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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
4
The piece argues government rigidity keeps wage rates fixed, noting postal workers and teachers earned the same pay for years. It cites a 40 cent minimum wage from 1938 and discusses a bill to raise it to 65 cents now and 75 cents later, acknowledging uncertainty about future living costs.
The piece argues that fathers who spend time with children and talk openly influence their kids positively. An intimate father child tie promotes doing right when tempted, and shared activities in home and garden reflect parental effort to engage youths.
Dorothy Dix argues age acts as a blanket excuse for misdeeds from infancy to adolescence. She notes babies yell with impunity, toddlers exhibit disruptive behavior, and youths evade consequences due to age while parents question their choices and the value of rearing them. She muses on social judgment and fears for future generations.
A column critiques aging individuals who excuse rude behavior by age. It mocks elderly selfishness and tyrannical habits, urging readers to consider how aging can excuse discomfort, while urging better conduct and empathy across generations. The piece frames age as an unassailable alibi used to justify irritating conduct.
Salvation Army will run a ten day Vacation Bible School at the Elms Street school from June 16 to 27 for ages 5 to 16. Enrollment is 50 cents due to craft material costs. Captain Walker Wolfe leads staff including Mrs. Bennett Jr and others. Attendance certificates will be awarded and finished crafts taken home June 27.
Court news lists marriage licenses for Francis S. Goulden of Gettysburg and Theresa G. Wachter of Emmitsburg. August F. Schmiedigen, divorced, with Dorothy M. Clarke of Silver Spring. Mae K. Campbell deed to J. Ward Kerrigan for county property valued at $10. Two arrests for intoxication by city police, Ridgely King and Chester Brashear, each held on bonds. Officer James Marks handled both cases.
Fifty years ago local items note the Key Monument Association honoring Francis Scott Key at Mt Olivet cemetery with a simple program and a future monument unveiling. William Warner of Pennsylvania spoke on monetary policy before an audience in Hemp Hall. Braddock Heights opens for summer with a concert by the Frederick Select Orchestra. Howard Chew, 14, fell from a Cherry tree in Markell and Trail's coal yard, injuring his arm. President McKinley planned to visit Mrs Dahlgren at her mountain home near Boonsboro.
Twenty years ago items note probate filing for the estate of Peter L Hargett valued around 750000 with family and employee bequests. A proposed home for Scott Key post discussed at Blue and Key room Francis Scott Key hotel with many attendees and several sites under consideration. Mr David Hagan spending days in Atlantic City for Shriners convention. Mrs Virginia C Late has sold Rocky Ridge property of 10 acres with brick house to Mr and Mrs Charles E Troxell who take immediate possession.
Washington discusses how a Truman veto of the tax reduction bill could fracture support for aiding Europe. Republicans fear high domestic spending and question long term budget controls, while Vandenberg calls for mutual trust. The piece notes expectations of a later tax cut and potential inflation if deficits persist.
Naomi Ruth Albaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Albaugh Walkersville married Walter Lawrence Roney son of Mr and Mrs Clyde M Roney at Walkersville Methodist Church. The ceremony featured white and aqua gowns with maid of honor Dotty Albaugh and bridesmaids Ruth and Jeanne Reney. After a reception the couple left for a New England Canada trip and will reside at 129 West Patrick Street.
The report notes daylight hours and 24 hour precipitation ending 8:30 am with 0.5 inch. June precipitation to date around 25.5 inches, normal 18 inches, actual 1946 52.9 inches to June 1, 1947 2.6 inches. High yesterday 74, high last year 70. low last night 60, low last year 57. Sunset 8:33 p.m. today, sunrise 5:45 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rises 3:18 a.m., sets 3:06 p.m.
Brish Bros. camera store at 206 West Patrick street is sold to Donald Hiltner and Charles Roelke of the Hiltner-Roelke studio at Market and Church streets. It will operate as Frederick Camera Shop with building, business, and the modern photo finishing plant. The Brish family history and local ties are noted.
Charlotte Jake is engaged to Albert Chakan son of John Chakan of Freeland Pa Miss White teaches at Leland Junior High School Chevy Chase and graduated from the University of Maryland with Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Kappa Phi membership Mr Chakan, a Franklin and Marshall College alumnus, served as a captain in the Army Air Corps and currently teaches at Poolesville High School The wedding is planned for late summer.
Maryland veterans meet at a hotel for the twenty ninth encampment while D A R hosts a Flag Day luncheon urging adequate youth military training. Hood College graduation closes with Dr Henry L Staler resigning as president.
The quarterly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association met at Junior Hall Monday. President Mrs. Bessie Sprichler of Brunswick presided. Installation followed for officers including President Mrs. Carrie Quinn Independent auxiliary senior vice Mrs. Virginia Houck junior vice Martha Nelson secretary Mrs. Virginia Dan junior auxiliary treasurer Mrs Mary House Middletown chaplain Mrs Ruth King color bearer Mrs Clara Rothenhoefer guard Tom s Middletown auxiliary A luncheon to Mrs Sarah Wineoop and adjournment until September preceded a social hour with readings piano duets solos and vocal performances by local residents.
NEA Washington correspondent notes Henry Wallace spurred debate with a 1947 Fortune editorial proposing a global peace program funded by $100 billion over 50 years backed by U S business. It calls for four steps: price reductions, large foreign loans, and productive investments to serve world policy and profit.
A column argues the United States should encourage imports and deploy engineers with loaned funds to boost productivity. It questions the purpose of the Department of Commerce and the role of the National Association of Manufacturers, weighing bipartisan economic visions and a future world order.
A concise glossary note contrasts biannual meaning twice a year with biennial meaning once in two years and offers guidance on pronunciation and common misspellings, urging learners to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
In a reflective note XN A Lufburrow laments aging as months and years pass while continuing to live with purpose. He notes chances to work, give, strive, play, and be, embracing the unknown ahead on life’s journey.
In the Q and A summary the first Mormon exodus under Brigham Young departed Feb 4, 1846. The original company included 133 men 3 women and 2 boys across 72 covered wagons.
A compact juxtaposition of biblical instruction from Leviticus about obedience and divine reward with a Cicero remark praising modesty as a predictor of future leadership. The quotation pair blends religious duty with classical virtue in a single line card.
Fulton County Police Chief Neal Ellis said Paul Refoule, husband of Peggy Refoule, slain Atlanta socialite, was arrested today on a sodomy charge. References to the social scene and the suspect appear in the initial statements.
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