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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
4
The United States and Russia pursue Arctic map making and atmospheric studies for future war scenarios. Geographical research teams gather data on aurora effects, magnetic fields, weather ionization, and earth shape to improve missile accuracy. Authorities stress research to avert a global conflict.
Nationwide polio cases across several states warn of infantile paralysis risk. Children should be examined by a reputable physician and follow expert advice on sun exposure rest and meals while emphasizing hand washing fly control with cheap chemicals such as DDT to prevent illness.
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife worn by constant fault finding to treat the marriage as a job. She suggests resigning from the role if efforts to please fail and urges the husband to realize his habit of chronic fault finding is harming happiness.
A reader asks whether to marry a man with an adequate income and quit her florist shop. The reply says small talk is a fine art worth cultivating, warns against overtalk, and advises maintaining conversation skills while balancing work and marriage choices.
In the Malian elections organized atheism fails to sever Italian devotion to religion. The clash was between communism and Catholicism, and Christianity wins a clear victory. The piece cites Napoleon and Stalin as examples of religious resurgence after anti religious campaigns.
Fifty years ago items note the Frederick Female High School commencement on June 23 in Cy Op House with a list of graduates. Wheat harvest to begin early next week and forecasts of yields. Returns mention William Thomas Holmes Robertson and Western Maryland College attendance. Eight events expected on the racing program at the next meeting of the American Whee.
June 15 1928 itemized local history notes include a board of hose price at 13 dollars and a 7000 dollar property sale. Barnard Welsh president of Rockville Fire Department injured when thrown from a car during a fire truck incident en route to Buck Lodge. five city playgrounds to open Monday with supervisors listed.
Washington notes Hoover could propel a Vandenberg–Dewey ticket with an administrative VP plan. He favors shifting executive duties to a capable deputy while Dewey eyes the top job. Senate action and congressional backing would be needed for formal creation.
The Asbury Methodist Home plans a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday at 3 PM for a new building in Gaithersburg to house the aged. The Cassell Home at West White Street will be named in honor of community figures and will feature expanded facilities and staff under Rev. Herman M Wilsp, with trustees and officers listed.
Washington dispatch analyzes the Tilt between Dewey Taft and Bricker in the 1948 GOP race. It weighs delegate loyalties, potential crossovers to Dewey, and the roles of Vandenberg Stassen and Martin as conservatives and internationalists maneuver for ballots.
Veterans can re enter Army Navy or Marine service without basic training if they served three months on active duty or completed boot camp. Age limits vary from 31 to 34 and prior service reduces age. Rates depend on MOS and time in rank, with open rates common in Navy aviation radio electrical fields. Combat wounded receive special treatment and longevity pay counts all prior service.
A non support case and a traffic charge were heard by magistrates in Peoples Court this morning. Harry W. Schroyer faced a warrant for failing to provide for two minor children. the case was continued for a week with instructions to pay, two weeks backdated. Haze Haller of Brunswick was charged with exceeding 50 mph. he pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty. Multiple collateral forfeitures and arrests were noted, with details incomplete in the readable text.
At the Greenbrier Military Academy May ball in Lewisburg West Virginia Miss La Tricia Hoke daughter of L Austin Hoke from near Frederick and Cadet Bernard E Kelly son of H Clifford Keily from Rosemont posed for the event. Hoke was February queen of the Brier and her photo, submitted by Cadet Kelly, was selected as the winning image for Esquire magazine's yearbook contest.
Miss Betty Mae Baker and Donald Gilbert Englar wed at Calvary Methodist Church in Union Bridge. Rev Dr J Franklin Haas officiated before palms and gladioli. Attendants included Hyattsville and Walkersville residents. The couple plans to reside in Union Bridge after June 25.
Miss Annie Parepa Moxley daughter of Ernest W. Moxier and Harvey Layton Stoner son of Mr and Mrs Roy Stoner wed June 12 at 7 pm in Locust Grove Church of the Brethren. Rev Clyde Jierningstar oversaw the double ring rite as organist Mrs Roland Warfield played Twilight Time and Close My Eyes. The bride wore white crepe with white accessories and carried white lilies and baby’s breath in a colonial bouquet. The groom’s party included best man Charles Lovell and matron of honor Mrs Floyd Suwald. The couple plans a honeymoon to New York Niagara Falls and Canada before returning to Liberty to start life in a new home. both graduates of Liberty High School.
John C. Bohl recalls Pen Mar Park days when the site drew crowds from the east, its Blue Mountain House concerts and a famed orchestra led by his grandfather. He notes the park’s 1913 fire, early lighting by kerosene lamps, and snakes along the path as memories of the era fade.
A roll call of prominent figures born in early 20th century America is presented, listing locations and ages including George W. Coleman of Boston 81, Richard J. Marshall of Markham 53, Arthur Bliss Lane of New York 54, Ona Christianson of Portland 42, Raymond Rubican of New York 56, Esmond Long of Chicago 58, and a Methodist leader from Alexandria noted 66 years ago. The page also offers Today's Horoscope predicting a studious, retiring person with strong mental powers and a path to wealth and reputation.
A compact roll of notable dates includes Judah Touro born in Newport and died 1854, Alvin Adams born Andover died 1877, Jared B. Flagg born New Haven died 1899, Charles Denby born Mount Joy died 1904, Wesley Moegritt born New York died 1910, Frederic Archer born England died 1901, plus Today in History entries starting 1858 with Lincoln and 1863 Butterick patterns. Also listed are 1900 Chafee intercession in China, 1933 New Deal labor measures, and 1945 Okinawa battles. Birthdays include John S. Sullivan and Walter M. Splawn.
The excerpt states that all states levy either an estate or inheritance tax except Nevada which repealed its tax in 1925. It also notes the first Jewish state called Eretz Israel and that Saul was king around 1050 B C.
The question cites the Holy Grail as the legendary name for the chalice at the Last Supper with a garbled reference. It also notes the pianoforte’s invention credited to Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua around 1700. A separate item covers proper hotel register etiquette for signing with titles.
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