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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1947
Page
4
The newspaper shows a 1947 edition with publication schedule every afternoon except Sunday and subscription rates for 2, 3, and 12 month terms. It lists Postal Service posting as Frederick, MG, second class matter, and notes Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.
General Bradley told the Senate Appropriations Committee that veterans and their families now total 46 million in the United States and may rise to 62.5 million in a decade, about 40 percent of the population. He warned that even if veterans form a large influence, benefits would come largely from their own pockets, with taxes rising proportionally.
A compact historical almanac listing notable births and deaths, old events, and local items. Notable figures include Joel Barlow Rufus King George Francis Train John Wesley Powell Andrew Mellon Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Dewey with dates and places from 17th to 20th centuries plus 1927 local notices and civic items.
A Washington write-in laments that anti capitalist sentiment from the left aims to destroy individual incentive. It argues high taxes suppress promotion and earnings, cites 1939 to 1960 tax changes, and blames Democrats allied with CIO for worsening costs. The piece urges supporting Republicans to defend a competitive economy rewarding skill and ambition.
A long Dorothy Dix advice column excerpt discusses a man who is generous when sober but becomes a thief and wrecks his family and social standing when drunk. The writer asks for guidance, and advice suggests seeking help from Alcoholics Anonymous and peer support to save the man. The text also includes fragments about marriage, fidelity, and family strain.
An enthusiastic Ladies meeting in Cartin Preuss parlor supported infirmary plans. Dr Fa iz McCurds urged church endowments for beds and a 30 member board. A fierce cooking main on the Vircis i the Potomac persisted across three states. A public sale of 23 horses was planned for April 20 at the Fair Grounds. Sophie Herman, daughter of Carl Herman Frederick, to graduate from Hahneman Hospital on April 22. A Colored man had a merry encounter on Jon N Marke Street as a vicious cow was driven away.
A spell of feminine maturity emerges with a fondness for cheerful company and an easy manner. Impulsive passion signals a need for careful self restraint while literary ability may grow. ease and luxury dominate over wealth or renown.
Robert Stanley Van Airy was fined $50 by Magistrate Vincent Tubman after being found guilty of reckless driving following an accident at Ridgeville on March 10.
Washington March 24. Sirs. Ed ith Nourse Rogers has introduced her 27th veterans bill this spring, targeting ex service trainees under Public Law 168 and the GI Bill. The bill AR 2409 would boost minimum monthly payments to $115 for those with no dependents and $145 plus $20 for first child and $15 per additional child for veterans with one or more dependents, while preserving the existing subsistence allowance. The Disabled American Veterans backs the measure, arguing cost-of-living climbs justify a modest increase and endorsing an escalator approach to future adjustments.
A garbled entry suggests a quarrel over a baby and a wife. It mentions a grandmother and mother, a Beil Syndicate reference, and accusations of cowardice. The fragment hints at revenge themes without clear chronology or reliable details.
D D Marker a 49 year old merchant and dairy farmer of Locust Valley died Saturday night of a heart attack in his invalid chair. Survived by widow Mable Fern Marker and son Dannye C. Marker, plus two sisters, the funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Boonsboro Cemetery with services at Locust Valley home.
Lillie Margaret Wachter age 66 died at her son Roland E Wachter’s home after an extended illness. Survived by one son, one brother, one sister and five grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 1 30 p m at the funeral home with Rev Raymond C Myers officiating. Interment in Haughs church cemetery. D D Harizler and Son, funeral directors. Mrs Cora W Smith widow of Arthur Smith died at her home in Boonsboro after a three month illness aged 79. Active in Trinity Lutheran church, Boonsboro. Services Tuesday 2 p m at the Boonsboro funeral home. Interment in Middletown Reformed cemetery. William F Bast and Sons, funeral directors. William H Hartsock 81 of near Harmony died Saturday from complications. Survived by widow Ciara Early Hartsock and four sons, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral Tuesday 10 30 a m at Church Hill St John’s Lutheran church. Interment in St John’s Lutheran cemetery. Gladhillo funeral directors. Mrs Mabel C Ramsburg widow of William H Ramsburg of Breddock Heights. Details note travel from Detro Michigan and back. Funeral arrangements pending. Mrs John Cavell died at her residence on West Seventh Street Saturday afternoon 3 30 p m from complications following a long illness. Age 46. Survived by husband, daughter, sister, grandchildren and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 p m at East Patrick Street location. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Cline and Son, funeral directors.
