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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1948
Page
4
Washington has been rightly called the father of his country for his leadership of the Revolutionary forces. His steadfast faith and crest heart guided soldiers through dark days to victory, earning imperishable renown and shaping the nation’s history as Birthday observances honor his superb gifts.
In a letter to The News editor Alvin L. Dudley urges shift to fall freshening and early breeding to boost winter milk. He cites Vermont township laws and warns many dairymen fail to plan breeding, stressing purebreds, artificial insemination starting with unbred heifers, and high grain feeding to maintain output. The note also mentions travel by Mr Aire and Sevvin Fogle returning from the West Coast.
A group of women discuss how they would change their husbands if possible. Complaints include messiness, lack of conversation, and domestic fussing, while one woman says her husband is nearly perfect except for wishing to avoid his mother-in-law.
Fifty years ago on February 21 1898 local items include Mrs Frank Schmidt injured by an oil lamp explosion on North Market Street Mrs Schmidt and her mother Mrs Fleming helped extinguish flames. County commissioners appointed to Board of Charities and Corrections J Herman Ramsburg Harry B Witter Daniel Ordeman replacing Castle Ramsburg Werthheimer declined to serve. Drayman William Stanton sprained ankle after slipping on a curb at Rosenour Bros store. Mrs Samuel Brengle of North Market Street aided by Mr T Arnold Whitmore noted as a secessionist venerts Eduor W Lewis Libvertr.
February 21 1928 column notes varied items including Mrs Edward Dyer Episco pal missionary on China remarks about propaganda and conditions There will be no change in the Brunswick High School site despite agitation for a new site as repairs follow a fire A Chevrolet coach belonging to George Layman was stolen from in front of the University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore while its owner and two friends were inside
Washington Daybook surveys Ike Eisenhower’s possible postretirement role as Marshall Plan salesman and ERP commissioner, notes Secretary Marshall’s influence, and discusses Congress's weak appetite for bold price and wage controls. It covers Palestinian policy moves, Truman’s stall tactics, and intra-administration tensions with Forrestal and Cripps.
The Susannah Calvary Meth Wesley Class of the 1st church met at Norman Adam Pattiix street on Wednesday. The president Miss Carlotta presided with devotions by Mrs. Adams. Following the business meeting a white elephant sale was held and refreshments were served by the hostess. Sixteen members attended besides the teacher Mrs. Melvin Engle.
The Department of Agriculture plans to extend grain conservation to curb demand and keep prices from rising. Secretary Anderson described quotas for distillers, brewers, millers and bakers as a coordinated effort to reduce waste. He noted possible continued controls through October pending Congress action, with a goal of a substantial portion of 1948 shaped by these measures.
Know America presents a collection of birth and death milestones and key events. Nathaniel Rochester born 1757, Angela Eliza Gite Jespiel, Emma Thursby, Brander Matthews, Alice Freeman Palmer, John J. Greenough patent, District of Columbia governance, first telephone book, Washington Monument dedication, U S Steel incorporation, Theodore Roosevelt speech, and other dated notes from 1665 to 1932.
Shepherdstown, W Va and Hagestown Md reports say John Boone Schley, son of Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Joan B. Schley, died after ingesting about a teaspoon of wintergreen oil prepared as a compound by his grandmother Mrs William B. Snyder. The brain damage proved fatal.
A February 7 wedding reception at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Masser home Route 5 honored the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Richard Masser. Pink and white decor graced the table with a three tier cake. Gifts were presented from many friends and relatives including the Massers and extended families.
Multiple local marriages are noted in Thurmont and Middletown. Doris Elizabeth Snyder and Robert H. Butler wed at Thurmont's Methodist parsonage with Coast Guard groom awaiting residence in New York. June Eileen Thomas and Charles Joseph Shafer married in Middletown with no attendants. Avis Bondena Nick and Charles F. Jackson wed at Unit Axe Frede with plans for a new home near Myersville. A separate note mentions a Newark peace party stance by Henry A. Wallace.
Capt Inoue, commander of the Japanese unit known as the Wild Tigers, has been captured in Sumatra by the Indonesian army. He awaits trial on charges that his private force killed hundreds of civilians since 1945, according to an official of the Indonesian Republic.
Among The Sick ar Nevin S Baker of Ne Windsor improves slowly at the home of Alts Mary Hodgse 202 College Park from injuries in a Monday Urbana accident. Birs Sarah Albaugh of Taneytown slipped and fell on the ice breaking her arm. she is at Annie M Wame Hospital Gettysburg where a cast was applied. Mrs Bertha Albaugh of Unionville fractured her hip and is at Frederick Memorial Hospital improving nicely. Mr Albert F Klipp of Utica slowly improves at home after a heart attack six weeks ago. John H Jones son of Mrs Viol E Jones Tenotied recovers from an appendectomy performed at Freder ick street. he has returned home from Frederick Memorial where he was a patient since February 7. Mrs R E Remsberg returned home in Thurmont Tuesday from Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, where she underwent an operation and is improving nicely. Trustee sale of Henry G Bass personal property near Whipperwill Hollow realized 589.10. six head of hogs and farming implements sold by Sherman P Bowes trustee Emmett R Bowlus auctioneer R L Kelly clerk Navybscaper BRCHYE
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