Ninety Attend Hood College Adult Education Classes
Ninety Frederick residents joined two hour adult education sessions at Hood College despite wintry weather. Courses included English and American Fiction led by Dr. Andrew G. Meyer and Dr. Laura A. Ward, Women and the Law taught by Miss Virginia E. Lewis, and Creative Experiences for Young Children led by Miss Mary Wilkinson. Registrations were English 28, Law 128, Children 34 with more expected March 15 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksonians
Hood College
Y-Hut
Meyran Hall
Athletic Association
Gambrill Gymnasium
Andrew G. Meyer
Laura A. Ward
Virginia EB. Lewis
Mary Wilkinson
Families Grow Larger After War Survey Finds More Kids
A new survey shows city families now commonly include three to five or more children, reversing prior views of small households. Doctors credit wartime economic improvements and returning veterans embracing family life, predicting greater need for schools hospitals and child services to meet the larger family role.
Radio Ratings and the End of Hooper System
The Hooper rating service for network radio programs is discontinued and its contracts moved to Nielsen. The shift ends a long industry controversy over which system best reflects listener acceptance. The Neo polling method is praised for accuracy but is limited by sample size and statistics.
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Hooper
A. C. Nielsen Company
Neo
Hooper Severeni
Nielsen
Tribute To Mayor Culler From A Former City Engineer
Letter to The News salutes Mayor Lloyd Culler on retirement, praising his leadership of Frederick from a small country town to a modern city. Elmer St. C. Maxwell recounts improvements including water system with filtration, paved streets, sewer and garbage incinerator, parks, and playgrounds, and urges successors to follow his example. Frederick, March 7.
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Culler
the News
Lioyd Culler
Frederick
Fishing Creek
Elmer ST. C. Maxwell
Naval Reserve Unit To Be Activated Tonight in Frederick
The first active Naval Reserve Unit in Frederick will be activated at the State Armory tonight at 7 30. The ceremony, held with the 115th Infantry Medical Company Maryland National Guard, will feature Lt Commander T S Medford reading the activation orders for Volunteer Composite Unit 5 27. The drill floor ceremony follows extended use of the armory building through cooperation with Lt Col B O Thomas Jr Medical Company commander.
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Frederick
State Armory
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
115Th Infantry Regiment
Maryland National Guard
T. S Medford
Norfolk
Fifth Naval District
B .O. Thomas, Jr
Naval Reserve
Mathias
Questions And Answers On Geography And Pearls
A reader asks if any part of Uliners lies west of the Mississippi River. A fragment explains a sliver of the state near the old Kaskaskiawan left west when the river changed course during a flood. The second item notes pearl oysters are not found along continental U S coasts. the only American pearl oysters are in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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Uliners
Mississippi
Kaskaskiawan
United States
Continental
American
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Fifty Years Ago Loreal Hema From The Column of The News
A March 9 1900 column reports events from Frederick County Maryland. The Board of County Commissioners opposes a Senate approved bill to fund 500 scholarships for Neighbors Normal School at Buckeystown using county funds. AIR Silas Utz of New Market was tossed from a wagon on Carroll Street, dragged briefly before his brother Charles stopped the horses. A B and O Express wagon broke a rear wheel in front of W W Flemings cigar store. John King, a Plunkard employee near Dublin, fell from a second story while sleepwalking and was badly bruised. Mrs Jane Williams and family of East Patrick Street will move to the Johnston property on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF County Commissioners
State Senate
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Silas Utz
New Market
Carroll Street
Patrick
Charles Utz
W. W
South Market Street
Johnston
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Frederick notes from March 9 1930 include visits by Leo V Youngworth Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shrine with his wife, a Jefferson postcard dated May 8 1922 mailed by John Himes, Taft’s 1911 Frederick visit and address at the City Opera House, Carroll James Frederick senior in University of Maryland engineering honored student for first semester 1929-30.
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Leo V. Youngworth
Los Angeles
Imperial
Ancient Order of Mystic Shrine
Frederick
Cora Fpoffinberger
Jefferson
John Himes
William Howard Taft
City Opera House
Carroll James
College of Engineering
University of Maryland
Trade barriers loom as Congress debates ITO bill
Washington notes describe a surge of protectionist activity affecting crabmeat furs oils and finished goods while urging freer global trade. The piece links local industry pressures to a push for ITO passage as isolationism grows and outlines campaign advertising strategies in Connecticut.
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Reed Blaine
Washington
China
Louisiana
Northwest Coast
Yalta
Repubicans
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U. S
International Trade Organization
House
Congress
Stocks Drift Lower in Calm New York Trading
New York March 9 stock market drifted lower in calm trading with small losses driven by cautious appetite rather than urgent selling. Many key shares held steady at the prior day's close, signaling muted sentiment overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Largest animal ever to inhabit earth or sea
The World Book Encyclopedia notes the sulfur-bottom whale as the largest animal ever, weighing up to 150 tons. It surpasses even the size of the beaked dinosaurs of the Age of Reptiles.
Washington Sees Union Power Undermining Law and Order
A Washington analysis argues John L. Lewis and the coal miners have damaged law and labor regulation more than the economy. It cites repeated court-injunction flouts, a shift toward spontaneous strikes, and a growing union influence over pensions and politics. The piece warns of potential state and federal control to curb union power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Lawrence
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers’ Union
John Lewis
Keech
Congress
Department of Justice
Moving Picture
Federal Courts of America
Lewis
AFL
CIO
Reuther
Auto
Murray
Steel
Roosevelt
Tax Free Day and Maryland debt burdens analyzed
J Glenn Beall reviews a Florida Retailers Association proposal for Tax Freedom Day on April 23 while detailing Maryland Sixth District shares of the national debt of 263.8 billion and 1951 budget of 42.439 billion. He lists county allocations by population and per consumer income, notes UN funding and Norman Corwin’s role, and reports on veterans seeking G I loan actions and a DC Anacostia bridge bill hearings.
