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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
2
The newspaper emphasizes that writers must include real names and provide evidence for statements. It warns against publishing anonymous opinions and states corrections will be made if errors are brought to the editor’s attention.
A 1938 story describes gambling temptations and a man named Joe Blenkle in Blackfoot Idaho who loses nightly to a home slot machine. He eventually opens the device and pockets coins, then travels to New York, urging others to profit from their own losses by becoming racketeers.
A Haw Bottom resident laments decades of neglected roads, refusing to pay higher taxes while local officials ignore repairs. He urges state aid or out‑of‑pocket fixes, noting washed ditches, blocked mail access, and a lack of sewer or doctor visits. He highlights frustration with gas and property taxes and carves a plea for action.
A fragment reports unsigned letters about travel war posts and postal aid from Charles A Summers of Apgletown Route 2. It notes the News-Past received two letters for publication signed Tapparye of District but cannot print them. It mentions roads and a date in late 19th century phrasing.
A reflection on how beauty lies where the spiritual and daily life intersect. The author cites Scott and biblical imagery to argue that religion should inform ordinary living, not remain distant. The piece notes the bible’s promise of God dwelling with humanity and the unity of heaven and earth in everyday experience.
Mr Brown has a complex family with two daughters each having four children, a son and a stepson each with two children. Describing the total number of Mr Brown’s descendants yields a multi generation total. The article also notes a memorial cancer concert at Antietam National Battlefield Site on Sunday September 18 at 4 pm featuring the Waynesboro School Band and the Cumberland Valley Choristers under Prof Cassel with involvement from local church choirs.
Local column recalls Rev Dr Eschbach’s welcome at Reform Church and consistory honors. Knight John Long wins Creagerstown tournament while C N Wood wins at Libertytown. Work begins on new bridge at Point of Rocks. Paul Hull, youngest son of Charles Hull, wounded 22 times on the Alsace front. Braddock Heights crowd hears Leo Weinberg on The New Age of Love Freedom and Justice. Mountsindale picnic well attended despite rain.
Batson Park Mass Sept 8 This essay outlines a bullish view of the economy with figures on heavy industries building banking prices and retail demand. It argues that the upswing is real due to natural factors and impending government spending, plus farmer cash receipts and wage gains fueling trade and investment.
Senator Berry Hillaryl Tennessee and WPA administrator Hopkins argue against political muzzling while Europe talks of war. Jules Bache notes bluffing by Hitler. Senator Harrison of Mississippi doubts a Southern president, and Secretary Woodring calls for further army modernization.
A compact lesson notes daily usage tips words often misused and mispronounced. It defines obloquy as the state of being spoken ill of and gives example sentences while outlining pronunciation and spelling quirks such as divorcee and sheriff.
David Smallwood was arrested early today by Officer Frank Dorsey for drunkenness on the street. He posted $2.50 bond and awaits a hearing this evening in Police Court.
Bruce Cation edits a travel narrative about a swashbuckling explorer in Cameroon, trading goods and ivory while delving into danger and colonial era thrills. The piece praises vivid scenes yet hints at moral questions, noting the tale’s brisk storytelling and sharp prose.
The New Market Club held its first fall meeting September 21 at the homes of Mrs. W. P. Morsell and Mrs. Mainhart. Vice president Miss Jessie Shawnaker led, readings featured “The Horse and Buggy Doctor,” and a report covered old homes in New Market district dating to 1793. Plans were announced for a fall flower show October 7 with several area clubs participating.
Dr. Morris Fishbein argues housing quality directly affects health. Overcrowding, poor plumbing, inadequate sanitation, and limited light elevate risks of childhood illnesses, measles, diphtheria, and mortality. Fire hazards and mental stress from crowding also worsen health outcomes.
A farmer laments persistent pests invading beans and farmland in a sung verse. He laments that despite efforts insects arrive in armies and herds. The piece portrays beetles as cantankerous with relentless impact on crops and morale.
A reader quiz asks social etiquette questions about signatures, travel with an engaged partner, seating in cars, offering an arm in crowds, hosting guests when separated by distance, and handling unwanted romantic pressure. Answers given cover whether to scratch a signature, travel together, use left side entry, offer an arm, invite another man, and how to respond in a date scenario.
A vivid slice of New York cultural life lists theaters clubs and public figures from Our Town to Riverside Drive. It recalls Einstein at the Rivoli Macy s era glitter at Radio City and a humorous aside about Kaufman and Hart plotting The Fabulous Invalid with a dig at editors from Random House.
A compact list of historical anniversaries noting birth and death years for figures such as Dudley Ton Sal tonstall and Margaret Sage, along with events like the 1760 Jerusalem razing, 1848 Mexican city entry by American army, and the 1935 Huey Long assassination.
Today marks birthdays of Elmer Tomas U S Senator from Oklahoma born Greencastle Indiana 62 years ago Claude Pepper Florida senator born Chambers County Alabama 38 years ago Reginald Wright Kauffman novelist editor born Columbia Pennsylvania 61 years ago Robert A Taft Cincinnati lawyer son of the late President Chief Justice born Cincinnati 49 years ago Dr Monroe E Dodd Shreveport Baptist clergyman educator born Brazil Tean 160 years ago Dr Charles M Campbell Harvard psychology professor born Scotland 62 years ago
The reading notes a feminine influence heightening love and tenderness while urging the native to develop courage to overcome timidity. Without fortified resolve, confident others may push them aside and prevent deserved reward.
The second annual reunion for the Shook and Hovis families is planned for Sunday at Mt. Tabo Park in Rocky Ridge. Mrs. Denver Shook, secretary, announced today. A program with contests will follow a basket lunch served at noon.
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