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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
7
The Agriculture Department cautions buyers considering high priced farm land, noting values rival 1926 peaks. Analysts present a two step method to gauge affordability, comparing potential income and required return to current prices, warning optimism can mislead.
A collage of birth anniversaries for James Kent, John Ericsson, and others, with notes on historical events such as Pontiac’s Detroit ambush in 1763 and the 1939 aviation ban. Also includes today’s birthdays for notable figures like Sebastien Kresge and Emanuel Goldenweiser, and a brief horoscope outlook.
The city announces Fitness Week across playgrounds with events for all ages including Swim Meet, Baby Show, Track Meet, Kiddie Karnival, and Pet Show. Daily programs feature Story Hour at C Burr Artz Library, Rhythm Band rehearsals at Baker Park, dances, and specialty classes with community groups guiding entries and schedules.
A Frederick area schedule lists Twilight Story Hour at 700 Thursday morning 1030 at Sta Ley Park Tiny Tot Town and Fairground playgrounds. An all play track and field meet starts at 1230 at Frederick High School directed by Jammy Stockman. Events include playground track trophies Elks Club medals, Kiddie Karnival proceeds for Tiny Tot Town, a jacks tournament at Fairground playground, freckle contests at Statey Park, Rhythm Sand rehearsal on Washington Street, Bike Hike at Baker Park, Harmon Field Pet Show with judged categories, and Red Cross swimming lessons at Diggs pool on Tue Fri mornings. Bus, rehearsals, and Friday schedule details are included.
Norman Thompson who earned a waterfront certificate directs the National Aquatic School at State Teachers College Institute West Virginia. Eleven of twenty eight passed with high honors. Harry Hill and Thelma Bailey assist. Last five weeks Jack Grifin and Miss Helen Hersperger taught boys and girls at the municipal pool two days a week. Red Cross sponsors the classes. Two more weeks remain. Saturday morning from 10 to 3 is Story Hour at Burr Artz library.
Six residents were interviewed about television programs and impressions. William Car, Thurmont, and other participants provided brief responses on viewing habits and opinions, reflecting early public attitudes toward television in the county.
Readers express favorable views of television with calls for improvement. Comments praise the medium for bringing sports and events home. An article notes U S industrial silver use at about 100 million ounces annually since WWII, triple prewar levels.
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