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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
4
Dorothy Dix answers readers on marriage, noting many fears are unfounded. She emphasizes benefits like companionship, financial stability, status, a home, and children, while advising a young woman to value self-respect and avoid unhealthy relationships.
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that certain picketing methods are illegal when they threaten or inflict harm. It cites actions such as trailing non strikers home, blocking plant entrances, urging violence, and following non strikers, stating these practices are outlawed unless the Taft Hartley act is repealed.
The Census Bureau in New York City handles hundreds of calls monthly, offering birth listing help for proof of birth when certificates are unavailable. For most purposes the 1940 listing is sufficient, and the self stated age to a census taker is accepted as legal evidence.
Miss Evelyn Yeide presented a Hood College senior recital in Brodbeck Hall with Miss Patricks Swearingen and Miss Katharine Ross performing piano works by Beethoven Chopin Mompou Secchi and Brahms and soprano Yeide singing songs by Massenet Williams. Accompanist Miss Helen Walker assisted.
A large plate glass window at Lowenstein and Wertheimer’s store was shattered, likely by a pistol or rifle shot. Reverends Myers and Patterson with Mr Iran Moore left Frederick for Lovettsville to attend a conference. Mary Merling plans a two story brick building on East Patrick Street for shop and residence. Rusce and Pringles promote a minstrel festival by Arabs and Japanese at the Opera House November 18.
The Nov 15 1978 column notes a Buckerstown hunting accident injuring a Buckenstaff from Myersville by a hunter in his party on opening day. Clerk Eli G. Haugh reports over three thousand hunting licenses issued, with a surge of seventy five people awaiting licenses between three and four p m.
The fall rally of the Women's Missionary Societies of Lutheran churches in Carroll and Frederick counties will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taneytown on Wednesday November 17. Registration starts 9:30 am with reports and conference matters. Afternoon session at 2 pm features Miss Helen Lawson on furlough from Africa and her Liberia photos, plus Mrs. Frederick Reissig recalling the World Council of Churches gathering in Amsterdam. About 200 delegates and visitors expected. Officers listed: Mrs. Charles H. Corbett, president. Mrs. Virgil W. Troub, vice president. Mrs. Robert L. Smith, secretary. Mrs. Charles Arnold, treasurer.
In a Capitol Hill office Sam Rayburn muses on winning 200 Democrats and sidelining Dixiecrats, while behind the scenes Republicans see turnover on key committees. Other notes recount Barkley quips about biscuits and a look at shifts in Navy and State Department personnel. A bridal shower for Gloria Hahn is also reported with gifts and a pink umbrella theme.
Political experts offer mixed explanations for Truman's victory noting labor farm and broader voter sentiment as factors. The piece argues there is no single cause and cites Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois and Ohio as states where labor influence mattered, while nonlabor voters and farmers still shaped the outcome.
Thomas A Bailey analyzes personal motives behind vote choices in a large election. He cites fear of Wall Street busts, loyalty to Democratic traditions, sympathy for Truman, approval of New Deal ideas, views of Dewey, and even a voter’s dislike of a mustache as factors shaping ballots.
A devotional note cites James 5 16 urging confession to others for healing. It quotes a maxim on fervent prayer and recalls Hugh Miller noting prayer as a mighty instrument meeting infinite human needs and God’s sadness.
Washington November 13. A guide explains that if a National Service Life Insurance policy holder wants a lump sum at death, the insured must notify the VA. otherwise payments will be monthly. Aliens cannot enlist in the Army, and a path to citizenship remains required for service. The piece covers GI Bill timing, loan rates, basic training length, and alien draft eligibility.
This brief note covers preferred phrasing for purpose and grammar. It highlights pronunciation tips for globular and counsel, lists nautical synonyms, and urges practice to expand vocabulary with examples like vindicate and courtship of the Mexican duck as a graceful water activity.
Frederick community concert members receive reciprocal admissions to Winchester Virginia performances. The Winchester season opens January 10 with the Columbia Operatic Trio, Agnes Davis Carlos Sherman and Elwood Gary praised. Other acts include Ricardo Odnoposov March 7 and Whittemore Lowe March 28 with tickets honored in Waynesboro and Pa venues.
Sunday session of the Leaders Bible Class was led by C A Gilson with prayers by Rev Melvin T Tabler and Ray mond P Free. Sherman Bowers spoke on Prophecy of the Bible as Charles Hahn read scriptures. Attendance totaled 141 with Reds leading Blues in the Red Blue contest. Calvary Chest Fund gathered 1 006. Next Sunday Red Division Day features Captain Charles V Main and speaker Richard E Zimmerman with music.
The article lists visits to Mrs. Edward Davis and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Roger Davis, Pvt. Glenn E. Davis at Camp Pickett, and family members from Sikesville Frederick Washington Glen Echo Rockville Mt. Airy Hunting Hill and Mt. Airy. Included are Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gregg and others.
The Ladies Missionary Society held its regular November meeting at Mrs. Oscar Liitely’s home with 17 members and one visitor. Mrs. Leslie Masser served as president, readings by Mrs. Frank Korrell Jr., prayers led by Miss Anna Mae Kemp, a poem by Mrs. Masser, and Rev. Robert Easterday dismissed the gathering.
A medical column explains erysipelas caused by a streptococcus, mainly affecting the skin and often starting with fever. It notes age patterns, possible complications, and how sulfa drugs and penicillin improve outcomes. The doctor cannot answer individual reader questions but will address frequent inquiries daily.
Reports from all Hood College campus organizations were heard at the Fall Leadership Conference sponsored by Mortar Board. Representatives included Dr. Andrew G. Truxal Dean Elizabeth Eckhardt Mar Miss Mary Grace Helfenstein and Dr. Jane D McCarrell with Ruth Ritterhoff presiding and missing leaders reading summaries for W C A and the Extra Curricular Council.
The hostess served refreshments as the December meeting was scheduled to be held at Mrs Dorsey Burdette’s home.
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