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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News-KO states that any expression or description must be submitted with authority for alleged facts or opinions and will correct erroneous reflections upon notification to the editor. It notes postal entry as second class matter in Frede nck Maryland.
A study for the National Highway Users Conference by John E. Walker shows motor vehicle taxes rising sharply from 1921 to 1936. The 1936 total of 1,377,148,000 included state, county, and federal taxes with per-vehicle payments varying by vehicle type, and personal property taxes adding 41,485,000.
The piece argues for strict American neutrality amid rising European fragility. It warns propaganda may sway opinion, notes no direct U.S. stake in European affairs, and stresses focusing on domestic issues rather than foreign wars.
A forest walk reveals trees toppled by winds, with roots clinging to rock ledges only two feet deep yet spreading wide. The piece parallels Jesus parables on roots, arguing growth fails without deep root systems and warning that shallow roots invite collapse.
A garbled OCR passage strings together political names and opinions from the late 1930s. It mentions Wallace Harrison, a three year term for an ex convict in Iowa State Penitentiary, Louis Waidmar running for Kings County judge, Senator Vandenberg, J Taber of the National Grange, and Eero Ja mes commenting on American war worries. The text blends reflections on capitalism and open society with diverse names and vague events, reflecting a crowded, uncertain public discourse.
A former Prince of Asturias died after an automobile accident near a winter town. The note seeks the title held at death, his father’s name, the hereditary blood disease, and the accident location near a city and state.
Reader guidance on correct usage and pronunciation with examples. Highlights common misuses of died forms and a vocabulary note. Includes quotation about liberty and the dulling effect of insipidity.
Seventy five people attended a relief meeting at the Y M C A electing Mrs B F Brown as president, Mrs David O Thomas as treasurer, and Miss E R Gittinger as secretary. Total raised to date reaches 335.03. Peaches grow scarce at market with best white men selling at 40 cents per piece. Emory Nusz and Bernard Herring produced 12001 cigars, a record for the city.
Attorneys assist young men with draft questionnaires as 2430 new registrants arrive. Court officials arrange tables and chairs to handle a possible rush while leaders fail to secure signers for a school board issue. The W.G. Glaze Farm near Walkersville sells for about 33000. Reverend Abraham Mevers, former United Brethren pastor, dies in Hagerstown at 31. Manor Woods picnic ends after rain with a large turnout and William J. Grave raises 1000 War Savings Stamps.
The text argues that modern purges fail as people resist being forced to accept new or familiar duties. It claims nations see indignation when rulers impose changes, noting purges may seem successful but meet public pushback. It suggests people think for themselves and curb urges through self reliance.
Bruce Catton notes Kenneth Roberts underlines the Benedict Arnold historic trek from the Kennebec to Quebec in 1775. Roberts annotates Arnold diaries and letters, detailing 600 miles in eight weeks, with loss of men, starvation, disease, and ultimate defeat, offering a dramatic, well‑verified account.
The Ladies Aid of the U B church in Middletown met at Mrs. C Ted Beachtey’s home in Loftust Valley. Attendees included Miss Alta Phleeger Mrs Frank Fox Mrs Lena Lamar and several others with Rev Arthur Garvin and Roberta Garvin among the visiting. After business, refreshments were served.
A prenatal clinic will be held at the Federated Charities building at 22 South Market Street Wednesday afternoon at two o clock. Dr. Charles H. Conley Jr will be in charge.
Washington dispatch analyzes how the New Deal purge may impact marked Democratic senators who opposed or supported administration measures. It suggests potential martyrdom, Republican opposition risk in November, and possible shifts in delegate control for the 1940 national convention. The piece cites Senator Clark of Missouri, Iowa’s Guy Gillette, Maryland’s Tydings, and Nevada’s McCarran as examples of vulnerable figures and notes regional dynamics influencing voter behavior.
