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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News as Frederick Maryland newspaper notes its independence and authority for published dispatches. It states policy on accuracy and responsibility for content, refusing undisclosed communications or opinions unless author identified, and mentions post office second class status.
Dover headmaster Howard Evans warned doctors and nurses that heavy emphasis on intellect neglects physical development. He noted American youth exceed British peers in strength but lag behind Italian youths in fitness, urging national action to improve carriage, poise, and exercise for all ages to maintain world leadership.
An old belief that continents float on molten mantle is challenged by magnetism studies suggesting crustal drift relative to the core. If correct, the magnetic pole appears stationary while the crust moves. shorelines rise and fall, mountains form during unrest, and earthquakes threaten the illusion of solid ground. The piece notes humanity’s urge for security in a changing world.
In Ann Arbor before a football game seven men arrived with prepaid rooms. Only six rooms remained available in one wing. The hotel manager assigned rooms so each man had his own space. He placed the first in Room 1, another in Room 2, the third in Room 3, the fourth in Room 4, the sixth in Room 5, and finally moved the seventh to Room 6 after returning to Room 1. Could seven men have seven single rooms in six rooms? See Last Page for answer.
Dr Edward Kasner and colleagues discuss strange numbers and the universe. A scientist describes counting particles in the cosmos and Einstein’s relativity guiding math and matter. The piece notes a larger total of matter than previously counted and hints at a new theory.
A reflection on how adversity tests character and forges peace and happiness. It cites William of Orange Lincoln and Jesus as examples, noting that misfortune can bring greater triumphs and that destiny shapes our ends through life’s hurdles. Courage and faith determine happiness, not avoidance of trouble.
May or Bartgis and City Register Nixdorff signed the contract for a new electric light plant. The city will hire an engineer, an assistant, and an ay trimmer to operate the plant and install lamps. Two hundred chestnut poles are to be erected as part of the project. Also noted is the defeat of John C. Motter for delegate to the Republican National convention, with pen friends of Louis E. McComas blamed in the district. George L. Wellington of Allegany and Benjamin Miller of Montgomery were elected, while Democrats fielded McComas against Col. H. Kid Douglass from Hagerstown.
Frederick will not have a Big Ridge League season due to funds and war costs. Postmaster J Alliene Williamson announces window service disruption after post office orders. Sunday alcohol sales may be curtailed under closing law. Holmes D Baker to join Selective Service Board No 1. Rev Malcolm S Taylor accepts call to Grace Episcopal Berryville Virginia.
Roger W. Babson argues Congress should cut tax burdens on public bonds and ease capital gains taxes to spur immediate relief. He warns that withholding tax changes triggered a stock market rout and a severe recession, urging emergency tax reforms to revive industry and employment.
The Needle Art Club met at Mrs. Harry L. Brittain’s home with nine members present. Officers elected for two-year terms include President Mrs. Wilbur M. Leegg ie, vice president Mrs. George W. Osterdary, and treasurer Mrs. Harry L. Brizmin. a $3 Community Chest gift was approved and Mrs. Hammond gave a weaving history talk. Next meeting features a covered dish supper at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Emory G Nust west of Frederic SL.
A devotional meditation notes Jesus restoring a woman’s faith in Matthew 9 22 and cites Jeremy Taylor on faith as a unifying image. The piece emphasizes belief as transformative and timeless across past and future.
A Hood College dietitian cites favored desserts and sauces, noting students prefer chocolate sauce and spinach at dinners. The piece lists quantities for a Luncheon menu including cinnamon rolls, strawberry jam, fried eggs, cabbage, and kale in varying servings for campus dining.
The Woodsboro W C T U held its monthly meeting at Mrs Harry Winebrenners with ten members present. The program featured readings poems and songs about mothers including works by Frances Willard Ida B Wise Smith and Eleanor Roosevelt. Refreshments were served and Mizpah benediction closed the gathering.
Frederick Hairdressers Association held a meeting at eight o'clock at the Hotel Frederick. A 9:30 demonstration sponsored by Union Beauty and Barber Supply Company of Washington featured Miss Amelia Young from Zotos Corporation. Miss Ann Tinney conducted the demonstration with several members present.
The article explains how strong emotions like fear anger and excitement trigger bodily changes from skin and blood vessels to digestion and salivation. It notes automatic internal responses and cites observations from both animals and humans including the stomach bowels and saliva glands reacting to appetite or distress. It also briefly covers a church class meeting with minor social details.
A 1950s etiquette strip offers guidance on wedding etiquette asking readers to test correct usage. It covers leaving wedding ecards on gifts, how bridesmaids hold Hawers, whether the husband of the matron of honor should be asked as usher, if a brother should be an usher, whether a bridegroom can have a father as best man, and wedding choices for distance suitors. Answers suggest outside arm ushers and two main options for the last scenario, reflecting NEA Service guidance.
A compilation of historical anniversaries with notable births and events, from 1736 David Jones to 1932 Lindbergh Jr. discovery, plus today’s birthdays and a cautious, thrifty horoscope with warned risks and careful reasoning.
A poem by N. A. Lufburrow extols moods as powerful determinants of behavior, equating mood quality with daily contentment and cheer. It suggests keeping moods positive to avoid frowning and inwardly twisted actions, recognizing food and feelings as intertwined.
A George Tucker column surveys fading and enduring Broadway names from past decades. It notes figures like Ben Nett Cerf, Lyn Fontanne, Lillian Gish, Ernest Hemingway, and Faith Bacon, alongside Ebbs and flows of careers as stars marry, fade, or retire while Helen Morgan and Te Guinan exemplify enduring notoriety.
A compact daily English lesson notes misused phrases like it would be unkind to absolutely ignore and explains pronunciation and spelling issues. It defines contingency as a state of being liable but not certain to occur and urges learners to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
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