Mother's Day in War Time Remembers Mothers of the Nation
The piece reflects on American mothers bearing war burdens from home to the front. It honors their resilience and service through Red Cross work and civilian defense, invoking Emerson and the legacy of those who built the New World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Red Cross
Emerson
Rey Wouter van Garrett
Norwood
Knights Templar
Frank W. Rothenhoefer
Ande Pate
Mausie
W. Dareher Groves
St Johns Catholic
Gregory Francis Sieh
Tate
Ralph Fehurehmar
Ferdinand C Latrobe
Maier
Moers
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Connie
Mack
Eisenhower
Patton
U.S
Youth Fitness Drives Military Readiness Debate
The article argues that many youths would fail military physicals due to weakness and defects. It urges communities to fund broad physical programs in schools and playgrounds to improve fitness, reduce rejections, and foster healthier habits for a stronger nation.
MOTOR CORPS MERI FIRST AID COURSE BEGINS
Members of the Red Cross Motor Corps met at the YMCA on Thursday night to start a ten hour refresh course in first aid. Instruction is set for each Thursday until the course ends, with Mrs. Helen Butler and Mrs. Charente Carly named as instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Corps
MERI
Red Cruse Motor Corps
YMLCA
Helen Butler
Jon
Charente
Carly
Claus
Forrestal Promotion Seen As Strong Civil Service Choice
Roosevelt elevates James Forrestal to Navy Secretary amid wartime strain on Congress and public life. The move reflects trusted, nonpartisan leadership, balancing reform with pragmatic governance as Congress faces heavy war pressures and an election looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Porrettus
Offic
al Washington
Forrestal
Fifty Years Ago Columns From The News May 1894
Fifty years ago the Frederick column items note May Eighteenth, 1894. Observances include a government holiday on Memorial or Whit Monday, with stores closed and The News not printed. A deputy sheriff’s residence roof caught fire but was extinguished with neighbor assistance and no water damage. Franklin Savings Bank directors elect new officers. Two young women wandered near Ay Henry Trail’s greenhouse and took a wrong turn before finding their way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Middletown
Ay. Henry
Twenty Years Ago Local Items In The Columns Of The News
May 15, 1924 items note polo hour events and a dedication ceremony. Hustlers and local players feature in game reports with Sam ban Dick Funts leading the attack, and Bil King lasting under three innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atfri
RAI
Hustlers
Thatuyer Bso
Alves
Sam Ban
Dick Funts
Tie
Tou Ware
Acs Carled
Bil King
USA Thas Beard
Today In History Highlights And Births Anniversaries
Today in history notes births and events from 1729 to 1850s. Henry William Stiegel, Ohio Company founder Manasseh Cutler, Boston music critic John S Dwight, anthropologist Daniel G Brinton, and others are listed alongside events like United States declaring war on Mexico and Michigan State College of Agriculture’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry William Stiegel
Baron van Stievel
Pennsylvania
Germany
Manasseh Cutler
Ohio Company
Northwest
Conn
John S Dwight
Boston
Wat—Daniel G. Brinton
Thornburg
Pal
Arthur Rateh
Michiel
Shu
Tam
Jamestown
Miother Cole Ops
Amenea
United States
Michigan State College of Agriculture
Legion Aetastesin
Saturday Chat Girl About Town Notes War Time References
The column reflects wartime sentiment with messages to mothers and distant relatives. It covers preinduction notices, citizenship awards, school and church events, community notices, and local civic happenings from walkersville to Frederick, including draft actions, graduations, and social programs. The piece links personal tributes to broader war context and community life.
Washington May 13 war contractor dinner taxes and rifle
Washington reports three war contractors shared a dinner tab of about 30 dollars with tax bracket jokes. Also mentions Cordell Hull at Palm Beach golf, Canada Alaska pipeline scrutiny, liquor shipments for overseas messes, Virgin Islands rum pricing, Eisenhowers field jacket, and Dies committee evidence estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Committee
FBI
Common sense the key to lasting marriage, Dorothy Dix style
A columnist argues that marriage succeeds through common sense, not romance or duty. Both partners need practical judgment, tolerate faults, and invest in the union, making adjustments to navigate inevitable bumps and avoid complacency.
