Age and Happiness in a Banker's Long Life
Joann Van Buren Thayer, vice president of Centr Hanover Bank & Trust, reflects on turning 87 and a 67 year career. He cites health, family, and simple joys as keys to happiness, noting shifts to eight hour days and modern office tech. He avoids public discussion of current economics, preferring humor and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann van Buren Thayer
Centr Hanover Bank & Trust Company
Gean
New York City
Thayer
Portal
Doe
Mr. Thayer
Three power naval display at Singapore opening ceremony
Three American cruisers bound for Australia will join French warships at Singapore for the opening of Britain's new naval base. The ceremony signals a three power demonstration aimed at Japan, with Britain, the United States, and France projecting a fleet from Singapore to deter Japanese expansion in the Far East. The event underscores Britain's strategic reply to Japan and positions Singapore as a pivotal base for potential combined naval action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Australia
Japan
Great Britain
Far East
Indian Ocean
India
New Zealand
So They Say Co operative Effort in Government Policy
Fragmented quotes from diverse figures critique recession denial and demand consistent policy. Includes Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan, Agnes Macphail comments on Canada and Vancouver Montreal confusion, and a note about reforms and aging author Soyeth Tarkington at 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Bible Thought on Unity and Napoleon Quote
A compact collection of remarks notes a Bible verse praising brethren in unity, a Napoleon quote about never pretending to make friends, and a remark on Spireberge’s tallest trees weighing about six men. The fragmentary text links religion, history and a geographic tree claim in a single newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Barton
Spireberge
Lemon Pudding and Ginger Bread From Mrs R D Simpson
Three egg whites and yolks from half a lemon plus orange rind and juice are combined with sugar milk and lemon and orange zest to bake into lemon pudding in a water bath. Ginger bread uses molasses butter or lard flour sugar ginger soda and spices with cloves and cinnamon for flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D Simpson
Trak Aventiat
LUF'S STUFF AND MORNING GLORY BLOOMS IN GARDEN
Poem extols the value of work and wages across a broad audience. A note about Pauline May of 613 Chapel Alley showcasing a potted spring morning glory at The News Post Office states this plant has bloomed twice this season. The piece also notes the height of the Great Pyramid at Gizeh once stood 481 feet tall, now 450 feet remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline May
Chapel Alley
News- Post
Blizzard Closes Roads In Frederick Area January 1888
Local items note a blizzard delaying travel with roads near Mechanicstown and Buckeystown closed. Jefferson and Buckeystown roads blocked, a carrier overturned near Lewistown, and Mr Fink of Middletown was trapped in a snow drift. A meeting at M E Church discussed The Evolution of the Bar chaired by M B Williams. Jefferson man Reuben Cochran died in a sleigh accident. Charles Cutler noted as coachmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. Fox
Mechanicstown
Lewistown
Fink
Middletown
Jefferson
Buckeystown
M. B Williams
Georgia
M. E Church
East Church Street
MLC
Reuben F. Cochran
Charles Culter
Fuelless Monday Shuts Frederick Businesses and Schools
Local swente years column notes a fuelless Monday across Frederick with no schools factories or stores open except groceries until noon while drug stores and news stands sell only drugs and publications. The piece mentions Senator George L Kaufman making frequent trips to Annapolis. County Commissioners and attorney Dent Hose Comis introduce a annual spread. secretary Thomas L Zimmerman and others listed. A bill to abolish the State Tax Commission is prepared by Reno S Harp for introduction in the House by Millard R Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Frederick
George L. Kaufman
Annapolis
Dent Hose Com
Winter reflections and civic notes from Frederick County
A summary of a Frederick County page notes on winter scenes in Baker Park and ski rumors, plus weather fears, medical hopes, and civic topics. It reports on fires, road safety concerns, storms, and Todays local events including WPA activity, club meetings, and upcoming fund drives. It mentions real estate schemes, political contests, and January 1938 reflections with local leaders and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Park
Frederick County
Niveau
Spestadie
Aurora
Europe
Offices Renovated At Basehour Dental Offices
The interior over Western Maryland Trust Co has been remodeled and refinished. Walls are refinished, partitions replaced, reception area furnished, and a new dental chair installed. A new electro dental unit and dental cabinet complete two operating rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basehour Dental
Western Maryland Trust Co
Lewistown Women’s Club Meeting Highlights and Fund Raiser
The Lewistown Women’s Club met to discuss perennials garden literature and an ongoing Fish word contest. A 2 card party was planned for January 31 at Mrs. Palmer’s home to benefit the statewide cancer control fund. a Fish Geranium prize was awarded to Mrs. George Arnold. A double Irish chain quilt donated by Mrs. Elsie Snook was shown, with quilting by club members led by Miss Nina Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Misys
Harold Odone
Gmunis
Sirs
Jagoourg
Coxi Beard
Palmer
Statewide
Cancer Control Fund
Spencer Rgeof
George Arnold
S. R. Kresge
Mehri Ramsturg
Elsie Snook
Mthers
Jonas Barker
Mae Miller
Albert Powell
Paul Buhrman
Geo. Green
Alvie Rice
Unionville and Middletown Club Meetings Document Gardening Focus
Unionville Club met at Mrs. Sterling Grumbine home with Mrs. Pucher presiding. Rec featured songs and refreshments. next meeting set for February at Mrs. Carrie Pearce. Middletown Women's Club met at Mrs. Charles K. Rhoderick home with 29 members present. J Vernon Coblentz presided and encouraged gardening as a hobby with seed exchange for the October exhibit. Demonstrators planned Fall District Home Demonstration event showcasing zinnias, dahlias, roses, and asters. readings and songs followed, plus talks on perennials, roses, and will-resistance asters. amaryllis and African violets displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Club
Sterling Grumbine
Middletown Club
Middletown Women's Club
Charles K. Rhoderick
J. Vernon Coblentz
Angie Ryan
Edward Holter
Leslie N. Coblentz
Edward Rudy
Luither Speck
Herbert Davis
Frank Darner
Able to Learn Cause of Asthma Through Tests
Science Now reports that asthma affects many Americans and outlines signs such as chest tightness and itching under the chin. Skin tests identify sensitivities to substances like pollen, dust, foods, and cosmetics to guide avoidance and reduce attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science
Teea
United States
Mind Your Manners Quiz On Club Etiquette
A public guidance item presents five etiquette questions about club introductions consent for listing participants corsages and color coordination. It offers answers: yes no no yes yes and discusses choosing flowers to suit any dress with party party specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copyright
NEA Service, Inc
Today in History Anniversaries and Notable Births
A compact list of historical figures with birth and death dates. Emanuel Swedenborg born 1688. Thomas Paine born 1737. Albert Gallatin born 1761. Nathaniel Wyeth born 1602. William McKinley born 1843. Allen Johnson born 1870. several death dates noted, including Paine in 1809 and McKinley in 1901.