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Potomac
Washington
J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Florida
Associa Aon
National Research Organization
Allegany
Frederick
Garrett
Montgomery
Frederick Garrett
Sixth Congressional District
Jury May Get Leiby Murder Case Today
In Everglades Florida on March 9 the first degree murder case against Merlin J. Leiby for the death of Leonard Applebaum was expected to go to a Circuit Court jury. State witnesses testified to finding the body under a Tamiami Trail bridge and to bloodstains there.
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Everglades
Fla
Merlin J. Leiby
Leonard Applebaum
Lews Thorp
Tamiami Trail
Applebaum
Here
Miami
Leiby
Frederick
Baltimore
Thorp
Tamaimi Trail
River near East Capitol Street mentioned in report
A passage describes an inspection trip with three members of the Baltimore and Ohio Local Federation No. 7 to the Veterans Administration. Officials were shown inferior tools issued to G. L apprentices and a pledge to replace them. Also notes a repeal push on excise taxes and visa approval for a constituent’s wife.
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East Capitol Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Veterans Administration
G. L
Ways and Means
State Department
Rockville
Thrift Habit Is Important For Success
Roger W Babson warns that thrift, character, and health are essential for business success. He argues wives influence spending, condemns social drinking and installment plans, and promotes saving and compound interest. He cites debt dangers in families and nations, urging wakefulness to fiscal risk. He notes a saving booklet by J. T. Barton of Lake Worth and requests a three-cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Fla
Roger W Sahson
Thomas Addison
U. S
America
Truman
Joe Stalin
P.S
J. T. Barton
Lake Worth
Florida
Pub. Fin. Bu, Inc
Nagging as curable as a human frailty
Dorothy Dix answers readers on nagging in marriage and engagement optimism. A reader asks if nagging can be cured and Dix notes self discipline and altered behavior can change patterns, while warning naggers justify their conduct and couples should avoid long engagements.
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Mira
Three Youths Admit Guilt In 13 Cases
Three youths pleaded guilty to thirteen cases involving burglaries and thefts across multiple locations. Items stolen included cash, checks, and small valuables from schools, garages, and stores, with tools used to break safes and gain entry. Legal representation included Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr and W. Jerome Offutt.
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Michael E. Pue
Victor Sharrer
Hock Ridge
Liberty Town School
Hanr | Frushour
Kauffmar
Hamilton
Nea Mt. Pleasant
Ellsworth I Rice
B Kauffman
Bussard
Richard L. Beare
Woodsboro
Beard
T. Fred Fleming
Frederic
Neal
Kauffman
Midway School
Red Croft
Walkersville Schoo
March of Dimes Container
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Alton
Benne
Crum
W. Jerome Offutt
Sprague
Women’s Club Ballenger Home Makers Meet Monthly
Twenty four members and visitors of the Ballenger Homemakers Club gathered at Edgar Hargett’s home with Charle Derr as co host. The meeting opened with a song and a Collect. A sketch of Victor Herbert was read by music chairman William Zimmerma. The club voted a Red Cross contribution. Next meeting set for March 20 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. William Howard Jr. Entertain Club Durrew hosts Harmony Grav Club families for a Family Fun Night on March 4 with games, Patrick’s Day decor, and refreshments. Hospitality aides listed. Rosedale Club met at Mrs J C Morris on Shookstown Road with 15 members and guests. American Creed recited to start. Officers briefed on business. delegates named for Frederick County Council meeting March 25. A feeding demonstration by James Dubel followed by samples. Next meeting March 20 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs George Va Fossen’s home West Fourth Street extension.
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Ballenger Club
Ballenger Homemakers Club
Edgar Hargett
Charle Derr
Cheste Young
William Zimmerma
Victor Herbert
Tr Red Cross
Fred Brubaker
William Howard, Jr
Nevin Durrew
Hamony Grove
Harmony Grav Club
Fort
St. Patrick’s
Dutrow
Ethel Thomas
Hari Swomley
Paul Angleberg
Bruce Crum
Willia Haugh
Daniel Thomas
Robert Witter
Rosedale Club
Rosedale Homemakers Ch
J. C. Morris
Shookstow Road
Thomas Moleswort
Edward Mobley
Luther Bussard
Oran Lea
Freerick County
M James Dubel
George Va Fossen
West Fourth Street
Seaman Hoppengardn Visits Continents Aboard USS Mackenzie
Charles J. W. Hoppengardn seaman USN, of 714 Park Brunswick, visited three continents during February while serving as a crew member aboard the destroyer USS G. K. Mackenzie.
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Charles J. W. Hoppengardn Seaman
USN
Park Arent Brunswick
G. K. Mackenzie
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Benton
Bowles
OPA
Tom Benton
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Karst
Army Comptroller
Arn Intelligence
Army
Finance
House Post Office
Civil Service
Tom Murray
Army, Civil Service and Justice Department
Gordon Gray
Globe Synd
United Nations
Norman Corwin
U. N. Radio Department
U. N
Corwin
District of Columbia
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Ke Ile
WEA Service
WE. T. M. Red. U
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Miss Dix
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