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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an audit of post office rates and payments. Mentions a Wednesday date of July 16 1947 and a Mr Fredel L. SG involved. Details are incomplete and hard to parse.
The piece argues under House pressure to admit thousands of displaced persons yearly while weighing the costs and benefits. It recalls U S immigration history from colonial welcome to 19th century quotas and WWI shocks, stressing assimilation, economic impact, and the need to bar groups unable to share American ideals.
The column cautions a mother about uninvited visitors from abroad and the burden on hosts, urging frank talk with her son who welcomes WAVES and WACs. It also counsels a 17 year old and his 16 year old fiancée to delay marriage, arguing they are too young to know real love and should explore relationships first.
Lincoln papers held by Robert Todd Lincoln were deposited in May 1919 and are to be opened on Saturday July 26 after 21 years since Lincoln's death. Historians expect new light on Secretary of War Stanton and the Booth plot as well as Civil War events and Lincoln family matters.
The passage discusses common language pitfalls including glacier versus glazier usage and mispronunciations. It advises improving vocabulary by mastering one word daily and explains substantiate as proving the existence or truth with evidence. It cites Roger as author of a key English technical book.
Mr Julius Helmer, an old Indian fighter, says he is the only surviving white man who fought with Gen Custer in the June 23 1876 battle. He was wounded and lived with the Sioux for three years. R William Sweadner became postmaster at Liberty. The will of F C Bomberger of Harrisburg leaves $1,250,000. his niece is the wife of Rev Mr Motter. George Houck and James Houck sail from Frederick to Liverpool aboard the Weisland for months abroad. The second bicycle races at Charles Town WV saw Ward Markey win the half vizteur and Gilbert Roderick win the half mile dash. Roderick won the five mile handicap.
Plans are under way for Frederick's first fashion and industrial show to be held at the State Armory in the last week of September under Kiwanis Club supervision. Charles Wertheimer sold a lot on East Patrick Street to Standard Oil for a new filling station, the fourth on the roads into Frederick. Harley Holter, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Holter, was operated on for appendicitis at Frederick City Hospital. County reports indicate this year's wheat crop is below normal and few farmers have finished threshing.
A two story three bedroom residence features a masonry first floor with arched dormers that soften roof lines. The interior emphasizes convenient room layout, a central entry, balanced upstairs sleeping areas and ample closet space throughout.
A reader asks how to handle a husband's drinking that worsens when intoxicated. The adviser suggests contacting Alcoholics Anonymous, noting that branches exist in many cities and that peers are helping alcoholics recover.
Dr. O Brien describes heat stroke as a rapid, often fatal condition with hot dry skin and high fever. He urges rapid cooling, movement to shade, removal of clothing, cooling methods, and careful monitoring to prevent recurrence.
Bethel Methodist church held a picnic on Saturday August 9 on the grounds between Foxville and Smithsburg adjacent to the church. Music featured by the Yellow Springs band.
A reflective note contrasts a cheerful song with the idea of a goon as a shifting social label. The author, N. A. Lufburrow, argues the term arises from who uses it rather than a fixed rank, making goonish both wise and silly depending on the observer.
Farmers in Lovettsville Virginia threshed wheat and reported fair yields. The community noted social visits including Robert Parker a Gettysburg Seminary senior guest preacher at the Lutheran church, hosted by Mr and Mrs Edgar Graham. Several local residents hosted and visited relatives from Arlington Purcellville and Portland Maine during the week. Elizabeth Leisher of Harrisburg died with services attended by local residents. Additionally families and neighbors hosted and visited in weekend gatherings across the area.
Washington dispatch argues President Truman lacks bipartisan backing for the Marshall plan. It says a Senate majority favors a cautious approach, with no autumn special session likely and funds likely limited for Europe through early 1948. The piece criticizes administration politics and veto stance.
Richard Hickman and sons, Dicky and Glen, plus Mr and Mrs Fred Hickman and Dorothy return from a week with grandparents. Miss Sadie Matthews from Johns Hopkins Hospital is home by ambulance. Mr G H Virts Sr remains in Frederick Memorial Hospital after a serious operation with satisfactory progress. Virts Jr and family visited from Washington. Womeldorph family attend Branner reunion in Berryville. Donald Womeldorph heads to Wilmington NJ. wife and children visit friends in Ashland KY. Nora McGrady, new Loudoun home demonstration agent, stays with Gardin Frye until housing in Leesburg. Home Demonstration group meets July 23 at 2 pm to discuss flower arrangement and chicken care.
Veterans are warned of a harder process to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance after August 1 1947. A physical exam becomes required and regional VA offices face longer waits. Prior to August 1 waivers for total disability refunds remain, but refunds after that date require disability within one year of application.
Earl L. Douglass argues that hotels paint facades to attract guests while interiors stay dull. He compares this to religious practice, praising outward ritual while inner life remains unchanged and critical of superficial piety. The piece reflects on surface reforms without real inner change.
A mixed Q and A item discusses Life With Father as the longest running American play with 3183 performances, the Apostles Creed as a 4th century church statement, and guidance on canon and cooperative college concepts. It notes Buckingham Palace guards’ slow march linked to Charles II, and reports Washington July 16 House passage near outlawing poll tax payments for national elections.
Under sponsorship of the Frederick Kings Club a kids art fair drew about 290 entries and 19 prizes at MecCrory's store windows on Market and Patrick streets. Judges were Metcalf Kiracofe Maniz Rosenstock of Kinamans. Many pieces by artists under 12 showed imagination and variety. Prizes awarded in Crayon Freehand Drawing and other crafts.
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