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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
4
A 1943 edition notice states Associated Press dispatches and local news are property of The News. It warns against republishing sensitive material and invites corrections for any misprints or erroneous characters. The paper is published in Frederick Maryland and is mailed as second class.
The article notes American Airlines seeks New York Boston London and Chicago Detroit Boston London routes while Northwest Airlines files for a trans Pacific Tokyo service. It predicts rapid civilian airline growth, with airports hosting crowds watching planes and relatives flying to Paris within a day. The piece contrasts current Army Navy transoceanic shuttling with future civilian flights.
The piece recalls the October 11 1871 Great Chicago Fire with 15000 buildings lost and 196 million dollars in damage. It links Fire Prevention Week to wartime changes and discusses insured losses, recklessness, and safety habits while warning of risks as cities grow and production surges. It also notes spring pig market pressures and transport shortages impacting livestock movement and rail freight capacity.
Cuban delegation left Washington without a molasses pact to supply 180 million gallons for industrial alcohol. Talks with the Defense Supplies Corp. stalled over price, with Cuba asking far less than the U S ceiling, jeopardizing wheat conservation goals and Caribbean shipping gains.
Officials warn that farmers could be forced to move hogs to railroad yards as drought tightens livestock markets. The note implies serious effort and expected resistance from the hogs during such drives.
The column notes Fair week guests arriving at hotels and boarding houses with crooks and miscreants starting to appear The mayor plans ten special policemen This county prohibitionists chapter meets at Junior Hall nominating Charles E Tfert for Sheriff and delegates for the House of Delegates The 33rd Frederick Fair opens with a parade led by Chief Marshal C E T Best Prof Flock’s band from City Hotel The world's champion swordsman Capt Dunc Co Ross and Major Robert F Reid to exhibit daily at 2 pm at the fairgrounds Bank reports total deposits across five Frederick banks reach 1 949 02] 49
A long jumble of birth and death dates for figures like John Clarke George Abernethy and Eddie Rickenbacker appears with scattered notes on historic events. It includes enlistment pushes, the Great Chicago Fire, Sgt Alvin York actions, early air races, and naval treaties plus a horoscope and an Army base address.
A letter to Mrs G M Grayson from Kenneth McClelland describes a recent Japanese disaster vividly. The note mentions Kenneth and Mrs McCrell, formerly Betlina Grayson, en route to Sperabaya Java.
MIKKELL SIMPSON reports a major Russian push in the Velikie Luki to Nevel area threatens to breach the German north front. Nevel’s fall could force a rapid retreat toward the Peipus Lake region and reshape the Leningrad corridor amid looming winter fighting.
Rising to new heights the article uses the hawk’s ascent over attacking crows as a metaphor for facing temptation. It discusses avoiding crowds and alcohol, noting wiser paths rise above pressure rather than meet it directly. Augustine is referenced as a cautionary example.
A letter from A. Lubburrow urges readers to swat flies buzzing near food as a method to maintain appetite and prevent contamination. It discusses steady effort, positioning, and the role of insects in spreading germs while advising practical pest control at meals.
Five senators, Brewster of Maine, Hurself of Georgia, Candler of Kentucky, Lodge of Massachusetts, and an unnamed New York Democrat, returned from world briefing trips with observations on the war effort. They stressed a free Congress visiting fronts and informing lawmakers, and noted potential future peacetime parliamentary exchanges.
Dr Thomas D Masters explains how cold weather harms skin and outlines common reactions including chilblain frostbite and inflammation. He notes normal cooling defense, risks of prolonged exposure, and the lack of proven treatments beyond basic care. He warns about redness swelling pain and potential progression to more serious tissue damage.
The text stresses warming frostbitten tissue slowly to restore blood flow and warmth. It warns against rubbing or friction and notes light bandaging may be used after warming to reduce painful vascular reactions, comparing frostbite care to burn or scald management.
The Thelma E Mantell vs John R Manuell case shows a bill of complaint for absolute divorce alimony and counsel fee. Marriage licenses issued include Ernest Stafford colored 2 in Plaquemine La and Hattie Lee Miller 25 colored Fredericksburg Va. Deeds recorded show Howard R Clay to Raymond G Brown Sr and wife county 10 dollars, John J Whitmore to Agnes Viola Whitmore county 10 dollars, Florence G Riddlemoser and husband to Raymond Molesworth and wife county 10 dollars.
The W S C S of Araby Chapel met October 4 at 8 p m in the Parish Hall with Mrs Maynard Ansherman as hostess. Mrs Edna Rice, president, led devotionals and scripture reading. Plans were completed for the October 17 Home Coming and a social hour followed with a Mizpah benediction. The next meeting is November 1 with Mrs Charles Ausherman as hostess. A pig prize was won by Miss June Rice.
Members and families of the Faithful Few Class of the Lutheran church school enjoyed a Friday dinner on September 30. Capsule sisters were revealed and gifts exchanged. children then played games with prizes awarded to listed attendees and family members.
The Johnsville Women’s Club met at Mrs. William Anders home with Mrs. An ders and Mrs. Calvin Renner as hostesses. President Mrs. David Kohn led the gathering, discussions covered spiritual basis of the New World Order and Winning Peace, and a clothing school was announced to start before November 15 with sewing lessons offered. The next meeting is set for October 19 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Paul Grossnickel hosting.
The Buckeystown W C T U met in the Buckeystown Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J B Jones presiding. Plans were made to send Christmas gifts to soldiers and sailors in hospitals. Miss Annie Poole directed the program including several songs readings and prayers.
The resignation of Right Rev. Hunter Wyatt-Brown D D Bishop of Harrisburg due to illness was accepted by the House of Bishops at the General Convention in Cleveland Ohio. Right Rev J Thomas Heissland D D automatically became Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
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