Jones at the Office Soap Opera Keeps Wives Curious
Boyle reports a humorous poll of American husbands on how they explain daily work life to their wives. The piece notes wives seek details, men improvise with invented characters like Jones, and an old timer credits soap operas and imagination for bridging home and office worlds.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Jones
Summer Ends as Labor Day Passes
Summer’s practical end arrives with Labor Day. Schools reopen soon and tourist traffic drops. Vacation spots scale back or close, and fall rhythms begin though autumn officially starts September 21.
Life of Leisure and Men Under Forty
A survey of 3,000 men finds younger workers dream of easy times while older workers fear forced retirement. Only one in four American breadwinners plans to retire at 65, with most preferring to keep working or shift hours. Rising life expectancy and costly pensions drive the shift, yet many seek meaningful leisure when possible.
Greatest Power in the World
A Daily Bread meditation relates Dr. A J Gordon’s tale of Niagara Falls. An American shows a guide the “greatest unused power” in the world at the falls, but the Englishman replies the Holy Spirit of the Living God is the greatest unused power.
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A. Purnell Bailey
Eardl
A. J. Gordon
Niagara Whirlpool
Niagara Falls
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Sept 5 1901
Local items note Uncle Her at the Frederick Opera House drawing a large crowd with Frank B Adams as star and manager. Key Monument Association elects William C Birely president Dr S S Maynard vice president C C Ausherman secretary Mrs A L Eader recording secretary John C Hardt treasurer. A freight wreck at Sykesville delays trains on the B and O line. Frederick College opens with strong enrollment and projects record attendance. County Commissioners approve a 25 foot iron bridge over Little Catoctin Creek near Myersville.
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Frederick
Opera House
Frank B. Adams
KEY Monument Association
William C. Birely
S. S. Maynard
C. C. Ausherman
A. L. Eader
John C. Hardt
Sykesville
Frederick College
Board OF County Commissioners
Little Catoctin Creek
Myersville
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News
Twenty years ago dated September 5 1931 reports 48 jurors drawn for the September term of Circuit Court in Frederick County Judges Urner and Willard selected the Frederick district jurors including Harvey E Hann Linwood Stevens A R Snedegar L Homer Miller Charles M Dodd Jesse L Sunday Roger B Wolfe Harry Chapline and Hugh V Gittinger The day saw a temperature drop from 92 to 72 after showers Pomona Grange members planned a display for the Frederick Fair and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad trimmed forces in Brunswick yards ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urner
Willard
Frederick
Harvey E. Hann
Linwood Stevens
A. R. Snedegar
L. Homer Miller
Charles M. Dodd
Jesse L. C
Roger B. Wolfe
Harry %. Chapline
Hugh V. Gittinger
Frederick Fair
Pomona Grange Committee
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick Yards
Decrepitude and birthday notices in Frederick area
An item notes the birthday of Mrs. Annie Bussard of near Jefferson who turned 76 on Thursday. Visitors over the weekend include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Castle of near Frederick and many relatives from Frederick Adamstown Baltimore Washington and Walkersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bussard
Jefferson
Harry Castle
Frederick
Donard Busick
George E. Davis
Irving Abb
Pegie Davis
Thelma Busick
Dorothy Davis
Billie Norwood
Brenda Castle
Adamstown
Rebecca Renn
Charles
Nancy Noffsinger
Raymond Eyler
Emory Eyler
Baltimore
Snootz
Alice Fogle
Pauline Eyler
Washington
Harvey Hoffman
Mamie Remsberg
Arthur Lambert
Floyd Spaulding
Walkerawile
Saint Joseph College Orientation Opens Week
Emmitsburg reports Saint Joseph College starts Orientation Week with a Monday faculty luncheon and meeting led by Sister Margaret Mary. Three new faculty join, Rev. Hugh F. O'Donnell, Geral dine A Mulson, and Donald J Waters. The program includes a freshmen orientation, Mass, and a career clinic Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Saint Joseph College
Margaret Mary
Hugh F. O'Donnell
C. M
Geraldine A. Mulson
B. S
Donald J. Waters
Father O'Donnell
Niagara University
Saint Joseph's
Mulson
University of Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Waters
Catholic University
Pairings For Catoctin Golf Club Championship
A record 48 members qualify for the club championship at Catoctin Golf Club with three flights of 18 players. Pairings list first round matches and include scores in parentheses. defending champion is Robert C. Harrington.
