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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1935
Page
5
Daily News issues its standard policy on letters and opinions. Readers are asked to submit real names with statements and opinions and to avoid defaming individuals or groups. Corrections will be made upon notification to the editor. Saturday edition date January 19, 1935.
The annual report of the State Commerce Commission hints at rate hikes unless carloadings rise soon. Many argue higher rates would drive business to buses, cars, and trucks while air conditioning and faster streamlined trains may lure passengers back. Freight shifts depend on bulky goods and highway competition, with consumer prices affected by any increases.
The article discusses a national debate on whether price fixing should be permitted in NRA policy. Protests argue fixed prices create high fees and monopolies, while opponents warn it stifles competition and fair dealing. It notes potential outcomes: pay suppression or inflated charges, amid hopes for better people and a better industrial system. It ends with a note of an Ohio wife seeking divorce over nine radios blaring at night.
A compact item presents a Bible verse urging love one another from St John, chapter 15, verse 17, paired with a quip about losing the art of making new friends attributed to S. Welr Mitchell. The short card format mirrors a period newspaper feature.
Indianapolis reporter describes bad flying weather and returning by train for a hospital benefit. He notes railroads recovering and recalls a grade crossing accident blamed on no one. He highlights crossing elimination as beneficial for jobs and safety, and observes Indiana politics moving without new taxes amid Supreme Court questions.
In a letter from William J. Grove of Lime Kiln dated January 18, Grove defends Governor Nice amid criticism from Baltimore press and the General Assembly. He urges waiting to see how revenue plans for the relief fund unfold, notes mansions and manuals dispute, and emphasizes Maryland's depleted treasury and shared blame during Nice’s early term.
Taneytown announces a evangelistic drive led by Taneytown United Brethren with Harvey U B joining. Washington DC youths assist. Rev Irving Kugler to preach nightly at 7 30 and Sunday at 7 40 with the Brehms singing and Moody Bible Institute ties noted. Children’s hour daily at 4 except Sunday. New song books to be used.
Fifty years ago the local items from The News dated January 19 1885 recall elections for BM GA officers with P H Birely as President John S Ramsburg L R Cochran as vice presidents Edward Rice as corresponding secretary T Clay Hull as treasurer and other details. The piece notes a wagon incident injuring Wesley Creager and a steer causing bruises to Master Charles Ramsburg. A writing class is organized by Prof C N Stem in Salinasville. Twenty years ago in 1915 the Brunswick Opera House burnt down likely from a cigarette end during an event. The three story building erected in 1863 cost 12000 and was Brunswick’s first pretentious structure. Braddock Heights resident Stephen B Coblentz escaped serious injury when a fast H and F trolley crashed into his wagon. The wagon was demolished in a dense fog. South ern airs played on a victrola as Fitzhugh Lee Chapter DC elected officers at its annual meeting with Anna B Floyd named as president replacing M Louise Johnson. Other officers include Eleanor M Johnson Mrs Francis F Smith Miss Mary Co Ol Mrs G Wesley Kinchley Mrs Clayton Keedy and Mrs Charles H Conley. Alexander Young Camp Confederate Veterans held its annual banquet with addresses by Col R H Lewis commander of the Sixth Virginia Cavalry Willam Grove Commander William H Shipley and Thomas B Maynard.
Health notes explain ringworm as a widespread skin disease affecting about ten million in the country. It commonly invades between the toes from gym floors and pools, especially among students, with itching, cracking, and blistering. Treatments include antiseptics, ointments, and foot soaks. impetigo and seven year itch are also described with care instructions. Masters Paul and David Reed of Record Street have been confined to bed with severe colds for about a week.
Today in History covers notable figures born like James Watt Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Bessemer with dates of birth and death. It lists historic events including joint occupation of Oregon in 1819 and other world events, followed by today’s birthdays and notable callers, horoscope and a Marine enlistment, and notes an alumni meeting at Middletown High School.
Saturday reports memorial observances for Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson by Southern sympathizers and U D C groups. The day also notes snowfall, civic meetings, and upcoming events including Hood College programs, the Roosevelt Birthday Ball, Better Homes Campaign, and state fiscal and legislative activity. Mary Esther signs off.
The Washington Street School P.T.A. held its regular monthly meeting Friday night led by President William J Null. After a business session, a program followed featuring a packing the missionary box playlet by six women, a quartet, solos, readings, duets and a trio with local participants and Mrs Allen Grumbine arranging the program.
A collection of kitchen how tos for Shrimp A La King with buttered toast and mushroom additions, plus Jellied Pic tyres with gelatin, vinegar and pickle accents. Also instructions to brown mushrooms and ensure fruit drains before salads.
A collage of quotes from Amelia Earhart Billy Sunday Mrs Herbert Hoover Gov Eugene Talmadge and Joseph Tumulty warns against complacency in future wars and criticizes labor leaders while praising individual determination and vigilance in political life.
Mr and Mrs Albert S Remsberg of Middle town celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with a small gathering of friends last Saturday evening.
From New York, a January column notes Broadway chatter on Roosevelt’s looming term, nightclub politics, and rising venues like Congress Restaurant. It recaps celebrities seen at openings, fashion and society foibles, portraits of rooms, and Harlem nightlife trends with sharp, period tone.
Unanimous consent lets Congress pass many bills with no objections. If a member objects, the measure may be blocked or debated. Parties appoint members to study minor bills and push amendments before consent is granted, a practice in both houses and among senators.
Annie E Mehring as agent for George I Mehring petitions court to assume jurisdiction of a trust. B B Rosenstock attorney notes property deeds involving Hygeia Ice and Coal Company of Frederick to Frederick County Pro dusts Inc. Royal Realty Corporation to H Ralph Burlmah and wife totaling 16100 dollars. Martha Ellen Lewis to Edward Lewis et al in county totaling 400 dollars.
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