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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
The article argues that forced meat rationing by the Secretary of Agriculture and Congress would fail like wartime enforcement did. It warns that officials would rely on roaming enforcers, risking a black market surge and public turmoil. It questions the point of rationing if enforcement collapses.
The article recounts local Jaycees events including award presentation to Mr. Hardy, mention of soap box derby plans with Akron finals, and upcoming community activities such as the Frederick County Track and Field Meet and a reaffiliation of the Baltimore Junior Board of Trade with the national organization. It notes attendees like Mayor Lloyd Culler and Rev Dr Sponseller, and identifies committee chairs and sponsoring groups.
Baltimore fire crews saved four people after a second story blaze on the Near East Side. A 16 month old girl and her grandmother suffered first degree burns, and the infant's father was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was sparked by a wood stove. Separately, Shepherd College in Shepherdstown W V announces a principals meeting for eastern West Virginia northern Virginia and central Maryland on February 4 announced by President O S Ikenberry.
Washington Daybook reports a brisk rumor mill on Capitol Hill with jingle campaigns for Ike and bets on Joe Martin as a compromise. Tobey touts Ike, while Taft Republicans spark word of a potential statement withdrawal. Speaker Martin gains traction as a contingency choice among pledges.
January 22, 1898 report items include a street accident on Patrick Street where a horse and buggy collided with a wag on, a Wang opera at the Opera House that night, a Key Monument Association drive to raise ten thousand dollars, a social evening of 3 C. A. members with games and apples at Eu School, McComas narrowing the gap to within one vote of Gorman in a Senate race, with Republicans at forty five to Democrats forty seven.
Twenty years ago on January 22 1928 Middletown saw home break ins with Edith M Adait Frenk M Holter Calvin Coblentz and Vernon Coblenty losing about 3250 in cash. Pisbon Texas garage fire destroyed a car and a truck. Centennial Memorial United Brethren church Sunday school building cost 45895 36 dollars. H K C Fox moved to Elm street home on Hendrickson estate and Moses Fisher occupied the Fox apartment at 7 East Patrick street.
A delegation of national women’s groups names Oscar Ewing the friendliest brass hat. Ewing jokes he lacks cabinet ambitions and suggests Secretary of Human Resources. A memo to Senator Ferguson hints at Elmer Thomas rye market speculation and ties to Duke Collum in a wartime era political intrigue.
A discussion of how a wife can keep her husband happy by avoiding bossiness, consulting his advice, not criticizing, and maintaining a welcoming, well kept home. It emphasizes kindness, deference, and creating a pleasant domestic life as the key to lasting love.
Dr. Andrew G. Truxal is chosen to succeed Dr. Henry I. Stahr as Hood College president at year’s end. Alumni and friends nationwide praise the appointment, noting Truxal’s Greensburg, Pennsylvania roots and his successful career. The Greensburg Morning Review lauds him as a local son who has “made good in a big way.”
Washington argues that Marshall plan funds should be subject to American inspection to prevent misallocation. Citing the World Bank precedent, the piece notes 46 nations accept loan oversight and suggests a similar monitoring framework for Marshall Plan loans and spending to protect U.S. dollars.
Miss Florence Stanfier Michael and Ralph Hume Virts married at Doubs Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Allis officiated. Attendants included Patricia Rosencrantz. best man Robert F. Virts. A reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Burkittsville after April 1.
Know America Today's anniversaries highlight John Hiram Lathrop born in Sherburne in 179S and Terence Powderly of Scranton born 1850, plus Robert Brookings and Joshua Alexander. Today in history notes include the Alta California first issue, Congress framing changes, and Wilsons peace speech. Birthdays list Vinson and Doherty among others, with a brief horoscope and scientific minded tone.
Babson argues inflation is a myth and prices reflect supply and demand. He says curing high prices means reducing purchases or boosting production, with labor and rents shaping real costs. He urges prudent buying, stocking up during January sales, and focusing on surplus goods rather than pricey items.
The Thurmont Homemakers Club held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Glenn Gail on East M Street this Wednesday afternoon with 27 members and three guests present. Mrs. Ruth Brier led as president, committees were appointed, and pictures of Sor and Rabbit and Age of Innocence were shown. A scrap book idea was proposed, poems were read, a winter salad and mayonnaise demonstration was given, and refreshments were served. Meetings resume February 11 at Mrs Asnes Little’s home.
Miss Mary Lou Belcher wed Dr. William D Baker in St Dominick's Youngstown in a double ring ceremony. Attendants wore peacock blue and pink. reception followed. The couple will reside in Cleveland after visiting the southern states. Also tying the knot were Pauline Harbaugh and William Wilcom at Walkersville Evangelical Church. Ann Mikush and Allen Bowers wed at Christ Lutheran Bethesda. A third couple, Lillie Leath and Wilbur Leatherwood, exchanged vows in Howard County with a reception and plans to settle near Sykesville. The Harbaugh wedding featured a blue gown for the bride and a two-week honeymoon. The Montez-Baker ceremony and the Leathwood-Bowers union illustrate regionwide springlike marriage momentum.
A letter from a Pi1er resident in Austria expresses gratitude for a box of clothing and shoes sent by Frederick County volunteers. The writer recalls escaping Polish Silesia with her husband, losing almost everything, and receiving aid from Protestant groups in Europe and America. She asks to be informed if she can understand German better.
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