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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
4
Weather outlook predicts spring floods as rains and thawing snow raise river levels in eight states. Subsoil remains unevenly saturated with pockets drought prone, while prior heavy floods in the Ohio Valley and Mississippi region hint at widespread impact.
Mrs. Robert Arington hosted the Alpha Homemakers Club with nine members and two guests, planning a bake sale. Mrs. Grant Hollenberry visited Westminster. Eve McDonald Brandenburg now resides in Buckroe Beach after marriage to S. S. Brandenburg Airy. Ladies Auxiliary of the Sykesville Fire Company held a February meeting with a George Washington white elephant sale. Mehlon Grimm and Frank Bushey celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary at a dinner with family. Lula Fickett Airy and Frank Brandenburg of Wilmington joined Marion Grimm guests in Alpha. Charles W. Louch and family returned from February in St. Petersburg Florida.
Fifty years ago a large brick stable on the Attick estate burned last night. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze. About 1,060 people were at the fire. The Junior Hose Carriage was damaged and pulled from service for repairs. Belles Lettres Literary Society at male high school elected officers: president David John Markey, secretary A. Alice Radcliff, assistant secretary Clarence, treasurer J. Paul Page, librarian. Also notes on painters and kennels attracting attention at a Bal cacy Monocac show.
A 1928 snapshot notes conditions at ice fell per the State Board of Welfare report citing heating deficiencies. A heavy steering clock mechanism is being installed in the chapel ed. Sboro High trounces Frederick 87 31 in a CVAL game at the Pennsylvani city, worst loss for local high school. An eight year old Percheron stallion from Adamstown Percheron Co. sold at public sale for 470 dollars to Stop Bros. Adams town.
Dorothy Dix argues there are no statistics on women proposing in marriage and jokes that about 99 percent of marriages arise when a woman wins a man. She praises women choosing their mates, notes happiness hinges on devotion, and calls daughters to act in a leap year spirit.
Hood College faculty will face Frederick High School teachers in a 7 30 PM charity basketball game at the high school gym. Betsy McCain organized the event to raise funds for a Chinese project. several Hood instructors and senior class members will form the college squad with a preliminary game featuring underclassmen. A St John s Knights council meeting discussed supporting a parish Bar Scout troop with appointing a scoutmaster and directors and resuming bulletin mailings.
Washington Daybook describes Henry Wallace addressing a Capitol Hill audience in February. The scene mixes college youth and older skeptics as Wallace touts a reformist agenda. Congress members, including Pete Jarman and John Davis Lodge, size up the speech while a mood of wary curiosity prevails.
The Mothers' Club will meet Thursday at the Elmer Wolfe school to observe children at work, discuss issues, and hold a business session. Annapolis visitors stayed with relatives in Union Bridge. Mrs. David Little is reported seriously ill at home. Union Bridge Boy Scouts Troop 320 attended a Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening. Red Cross fundraising urged at Firemen's Park social hall.
A Washington column analyzes the postwar shift in U S political parties sparked by civil rights, Taft Hartley conflicts, and economic reform. It weighs Truman Wallace liberal northern dynamics versus southern conservatism, and contemplates potential party realignments and the fate of major parties in a changing era.
State Police identified Robert and Norman Ramos, Melvin Funk, and Clifford Prosser Jr as the four Alexandria youths who confessed to five robberies across four states in 10 days. They were arrested near Beckley after a Bluefield pawn shop heist. guns recovered.
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show transfers including the sale of the garage property at 622 North Market Street to Jyde M. Roney for about 23000 dollars. Loma Breedon sold a 140 acre Woodsboro farm with improvements for about 17600 dollars. Harry D. Hottzeple and spouse sold a Johnsport district farm of 168 acres for about 3500 dollars. Harry C. Lawson and spouse sold to Oliver N. Felis a quarter-acre parcel with improvements along Route near Lewistown for about 6500 dollars. Henry V tomorrow receives praise in a Henry V film engagement at the Tivoli theater with Laurence Olivier as producer, director, and star, showing at 3:30 and 8:32 p.m. Reserved seats. discount for school personnel.
Stamp collectors flood Mr Motter with letters as Frederick is favored to handle the sale. First day covers go on sale locally this week featuring Francis Scott Key monuments and Fort McHenry imagery.
A brief English lesson note examining misused phrases mis pronunciations and common misspellings. It highlights redundancy mis behavior and mis demeanor with examples and urges daily vocabulary growth using the word misdemeanor as a model for misbehavior and wrongdoing.
NEA Washington Correspondent Peter Edson reports Marshall defending U S policy in Europe and Asia during House Foreign Affairs hearings. He cites Morgenthau plan limits, Berlin recovery, and reciprocity with Russia, while noting China Greece and Greece Turkey aims differ. Mundt pushes for tougher stance and Yalta Potsdam issues resurface. Marshall warns against breaking talks though rules of reciprocity merit care.
Prague reports President Eduard Benes remains under his personal physician care while the government notes his forthcoming return. A London Evening News story claimed Benes resigned and that Communists control the government. The 64 year old is frail and staying at Asti country home. ministry cautions against sensational reports.
Anniversaries mark De Witt Clinton, Sam Houston, Carl Schurz, William Boyd Allison, and Henry M. Howe with birth and death dates. Today In History notes milestones from 1831 to 1947, plus today birthdays, a horoscope, and a state plan to raise salaries due to cost of living. Market prices for wheat barley and corn follow.
A mother in law accused of assault and battery over a grandchild whipping was found not guilty before Magistrate Alien Bennett. The report also notes various traffic fines for DUI, reckless driving, and minor offenses, including Albert L. Buchanan, Liew Dorsey praise, and names such as Marshall C. Baker, Conrad F. Shrahley, Mrs Jamima Smith, and Edward Mackley.
A group of 23 4-H leaders met Saturday to study March themes for demonstrations and plan County Achievement Day. Mrs Carlton Keller chaired the Homemaker committee session and Miss Doroth Emerson spoke on leadership traits and member interests. A noon luncheon was served at Francis Scott Key Hospital with Mrs Richard Remsberg presiding.
The note advises avoiding a blunt list of acquaintances when meeting someone from a familiar town. It suggests mentioning a mutual friend if relevant, but not initiating with a direct "Do you know so and so." The aim is to prevent the impression of prying into others' social circles while encouraging natural introductions.
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