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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News announces it will gladly correct any error affecting a person firm or corporation found in its columns. Readers may contact the editor with description of the statement or opinion deemed inaccurate, and the notice will be published only with proper supporting authority.
Entertaining for Lily Pons and Andre Kostelanetz who are staying in Frederick, a Conley home reception hosted by Miss Conley with Pons and Kostelanetz as honored guests. Invitations issued for bride elect Harriet Jackson tea for her engagement to Charles F. Smith Jr. wedding set for June 4. David Hagan Orchestra to play for Frederick High School Junior Prom. American Association of University Women Freder ick branch to elect officers. Various social visits and gatherings noted at Oakl and Plantation Petersville, with notable attendees from Washington and foreign embassies. Other social items include Bridge Teas, club meetings, and weekend visits by notable residents.
A historical reflection notes how figures like Mohammed and William Lloyd Garrison faced ridicule yet propelled major reform. It cites their unwavering zeal, quotes a Moham med proverb about God, and recalls Garrison's role in abolition and the Civil War era. The piece argues that focused, unselfish zeal can redeem communities and drive progress.
The article reports moisture improving across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta due to soaking rains snow flurries and drizzles. Agencies and farmers express optimism for 1938 with good surface and subsoil moisture, while some areas face seed germination issues. Seeding progresses slowly but optimism remains high.
A man makes a two mile trip at 10 mph for the first mile. To achieve a 20 mph average over both miles, he would need to travel the second mile at 50 mph. The note adds a quirky line about Siberia being one and a half times the sips of the United States.
Local items from The News May 20, 1888 note B and O Railroad must place flagmen at Doubs Lime Kiln and Knoxville crossings. Rev Osborne Ingle ends twenty second year as rector of All Saints Church granted three month leave with a 500 purse for Europe voyage and possible church renovation. Dr Thomas Eader's child baptized in Lutheran church with Jordan River water brought by Adolphus Ebert.
Frederick county announces the next draft quota with 87 men listed for military service. Camp at Harry Grove will host the departures this Saturday, including George C. Stull Lew Ernest L. Main and Chas AL Gross from Brunswick. Walkersville raises its Red Cross goal with pledges reaching the full $1,520 as crowds enjoy Braddock Heights amusements. State forester F W Besley seeks black walnut timber for government weapon stock and airplane propellers.
Frederick society pages detail engagements including Caroline Elizabeth Bogert to Thomas Hilde Jr with family ties to New York Baltimore and Frederick. many social events from sorority picnics and dances at Braddock Heights to luncheons in Baltimore and receptions at local homes, plus club meetings and upcoming weddings and dances with local and visiting figures.
A social etiquette Q and A outlines dinner guest greetings and seating. It covers who greets at the door when a couple with servants hosts, a maidless host solution, guest of honor seating on the host's right, the next in importance on the host's left, whether spouses sit beside each other, and prize ideas for mixed gender bridge parties. It includes the claimed answers: the husband greets, a friend watches the door, guest of honor on the host's right, next on the left, spouses not paired beside each other, and best practical prize arrangements.
In New York George Boss notes rent parties persist as a practical local solve to arrears with casual gatherings and small drinks, even in affluent districts. He profiles the Woolworth Building observatory’s enduring allure and quirky Manhattan personalities including Kayser’s entourage, Solly Violinsky, and Hugi Herbert, plus a Greeley alumnus reminiscence at Hotel Aster.
Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist Stephen Girard born in France and various notable figures across years are listed with birth and death details. events include colonial declarations, early aviation milestones, and pioneering achievements in science and exploration.
Today marks birthdays of Augustine Lonergan of Connecticut Maj Gen Henry Gibbins Knoxville native Marion Butler Ellicott City and Washington onetime Populist senator Alan Nevins Columbia historian Camp Point Illinois James R Judd Honstake surgeon Sigrid Undset Norwegian novelist born 56 years ago.
The reading notes a fortunate day with strong will and organization, plus love of country and nature suggesting success in dealing with Tand. It warns against tyranny or selfish behavior to avoid misfortune and imprudent actions.
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