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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1947
Page
4
The newspaper page issues a dailyFrederick Maryland edition with a 197 admission date and pricing plan. It notes monthly rates and common sizes and indicates membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The Philippines and United States sign a five year military assistance pact granting bases and providing materiel and personnel. President Roxas calls the aid priceless, while Ambassador McNutt says the accord cements intimate cooperation and sets an unprecedented pattern in postwar history.
The item lists historical anniversaries from 1500 to 1955 featuring Isaac Newton William Morris Hunt John La Farge Angelo Heilprin John Hays Hammond and others with noted births deaths and events. It also mentions Pickwick Papers in installments 1836 a 10 hour day 1840 and spiritualism beginnings 1848 plus various global events through 1945 and a Grange meeting report with local notes.
A preview notes a table tennis prelude to the Glancz Pagliaro match set for April 10 at the Hagerstown YMCA. Finals of a two tournament event will be held in the lobby on Easter, with Thurmont area players invited to enter a preliminary round.
Mr and Mrs C Edgar Cimegan celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary today at 15 Hamilton Avenue. Mrs William G Smith returned from Knoxville after funeral services for her mother Mrs J M Ballenger. Gradon Tobery left for Eau Claire Wisconsin to enter automotive school. Mr and Mrs Harry Whittington announce the birth of a 9 lb 1 oz son at Frederick City Hospital. Gerrit Peters and family have returned home from Detroit Michigan. A C Barrett and son of Bethesda along with Mrs Harry Nixdorf are staying at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach. John Willan Crocker birth announced in Montevideo Uruguay. Mrs Cornelia Ross noted as Frederick native. Mrs J B Smith of Dozzos celebrated her 80th birthday with a card shower and many gifts.
The bulletin notes several local cases. Elmer Hildebrand is improving at Frederick Hospital after a spine injury from a fall at a new home project. Mrs. H. C. Swomley is recovering from major surgery at Frederick City Hospital. Earl Hill has been discharged from Frederick City Hospital after an operation. Edward M. Mantz has returned to work after ten days of grippe illness. Annie Ve has been ill at Frederick City Hospital after hip fracture. Jacob Anders remains seriously ill at home in Union Bridge following a paralytic stroke.
Miss Ruth H. Edmondson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Edmondson of Leesburg, will wed John William Jock Pumphrey, son of Mrs Mary H Pumphrey of Baltimore and the late John William Pumphrey. The ceremony occurred March 23 at Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick with Dr J F Haas as pastor.
A brief column recounts past events from March 31, 1887. It mentions Capt Carlos A Rivers, once a naval officer, with ties to engineers and South Africa, and references a capture episode and a narrow escape. The piece also notes upcoming commissioners and a Monocacy incident with an infirmary plan.
Local notes recount arrests and sales from an early morning event. Mrs Caroline Krehbeckley, widow of Capt S J Beckley who led a local organization, dies at 73. Forester and opera house seating details appear amid scattered names and events.
Palm Sunday offering at the Evangelical Lutheran church reached 803 before rising to 802, accomplishing a two year quota of 7300 for Lutheran World Action with a margin of 109. Since 1846 the drive has cleared in under 11 months. Funds support rehabilitation efforts, orphan care, and foreign missions in Europe and Asia. The church plans Easter week services led by Rev Dr W Garrett and presiding officials with a Good Friday service at 8:30 am and an Easter communion at 9:30 am.
Robert T. Duvall of Woodbine faces reckless and drunken driving charges after his car allegedly struck two parked cars near Westminster Airy about 8 o clock Saturday night. Damages totaled about 150 dollars to one vehicle and 350 dollars to the other. Duvall was jailed to await a hearing before Magistrate Vincent Tubman. A second driver, Mortimer W. Gamble of Moorefield West Virginia, also faced similar charges after his car left Route 40 near Ridgeville about 9:30. Gamble was jailed to await trial before Magistrate Tubman.
Work has started on Potomac Edison’s new S16 300 substation at Union Bridge with plans for a 20 by 30 feet brick and concrete building. The project includes excavating and grading near the Orville Shifler locker and ice plant as part of the site preparation.
Washington March 31 Veterans columns discuss the Civil Service preference system for veterans, noting AMVETS and the Veterans of Foreign Wars push for reform. They propose abolishing or restricting preferences, with ideas like absolute veteran priority if exams suffice, and stricter disability thresholds for top placement.
Under C. A. Gibson leadership the Leaders Bible class held a brief observance. An organ piece by Eocantz opened the service and contributions by William Oden and P. Luther Rice accompanied a strong lesson address.
A dairy farmer was chased into a building by a temperamental beast that had previously shown no signs of anger. The farmer, Mr. Driver, fired a shotgun at the animal’s feet to deter it. The rampage wrecked stalls and caused damage before the animal was subdued.
Ellis Stroup, a former Marine, signed by Jamestown Pony League in Class D. Scout Carlton Molesworth said Stroup shows natural hitting ability and could advance to higher levels with steady progress. He reports to Hershey, Pennsylvania, on April 3 for minor league spring duties.
A teen asks how to cope with moving to a new town and feeling isolated. Dorothy Dix counsels courage to adjust, make new friends, and understand parental sacrifice for better opportunities. A wife seeks help about a husband who critiques others, with guidance on setting boundaries and self-respect.
The Emmitsburg Women’s Club held its March meeting at Mrs. Edwin Chrismer’s home with 12 members present. Reports noted $12 from a card party, $15 plus 89 cans donated to Emergency Hospital, and $5 to the Red Cross. Members exchanged plants and discussed spring topics, with readings, a poem, and an art demonstration.
Side Glances reports a Pythian Sisters reception at City Temple No 14 in honor of Miss Mollie Moll and members. The event featured decorated tables, a large birthday cake, and gifts, with prayers and songs. Donations were made to the Red Cross and prizes awarded to several members, followed by a meeting at Miss Thelma Culler's home and later refreshments.
The bill to regulate dipnets in Frederick County waters, introduced by Delegate Horace M. Alexander, passed the House of Delegates Friday. Westminster notes a music festival set for April 25 with 600 Carroll County school children joining voices for the 20th annual mass festival.
The Pomona Grange Youth meeting met Tuesday evening with officers listed led by Master L Berger. A resolution opposing daylight saving time was adopted and sent to Frederick Mayor and Aldermen. The Youth Program featured music and impromptu talks with winners Cecil Holter Jr Rebecca Derr Arthur House Virginia icademus Stanley Hahn Mary Burall e Kolb and Robert Simpson. Florence Traver Class meets March 25 at Evans Lutheran Church School with president Mrs Roy Zimmerman presiding.
Bethel society members hosted Missie Stull and Mrs Claude Stull with the president and secretary reporting progress. A three act play titled Never Rains was chosen for the class play with a cast list. Refreshments were provided by hostesses. The next meeting will be at Mrs Murray Craver’s home with Abrs Earl Bell as co host. At a Kiwanis meeting five Frederick club members attended among 157. District leaders spoke on church initiative and civic matters.
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