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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
4
The retiring president of the New Jersey Lumbermen's Association dismisses a million new homes in 1947 as wishful thinking and says 200000 is lucky. January and February show a drop in the adjusted housing construction rate as building costs soar and labor prices rise.
Dorothy Dix discusses a wife exhausted by daily chores and a dull husband with limited social life. She urges husbands to provide occasional outings to refresh marriage and avoid nagging, while noting women long for variety and companionship beyond the home.
Washington March 26 The Marine Corps battles a looming merger bill seen as legislative sabotage that could abolish the force overnight. Lawmakers propose sweeping changes under a new Defense Department, excluding Marines from top staffs and threatening unit specialization in amphibious warfare dating to 1789. Marine leaders urge defined roles and missions and warn the public and Congress of risks to national security.
A fragment discusses intelligence beyond formal schooling and cautions against feeling superior in relationships. The piece notes six AAF Airways and Air Communications Service members in Miami aiding Brazil with remains from Belem and Brazilian air force coordination. Actor Conrad Nagel is divorced from Lynn Merrick after her testimony about his bachelor life.
Fifty years ago the Columns Of The News reports a Ladies Auxiliary event at the Opera House with the M C A V in charge. The Frederick Select Orchestra provides music and there are recitations vocal solos and a gymnastic display. Herbert Krehl is ill. Samuel E McMaster Jr formerly of Rite now directs a coach shop at Liberty. William Beall a former local resident is mentioned with Doit and the firm Renner and Kemp.
March 28 1927 item notes a Fredrick High School Girls carnival entries 289 with events at State Armory. Mentions Rev Edward R Dyer in WuSh China and a Congregational meeting on Kemp Hall improvements. Fire destroyed the home of R W Grimes in Brunswick.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday for Cornelius Joseph Noonan at St. Peter's Church Libertytown with Rev. James M Hogan as celebrant. Pallbearers included Hanson Fogle Roger Curfman and Charles Holtzople among others. Interment followed at the church cemetery Powell and Hartzler, funeral directors. The Robert Johnstone McCutcheon Braddock Heights service was at 11 o clock with Rev. W Merval Weaver officiating. Pallbearers included Samuel E Brown Jr John C Engle Roy I Hyndman and others. Interment was at Mount Olivet cemetery. M R Etchison Son, funeral directors. The Myrtle Marie Toms service for wife of DeHaven S Toms at 106 East Church Street featured Rev. William C Royal officiating and many floral emblems. Pallbearers listed included Chester W Lenhart Roger A Klipp Robert L Carpenter Ralph E Lambert and Raymond Fogle. Interment at Utica cemetery, with MoR Etchison and Son in charge.
James Edward Stuller 22 suffered ruptured spleen and fractures after a car failed to round a curve on Route 32 near Westminster. Driver Orvan Baust 21 had a compound jaw fracture, and passenger Lester Deardorff 20 received burns and shock. All were treated at University Hospital Baltimore. car overturned several times after excessive speed.
Washington report notes rising anti Communist pressure in three fronts as lawmakers debate action. Congressman P Ren J Parnell Thomas cites probing Hollywood while Nixon urges direct government scrutiny and union concerns. Eric Johnston of the Motion Picture Association warns of Communist influence in Hollywood but asserts defeat if pursued.
The article discusses veteran benefit eligibility and the agencies that issue rulings, noting how decisions depend on specific laws. It includes reader questions about GI Bill, service-connected disability, education during Civil Service study, and taxation of National Guard pay, with precise guidance from VA and related offices.
Professor Wilfred Grenfell Jr. will visit Frederick on April 9 for the Labrador Branch Needlework Guild of America gathering and tea at the old Lutheran chapel East Church Street. He travels with his wife from St James School near Hagerstown where he teaches this year.
A hospital displays a strict No Visitors sign, prompting attempts to pass in to see a sick friend. People weigh wrong and right approaches, choosing to leave a note or quietly respect the restricted access.
Miss Maurine Vann of this city visits West Point with classmates. Miss Bunny Daly from Chicago and Miss Margeret Lewis of Birmingham travel with others. Miss Jane Harp of Richlands Va visits the U S Military Academy and Annen hours later to spend time with her mother Mrs Frank Bachman and relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Hoffmaster of LeGore announce the birth of a daughter Carlene Frances on March 14. Mrs Hoffmaster formerly Frances Wis of Woodsboro and Nether are doing nicely.
Mrs Altha Bishop Frederick Route 4 announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Jane to Arthur Guy Kline Sr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Guy Kline Sr 103 West Fourth Street The wedding will take place soon. Miss Shandrew Moore visited with Daphne Schreiber a patient at Cr Children’s Hospital School in Baltimore Schreiber shows arm improvement though two nights weekly in an iron lung. Concert attendance by Joseph Catsail Frederick Exel Yingling Adamstown at the Peabody Conservatory Chorus in Baltimore. Opening day April 13 for Catoctin Country Club golf with men and women events and dinner. tennis courts later. Various social visits and family milestones noted.
Final meetings of Frederick county two Draft Boards are held to wind up Selective Service affairs as the draft law nears its end next Monday. Uncertainty remains about office closures and disposition of records. Chief Clerk George C. Slagle leads the office with possible continued duty during liquidation. Members served without compensation since their World War I-era duties began.
Former Miss Ellen Fouch, daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Fouch of Yarrowsburg, is noted in society briefs. Charles N Deaner, age 52, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Deaner of Brownsville, has returned to California after eleven months in China aboard the D C Norris, stationed in San Diego with his wife joining him. Mrs Louis Tomer of Easton visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Wm Dixon, in Brunswick for a few weeks.
Howard C. Barker and Alice B. Carter wed March 21 at First Lutheran Church in Baltimore. They honeymooned in Williamsburg and Richmond and plan to reside at 126 North Court Street. Barker previously worked with the University of Maryland dairy program. Carter owns Wellsmere shop.
Aii mill worker at Hansonville who underwent an operation at Frederick City Hospital on Monday is improving and expects to return home Sunday. Mrs Margaret R Golibart, hospitalized with pneumonia at 204 East Church Street, was reported today to be somewhat improved.
PhilipSeeger Lambdin of 731 Mother avenue and Paul Alexander Albaugh of 121 Water street appear at Draft Board One after receiving honorable discharges from the farmed forces.
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