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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News clarifies no communication will be published without editor review and correction. It states its editorial policy to correct any erroneous or harmful statements brought to the editor’s attention.
Education leaders from Columbia and State Teachers College urge extending schooling to adults. A Minnesota report notes adults in extension courses boost social fabric and learning, with many top students in their fifties and sixties. Tests show older learners excel in accuracy and output.
Many people undervalue themselves while others overrate their worth. The piece cites inflated egos in offices and bridge players as cautionary examples. It recalls Greek soldiers at Plataea who inked their own name first in pride before others, a reflection on true stature.
The riddle refers to a single bachelor U S president born four years after the Bounty mutiny and dying eight years before his death in his septuagenarian years. The man is James K. Polk. born 1795. he became a septuagenarian before his death in 1849.
A reader rebuts a September News item about water buffalo imports to Frederick County from Texas. The letter argues the cattle shown may be zebus from India, notes historic imports by A P Borden, quarantine and disease concerns, and cites U S policy banning cattle from India since then.
A marriage license has been issued in Baltimore to Edwin D. Albaugh, 24, and Caroline K. Baumwardner, 23, both of Frederick. Also a note mentions statements by President Benes and a 103 year old in Nova Scotia.
Fifty and twenty years ago in Frederick reports recall the Jacksonville yellow fever relief efforts led by Clara Barton of the American Red Cross. Fund signs appear in Frederick under listed workers, plus updates on local items including Harvey F Getzendanner leaving for Baltimore for medical studies and social notes about church transfers and a Motter Quynn wedding.
Article argues Roosevelt's purge signals a shift toward a Progressive line in U S politics. It compares past party splits and urges a clean Conservative Liberal divide across parties. The piece predicts a possible Roosevelt third party and coalition dynamics shaping 1940s politics.
Mrs E C Renn hosted 24 Ballenger Women's Club members and 15 presidents plus guests on September 6. The program featured greetings, songs, a book report on Gentle Julia by Booth Tarkington, a student tale of the Falcon of Sir Bel de reago, educational notes, and a prize to Miss Elizabeth Geisbert Woodsboro. Refreshments followed and the next meeting was set at Miss Mollie Zimmman’s home.
Inclement weather on September 11 forced the Washington Monument State Park concert at South Mountain to be postponed to September 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. The Band schedules remain the same location and time window.
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy held its opening fall meeting at Mrs H R Besant home. Mrs C W Greg presided. Minutes from May were read. Plans were set for visits to Montevue in September and a birthday party in October. Card party in early November discussed. Biography of George Mason presented. Next meeting date to be announced.
A light verse by N A Lufburrow praising voting in a democracy. It notes differing views, mutual disagreement, and shared practice of going to the polls to state opinions. The poem affirms democratic participation despite mental state differences and frequent disagreements.
This fragment teaches common word mixups such as adore versus like and how to pronounce license. It includes sample notes on misused phrases and a daily vocabulary goal. The page cites a quote on dissimulation from Charron to illustrate false pretense.
The Araby Aid Society met September 6 at the home of Mrs. Edith Stauffer with president Mrs. Edna Zimmerman presiding. The gathering opened with "America" and prayer by Rev. B Elliott. Nineteen members gave flowers for the roll call. two visitors attended, former pastor Rev. W B Eliott and Mrs Eliott. A pig prize presented by Mrs. Gladys Morningstar went to Mrs. Della Ausherman.
A health column surveys estimates of how many Americans are allergic or sensitive to substances such as foods and pollens. It notes the hereditary factor, variable theories about chemical causes, and how environment can influence symptoms, citing a range from two to fourteen percent and a cautious midpoint.
The group decided to hold a bingo party in the parish house on September 16. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Clarence Wagner’s home on October 3. The session closed with the Mispah benediction.
A short etiquette quiz covers remarriage announcements hush, at home cards, ushers, bridesmaids, and second marriages. It notes answers: no formal remarriage announcements required, no at home card must, number of ushers depends on guests and church size, a young married woman may be a bridesmaid, and avoid elaborate attire for second weddings.
A historical roundup lists births of James Fenimore Cooper James Benton Richard Olney Henry Corbin Mary D Barnes Kirk Munroe William Howard Taft and events like the 1821 Central American independence and 1935 Nazi decrees. It notes notable figures Leonard Arres Arthur Whiteside George Brooke Frederick Eliot Lena Phillips Robert Benchi w Gannett with dates and origins.
A dated horoscope warns that motives may drive trends while feelings drift toward avoidance. It advises parents to instill proper morals to prevent entanglements with the opposite sex and urges heightened caution in this area.
A delightful birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ralph Fawley in Knoxville area. Attendees included Ralph and family with William Frances and Mary Catherine, Vivian Fawley and family, Thomas Lee and Ethel Mae of Burkittsville, Garland Mann family, Lovellsville residents, Lester Deneen of Frederick, Hamer Tritapoe and daughter Veleria Lee, Russell Tritapoe and daughter Delores of Arkittsville. A large birthday dinner was served.
A columnist recalls New York figures and scenes from 15 years ago. He mentions Jimmy Walker Al Smith Calvin Coolidge Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Tex Guinan and Helen Hayes. He notes changes in politics crime theaters and street life, reflecting on Prohibition era shifts and Broadway's weathered stage.
A BYPU gathering from seven Washington D.C. Baptist churches stayed at Hotel Vindobona Braddock Heights from Saturday to Sunday. The 167 young members marked the third straight year at the Heights and achieved the largest attendance despite poor weather.
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