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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
4
The Economy and Efficiency Committee for Frederick County begins studies to review county government activities for economical and efficient administration. They note public support for economy is mixed, taxes fund local governments, and past refinancing saved interest. taxpayers should support the effort and authorities welcome suggestions for improvements.
The Athletic Association at Hood College awarded the posture cup to Miss Elizabeth Westemaier of Haddonfield New Jersey at a formal dinner in Coblentz Hall on Tuesday evening. Honorable mentions went to Misses Jane Stuart Betty McPherson Dorothy Durraw and Betty Anderson. Marjorie McFerran was named healthiest girl by the student body. McFerran and Westemaier are active in student government and college athletics. Dr Charles E Wehler spoke at chapel and other campus activities noted.
Health column notes a dangerous condition where white blood cells plummet, weakening infection defense. Causes include toxic agents and certain drugs. bone marrow may fail to produce cells, leading to ulceration and organ infections. Most victims are women. recovery hinges on bed rest, wound care, and medically supervised therapies.
Two cases of scarlet fever were reported to Dr. E. C. Kefauver, county officer, in Ell erion today. The patients are Grayson Carty, 25, and Austin Carty, 4.
Local items from The News columns dated January 20 1887 note the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad surveying for a new depot at Weverton a replica of Washington Junction near Point of Rocks with an initial site idea at Knoxville. The Frederick school board reappoints F R B Neikborn as examiner secretary and treasurer for the year and a Chautauqua institute program featured India's history at Dosia W Delaplaine's South Market Street home.
The Frederick Ugh School calendar lists a mid winter dance with VIP guests including the Superintendent and faculty, plus DeMolay and alumni leaders. Freshmen and Sophomores host tea dances and a Dramatic Club program, while students prepare Greek subjects, Shorthand contest awards, and a science article prize. Mrs Arthur Hargett becomes secretary to Principal Leary.
Figures from the biennial census show Frederick County public school enrollment totals by race with 4709 white and 4577 girls and 4170 colored boys and 508 colored girls. Private and state institutions add 384 white boys and 1, become part of the district totals. Data cover age groups, attendance status, and numbers handicapped, with details on non attending children and age distributions across white and colored groups.
County teachers in Frederick County explore public schools with a focus on equal equipment, library funding, and a broad curriculum. The piece highlights intermediate grades, reading, spelling, current events, and tests, showing teachers guiding students to self expression and language growth while emphasizing social adjustment and individual needs. The article is prepared by the County Teachers Association committee.
The passage cites Eden and Marshall and criticizes Anglo American civility while recalling Roosevelt invitation and Inaugural aides, reflecting tensions over rearmament and international stance.
George Ross notes coincidence as Butler's Ball and Russian New Year celebrations unfold in Manhattan. Jeeves and Marles mingle at the Commodore in formal attire, while Russian venues observe orthodox customs with wishes written on rice paper and a ceremonious midnight rooster. Saved from gloom, Bert Lahr's return amuses but his mood remains melancholic before performance. Richard Dix eyes a Columbia-named estate across the river at Fort Lee, New Jersey. A close-minded push seeks to brand forty-second street films with flashy new titles. Barbirolli's conducting style at Carnegie Hall draws attention for energetic gestures and a noted large flute player among the Philharmonic.
Today in History presents a series of birthdays and deaths of notable figures including Susannah Wesley Andre Marie Ampere Richard Henry Lee Anson Jones Nathaniel P. Wills Lucy H. Wooper Charles A. Lindbergh and more. It also notes 1798 Barbary piracy end via U S action and 1874 Salary Grade Act repeal with exceptions, plus 1014 President Wilton address to Congress.
An opera era note recounts Antonio Scotti, famed baritone, giving a farewell performance in New York City during a period marked by turbulent ration regulation and political tensions. The fragment hints at broader 1923 Ruhr arrests and 1936 royal events surrounding Britain’s King George.
List of notable birth anniversaries including Dr. Leroy L. Hartman dentistry professor born in British Columbia. Harold Gray creator of Orphan Annie born in Kankakee. Archbishop John J. Mitty born in New York. pianist Josef Hofmann born in Poland. violinist Mischa Elman born in Russia. newspaper man Karl A. Bickel born in Geneseo. dancer Ruth St Denis born in Newark. poet Richard Le Gallienne born in England. Major Clifford H. Douglas and social credit references amid a 1912 prohibition context and editorial commentary urging self-improvement and national policy debates.
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