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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1947
Page
4
A reflective piece argues against the lure of easy money and the “something for nothing” mindset. It contrasts European reliance on others with American sacrifice in wars, urging hard work and honest effort as the nation’s foundation and warning against ongoing calls for aid on a casual basis.
The Paris conference of sixteen nations seeks to plan European recovery with US aid and to gauge how Europe can rely less on American assistance. It advocates economic unity akin to the United States, arguing that Europe could prosper more if nations merge into an economic federation and reduce external dependence. Also notes baseball headlines and a Grange meeting in Pleasant.
The record lists 24 hour precipitation of 0.09 inches with 4.16 inches for July to date and temperatures yesterday at 75. High yesterday 84, low last night 61, and year-ago figures 84 and 17 respectively. Sunset 8:33 p.m., moonrise 12:13 a.m. Tomorrow’s sunrise 6:01 a.m. Conditions note muddy Potomac area at Buckeystown and Point of Rocks with archived remark.
A sermon fragment discusses leadership and the illusion of indispensability. It notes there are many capable substitutes waiting to fill roles, and emphasizes humility as God continually creates and trains new individuals to do the world’s work.
Mary Vinson Peter 81 widow of Judge Edward C Peter of Montgomery County Circuit Court died at home in Rockville after long illness. A native of Rockville she was daughter of Judge John T. Vinson and descendant of local political families. Survived by daughter Mrs Albert M Boult and three sons, burial at Rockville Union Cemetery with clergy officiating. During papal conclave cardinals sit on thrones as potential sovereigns.
July 22 1897 reports the city tax rate set at 1.10 including 10 cents for sinking fund a 22 percent rise due to reassessment. A heavy downpour flooded streets and cellars on Market and East Church. Clinton Main plans a drug store on Market in the former confectionery space. Republican forces favor John C Motter for Associate Judge and Dr Samuel T Haffner for clerk. several rivals noted. Kilian Frederick painter lands contracts to paint homes on East Third Street and Telegraph Street and the new development project for Calvin Engle.
Dorothy Dix extols grandmothers as society’s backbone praising her years of work in food care and child rearing. The piece notes shifting views as doctors endorse grandma oriented infant care and urges a national Be Kind To Grandma Week. Published by The Bell Syndicate Inc.
Twenty years ago this July 22 item notes Frederick's first Sunday baseball game at McCurdy Field with the Hustlers facing the Hagerstown Hubs. It also lists a public sale of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank stock, a sensational comeback by Jack Dempsey over Jack Sharkey in Yankee Stadium, and a Middletown home project on Jefferson Street with new names for Frank Darner and Harvey Ramsburg.
Reporters Quiz shows mixed views across Tan dem area with optimism in some parts and pessimism or uncertainty in others. Six residents offered opinions on whether this year's harvest will match or exceed last year as little threshing has occurred countywide.
In Washington a deteriorating US Russia relation is discussed with concern over secret congressional briefings and the Truman doctrine. The piece notes Russia’s distrust of American aims, the Marshall Plan, and warnings of potential conflict as both sides view each move through strategic pressure and ultimatums.
A medical note explains angina pectoris arises from heart muscle oxygen deprivation and chest pains may mimic other lower chest or stomach distress. It covers age trends after 50, arteries hardening, distinguishing angina from coronary thrombosis, and advises limiting activity, avoiding overeating, and refraining from smoking.
A set of quiz style questions covers topics from Duke University’s origin as Trinity College to Hall of Fame selection every four years. It also asks about World War I decorations, aircraft losses, Uncle Remus creator Harris, and Andrew Jackson’s Kitchen Cabinet.
Herd averages for Frederick County DAR Herd Improvement Assn dated June 1937 list Units I and II with notes units not received. Supervisors are John A. Wolfinger Eugene Long and Desmond Dean.
A 1947 government quiz outlines decontrol rules for accommodations after July 1 1947. It lists eligible types including new construction after February 1 1927 some hotels and tourist homes, and specifies exceptions for units with full hotel services and self contained units. It defines conversion as a change to housing use or substantial alterations creating more housing. Landlords must file decontrol reports within 30 days after July 1 1947 or after first rent following that date.
Leo T. Grifith, 30, Keedysville, and Daisy J. Stull, 26, Myersville, have been issued a marriage license in Hagerstown. The notice notes a social dispute over paying lunch, with casual remarks on turn taking and hosting duties.
Braddock 4-H Club met at Kathleen Reeder's home with Charlotte Reeder presiding. Four new members joined and letters from the Gorter family in Holland were read. Demonstration on Sailboat Potato Salad given. Next meeting August 16 at Jane Layman’s home. A surprise shower for Miss Betty Louise Smith of Fengaville hosted by Bliss Patricia Miller featured pink and green decorations and multiple guests.
A deactivated Japanese destroyer escort was towed near Tokyo Bay as a gunnery target for cruiser Toledo and seaplane tender Dunbar Bay. Toledo fired five inch shells, ending the brief service of the escort. Dewey leading Cody July 22 shows GOP leaders in 11 states backing his nomination bid.
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