbors or listening to music and sermons.
A compact reflection cites Genesis 49 18 awaiting salvation and notes that salvation is earned by personal effort guided by God’s truth and Spirit. quoting Matthew Henry on cooperation with God rather than independence.
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