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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix shares six rules for a durable marriage based on mutual effort and affection. The guidance urges full commitment, generous communication, shared prayer, amiability, continual praise, and belief that love grows after marriage, with a reminder that a wife’s support sustains the relationship.
The article notes a record federal budget surplus near 8 billion dollars as the fiscal year ends, marking the second consecutive surplus and suggesting sound finances despite wartime tax reductions and large foreign aid expenditures. It discusses projected future effects and political debate, plus a local church meeting summary.
Fifty years ago on July 6 1898 Frederick reports great Navy victory at Santiago July 3. Fourth of July celebrations included heavy firecracker and pistol toy injuries with multiple burn cases. Maryland Division League of American Wheelmen meet fails to draw riders. Frederick baseball beats Union Bridge 13 to 6 before rain. George Watts 28 is noted as head miller for A Sh and Son at Ceresville. local death in Slagle’s lime kiln on Monocacy river.
Twenty years ago the city celebrated the Fourth of July with a fireworks show at Baker Park. A 93 degree holiday, a windstorm caused some damage. Since June 23, 3,544 people used the municipal swimming pool at Baker Park, with net admissions of 580.90 dollars. Wheat in Frederick County faces 150,000 to 200,000 bushels short of normal yield due to smut Hessian fly and rust. Frederick neared second in the Blue Ridge League by a doubleheader sweep of Hagerstown 10-2 and 2-1. Hanover leads the league.
St Joseph Zimmerman of 320 East Third street received a German church charity letter from Werner Barker of Bad Kreumach praising the 1947 clothing drive. The note describes aid for 2000 residents including cripples and orphans, noting ongoing postwar poverty and the helper role of Christian charity.
Washington Daybook reports President Truman radiating self belief and plans to frame the 1948 campaign around a confrontation with a conservative Congress. Advisors note Wallace's dip in support while polling hints at potential shifts among Southerners and Negro voters.
A compendium notes anniversaries of figures like John Paul Jones, Alexander Wilson, John M. Gregory, Daniel Coit Gilman, Katherine Tingley, and Thomas Sperry. It also lists historical events from 1735 to 1958, celebrates today’s birthdays such as Ralph Morgan and Niles Trammell, and offers a brief horoscope forecasting early success with lasting impact.
Among The Sick Mrs Ralph Potts Hamilton avenue underwent treatment at Emergency Hospital and was somewhat improved. Mr Charles E Walker East Second street returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after a month of treatment and operation. Rev C O Sullivan Carrell Parkway returned home from University Hospital Baltimore after a major operation. Mrs Viola Fry Wisner removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. John W Lenz guest at Francis Scott Key Hotel moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital after sudden illness. Clara Smelser moved from Walkeraville to Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday evening. Austin L Heffner of the City Police Department, ill at home, was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital for heart condition.
In a clipped House scene a member sworn in claims a colleague acted weakly while another companion accuses a companion of obstructing the discharge petition for the Townsend Plan. The dialogue reflects factional tension over legislative tactics.
A bridegown of white slipper satin led Miss Seenei Phant Hastings to Frederick James Brown Jr at Mt. Olivet Methodist Delmar. The ceremony took place June 19 with Palm flowers and a music program by Mrs. Ralph Nichels. Several out‑of‑town guests attended from Washington, Baltimore, and Virginia.
Side Glances notes a couple planning a Niagara Falls wedding trip and residence with the groom’s parents at 819 Mace Avenue Balti more, with details on education and employment. It records two summer weddings in Lewistown and Walkersville, including attire, attendants, and post ceremony plans, plus a Fourth of July patriotic program and a theft tampering sentence.
William E McKenney recounts a master bridge hand from Miss Frances Nelson's event. Harry Fishbein praised a spade king opening and diamond three three break. the declarer should cash diamonds, ruff hearts, and establish diamonds while guarding a four two break. with precise heart play, the hand yields a strong slam.
Mr and Mrs J Hammond Mila street sponsor events this week in Atlantic City Miss Katherine B Manor 520 West Potomac street left Monday for Ithee to attend a ceremony Harry C Zimmerman Jr, son of Mr and Mrs man Braddock has returned to Parks College of Aeronautical Technology East St Louis where he studies Aviation Maintenance Engineering Mr Paul Craft Sparrows Point spent the holiday with aunt and uncle Mrs B W Wilson 802 North Market Street Myrtle Myers formerly of 58 North Avenue Hagerstown is accepted at the church home now residing at 1817 Virginia Avenue Mrs James H Falk wife of the county treasurer reports her sister Mrs Roger W Moser Washington DC arrived safely at Athens after a 42 hour flight joining husband on duty at Salonika Mrs Falk and Mrs Moser are daughters of Mrs John Shook this city
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