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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1937
Page
4
The Daily News announces its affiliation details and editorial policies. It notes the Associated Press rights for news dispatches and reserves the right to correct errors upon editor notification and requires real names for communications.
A satirical piece cites Professor Gaum of Rutgers College defining laughter at oneself as proof of intelligence. It argues most politicians cannot laugh at themselves while the public mocks them when taxes bite. It jokes that slipping on banana peels exposes poor judgment rather than wit.
James W. Gerard, special U.S. representative, hailed American knee breeches worn at King George VI's coronation in London and praised the crowd's fit and posture on return to New York. The episode sparks renewed discussion on sartorial tradition for Americans abroad.
Readers recount life with local troops during a mountain hike from Pen-Mar to Camp Rite, noting worn troops, bunk comfort over tents, food and exercise, chevrons earned, and camp gossip including parade plans in Frederick and canteen shortages.
The July 23 report from Camp Ritchie highlights sergeant homecomings, unit pride, and a flood of lighthearted anecdotes about Private First Class Earl Smith and Private Russ Droneburg. It notes awards for highest marksman qualification with the automatic pistol, jokes about drills, pets, mischief, and daily camp life, including the band, recruits, and pennants.
Local items from The News columns dated July 24 1887 report a drowning at Point Hoeks after a failed canal swim, and a bolt of lightning striking a table knife held by Mrs Wood Crouse. Also noted are visits by Fredbergian and daughter to Mrs A P La and turnout at a grove meeting with an orange wind event.
Fragmented wartime notice reports the capture of a French soldier and a transport incident causing injuries. It mentions Robert Wants, 53, fatally braced under a farm wagon near Emmitsburg and lists related local officials, institutions, and a hospital.
Thad Staley of Knouxville was struck on the head by a broken hayfork while unloading hay in his barn. He received help on the scene, was carried to his home, then taken to Schnauffer Hospital in Brunswick for treatment. Nearby, a statistic notes about 21300900 U S homes have radio equipment.
Picnics, outdoor activities, and summer pastimes across the region are described amid reports of local life. Mentions include Camp Ritchie maneuvers, Dietrick Field flights, and various civic actions by the mayor, county commissioners, and state officials. News covers World War draft reflection, Colonel Munshower’s medal, and Barkley Harrison leadership, with commentary on court packing and political mood.
The page discusses common word mistakes and pronunciation tips, highlighting today’s word stagnant as foul from lack of motion. It quotes Hosea Ballou on idleness and fruitlessness and notes officers Carp, Carl Dillinger, and Joe Thompson attached to the State police substation near Frederick, assigned to Cumberland amid strike iterations.
At the Milwaukee convention, Lions International elected Mr. Birch of Milwaukee as president. Frederick members at the gathering include Richard F. Simmons, past District Governor, C. Thomas Summers, past local president, and Mrs. Summers. They plan to return to Frederick early next week.
Col and Mrs Ursa M Diller formerly of Frederick county have completed a 5000 mile southwestern United States and Mexico motor tour and started a 5000 mile northwest swing from Los Angeles toward Tacoma and the Canadian Rockies They plan to return to Los Angeles then visit Frederick in October Mrs Diller formerly Miss Jean Kolb and Col Diller a retired U S Army officer visited many sites from the Petrified Forest to Bryce Canyon and Yosemite They observed a newsboys strike in Oakland and hotel strikes in San Francisco They toured Hollywood film sets met stars and visited Santa Ana Del Mar tracks They noted lima bean crops along the southland and that the beans are shipped eastward They will continue travels after their Frederick visit
A dated miscellany listing historical figures with birth and death details including John M. Clayton John A. Dix Scribner's editors and other notable names. It notes Detroit founded 1701 Whiskey Rebellion climax 1794 Salt Lake City 1847 Kellogg Briand 1929 Roosevelt 1933 birthdays Amelia Earhart and others and ends with a brief horoscope about today’s strong dignified day and potential vanity dangers.
Francis X Elder post of the American Legion at Emmitsburg elected officers for the coming year. Maurice Moser was named commander with Cooley C Combs as vice commander and Charles J Rowe as adjutant. Other posts include Louis H Stoner as finance officer John Walters as sergeant at arms William S Slerbinsk as historian and Rev Francis J Dodd as chaplain. Baumgardner named to executive committee Rowe and James Alvey to inspect post insurance. Delegates to the Maryland state convention in Hagerstown Aug 4 7 are Rowe and Combs with alternates Moser and Damuth. Installation set for August meeting the 61st Tuesday of the month.
A compact vintage etiquette quiz asks if prompt appointment keeping is courteous, whether calling employers “the base” is in good taste, and if you should reproach a servant for another. It advises avoiding boasting about children and instead asking about the other person’s interests.
In New York Martha Raye returns to her career high with crowds lining sidewalks and staging doors, fans showering her with bouquets and trinkets as she signs autographs and treats admirers to small gestures. A cab driver voices jealousy while a local radio-monologue lampoons showbiz touts. The piece mixes praise with comic vignettes and notes on the financial side of performing life.
A group of Ogala Sioux from Pine Ridge Agency visited Frederick Friday afternoon as a diversion at Carlin's Park before the Democratic National Convention. Chiefs Lone Eagle White Mouse Foolish Woman White Blagpie and Big Rattler led the party, portraying Plains life with dances and rites such as the Feast of Green Corn. They paraded Frederick streets in war paint and attire and visited The News-Post office.
A quiet ceremony July 17 at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Towson united Miss Gladys Virginia Shiples daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Shiples with Arton Anderson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arrington Anderson of Rocky Mount NC. Attending were Miss Olivia Warshime and Charles E Hesson from Union Bridge.
Local residents share home baked recipes apricot souffle and Graham muffins. Apricot souffle uses egg whites, apricots, sugar, juice, nuts. bake twenty minutes in a buttered dish. Graham muffins combine sugar, butter, sour milk, raisins, spices, milk and flour. bake in greased muffin tins.
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