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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix notes a wife who values financial independence and personal fulfillment over leaving her job, while her husband expects her to quit and focus on home life. The piece argues that a wife’s role is to manage the home and children, warning that partial home duties can lead to strain or divorce, and cites the author’s stance on marital duties and independence.
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show lowest December manufacturing job separations since 1941 and voluntary quits dropping from 27 to 73 per 1,000. The change is linked to housing factors as workers stay put amid uncertain prospects, reducing mobility and turnover. Separations in December mark notable stability in employment trends. A separate incident reports Charles Town police responding to an attempted car theft by hitchhikers in Harpers Ferry, involving E C McGolerick who intervened and escaped with his keys as officers pursued suspects.
Braddock Grange held a public meeting on February 24 with Pomona Master L H Crick enberger speaking on Japanese beetle control and County Agent Henry R Shoemaker presenting slides on European corn borer control A covered dish supper is planned for the next meeting this evening.
Fifty years ago in Frederick on March 9 1898 two steers were driven up West Church Street toward the post office. They veered into the west alley where bystanders urged drivers to move them out. One steer leaped toward the iron railing and was impaled before being freed by helping bystanders. A coal oil lamp exploded at Benjamin Grave’s West Patrick Street home but caused no damage thanks to John Eyier who tossed the stamp into the yard.
Snow and later rain disrupted plans across the county on March 9 1928 delaying travel and activities. Elias B Ramsburg and Elias B Ramsburg Jr return from a five week motor trip through Florida and the South. A large crowd attended the automob parade at the state armory and music news notes Richard Baumgardner son of Mr and Mrs William D Baumgardner joined George Olse s College Band with Good News.
Roland Stup son of Mr and Mrs Jesse L Stup near Urbana sent 2 small coats to the Europe collection and received a letter from Gunther Zisewski a 12 year old boy in Friedberg Hesse Germany. Gunther thanks Roland and his parents for the gift and shares his family loss of homeland East Prussia and current address in American Zone.
A concise note on handling deadlines and professional impressions, warning against commenting on another member’s business or profession. Emphasizes discretion when discussing experiences with colleagues and avoiding criticism that could undermine trust or relations.
The report records March precipitation at 2.02 inches with none in the 14 hours to 8 a.m. Today. Yesterday's high 47 and low 23. Today’s sun sets at 6.11 p.m. Tomorrow rises at 6:30 a.m. Moon rises 6.45 a.m. Moon sets 6.07 p.m. Total degree days 4260.
Washington Daybook reports fuel oil scarcity stems from profit. A letter from R. C. of Falls City Neb sums up how large refiners curb crude supply by favoring aviation fuels and specialty products, leaving furnace oil scarce. The piece also notes Interior Department inaction and upcoming Capitol Hill debate over pork barrel appropriations and flood control funding.
Washington dispatch argues President Truman’s early declaration to seek the Democratic nomination signals both defiance and weakness. It notes potential party revolt, the power to remove federal appointees, and contrasts Truman with Taft, Roosevelt, and Ford as the country shifts away from liberal-radical alliances.
Local society column lists visits and guests: Miss Lacy Van Wagenen from New York stays with Dr. Harold Mitchell. Weekend guests include Miss Nancy Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gardner of New York. Several couples travel or host relatives in Rockville Poolesville Laytonsville and Sarasota with multiple households.
Wolfsville and Blue Mountain residents shared Sunday visits with relatives in Hagerstown and Funkstown. Weekend gatherings included the Pryors, Stottlemyer, Stottlenver, and Myers families among others. A Britannica note observes colonists took about 200 years to push settlements from coast to the Appalachian crest.
Households in Frederick and nearby towns report weekend visits and guestings. Families including the Martins, Gavers, Dixons, Chiffleys, and others host relatives in Frederick, Walkersville, Detour, and Woodsboro while others travel to Manassas and Rou terville. Snow and flood headlines in Louisiana accompany regional notices. A paternity suit in Alabama involves Gay James E Folsom and Christine Putman Johnston, with political commentary from the governor.
A compact compilation lists notable births and events from prior eras including America Yeany and Zabdiel Boylston as early inoculators, Isaac Hull of the Constitution, Edwin Forrest, and Leland Stanford. It notes historic milestones such as the Monitor versus Merrimac, Mosby raids, Scout movement, and Roosevelt powers, followed by a roll of birthdays and a brief horoscope advising travel caution and temperance.
David Nichols trading as David A Nichols and Company of Baltimore sues J Melvin Meredith of Westminster for 10 percent commission on a Hampstead district Carroll county property. Nichols claims a $2300 commission was earned under a contract to produce a purchaser, which Meredith refused to pay. The case was removed to Frederick county on a motion for venue change.
A compact note on common slips in English usage and pronunciation. It highlights misused phrases such as do not say and that it was true, explains wishful grammar with were, and covers pronunciation hints for complex terms like daguerreotype while stressing deliberate word choice and daily vocabulary growth guided by Seneca.
A deed was recorded in the clerk's office transferring 67 acres and improvements in Catoctin district from Mr and Mrs Perry Dodson to Mr and Mrs Ray Houpt for about 5500 dollars based on revenue stamps.
A Californian writer labels the U S Civil War debt of Frederick as a casualty and urges reparations from the United States for war damages abroad. He cites European postwar payments and asks why the Philippines and Japan received billions while Frederick remains unpaid. The letter to Frederick Maryland’s officials ends urging repayment and gratitude.
The Womans Club of Sykesville will gather at Raincliffe Farm hosted by Mrs. Horace Jefferson on Thursday March 11 at 2 p m The program features music and poetry with Mrs. William Schafer and Mrs. William S Shipley in charge Two prominent artists will perform and hostesses include Mrs John de Lashmout Mrs Carlton Allison and Mrs Harvey Houe
Washington March 9 House and Senate leaders failed to reach a plan to speed up foreign aid legislation. Speaker Martin R Ma indicated more talks would follow after a meeting with Chairman Vandenberg. The aim involved aid to Europe China Greece and Turkey in a single package while the Senate pursues European aid separately. Attendees included Halleck Eaton and other foreign affairs leaders as talks continued. In a separate item Damascus church held its March meeting of the Western Society of Christian Service hosted by Mrs Miles and Mrs Purdi led by president Mrs Roscoe Purdi.
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