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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
4
A sprawling recap of local events from twenty years past recounts exhibitions, court activity, road projects, and public notices. It notes Jefferson memorial inscriptions, UN Week, and Constitution Day, plus county development plans, social clubs, theaters, and community milestones. Local figures like Morris Cramer and Thomas Charline are named alongside civic efforts and upcoming events.
Amid food supply worries a report notes Thanksgiving will see ample turkeys and cranberries with grapes raisins apples and walnuts cheaper or plentiful. A truck on Yellow Springs road near Camp Detrick caught fire around 8 am, likely from backfire, damaging the motor and a tire. dirt smothered flames before Independent Hose Company responders arrived.
Athens report Sept 20 states Premier Themistokles Sephoutis said British forces are withdrawing the final units from Greece as occupation ends.
A September 20, 1897 column notes plans for a new public library with rooms granted by A C A directors and a nucleus of 3 600 volumes. A scenic revival of Hamlet at the Opera House draws praise despite a near disaster with Ophelia’s bed. Frost seen in low places. a cool Potomac wave. The Misses Potts host friends at a Court Street gathering. A water superintendent warns against misuse of town loan boxes.
Washington notes that Secretary Marshall’s UN address signals a shift from direct Russia talks toward building international support for American positions. The piece argues diplomacy failed, urges reexamination of Russia policy, and questions whether coercion or renewed talks can avert conflict.
Washington columnist Peter Edson argues against reviving wartime OPA price controls. He notes Congress is not in session for four months, predicts no new ceilings, and warns a peacetime OPA would fail to lower prices and may fuel black market activity. Union pressure for relief clashes with insistence on wage reductions to accompany any price cuts.
Market prices list shows Wheat at 250 per bushel Barley at 164 per bushel and Corn at 12.50 per barrel. Prices reflect daily market quotes and are subject to change by trade data from the exchange.
The piece argues that removing price and wage controls left the country with persistently high wages and prices. It contends producer profit claims mask rising costs and railroads the blame on postwar policy, blaming the 1946 era for unchecked inflation and noting Chester Bowles’s unpopular stance.
Cumberland, Sept. 20 The Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Co announced it will not service any new applications from owners of central heating equipment using natural gas. The action stems from delays in steel pipe and equipment needed to expand transmission and distribution systems and an unprecedented demand for natural gas. The company serves Cumberland Frostburg Mt Savage Lonaconing Oakland Westernport Barton and Grantsville. Earlier it warned of a serious situation for all fuels during periods of low temperature next winter.
Miss Bette L Brand wed Robert S Bucklew in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church in Bucklew Brand's home parish. The couple, son and daughter of Maryland families, plan to reside in Baltimore after a Beach honeymoon, with grooming job in advertising. An engagement announcement for Beulah Irene Hobson to Russell Poole is noted. no wedding date yet.
Washington Daybook reports Harold Stassen, six foot Republican hope, dominant in a brisk press conference at the Statler Hotel. He dodged detailed questions on international affairs and housing while endorsing Taft-Hartley and Britain aid only if steel isn’t nationalized. The piece notes his strategy to appeal as a regular GOP member and counter Dewey and Taft for the nomination.
The Monday Musicales launched the 1947 48 season with a business meeting at 322 West College Terrace hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Sappington. Mrs. Richard P. Hoss presided as president and plans for two years were announced. New officers were elected including Mrs. Ross as president and Mrs. Shirley Braungart as vice president. Refreshments were served by hosts Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Stup of Tanana.
Side Glances Tuesday resumes teaching at Kendal Hall Peterborough New Hampshire. Notices of moves births and visits across Middletown Damascus Taneytown and Hagerstown include Gregory Allen Pearce born August 20 and Linda Lou Moss born September 4 plus Mary Ann Arnold Maude Myers Mae Baker and Mae Baker studying in Baltimore and Tokyo updates on state board members and club meetings with Windsor and Frederick Memorial Hospital references.
Several local patients are listed as improving after treatments at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Among the sick is Helen Weddle in satisfactory condition, with children Judith Jarvis and Billy Kline also recovering at home after hospital care. Mrs. Henry W. Sheffer and Mrs. Herman Sharkey are recuperating from accidents or surgery, while Mrs. Manzella Williard shows improvement at Thurmont.
Weather observer warns backwash from a tropical hurricane will be felt this weekend with increasing winds and rain by late Sunday or Monday. Cooler temperatures and mist are already evident this morning compared with Friday’s heat, with a cool night expected tonight and continued cool tomorrow. Two men were arrested by Frederic County authorities on unrelated charges and held for transfer to Charles Town and Cumberland authorities. Brunswick officials refute a false alarm about a 700se Club robbery last night. County officials report good fishing on the Potomac River with notable catches near Dickerson. Jail prisoners indicted in September grand jury to be arraigned next Tuesday. U S Air Force unveils XP-56 jet fighter. China expects a cotton crop of about 2,200,000 bales this year, up 1570 from 1946.
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