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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1947
Page
4
The piece argues women should not worship youth cosmetic costs. aging beauty evolves with poise, grace, and intelligence. It praises inner qualities over looks and notes women gain dignity as they mature.
A 142 000 population figure is cited as a rapid rise from 350 000 000 in 2021 by J S Capt director of the Bureau of the Census. The piece muses on age perception and the idea that age may be more a feeling than a fixed measure amid modern vitamins and discoveries.
Dr. F Walton Smith of the University of Miami marine laboratory argues oceans hold billions of tons of food and urges new methods to extract it. He notes plankton as a key food source and foresees possible shifts to vegetarian diets to save space for grain, while predicting vast sea foods could supplement human diets within centuries.
Fifty one members of Hood College choir will attend the annual formal banquet at the college. The event is slated for Wednesday at 634 p.m. with arrangements coordinated by Professor Ade, Director Beckheim, and the college organist Berea Sutpi.
The Young Walk hosts a district rally with two deacons in charge. A movie titled The Calling of Matthew will feature at the event. Robert Etler led the meeting as district director Naomi Sanders of Washington is expected to attend.
Local recaps note a bicycle collision on Market Street when a horse kicked a rider’s machine causing minor damage. Street vendors sell country strawberries from ten cents per box at peak prices. Governor Lloyd Lownes attends Episcopal convention session as lay delegate from Cumberland Church and comments on senatorial speculation.
A scattered collection notes events from 1927 including Captain Charles Lindbergh flying plans from Roosevelt Field and a committee preparing the restored Barbara Fritchie home for May 30. Medical figures at the American Medical Association meeting in Frederick are listed among attendees.
The Post Office Department seeks higher rates to gain about 173 million dollars more, while House officials predict roughly 110 million annually. The piece argues for lower rates to boost mail volume and efficiency, noting political influence, tax effects, and uneven delivery in cities like New York.
Maryland and West Virginia student nurses will graduate Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock (dst) in Frederick. Seventeen graduates from multiple towns and Hood College students will receive diplomas in a ceremony on the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home lawn, with a processional by Marian Biggs and remarks by Dr. W. Smith and Dean Elizabeth May.
Data note May precipitation 1946 7.38 inches actual deficiency to date 335 inches. Normal May precipitation 366 inches. High yesterday 89 Fahrenheit, low not available. Sunset today 8:52 pm sunrise tomorrow 5:52 am.
The text discusses common misuse and pronunciation tips for words like pair and twins, parquet, and blonde, noting tautology, accent patterns, and gender forms. It also mentions mis-spellings and vocabulary growth through daily word mastery, with unclear references to foreign power and intervention.
Mr and Mrs William Solt of Wilson Avenue celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary and Mr Solts 33rd birthday on Sunday. Guests included their sons John and Sill, daughters Mrs C R Ledbetter and Mrs B A Purcell, plus extended families. Out of town visitors came from Baltimore Ely and Myersville.
The piece cites exercise and fruits and vegetables as key to regular bowels while noting irritants worsen the condition. It reports Americans spend about 75 million dollars yearly on bowel medicines and urges avoiding unnecessary laxatives. It lists fiber rich foods and vegetables as helpful and includes a Q and A about urinary and kidney concerns in a husband.
Lufburrow notes that weather significantly affects mood and daily appeal. He contrasts sunny and rainy conditions and observes that calm, clear days lift spirits while overcast skies dampen cheer. Weather influence remains a topic of public attention in the note.
Two persons were reported detained overnight after a disturbance on Hood College grounds. Officer Dous arrested a person described as colored for intoxication.
An essay reflecting on Robert Browning’s funeral, praising his devout faith and the symbolic banners and trumpets at his burial. The piece notes the artist Burne-Jones attended and a friend’s remark, and asserts Browning’s influence on morale and the belief that his glory continues beyond death.
The All-County High School Band, eighty students from Frederick County schools, will perform Thursday at 8:30 p.m. under Sperry L. Storm and Charles C. T. Stull. The program includes Gershwin’s Little Rhapsody in Blue and Show Boat selections. The ensemble features 2 flutes, 20 clarinets, 16 cornets and trumpets, percussion, and a mix of ages and instruments.
Dr Louise Robinson Heath Hood College philosophy professor hosts a faculty picnic at her Wilson avenue home this evening at 3 30 PM before departing in June to become dean of Keuka College Keuka Park New York The Hood College Dance club also holds a picnic at Fishing Creek Park arranged by Betsey Ratley Nancy Kane and others Keystone honor society holds its annual spring picnic at Fishing Creek Park on May 1 planned by Ann Cheney and Jean Oliver.
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