A birthday gathering at the Yellow House in Boonsboro honored Mrs. J. C. Chaney of Brunswick. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Chaney, Roscoe Rockwell, Oliie Myers, Ross Howie, Airs. Atlee Shry, Eugene Wright, John Horn, Emerson Barlow, Elizabeth Coffman, James Leopold, Charles Berry of Hagerstown and son Charles, Elsworth Hickman, Pauline Kaetzel, Evelyn Chaney, Gradan Toberg Frederick, Robert Walters, Louise Ferrell, Ruth Ellen Ferrell, Harry Wilhide, Join Wilhide, Charles Willey, and several others.
The Ford reunion gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. John N. Adkins home near Myersville. Attendees included multiple Ford families and relatives such as Mrs. John H. Ford, Grace Ford, Earl Ford, Norman P. Ford, LaTricia Ann Hoke, Mark Hoke, and Archie Gouckler among others.
In Rockville on Sept 20 W Carroll Waters chief deputy game warden announced the liberation of 200 quail in Montgomery County. The report notes 209 quail released the previous Saturday and 200 cartier, with 150 pheasants freed Thursday though pheasant propagation has previously failed. Squirrel season runs Oct 1 to Oct 15, all amid a dove season current, while the quail season opens Nov 15.
Synagogues and temples host special services Sunday evening and two days in some venues to mark Rosh Hashonah. The holiday emphasizes family ties and renewed friendships within the framework of divine justice and human responsibility. It begins The Ten Days of Penitence leading to Yom Kippur, a time for reflection, repentance, and forgiveness.
Dr Fishbein warns that medical treatment alone cannot guarantee ulcer cure. Diets avoid irritation and acid, while protecting the stomach with coatings and careful planning. Repeated X rays and careful assessment gauge bleeding depth and risk, with emphasis on preventing recurrence and addressing infections and oral health. Plants at Durham, N. C. produce a quarter of U.S. cigarettes.
A vintage etiquette Q and A asks if guests should bring a dog or borrow gear, and whether hotel stays with a wedding crowd imply rude behavior. It also covers appropriate dress at breakfast and how to ensure guests enjoy themselves, with concise answers about hosting duties and guest responsibilities.
New York reports a shift in employment for performers who leave Broadway for circuits like the Shaw Het and the Borscnt, joining a year round Trade Convention Circuit offering solid salaries and meals. Notables such as Lee Childs and Mildred Harris Chaplin appear in shows for corporate clients while others, including a band doctor, expand reach. The piece notes Harlem nostalgia with Ethel Waters Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington at the Cotton Club site revival. A clipping bureau notes rising demand for clippings labeled Umph across clients.
A list of historical anniversaries notes births and deaths of figures such as Albert J. Myer, David R. Locke, George L. White, Hobart A. Hare, George Bird Grinnell, Kiffin Yates Rockwell, and events like the Frieste Constitution launch, the first meeting of the AAAS, Italian unification milestones, the 1873 Wall Street panic, the Meuse-Argonne battle start in 1918, and France's national lottery in 1933.
In a striking development, a massive batch of tickets sold out within an hour signaling a record demand. The event, tied to major entertainment or sporting activity, drew swift public interest and created a buzz across venues. The rapid sellout hints at strong downstream hype and economic impact.
A list of notable births and professions including Herbert Putnam librarian at the Library of Congress born New York 77. Lucille F. McMillin civil service commissioner born Shreveport La. Henry W. Harper chemist University of Texas born Boonville 79. Upton Sinclair author Pasadena Calif born Baltimore 60. Eva Gauthier mezzo soprano New York born Ottawa 32. Senator Lewis B Schwell enon Washington born Superior Wis 44. Jerome D Barnum Syracuse publisher 50. John F Montgomery California minister to Hungary Sedalia Mo 60. Charles P Taft Sr Cincinnati lawyer son of a President 41. William H Hohrson Chicago superintendent of schools 43. Horoscope notes alert mind and business instinct with awkward bearing. suggests cultivating practical mind to overcome lack of executive ability.
A devotional line presents Job 5 2 verse on wrath and envy from Goethe on human limits. The pair contrasts biblical warning with a Goethean insight about the gap between wishes and powers.
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