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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
2
A Frederick Maryland notice states the Great Southern and Manufacturing Company faces court action. The notice requests publication of opinions with real names of writers, unless a request for anonymity is granted. Entry recorded as second class matter at Frederick post office.
The Dionne parents win a larger, single residence for all five girls and their family. Dr Dafoe remains medical adviser as the plan aims for normal family contact and a stable, cooperative life together.
Congress votes about a billion dollars for naval construction including 46 new fighting ships and other craft. Critics say it signals readiness for war while supporters argue nations issue orders and pursue territory. Admiral Byrd is humorously misplaced in New York amid tax schemes and new sales taxes. Meat in liquid form from German labs hints at future drugstore sandwiches becoming spray items.
A sermon-like reflection notes how personal hardship inspires service. Citing Wendell Phillips and biblical martyrs, it argues suffering fans growth, discipline, and faith, insisting that God uses trouble to seed great enterprises and good outcomes.
A collage of remarks from figures such as Roger Babson Wallace Ford O A Petree Harold B Butler Henry Fountain Ashurst Dean Inge and Governor Frank Murphy. The excerpts touch religion taxation public duty unemployment and the idea democracy may be obsolete in North America with a protem mindset lasting years.
A compact poetical plea urging fair distribution of work by nations to prevent morale decline among the jobless. The speaker cites morale loss and national duty, urging wisdom and determination to manage employment.
Local items from The News columns recounting 1838 and 1918 notes. Valuation of the Tate Louis Markell estate at 321000 dollars. baccalaureate sermon planned at Roanoke College. trustees named for My Hope Cemetery. Red Cross appeal progress in Frederick and county totals. Governor Harrington appoints Holmes D Baker to the State Board of Education. graduates at Frederick Hospital Training School for Nurses. Mrs John Hershberger dies at 48. Commercial State Bank banking room expansion. Grayson Toms, 10, struck by bus but unharmed nearby Middletown—bruises only.
The Maryland and West Pennsylvania Synods held sessions with routine reports and a memorial service for Rev Joel E Grubb of Baltimore. President Dr Carl Rasmussen announced calls, ordinations, and jubilees while officers debated a constitutional amendment on convention representation.
Olive Roberts Barton reviews nursery books for children. Baba the lamb loses patches of fleece and seeks help from a shepherd, a merchant, a tailor, and a weaver, with the Black Sheep offering the punchline. The piece also notes other picture and story books for 5 to 8 year olds and translations of European tales into English.
The executive committee reports that a planned deaf outreach be indefinitely postponed after discovering the intended worker was already hired by the inner Mission Board of the United Lutheran church. The stewardship committee offered no new actions, but warned congregations to push and raise apportionments as delegated last year. The meetings in Cumberland Hagerstown Westminster Baltimore and Washington promoted the full church program.
The Mt Pleasant Women's Club met at the home of Mrs. Maurice Cramer on May 20 with fourteen members and four visitors. The program included songs led by Miss Lorene Barrick and a demonstration on Color Ensemble from Wallpaper. Plans for the annual picnic at Catectin Recreational area near Thurmont on June 2 were discussed.
Charges against Gaver loom as the Court of Appeals appeal is filed by his attorney. A Tax Commission hearing last summer found negligence allegations unsubstantiated. A circuit court verdict awarded $864 to the commissioners for overpayment of salary. The friction between the Republican board and Democratic supervisor Nixes, politics cited by Gaver as motive. A bingo gathering June 13 and hospitality by Mrs Delacher noted in society notes.
Baltimore health officials urge widespread birth registration and careful keeping of birth certificates. The piece cites Will Rogers on their purpose, lists steps to obtain copies from city clerks, and stresses importance for citizenship, age proofs, employment, travel, and inheritance. It notes delays in states where registrations began only 40 years ago and advises parents to plan names and ensure doctor filings.
Potts and Griffin sold a 40 acre farm near Myersville to William D Commins of Washington DC. Commins, connected with the Catholic University of America, plans improvements before occupying the property. Also noted is a report that there are twice as many automobile drivers as there are automobiles in the United States.
Mind Your Manners presents a quiz on social etiquette with questions about hat tipping, greetings, topics, conversation, and proper behavior in social encounters. It offers suggested answers and a best solution emphasizing courtesy and economy, attributed to NEA Service.
A compact list of historical birthdays and events with dates and places. Notable figures include Philip P. Barbour Emerson Hosmer Lorin Blodget Henry C. Potter Eugene Zimmerman Gordon Johnston and others. Birthdays include John R. Mott John A Ryan J McKeen Cattell Gene Tunney Bill Robinson Sikorsky and more.
A brief religious note reflects on Jesus saying God is a Spirit and true worshipers must worship in spirit and truth. It asks what greater calamity can befall a nation than the loss of worship, citing Carlile.
New York, May 25. In a dry era New York tolerated mingling of respectable people with criminals at shared tables. A former Navy officer, now a surgeon, recounted his conviction for an unpremeditated killing, its rehabilitation, and his temper control. He faces a three month decision about a new role as thief adviser to a chemical firm, risking his medical practice.
A machine shop received an order for a circular chain of 20 links. It used four-link sections, cut and welded, totaling 40 cents per weld. The question asks how to assemble the 20-link chain from four-link sections at a total welding cost of $1.60.
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