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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1942
Page
4
A wartime reminder urges cautious purchasing of civilian goods to avoid shortages. It notes production will continue at high volumes while some items face limits and warns against stockpiling for weeks or months.
Thomas Brigance a U S Army designer and former New York retailer urges American women to avoid military looks and drab colors. He advises feminine stylish outfits for furloughs and praises cosmetics to support war morale while noting wartime fashion guidance from Britain.
The article warns senders to mail Christmas gifts early due to disrupted train schedules from troop movements and a lack of extra postal clerks. It notes uncertainty in delivery times nationwide and urges planning ahead to avoid late arrivals.
Predictions indicate a smaller Christmas tree supply as labor and transport difficulties curb availability. The simple evergreen adds cheer in homes, with decorations delighting children and aging residents alike, as communities hope for enough trees for all who want one this season.
In a wartime civics note, N A Lufburrow argues that Hitler’s regime failed to win respect or freedom for conquered peoples. He asserts that no nation gains true liberty by force and predicts the regime’s collapse as events prove these rights are sacred to all.
Quoted lines reflect on humbling pride and the Lord’s exaltation. The text contrasts human conceit with a theophanic encounter, invoking Isaiah 2 11 and Emerson’s paraphrase about meeting God in the bush and the reverence due to the divine.
Fifty years ago wagons crowded East Patrick Street as farmers sold wheat to dealers. The top price to meet expiring contracts is 70 ½ cents per bushel. Unknown thieves entered Edgar L Miller of South Market Street and stole coal, chased to Lampbright's alley where pursuit ended. A new floor is being laid on Carroll Street Bridge over Carroll Creek today. In literary notes the Life of Barbara Frinchie is called a fallacious and inaccurate record.
Twenty years ago the Celumne of the News notes the Presbyterian Church has extended a call to Rev Theophilus Gachr of Yellow Springs Ohio to become pastor here It is not expected he will be installed before January 1. A high class development is planned for Frederick West College Terrace in College Park ten acres to be divided into about 32 building lots. There are social and civic notices including Thanksgiving events football game reel race and entertainment plans at local venues.
The piece argues that Nazi Germany faces a unified Allied offensive across multiple theaters led by Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. It highlights campaigns in Africa and the Mediterranean, further heavy fighting in the South Pacific and Burma, and the pivotal Russian defense at Stalingrad shaping the broader war pattern and potential Italian upheaval.
A compact note on correct usage and pronunciation of English words. It highlights indispensable as absolutely necessary and cites a quote about genius emphasizing understanding, feeling, and perseverance.
Report shows 0.75 inches of rain in the last 24 hours ending 8 am with November year to date at 2.29 inches. High yesterday 37 and low last night 38. by contrast last year’s highs and lows were 1 and 36. Sunset today 5:48 p m.
Edson notes the prewar US had about one doctor per 1,000 people, with wide state variation. As wartime recruitment tightens civilian care, about 60,000 doctors remain to serve 120 million civilians, prompting changes in quotas and deployment across states.
Today marks anniversaries of figures such as Samuel Seabury Mark Twain and John McCrea with births and deaths noted and treaties and wars listed from 1782 1830 1838 1918 1927 1936 1939 Racing through the historical notes are Birthdays for figures like Daniel A Poling Douglas W Johnson Karl T Waugh Anthony J Dimond and others with a brief horoscope style reflection on today’s mood and fortunes.
Local chapter of the Greek War Relief Association gathered Friday evening at the YMCA. Attendees included Dr. Joseph H. Appie Rev Dr Henri L G Kief fer Casper E Choe Dr. Bertha Loomis Esther Shaw Dr. Mabel Buthop Gus Vatilion and Miss Elizabeth Hargett. Guests were Mrs William Vaci Inou and Angelo Carron.
George Brooks brother of Phillips Brooks found faith deepened by Civil War battle experiences He recalled in Kingston under heavy fire Jesus appearing to him and holding his soul The piece reflects on war arousing religious awakening and its mixed effects on faith.
A Sunday evening party at 30 Wisner Street celebrated Mrs Thomas H Zimmerman’s 31st birthday with a three tier cake and gifts. Attendees included many Zimmmers Shanks Albrights and Fischers plus Viola Shank and other relatives. Also reported were two car side swiping incidents on West Fourth Street involving Charles M L Redmond and Thomas L Zimmerman. Police charged Redmond with failing to keep right. hearing set tonight. No injuries reported. The piece ends noting tea drinking’s link to fine English porcelain.
Manhattan offers visiting servicemen free Broadway shows meals and tours through the Defense Recreation Center at Park Avenue and 40th Street. Volunteers announce free tickets to theatre, films, concerts, and events as 5,000 men daily use lounges, clubs, and services across the city.
Baltimore November 29 Senator Millard E. Tydings warned that only a miracle could end the European war in 1943 despite optimistic talk of a 1944 victory. He spoke amid news of nationwide gas rationing beginning December 1 and noted the long road to Berlin. Major John H. King from Bethesda reported for active duty at Selfridge Field Michigan and Lieutenant J F Gates Clarke of Takoma Park was named commander at Camp Lee Virginia. A chimney fire near Frederick damaged the west wall of a tenant house owned by Richard Hargett, the loss described as minor and insured.
The Q and A item presents figures: 500 ships needed to move 500000 troops with supplies. world Protestant population about 135000000. Clas Thunberg first mile record 2 38.2 while indoor record is 2 41.2 shared by Wood and Robson. fabric and energy questions cover skirt width 72 inches under WPB rules and drying heat efficiency noting dull surfaces absorb more heat than bright ones.
Delmar E. Biffle and Nadine Ohler received a marriage license in Westminster. George N. Barnes and Doris Owings secured a license in Taneytown.
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