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Catoctin
Melvin H. Derr
Drouth
Derr
Glenn Spencer
Golf Committee
Bob Harrington
Pete Demehaik
Melvin Derr
Jack Hickey
Skippy Wenzel
Tom Hesson
Leo Colliflower
Bob Myers
Nook Rhoderick
Larry Berry
Buzz Rhoderick
Johnny Bowers
Tee Green
Guy Baty
Carl Snook
Tommy Michael
G. Crowther
A. R. Craw
S. V. Griffith
Wilbur Kerns
Charles May
Paul McAuliffe
Jim Gaiter
Ralph Currens
Capt
Jake Ivey
Tom Summers
Paul Johnson
Nevin Baker
R. X. Gibo
Pete Chichester
Bill Lei
Bob Pryor
Jimmy McLaren
H. B. Leichert
John Dewey
J. C. O'Neill
Max Miller, Jr
Ben Cherry
Bud Cole
Catoctin Golf Club
Robert C. Harrington
Bingmans Reunion Held at Braddock Heights
The Bingmans reunion took place at Braddock Heights on August 26 to celebrate birthdays of Mrs. Harry Bingman and Bernard Baker. Attendees included numerous Baker and Bingman family members and friends, with a luncheon, decorated cakes, music by Bingman Jr and others, and a late evening wiener roast at the Snyder home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingmans
Braddock Heights
Harry Bingman
Bernard Baker
Lillie
Olive
Betty
Harry Bingman, Jr
O. E. Murphy
George Collins
George W. Snyder
Willing Workers Picnic Held At Harmony Church
The Willing Workers Society of the Harmony Church of the Brethren held a picnic lunch on August 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Moser. Refreshments were served to numerous members and their families including the Mosers Leatherman Ramsburg Moser and Leatherman families and others listed.
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Willing Workers Society of the
Harmony Church of the Brethren
Gaither Moser
Roger Moser
George Leatherman
Harry Leatherman
Norman Ford
Albert Brandenburg
William C. Baer
Russell Leatherman
Maynard Kline
Mehrle Moser
Harry Ramsburg
Robert Smith
Henry Leatherman
Clara Gaver
Carrie Leatherman
Mary Charlotte
Mildred
Annie
Martha Leatherman
Mary Ramsburg
Joan Eccard
Edna Ford
Walli Smith
Nadine
Patsy
Linda
Brandenburg
Faye
Elizabeth Ann Moser
Marvin Brandenburg
Charles
Calvin Ramsburg
Norman
Austin Leatherman
Carrol
Edward
Marion Moser
Douglas on Red China and the balance of power
The piece argues Justice William C. Douglas advocated recognizing Red China to shift its loyalty from Moscow, likening it to Titoism. It contrasts executive and judicial independence, notes historical MacArthur tensions, and questions free speech versus political restraint in wartime diplomacy.
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Washington
William C. Douglas
United States Supreme Court
Red China
Korea
China
Douglas
Moscow
General MacArthur
Far East
Department of State
Military Department
State Department
New Books At Artz Library Fresh Titles and Classic Works Arrive
Artz Library announces new acquisitions including The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson and Decorate Your Home for Better Living by Mary Brandt. Also adding Quest for the Lost City by Dana Lamb and Dizzy by Hesketh Fearson, plus The Homes of America by Ernest Pickering with photographs and regional architectural notes.
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Rachel Couise Carson
St. John Shellman Baer
Planning a Comfortable Home Buffet Supper
Plan a buffet for a size where guests can be comfortable. Avoid crowding the living room and ensure easy movement, seating, and access to food. Consider guest list limits, space for buffet lines, and flow to restrooms and seating areas.
Ruth and Naomi Tale Highlights Loyal Ruth’s Choice
The piece recounts the biblical story of Naomi and her daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpah. Orpah returns to Moab, while Ruth pledges fidelity to Naomi, choosing hardship over sentimentality and earning a place among great literary and sacred figures.
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UE Loyalt
Ruth
Naomi
Orpah
Moab
Israel
Babson Newspaper
Differences Between Scissors and Shears
Scissors generally measure less than six inches in length while shears are six inches or longer. The Babe Ruth Foundation was established in 1947 as a charitable educational and philanthropic organization serving American youth. John Philip Sousa wrote more than ten light operas over fifty songs and several books including an autobiography. Rats carry and spread six diseases poses a serious health threat to humans.
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Babe Ruth Foundation
America
John Philip Sousa
Local obituaries note multiple deaths in Maryland towns
Mrs. Eliza Sheeler of Rockwood Pa aged 100 dies after a long life. she was widow of Samuel Sheeler and mother to 13, nine living. Funeral in Rockwood Friday. George A. Ohler of Emmitsburg Md dies at 84. survived by wife, daughter and grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Emmitsburg Methodist Church with interment at Keysville Cemetery. Daniel and Michael Null twins die at birth in Gettysburg hospital. parents Charles E and Helen Poole Null Taneytown. graveside service held in Taneytown Lutheran Cemetery.
