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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
2
In a 1938 reflection the author recalls Theodore Roosevelt era calls for simple living. He notes modern life’s rising complexity and the pull of luxuries, yet argues lasting value rests in books, friendship, home life, and fireside joys rather than money or possessions.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Japan and the United States reached an amicable solution on a quarrel over Alaskan waters. Japanese ships have withdrawn after a survey, implying flexibility only when the dispute is remote and advantageous to Japan.
A fable recounts demons debating moral ruin while lust intemperance dishonesty gambling cruelty and ambition boast of their harms. A timid blue demon named Compromise speaks up but is swiftly dismissed as the ultimate corrupter of mankind.
At a luncheon of scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, curators discussed Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. They argued that Disney’s depiction of animal behavior was inaccurate and animals could not stand upright in the imagined scenarios.
Utica Women's League and Men's club of St Paul’s Lutheran church hosted a Monday evening gathering with 18 members and 11 visitors. A February committee report, a quilt prize to Myrtle Miller, and a silver cup to infant Nancy Leatherman were announced. A song program preceded Mizpah benediction and refreshments. Next meeting is April 1 at the community hall with Sylvia Eyter hosting.
Local items note a harsh blizzard journey to Frederick with lineman George Woerner and a companion arriving exhausted at Groff House after digging through drifts. The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church lists Frederick district appointments including G G Baker, J C Stewart, C O Isaac, D A Foard, Osborne Belt, J N Davis, J H Marsh, and B F Devries across Buckeystown to Walkersville.
The News reports backers of the automobile show debate postponement after the February blizzard as rain pours, while Maryland plans higher license fees to fund road repair and curb wear. C. F Thomas Sr of York Pa dies in a railroad accident near Walkersville. Justice Brust calls it accidental death. Exemption Board calls for stenographers and wireless operators, naming Rhoderick, Main, Crouse, Zimmerman, and Haller.
Baboon Park Florida March 17 1938 reports business remains the worst in three years with activity about 28 percent below a year ago and 33 percent above the 1933 bottom. The piece notes rising unemployment and slashed payrolls while predicting a critical period ahead and urging congressional action to end business-persecuting policies.
A statewide birth registration campaign is announced for Maryland with two phases: physicians, midwives and registrars to file birth certificates, and a public outreach effort to secure cooperation. Dr E C Kefauver leads Frederick county efforts under Dr R H Riley from the State Department of Health. The program targets unregistered births, stressing birth certificates as essential for school, work permits, passports and other needs.
A poetic exhortation by N. A. Lufburrow urges youth to seize their era. It celebrates youth as a vital stage capable of shaping a higher quality human race through ambition, innovation, and steadfast ideals.
Francis X. Elder Post No. 121 American Legion celebrated its second anniversary with a banquet at Hotel Slagle Emmitsburg. Guests included Department Commander Bruce Bair of Westminster and Captain and Mrs Guy Anders. The event featured a rostral call, gifts in memory of Francis Edward Rowe, and musical performances by Thurmont Bir Sterbinsky Ann Marie Hill Billy orchestra.
A porter on a train finds a neatly listed package containing 3000 dollars in currency and the railroad demands delivery. If the real owner later emerges two months hence, who must return the money to whom under local statutes and court rulings. The solution appears on the last page.
Special attention to lungs and eyes during measles. Warns against heavy foods during fever and advises light diets with milk and soft cereals. Recommends rest, proper hygiene, and prompt medical care to avoid pneumonia. Also notes guest artist Lydia Hoffman Behrendt will perform at Hood College March 24–25 with educational events.
A short etiquette Q and A set asks if one should reach over others at the table, place used silver on the tablecloth, tuck serving silver into food, turn the pitcher handle toward the passer, and whether breakfast hair is acceptable. It provides guidance: never reach, keep plates clean, avoid placing serving items into food, pass with the handle toward the recipient, and handle gristle discreetly with minimal notice.
A collage of historical anniversaries lists births and deaths of figures such as Roger Brooke Taney Patrick E. Connor Walter Q. Gresham Moncure Conway Emily Sartain Clarg Morris Corra May Harris and other notables. It also notes events including the Boston evacuation 1776 the Holland submarine 1898 St Patrick's Day 1900 and lois on death penalty use in Nevada 1971.
A compact horoscope notes sharpened judgment in choices and tuition to move forward with confidence. It warns of possible dangerous journeys, obstacles and opposition to be overcome, with friends offered support due to goodwill.
A Bible thought cites Numbers 35 18 about killing with a wooden weapon making one a murderer and quotes Daniel Webster on unpunished murder undermining life security. The passage reflects on severe justice and societal safety concerns.
New York writer recalls a damp Manhattan night and a standout performance by John Hoystadt of the Mercury Theater Group. Hoystadt, noted for Julius Caesar and Shot Makers' Holiday, teases a forthcoming full recital and shares ties to Groton School, Yale, and the Mercury Theater while appreciating river barges and sunbathing.
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