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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
4
A reader 24 years old seeks more personal liberty from her parents who limit outings and weddings. Dorothy Dix urges emancipation, noting maturity and self-support justify independence and dating. The column also addresses an 18 year old engaged woman and an older sister's jealousy, advising stable engagement despite family dynamics.
Frederick begins another Community Chest campaign to support seven agencies including the Salvation Army Boy Scouts and Y M C A with a goal of 27950. Volunteers of 300 plan the drive and urge donations and prompt pledges while linking the dove symbol to meekness and peace.
In Hagerstown the trolley line project to South Mountain advances as a potential link to Frederick County lines. Market offerings include peppers and roasting ears with apples at 40 to 50 cents per peck. Butter and eggs hold at 18 cents. A curios desnut burr with seven chestnuts is noted, plus a shipment of plants to New York. An advertisement promotes rents at a bargain. The unexpired lease of the Philpot House, once occupied by West Churcher, is mentioned.
A huge public turnout marked the Frederick fair with an estimated 20 000 to 25 000 attendees on Wednesday and record receipts on the second day. Dr Albert Austin Pearce and Miss Mary Eleanor Gould of Shreveport La wed in Washington at St Alban's Cathedral Bethlehem Chapel. Horses swept all races on day two before about 3 000 spectators as city officials weigh a building code to regulate one story structures on main streets.
The American Red Cross will merge its North Atlantic area office in New York with the Eastern area HQ in Alexandria Virginia next spring. President Basil O Connor says the move saves about 3000 annually and keeps field staff and services intact across Maine to Delaware and Indiana to Virginia even as oversight shifts to a centralized leadership.
The W S of the Bolivar Methodist church met at Mrs. Fannie B. Loman’s home with 23 members and two visitors. Jeannie Snider was named interim secretary replacing Sadie Benjamin who is away in Silver Spring. Nearby visits included Mr. and Mrs. B C Spensler and others in Washington and Silver Spring.
The Frederick County Children’s Aid Society is one of seven agencies in the Community Chest annual appeal starting October 18. The article notes foster homes in county, the need to reclaim problematic parents, and the role of social workers in protecting child welfare through adoption, guardianship, and support for abused or neglected children. It highlights a case of baby Susan placed with a childless couple, the natural mother’s new life, and a staff of case workers led by Mrs. C Roderick with officers including Charles M Mathias and Virgil Doub.
The Charlesville Homemakers Club, with eleven members and two visitors, met with Mrs. Harry Remsburg as hostess. The session included scripture, a plan to collect gifts for a Frederick Home for the Aged, and a demonstration on Company Dinners by Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Harry Remsburg.
Meeting proceedings show Mrs. George Weast opening with a song, roll call, and a $2 donation to the Children's Aid Society. Activities include a slogan contest won by Mrs. Aubrey Davis, displays from the Dutch family, and a tailoring class update in Frederick. Next meeting set for Tuesday afternoon October 19.
Personal notices list births marriages anniversaries and social events. Families mentioned include Staley Dobie Cramer Luhn Morgan Remsberg Orrison and Seccombe with relatives in Frederick Powell Carmel Leesburg Princeton and Lawtonsville. Two sailors and students are noted with connections to Greenbrier and naval service. The piece records dances and greetings around mid October.
A reprint of Benjamin Franklin’s epitaph in his own handwriting is on display in the lobby of the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick. The piece, lent by Colonel Richard Gimbel to the Freedom Train, showcases Franklin’s concise humor and clear self expression. The note mentions the United States land area as 2 977 125 square miles and notes adjournment to meet next month at the hall.
In Washington a secret push to back Franco faces opposition over Spain’s military weakness and strategic value. Forrestal says U.S. Navy control of the Mediterranean would keep oil flowing, while backing Madrid remains debated amid diplomacy and industry ties.
A capacity audience of 230 attended the Seventh Day Adventist church service led by MS OK Eckenroth from Washington. The talk series continues each Sunday with participation from the Seminary field school and music by Mrs Eckernst and the Gospelaires. Donald Mackentosh of Lawton, Oxia, is set to speak next Sunday on The Security of Modern Man. A regional conference hosted by the Baltimore Association for Childhood Education is planned for October 30 at Eastern High School with branches from several states. The theme is Human Relations.
Washington Oct 18 NEA correspondent compares Truman and Dewey stance by stance on minimum wage social security cost of living housing and Taft Hartley law highlighting Truman specific plans vs Dewey general promises and noting past congress actions. The piece outlines differences in how to implement policies and the potential influence of Congress on outcomes.
Hood College held a YWCA recognition service at Brodbeck Hall to dedicate new students to Christian life. Miss Susan Neal led the candle ceremony, with major cabinet and new members lighting from a single flame. The event featured the hymn Follow the Gleam and closed with a candlelit procession.
A street survey in Frederick County shows six residents naming their radio favorites. Mrs Archie Fogle lists We the People. Mrs Frank Geisbert cites time limits. Ralph Bitzer leans toward The Lone Ranger. Everest Duvall praises humorous shows. Newton Ester prefers It Pays to Be Ignorant. M O Green enjoys Crosby singing on radio programs.
This decoration for military merit was established by George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782 when it was first awarded. Only three men, all non commissioned officers, received the tribute then.
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