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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1938
Page
2
Pianos Ride Wave of Optimism Amid Economic Strain
A leading piano maker reports substantial annual sales gains driven by new music styles and easier teaching methods. Public confidence remains low, yet Americans seek relief in music as piano popularity grows, with potential offices in harried workplaces offering emotional release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisno
Americas
Gayety
U S Claims To Islands Across Pacific Ocean
The U S government asserts ownership of two Pacific islands with a coral strip and lagoon, noting about 75 small islets whose ownership is doubtful. It questions the cost of empire, links expansion to naval strength, and suggests remote spots could serve airship landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
United States
Bank liability in forest fire case questioned in 1927 land sale
In 1927 a bank sold forest land near Cabinet National Forest to Mrs Christie for 2500 dollars with the bank retaining title and Mrs Christie given possession. A fire broke out on the land, the forest supervisor fought it for over a week, costing 1163.28 dollars. State law makes the owner of property where a fire exists responsible for controlling it and liable for extinguishment costs if not. The United States sued the bank and won. the bank appeals, arguing it was not the property owner where the fire existed. The case asks whether the lower court was correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabinnet National Forest
Chrissie
Christie
Cabinet
Simon
United States
DATE NUT FORTE AND ANGEL PIE FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS
Recipes furnished through courtesy of local residents for a date nut forte and an angel pie. Date nut forte uses eggs sugar four flour baking powder salt dates and chopped nuts baked at 330 degrees for 25 minutes, cut into squares and served with whipped cream. Angel pie combines graham crackers eggs sugar and nuts, baked as a layer cake, served with whipped cream or ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Pie
Graham
G L. Thomas, Jr
East Third St
It’s Odd But It’s Science Oxygen torch turbulence seen on film
A 100 mile per hour spray of molten steel sparks travels along the oxygen flame edge when an oxyacetylene torch cuts steel. Motion pictures from MIT’s H R Bullock show turbulence forming as the flame erodes the metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Atlantic City
H. R. Bullock
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
American Welding Society
Gash Cut In Hand Of Middletown Boy
George Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Sigter suffered a bad gash on his hand while playing at home west of Middletown. The injury occurred when he used a knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
George, Jr
George Sigter
Fifty and Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick
Local items from The News columns dated March 12 1888 note Rev A M Evers becoming presiding elder at the Maryland annual conference in Hagerstown with successors named for Fredericksburg and nearby circuits. Major George W Grove dies at 83 in Burkittsville, among his children is Manasses J Grove of Lime Kiln in the Frederick county assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Evers
United Brethren Church
Maryland
Bagerstown
G. W. Kiracofe
Myersville
J. W. Hicks
Fredererick
Wol Martin
Mechanicstown
G. J. Roudabush
George W. Grove
Middletown Valley
John Horiie
Snow fades as town stays lively with clubs and plans
Frederick residents recall a rare snowy morning then move on to Lent services and Purim plans. Local life continues with new clubs, court and bank elections, hospital board activities, tax concerns, and a pending high school bond issue. Hood College fundraising and the Apple Library project energize alumni.
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge Entreats Big Turnout at Meeting
An unusually large attendance marked the Friday session of Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 51 10 0 F with Noble Grand Mrs Letitia Staley presiding. Visitors from Rebekah Assembly and others offered remarks as officers led by Mrs Madeline Houseman and Miss Ida Mae Stickel participated. The entertainment committee presented piano, tap, readings and musical numbers by lodge and high school groups, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safragitan Rebekah Lodge
Letitia Staley
Rebekan Assembly
Madeline Houseman
Ida Mae Stickel
Lillian Bailey
Nettie Collins
Amy Evegon
Mary Schmidt
Insole Guardian
Staley
Houseman
Jessie Webster
Ferne Etzler
Mary Anna Rhoades
Kay Young
Odd Fellows Home
Pauline R. Koontz
Helen Knick
Hallie Wilson
Ethel Johnston
James McCombe
Isaac Knick
George Conn
John Taylor
George Connong
Mary Bowers
Traffic Light Sought at East Third and East Streets
East Third street residents back City Engineer Elmer Maxwell's proposal to move the light from Market and Thirteenth to the East Third East intersection. Drivers ignore Stop signs at East street and the road is being used as a race course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Third Street
East Street
Elmer Sic. Maxwell
Market and
Thirteenth Streets
East Third
East Streets
Middletown Property Sold to Irvin Rice
The property of Lewis P. Miller in Middletown was sold last Saturday morning by the Peoples' Liquidating Corporation to Irvin Rice for 31700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Lewis P. Miller
Peoples’ Liquidating Corporation
Irvin Rice
End of Winter Heralded in Local Notes and Farewell News
Local reminiscences mention the deaths of F. W. Obenderfer and Arthur De Lushmutt as spring memories begin to bloom. Farmers eye plowing, trout stream talks surface in Catoctin Recreational Area plans. Poem mood notes jonquils amid changing seasons. Mary Esther reflects on seasonal transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tofjust
Messrs
F. W. Obenderfer
Arthur de Lushmutt
Farers
Catoctin
Pomona Grange
Percheron
Burkittsville
St. Louis
Mary Esther
Biography of a Distinguished Son from Frederick County
