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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1938
Page
2
Notice stating submissions require consent of the author for publication and the writer’s real name. It notes authority for statements or opinions and that material is entered at Frederick Maryland post office as second class matter.
The article notes Congress has not moved to review a war referendum amendment, close to a majority but blocked by opposition. It questions thresholds for invasion and argues referendums could bind decisive actions, highlighting fears of war and duty among citizens and the potential limits on quick government response.
Mr. Koontz replies to a Wachter letter on night fishing arguing for clear limits and no trout-only rule, condemns hand raised trout and urges enforcement of laws to protect the sport. He calls for higher trout licenses to curb out of state anglers and advocates a square deal for farmers whose land hosts fishing.
Frederick transformed from swampy junction of Market and Patrick streets into a thriving city over 175 years. Paving and widening in 1922 replaced brick with asphalt and concrete gutters, boosting street height and durability. By 1931 a Linganore pumping plant and gridiron mains created a reliable water system, expanding reservoirs to 77 million gallons and watershed land to 8400 acres, with Memorial Park development and new civic projects following.
Local items from the News columns dated January 17 1888 note a manufacturing fever with multiple stock company aims in Frederick. The Frederick Poultry Club Show highlighted prizes for Black Sumatra game cock entrant Jesse Heifsnider and Wyandotte exhibitor W H Plummer along with winners C E Boileau Harry W Doll and Leslie Cramer. A fire destroyed the Dunker Hill Schoolhouse near Monrovia originating from a stove.
Due to the food shortage and economy efforts the Frederick County Colony in Bal more has called off its February banquet. The Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross knitting committee sent Washington 66 sleeveless sweaters 12 mufflers 16 wristlets and 4 pairs of socks. Moss Pearl Bader chairs the committee. The Nineteenth Annual Report of Frederick City Hospital shows 1 268 patients treated last year. An electric call system was installed. Mrs C E Cline was elected president of the board of managers succeeding Mrs A C McCardell. Gas and electric workers spent the night locating a gas leak injuring several residents of East Third street. Homes affected include Clayton Troxell Charles E Walters William Staunton and Charles Phebus. Sidney J Hickman Jr of Point of Rocks escaped serious injury after being struck by a falling telephone pole while leaving his father’s lunchroom. he was unconscious about five minutes.
The article notes Frederick's growth including a new park, extension of West Second street, and street creations Fleming avenue and Carroll Park way. It covers lighting upgrades with the White Way of 1930, and a major 1935 sewage disposal project with a new sanitary sewer system, disposal plant, and incinerator, touching two miles of pipe and 38 hundred connected buildings.
The Frederick County Commissioners suit against Alfred W. Gaver for alleged overpayment of salary was postponed as defense counsel was unavailable today. Associate Judge Arthur D. Wallard learned that David C. Winebrenner III had to go to Washington and would return later this week. The case includes claims of 854 from the commissioners and a counter-claim of 1 040 by Gaver. testimony from county officials is anticipated.
A Garden Club talk outlines how old time blossoms were enhanced by scientists and horticulturists. Mrs. M. A. Long notes new soil practices, greenhouse methods, and plant varieties, highlighting Columbia phlox, pansy, gaillardia, marigold, gardenia tulip, and orchids among others, with photos from Florida and references to the Singing Tower exhibit.
Advisory board members and distributors of Southern States Cooperative invited to a supper conference in the Francis Scott Key hotel in Frederick at 630 p m January 21. W G Wysor and C E Zacharias Jr will review 1938 objectives and discuss factors affecting the cooperative purchasing program. L E Roper and T K Wolfe will discuss membership relations and the spring program. District Manager R V Rice will preside. This is one of 17 winter meetings, with the next in Winchester Virginia on January 25.
A playful quiz asks what defines a translucent substance a transparent substance and an opaque substance It also asks for components of the human blood system and the antonyms of alkali light noxious obese cursory Readers are told Answers on Last Page and is presented in a period style brain teaser.
A surprise party was held Monday night at Afr and Mrs Thomas McDonough home in Green alley for the 16th birthday of their son Thomas Jr. Guests included family and friends with games dancing and refreshments.
Rev. Paul Miller continues daily services at Harmony Church of the Brethren this week starting at 7 15 each evening. Topics cover biblical themes from Goliath to Gehenna with special music and a Friday fellowship and consecration.
Gettysburg Jan 17 Congress man T Alan Goldsborough a Banking and Currency Committee member will speak at the Adams County Bankers Association January meeting Wednesday night at Littlestown in a local banking event.
The article argues that foreign spas share the same health value as U S springs but lack organized management of visitors. It notes that many U S springs are misused as gambling or amusement venues, despite about 2000 springs with medicinal value. A full study could boost public demand for medically prescribed spa visits.
Daily notes teach misused words pronunciations and spelling. Today's focus absolve defined as release, with examples from Clifford. A bacteria size range from tiny fractions of an inch to 500000th inch in diameter.
A reader quiz on correct social introductions asks how to present a son to a daughter, a daughter to an older woman, a husband to another man, and two young women to each other. Scenarios cover rising when an older woman introduces a man to a seated young woman and identifying oneself in business. Answers include Betty this is Mr Pickwick and Mrs Jones this is my daughter Mary.
A historical roll of births and deaths from 1768 to 1923 featuring Benjamin Franklin, Smith Thompson, Charles Brockden Brown, Caleb Cushing, George Fuller, Catherine Booth, Moses Austin, Chang and Eng, Wake Island, and events like the Department of Labor creation and the transfer of sovereignty of the Danish West Indies. Includes notes on later figures and a concluding reflection on today’s native temperament.
New York society notes describe an act at Leon and Eddie's where two trained tom cats box in a ring before a packed crowd. The piece also covers a petty theft incident at an uptown store, a talking hat check girl defending her brother, a flower seller at the Music Hall, and the slow fascination of women with pipes and cigars as a social trend.
LUF S STUFF One Big Help Through fitting sentences I ride With dictionary by my side The author asserts the dictionary is essential and lifesaving for word use noting some can manage without it but many rely on it for quick facts about words. The piece closes with N A Lufburrow signature.
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