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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News Frederick Maryland declares its masthead and publisher details. The document notes corrected wiring and writer real name requirements for submissions and authority for statements, stamped as second class matter.
News analysis from March 18, 1938 warns that Italy under Mussolini has seized control of Spain and may pursue further annexations. The piece argues Germany under Hitler and Italy threaten France and the Mediterranean, suggesting democracies may have slept too long and predicting wider European conquest.
Thirty five children attended a Lions Club family night in Hotel Frederick featuring a meal at a special table and a program designed for youngsters. Magician Rob Powers from Hagerstown performed with an assistant, while Mrs Michael J Croghan sang Irish songs in observance of Saint Patrick's Day. Green decorations and a festive mood marked the event.
Mr Watkins argues that abolishing war is essential for humanity but asks if it is possible. He contrasts pacifists and militarists, stating both seek peace yet differ in faith. He condemns war as evil, detailing its horrors and impact on families, property, and religion, urging active opposition to keep the country out of war. Mer. 17. Monrovia Md.
The Girls Missionary Guild of the Evangelical Reformed Church met March 17 at 7 30 at Miss Octavia Gosnell s home. Officers elected include president Octavia Gosnell vice president Jean Gosnell secretary Emils Myers treasurer Virginia Engle. Hymns and scripture were led by Miss Gosnell. Meeting adjourned with the Guild benediction and refreshments served.
An old Frederick resident returning to visit notes shock at changes in the city. He laments hoodlums around City Hall, street Arabs on sidewalks, desecration of the Lutheran graveyard, and a corrupt main hotel. Senator Milton Gurner hosts his son D Zeiler in Annapolis as the latter learns registry. South Market Street resident Zeiler moves to Baltimore with family.
Twenty years the News reports conservation policy as daylight saving begins March 31. Fredericksonians will save an hour daily by advancing time pieces. The feature notes a county-wide push, with local reaction to education and public service issues.
A busy social page reports the 1S. A. E B meeting held by the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution with Mr Lewis A Rice as president. Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts Miss Virginia Doub on a table setting demonstration at Elizabeth Pyles home after a dinner at Barbara Fritchie Tea Room. Hood Club plans an April tea at Meyran Hall with initial plans set by the executive board. Local families, trips to Florida and Boston are noted along with F F A spring party at Frederick High School and a dinner meeting of the Men’s Club at the local Presbyterian church.
A reader guidance piece presents questions about proper wedding gift etiquette for anniversaries and weddings. It offers sample answers indicating that modest gifts can be acceptable, handshakes are common at anniversaries, intrinsic value gifts are often jokey, gifts should come from family or close friends, and apparel gifts should be for both spouses. It concludes with a practical Best What Would You Do solution from NEA Service.
A compact list of historical anniversaries and birthdays with notable figures like Grover Cleveland and Neville Chamberlain. Also notes major events from 1780s to 1937 including currency redenomination, pension acts, ship sinkings, bank reopenings, floods, and a Texas school disaster. Horoscope cautions about cautious friendships and life’s ups and downs.
A courtroom note describes a collision between Mc Adoo and Delair as Mc Adoo attempted to pass. The left rear tire blew out, causing a crash. The tire showed wear to the fabric. experts did not testify to danger. The court debates need for expert testimony and whether Mc Adoo was negligent or liable. Delair sues for damages.
New York on March 18 exposes a vignette of George Olsen the orchestra leader dining at a spicy counter while his love of exotic foods grows. A joking tale contrasts Olsen with rising fame and Kenneth Roberts who, despite royalties from Northwest Passage, remains amused by earlier works Arundel and Rabble in Arms.
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