From the Miographical Directory of the American Congress 1774 1922 this entry profiles Frederick County Maryland native Frederick Kenke faccb Michael a Maryland representative born in Frederick July 13 1822 He headed Frederick Academy for Boys graduated from the University of Virginia in 1843 studied law practiced in Frederick from 1846 served in the state senate 1850 1856 elected as a Democrat to the 37th and 38th Congress March 4 1861 delegate to the Loyalist convention in Philadelphia 1886 died in Frederick April 9 1870
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenke
Michael
Maryland
Frederick
Frederic County
Frederick Academy
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
State
Philadelphia
Easter Sunrise Service Planned By Frederick Union
New officers were elected at a Frederick City Young People’s Union meeting after the Lenten service. Virginia Murphy was named president Hilda Halter vice president James S Crist secretary and Rev J W Snowden treasurer. The interdenominational group has sponsored public meetings for world friendship and peace and held Easter sunrise services for about three years, though none were held in 1937. The council met at Franklin Marsh’s home on West Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Franklin Marsh
West Thire Street
Maryland Day Celebration Planned by Maryland Society
Col George H Calvert announces Maryland Day events in Washington a reception entertainment and dance on Friday March 25 at Kennedy Warren 3133 Connecticut Avenue The Governor and Maryland congressional delegation and spouses will be invited Dr H C Byrd University of Maryland president will address The message notes March 25 1634 as the landing of Maryland colonists on St Clement's Island and the founding of Saint Marys City with religious freedom and toleration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Col. Geo. H. Calvert
Maryland Society of Washington
Connecticut
Washington
H. C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Lewistown 4-H Club Elects 1938 Officers and Welcomes New Member
The Lewistown Girls 4-H club met March 9 with Mary Virginia Kelly as hostess Dorothy Barker presided. Fifteen members answered roll call and one new member Gloria Whitmore joined. Officers for 1938 were elected: Kathleen Buhrman president Grace Stull vice president Mary Virginia Kelly secretary Mae Clem publicity chair Anna Mary Stull transit chairman Madeline Lenhart. A 1538 Project round table was led by Miss Williams and the club chose Clothing as the major project and Music as the minor project. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is planned for April 14 at the home of Grace and Anna Mary Stull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Lewistown Girls
Mary Virginia Kelly
Dorothy Barker
Gloria Whitmore
Kathleen Buhrman
Grace Stull
Mae Clem
Anna Mary Stull
Madeline Lenhart
Miss Williams
Tess
Grace
Hood College Students Attend Opera in Washington
Thirty three Hood College students saw Rigoletto and Madama Butterfly by the Chicago Civic Opera Company at the Rialto Theater in Washington D C today. They were accompanied by Miss Leah B Allen, Hood College astronomy professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Rialto Theater
Washington, D. C
Leah B. Allen
Hood
Preparing a baby for long travel at home like care
Parents must plan early to keep the baby comfortable on long trips. Start training the child to use different seats, pack a single carrying case with diapers, clothes, washing supplies, and bedding, and arrange meals and familiar foods for transit.
Quotes on work, unemployment, and recession in 1930s debates
A collection of brief quotes from Dr George W Crile Professor Arthur B Mars U S Senator George W Norris and Sir Josiah Stamp discussing aging work capacity vocational training technological unemployment and the psychological view of recession in a historical context from Cleveland and the University of Illinois and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Mars
University Ofllinois
U. S
George W. Norris
Mind Your Manners Quiz Extract
A reader quiz on social etiquette asks how to handle apologies and corrections. It covers whether to apologize repeatedly, how to accept apologies, hearing apologies, and whether saying pardon or excuse me is gracious. It also includes a scenario about a remark to a group and how to respond respectfully.
Today in History and Horoscope Anniversaries
A list of historical anniversaries with births and deaths of figures such as John Heckewelder Thomas Read Simon Newcomb and Adolph Ochs. Also notes on events like the General Post Office founding and the 1930 German Reichstag reparations accord. Ends with today’s horoscope urging quickness of thought and action and advice on focus and mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. E. Heckewelder
Ohio
England
Bethlehem
Thomas Buchanan Read
Chester Co
New York
Simon Newcomb
U. S. Naval Observatory
Nova Scotia
LUF'S STUFF SAD PLIGHT LUFBURROW
The text reflects a wartime era lament about world events and unrest. It frames a sense of being on the sidelines amid conflict and seeks true peace for those troubled, contrasting safer local life with wider upheavals.
Man About Manhattan portraits of New York figures
A parade of famous New Yorkers is sketched in a daily chat. Lowell Thomas earns 500 a night. John Lanz bids. Lani McIntyre dreams of Tahiti. Sally Rand vows to retire rich at 60. Others teeter between vanity and art as Dali, Gish, Kaufman, Dempsey, Walker, and more are playfully profiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
New York
Lowell Thomas
John Lanz
Lani McIntyre
Tahiti
Sally Rand
Alexander Woollcott
Baron von Deuth
Libby Holman
Jed Harris
George S. Kaufman
George Abbott
Lillian Gish
East 14Th Street
al Woods
John LaGatta
George M. Cohan
Daily Lesson In English Skepticism Word Guide
The passage presents a daily vocabulary note featuring pronunciation tips for anemia kerosene and the word skepticism. It emphasizes correct usage of brang variants and mispronunciations while encouraging word mastery through repeated use. It quotes Reasoned skepticism as a foe of superstition.
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