Luf's Stuff Evaluation Fails Amid Mixed Imagery
Fragmented text discusses complacency and greed, contrasting peaceful and wartime contexts. Mentions foolish effects, avoidance of overtimes, and fear of waves on every side. Lacks clear people, places, or events to anchor a full news item.
Emulate: A daily word from a lesson on usage
A compact note on English lesson quirks and vocabulary aimed at building a better word bank. It covers common misuse of there is no one but you frailty pronunciation and common misspellings of possess and related forms. It defines emulate as to strive to equal or excel.
Second hottest day sparks Friday shopping spree
The town saw a brisk shopping rush on Friday as temperatures rose to 87 degrees, nearly tying the season high of 88 set on May 4. Merchants speculated shoppers misread calendars and believed it was Saturday, as activity stayed strong from about 10 a.m. into the hot afternoon.
Lido Beach for Officers Opens Behind Italy Front
In wartime Italy the Army Special Service unveils a beach for officers called The Lido. Lt Col Ray Novotny leads the project with lifeguards and a jeep parking area amid mine warnings and ruined villas. Nurses and WACs join soldiers for dipping at this Riviera style outpost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siop Feder
5Th
Italy
Tyrrhenian Sea
Lido
Jees
Ray Novotny
Ohio University
Brooklyn Dodgers
Col. Novotny
Special Services
Santa
Africa
Jones Beach
Atlantic City
Lake Michigan
WACS
Bob Newhill
East St. Louis
Marion, I Country Club
Dick Kates
Sunnyside
Long Island
Bill Walters
Olean
Kates
Riviera
Col Novotny praises beach spot despite gadgets risk
Col Novotny notes there are about 50 of the devices along the sands, enough to threaten a truck incident a week before opening. He calls the beach a great spot and urges visitors to use sunburn lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Novotny
Jerry
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass D D The Will in Religion
The article argues that belief in religion rests on the will to believe as much as on faith. It asserts that many truths are revealed and require belief before understanding, noting that genuine faith invites divine response and fulfilling conviction. Copyright Babson Newspaper Synd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Babson Newspaper
Social Etiquette for Weddings and Gift Giving
The guide explains proper gift etiquette for a forthcoming marriage. If you know the groom but not the bride you should send the gift to the bride’s address or both parties when possible. It emphasizes respectful recognition of the couple as a unit and avoids misdirected or impersonal presents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
Rab Hiyre
Washington
David Lawrence
Roosevelt
James Forrestal
Mayidant
Warsingtow Wadas
Hank Waris
Aned
Ota
Mans Daak
Aoenaier
Pang
Congre
Legislat
Congress
Tnen
Entir House of Represtntatives
Senate
Sear
Japan
Red
Orde Ttent
Secretary of
Navy
Id Lawrence
Sherif Alc. McBride
Patrick Stre
The
Franklin Savings Bank
Aldo Leary
Wai Nicademas
Grapvilie Ladsey
David
Rewaarde
Saci
Thedt
Andustry Rend
Bertute Passe
Waite
Camp Detrick Southe
Frederick City Hospital School of Nursing
Walkeraville
Annapolis
Hood College
Mme
Julie Colbjornsen
Grocers
Brotherhood of Jungle Docks
Thurmont
Southern States Co-operative Board
Lewistown
Claude A. Stottlemyer
Wolfsville
Board of Education
William Carr
Brunswick
Potomac
Feagaville
Thurmont High School
Victory Corps
Myersville
Frederick- Hagerstown
Burkitsville
Artz Library
Jug Bridge
Leonard K Grossnickle
Wallace
Beauty Lee
Rochia
Sap
Dave
Temo Ray
Orial
Gado
Q. S
Mather
Capital Stage
Peter Edson
Zene
R Osqui
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
Florida
Palm Beach
Tennessean
Alaska
Truman Committee
Threich
Ficers
Howay
Virgin Island
Virgin Islands Company
Virgin Islands
Dorothy Dix
Elysium
Cathey
Stedding
Har Taev
Jose
Cormar
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
N. A. Lufburrow
Shebb
WEA
Johnny
Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Newsraprefr Geir
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!