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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1948
Page
4
A Bell Syndicate essay explores why loving families sometimes brutalize each other and the odd contrast of polite strangers versus harsh home life. It argues true harmony comes from treating family as strangers would, using polish, praise, and care to prevent divorce.
The Department of Agriculture estimates cash farm income in the United States for 1947 will reach about 34.6 billion dollars, with net income around 18.6 billion. The figures show a high prosperity year for farmers, though not all earned equally, and compare levels from 1929 to prewar and wartime years. Offcover notes mention officers installed at Mountain City Lodge and a Mother's Class meeting at Evangelical Lutheran church with 28 members and 10 guests.
An exciting polo match on Bush Creek pitted City Hotel against the Thomas Ecksteins. Ecksteins won by seven points and various tumbles occurred. Also noted are a Wilmington dog show with Sherry of Frederick winning pointers, five new lawyers sworn in, Aygea Ice Company directors elected, and Sheridan Eholsa readying for spring beds.
The Board of Education deferred Church Hill and Myrersville consolidation until fall next year. Transportation requests for high school students were received but no funds were available. The town expects the new $8 100 Mack pumping fire engine by mid February per William J Stoner. There were 103 building permits issued in 1927 with value totaling 949,975. The new fire alarm system at Police Headquarters was demonstrated to Mayor Culler and city officials.
Henry R. Raymond takes over as superintendent at Brethrenville State Reformatory for Males on January 31. He outlines plans to expand schooling and vocational training, including elementary classes from first to sixth grade and additional self improvement options for inmates under strict guidance.
Annapolis Jan 5 The income tax division of the Comptroller's office reports over 100000 forms mailed to Marylanders who paid taxes on income over 85000 last year. Shorter forms for lower earners and other groups are being sent rapidly. The first payment on 197 is due April 15.
Harold Stassen raises a GOP challenge over claims of insider gambling in the grain market, accusing insiders including Truman aides. committee squabbles follow as Andresen and Carroll clash over confidential data while Clinton Anderson cites not naming names. Also notes bright English coal heroes and a Washington report on the Nourse economic bulletin and a Navy file claim about Franco’s wartime oil, with Armed nominated for Gulfstream races.
Washington dispatch assesses how the Truman administration faces Republican and isolationist opposition to the Marshall Plan. It weighs public opinion, Senate and House debates, and the risk of partisan tactics undermining cross party support. The piece weighs Truman’s strategic choices amid cost of living, tax policy, and criticism of foreign aid.
A roundup of notable anniversaries and birthdays including Rebecca W. F. Lukens of Pennsylvania Ironworks born in Coatesville died 1854 Rebecca Sumner King Medill Patterson Mix and Washington Rob Roosevelt entries. Also Today in History mentions Washington marriage 1759 New Mexico statehood 1912 and 1941 Four Freedoms message.
In Washington, Major Thomas M. Nial explains that a 10 percent VA rating does not guarantee eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation under PL 16. The VA must judge that training will help overcome a veteran's handicap, as shown by the Kirk F. case where the veteran was deemed mentally and physically unfit for rehabilitation despite a 30 percent rating.
A sentimental note wishing health cheer and hope for the new year from N. A. Lufburrow. The message expresses mutual good wishes and hopes for many happy days ahead.
NEA dispatch outlines Republican and business opposition to the European Recovery Program while polls show broad public support. It argues the plan’s fate hinges on tax-cut politics, potential economic controls, and fears of Communist influence, noting the plan’s wider geopolitical impact in Europe.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Beard of Hanover Pa observed their fortieth wedding anniversary on Sunday December 28 by hosting Mrs Beard s brothers and sisters in law and other relatives at Mrs Florence Green s home in Walkersville with a turkey dinner The couple were married December 24 1907 at Ladiesburg by Rev Franklin C Fox Gifts were exchanged and a wedding cake marked with their date was served The Green family and many Hanover Frederick and Walkersville residents attended or sent gifts including a 15 2 pound turkey and roses Rev and Mrs Fox were unable to attend due to weather but a box was prepared for them Manila has only one title per day instead of the customary two
The Braddock Heights Women's Auxiliary plans old fashioned neighborhood parties after a busy Christmas season. This season featured a Community Christmas tree project by Garden Civic Committee, carols broadcast atop the mountain, a Playground Commission party for 45 children at the Roderick home, and hot chocolate served by the Social committee. Santa distributed favors, a Christmas box was sent to Pine Mountain School, and organizers note a growing local population may expand activities next year.
More than 600 employees of the Western Maryland Railway gathered to honor retiring President Charles W Brown and welcome Eugene S Williams as president. Rhodes brothers from nine, engineers and firemen, attended. Williams announced promotions to head the law department and general solicitor. Brown served nearly 15 years. BEGIN ART COURSE Girl Scout Troop No 7 Calvary Methodist Church starts an art course led by Miss Alice Rothenheefer instructor Edgar Stevens.
Philip S. Jones of the British information services will discuss The Arts in Britain Today at 7 30 p m Saturday in Beedbeck Hall as part of Hood College winter public events. The talk follows his career from the Ministry of Information to the British Information Services New York office. A dinner with President Henry Irvin Staler precedes the lecture in Coblentz Hall, and an English life exhibition from January 5 at the Joseph Henry Apple Library accompanies the visit.
Members of the Lewistown Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. George Arnold’s home on North Market Street for a Christmas program. Twenty three men named their favorite poem, gifts were exchanged, and a report on 1947 activities was presented by Mrs. R. Paul Buhrman. The next meeting is set for January 21 at Mrs Clarkson Kelly’s home on West 12th Street.
D El Rinehart was reelected president of the Hagerstown Fair Board, starting his third term. Other officers were reelected: Roger Hershey as vice president, Robert Snavely as treasurer, Charles Cushna as recording secretary, Clyde Stouffer as corresponding secretary. Directors reelected include W Water Cunningham, Simon Doxney, C William Hetzer, Charles Miesiman, Charles W Huyett, G Mathias, Philip Mathi, Edward Oswald Jr, J Richard Rauth, and Dr. Robert C Snavel.
Mrs Beatri Coleman 23 gave birth to a seven pound daughter on the sidewalk at 16th and East West highway early today after outracing a taxi. Police said she left a nearby residence to hail a cab but the baby was born first. A Silver Spring rescue squad later took mother and child to Suburban Hospital. both were reported doing well.
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