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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix notes a shift from casual marriage to serious commitment, praising moves to protect wives and curb divorce fraud. She cites employers avoiding married women, judges cracking down on alimony abuse, and the risk to remarrying as couples face economic strain and the burden of supporting families.
In a bold stance the United States rejects coercion and commits to negotiation while defending rights in Berlin and Germany. President Marshall reiterates the need for calm diplomacy and warns against capitulation to pressure, urging continued talks with the Soviet Union.
Fifty years ago on July 29 1595 Marion Straisman 33 and Bernard Gouker 16 drowned in the Bionocacy near Frederick Junction while fishing. Frank Shank narrowly escaped, saved by Michael Bowers who revived him. Police investigated henhouse thefts, a thief fled after dropping a basket of ten chickens, one from Officer Glessner’s coop. Col James Moore assistant quartermaster general and a surgeon discussed site for a camp near Station. On the Versville progress noted.
July 29 1928 notes from Fort Leonard Wood Fort Gettis William C Day leads a large crowd at a route event with a cost around 50.49. Fredrick went 18 innings to defeat Chambersburg 4-6 Connie Mack mentioned Mrs Chas Burton Cannon and son and Mrs S Everhart visit Mr and Mrs George Twentey Yellow Springs two weeks.
Earl L Douglass cites ancient thinkers and Pliny to argue against a distant God. The gospel of Jesus Christ affirms God’s interest in each person, not just broad creation. The piece notes a monthly class meeting and Harold Duvall.
July 1 to 5 saw 5.41 inches of rain with high yesterday at 8? and low last night 63. Rivers muddy at Monocacy Buckertstown Dam while Knoxville reports cloudy conditions. Excess in 1953 precip remains noted with 387 inches in July figures.
Washington Daybook reports a tense strategy meeting as GOP leaders clash over adjournment and investigations. Clarence Brown proposes directing committees to probe cronies of the President while Truman reshuffles White House staff to energize campaign messaging.
Union Bridge residents spent weekends in Harrisburg and Frederick visiting relatives. Thelma Lee Devilbiss returned home from Frederick after visits with grandparents and other kin. Mrs. Richard Miller and infant Daniel Richard came home from York hospital to the Lutheran parsonage. Melvin Utermahlen and family hosted guests from Baltimore. Mrs. Vernon Gladhill and Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Fogle also visited relatives in Union Bridge. Potato crop in Union Bridge area reported excellent despite wet weather. some spoilage noted in potatoes and onions. Adult Bible class at Union Bridge Methodist Church, led by G. H. Stocksdale, met at a neighbor’s home. Stanford Garver moved to help with parish work after relocating from Union Bridge.
The first American jet plane combat occurred on October 1, 1942 when Robert Stanley flew the jet aircraft named Air Comet from Muroc Army Base.
The piece critiques President Truman and Congress meeting to debate political aims. It faults Truman for a campaign tone and argues Congress should pursue substantive legislation like farm policy trade acts and national education foundations. It warns against using joint sessions for self promotion and urges focus on immediate, constructive action.
Mountain Theater Players present Twin Beds a rowdy bedroom farce with Tyler Carpenter and Kathryn Eames leading as Blanche Hawkins and her husband Harry amid a troupe of art people. The cast delivers broad humor through rapid-fire squabbles and mistaken advances as they chase laughs through two and a half hours of chaos.
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes plague endures as bubonic and pneumonic forms. Flea and rat transmission fuel outbreaks, with millions of deaths in India 1896 1911. He urges International Health Organization aid and public education on relocation and plague risks. The column also answers reader questions on safe drinking water and notes Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands in 1493.
Roger W Babson cautions on Wall Street bearishness and a 165 to 185 Dow range for 1933, arguing dividends matter and taxes cut yields. He predicts a later rise, notes insiders selling oils, and warns of potential damage from a future world war and asset locations.
Lovellsville residents and guests from Brunswick report visits and family news. John Axline and Alvin Flemrephew returned home for a visit. James Beatty and Paulette Beatty of Virginia spent Monday with relatives. Mr and Mrs AE Hollar arrived home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after an operation. Mrs Brown married after surgery, with her mother Alice Brown assisting during convalescence. The Mount Civette gathering was set for Thursday in Gross Woods. Sharps Lutheran councilmen and wives plus thirty ladies hosted Dr and Mrs William Race for a lawn picnic Tuesday evening July 13 with a lighted setup and meal.
The Santa Fe Trail, once called the Mexican Trace, ran from Missouri woodlands across prairies plain deserts and mountains to the capital of New Mexico.
Today's history notes detail anniversaries of notable figures like Thomas Corwin Daniel Drew and Simon Baruch with birthplaces and death dates, plus birthdays of William Powell William Beebe and Isador Rabi. The column also lists historic dates from 1773 to 1938 and a horoscope about disciplined energy and planning.
A wedding etiquette tip explains how to address envelopes. The suggested practice is to place the recipient’s name on the inside envelope while leaving the inside blank for guest handling, and to address the outer envelope only with names and titles.
The two week Vacation Bible School at Boyds church concluded with final exercises and a display of work. Guests included Mrs Rufus Gm Nancy Doris Johnson Peggy Horine Betty. a solo by Sarah Horine Lodge was featured after a Washington TV appearance. Neighbors and relatives visited family members in nearby towns as well.
The Tuesday driven summer Bible School under Mrs Joseph Kehne and assistant Mrs Paul Beare will stage playlets pantomimes and exercises at the Methodist church on Sunday evening Bro Charles Hopkins of Brockton and Miss June of Mt Airy visited with Mr and Mrs Nelson ers and family. Frank Addison returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Wirs Harry C Swomley and others were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Sydney G Rawlings while in Baltimore they traveled by boat to Betterton. Crawford Swom and family hosted guests including Strobe Miss Mada Welter Moran Mrs Anna Nichols and several others in recent visits. Walters Hendry of Hensington visited her father Mr Walter A England and Mrs England. Judge Charles L Moylan Mrs Moylan and sons Charles Ir and Danny Moylan spent the week in Ijamsville. Miss Jean DeGrange visiting her aunt Mrs Roland Huffer Braddock Heights. Kathleen Page returned to Washington after visiting her parents Bord and Mrs Page. Niewera per fARHIVe.
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