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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1938
Page
2
A fragmentary policy statement from The Daily News warns editors and columnists to accompany any statements with sourcing. It notes that the paper will correct and publish retractions as directed by the editor and emphasizes accuracy and accountability in reporting.
A 1938 editorial argues that rising war speculation threatens American commerce. It warns against profit-driven forecasts and urges vigilance and peace preservation, noting that global conflict would harm all sectors and that the nation must avoid selling its birthright of peace for propaganda.
A newspaper notes the quiet twentieth anniversary of the American Army's first World War offensive at St Mihiel. It praises the victory and General Pershing's insistence on an independent American army, while remarking on the modest commemoration and the nation’s emphasis on peacetime progress.
Vocabulary notes outline pronunciation and spelling pitfalls for words such as Inveigle and catarrh. It presents daily prompts to expand usage and set a learning goal. The piece emphasizes proper accent, usage, and the idea that repeating a word deepens mastery.
Many life troubles are real and increasing. Jealousy and vanity fuel resentment toward others, who seem to threaten our sense of self. The piece urges self control and tempering one’s reactions, warning that perpetual misery repels sympathy and peace.
A compact list of notable events and births from 1492 to 1960 includes California joining the Union in 1850, the Star Spangled Banner composition in 1814, the Emancipation Proclamation guard in 1862, and landmark discoveries such as Manhattan Island in 1609 and the Pacific by Balboa in 1513.
Miss Kathlene Summers of Myersville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Summers, fell and fractured a bone in her arm.
In Frederick on Sept 19 1836 Prof Durnln is named principal of St Johns Institute for the coming year and will start duties tomorrow. Nearby the Salvation Army barracks area grows rowdy attracting police attention due to stone throwing and catcalling. Middletown merchant L W Wright dies at his home aged 14 years leaving wife and four children.
In Myersville a twenty year old anti vaccination society forms opposing Frederick County School Board policy requiring all children of school age to be vaccinated. Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer insists they aim to enforce the law. A bank meeting in Frederick County discusses Liberty Loan support. An arrest at a corner leads to cases involving a Negro store raid under the Compulsory Work Law, later dismissed. Mayor Fraley authority publishes motorist numbers from last Sunday near the Square Corner and residents are urged to keep cars home to conserve gasoline. Uncle Sam.
Buckeystown Women’s Club met Friday with thirteen members and seven guests. Mrs Walter Cuttal presided in the president’s absence. issues of the Children’s Aid Society were discussed. Woodsboro Woman’s Club held its first fall meeting with 21 members and six visitors, a weiner roast planned, and reports from the directors. Pleasant Grove Women’s Club hosted eight members and four visitors plus Ballenger club guests, opening with songs and a playlet titled The Portrait, followed by a social hour.
The A F of L views itself as part of government as William Green, president, asserts. Alf M Landon comments on White House conduct. The exchange reflects party stance and union involvement in policy discourse.
Sir James Thomas of College Park sails toward Duke University for his senior year. Bialkie Smith and Dorothy Lee Smith head to Notre Dame and nursing school respectively. George Crist to Mercersburg Academy and Elizabeth Zimmerman to Smith College, with siblings returning to various schools. Birthday observances honor Charles H C Rhoderick, James E Doll, and H Dorsey Etchison. Ned Herman attends Southwestern University. news of births and military families, plus students traveling to colleges and academies.
Frederick readers note a string of high school and college departures and arrivals. Several locals enter or return to universities such as Maryland College Park Villanova Gettysburg College and George Washington. Births are reported for Garrett and Walter households as families announce new daughters and growth.
Attendance in the Leaders Bible Class drops below last year on the calendar year’s first Sunday. The 1937 figures show 142 versus 126 this year, with 106 the year’s low and a summer high of 153 on August 28. The class, led by Walter Eiker with teachers C Albert Gilson Edward S Rice and Joan M Grove, marks its 26th anniversary and plans an annual banquet, signaling anticipated growth.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains ulcers of stomach and duodenum in this health column. Pain is a key symptom, often relieved by food or baking soda but such relief risks neglecting serious disease. Ulcers can bleed or perforate, causing peritonitis or obstruction. surgeries may be needed for dangerous cases. The piece also notes Otho J Keiler leaving for Swampscott Mass to attend a New York Life Insurance convention.
A humorous etiquette item presents five questions about proper dining behavior. Answers given: 1) Yes to two few oyster crackers, 2) Yes to breaking crackers into soup, 3) Never rest left arm on the table while eating, 4) Jelly served with meat goes on the dinner plate, 5) fork held in the right hand with prongs down. Also notes serving children at meals and order of service.
In a portrait of Manhattan chorus girls the piece notes their ages from 16 to 22 and her income about 35 dollars weekly. It sketches several individuals Sandra Fio Joy Colette Mey Helene and Jean as unique characters with theater dreams and different ambitions amid subway rides and Broadway life.
A dated list of historical figures born or died on various anniversaries. Notable names include Charles Carroll of Maryland, Andrew Pickens, Gilbert Haven, Henry C. Lea, George W. Wickersham, John F. Jameson, Robert Emmet, Daniel D. Emmet, and events such as Lincoln's body resting at Springfield, Garfield's death, and Harding vetoing the Soldiers' Bonus Bill.
A compact reads of birthdays and notable figures: Louis J. Taber of Columbus a 0 master of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry born at At. Pleasant Ohio. U S Senator Key Pittman of Nevada born in Vicksburg Mississippi. Laurence V. Coleman director for the American Association of Museums born in Brooklyn 45 years ago. Maj Gen Hugh A Drum born at Fort Brady Michigan years ago. Lawson A Moyer chief examiner U S Civil Service Commission born in Leesville South Carolina 45 years ago. Arthur Rackham English artist born 71 years ago. Horoscope notes say those born today likely forthright yet modest and capable of higher attainment with strong other aspects.
An attempted coup in the capital of a country that supplies 90 percent of the world’s iodine was suppressed. A presidential candidate who would have succeeded was arrested. The report asks for the city and country and the president’s name.
A devotional snippet urging believers to rely on God and spiritual strength, citing Ephesians B10 and stressing that only faith and inner souls hold true value beyond earthly concerns.
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