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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1947
Page
2
A reflective meditation on spring as the yearly onset, its promise, and the divine pattern of growth. It argues spring awakens purpose, courage, and hope, renewing life even amid hardship and linking renewal to God’s covenant with mankind.
Readers in Frederick respond to Maurice Hindus lecture at Hood College. Charles Rhoderich and Miss Eppley defend free discussion while noting bias and safety of student opinions. The letters praise Flood and Eader for articles but urge focus on student views rather than attackers.
The piece argues that both parties in Congress show limited opposition to the Truman policy in Greece and Turkey. It notes pre Pearl Harbor isolationism in Republicans and shifts among Democrats, with leaders like Vandenberg and Austin steering the GOP. It concludes that a broad majority will back the policy, though enthusiasm may be tepid.
Mary Ellen Eppley writes from Hood Cellese Junior March 20 defending Mr. Flood and Hindus’ address, saying no one was tricked, urging open hearing of ideas, and noting she has read suggested articles and welcomes clash of ideas for better solutions.
The report shows 1946 March precipitation at 2.40 inches versus normal 3.41 inches. Deficiency to date is .69 inch. Yesterday's high and last night's low were not fully provided with a low of 34 degrees.
A local leader near Frederick faced a bigamy charge claiming he had two wives. Two of his spouses reportedly express strong animosity toward him.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News for March 22, 1927 notes progress on restoration of an unspecified space as a large crowd awaited. Remeree Boyd Fir Jr of Purga arrives to be at his mother's bedside. Charles H. Conley Jr., a student at the University of Virginia, returns to studies after several days at home.
A Dor othy Dix column weighs the pros and cons of marrying a home loving girl versus a business minded woman. It suggests the home girl offers cooking and domestic stability while the business girl brings financial savvy and worldly experience. Both types have faults and virtues, and a thoughtful choice is advised.
Local Frederick items mix cheerful spring notices with solemn events. Hood College alumni lectures spark debate on defense and foreign policy as national issues loom. City and county projects expand transit, street resurfacing, and housing bids. Red Cross drives, historical society efforts, and fundraisers move forward while tragic local deaths cast a shadow.
Mrs. Virginia D Welty of 200 West South Street underwent an operation at Frederick City Hospital on Wednesday morning and is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
Miss Onica Prall of Hood College, who planned to speak on her UN relief work in Greece, will address the public at 7 45 p.m. next Wednesday in the C Burr Art Library children's room. The Frederick Art Club sponsors the open meeting as snow fell in Frederick.
The item notes Miss Margaret E. Bizer and Romsperé engaging in crocheting and knitting rugs while at Bishop Lee College Bastion Mass. It mentions a student returning home Friday for spring vacation and April 7 events. Mr and Mrs T Stuart Haller plan a trip to New York and a stay on Eas Second Street.
Mr and Mrs Irvin F Crouse announce the engagement of their daughter Regina Elizabeth to John H Weizel Jr son of Mrs Joan H Weizel Sr and the late Mr Weizel of Ceresville Miss Crouse is employed as a shipping clerk at Frederick Tailoring Co Her fiancé is a private in the Army Air Forces and is serving at Yakota Army Air Base Japan No date has been set for the wedding.
Local scraps mention exterior plant repainting in white with Maryland colors and aviator landmarks, a recipe question from a Baltimore institution seeking Frederick County dishes, a Garden Club program, a newsprint price rise, a postponed meeting, and three area residents receiving honorable discharges.
The Frederick schedule lists at the Tivoli Nora Prentiss with Ann Sheridan Kent Smith and Bruce Bell Sunday through Tuesday plus Metro News of the Day. Wednesday and Thursday feature Johnny O clock with Dick Powell Evelyn Keyes and Stan Kenton and His Band plus Metro News. Friday and Saturday show Laughs At Andy Hardy with Mickey Rooney Lewis Stone and Battle of the Champs Goofy Gophers and Metro News. At the Opera House Sunday and Monday Sen Quentin with Lawrence Tierney News and com edy Tuesday The Trap with Warner Oland as Charlie Chan sports highlights and Pete Smith novelty. Wednesday Gallant Bess in natural color Novelty. Thursday Two Years Before the Mast Alan Ladd News. Friday and Saturday Raiders of the South with Johnny Mack and Jungle Girl and a cartoon. At the Frederick Friday and Saturday Beldorado with Roy Rogers Gabby Hayes Chapter five of Chick Carter Detective and 2 cartoons.
The funeral for Guy Plunkett farmer of near Urbana who died Friday by suicide will be Monday at 11 oclock at the funeral home on 106 Eas Church street. Interment will be in Olivet cemetery ML R Etchison and Son funeral directors. The body lies at the funeral home where friends may call after seven in the evening. Surviving relatives include Mrs Emma Leather Plunkett and several children. Four brothers and other grandchildren are named.
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