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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1947
Page
4
Dorothy Dix admonishes a man engaged for two years who keeps delaying marriage for a shared apartment, a fiancee living elsewhere, and a boss-promised raise. She argues true love is absent, urges breaking the engagement, and cautions against continuing a friend-propelled union that harms both and invites gossip.
The Herter committee recommends a systematic review of foreign aid resources to secure repayment in kind. It cites Labrazor iron ore, Venezuelan oil, and chrome and nickel from New Caledonia as examples, arguing fair exchange could offset aid costs while expanding American access to global resources. The report suggests broader resource discoveries could be traded for U S aid, inviting further exploration.
Fifty years ago on November 29 1897 local items report a retirement parade for Frederick Circuit Court clerk John L Jordan with deputies presenting a silver tea service. New Clerk Douglass H Hargett names appointees and keeps two old officials. Register of Wills SAYLOR appoints deputies E G Haven and Elmer J Smith. Sheriff-elect Patterson makes James W Robinson riding deputy and Samuel Rowe riding deputy. Thanksgiving Day baseball between Creagerstown Monocacy Valley Stars and Walkersville High School ends 6 4 in five innings. A Jefferson pike running race features three Frederick dealers horses Fannie J Bunny owned by Buzz Jones Bar owned by Charles McFeary and a Cap Utterback stallion. McHenry horse wins by 17 yards. purse $36.
Local column notes 1930 election candidate Russell E Lighti would retire as register of wills and be replaced by Charles Ostermo offic e. North Market Street reports a pedestrian struck by a car injuring her. Nine locals join a deer hunting trip to Seven Mountains PA. some plan to meet hunters in Maine. Dr Frank D Worthington buys a West Fourth Street home from John W Grove. possession set for April 1.
Carl Edward Garver was found guilty of drunken driving and reckless driving by Magistrate William J. Stoner on Friday night in Thurmont. He was fined $100 for drunken driving and $5 for reckless driving after a Route 15 crash that damaged a car and pole, with no injuries reported to four occupants. The report notes unrelated language observations and a line about the English walnut.
TRIS COFFIN reports on Byron Wilson mobilizing against Geneva tariff cuts and Senator Will Clayton promoting free trade. House voices protest over wool and textile impacts while Frank Barrett blasts low tariffs. Other items include Taber’s Florida trip, Truman program talk, and Eisenhower’s emerging presidential support.
Washington discusses a clash between the printers' union and employers over union shops and open hiring. Law, wages, apprenticeship limits, and hours are debated as fears rise of disruption to decades of labor relations. Union bosses, critics say, seek control over hiring and membership.
Doctor writes that rural school children deserve equal health protection with city kids but exams and follow ups are often missing due to limited community medical resources. He urges hiring a health education expert for the district, school based exams every three years, parent cooperation, and targeted actions to correct defects rather than mere lineups. Additional items note Santa letter recipients Hunter F. and Earl Staley.
An odd scene unfolds as a medal gnome elicits smiles and laughter while the General remains unpinned. P S Evans, lacking nerve, slips the button into his hand rather than affixing it himself.
A informal survey of six residents shows broad support for a city county kitchen inspection system to protect patrons. Some doubt its value, arguing it may simply create public payroll jobs. Respondents favored regular inspections, with mixed certainty about effectiveness.
The girl about town reports a bustling scene with football in Philadelphia and local party plans. Many events, dedications, and notices follow from Rotarians to Redskin guests, while cold weather and holiday preparations unfold across Frederick with parades, fairs, and church drives.
Record of 24 hour precipitation ending today at 1 am. November totals rising. Yesterday high 50, prior year 24. Last night low 21, prior year 29. Sunset 148 pm, sunrise 7 16 am. Moonrise 7 91 pm, moonset 9 50 am. Rivers Monocacy and Potomac clear at Buckerstown Dam and Point of Rocks.
In Washington on November 29 Major Thomas M. Nial outlines how converting term NSLI to ordinary life or 20 pay life affects costs. He uses Jerry K’s case to show that while premiums rise, cash value accumulates and loans or paid up policies can redeem the extra expense.
Concerns good teaching and the lasting influence of teachers on our lives. The piece argues teachers shape values more than parents and calls for more funding for education over material comfort. It recalls a great early American teacher in a Pennsylvania college and honors enduring dedication to teaching.
A shed on the Wilfred Hoe property, one mile north of Hyattstown, burned Friday around 5 pm. Hyattstown Fire Company with two booster streams extinguished the blaze, which started when two brush fires got out of control. Damage described as slight.
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