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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
4
Braddock Heights Park opens the new season with an orchestral program by the Mountain Theatre group starting June 23. The park manager Robert L. Smith notes ongoing plans for large family events and reservations, with weekly performances and pony rides.
Frederick’s business district undergoes its largest face lifting in history with many new homes and renovations. Watkins Acres plans 52 apartment units near Culler Lake as Camp Detrick expands with funding and a George Alfred Townsend estate purchase aims to become a state park. Frederick County marks its 200th birthday as steady employment and favorable crop prospects boost local prosperity.
In remembrance this Memorial Day 1948 we honor those who fought and died for freedom. The piece emphasizes continuous patriotic citizenship beyond one day and cites Lincoln at Gettysburg. Word reached Lackland Army Air Force Base San Antonio Texas of three new privates, Bar Giadhill, James Flutz, and Thermonters, with family details listed.
Salvaged cabbage and a tractor trailer suffered severe damage on Route 40 when a fire broke out in the floorboards. The cargo was largely destroyed or unusable, according to State Trooper S A who led the investigation and mentioned dispersal to Jad and Montevec.
Frank Stranahan of Ohio defeated Charles Stowe of England 5 and 4 to claim the British amateur title at Sandwich, succeeding Willie Turnesa of White Plains, New York, as the champion.
Forty events from the May 29 1898 issue note a boy named Master Lewis Birley injured by a tandem on North Market Street, his playmates unhurt, a five year old girl escaping a front parlor window mishap, a sheep escape through Brewers Alley then West Fa street, and Private Al Quinn discharged from Company with parental consent questions. The column also mentions Bladeline V Gren widow of Rear Dahlaren and aging details.
May 29 1921 brief items note a large crowd at a speaking event with Naomi Huffer and James H Fisnes named. Martha Baker will represent a junior group while Rain Hamilton and Margaret Hall McGul appear in local mentions. Ralph Sunday, an employee, was slightly bruised when his bicycle was struck on North Market Street by a car.
Washington society notes recount Senate chaplain Peter Marshall delivering a spare prayer on government honesty and world peace. The piece contrasts Marshall with Dr A Powell Davies, notes internal security lessons at the War College, and hints at Truman era patronage maneuvers as party leaders seek a unified cross country presidential train show.
Washington reports Republicans increasingly favor Michigan Senator Vandenberg for the presidential nomination amid talk of a possible Eisenhower draft by Democrats. Health rumors and foreign policy debates influence contender choices as Taft and Dewey face a deadlock, with Wallace potentially withdrawing and Truman watching for a shift in strategy.
Dorothy Dix extols summer camps for boys and girls as the best remedy for bored children and frazzled mothers. Camps offer safe, new surroundings to discipline and engage youth, giving mothers welcome relief and restoring family balance. An aside notes onions as an ancient cultivated vegetable.
The article portrays a loyalty test by the Administration where those who refuse the junket are told they should not expect favors. The remark signals political pressure and potential consequences for dissent within official circles.
A historical Q and A covers when lend-lease began and ended, naming President Roosevelt signing on March 11, 1841 and President Taman terminating on August 22, 1945. It notes Joseph Cannon’s 46 years in Congress, top paid industrial workers, the magnolia tree’s name from Pierre Magnot, and the Three Wise Monkeys Mizjaru Mikazaru Mazaru with their meanings.
Miss Bettie Lou Smith hosted a straw ride and picnic supper Sunday afternoon for friends including Jeanne Thomas Patsy Crum Nancy Cornett Bettie Bur iginta Young Robert Hem ey Young Charles Ford Richard Young Eugene Sanders Ward Zeigier and the Smiths Mr and Mrs Turner Smith and son also attended Games followed by a delicious supper Nearby notices mention a wedding anniversary and visits, with references to Fredericksburg area residents, Hood students, and local social welfare events.
Mrs Charles Harrison and two children arrived in Frederick from Frankfurt via LaGuardia after living in Weisbaden Germany where Master Sgt Harrison was stationed with the U S Air Force. The family stays with Mr and Mrs Charles C at 66 West Patrick Street. The youngest child was born alive eight months ago and the older daughter Margaret is two years three months. Sgt Harrison is on 30 day leave and will report to Westover Field Massachusetts where the family will join him once housing is available.
The Frederick High School senior prom drew large crowds on Friday night. Barbara Beacht was named Queen of Love and Beauty with attendants Helen Geisbert, Barbara Barr, Dorothy Smith, and Doris Bowers. Bob Bare served as King, escorted by Jack Hane, Paul Sunday, and Grayson Bowers. Dick Harps Band provided music. The Frederick Association of Girl Scouts held a spring picnic at Camp Baker with 35 members present.
Earl Wouesass reflects on the Battle of Princeton and its decisive impact on the American Revolution. He calls Washington a God given gift to a nation in birth and urges Americans to ponder his legacy and the character of our institutions. Celery origins are noted as a historical aside.
A dense list marks anniversaries and birthdays of notable figures including Patrick Henry, Ebenezer Butterick, Eugene Ware, and James H. House, with dates from 1736 through the early 1900s. It notes Rhode Island joining the Constitution, Wisconsin statehood, Curtiss flying earnings, and wartime events, ending with a brief horoscope and stray biographical mentions.
A weather note reports 24 hour precipitation totaling trace with May to date 3.03 inches versus normal May 3.66 inches and May 1948 excess 2.258 inches. Yesterday’s high 82, low last night 63. Moon and sun times are given with sun set at 8.29 p.m. and rise at 5.46 a.m. tomorrow. Moon rises at 1:54 a.m. and sets at 12:22 p.m.
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