Oil Shortage Warns Coal and Gas Users Amid Winter
The piece warns fuel oil shortages threaten households and industry with winter delays. It links oil supply to coal use and mine leadership, notes voluntary reductions may ease the strain, and cites government aims for mid February relief while predicting next winter depends on weather. Also reports Westminster Mutual Fire Insurance annual meeting and Dorothy Dix column on marriage fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Lewis
National Petroleum Council
Krug
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
A 1598 item recalls James Houck noting a steer missing from a farm was found trapped under a straw stack after 99 days without food or water. A hospital fundraiser drew large crowds at City Opera House with local and foreign talents. A street notice mentions a potato delivery and a smoke sighting from a vacant lot where boys dug an oven with a large fire. The Independent Hose Company held its annual meeting naming officers led by Judge James McSherry as president and George Wallace as chief engineer.
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the News
James Houck
Harlan Ramsburs
Frederick City
Messrs
Are Young
Charlies Mehrling
West South Street
East Second Street
Independent Hose Company
James McSherry
Jacob Rohrback
Edward S. Eichelberger
J. Roger McSherry
John C. Hardt
George Wallace
David H. Kolb
Charlies B. Shope
Harry Schoil
Twenty Years Ago Of The News Jan 29 1928 Weather Snow Drifts
Frederic area recovers from a 36 hour snowstorm as temperatures dip to six above zero and highway traffic resumes. Telephones were out, several autos stranded in drifts with some break ins reported. Master Charles S Price Jr. improves after a broken arm from hockey on roller skates. Circuit Court term draws were announced for Snook Doll Myers Moore Troxell Town Leichert Shipley Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Frederi
Charles S Price, JR
East Second Street
Circuit Court
John W. Snook
Chas. J. Doll
F. Ross Myers
Edgar K. Moore
Charles PF. Troxell
Raymond E. Town
William H. Leichert
Harry F. Shipley
J. Travers Thomas
Royal Ambassadors Hold Supper Meeting at First Baptist
The Seneca Association of the Royal Ambassadors Conclave held a supper meeting Monday evening at the First Baptist Church. J I Bishop spoke on aims and ideals. details covered summer camp plans at Great Fava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Association of the Royal Ambassadors
First Baptist
J. R. Hite
Hagerstown
Young Peoples’ Work
William C. Royal
Royal
Royal. Mrs. Hite
R. A
William Trout
Womens Missionary Society of the
Association
James L. Goodman
Frederick
False Front by Luesurrow on Pushy Sales Tactics
A poem criticizes salespersons who berate customers to push purchases. It denounces loud tactics and money driven attitudes, noting that stubborn budgets still prevail. The speaker refuses pressure, highlighting disdain for aggressive sales calls and inflated promises.
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A. Luesurrow
Washington muddle at Civil Aeronautics Agency turmoil
Washington observes a demoralized Civil Aeronautics Administration amid resignations and infighting. Ted Wright, Harriman and Truman clash with aviation lobbyists, Pentagon influence, and budget cuts as Col. John R. Alison and Harold Miller loom. George Allen backs Eisenhower while maneuvering for influence.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Civil Aeronautics
CAA
Wright
Harriman
Civil Aviation
Harri
John R. Alison
Col. Alison
Asirlines
White House
Pentagon
Truman
Department
Fintetter
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Jim Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
Charles I. Stanton
Harold Blaine Miller
Joint Congressional Aviation Policy Board
Owen Brewster
Maine
Howard Hughes
Eisenhower letter shields civilian control in government
Washington report notes Eisenhower’s decision to avoid military dominance in top posts, arguing even a high ranking general like MacArthur or Marshall should not lead civilian government. The piece discusses the shift toward civilian supremacy, the impact on universal military training debates, and the risk of militarization in policy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
David Lawrence
General MacArthur
General Marshall
Esenhower
Marshall
Truman
America
Br Congress
Genergl Eisenhower
Anniversaries and history notes in Know America Today
Highlights include Thomas Paine born 1737 and others from Henry Lee and Albert Gallatin to William McKinley and W C Fields with birth and death details. Also Today in History events from 1861 to 1947, and lists of birthdays, births, and horoscopes.
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Thomas Paine
America
England
Henry Lee
Harry
Virginia
Roles E
Albert Gallatin
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Switzerland
William McKinley
Ohio
Niles
W. C. Fields
Claude William Dakenfield
Philadelphia
Pasadena
Ernst Lubitsch
Berlin
Hollywood
Girl Scouts Dinner and Election Held in Frederick Parish Hall
The Frederick Association of Girl Scouts held its annual dinner and election at Calvary Methodist Church Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Clifford Doll presided, with remarks on scouting and a guest speaker from Baltimore Council stressing youth home life, church life, and recreation. Officers and board members were elected, acknowledging the association's 10th anniversary and distributing annual reports and mimeographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Association of Girl Scouts
Calvary Methodist Church
Clifford Doll
J. Franklin Haas
Calvary Church
Lloyd C. Culler
Clinton Hamilton
Lions Club
Clifford Yinger
Civic Club
Frederick Spielman
Zonta Club
Mary Rockwell
Virginia Nicodemus
Irving Abb
Civitan Club
R. A. Hendrickson
Merval C. Weaver
Presbyterian Church
John D. Shorrow
Alvey Renn
Boy Scouts
Wiliam E. Hardy
Junior Chamber of Commerce
George T. Schroeder, Jr
Ellis C. Wachter
Frances Ann Delaplaine
Frederick
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout News
George Clark
Baltimore
Baltimore Council
Long Beach
Calif
Lwe
Clark
America
Weather Lessons From Babson On A 1948 Summer
Babson discusses sunspots and 1816 cold summers as a basis to view 1948 weather. He cites dust from volcanoes causing low temps, notes rainfall cycles, and urges diversification and careful farm site selection with attention to irrigation and arid lands.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Fla
Farmers’ Almanac
Roger Babson
H. C. Wittett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
Massachusetts
H. T. Stetson
Ronald Press
East 26Th Street
New York
United States
U. S
Copstight Pub
Financial Bureau
Lucy Stone and Women Using Maiden Names
Lucy Stone was a reformer who retained her maiden name after marriage. The Lucy Stone League formed from women adopting this practice. At the current UN session 22 women from 13 countries serve as delegates alternates or advisers.
