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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1937
Page
3
Public notice on publishing details for the Daily News and News-Press Publishing Company. Includes printing location addresses, ownership, and policy on corrections and reader communications. Mentions Associated Press partnership and educational news use.
Harmon 2lhott, president of Spores company, sets up a revocable trust fund of 250 000 dollars in stock for 350 employees. Income of 17 500 dollars annually will be shared by workers with more than ten years service, on length of service. Trust distributions aim to harmonize labor relations and avoid strikes, despite a 25 000 gift tax paid.
The CCC's extension faces Congress with broad praise for its social and conservation gains while critics worry about permanent status and rising costs. A House vote shows strong support with seven dissenters, as supporters foresee eventual industry absorption of the enrollees.
Cornelia Hancock, a 23 year old New Jersey Quaker, joined the Philadelphia surgeon brother in Gettysburg, becoming a distinguished Army of the Potomac nurse. Her letters recount care for wounded across battles including the Wilderness and Cold Harbor, and her fame grew after a New York column praised her.
A collage of quotes celebrates American theater on the road and stern views on money, fascism, and free government. Alfred Lunt is named as a stage star while Prof Sackett and Senator Borah offer critiques of value, discussion, and political peril in society.
A compact note presents moral maxims and biblical memory. It tissues a quotation from Acts 20:33 about coveting silver or gold. It pairs with a Rochefoucauld aphorism highlighting restraint and self denial.
Friends urge Judge Joan A Lynch to consider run for Governor. Firemen quell rear bakery blaze on East Patrick Street. Western Maryland Railway surveys a line from Hogseshoe Curve to Gettysburg. Swastika Realty donates ten acres to city defense league. Gettysburg College bans all sports this week. New navy recruits from Frederick County named. Local pastor injured fatally after colliding with an approaching automobile. Notable local business figures from Frederick area listed.
One hundred fifteen guests including 79 relatives gathered at the Long homestead near Loys Sunday to mark the couple William Ho Lowe and Mae U2 Long’s golden anniversary. The event featured a program with songs recitations and memories, granddaughters as waitresses, and family portraits taken Wednesday.
Oregon farmers fight soil erosion with straw whisker dams. By Pat Selor maker AP Warm Editor in Athens Oregon May 19. Dams built by digging a shallow V, filling with straw, and covering with earth. Dams, two to four feet apart, slow runoff and protect newly seeded grass.
The final Parkway P T A meeting of the year elected officers for 1957 38 with Charles F Bowers as president and Russell McCain first vice president Miss Ella Warren secretary Ruth Smith treasurer William Bennett historian Mrs Edward B P Thomas directory of large Mrs Miriam Feely Henry Simpson and Robert Nicodemus. Dr Joseph H Apple spoke on Five Peas on a Pod and Horace Mann life and work. Miss Ella V Kretg thanked supporters and retiring president. Eugene W Pruitt County Superintendent attended.
Deputy Sheriff Franas J Crawford under Sheriff John A Shipley was found guilty by a Carroll County jury in Westminster of permitting a fight between prisoners in the Carroll County Jail on May 5. Testimony said Crawford left the jail in charge with inmate Guy Stoner and Raymond Keeney present. Stoner fought Keeney and was knocked out by Keeney. Crawford claimed the fight happened while he fetched food for Stoner. A new trial motion was made as Sheriff Shipley suspended Crawford after indictment. Separate arraignment saw Samuel Pickett plead guilty to larsony of Clover seed and forgery of a check in Sykesville.
An article discusses angina pectoris linked to exertion and stress in golf and daily life. It notes dangers in poor weather, long journeys, overeating, and emotions, and mentions remedies such as amyl nitrite and nitroglycerin under medical guidance. It emphasizes physician guidance to reduce attacks and overall health management. A second item reports a birthday surprise for Mrs Laura G. Moore in Rocky Springs with attendees and refreshments.
The Ladies' Aid of the Catoctin M. P. church plans a town hall talent show in Thurmont on Saturday. A separate note cites that man’s carelessness caused more than half of the United States forest fires.
Bobby Hoga nine years old escaped death when a tractor disc trailing gear buried him in soft earth. He suffered only a broken arm and hip after the disc passed over him in the field near Vulcan Alta.
Quiz on proper picnic conduct including fire safety and serving etiquette. Questions cover fire duties, suitable foods, use of disposable dishes, toothpick use, appropriate dress, and how to encourage sharing stories within a group.
In New York May 19 a profile highlights radio dawn alarm clock Gambling and his 12 year streak of early rises. It also recounts Vincent Sorey’s odd hours at a Greenwich Village club and a convert name origin from Vinc ent Savagna to Vincent Sorey. It mentions crime figure Joe Lewis and a tragic Chicago incident linking to his late-night fame and later career.
This page lists multiple historical anniversaries and births, including William Henry of Lancaster born 1729 and died 1786, Johann Gottlieb Fichte born 1762, Johns Hopkins born 1795, Felix Zollikoffer born 1812, Napoleon's Egypt campaign in 1788, US Senate war bonus vote in 1924, and other figures with varied origins and careers. It also includes a horoscope noting a focus on vanity versus practical effort.
The text argues that words are the source of spoken and written language and urges constant effort to learn more words. It notes many words exist and many more can be discerned, predicting slow progress even with daily practice and mentioning the existence of private planes in the surrounding lands.
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