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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix argues that married life suffers from lack of reciprocity as spouses seek personal gain. She condemns both self centered husbands and wives who neglect home duties, urging mutual love and happiness through mutual sacrifice and shared joy. The piece ends noting marriage should be balanced with give and take.
National preparedness hinges on more than military force as 6000 plus U S plants are already chosen for war production. By Munitions Board survey, up to 25 000 factories may be listed, covering 90 percent of core capacity. The effort analyzes location, equipment, labor, and peacetime to wartime transfers.
The piece reflects on the June 6 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy, noting anxious U S citizens, heavy casualties, and the fortitude of troops. It praises leadership, American production, and rapid progress after the breakthrough at St Lo, culminating in Paris. It honors the fallen and emphasizes lasting memory of the heroic effort.
An appreciation letter credits the Civitan Club with a successful first annual antique show at the Armory and thanks The News for cooperation and a photo of the opening night. A reader from Braddock Heights laments school hours under daylight saving time and urges restoring prior opening times to better serve children.
Miss Mary E. Cramer sold a three story brick dwelling on East Second street to Dr. Albert Pearce for 3000 dollars. The Philomathesian Literary Society elected officers for six months with Douglas H. Hargett as president and Roger Wood as secretary. Rev. E L McLean was installed as pastor of the Second Reformed congregation at Trinity Reformed chapel. An eastbound freight crashed into another eastbound freight near Georgetown Pike Frederick Junction, wrecking several cars, damaging a locomotive and killing two hundred chickens. Gomar Albaugh placed a fine pole adorned the national front of his shop on West Church street.
Twenty years ago’s local column notes an expected invasion of locusts in Frederic County with reports of outbreaks in several counties and neighboring states. The piece also mentions elections at the University of Maryland and Kiwanis Club remarks on county prosperity.
Washington Daybook reports sixteen days before the national Republican convention that no back room deal exists for the top spot. It names governors and senators as contenders, notes Dewey's current strength, Stassen's weak showing, and potential delegate deals. It also includes political sidelights on Secretary Sawyer and John Casey Adams, plus World War II era refugee policy debate and a Sheen remembrance.
Mrs R C Ranneberger hosted the Pleasant Grave Woman's May meeting on May 27. Mrs Edgar Davis, recently ill, was welcomed back. Devotional leader Ranneberger guided the program with help from members on Women in Paths of Service. Eleven members answered roll call. two visitors attended. Delights were served by the hostess. The group planned to meet June 24 at Mrs Clyde Gray's home.
Washington notes the upcoming party platforms must navigate intra party splits over labor and tax vetoes. Democratic votes against overriding the Taft Hartley veto and the tax bill complicate platform language, while Republicans face rifts on isolationism and Marshall Plan aid. Vandenberg speculation looms as potential unifier or further divider.
Sunday ceremonies confer degrees while final dance closes the year at Vindohona hotel Braddock Heights. Class of 1948 holds Class Day in Hudson outdoor theater with Miss Polly Smith delivering the address and a $2200 endowment gift presented to President Stahr by Miss Majorie Blakeney.
Braddock Heights residents present the season opener You Cant Take It With You by Kaufman and Hart. Don Koil, a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Cleveland Playhouse, brings broad stock and Broadway experience to the cast after Theater Incorporated auditions. He has appeared in Fellow The Girls and on various dramatic TV shows.
Hood College honors Dr and Mrs Henry Irvin Stahr at a Francis Scott Key Hotel dinner hosted by Board member Andrew Coffman and Mrs Coffman. Trustees praise 14 years of service. antique silver entree dish presented. Stahrs express thanks and invite visits to Scituate Mass. Birthday surprise near Adamstown observed for Mr George H Wilt. numerous local residents attend. Graduates and upcoming events include Duke University commencement for Miss Moser and Hood College class of 1916 dinner at Peter Pan Inn with Dr and Mrs Wehler as guests of honor.
Side Glances reports a series of gatherings for Hood College class of 1913 including open house at Mrs Delaplaine’s on Lindbergh Avenue, a reunion dinner at Miss Margaret Motter’s cabin in Braddock Heights, and a noon dinner at Catoctin Country Club hosted by Mrs Frey.
Edith Cunningham Orth daughter of Commander Jewett Orth Jr will wed Peter Hanlon son of Rear Admiral and Mrs Barron Hall Hanlon of Charleston. The bride will wear a rose point lace gown with satin train and a juliet cap veil. Bridesmaids wear dracinih blue marquisette. Best man is Ensign Kevin Hanlon. ushers include Dudley Fagg Jr Robert Heckendorn Walter Dillon Victor DeLeon and Lt William R B Hollingsworth. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph Dinges. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at Yatten.
Mr and Mrs William R Hood announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Irene Hood to Charles Irvin Tobery son of Mrs Russell Tobery of Winchester The wedding is set for June 22 Also included is a report on the New Market W S C S meeting held June 2 at Mrs Elmer Stups home with talks on The Christian Alcohol and Public Health and Scientific Temperance Plans for supper and future programs were laid out with various members contributing to the program
The Emmitsburg Woman’s Club will meet with plans for Miss Anne Codori to attend College Park on June 10. The next regular meeting is set for June 24. In Montgomery County, Montgomery Farm and Mrs Reese A Connor sold their farm near Clarettsville for about 7 000 to Mr and Mrs William A Johannes, encompassing roughly 87 acres, with land transfer from Pulaski Virginia to Oak Ridge Tennessee.
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