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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1947
Page
4
The paper, published Wednesdays, lists circulation details and pricing. The issue date is March 6 1947 with rates for single copies and subscriptions. The text references the Audit Bureau of Circulators and a Freder ick Md post office registration.
The Moscow talks establish four committees on Germanys political structure economy disarmament and demilitarization. Western allies push for a federation or loose confederation while the Soviet union favors a unitary centralized state to secure control and potential reparations. Russia appears reliant on Western coal and industry and seeks concessions in exchange for peace.
Readers weigh in on free speech and quotation authorship tied to Voltaire. The letter from Locust Level criticizes Miss Eppley for parrying a point about tolerance and raises questions about authorship and the limits of speech in a controversy surrounding Dr Hindus.
The piece argues Republicans plan a broad campaign of obstruction against President Truman, who faces pressure from left wing advisers and the demand to veto major GOP bills. It notes Truman’s shift from radical New Deal stance may aid re election, while cautions against assuming a leftward return.
A birthday party for Dorothy Moxley marked her twelfth birthday near Mt Airy on March 22. Guests included Dorothy Moxley’s relatives and friends, with many gifts and refreshments. Mrs J W Moxley hosted the event.
March 26 1897 notes include a bequest of 16971 to the Home For The Aged from Inter M Nicholas aggregites A heavy thunderstorm sweeps the West and a prize for best dog is won by Adam Diehl at Springside Falls with Diana’s Kent. a farm near Woodsdora is taken. Board of Charities ex-
An Amicable settlement was reached at a meeting with Emmitsburg Water Co and ten consumers of Wietand about new water rates. A $550,000 bond issue and $175,300 project figures were noted. Local officials and residents discussed a modern eight room home on Wilson Place East Side.
A collage of historical anniversaries highlights Benjamin Thompson born in Woburn and Nathaniel Bowditch born in Salem, noting their contributions. It mentions early Congress acts against Britain, Hull’s Detroit surrender, 19th century rail strikes, and Churchill’s 1912 naval pause. Also lists births, a Doomsday style year recap, and unique Gallandet College in Washington DC aiding deaf students founded 1864.
A veteran forgot his policy number and address when sending a National Service Life Insurance premium. The misplaced mail ended in the VA special investigating service as staff traced the rightful owner among thousands named John Jones. The piece urges using full name, number, and legible details and yellow return envelopes to keep insurance in good standing.
Among the sick Miss Margie Otto of Baltimore formerly of Frederick remains very ill at Franklin Square Hospital. Elmer Hildebrand of Reichs Ford Road is reported to be recovering at Frederick City Hospital after a serious spine injury from a fall at a new home he was working on. Mrs Elvering Taylor, operated on at Frederick City Hospital two weeks ago, stays with her sister Mrs Juanita Snyder in Woodsboro before returning home. Mr Russell Maris Keymar from Johns Farmore after
A Vernon style report describes a class meeting at the home of Mr. Maren with guests Genevieve Foole presiding. A program arranged by Mary Lee and Rith Keeney featured parts by Margaret Reesg Mee Ceci and Mabel Searth. Rev. Raymond C. Myers offered the closing prayer. A guest box was presented by Margaret Hahn and Lulu Beard. The next meeting will be at the home of all Long on ete played and emis WeTe serve.
The 24 hour precipitation ends at 8 am today with trace. March to date shows V41 inches, normal March total 323 41 inches. Actual March 1946 240 inches. Deficiency in 1947 precipitation and March 1 69 of an inch.
Jeremiah T. Koontz dies at 64 from heart attack at home near Pleasant Valley Westminster Route 2. Survived by Flora Wantz Koontz wife and three sons and daughters including Horace C. of Litlestown John V A Baltimore Rabb Ess Pleasant Valley and Emma W Helwig Hanover Pa. Funeral arrangements handled by John D. McClure. Further notices list the deaths of John D. McClure Annie C Wilhide twin infant deaths of Walter E and Donis True Green Herbert G Englar Arthur Lambert Vernon A Buhrman Vernon Andrew Buhrman Mary Anne E Wivell and others with funeral details and local church ties.
Funeral notices for Mrs. De Haven Toms Mrs Mabel Cooke Ramsburg Mrs Rokert Johnstone McCutcheon Miss Jessie Eline Mrs Anna Mure Enfield and others report funeral services times dates and locations in Emmitsburg Utica Mount Olivet and nearby towns with interments at Mount Olivet Utica Church cemetery Loudon Park and other local cemeteries. Funeral directors M R Etchison and Son are named for several services.
A reader asks whether to leave a wealthy sister’s home to seek independence and better work. Dorothy Dix says the better path is to work for strangers, not remain the patronized relative, and suggests roles like nursery governess or cook to gain independence and social freedom.
The Frederick County Council of Homemakers Clubs marked its 25th anniversary noting gains in girls 4-H. From 10 clubs in 1945 to 17 in 1946, membership rose from 126 to 189, with boosts in Home Management, Home Furnishings, Clothing, Food Preparation, and Food Preservation projects. About 200 members and 27 leaders now participate, with strong county events including Achievement Day, Frederick Fair entries, and Maryland State 4-H Week attendance.
The article describes Maggie of All Saints a heifer sent to Poland under the Dye Project of 22 Church World Services Center. Initiated by the Women's Auxiliary of All Saints Church and funded by the congregation, it aims to provide milk to undernourished people overseas after dairy cattle losses in the war. Rev Samuel S Johnston led drive urging parishioners to donate reaching the goal.
Six alumni from Frederick County attended the Maryland branch annual dinner of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. Edward R. Stett Jr. spoke as rector of Virginia. Attendees included William M. Storm Dr John S. Berr J Bennett Kent C Nicodem Walkers James K Gray Thurmont and William K Quynn a Duke University teacher. Also notes a Chest Clinic by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association in Winchester on April 8 and 22 and a remark on U S farm motor fuel usage at 20 25 percent of total consumption.
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