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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1937
Page
4
A historic note from The Daily News outlines publication norms and censorship rules including AP attribution, correction policy, name requirements for letters, and address to the editor. The document also notes postal handling and second class filing in Frederick Maryland.
The Commerce Department forecasts total national income for the year at about 70 billion dollars, up 12 percent from last year and 13 percent below 1929. Labor's share rises toward 41.25 billion, with average pay above 1,300 dollars, while concerns persist that higher bills may offset gains for workers and families.
Autumn, dated September 21 by the calendar, brings cooler nights and sunlit days. The change in weather has begun earlier this year, with less rain and lower humidity, signaling a favorable but brief season before winter. Coal bins yawn, furnaces hum, and farms store food for a hard winter as mild days tempt people to enjoy the calm before winter.
An editor replies to a reader about a spider found in the issue. The spoof answer suggests the arachnid was watching which merchants advertise to pick a store and spin a web, frightening no one and promising a quiet life afterward. The exchange ends with the subscriber noting he kept the issue.
A concise meditation contrasts using knowledge like plant slips versus resting on roots. It asserts practical growth comes from deep roots rather than shallow cuttings, drawing on Hosea and Bacon to warn against rejecting knowledge.
Bruce Catton reviews Waters Edward Turpin's These Low Grounds, aHarper novel about a free black family near Baltimore from the Civil War to present. The work portrays Martha and her children, focusing on Jimmy-Lew's civil rights struggle amid racial barriers with honest, penetrating insight despite some uneven writing.
The September Antietam remembrance featured a Civil War reenactment and pageant near Sharpsburg with North and South troops, while President Roosevelt’s remarks sparked debate on a “political Antietam.” Local events included tributes, school and civic notes, and obituaries as fall arrived.
Glenn J. Martin predicts large airliners with 180 passengers will fit the Atlantic while other voices caution about war. The piece quotes an airplane builder and a singer as cultural contrasts, concluding with a Pennsylvania governor on democracy and conflict.
A compact note from Chattanooga presents a daily English lesson focusing on usage. It defines Diffidence as lack of self reliance and timidity and warns about common missteps in spelling and pronunciation.
Local items from The News columns note a Prohibition convention and a Republican Central Committee meeting in Frederick. More farmers appeared on streets after weeks with lighter traffic. Rev Patrick Lenry Miller’s resignation offer as Lovettsville Va Lutheran pastor has been twice declined. Clifton Sponseller formerly of Market will move to Philadelphia to work as a clerk in a retail seeds establishment.
Twenty years of items from The Columns of The News Sept 1 19b note the Brunswick Red Cross building near completion awaiting dedication in a few weeks. Donations from WOR Crum and renovations funded by Red Cross raise funds through Labor Day events. Oscar Routzahn of Alto was involved in a crash near Rose Hill Manor injuring several occupants including Charles Fogle and Archie Shull. Multiple accidents along Mon Mont View Pike and near Ladiesburg caused injuries to several riders and drivers, with Myrtle Stultz among the injured after a buggy collision with a train.
The piece explains a planned unofficial unemployment count as a voluntary register rather than a full census. It details political maneuvers, cost limits of four million dollars for federal efforts, state funding for local tallying, and aims to measure unemployment without broad branding power. It notes a Toledo Republican, John Biggers, as administrator and highlights questions about the method’s effectiveness and scope.
Dr Morris Fishbein introduces cancer as a malignant tumor formed by growths of living tissue. He notes Congress funds for cancer research, defines cancer and tumors, distinguishes benign from malignant growths, and outlines carcinoma and sarcoma types while highlighting varying growth speeds and outcomes.
A garbled expression attributes a reaction by Francis I of France after a military defeat. The fragmentary text hints at a royal remark about safety or prudence following a setback and reflects historic language style without clear sourcing.
Three trucks and a moving van carrying soft drinks and beer were involved in a Friday afternoon crash four miles east of Frederick. The fertilizer truck passed and hit the beverage truck driven by Warry Kline of Shipley's Bottling Works, which then struck a pole. The fertilizer vehicle, owned by Eric Biser of Adamstown and driven by Lee C. Weedon, overturned after colliding with Kline. Kline suffered shock but no serious injuries, and was taken to the bottling works office for examination. State Police Officer R F Lewis said both operators were ordered to appear at People's Court, with the hearing postponed until next Saturday after Kline's recovery.
The York Inter-State Fair covering 120 acres in York, Pennsylvania will run five days and five nights starting October 9. The York County Agricultural Society proclaims it the biggest and best yet, with $340000 spent on improvements such as a larger midway, new running horse stables, an improved grand stand, and an added new entrance.
Fragmented quiz items list five questions on historic topics and basic math. Contains no coherent news narrative or identifiable people, places, or dates.
A vintage etiquette item asks readers to answer questions on social correct usage. It covers dinner announcements, guest hat etiquette, informal invitations, introductions, speaking of a husband, handling a houseguest, and who should send invitations with a stated NEA Service solution.
New York theater scene notes Elissa Lan di, a Hollywood glamour girl turned novelist and multilingual performer, returning to the east to headline The Lady Has a Heart after Broadway setbacks. The piece depicts her disciplined daily routine, self-sufficiency on tour, literary and musical talents, and sharp wit as she navigates public life and a curious press locale.
Buckeystown Woman's Club met Friday with Mrs L F Magaha and the Misses Derr as hostesses. Mrs Walter Catsail presided. thirteen members and five guests attended. The program featured readings on American history and the Constitution, songs, and a social hour. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1 at Mrs O B Stitely's home.
The Women's Club of Middletown met Wednesday afternoon in the Lutheran church social room. Walter Freedishman and Frank Hoffmeier spoke on the Battle of Antietam, Mrs. Lincoln D. Englebrecht sang Recessional, and Mrs. Francis Markell of the Frederick DAR spoke on the Constitution. Miss Ethel Phamas, Frederick County Rural Women’s Federation vice president, participated.
Woodsboro Women's Club met at the home of Mrs J Wr Schwarber with 27 members and two visitors. Miss Elizabeth Geisbert presided, music was led by Mrs John Drenning, and Florence Williams reported on the summer college Park short course. New member Mrs Guy Eichelberger joined. next meeting September 28 at Mrs Cramer Powell’s. Del icious refreshments served.
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