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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
2
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Nobel prize winner Dr Thomas Mann renounces Czech Slovakian citizenship and takes up American citizenship promising to live in the United States for life. He credits the democracy rooted in the country and says he will become a citizen as soon as possible, while still identifying as Czechoslovak for now.
The piece defends the unemployment census run by John D. Biggers as businesslike. It notes Congress funded five million dollars, Biggers spent one million, and returned three point one million to the Treasury. It praises thrift, use of postal channels, and a restrained, practical approach.
A New York chemist claims to have perfected a milk based motor car. He describes a sedan whose cream mixture rises to the top as it runs, promising a novel fuel technology.
A puzzle notes a large open reservoir twenty feet deep receiving water from pipes. The nightly inflow raises water three feet, but daytime evaporation lowers the level by six inches. If water began entering Sunday at dusk, when would the reservoir overflow?
The piece reframes problems as growth opportunities rather than punishment. It compares problems to school challenges that develop a pupil’s powers, urging readers to view adversity as chances for growth and triumph rather than misfortune.
In Gaithersburg on May 23 Miss Grace Demetriades of Baltimore, third national vice president of the Epworth League, addressed the third annual Montrom er County Plaunca conference at Epworth Methodist Episcopal church. She spoke on The Experience of John Wesley to mark Methodism's 200th anniversary. Rev. E G Latch of Chevy Chase also spoke. afternoon speakers included Mrs. Harry Farmer, Miss Margaret Wallace, and Rev. Norman Scribner. Norman Jacobs, Gaithersburg's local president, acted as toastmaster at a 6:30 p.m. dinner served by the Ladies Aid Society. about 100 attended.
Mr and Mrs William Marshall left Leesburg Virginia where they lived at the Leesburg Inn for two years while he worked in northern Virginia. They took their two children Jane Reid and William Jr on a month long vacation to Ocean City New Jersey and will return to resume his role as Relief Resident Engineer Inspector for Alexandria Fairfax Arlington Loudoun and Clarke counties with offices in Alexandria.
Reverend Sam Small, partner of Sam Jones, addressed a large Cory Hall crowd under the Order of Good Templars. He spoke of Dr Jones influence and his Atlanta travels through bars. Introduced by F B Sappington. Obituary notes: Dr Jacob W Houck, native of Frederick Count, dies in Baltimore at 46.
Frederick city contributed 16509 25 on the first day of a $50000 Red Cross campaign with cans from three districts including Liberty Lewistown and Burkittsville. Canvassers report many prospects show willingness to support the war effort. Awards went to Braddock district students for selling War Savings Stamps. Miss Margaret Neidhardt named valedictorian of Visitation Academy Baltimore for June commencement.
IT'S ODD But I t's Science discusses geriatrics as the coming great medical practice. Prof Henry A Christian of Harvard Medical School predicts aging will shape medicine as more people live longer. The term derives from Greek geron meaning old man.
Dr Christian argues that life span is not lengthening but preventive medicine keeps people alive longer. He notes statistics show the really old do not increase and may even decrease while degenerative diseases rise as the main illness in the aged. Younger seniors will face longer durations of such diseases.
The remarks cite President Roosevelt's stance on free speech, contrasting it with Landon's critique of action against Mayor Hague of Jersey City. It notes views on women jurists, Justice Abram Zoller, labor's unity, LaGuardia's comment, and a 6 year old Civil War veteran, Samuel S Fowler of Philadelphia.
Circuit Court Associate Judge Arthur D Willard overruled a demurrer seeking relief from a 1925 decree ordering $12 weekly support for Marian I. Winkel. The opinion found the original order valid despite arguments the decree was not alimony or desertion related. The stubborn decree remains in effect, with both sides noting changes in counsel since the case began.
Calvary M E Church featured an Epworth League session at 630 p m led by Miss Ethel Nichols on Music In Worship. Rev Meeks preached on One Day That Changed a Century at 1100 hours. Leaders Bible class observed Old Veterans Day with 168 members and two visitors attending. Eleven veterans over seventy received roses. speakers included Jacob Hes son and Charles Zimmerman. Annas banquet for the In His Steps class was planned for 630 p m Tuesday at Hotel Frederick. A patriotic memorial is set for next Sunday with Leslie Cobleniz as speaker.
Albert M Bouic for James R King and Harry MoW illiams formerly clerk to the police court face an indictment for embezzling 1046 with Bouic seeking a bill of particulars on missing funds The case bids a circuit court start Monday in Rockville The article notes chair finishing tips unrelated to the case
The article explains how citrus processing exposes workers to skin hazards from chemicals and irritants. It notes protections like gloves and thorough washing, discusses dyeing and waxing of fruit, and mentions devices to minimize skin irritation. It emphasizes consumer safety and warns that those with allergies should avoid such exposures.
Police sought two colored men accused of stealing 28 from Mrs. C Whiting West All Saints Street. One wore a chauffeurs uniform. Lieut Blumenauer and Officer Dorsey arrested John W Luby colored Sunday night for disorderly conduct and jailed him for lack of $2 50 collateral.
A public etiquette column presents a Q and A on golf and tennis manners. It covers who pays caddies, who carries bags, and court courtesy examples for golfers and tennis players with or without caddies, emphasizing waiting players should be allowed one set and not interrupting play.
A collage of anniversaries honors Lewis Tap pan and James B. Eads among others born in Northampton, Lawrenceburg, and Amherst with later deaths noted. Also lists 1701 Captain Kidd and 1828 Edward Hitchcock, plus 1859 Everett Tomlinson and 1838 William T. Lusk. Includes 1913 Moldavia sinking and 1937 Rockefeller death. today’s birthdays feature Alfred P. Sinan Jr and others. The horoscope predicts ambition tempered by caution.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims. Abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul. II Peter 2 11. Against diseases the strongest fence is the defensive virtue abstinence Herrick.
George Tucker reports Broadway producers battle a transatlantic jinx since the season began. London hits like George and Margaret faced quick flops in New York while Whiteaks and Idiot's Delight found success in Britain, soothing nerves but not dispelling fears of another collapse.
A compact lesson notes misuse of dont and its, contrasts dont and don’t, pronunciation 안내 roam, spelling orchard shepherd, and defines insuperable as unable to be overcome. It encourages improving vocabulary by mastering one new word daily and mentions a quote on pride and ward improvement.
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