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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1934
Page
4
An editorial reflection on Christopher Morley’s claim that God money and life are prime comforts, plus a proposed fourth consolation thoughts. It argues companionship as the ultimate solace and considers why people seek company in faith love wealth or solitude.
The fragmentary text cites Alied E Smith Pascism and Kenesaw Mountain Landis amid mentions of war fears and a World Series game. It also references officials like Be US Brien Leake and Judge Robert Cowie, with scattered lines about slums, weddings, and national affairs, lacking coherent narrative.
A letter to the editor from Beverly Bilis discusses Sunday sermons and church politics. The author mocks the shift of political talk from platform to pulpit and condemns proposals framed as fundamental principles, urging readers to elect Brother Jones to “read us out” of a moral mire.
Letters to the editor question relief efforts in Frederick county and challenge Mr. Greenstein’s claim of progress. They ask where meals will be cooked and who owns homes, noting landlords depend on rents for subsistence and taxes and urging housing considerations in policy.
Enlistees Jens Wills Lacry Turner Clarence Wetzel and Russell Hardman from Friend's Creek join the C C G C and depart from Frederick to Fort George Meade. Mrs Charles Shaughnessey hosted a card gathering. The fudge club met at Mrs E L Anonn Jr's home. A birthday dinner honored guests at the Overman home with Oscar and Mary. Attendees named include the Petere family, the Davies family, and the Arnold family of Hagerstown. A son born Friday to Mr and Mrs Reeves Blandford at Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa.
Columns recall county events with fair cake judges led by Mrs Baumgardner and Miss Stauffer, a celebrated Ohio victory rally, a central square public fountain completion, new five-candlepower lamps, a tire burst near Hagerstown endangering occupants, and a Girls High School senior class outing interrupted by mishaps.
A dated compilation lists births and deaths across years including Noah Webster 1756 and Marie Antoinette 1755 with other figures from politics science and arts. It also notes 1834 Parliament fire and 1846 Morton ether demonstration, plus today’s birthdays and a brief floroscope assessment.
Elisabeth Garber of Luray and many locals hosted and visited relatives across Poolesville and surrounding towns. The Poolesville Masonic Chapter met recently, Home Demonstration Clubs planned an all day session November 8 at the Poolesville school, and numerous guests from Baltimore Washington and Mount Rainier attended family gatherings and church activities.
Damascus and nearby areas report a fourteen birthday for William Fone. attendees include Ralph Gue, Philip B. Souder, Walter Souter, Henry Howard Waited, Levy, Bouder Harr, and Mer. and Mrs Miner Burna. Rally Day services at Damascus Methodist Church. Residents visit family in Baltimore and Virginia attend gatherings at Bergton and Phanuels Lutheran Church. Various trips and guests from Woodsite Cleveland Baltimore and Washington noted.
Dr Hubert Wade of Washington county is named as campaign manager for Dr Charles Ho Cantey in the Memoiretic primary, not Daniel Sullivan of Baltimore. Charles C Jones, political agent for Dr Conley, announced the clarification as Sullivan has been described as Conley campaign manager. Sullivan headed the Conley for Governor Club in Baltimore.
Va visits sister Mrs Edward Robinett while Dr and Mrs A G Elgin host relatives from Washington over weekend Reverend Owens and wife attend the Baltimore Conference. Mrs Darby and Mrs Allnutt visit Mrs Rod Darby of Barnesville. A large Colesville bridge party includes H M Williams Mrs G J Gray Elizabeth Garber and John Halt. Mrs Horlie and Mrs George Darby of Hyatlatown are guests of Mrs Jwins Hall.
Health guidance from Dr Morris Fishbein notes cold season risks for school children and outdoor workers. It urges adequate vitamins water and a gentle approach to bed rest and warmth, warns against harsh remedies, and discusses nasal care and cautious use of antiseptics.
Bruce Catton discusses the search for the real American novel from the Midwest and highlights Ruth Suckow’s Town life novel The Folks as a strong candidate. He notes the era’s critics expect a regional epic and praises Suckow’s vigorous, warmly human writing.
A historical portrait of Washington Square in Greenwich Village detailing its evolution from a militia site to a fashionable enclave. It notes notable residents including Poe and James, the long tenure of Madame Blanchard, and the rise of the Strunsky family as powerful landlords with a gallery of tenants and a sprawling Sunday dinner network.
The piece portrays a small town family facing hardship and fading ties as the next generation disperses to New York and Chicago. It contrasts enduring frugality with drift toward dullness, tracing a scene familiar to many Americans and the pioneers who settled this country.
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