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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1938
Page
2
A historical policy notice from The Daily News reserves rights for AP dispatches and news from other sources, specifies permission and attribution rules, and states editor approval for opinions. It notes submission of authorities for facts and requires real names for attribution. Entered at Frederick Maryland post office as second class matter.
The Navy Department admitted evaluating a new uniform for sailors as the Army shifts to a modern outfit. Current regalia recall old blue jackets with earrings and pigtails, pancake hats, buttonless jumpers, bell-bottoms laced at the back with thirteen buttons. Officials note tradition blocked changes before, though a smarter, neater outfit without the blouse and bell-bottoms is favored.
Auto makers faced high dealer inventories and slow new car sales and launched a used car week. Reports say the effort broke the log jam as used car showrooms cleared out. Newspaper advertising was central and continued to drive ongoing sales, proving its powerful pull.
Railroad freight rates are set to increase about six percent by permission of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The piece argues that railroad financial troubles cause unemployment and that higher rates are needed to maintain service and fair wages for workers, suggesting the public must accept higher costs to preserve rail service.
In a courtroom query a dispute over a 53000 life policy cites that death resulted from blood poisoning after Mr Bassir died from an alleged nose hair plucking incident. The insurer argues the death was caused by a deliberate act, not an accidental one, challenging the double indemnity clause.
Recipes from local residents describe a molasses walnut custard pie with eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, salt, and pastry flour. The instructions specify mixing, pouring into a prepared crust, partial bake, then finishing at 325 degrees for about 30 more minutes to set the custard.
Recipes describe combining diamond walnut kernels marshmallows cherries and creams with vanilla powdered sugar and salt then chilling to serve five. A second item lists whipped heavy cream macaroon crumbs crushed strawberries and walnut kernels with walnut halves to serve six.
Earl M. Lowell a Burkittsville resident for over thirty years announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Frederick county. Lowell has served as Burkittsville district constable since 1934 and was deputy sheriff from 1930 to 1934 under Sheriff Charles W. Crum. He is employed by the B and C railroad.
Fifty and twenty years ago today in Frederick recalls local notes from March 19 1588. The Catoctin Clarion proposes sheriff salary at 5000 annually to attract honest officeholders. James A Elder named first class postmaster at Emmitsburg. The Law Library Association Frederick County forms to foster county library care with officers listed Charles W Ross Clarion O Keegy Frank C Norwood as president secretary and treasurer.
Loreal items recall events from 1975 including the first American victim of German air raids over Paris Miss Caroline Martin Y W C A worker and cousin of Mrs W OT Staley 348 East Third Street Frederick County commissioners appoint a five member panel to study school conditions Walkersville senator Kaufmann visits Girls High School in Martinsburg area lighting questioned B&O engineer Ernest P Perrell injured by a passing train in Martinsburg yards market planning to prevent fires outlined at Odd Fellows hall meeting led by Rev P M Boyden and others
Mr and Mrs Frederick W Harnwell completed a six week 5000 mile journey from the South through Texas Mexico and on to New Orleans new sights included a Monterey brewery two bullrings and a Parthenon replica in Nashville They described highways across border regions and hospitality in Mexico noting the old St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio and the Hermitage home of Andrew Jackson near Nashville They returned home with memories and stories of travel across many landscapes and cultures
A scrambled week with foggy driving and several auto accidents gave way to fair skies. Tax payments rose, water rents debated, and funds discussed for the Maryland State Firemen's Association convention. Court cases, hearings, and political announcements filled the scene, plus Hood College art shows and lectures by Louis Untermyer and spouse.
Dr Morris explains backache has many causes and demands a full evaluation of the patient. He cautions against quack remedies and emphasizes understanding individual factors such as anatomy, weight control, digestion, and overall health. The piece urges careful analysis rather than assuming a single fault.
A compact glossary entry notes proper usage of phrases for invitation responses and common mispronunciations. It defines environ as to surround or encircle and highlights the day’s focus on expanding vocabulary through a single word each day.
A Q and A on proper wedding attire and planning with guidance: corsage for bride, cuff visibility, boutonniere lapel side, backless dress suitability, and brides family hosting. Scenarios cover whether to wed small or in-laws home and reception options with advised answers.
George Ross writes from New York about joining the Advisory Committee on Entertainment for the World Fair. He praises Peggy of Paris for a Midway act and Peg-Leg Bates for his dance at the Cotton Club. He also notes the Hall of the Austrians, Hitler in Vienna, and a brief incident involving Matty Fox at a Midtown club.
A condensed list noting anniversaries and birthdays of notable figures. Highlights include William Penn Nixon born in Indiana and died 1912, Edmund Duncan Montgomery born in Scotland, George Herbert Palmer, William Jennings Bryan, William Morton Wheeler, George F. Baker, Prof Webster trial 1850, U S S Oregon voyage 1898, Lindbergh medal 1928, and several birth anniversaries of Florence Kahn John J. Raskob Sydney Snow George O Dell David Todd.
A reflective musing asserts success lies in medicine or serious literature. It praises sharp minds and deep analysis of core things, emphasizing understanding fundamental laws of analysis. The piece highlights a drive to explore essence and meaning in knowledge.
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