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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1948
Page
4
The News prints an Easter message reflecting on Christmas and Easter, rebirth, and the triumph of love and brotherhood. It notes the vernal equinox as a seasonal marker, describing a winter ending in 1947-48 and signs of spring across Frederick. The piece contemplates time, death, and spiritual resilience amid seasonal change.
Local items from The News in 1898 recount a family horse kicking Frank BrEngle and breaking a neck on a fence, a Belles Lettres debate on whether farmers or mechanics benefited society, and a Midalcstown farmer buying two acres along the rail line for 500 dollars.
Dorothy Dix muses on the meddling mother in law crowding couples. A lively yet cautious defense of a mother’s constant presence and a plea for couples to claim private time. The piece ends with a moral urging self sufficiency and sociable aging.
Mrs. F Earle Shriner hosted the Frederick Art Club at 213 Rockwell Terrace on a Thursday in March. Chairman Mrs. William T. Delaplaine led the evening with a Pastel Painting report by Mrs. Hammond Clary and a talk on How To Enjoy Pictures by Miss Hattie Wet. A current events segment and art demonstrations followed before refreshments hosted by several members. Roger HK Willards of 028 North Market Street are noted for a separate event on April 5.
Mrs Minnie Woods Avis, a former Middletown teacher and widow of Prof William Avis, left her large book collection to the Middletown public library. Residents seek clarity on the library size as operations have been dormant since past leadership changes and books remain stored in Memorial Hall.
Washington Daybook reports tense mood on Capitol Hill over universal military training and a selective draft. Marshall faces secret Senate hearings, with two main strategy camps: full hearings or a draft only if recruiting falters. Politicians and presidents weigh UMT cost, public opinion, and partisan maneuvering as bills drift.
Washington March 27 Congress debates broad funding to aid democratic elements in countries behind and outside the iron curtain. The plan envisions using such funds to support underground movements, with arms and supplies if needed, as a form of undeclared war to deter Soviet aggression. The discussion mirrors wartime lend lease and reflects rising partisan urgency to prevent a broader conflict. Local notes report Healy’s political concerns and a phone company expansion with a new brick building and upgraded services planned for April.
Local notes feature church confirmations at New Jerusalem Lutheran and a 50 hour catechetical instruction. Visitors include Mrs M C Filler returning from North Carolina and guests of the Beattys in Jefferson. Hospital reports, family events, and social visits are logged alongside an immigrant policy note.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains shaking palsy Parkinsons disease types, onset, and symptoms, noting fatigue and gradual progression. He warns against vigorous exercise for sufferers and answers readers questions about diabetes and alcohol.
Know America Today lists anniversaries of notable figures like Elijah McCoy and Adolphus Greely with births and deaths, plus Today in History events from 1799 to 1946. It also notes today’s birthdays for Maj. Gen. John H. Hilldring and Ferde Grofe, and a hopeful horoscope predicting promotions amid discouragements.
A mixed item reports Q and A snippets on various facts from history and trivia, plus a brief arrest docket. It mentions Pantelleria bombardment, elephants drinking, Byron at Hellespont, a Statue of Liberia facing outward, U S naturalized citizen rights, Best Teacher 1947, aardvark description, and one arrest of George Crummitt on intoxication charges.
Miss Marion Frances Buckey and Earle Leland Buckey of Carroll County will wed at the Church of The Ascension Westminster at 3 30 on Saturday afternoon. Rev John R Cooper will officiate with Rev Carroll Brooke assisting. Jane Catlett maid of honor and John Catlett best man. Ushers include George P Buckey Jr and William Hagan. Reception to follow at the bride's home.
Easter stands as the central Christian festival showing triumph through suffering. It asserts that Good Friday led to resurrection, affirming salvation via pain. The message urges self control and inner peace, stating God comes nearer in the cross and remains with us today.
Mr and Mrs John J Davis hosted relatives including Elizabeth Davis of Rockville and Louis Davis of near Mt A, along with Ernest Clem and others from Winchester, Hunting Hill, Baltimore and Washington in a large family gathering. Barbara Sandra Robert Jerald and Sonny Davis are among the listed attendees.
The Fr Rick theaters announce a busy coming week. Tivoli hosts April Showers with cartoons and Univers e News Sunday to Tuesday and Call Northside 77 with James Stewart and Richard Conte Wednesday to Friday. Saturday features Alias A and a Wallace Beery Tim Drake cartoon. Opera House shows Joe Palooka in Fizhti Mad Sunday and Mary Lou on Tuesday with Frankie Carle and a cartoon. I Walk Alone starring Burt Lancaster and Lizabeth Se Sunday to Wednesday with Freddie Martin Orchestra. Chumps At Oxford with De Havilland and War News Thursday. Saturday presents Senset Pass chapter two of Dangers Canadi a Mounted and a cartoon.
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