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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News appears as an independent newspaper with editorial contact for readers to submit news notes. The page shows a masthead line about publication, location Maryland, and a notice inviting communication to the editor.
A Thursday October 20 1998 column argues over progressive education and its methods. It cites Dr Garry Cleveland Myers urging teachers not to mock students who stumble in class, stressing courtesy shapes learning and recalls Einstein once a shy pupil who became renowned.
A letter from MinS. Harry F. Shipley of Frederick argues for better urban school funding, criticizes extra charges for equipment and services, and calls for more teachers, playgrounds, nurses, and school telephones. He denounces political figures and urges community leaders to cooperate with PTAs and similar groups to improve Frederick city public schools.
A devotional line cites Psalms 69 5 about divine knowledge of foolishness and sins and urges mindful conduct as all deeds are observed by God in heaven and on earth.
A Babson Syndicate column uses a savages peace conference and a war club as a metaphor urging couples to split the war club of angry words. It argues many families would be happier if quarrels and harsh speech were dismantled into harmless keepsakes.
A collection of remarks includes Aubrey Williams predicting rising employment nationwide while praising a deputy WPA administrator. Lady Tweedsmuir comments on her husband as a detective. Dr John Haynes Holmes discusses a future harmony between Communism and democracy. John Oresky laments his wife’s flute theft, noting jealousy over his fate and music.
Local items from the Oct 20 1888 Frederick column note a 1200-person Democratic parade with Cleveland Thurman banners and slogans. The same day a fierce windstorm nearly a cyclone wrecked Joshua Dill’s stable, blew doors from Hagan Bros, tore roofing from George L Cramer’s home, and damaged fencing at Neidig and Muller residences.
A morning fire in a North Market Street restaurant kitchen caused extensive damage to the rear of the property owned by James Carros. Damage extended to nearby stores including Henry K. C. Fox and A. E. Fisher, plus Muhinix’s rug storage and harness shop. The report notes casualties or further details are unavailable.
Roger W. Babson argues Hitler could trigger a new era of prosperity if he shifts focus to economic rebuilding in Germany. He recalls wartime Europe, notes Belgium’s prosperity and France’s fear, and predicts possible shifts in German policy toward trade and industry, suggesting a potential global boom if Germany stabilizes its economy.
Daily lesson covers correct usage of whereabouts as a singular noun and mispronunciations of Java, common misspellings occult occult oculist, and lists synonyms such as ghostly spectral and phantom. It urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily with a Colton quote about execrable and excellent.
A reflective verse by N. A. Lufburrow ponders how the starry heavens remain constant as the world endures war and strife. The poem contrasts peaceful celestial beauty with human violence and asks who understands the stars' meaning.
The Parkway Parent-Teacher Association convened at Parkway School Tuesday evening with Benjamin B. Rosenstock presiding in President Russell H. Mac Cain's absence. After a brief business session, a program by primary children followed, including a playlet The Affiliated Newspaper. The principal announced Bundle Week for September 24, and the next gathering will be in November with a party replacing the usual meeting.
The park dug up for bomb proof shelters is named after a well known fiction character who used an alias for crime. The character and creator, along with the book title, are required to answer.
A digest of historical figures born across years from Christopher Wren in 1632 to Daniel Sickles in 1819, noting their roles as architects, publishers, physicians, soldiers, lawyers, and politicians, with dates of birth and death and brief career descriptions.
The excerpt lists events from 1818 to 1937 including the joint occupation of Oregon by the United States and Britain, Florida cession by Spain to the US in 1820 via Swain, Goodyear patent in 1838, Elisha Root’s axis hammer eye punching machine, the 880 Morey Letter forged in Garfield’s name favoring Chinese immigration, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute as the first vocational school in 1683, Chicago Mayor Thompson’s 1927Libraries inquiry, FDR 1932 campaign critique of Republicans, and stock market gains in 1937.
A compiled notice cites prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Prof John Dewey of Columbia born in Burlington Vermont 79. Dr John C Merriam president Carnegie Institution Washington born Hopkinton Iowa 69. Charles H March of Litchfield Minnesota FTC member born Cedar Mills Minnesota 68. U S Senator Sherman Minton Indiana born Georgetown Indiana 48. Edgar Selwyn New York theatrical producer born Cincinnati 63. Frances Keller New York sociologist author born Columbus Ohio 65. Thomas N McCarter Newark corporation head born there 81.
A degree of benevolence and simplicity marks today. The native will befriend strangers and comfort mourners while caring for self. Promised ability to execute may enhance reputation and bring some fortune.
A brief etiquette Q and A asks whether to join roughing it trips, if women deserve special treatment, praising others, sharing trip details, and showing family films. It offers choices and marks correct answers as 3 No, 2 No, 3 Yes, 4 Yes, 5 Yes, with a capstone best solution from Capstight NEA Service.
New York October premiere at Plymouth Theater draws unprecedented ovation for Raymond Massey as Abraham Lincoln. Review lauds Sherwood massed talent, cites Lincoln’s humanity and tragedy from New Salem to Springfield. Also notes marathon Hamlet by Maurice Evans and Wilde on Broadway drawing strong praise.
Dr J A Blue reports on 56 residents of the dust bowl area showing mainly mental distress, chest tightness, coughing, throat irritation, and eye irritation during dusty periods. Kansas records show higher respiratory deaths, while Oklahoma Pan-Handle had fewer influenza and pneumonia deaths despite longer dust events. Dust appears to worsen allergies and lung inflammation with potential risk of silicosis later.
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