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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1938
Page
2
A damaged OCR shows a newspaper masthead request for comments and opinions. It mentions the Daily News of the Southern Printed and Manufacturing Co and notes that communications may be withheld unless consent is given. It states entry as second class matter and relates to strict editorial policy.
The editorial comments on the rapid German conquest of Austria and the threat to Czechoslovakia. It notes France and Britain vow to fight if Hitler advances toward Prague, while democratic nations wrestle with surviving dictatorship without war. The piece casts doubt on U S responses to the looming crisis.
In a reader letter Benjamin B Stickney Jr warns that Austria’s 1938 union with Germany signals a broader threat to freedom. He urges Western powers to unite and deter Hitler, stressing safeguarding Czechoslovakia and removing war’s causes rather than merely preventing conflict. He cites Manchukuo and Ethiopia episodes as lessons.
A short biblical reflection cites Deuteronomy 12 32 and declares that all commanded by God must be observed without addition or diminution. It asserts obedience as the first divine law given to mankind. The message attributes the statement to Mopiaicoa.
A husband was indicted for leaving a pregnant wife after her husband’s crime. The statute criminalized causing harm to a pregnant woman, but did not require knowledge of pregnancy. The trial court ruled knowledge immaterial, while defense argued guilty knowledge was required. The case challenges whether conviction stands under the statute’s text and required mens rea.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Emmert Boyer in Middletown on Saturday night for Mrs Boyer's 49th birthday. Music and dancing followed, with refreshments served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emmert Boyer, Mr and Mrs Oscar Babington, Mr and Mrs Joseph Boyer, Mr and Mrs Robert Boyer, and numerous friends and relatives named in attendance.
In Keedysville Monday, Mr. and Mrs. E D Suman marked their 30th wedding anniversary at home. They wed at the bride’s house on East Third Street with Rev. Charles F Steck officiating. Mrs Suman was born to the late Josephus D and Sarah Green of Frederick. Mr Suman is a longtime funeral director in Keedysville and known across Washington and Frederick counties.
In Frederick, McMurray plant faces winter and summer troubles with corn production as ensilage wagons are to be covered. City Health Officer Dr. William Crawford Johnson receives a promise of boards and straw. Lewis R. Cochran dies at West Third Street after a long illness. he was an accountant and YMCA supporter. Sarah A Monroe widow of Rev Thomas H W Monroe dies in Baltimore. born in 1815 at Sam's Creek, daughter of Alexander Warfield, baptized by Bishop Francis Asbury.
A major blaze on March 16 1915 razed the Adamstown Canning and Supply Company plant and three nearby properties. Loss estimated at 100000. Fire origin mid New Market near Stevens Utz, spread to a Methodist church. bucket brigade restrained flames before Frederick engine arrived. Separate fire checked at J Harry Kennedys home. Former Frederick County Sheriff Charles T Fagan dies at 37 leaving a large family.
Trial coverage notes several cases including Roy S. Gegates and a shift to corrections pending a key witness illness. Other items list defendants facing charges from liquor manufacture to bastardy and petty property destruction. Juvenile actions involve Willis Burriss and Ernest Summers. A jury acquitted Bugne Howard of assault, and Homer G. Bohn was acquitted in bastardy. Alvey Shelton found guilty with support for alimony payments. State's Attorney Bowers led prosecutions.
Gettysburg Pa March 16 approval is sought for a $26000 Emergency Relief Administration project to improve Gettysburg National Park. The plan provides work for more than 150 men including building a stone rostrum in Soldiers National Cemetery and indexing 35000 soldiers' names on the Pennsylvania State Monument at the battlefield.
The farm sale of Maniae W Stup near Frederick was held Tuesday with strong attendance despite bad weather. Proceeds totaled 3215 dollars 66 cents. Horses sold 192 to 210 dollars cows 72 to 146 dollars shoats 525 to 1230 dollars. A grain drill seven years 72 dollars hayloader seasons 106 mower three years 65 binder 14 years 60 riding cultivator three years 32. Harness sold well. Auctioneer Glenn Trout clerk Raymond L Kelly.
Mrs Barton reviews recent children books noting Hobbit by J B R Tolkien from Houghton Mifflin as vivid and thrilling. Describes Bilbo Baggins journey to Lonely Mountain with trolls goblins spiders elves and a dragon. Also mentions Nicodemus titles and Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose profiles for older readers.
The Frederick Carroll County Alumni Club of Gettysburg College held its annual banquet in Uniontown as part of alumni week. Attended by 36 alumni and guests, Dr Henry W A Hanson spoke on five years of progress and future plans, with leaders Roy C Dougherty and C Paul Cessna reflecting on club efforts for the college.
Huber D. Strine tendered his resignation as principal of Waynesboro High School to the Board of Education. The board accepted unanimously. no reasons or future plans were given. The resignation takes effect at term’s end. Strine, who came to Waynesboro in 1930, is brother of Rev. George W. Strine.
Dr Morris Fishbert explains measles outbreaks in Chicago with 300 plus cases, notes multiple possible attacks, and warns on infant vulnerability. He details transmission via nasal and oral secretions, emphasizes bed rest, isolation, sunlit rooms, and protective dark glasses, and urges sanitizing dishes and clothing after contact.
The Frederick branch advisory board of Southern States Co operative met Tuesday night to discuss Co operative Purchasing. Attendees included Norman Lease of New Market Robert Rodenck of Frederick E R Davis the local manager and Dr W Bobbitt the assistant manager. Other topics covered the store operations and duties of advisory board members.
Despite snowy weather last Thursday a mission study class met at Brunswick Methodist Church South beginning at 11 a.m. Rev. A. E. Owens led discussion of the book Out for Aldersgate. A delicious luncheon followed between sessions.
A quiz on etiquette covers hosting duties and eating artichokes. Answers: hostesses should assist, artichokes served portioned, eat the heart with a fork, decline to fear or defer to whims, and seating norms at luncheons. The piece presents best practice guidance for social usage.
A dated digest lists anniversaries of notable figures born in Philadelphia, Virginia, Scotland and more with deaths in 1813 1836 1900 1923 1934 1938. It also notes events from 1802 to 1935 and ends with a short horoscope warning about partnerships and moral caution.
Daily note explains common misused phrases and pronunciations. It defines digress as to deviate from the main subject and gives guidance to enhance vocabulary by mastering one word daily with examples and pronunciation tips.
New York profile of Xavier Cugat who blends music and art. Born in Barcelona he toured with Enrico Caruso as a boy and later did Sunday magazine art for the Los Angeles Times. His caustic cartoons adorn lounges and restaurant walls while he continues conducting rhumba and tango orchestras.
A poem by N. A. Lufburrow argues that Austrian reactions to German aid are exaggerated. It suggests Austrians know their own paths, while Germany’s assistance is portrayed as unlikely to fully materialize, with the conclusion left open.
A charge of exceeding 45 miles per hour was filed at 9 45 this morning against Joseph A Warrenfeltz of Charles Town West Virginia. He posted 10 collateral at Police Headquarters while traveling in a 35 mile zone as state officer Jam 1A West reported.
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