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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1938
Page
9
Unofficial returns from 34 of 19 precincts show Republicans ahead on registration day with a net gain for the GOP, while Democrats maintain a larger preexisting lead. No county reports yet. final tallies due after revision day October 18.
Two dressings accompany endive. Mix two tablespoons currant jelly with one third cup salad dressing or mayonnaise and add two tablespoons heavy cream whipped. Arrange endive on sliced oranges and pass the dressing.
The October U.S. regular issue lineup includes 4-cent Heree on Oct 6 blue 15-cent Buchanan Oct 13 gray 16-cent Lincoln Oct 20 black and 17-cent Johnson Oct 27 crimson. First day sales of the 13-cent Fillmore at Washington totaled 14,832.22 from 114,094 stamps with about 59,000 first day covers canceled. A 1939 catalog study shows net world stamp price advances near 8000 across 227 governments and recessions about 1300 across 58. The United States accounts for 775 of the world advance. The rare British Guiana No 13 opens at 37,500, from Arthur Hind’s collection, with only one copy known. Postmaster General Marley designates Get. 2-8 as National Letter Writing Week to boost postal use. Copyright 1933 NEA Service.
Montgomery County Commissioners settled an altercation between two county clerks Beverley Wiltshire and John Williams without legal action. Warrants were withdrawn and the case closed. The board also addressed a cream sale timing issue with county farm women’s markets and approved October welfare payments totaling 2892.22 dollars for old age assistance, aid to dependent children, needy blind, funerals, and administrative costs.
Approximately 250 members and guests of the Leaders Bible Class of Calvary Methodist Episcopal church gathered in the parish hall Tuesday to mark the class twenty sixth anniversary. Speakers included R Paul Smith of Potomac Edison and Rev Nevin Smith. tribute was paid to C Albert Gilson. Music by a Hagerstown quartet complemented remarks by Edward Mantz and Helen Eichelberger.
Scheetz testified to damages claimed for the house and site after moving by State Contracting Company for the State Roads Commission. He listed $500 for frame damage, $29 for picture frames, $400 for reduced front yard, plus losses to trees, grape arbor, dirt, and missing concrete foundation and cellar. Witnesses described a dynamite blast and the house being moved, with disputes over alignment and repairs. His son said the house nearly toppled and twisted during the move and remained out of plumb.
For 30 years Petersons Ointment has brought relief from itching pimples rashes and eczema due to external causes. A trial shows itching stops quickly and skin improves after application. It is effective for itching of feet and cracks between toes. Priced 35c at all druggists with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
Miss Ida Kelley from Chicago returns to Buckerstown area after about 45 years away. A reception at Raymond E. Kelley home notes her unexpected August 24 arrival. Guests include Lizzie Lenhart and Purdy relatives while plans for a Purdy family reunion are discussed. Miss Kelley works in Frederick at the law office of William W. McCallum.
A party at Mt Pleasant home honored Roy Garver on his ninth birthday hosted by his wife and the Smiths. Attendees included the Garvers, the Smiths, the Reileys, the Stitely family, Strausburgs, Snyder, Baker, Winebrenner and their children. The article notes Sardinia’s custom of animal witnesses in court.
The jury pool includes Byron E. Free Henry D. Lakin Howard W. Cantwell Samuel H. Young George R. Bidle Clarence E. Long Virgil R. Eaton Samuel C. Eaton Paul D. Simpson Silas H. Cramer Henry Boyle Luther E. Feaga. The report notes damage to trees tied to dirt dumping in the area.
Elkton Md Oct 4 Marrying parsons in Gretna Green fashion saw September yield 2234 marriage licenses at $2 each the towns best month in 25 years. Court records show August had 1072 licenses issued. A Baltimore debate on extending marriage legislation led to a referendum to approve State law, with clergy, social workers and lawyers forming committees to back the measure in Frederick and other communities.
Mildred South Smith of Walkersville is named to the University of Maryland orientation committee for freshmen jails. She serves as treasurer of Alpha Delta Club and as secretary and treasurer of the Women's Athione Leena. She is a member of Lutheran Club Women's Chorus Opera Club Grange and Dormitory B's representative on the Women's League and has earned a letter M for outstanding work. She is a senior in the College of Education. Boys and girls are taller after age 14.
Baltimore October 4 Two hundred nineteen persons have applied for one job as a secretary stenographer in the State Civil Service Records of the State Employment Commissioner’s office showed today that only one vacancy exists at the Sailoury State Teachers College Officers aged the rest of those who passed a stiff examination would be placed on an eligible list from which future vacancies would be titled as they occur.
A New Ham Flavor suggests spreading prepared mustard on sliced smoked ham, then covering with strained honey and a light dusting of powdered cloves and cinnamon. Bake or broil until the ham is very tender.
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