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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
4
Readers seek guidance on marriage costs and adoption. Dorothy Dix discusses finances for a prospective husband, adoption pathways for an unwanted child, and the dilemma of a 26-year-old with a reluctant partner. She emphasizes adoption as noble and notes varied routes including societies, orphanages, and physicians.
A brief item notes a confusing phone exchange where the caller attempts a tile phone call and the person answers with a wrong about mg number. The call ends abruptly with an apology and a brief comment.
Albert Amos Esworthy 70 a former Reef Pesti resident and well known local farmer died at his home after a heart attack. The longtime resident was widely respected in the community and his passing was noted by neighbors and friends.
Government financial experts warn of rising farm land values, noting corn prices and inflated prices risk, while President Truman signals concern for farmers and veterans facing heavy debt. A Washington meeting of bankers and farm officials is planned for June to discuss safeguards amid a national price surge. WICK Rotary Club elects officers for the year beginning July 2, naming West Claggett Jr as president and Emory Frye as vice president.
Fifty years ago in Western Maryland many items noted. College graduates include Carrie Agnes Stone Elle E Millard and Herbert H Murphy. The Frederick City Hospital Association was incorporated with active patronage. A colored man sought for murder turned himself in at the jail after a $100 bounty offered by county commissioners. A Rockville colored woman weighing 450 pounds required a special casket and wagon for burial. The report mentions travel in Mexico and the far south returning to Frederick and settling in the apartment central national.
Twenty Years Ago Lorat Nems from the Coltxons Of The Neus. May 33, 1335. EERING FIRM I SA. Okle. has written to the c o purchase the munici or Culler is TOL in terested in a sale. MRS. MELVIN £ E. WAT sold their two-story ng at 911 Nomh Mar- Mv. and M irs. John mex. agerstown. who vem possession June 20 and snake the property their baseball team, champions of the county histool league, were ated from thedia mpiece at McCurdy . Hagerstown High br 2 score. Thurmont made more errors than it did hits. LANCELOT JACQUES, SR. HAG ERSTOWN, bought the interest of , Stanley E. Hauver, Smithsburg. in the Catoctin Furnace tract of 1 ,000 acres in Frederick county, together Gath the old mansion house at Johnzon. The manion house will be remodeled , and used by Mr. Jacques as his} } summer home.
Vespers at Brodbeck Hall feature E Smith pastor of ei Reformed Church Pa Koon The Gi Oor Saviour. Smith, a recent attendee from Butler County, joins the college choir directed by Professor Paul Bobhelm with Prof Wade at the organ as the program's musical portion unfolds.
Senator Edward D. Storm appeared as an accordionist before the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Francis Scott Key hotel Tuesday evening. The program drew prolonged applause as he played familiar airs and popular songs. The club elected officers for the coming year and read a letter from the Belgian child’s mother thanking the group for cash support and clothing. The club plans to mail toy candy and more apparel to the child through national and Red Cross channels.
Frederick residents plan an Optimist Club charter with a June 17 ceremony at the Vinde Dona. Local leaders discuss boys and community work, with State Senator Edward Stiern and Cumberland club members in attendance. The Hagerstown club marks an anniversary as district clubs await charter standards and approval from Optimist International.
A local observance for Feast of Weeks Shabuoth is announced with services at 9 a.m. a memorial service will be held. The notice mentions prohibition on certain materials and lists substances such as asphalt paints varnishes and lead.
Washington commentary argues that railroad operating costs, coal, and wage hikes drive price increases. It notes government rate adjustments and wage-led inflation, warns against propaganda blaming management profits, and cautions broader unemployment as costs shift to consumers.
George C. Rhoderick, publisher of The Valley Register and education board president, delivers a detailed talk at the Frederick County Historical Society on Middletown history from colonial days to today. He covers Lutheran and German settlement, early churches, local figures, and the Valley’s newspapers and notable residents.
Washington readers ask about state bonuses for veterans and how to apply. Advice covers residency, draft card retention, terminal leave pay, self employment allowances, reinstatement rights, and discharge reclassification with aid from Red Cross and veterans groups.
Concise essay on habits and ruts comparing mental spiritual and physical patterns to roads and wagons. Notes that ruts can be good or bad and urges reflection before criticism. Includes musings on government creed business ethics and baldness anatomy.
Washington reports House Republican Leader Halleck of Indiana challenged veto talk against major bills. He said Republicans will write good bills for the White House and reject using veto threats as a substitute for legislative prerogatives. He questioned whether some legislators speak for President Truman and urged not to chase vetoes.
A Q and A discusses a solid surface gauge from Leopold Switzerland and ancient fossils 300000000 years old. It coversn items about uranium fission releasing 94 elements and defines plankton as minute marine plants and swimming life serving as ocean food.
Civil Aeronautics Board leaders warned Congress that seven proposed subsidies could create a single U S chosen instrument airline and end regulated competition. The plan would raise foreign and domestic costs, risk a subsidy race, and shift control away from private carriers, with Pan American the sole supporter amid opposition from Presidents Air Co-ordinating Committee and government agencies.
Leonard F Burke longtime resident of Frederick County died last week leaving wife Annie daughters Mrs Annie and three grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev John Bohanan at late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in St Johns cemetery Olney. Roy W Barber funeral director. Also note Sydney Australia harbor details.
Funeral services for Calvin Spangier of Williamport will be held at his home Saturday at 10 AM with interment at Riverview cemetery. M R Etchison and Son directors. The funeral of Beth Cecil, wife of Cecil, was held from her funeral home on East Church Street Thursday morning. Pallbearers listed. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. George Washington Wallace funeral from East Church Street home Thursday afternoon at 2 PM. Rev Merval Weaver officiated. Pallbearers named. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Etchison and Son June directors. A note mentions female lobster hatchings carrying eggs under her body with up to 73,000 eggs for 10 months.
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