Maryland State Police report the death of Robert A. Simon after an early Sunday car crash near Katy, Virginia. Kathryn A. Simon of Frederick was notified. the couple previously lived near Yellow Springs. A son, Robert Jr., is with the widow. the vehicle bore Maryland plates and Frederick connections. Police traced the victim through licenses and papers. a letter from a Frederick contact aided identification.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Charles Eyler who died Thursday in Gettysburg. The rites were at Lutheran Church with burial in church cemetery. Also funeral for Chas Harbauch at Sabiliasville Evangelical church with choir and pallbearers listed, burial nearby. Joseph Frank Wivell funeral at St Joseph Catholic Church with grandsons as altar boys and pallbearers, burial in church cemetery. Addresses Lead ers class featured an address on The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus by Ray Hammond Ford Sr with attendance totals and Palm Sunday plans.
A birthday gathering occurred in Florida to honor Cadet Pierce H. Gaver Jr with his parents and guests from the area. The event featured younger dancing guests and was held on a Sunday evening with multiple attendees from nearby military and civic circles.
Delegate Meinhover announced the House Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 6 to favor a bill legalizing dog racing in Maryland with pari mutuel betting. The Virgin Islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 and named Las Virgenes after St. Ursula and companions.
Colgate Prentice, 22 year old president of Student Federalists Inc, spoke on World Government A Challenge at Hood College. He traced the group’s aim for world federal government, noted shifts from social to world affairs among American students, and argued that peace requires an enforceable international law.
Carroll County Board of Education held its regular session on March 11 with Clyde Hesson presiding. The board accepted resignations from Warren Spencer science teacher at Mount Airy High and Charles P. Jones assistant janitor at Westminster High, appointed Robert Sprague assistant at Mount Airy High, and Ezra Miller janitor at New Windsor High. They voted funds for aid to certain schools, authorized the superintendent to arrange instructional and janitorial supply purchases, and advertised coal bids for county schools.
The Fashion Academy named America s best dressed women of the year across 33 fields in New York during March. Newcomers join gold medal winners from 1937 including Margi Afe Mrs Jerome Om trom Joan Bart Leon Mandel Doris Duke with coverage of radio and screen figures.
Mr and Mrs G W enter the First Department gathering at 410 Elm Street Trout with a cordial hour. Attendees include Masons and city residents Mrs Gus Spangler Mrs Shields Cornpropst Mr Mrs James Crist Mrs Austin Angle Becger Mrs John J Kline Clark Miller plus guests Mr and Mrs Mison Braddock Heights and Mrs Ernest McCleary of Muskegon Michigan.
Among the ill is Mrs Clarence Wimon Avenue at home after a medical trial. Mrs Sadie Stottlemyer of 729 Mol Oo has been very poor daily. A car ran off the road and hit a tree Saturday injuring several. Zepp fell asleep at the wheel. Mrs Merl Waters, Braddock girls, who entered Frederick Hospital March 18, is improving. Postmaster Wilmer Baker of Union Bridge is at home after a heart attack. Mr Herbert Englar of Union Bridge, lightly paralyzed on the right, shows improvement.
One hundred sixty eight Hood College students and escorts attended the Sisi International Masquerade ball in Codlentz Hall from 8 30 to 12. Queen Bennett forty seven of Narberth Pa won best costume as Melanie of Gone With The Wind Miss Serene Quynn of Frederick and Brooklyn Heights was cited for most original costume dressed as the Indian princess Pocahontas. Costume judges were Miss Dolores Quinn and Miss Sally Williams with escorts. Marionettes sponsored the event along with Alpha Psi and the National Relations club General chairman was Dorothy MacArthur Scarsdale N Y Open Door coffee and Quartier Latin club events followed in the Marionette weekend.
The Kersville Detour Homemakers Club met March 18 at Miss Vallie Short Detour s home. Mrs Gilbert Stine presided with secretary Mrs Robert Stine, planning luncheon in Union Bridge on April 1. Eighteen members attended with visitors M Earl Snook, Mrs Floyd Wuey, and Harold Lee Dougherty noting sick list and club plans.
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