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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
4
Dorothy Dix argues that teen girls should let men lead in romance, keep emotions in check, and never declare love until engagement. She claims pursuing a guy lowers his interest, urges girls to stay restrained, and suggests men remain the selectors in dating dynamics.
Secretary of State figures show Russia lost 7.5 million soldiers in World War I, far more than Germany’s 2.85 million. The piece argues Soviet tactics rely on high casualties, questions if Moscow could sustain another all out war, and notes potential long, bloody conflict despite atomic bombs.
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter of the U D C met at the home of Mrs. Hammond Urner with Miss Anna B. Floyd as co hostesses. Miss Floyd presided as reports from the Maryland Division Convention were read. Charles W. Ross II spoke on the Boy Scouts jamboree in France and the value of international youth exchange.
A poetic reflection on Jesus preparing a place in heaven. The text contrasts John 14:2 with Longfellow imagery of Christ’s ascent and the gates of Heaven left ajar.
Fifty years ago on November 13 1897 rabbits were bagged by Edward Freed John Bowers Henry Perkins and the Scheil brothers. A windstorm near Middletown upset corn shocks on Albert Remsberg’s farm. Betles Lettres Literary Society Boys High elected officers J E Gorman president D J Markey vice president T F Hersperger secretary K S Toms assistant secretary A A Radchi treasurer E B Wood critic. Corn sells high Thurmont at 125 per barrel. crop excellent. Woman’s College adds a new gymnasium room in an old basement with fencing foils and sports like tennis croquet and basketball encouraged.
Twenty years ago November 13 1927 items note an underground water main break on East Patrick street flooding the area in front of the post office. Edward D Grove's three story house at 203 East Second street was bought by William B Leidherz who plans to move in by April 1. Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster Pa elected William Brish as history club president with William Schmidt of Frederick as secretary. A 16 year old Garrett Pat youth from Brunswick ran away to avoid coal mine work.
Secretary of the Interior Krug warns of limited supplies of coal oil and natural gas this winter urging frugality and advising use of alternative fuels if conditions worsen. He cites transportation bottlenecks and high demand for exports as key factors and notes consumers can seek guidance from the department on efficiency.
Washington Daybook notes shifted opposition as Herter committee members stop openly fighting foreign aid. The tactic becomes careful, with reps like Andresen and Vursell avoiding reporters while constituents push back. Watch for Omaha powwow on December 10 guiding 1948 ticket talks.
Roger Babson asserts education is the best defense against unemployment. He cites surveys showing higher lifetime earnings for college graduates, outlines G I Bill education benefits, and promotes scholarships and low-cost study options as paths to improved income and stability.
The Mid Valley Homemakers Club sponsors a concert by the combined Jefferson W Va and Frederick Counties Civic Choral Societies on November 21 at 8 PM in Middletown Memorial Hall. A 55-voice chorus under Harold Reeves Yarrell will perform Broadway hits from the 1890s to today with Gilbert and Sullivan H M S Pinafore and works by Romberg Friml Lehar and others. Featured soloists include baritone Charles Revilo and pianist Margaret Hess.
The 19th Eastern National Livestock Show opens Monday at Timonium after moving from Baltimore. More than 335000 in prizes will be awarded to winning entries from 20 states. New classes include three breeds of beef cattle Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn. Richard C. Riggs president notes judging contests for FFA members and future farmers. A total of 10000 in prizes funds judging winners and open-class exhibitors.
Discussion of proper usage for impersonal one and common mispronunciations and misspellings. Highlights include the word approbation meaning approval or sanction and cites a historical quote about the satisfaction of an honest mind.
The Frederick Art Club met at Mrs. Rodock’s home with Palmer as chairwoman. Miss Edith Miler read a paper by Miss Florence Doub, the club’s first president, on teaching art in the School for the Deaf. Doub taught art there for over fifty years and urged practical, integrated art education for deaf children.
Two men discuss the impact of business failure on stockholders workers and the nation. The piece argues a failed venture harms a country’s patrimony and moral fabric, noting the broader loss to humanity and society beyond financial ruin. It cites corn usage statistics and national economic thinking.
Deaths list Grenville Lee Erb of Baltimore pneumonia in St Joseph s Hospital at age 56. He is survived by wife Mamie, daughter Earle Wilhide and others. Funeral Monday at Union Bridge, with Plymouth Lodge Masons conducting graveside rites. Mrs Beatrice Sylvester Wachter of 1309 North Market Street dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital age 47. leaves husband Vance A R Wachter and son Nevin W R Wachter. Funeral Saturday at 11 am from 106 East Church Street. interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Milton DeVault Kirby dies at home after illness, a longtime Germantown telegraph operator. survived by wife Mary Ethel Hood Kirby and son Donald D. Kirby. funeral Saturday at 1:30 pm at residence. interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Ernest C Gartner, funeral director.
Funeral services were conducted for John Theodore Clem at the Rocky Ridge home with Rev. William H. Groff officiating. Interment followed in the Church of the Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Other services included for Mrs. Lugenia Jennie Horine at Middletown, Eldridge Boyer of Broad Run, Bertha Hanshew in Bethesda, and Carrie C Holtz in Frederick, with interments at Mt Olivet and Mount Oliver cemeteries. Gladhill Co. and M. L. Creager and Son served as funeral directors.
Washington discussions reveal concern over a proposed censorship rule affecting civilian agencies including the Veterans Administration. President Truman says the issue is exaggerated while Congress considers an investigation and officials discuss extending secrecy to all federal offices.
Tiamsville Club met at Mrs H C Swemley’s home with Miss Leiter presenting Color in Floor Covering. Miss Marie Miller away in Philadelphia, meeting conducted by Mrs Swemley. Members reported on the past year and plans for Christmas party and officer elections set for November 17 at Mrs William Smith’s home. Nominating committee named W A England A D Sutton and Mrs William Smith. Songs led by Mrs H Douglas Williams with Mrs William Wiles at piano. Mrs Howard Smith showed a Paul Cezanne painting sketch. December meeting to be at Mrs Howard B Smith’s home. Meadowbrook Farms Harmony Grove Club held Oct 24 with 17 members present at the home of Mrs Myra Thomas and Mrs Howard Aldridge. The vice-president Miss Thel Thomas presided. meeting opened with American Gonned and singing. Mrs Paul Clem-
A four engine Starlight air liner from Santiago to London made a crash landing in Bermuda after engine trouble. Commander A. C. Graham suffered facial injuries. no other casualties were reported. The plane, a converted Lancaster, previously set a London Buenos Aires record on a 1946 survey flight.
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