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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News prints a notice from Associated Press stating it is the policy to publish corrections only when supplied with authorial authority for any statement about a person, firm, or corporation. Names will not be published without a proper source, and the policy governs opinions and topics too.
Governor Lehman writes to Senator Harrison urging 250 percent credit against federal estate taxes for death duties paid to states and territories, and similar lift on gift taxes. He argues federal policy threatens states' independence and contrasts with local taxpayers burdened by widening state and federal tax powers.
In the famed 11899 Laidlaw versus Sage matter the appellate court weighs whether injuries from a dynamite episode at Russell Sage's office, aided by a claim of Rockefeller introduction, justify damages. Norcross pressed Sage to pay 200000. Sage allegedly shielded Laidlaw, a ruling on responsibility now questioned.
A compact passage invokes Psalms 51 14 and a Rowe line to honor salvation and righteousness. The fragment expresses a plea for deliverance from bloodguiltiness and expresses reverent song about the divine. It reads like a reflective religious line from a historical page.
A dated household note from Mrs George Lochard lists two recipes: Chile con carne using ground beef two onions tomatoes and beans, and beef steak pie with sliced carrots potatoes and gravy. The text includes pantry terms and baking steps, with address at 293 West Street.
A book review praises The Last Genro detailing Saionji’s life spanning 70 years of modern Japan. Bunji Omura blends biography and history through conversational prose, creating an engaging yet occasionally clumsy account with lyrical language.
Fifty and twenty years ago items report Frederick residents see the first electric arc light on city streets at 2 56 PM during a Thomson Houston exhibit test. Former school examiner F R Neighbors plans a local instruction school near Buckeystown. Eldicott City Times notes a branch post office may open at Shen Ridgeville Mt Airy. Mt Airy now has the only post office. Ridgeville residents rely on a special carrier system for mail delivery.
A 1918 feature notes a service flag at Boys' High School honoring graduates and dormitory students serving in the nation. Cadet Major Herbert Gilbert presented the flag to company captains. Judge Hammond Urner gave a patriotic address. The piece mentions a scalp trophy won by Mervin A S East for aiding anti aircraft gunners. Thirty Red Cross civilians from Fredericksburg attend a Potomac Division conference in Ha Ail. Brunswick council race yields victory for Harry C. Allfire over Lloyd S. Truax, and John Snyder from Fredericksburg is dispatched to San Antonio to join the War Department Exemption Board.
Bright spring views color the day as gardens and parks bloom while racing chatter and equestrian interest rise. Maryland Day is noted, local officials tour tax methods, and a series of civic notices unfold alongside school life, bank changes, and a ten day old baby discovery at Saubles Inn.
A college symposium featured Madame Lydia Hoffmann-Behrendt guiding student speakers on modern trends in art poetry dance and design. She linked trends to modern music noting impressionism and expressivism, and demonstrated concepts with performances by students and invited artists.
The Board of Education approved annual commencement dates for Carroll County schools. Bart Palmer is named 2 3 ute teacher at Woodbine and Mrs Jace Chaney acts as principal. County Field Meet set for Ta town May 21 for white schools and April 22 for colored schools at Robert Alyton. Westminster High School Seventh Grade commencements set for June 7 with two programs at 10am and 2pm. Dr Richard L Shigley to speak at high school commencements. List of individual commencement dates includes Elmer Wolfe June 3, Sykesville June 6 New Windsor June 7 Mt Airy June 7 Charles Carroll June 8 Hampstead June 8 Westminster June 8 Manchester June 9 Taneytown June 9 and Robert Moton June 10. Board also disapproves games of chance and raffling by schools or affiliated organizations.
Daily English guidance explains common misuses and pronunciation tips. It defines devolve as transferring authority from one person to another, with the example of handing power to a council to illustrate the concept.
Poem celebrates the season of spring, praising renewal and growth. It highlights welcoming warmer weather, greener grass, and the joy of longer days, with a playful nod to how spring stands out among other seasons. The author, N. A. Lufburrow, expresses glad anticipation for springtime.
A surprise party at 235 West Fifth Street celebrated Karl W Zimmerman's 28th and Emory Staley's 24th birthdays. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, two large cakes, and a pink and green color scheme with attendees including ROP Miller Amos Bowden Eugene Miller Wilma Miller Jane Esterly Ruth Main Eleanor Main Robert Yinger Tom Zimmerman Arthur Zimmerman. A cleaning tip notes a strong anolic acid solution for porcelain stains.
A health column notes the role of medical associations and journals in public wellbeing. The piece discusses responsible reporting, medical ethics, and the influence of expert bodies on health guidance for readers.
An early 20th century medical essay explains teeth grow as part of the body and rely on calcium from diet. It notes calcium absorption depends on intestinal acidity, fat intake reduces absorption, and teeth acquire most calcium in early life. Overuse of supplements may harm teeth and bones.
A 23 acre home farm on Minnie M. Abb estate west of Frederick sold at public sale for 2570 dollars to William L. Brandenburg of Frederick. A 10 acre woodlot went to Harry Free of Rocky Springs for 550 dollars.
The piece presents a social usage quiz for secretaries and office staff. It asks whether an employer should introduce staff to visitors and spouses, if an office girl may eat candy on duty, and whether staff should knit or write personal letters while working. It includes a sample exchange about gaining access to an employer’s private office during client meetings and provides brief answers: knock, enter only when invited. and questions about appropriate office attire and conduct.
A word portrait of an average Broadway show girl contrasts with Hollywood myths. It notes modest pay of about 35 dollars weekly, shared housing, late nights, strict rehearsals, and sparse wardrobe. The piece highlights ambition for legitimate theater, studious interest in plays, and weekly letters home to family in a small town.
Today in history lists birthdays and deaths of Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford Nathaniel Bowditch John J Upchurch Arthur Parton Edward Bellamy and others. Noted events include the Louisiana Purchase division 1804 Coxes Army march 1894 Churchill urging naval pause 1913 WWI era, Somme battles 1918 and 1922 prohibition actions with unemployment estimates near 1.8 million.
A brief roundup notes eight million share day on Wall Street amid a tumble. It lists birthdays of Dr Bertha Van Hoosen Harvard president James B Conant poet Robert Frost publisher Conde Nast economist Paul H Douglas and librarian Robert W G Vail. Today’s horoscope warns of disappointments before eventual success through perseverance.
An enjoyable surprise party celebrated the 19th birthday of Mrs. Wm Wentzel at her Frederick Junction home on Friday. A dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. William Wentzel, Mrs. Annie Wentzel, Doris Gross, Albert Wirts, Win. Lightner, Charles Dixon, and many others, including Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Lavert, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Welty. A new feature on an English aircraft carrier mother ship is a weather protecting hanger for the planes.
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