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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
2
Tokyo reports the second day of Japan's undeclared war in north China worsening as shells hit the Japanese concession and consular buildings. Americans seek safety in basements as fighting continues around Peiping and Seelock with relentless attacks by Japanese forces.
A brief fashion note notes hats likely to suit current tastes and trends at Eat's event. It mentions style cues and consumer interest with a casual, period tone.
Mary Davis Gillies explains summer window decorating ideas from lace curtains to Venetian blinds. She suggests lace with horizontal lines and filet net, color with ribbon, sheer draperies for light, and plant accents on shelves or wall brackets to create sunlit, cool interior effects.
A Peiping correspondent reports Japan’s plans in north China advancing smoothly while Chinese forces lose ground and withdraw. In Tientsin, July 29, Chinese troops launch a surprise offensive against Japanese positions as air raids drive back Chinese forces and gendarmes resist near the railroad stations and an air base east of Peiping.
Readers learn about a military unit finishing a strenuous period of rifle drills and field maneuvers. The passage describes training sounds and nicknames among soldiers, noting endurance under demanding conditions and the overall positive reception of the exercise.
An old advertisement urges women to use Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease menstrual discomfort and life transitions. The copy targets female readers, touting relief during girlhood, motherhood, and approaching middle age with calls to smile and endure.
Rookies prayed for rain and it came heavily, soaking the camp as Private George Craummitt writes letters with no replies. Captain Trout hobbling with liniment, plus Chick Staley and 2nd Lieutenant Jarboe Grove enjoying a rough game, Staley stinging a three bagger despite aging.
A quirk filled camp bulletin details antics from the Service Company and Head Quarters Company. Private First-Class John Bradley sprains his ankle after watching Camp Louise girls, while Corporal Johnny Miller feigns injury amid gold-brick jests. Other soldiers joke about boxing, safety pins, and weight, with many light sketches of daily camp life and the promise of more mischief to come.
The Scottsboro defendants Olen Montgomery Willie Roberson Eugene Williams and Roy Wright were freed after six years with the state acknowledging they had no involvement in the crime. Ozzie Powell cleared faces 20 years for attacking a prison guard. Samuel Leibowitz the defense attorney pled to continue fighting for the remaining inmate still under sentence.
Private stories unfold at the camp with absences and mischief. Reports praise Molesworth for readiness and Finneyfrock’s fatigue, while Smith and Kemp draw laughs about mess and illness. The piece ends with hints of next year’s attendance and a march toward return home.
An old timer writes from Camp Ritchie dated July 28 describing a farewell note to the boys and a plan to join in a light march past the camp as they prepare for assignments.
A surprise miscellaneous shower was given Wednesday evening by Miss Lillian Pryor for Miss Becky Eyler daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Eyler Thurmont. Eyler received many useful and attractive gifts.
The notice lists attendees and survivors including Miss Becky Eyler Mrs Ruth Eyler Mrs Joseph Eyler Mrs Munshower Mrs Russell Flanigan Mrs Lee Martin Mrs Laurence Walsh and several Misses Viola Whitmore Addie Baltzel Naomi Martin Dora Elder Lillian Kemp Beatrice Firer Helen Dern Marguerite Snively Betty Stull Ruth Keilholtz Gladys Ridenour Helen Eyler Lou Brown Martha Eby Thelma Lewis Dorothy Fink Hele Fink and Lillian Pryor.
Lower Sunny Hill farm of 56 acres featuring a seven room residence and outbuildings sold by Leon M. Estabrook to Har Kemp of Rocky Springs. Kemp plans the property as a future home. Estabrook keeps Sunny Hill peony farm. Winworth on High Knob road, near Sunny Hill, sold by Nellie M. Winchester and Charles and Eunice Worthy to Col and Mrs. Hopkins of Omaha Nebraska, with possession set for August 1.
A total of 79 employees of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were slated for furlough Friday at the Brunswick terminal. Seventy six will be laid off in the repair yard and three from the shop force, including a machinist helper and a laborer.
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