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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
2
A fragmentary reminiscence piece from The Bentztown Bard discusses Frederick's past and present. It contrasts old dirt roads and Conestoga wagons with modern wide streets and faster autos, reflecting on memory, change, and progress while invoking local imagery and a sense of place.
The piece analyzes Tokyo plans for two major readjustments with the United States and Western powers as Japan seeks trade gains in China. Dr. Kung, China’s top leader, warns that talks of peace are baseless while Tokyo aims to extend dominance through potential monopolies and revived Chinese markets.
Dr Bourne urges humane action to improve conditions in Frederick for the Negro community, arguing sanitation over segregation. He contends housing values should not rise from prejudice and calls whites to support decent living spaces and avoid stereotypes shaping policy.
A reader quiz asks five questions: 1 over what portion of the United States did the last great glacier extend 2 which presidents faces are carved on Mount Rushmore 3 where are the Sandwich Islands 4 after whom the days of the week are named 5 a whale's growth puzzle about original length given it grew 15 feet in a year with a two part growth trend.
Fifty and twenty years ago Frederick noted the county commissioners visiting Lime Kiln to urge the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to post a watchman at the crossing. John C. Duvall, longtime B and O foreman at Mt. Airy, died at his home after service on Prospect M. E. Church’s official board. Altus Neuwahl, longtime grocer at North Market site now Eichelberger Bros., died in Baltimore after a long illness at age 47.
Local items cover food conservation protests on dress length and heatless days. A reassessment by the State Tax Commission signals expected tax rate cuts for counties. An advertisement by teachers opposes abolishing supervisors’ offices. Death news notes Mrs Catherine Nickel McKinsey, Frederick native, longtime Elkton resident, dies in Philadelphia. Dr P S Lansdale and son Nelson relocate to Frederick. Dr Lansdale practiced in Colorado previously.
Assistant Administrator Ellen Woodward, the sole woman WPA staffer in Harry L. Hopkins circle, will address a public meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel Wednesday under Rotary club auspices. She is scheduled to speak at one o'clock and directs women and professional projects nationwide.
Members of the Monday Mu leales and friends attended a program at Mrs. Clapp's Rockwell Terrace home. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Constitution, the evening featured period music including Reinagle's Federal March, Washington's March, Handel Messiah excerpts, Billings Rose of Sharon, and other pieces performed by Miss Margaret Kent and local singers with Miss Kent as accompanist. The event closed with the Star Spangled Banner and red white blue decor. The group planned to meet February 7 at Mrs. R. E. Town's home on Rockwell Terrace.
Washington dispatch notes White House receptions in full swing with guests from cabinet judiciary diplomatic corps army navy and Congress. It describes invitation style East and front entrances, the layout with East Room and green blue red rooms, and the famous handshakes between the President Mrs Roosevelt and guests.
Two cars sidewiped at the Middle Creek bridge eight miles south of Gettysburg on the Emmitsburg road. No injuries were reported. Roy S. Slaybaugh of Thurmont and Joehn E. Unger of Enola were involved. each blamed the other for crossing the center line. Slaybaugh’s car struck the bridge wall after the collision, about $100 damage. Unger’s car sustained about $25 damage. Officer Glen F. Henry investigated the scene.
Frederick Stamp And Coin Club hosted Miss Alice Cilley of Washington DC and F R Rice of Arlington VA as guest speakers at the Potomac Edison Company building on East Patrick Street. President Robert F. Nicodemus presided. The talks featured air mail collectors and covers, followed by a first club auction. Walter Fisher of Boonsboro is slated to speak February 14.
A short reflective poem by N A Lufburrow notes that despite racial and cultural differences people share a common human tendency. It praises fairness and equal treatment while condemning those who shove others aside to advance themselves, arguing such behavior degrades society.
Friends report the appointment of Arthur R Johnston as manager of the J C Penney store in Rutland Vermont effective February 15 Johnston spent seven years in training at the Penney store in Frederick Maryland and is currently in Camden New Jersey Rutland has a population around 25000
A reflective note cites Psalms 83 18 showing that God alone bears the name Jehovah as supreme over the earth. It urges readers to place God in the same supreme position in their hearts as in the universe per Joubert.
Dr. Fishbein explains how pneumonia tests identify the exact pneumococcus germ type in a patient. The piece outlines symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, and breathing difficulty, plus how X rays and serums guide treatment.
A vintage etiquette item listing common cocktail party guidelines. It covers popular timing six o clock or five to seven, invites by telephone or word of mouth with optional cards, hot hors doeuvres if not prepared by hostess, serving tomato juice for non drinkers, serving cocktails before a luncheon, and handling on the spot hospitality when solo hosting with options to let guests mix their own drinks.
A list of historical anniversaries notes births of Robert Burns William Colgate Clarina Nichols Dan Rice George Pickett Charles Curtis Edith Wharton and Edith Wharton plus events such as Shays Rebellion the University of Virginia's founding and the spoils system phrase. It also mentions U S S Maine Ha vana visit Bell Watson first long distance telephone link 1915 and 1916 war related export jumps and flood aid in 1937.
The record lists prominent figures with places of birth and ages: Dr. Paul H. Nystrom of Columbia University, new member of the Federal Board for Vocational Education, born Maiden Rock Wisconsin 60 years ago. William C. Bullitt, ambassador to France, born Philadelphia 47. U S Senator Homer Bone of Tacoma born Franklin Indiana 55. Matthew Woll of New York, AFL vice president, born Luxembourg 38. Prof William Elery Leonard of University of Wisconsin, poet, born Plainfield. J. Ik 62. Dr Rufus Jones, Quaker emeritus philosopher Hav erford College, born South China Maine 73. Ernst F. W. Alexanderson of Schenectady, GE engineer inventor, born Sweden 60. Emil Ludwig of Switzerland, famed author, born 57.
The horoscope notes a commanding disposition and a not equally strong moral nature. It warns against lingering on pleasant things, advising enjoyment only in leisure moments. It suggests probable business success depends on how much will is exerted.
New York report recalls a series of public fisticuffs among Broadway figures including Richard Watts Jack Kirkland Elmer Rice and Jed Harris. The piece notes clashes between writers critics producers and performers and cites prior incidents from coffee throwing to public slaps amid a turbulent theater scene.
Daily lesson notes focus on proper usage and pronunciation of common terms. It defines respectfully versus respectively and highlights misused words and spellings while promoting vocabulary growth with a daily target word traditional.
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