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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
4
Q and A column features Dear Miss Dorothy Dix advising an only daughter to pursue opportunity despite parental worry, plus guidance to a married woman enduring jealousy. A 16 year old asks about sarcasm in dating and is told to stop belittling others, learn to laugh with people, and be pleasant.
A man identified as T. Fred was jailed after being found drunk and disorderly by Magistrate Manuel M. Kerg following an arrest by State Trooper during the evening. The court docket lists multiple fines and defendants, including LeGore and Anton Car, with varied penalties and arrests reported by Troopers James H. and another officer.
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Maxine Study at the home of her parents on West Patrick Street with yellow and white decorations. The item lists many attendees and reports bridge tournament scores at the Elks Club, a Thanksgiving dance at Frederick High School, a 25th wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. James, and various local social notes including births, visits, club events, and retirements in the Frederick area.
The article reflects on a postponed Hallowe en parade due to rain and commends participants and organizers. It condemns vandalism by older youths and urges authorities to deter property damage and threats to public safety, noting federal property and mail boxes as examples.
Hood College announces weekly public events with details including dates November 7 vesper service by Dr. Harry Lee Doll at St Pauls Church Baltimore and Brodbeck Hall. November 11 lecture Books and Your Thinking by Virginia Kirkus at Brodbeck Hall 8 p.m.. November 12 lecture The Task of Christians in the University by Mrs Ellen Flesseman at Meyran Drawing Room 7 30 p.m.. November 13 Town Hall Seminar American Policy in Germany at Y Hut 1 5 p.m. and senior music recital at Brodbeck Hall 8 p.m.. November 21 vesper service by Dr T Guthrie Speers at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church Baltimore Brodbeck Hall and Brown Memorial listed as venues.
Market prices for corn barley and wheat listed in an OCR fragment. Corn and barley prices appear with a New York style unit and a wheat price shown as per bushel though digits are unclear, reflecting a brief market pricing note.
A massive Republican mass meeting at Frederick Opera House drew crowds with a torch light procession and firecrackers. Col George A Pearce, the Congressional nominee, was the principal speaker as attendees filled the hall, galleries, and stage.
Banks were closed as unprecedented turnout and severe weather paralyzed districts. City police officers Alten Bartgis George Jacobs and Jesse Schell took an airplane ride. Frederick Athletic Club played well against Bethlehem Steel, edging them with two touchdowns called back and a scoreless draw.
Vote tallies show a total popular vote of 45 240 986 with 22 percent of polling data reported late. Early estimates had suggested totals around 50 million, but the final count fell short of expectations.
A collage of notable birthdays and anniversaries features Benjamin Butler Ida Tarbell Eugene Debs and John Peter Zenger among others with dates, origins, and lifelines. Also listed are past milestones from 1875 to 1960s and a horoscope noting a strong independent disposition and cautious social reserve.
Washington Daybook details ultraconfident bets by Jack Ewing Louis Bean and Cap Harding on a Truman win with pollsters and party insiders in Chicago. It portrays a lively city campaign scene, noting figures like Harry Vaughan and Adlai Stevenson, and cites debates over Dewey Kell and Green amid a rough campaign.
The piece reports business leaders fearing a shift left after the election, with concerns about Taft-Hartley repeal, higher taxes, and expanded social programs. It analyzes how Congress and administration dynamics may constrain policy, and compares Truman’s strategy to Wilson’s 1916 bid.
Governor Lane begun his first real vacation leaving Maryland. He and Mrs Lane will stay at a southern resort described as a Shangri La. The trip marks his first vacation since taking office in January 1947 and is billed as a much needed rest down south.
Hood College hosts the annual Playday with the Athletic Federation of College Women regional division on campus. Four teams from area colleges compete in soccer hockey tennis and archery while the Riding Club stages a horse show and the Athletic Association plans an informal supper in Meyran social room.
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