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Eliza Sheller
Carrie E. Romsburg
Carroll Parkway
Eliza Sheeler
Rockwood
George A. Ohler
Emmitsburg
Charles A. Harner
Frederick County
Sylvia Ritter Ohler
Jacob and
Emmeline Fobrney Ohler
Emmitsburg Methodist Church
Adam E. Grimm
Philip Bower
Keysville
L. Allison
Daniel
Michael Null
Charles E. Null
Michael
Gettysburg Hospital
Charles E
Helen Poole Null
Taneytown
Virginia Lee
Charles Edward, Jr
Hubert Null
Charles Poole
Near
Funerals Held for James Gilmer and Annie Grabill in Local Cemeteries
Funeral services were conducted for James K. Gilmer at Darnestown Presbyterian Cemetery near Urbana after a fatal fall from a silo. Annie Elizabeth Grabill died at her Creagerstown home and her funeral was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. E Koontz Helwig officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery Woodsboro. M L Creager and Son and M R Etchison and Son served as funeral directors.
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Darnestown Presbyterian
James K. Gilmer
Urbana
M. R. Etchison and Son
Annie Elizabeth Grabill
Creagerstown
St. John’s Lutheran Church
E Koontz Helwig
Frank, Edgar
Clarence Long
Charles Sharb
Edward Plummer
Lester Fisher
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
M. L. Creager and Son
Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Guidance
A public health bulletin from the Maryland Tuberculosis office explains ragweed as the main fall hay fever source and outlines tree and grass pollen for spring and summer hay fever. It emphasizes medical diagnosis, avoidance, and treatment by a doctor to prevent asthma and sinus infections.
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Maryland Tuberculosis Office
Local Residents Share Holiday Visits and Announce Birth
Jr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold and two children Ruxton returned from Labor Day trip after weeks with Judge Samuel C. Ausherman’s family in Burkittsville. Buckeystown announces birth of Norma Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. William McCleery Landis at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Several families hosted visitors from Baltimore, Damascus, Rockville, Emmitsburg, and Frederick over the weekend and holiday.
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Charles Arnold
Ruxton
Labor Day
Arnold
The
Orphans Court
Samuel C.ausherman
Burkittsville
Albert S. Tabler
Damascus
St. George Island
Maryland
Clay Hays
Rockville
Marvin Marker
Dickey
Michael Marker
Gareld
Wm. MecCleery Landis
Buckeystown
Norma Elizabeth
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Local Residents Moved to Hospitals for Illness and Recovery
Mr. Clarence Hardy was removed from his Mt Pleasant home to Emergency Hospital this morning in the G C Barton ambulance. Mrs. O Fred Ridenour of Middletown has been bedridden by illness for a month. Mr. Rebel Garst of Frederick Route 1 is recovering satisfactorily after an operation last week at University Hospital Baltimore.
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Clarence Hardy
Mt. Pleasant
G. C. Barton
O. Fred Ridenour
Middletown
Rebel Garst
Frederick
University Hospital
Baltimore
Weddings Bring News Of Vows In Frederick Area
Miss Mary Doris Portner daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy A Portner Thurmont and Amos F Hoff son of Mrs Doral Hoff LeGore married at home last Saturday with Ri Ivan G Naugle officiating Bride wore white satin and taffeta corsage of red rosebuds Best man was Larry F Portner sister Betty J Yo of Frederick attended in yellow dress A reception followed The bride attended Thurmont school The groom serves in Army at Fort McNair Washington DC Also June Goodhart-Beard and Jerome Goodhart joined in ceremony with William Dash at Saint Francs Catholic Church Brunswick The bride wore white suit with orchid accessories Matron of honor Jeannet Milbourn wore green A Moose Club reception followed For about 40 guests from Frederick and Washington They planned a trip to North Carolina and will reside in Frederick Engagements and other weddings noted with multiple couples and church ceremonies.
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Mary Doris Portner
Roy A. Porth Thurmont
Amos F. Hoff
Doral Hoff
LeGore
Ri Ivan G. Naugle
Betty J. Yo
Frederick
Groo
Larry F. Portner
Thurmont
Midway
Fort McNair
Washington
Dash—Watkins
June Goodha Watkins
Haz! Goodhart Beard
Brunswick
Jerome Goodhart
Baltimor
William Dash
Dorothy Dash
Saint Francs Cathol Church
Pa Dougherty
Jeannet Milbourn
T Moose Club
North Carolin
Fish | Company
roomroy—Chaney
Myersville
Eva Taylor Chaney
Dav Taylor
Robert Peomroy
John R. Peomroy
Freerick
Raymond Law Markley
Bible Thoughts and Radio Signals in Water
The text blends a Habakkuk verse on sin with a moral reflection about saints and devils. It notes a claim that radio waves travel faster under water for long wavelengths than short wavelengths, contrasting frequencies and salinity.
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