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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
4
An unclear OCR fragment references the Daily News Independent, publication details, and associates. It notes the News-Port Building address, Maryse street, and mentions the Associated Press and manufacturing co. The text is garbled with illegible portions and partial names.
The article ranks famous personalities by reported earnings including Louie Went and William Randolph Hearst, with Marlene Dietrich and Shirley Temple noted for their pay. It discusses who captivates the public beyond salary figures and cites a 1935 context.
California's dried prune market is forecast to hold steady as UC Agriculture Extension predicts no price advance. Prunes endure amid jokes and misnomers, remaining a breakfast staple for many families with annual California production around 190000 tons.
A mixed review of Jolan Fordes' The Street of the Fishing Cat, praised as best in the All Nations prize novel competition but deemed insufficiently robust. The story follows postwar emigres in Paris, including a Hungarian family under pressure and various exiles, in a quiet, hopeful drift toward homeland roots.
Miss Ann R Sappington daughter of Sidney Sappington Libertytown and Robert Howard Smithers Germantown were wed in a quiet Libertytown ceremony at St Peter's Church officiated by Rev Fr Josaitis. Attendants were the bride’s brother in law and sister from Gaithersburg. Post ceremony breakfast for immediate families. The couple will reside in Washington.
Simon I. Koogle of Middletown has a temporary appointment in the office of Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Walter H. Rudy in Baltimore to assist with licensing for policy 37.
iFIELYs from Frederick report the growing need for a bank in Mechanicstown trading center and citizen talk of addressing it. St Johns Beneficial Association outlines next year’s officers led by James McSherry and Col. Smith with secretary J Eisenhauer and treasurer William Walsh. The Reformeds Sunday School names Samuel Cutter as superintendent and lists officers including A C McCardell and M F Doll among others.
In January 1917 readers learn there are 644 more children in city schools than a year earlier with Boys High School 355 and Girls High School 23 total enrollments listed. A wreck damages twelve freight cars near Duchesytown while sixty three cars escape harm and crew unharmed. The Hemswick mayor and council pursue water rights for spring supply near Brownsville. Barn and horse bolter Teachley dies at his home aged 12. Harmony Cornet Band names officers: Summers president Branden burg vice president Cline treasurer Waters.
Recipies show ham loaf with smoked and fresh ham plus cracker crumbs and seasonings. Heavenly salad combines white grapes marshmallows pineapple and fruit with a rich cream dressing. Needle Art Club meets at Mrs William M Brish house with ten members and a motto It is Worth While.
The article teaches misused phrases and pronunciation notes for English learners. It introduces the word Inc calculable meaning not capable of being calculated and includes a classroom notice about a club adjournment to meet next Monday at Mrs Arthur M Ahalt's home on Wilson Avenue.
The article explains polycythemia, its high red blood cell counts from 3 to 6 million in a cubic millimeter normal, up to 15 million in disease, and associated symptoms like dizziness and headaches. It notes causes, such as dehydration and high altitude, and mentions treatments using radium, X rays, and drugs to reduce red cells.
The Brunswick Chapter No.97 Order of the Eastern Star installed officers led by Worthy Matron Lanice Freeman and Worthy Patron William Fe. Daxon. Other officers include Catherine Litten as associate matron and Margaret E. Dixon as secretary. Retiring Matron Hazel officiated the ceremony.
A New York miscellany surveys Broadway talk from Jan 1, noting plans for a Paris World Fair 1930 exhibit, Shubert dragooning bets and duels on stage, and Beatrice Lille and Reginald Gardner injuries. It highlights Noel Coward, Gertrude Lawrence, and Margaret Sullavan as industry figures with shifting plans, plus cabaret nudity at the French Casino. It also cites top bandleaders Lombardo Waring Gray, Lunt’s vaudeville influence, Ellery Queen under a pseudonym, and Lewis Vermont residence trends.
Notable births and events listed from 1728 to 1936 include Edmund Burke, Johann Pestalozzi, Thomas Moran, John Singer Sargent, Jack London, Milton Sills, and others. Historical facts cover rail milestones, blizzards, peace talks, League of Nations moves, and major global events with dates and places.
Today marks birthdays for Dr Robert A L Dotinson editor of New York University unit of fame born in Washington DC AY years ago. Charlee West Under Secretary of the Interior born Mt Vernon Ohio 42 years ago. Standiah Backus Detroit president of the Burroughs Adding machine company listed among those honored today.
Secretary Wallace cites widespread deprivation from Arkansas to the East Coast. The text notes various remarks on poverty and social observations by public figures, including reflections on marriage and driving behavior, asylum policies, and historical figures.
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