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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
4
The Daily News states strict copyright and attribution rules for AP despatches and its own content. It prohibits publishing anonymous opinions and requires real names for letters, with corrections promised by the editor.
A Peoples Lobby delegation pressed for tax reform to fund broader social services while Senator To Robinson urged study and action. He warned against predictable expansion of federal powers and expenditures as the government deepens involvement in citizens daily lives.
A playful column extols the watermelon as more than tasty noting its hidden virtues. It highlights a Department of Agriculture finding that watermelons contain four vitamins and promises future fruit ripe for harvest amid light social asides and humorous digressions.
A compact literacy note explains misused terms and pronunciation tips. It highlights how to correctly say cay not TD and the intended use of went, last night, and other common slips. The piece covers mispronounced words like projectile and vocabulary practice by mastering one word daily.
A garbled book notice reviews Rosamind Gerard’s novel Blood Man’s Year and its mystery romance. Clive Strapee’s accident draws a caretaker closer as the tale explores secrecy, pity, and a burgeoning friendship amid a secluded estate.
New York June 16 AP reports Opera pumps gain favor with the racing season for comfort on sandy tracks. Navy black and London tan colors lead, with plain unornamented styles preferred over open toe sandals.
Fifty and twenty years ago today in Frederick work began to tear down the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over the Manocaes at Frederick Junction under Oliver Kemp and Amos Esworthy supervision. A new bridge will be erected. The aldermen elected two officials Dr Wil-liank Johnson to health office and Joseph Heard to police, Heard defeating Andrew Renner by one vote. Children’s Day was observed at the Od Side Methodist Church New Market under Thomas Walty supervision.
Frederick county faces a 100000 Red Cross contribution with a county quota raised from 50000. Hailstorm damage in Middletown valley estimates reach 30000, wheat hit hardest. Rev Alley named church mission to India, family to sail from Seattle in August. Brunswick firemen place in state finals, Farry Chew noted Frederick captain. Smith son of Sea and Sire Gearee Fo Seth Pest Searant Street win Arte degree at Washington and Lee University.
WPA programs in Winchester Hall feature sewing and book repair classes. Twenty three women sew and cut garments including coats while others restore books and bindings. The effort aims to provide job skills and steady employment, with garments donated to the needy and books reconditioned for libraries.
Reverend Wm. Jackson spoke at the Woodsboro Flower Mission meeting hosted by Wm. Reddick. The program included scripture readings by Janet Barrick and other members, flower baskets for the sick, poems and readings on flowers and faith, and a report on the World WCTU convention in Washington D.C.
Miss Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter A Simpoon near Emmitsburg graduates from Emmitsburg High School with highest honors and receives the Balfour medal for scholarship loyalty and achievement. She is valedictorian and earned first honorable mention in athletics while editing the Hi Happening high school paper.
Paris fashion notes describe half and half coats with one color in front and another in back. A standout uses black and light blue with blue sleeves and a black Persian lamb boundary down the sleeves. Whisky exports from the United States in the first quarter rose sharply to about 23 times the prior year’s level.
The article discusses uncertain links between high blood pressure and artery hardening, suggests hereditary and dietary influences, and notes insurance implications. It mentions nervous strain, kidney inflammation, and toxic habits as possible contributors, with annual US deaths estimated around 140 000 to 150 000 from related conditions. A second item covers New Market Grange meeting activities with reports, programs, and plans for August visits.
A etiquette guide discusses choosing a godparent only for close relations or intimate friends, and whether to invite many guests to a christening. It covers appropriate dress tones for babies and recommends graciously declining to be a godparent if not willing to take on the role, while suggesting tactful refusals and acceptable alternatives.
The piece traces Sophie Tucker known as the Last of the Red Hot Mommas planning a Hollywood debut after a London stint where she reigned as a top entertainer. It recalls her early career, key mentors, and the role of Broadway veterans and figures like George Antheil and W C Fields in a broader portrait of show business myths and ironies.
A historical roster lists Jewish merchant Tatlas Toure of New Orleans born Newport Rhode Island died January 18 1854 pioneer express businessman Alvin Adams born Dover Vermont died near Boston September 1 1877 clergyman artist B F Flagge born New Haven died New York City September 25 1880 Indiana lawyer Charles Denby minister to China Rochester author Jane Marsh Parker surgeon George T La Roque born Lehigh County North Carolina died Cincinnati May 16 1934 also notes Kentucky first settlement Marma tee by Indians later rebuilt and Lincoln’s 1860 candidacy remarks on government permanence and a brief reference to 19th century manufacturing and labor events.
The list notes Walter M. W. Splawn Texas interstate commerce commissioner born Arlington 54 years ago. Fay Mien des Portes Winnsboro United States minister to Bolivia born Winnsboro 47 years ago. Arthur Bria Lane New York minister to Nicaragua born Bay Ridge 43 years ago. George W. Coleman Boston Babson Institute president emeritus 7 years ago. Maj. Gen Johnson Hapgood born Orangeburg 64 years ago. King Gustaf V Sweden born 79 years ago. The prose reflects on studious, retiring nature and valued mental powers.
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