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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News states that erroneous items will be corrected upon notification to the editor. It notes entry at the Port of Frederick, Maryland as a second class matter and suggests its policy on corporate mentions and column corrections.
A 1938 column urges sailors and citizens to avoid discouraging words toward any task or project. It cites navy etiquette and a popular song to argue that negative talk hurts effort, business, and community progress, calling for a shift to constructive speech and can-do attitudes.
A speaker urges lawmakers and readers to endure insults without rancor, noting that cross party friendships often form after floor clashes. He argues people should swallow hurt feelings like politicians do in public debates and lunch, to unite for community aims.
A compact reflection on honor as a hard master and inner guide. Mark Twain voices crown moral duty, self respect, and conscience across life. The piece portrays those who heed honor as steadfast travelers, while others falter or wander alone. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
A garbled set of clues asks which word or phrase would restore intelligibility. Options mix misread terms for Ambergris, William Knudsen, Jutes, and futtock bands, challenging readers to choose correct meanings from rival senses across mining whales steering GM presidents and maritime terms.
A reflective piece by X. A. Luffburrow urges continued study of history to build a better future. It laments learning gaps and the persistence of war, calling for peace and wiser choices grounded in the ancient past and accumulated knowledge.
Venus and Jupiter dominate August evenings with Venus low in the southwest after sunset and Jupiter rising in the east as Venus sets. Mercury may appear early month, Saturn rises midnight, and Mars remains near the sun. Vega stands highest in Lyra with the double double star of Epsilon Lyrae. Venus and the Moon interact near month end as Venus approaches the Sun, showing crescent phases. The Moon’s apogee occurs August 7 and perigee August 23 with distances given.
A collage of quotations reflects views on Shakespearean dialogue modernisation, European writers on America, New World benefits, and shifts in agriculture and government stance. Fernand Gravel remarks on adapting Shakespeare for film, while Irm du Gard comments on Europe's cold water status, and E A Anthony predicts agriculture becoming a business. Harry L Hopkins asserts government support for business.
Rockville July 28. William Miles, former Forest Glen postmaster, filed in Rockville for Montgomery county treasurer on the Republican ticket. A longtime county politics figure, he served 13 years as postmaster under Harding Coolidge and Hoover, and in 1934 became assistant county accountant. Born near Comus, he has lived in Forest Glen 25 years and heads the Thirteenth District Republican Club. His Democratic rival is John B Diamond of Gaithersburg, backed by the party organization.
Local items from The News July 26 1888 note the reopening of the Copper Mine at New London under Capt Hoskins removal of machinery from the old Liberty mine, a fashionable wedding Ella M Derr to Dr Eutan D Neighbors at John P Derrs residence, Dr C W Crum opening a private school in Jefferson, and a call for the fourth Liberty Loan with an expected 6 billion dollars. Also sugar rations reduced, letters praising Frederick’s wartime standing from Italy, a St Peter’s Catholic Church tournament in Libertytown, and the death of Mrs Mary Catherine Gregg aged 80 at South Market Street.
Fidelis Class of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Sunday school hosted a treasure hunt at Gambrill Park. A Bible was found by Miss Doris Engle and the gathering featured toasted Wieners marshmallows hamburgers ice cream and treats.
A book review column surveys Bruce Catton's A Southerner Discovers the South, arguing editor Daniels' in-depth southern journey reveals a region awakening to new desires and economic questions. Another title, Nicholas H. Selseth's Basic Economics, offers a labor-time focus and a proposal of a 35 hour work week as a path to steadier cycles and expanded discussion.
Pine-Mar Camp near Taneytown on Highway 32 opens July 31 to August 14. Sunday focuses on Christian Endeavor Day with speakers Rev. Gould Wickey of Washington DC and Rev. Irvin Morris of Taneytown. nightly preaching at 745. Rev. F P Brose is director.
The executive committee of the Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union will meet at the Y M C A this evening at 7 30 o clock. Lloyd E Groshon of Graceham is president.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that while insecticides keep fruits and vegetables abundant, they leave residues on produce. Standards set by British and US authorities cap lead and arsenic at 0.014 grains per pound. Warnings note that peeling helps with some vegetables, but safe removal of residues requires proper methods to avoid illness from continued exposure.
A collection of short quotations and maxims. Scriptural verse psalm line urges return and deliverance for mercy. J. G. Holland offers cautions on pace and perseverance with ideas about steady growth and endurance.
A short etiquette quiz and scenarios on wedding manners. Questions cover hats at day weddings, initials on invitations, name lengths, who attends rehearsal dinners, and who arranges with the minister. Includes parent scenario about hosting a reception with budget limits and options for after honeymoon or no reception.
A commemorative recap of historic birthdays and key events including George Catlin, William J Florence, William Rainey Harper, Edward Mandell House, James K. Vardaman, George Barr McCutcheon, and others. Mentions the 1788 New York ratification, Vimy Ridge, and Ponzi exposure with notes on related figures and dates. Concludes with a reflection on training the mind for morality and life.
This daily English lesson highlights misused phrases and pronunciations. It explains correct forms such as saying I have nothing further to say and defines terms like prevalent as widespread or commonly occurring with example It is a prevalent disease. The note also lists related synonyms and encourages vocabulary growth by using one word daily.
Prominent violinist Jascha Heiierz jokes on fame and tobacco ads after a globe trotting career that spans St Petersburg to Bombay. The column pokes fun at modern artists needing nerve and resilience, while briefly noting a rash of odd news items including Major Bowes’ finger loss and a rabbi arrested for selling ice cream without a license.
The H Clubs postpone their horse selections to August 3 due to Miss Florence Williams illness. Frederick County 4-H members will have costumes chosen on August 3 for the State Style Revue, part of 4-H Week August 8 to 13 at the University of Maryland, with selections at two o clock in Winchester Hall.
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