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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
2
A partial notice from The Daily News of Frederick outlines editorial standards. It states that communications about any topic may be published only with the writer’s real name if consent is given, and that submissions must be verified as authority for statements.
A Maryland program adds state police crash cars under Lt Col Elmer Munshower to speed victims to hospitals. Cars provide first aid and stay near substations, ready for instant radio calls, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities despite limits on preventing all crashes.
Meriam Feeley entertained at a large luncheon and bridge in Waynesboro with guests from Braddock Heights Middletown Baltimore Washington Takoma Park and others. Prizes were awarded for bridge and attendees included Mrs Charles W Ian Houck Mrs H As Hal Ernest Wead and many more. Also noted were guests and hosts at social events across Braddock Middletown and Washington including Mrs Edward Haller and the Leonard family with tea and card clubs and a book club meeting.
A man inherited a fortune and hired Benjamin Beever to build a $100,000 mansion with Perfect pipe for all plumbing. Ankeny refused $25,000 due, alleging breach. Beever sued for the balance and Ankeny sought damages. Cross-actions claim replacement costs for the pipe and breach of contract. Evidence shows both pipes were equal. house value matched the promised value. What, if any, should either recover.
Sheeley's at 9 West Patrick Street reports the installation of all new tables and chairs. The modernistic metal pieces are fan and black in color.
A petition signed by Rev P Bergstresser and 377 Frederick county citizens seeks a constitutional prohibition amendment presented in the Senate by Senator Milton G Urner. Delegate Jacob Rohrback gained prestige by defeating the Dill amend to restrict convict-made goods branding. Edwin Devilbiss of Liberty attends the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal church taxmen’s electors next week.
Farmers are asked to prepare for year end measures while the 112th Machine Gun Battalion gains equipment. A Virginia battalion was added yesterday. A helper engine ran backwards injuring R. E. Eade of Adamstown. B&O road supervisor hurt at Red Cutting. Twenty seven head of Holstein cattle owned by C. E. Ships near Walkersville ordered slaughtered for failing to pass government tuberculosis test.
The marriage of Miss Helen Carlisle Gregory daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Gregory to Mr Julian Carr Parker of Washington D C son of Mr J C Parker and the late Mrs Parker of Lafayette Georgia took place Saturday afternoon in the First Baptist church with Rev W C Royal officiating They will be at home after March 3 at 1530 22nd street N W Washington
Dr Joseph H Apple, Hood College president emeritus, tours Ohio and Pennsylvania Hood groups and plans New Jersey visits. He meets Cleveland Hood Club members at a hotel dinner and renews ties with Lilian Baldwin. Mothers Week end and Joseph Henry Apple Library plans stir alumnae interest.
Entertains at a party at home for Sir William Slusher and updates on residents moving, traveling, or hosting events. Garden Club plans March 11 meeting with Baltimore instructors, and a Tea honors Mrs. Howard Kelly. Also notes Dr Lyman’s supper hosted by Prof Barnhart and a banquet for South Mountain Creamery staff at Hotel Frederick.
A reader quiz on social etiquette asks whether a sick person should cancel, how long one should visit, whether to share guilt stories, proper dance invitations, and how a girl should respond to thanks. Answers: 1 Yes out of consideration, 2 No unless pressed into service, 3 No, 4 No, 5 The girl says Thank you.
Today in history marks Casimir Pulaski Rebecca Graitz Myrtilla Miner and others with births and deaths from 1748 to 1937. Celebrities include Knute Rockne William Penn Norris Dam Roosevelt and Pollock with listed birthplaces and milestones. Retrospective notes include inaugurations and state admissions alongside prominent birthdays and a speculative horoscope.
Baltimore reports insolvency of J C Roulette & Sons Inc a Hagerstown cotton textile maker. Judge William C Coleman of Federal Court ordered liquidation with George E Slaybaugh named trustee and Omer R Kaylor designated referee in bankruptcy for further action. The firm closed since October 9 sought to reorganize under Section 7B but a plan was not agreed.
A snappy column from New York recalls theater life and gossip. Libby Holman hints at controlled interviews, with notes on reporters, reminders of familiar theatre names, Ford publicity, and a playful critique of late seating and fashion. The piece blends opinion, observations, and humor about city culture and show business.
A compact note on pronunciation spelling and usage embracing common errors. It highlights the word lintelerant meaning manifesting a refusal and urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily. It recalls misusages like at all and Havana spelling quirks while offering synonyms for vivacity and alacrity.
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