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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
4
The Census Bureau notes home ownership rose from 44 percent in 1849 to 55 percent in 1947, arguing the home strengthens family health and civic ties, while warning a trend toward purchasing by those who may barely afford it could risk economic stability during recessions.
A letters page column reviews whether a woman should pursue a man or wait for him to propose. It discusses traditional courting roles, the idea of men doing the pursuing, and the quirks of widow and married life, with multiple reader questions answered in a dated, advisory tone.
Fifty years ago local items note a Ridgeville bicycle club run after Thanksgiving and a gymnasium to be set up at the club house. Undertaker Mr Etchison of Jefferson was kicked in the stomach by a horse on Chas Shafer’s farm. Electric bells planned for Civ Hotel. County Commissioners approve a new bridge over a creek near Elerton after inspection. Dressed ducks sold 35 cents each, turkeys scarce, apples at 60 cents a bushel.
Twenty years ago the News reports an illustrated lecture on Labrador by Sir Wilfred Grenfell, famed medical missionary. About 500 people attended in Winchester Hall as Grenfell spoke on his work in the United States.
A reflective piece contrasts Raphael the artist with a humble woman and a dying infant, arguing both manifest gifts to God through faith and labor. It notes the children's home, parental care, and the idea that even a brief life holds purpose within divine providence. Also mentions that ninety percent of milk sold to Americans is pasteurized.
Washington Daybook reports Truman intervened to steer Palestine policy toward UN supervised partition, surpassing Secretary Marshall. The move unsettled State Department, spurred Arab and Jewish lobbying, and sparked a pivotal shift in early U.N. negotiations as Washington sought to influence the 1948 election context.
Washington warns Republicans cannot oppose President Truman's foreign aid and wage policy without presenting their own program. The piece argues voters will blame the party in power for high living costs if it blocks or approves the plan and notes wage and price control shifts mirror wartime policy.
R T Kincaid spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel about accelerating topsoil loss in Frederick County. He outlined conservation methods such as terracing contour plowing crop rotation irrigation and windbreaks and noted 16 ponds aid water supply. He warned that falling watertables threaten industry and agriculture and urged every effort to hold soil to capture rainfall.
President Truman will not change sides at the Army Navy game to avoid field confusion. He will sit on the Army side for the entire contest at Municipal Stadium as Navy hosts.
A formal wedding at Christ Lutheran Church Washington October 15 united Miss Carolyn Brayton and Alton C. Whitmore Jr. in a ceremony led by Rev William Bruening. The couple resides at 3038 Monroe Street NW Washington with attendants Florence Heard Doris Laizure and J Irvin Zimmerman.
Personal Joseph Ralph Moudry, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moudry of 218 West South Street, has reported for training at its Meteriai ng Center. Reginald Lenz reports the birth of a son on November 17 at the Fred enck Memorial Hospital. Mother and Daughter are doing nicely. Reaves has tied as a patient to the ias the result of a severe injury to the back of his right hand received while splitting wood.
Arthur Grove of West South street was admitted to St Agnee Hospital Baltimore on Wednesday for medical treatment. Dr Glenn Bond of Johnsville, injured last Thursday by a five ton road roller while with the County Roads force, is reported in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Market prices for Wheat Corn and Barley are listed.
Babson Park Mass November 20. Rethinking the Third International you must act against communism and defend democracy. The piece argues democracies need renewed zeal from businessmen workers and educators to resist Soviet tactics and preserve freedom of enterprise.
The Thurmont Homemaker's Club met at Mrs Effie Creager's home with twenty two members present. Miss Lou Davis demonstrated color in floor covering and color design ideas while officers were nominated and a Christmas tea plan outlined for December with funds allocated for kitchen equipment and entertainment.
The report notes none precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am today and a November total of 4.18 inches. Yesterday's high was 59 and 26 low last night with a 51 and 23 year-ago comparison. Sunset 4:53 pm sunrise 7:00 am moonrise 1:43 pm rivers Monocacy clear at Buckerstown Dam and Potomac at Roake point in doubt.
Chronic alcoholics are labeled as ill rather than predatory drinkers, with AA guidance noting relapse is common and sobriety comes from treatment, not punishment. The piece contrasts chronic alcoholism with heavy drinking and stresses early acknowledgment for rehabilitation.
The Hood College Town Hall sponsors a two session seminar on the Marshall Plan for Europe on Nov 22. Economics head Dr Oliver Reddick will host participants from Goucher College State Department Social Security and International Monetary Fund among others in informal discussions from 2:30-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm.
Calvary parish opens rehearsals for two Christmas pageants to be staged December 27. The chapel choir and adult choir will lead music under Mrs Lillian Braun Sart with Mrs Clyde Thomas at the piano. Directors include Mrs R Ames Hendrickson, Mr William Kemp and Miss Alta Ice. Cast lists include Betty Schwartz, Priscilla Wilcoxon, N Edward Lightner, Ruby Nicholas, Barbara Schwartz, Kenneth Hice, Lee Lockard, Charles Smith and Robert Kline. The program starts December 21 at seven with a Sunday school program, then the pageant followed by carol singing tours.
A reader from Lufbucrrow praises a local dentist for honest service and helpfulness. The note highlights relief from dental pain and trust in the practitioner's skilled work, despite admitting some discomforts during procedures. Endorses the dentist’s dependable support in times of need.
In Miami, Charles Alzanas 63 leaped into the ring to shield his son Harold 31 and daughter Hilda 36 after they fell 33 feet from a high wire without a safety net. Harold and Hilda were badly hurt. Charles suffered a broken neck and Harold two fractured vertebrae. About 1600 spectators watched the finale of the season.
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