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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1948
Page
4
A 1948 editorial argues highway fatalities will persist unless drivers are educated from school age about safe driving, speed, and handling horsepower. It warns manufacturers focus on speed rather than safety and predicts improvements only after widespread driver education over 15 years.
Community organizations hold annual January meetings to elect officers. Being chosen signals leadership and judgment, earned through past work and active involvement. Officers dedicate substantial time and deserve thanks from members and the public. They recruit and chair committees, shouldering primary responsibility for group tasks. Enthusiasm and steady effort drive a successful year.
Good work of newsboys is praised as they deliver newspapers to subscribers and sell papers on streets. Earning money helps many pursue education, teaches the value of money, and fosters enterprise and fidelity appreciated by the public and employers.
The reader asks how to balance marriage with farm life and children, seeking ways to stay rested and charming, share time with her husband, and enjoy occasional outings. Dorothy Dix responds that many women in similar situations succeed with practical, steady routines.
In a period piece voice a reader asks about Dickensian “creditable circumstances” and the duties of a young wife left alone with three children. A Miss Dix style advice column notes husbands’ neglect, urges companionship or babysitters, and warns of emotional cruelty over mere gossip and vanity.
Today's word is Immorata defined as a two woman in love pair. The related term inamorata refers to a sweetheart or female beloved, used in classic usage to describe a loved one. The note emphasizes correct pronunciation and spelling while offering synonyms for wavering or undecided.
The January 5 1898 column notes twenty six fire alarms in 1896 with few serious blazes. Horatius Waters on South Market street suffered facial wounds from a chicken he was trying to catch. Bowers Lumber Factory resumes after holiday suspension. John Wood of New Market sworn in as clerk. Prof. W H K Harry filling an appointment in the clerk's office. East Church Street School crowded. some pups to transfer to West South Street School due to space.
Twenty years ago the Frederick News reports 1927 business ahead of 1926 with bank clearings totaling 325 616 1134. A new summer playground rotated at Winchester Street, bought from Frederick Brick Works and John Lee Smith for 1600 funded by Haron Foundation of New York. Two pedestrians Allen F Jones and Charles W Bell Jr struck by autos and killed. Frederick High basketball loses season opener to Westminster 19 12 with Decker Kirschman Grove Eiker at forwards Burdette at center Brachey Gilbert Brown Schildknocht at guards.
Washington Daybook reports rent control expires Feb 29. Real estate lobby aims to slip the bill into the graveyard via the House Rules Committee, while Dewey aide Jim Hagerty stages social rounds with reporters to flatter coverage. Other items note FCC chairman nomination fights and German industry debates affecting Europe’s economy.
A guidance note advises letting a capable child craft his own thank-you notes rather than having a parent write them. It emphasizes independence and proper letter etiquette in social exchanges and gift-giving situations.
December meeting of Elias Lutheran church Woman's Missionary Society held at Mrs Landers home with leaders Mrs Bower Miss Gillelan and Mrs Shriver presenting topics. Several local residents visited, hosted guests and family, and community events include baptisms, hospital returns, and a birthday celebration.
Washington reports that veterans may change beneficiaries on service life insurance anytime using a VA form or by writing the insurance division. Include full names of current and new beneficiaries and your own details. the VA notifies only the policyholder. The column answers many questions on pensions, conversions between term, ordinary, and 20 pay life, and how disability affects pension eligibility, plus guidance on handling overpayments and guardianship money.
Earl L. Douglass argues religion must be a personal relationship with God, not mere church membership. He contrasts station-to-station calls with person-to-person contact, urging faith that pleases God to yield fellowship, power, and joy beyond human reach.
The narrator laments snow’s commanding presence on life and decisions, noting its whiteness and influence on news, accidents, and buying. N. A. Lueburrow.
Know America Todays Anniversaries lists notable births and deaths from Stephen Decatur to Olympia Brown, plus milestones like Kosciuszko and Grasse lands grants in 1798 and Ford’s $5 daily wage in 1914. Today’s Birthdays include Gen Courtney Hodges and Herbert Swope. A brief horoscope notes a strong recuperative trend and cautious diplomacy.
Glandular fever or infectious mononucleosis is likely infection with an unidentified germ or virus. Symptoms include loss of appetite distress fever nausea vomiting abdominal pain headaches lethargy weakness and enlarged neck lymph glands. Blood shows increased white cells and a distinct smear. heterophil test aids diagnosis. Young people are most at risk with generally good outlook though no specific cure exists. Most fevers end within two weeks and other symptoms shortly after, but blood changes may persist and weakness can linger. Brain tumor symptoms vary by location and size with headache and vomiting common.
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