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Lucy Stoners
Lucy | Stone
UN General Assembly
Girl Scout Meeting Elected Nominating Committee
Ash. Mrs Bruce H Morgan and Mrs Frank Castle head the ceremony. The nominating panel includes Mrs Mary Lowe Smith from the board, Miss Irene Price and Miss Alta Ice from Leaders Club, and Mrs Paul B Kallaway from troop committees. Tellers were Mrs Boyer, Mrs Lee, Mrs Dell, and Miss Benson. Mrs Henry Shoemaker presented thank you badges to retiring president Mrs Doll and retiring VP Mrs Bjorlee. Brief remarks by Mrs Doll. Miss Bush led a group hymn and the meeting closed with Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clifford Doll
Harry D. Radcliff
Mary Lowe Smith
Charlies T. Butcher
Paul Clemson
J. Tyron Lee
W. Walton Sheip
Paul Johnson
Howard
Ash
Bruce H. Morgan
Frank Castle
Irene Price
Alta Ice
Leaders Club
Paul B. Kallaway
Boyer
Lee
Dell
Miss Benson
Henry Shoemaker
Doll
Bjorlee
Miss Bush
Maryland State Income Tax Advises Quick Filing
Maryland Comptroller James J. Lacy urges residents to prepare for state income tax due April 15. Tax forms mailed to prior filers and available at banks and offices. short Form 503 fits many with salary income, while higher earners use longer forms. Out‑of‑state and active military in Maryland may file if income or work is Maryland‑sourced.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Jess
Pleasant Grove Homemakers Meet in Monrovia Club Session
Mrs Maurie Page hosts Pleasant Grove Homemakers Tuesday afternoon in Monrovia with 13 members and five visitors. Officers plan constitution revisions and a box for a Czech Slovakia family. Members discuss art by Van Dyck and a salad demonstration. Next meeting set for Feb 10 at Mrs Carl Davis's home.
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Pleasant Grove
Maurie Page
Monrovia
Weast
Charles I
Anthony van Dyck
Lucian Falconer
Edward Hemby
New Market Club
Katharine Page
P.m
Carl Davis
Lovettsville Residents Attend Leesburg Educational Dinner
The Loudon Educational Association held a dinner at Leesburg High School last Thursday. Attendees from Lovettsville included Prof. and Mrs. L. A. Womelborg, Miss Laura Potterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mirers, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Myers, Mrs. Nellie Dick, and others. The retired teachers were invited. H. C. Filler hosted and Mrs. Pearl Pifer of Winchester traveled for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovettsville
Loudon Educational Association
Leesburg High Schoo
Wey
L. A. Womelberg
Laura Potterfield
Robert Mirers
P. W. Myers
Nellie Dick
Milliner
W. Y Tr
F. F. Spric
Thomas Rane
Tree
Urer
Wanda Lee Womdorph
Associati
H.C Filler
Mirs
Pearl Pifer
Richmond
L. A. Womeldorph
Wanda Lee Womeldorph
Richmo
W A. Janson
H.C. Filler
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Freferts News
MIG. CO
Iss
Westminster
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Carroll County
East Main Street
Elmer Schildt
Charles R. Foutz
C. Lloyd Lynch
Lewis K. Woodward
DeVries Hering
D. Eugene Walsh
James M. Shriver
Paul ©. Sawyer
Charles R. Arnold
Gilbert G. Miller
Dr. Woodward
Schildt
Lynch
Dorothy Dix
Jack
The
Bell Syndicate. Inc
Washington Daybook
George Alen
George
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Harry Truman
George Allen
Missouri
Brother Allen
Victor Emmanuel
Aviation Corporation
Amerca
Ike
Contracht
Xhta
Know
Kansas
Congress
California
Los Angeles
U. S Department of State
Mussolini
Gen. Butler
U.S. Senate
World Court
St John Newfoundland
Sfax
Tunisia
Wake
Marshall Islands
Frankfort
Gerany
Patton
Third Army
Germany
Norway
U.N. Security Council
State Department
China
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Cleveland
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Ala
Walter F. George
Georgia
Preston Ga
Clair Wilcox
State Dept
Cuba
Adolph A Berle
Columbia University
Boston
Frederick Palmer
Katonah
Pleasantville
Harmon W. Caldwell
University of Georgia
Meriwether,Co
Harry Woodhead
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft
San Diego
Babson
Uncle Sam
Church of the Brethren
Helen Goukter
Marie Stine
Genevieve McCracken
Evelyn Firor
Virginia Thomas
Margaret Miller
Madeline Ceci
Ruth Poole
Ruth Krepps
Lucille Clark
Margaret Rusherman
McCracken
Evelyn Firer
Madeline Cecil
Mary Ecker
Kinsel
Ruth Miler
Eli Whitney
Brunswick
Frederick Law Firm
Weberg, Storm and Glass
Opera
Edmonds
East Potomac Street
Brunsch
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