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Emanuel Swedenborg
New Church
Thomas Paine
Weiter
England
New York
Albert Galatin
Syciss
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Nathaniel Wyeth
Boston Ice Company
Oregon
Cambridge
Mass
William McKinley
Ohio
Niles
Allen Johnson
Lowell
Notable Yearline Sketch Mixes History and Birthdays
A compact retrospective lists key events from 1861 to 1937 including Kansas statehood and Lincoln era warnings, 1918 London air raid casualties, and diplomacy notes. It then catalogs notable birthdays such as Kenneth McKellar Walter George Rockefeller Jr and Lubitsch, ending with a broad horoscope predicting a fearless ambitious day.
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Kansas
John A. Dix
Treasury
New Orleans
Lincoln
Ft. Sumter
London
U. S. Dept. of State
Mussolini
Gen. Butler
U. S. Senate
World Court
Talmadge
Georgia
Honolulu
San Diego
Washington D C Fraternal Card Party Planned
Members of Reth Chapter No 1 and Zhome Park Chapter No 12 join Frederick Chapter No 79 for a fundraiser at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Helen Schaeffer, chairwoman, says 150 to 200 guests expected with dancing in the ballroom and card tables on the mezzanine. Mrs Merie Leather is Worthy Matron with Holden S. Felton as Worthy Patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reth Hapter
Washington
D. C
Tzhome Park
Frederick
Francis Scsit Key Hotel
Helen Schaeffer
Merie Leather
Holden S. Felton
Man About Manhattan by George Tucker in New York
A portrait of Charles E Rochester, manager of the Lexington Hotel in Manhattan, who acts as czar, counselor, nursemaid and host to a world of diplomats, actors and businessmen. The piece recalls his daily pressures, duties, and the hotel’s operation, noting his rare vacation on Hawaii after seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
New York
Charles E. Rochester
Charles E. Ro
Chester
C.E. Rochester
Metropolitan
Mr. Rochester
Lexington
Washington
Rochester
Hawaiian Islands
Cranium Crackers Quiz On Shapes and Engines
A puzzling item asks what a Congo pongo is and how basel differs from table salt. It queries the diesel versus gasoline engine difference and compares a 9-foot square to a circle with 10-foot diameter, noting answers on the last page. The note mentions the steepest railway in the world in the canton of Thuringia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel
Kitsy
Canton
Thcing
Switzess Ihuad
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the Daily News
News-Post
Bunlding
Court Street
Frederice
Maryland
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing CO
Associated Press
Frederick Md
Vancouver
Montreal
Agnes Macphain
House of Commons
Mrs. Er
Im Jus
Soeth Tarkington
Bible Thought
Focal
N. A. Lufburrow
Pyramids
Gizeh
the News
Swente
Weimer
Alice
KMME
Baltimore
Frederick Folk
G. O. P Club
Walter R. Rudy
Thurston
Etter Treatment
Bentztown
E. S. Woodward
Harry L Hopkins
WPA
Church Street School
P. T A
T W. Dawsey
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Enin
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Confederacy and Historical Society
Williams
Federated Charities
Potomac’s
Edison Company
Frederick Hotel Company
Farmers Cooperative Association
C. M. United Brethren Church
Hood College
George L. Miller
North Market Street
Sehool
R. Floyd Cromwell
Walkersville High School
Red Cross
Tary Esther
Footlaose
Ingrid Larsen
University of Minnesota
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Hunt
Miss Larsen
Marvin
Srwildams
B. Williams
Morris Fishbern
Sourne
American Medical Assr
Hyge
the Health Magazine
Leslie Coblentz
God
Memorial Hall
American Home Committee
Maurice Coblentz
John Hoffman
Millard Coblentz
Miers
Richard Todd
U. S
Kenneth MecKellar
Tennessee
Richmond
Ala
Walter F. George
Preston
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Cleveland
Edward F. McGrady
Radio Corporation of America
Jersey City
N. J
Hugh R. Wilson
Berlin
Evanston
Mary L. G. Akeley
Tappan
Leslie A. Miller
Wyoming
Junction City
Kans
Ernnest Lubitsch
Germany
Berton Brailes
Madison
Wis
Frederick Palmer O- Katonah
Pleasantville
Manhattan
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