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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1946
Page
2
Guardian of Peace invokes General John J. Pershing to praise postwar strength and unity. He argues the United States must dictate terms and maintain defense to secure peace, warning Congress’ split stance risks weakening national security and diplomacy.
A wartime essay discusses 15 million Americans moving during World War II to take jobs, enabling war production. It links mobility to costs and rewards, then shifts to a brunch of regional cooking, praising Massasoit era corn and Black Valentine beans as a nostalgic yet practical succotash ideal blending corn, beans, and pork for sustenance and culture.
A nostalgic note recalls early tribal and settler nourishment through a simple indigenous dish, reflecting on culinary roots and communal sustenance in a historical New York Herald Tribute context.
Charles McC Mathias President notes the Frederick County Children s Aid Society thanks The News for publishing an article on six homeless children. He attributes their placement in good homes to public sympathy and newspaper publicity plus support from citizens, urging continued recognition of the paper s role. Dated September 20, Tredesick.
A compact note explaining common misuses and pronunciation tips for English words. It highlights correct usage for terms like perfect loss, gape, nom de plume, and a daily goal to grow vocabulary by mastering one word. The example shows transitory meaning continuing only for a short time with stocks.
Fifty years ago in Boonsboro area Willie and Edward Zimmerman take two brothers to harvest corn by Monocacy. Claude, age 3, naps under a corn shock and is found asleep at eight. The 21st annual State Convention of the WCTU convenes at East Second Street Lutheran chapel with Mayor Weakle giving an address of welcome. Robbery at Robert D Webber saloon near Brunswick ends with reduced liquor prices and three arrests. Allen G Quynn hardware firm installs a new front. The South Mountain Monument to George Washington near Boonsboro is struck by lightning and badly damaged with debris at the base.
Twenty years ago on September 21 1926 a second gift of fifty thousand dollars from Mr and Mrs Joseph D Baker supported the Home For The Aged An annex contract will be erected at the rear facing Bentz street A Red Cross hurricane relief subscription started by Frederick County Chapter raised two hundred twenty five dollars Miss Elizabeth Benson returns from vacation to teach mathematics at Gallaudet College Macon Club players Clarence Blethen and Bill King back home after a Sally League season Blethen led the club in wins
The piece notes Hood College convocation with Dr Olive J Reddick back from India, area enrollment highlights at Maryland School for the Deaf Visitation Academy Mt St Marys College and local civic events. It mentions veterans adjustments, attention to landmarks and city airport funds, court proceedings, and social notices including church, club, and charitable activities in Frederick County in September.
NEA reports nationwide teacher shortages as the number of students climbs after the war. Vacancies span Maine to Georgia with substitutes rising in Virginia and Oregon. A nine member commission urges higher pay, smaller class sizes, better pensions, raised standards, and federal aid to attract and train 200,000 more teachers over the next years.
A reader’s quiz outlines Haifa with about 120000 inhabitants as Palestine’s third city after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, notes Operation Stork as North Pacific long range weather reconnaissance, recalls prewar auto output around 312942 in July 1946, mentions a rattlesnake bite incident at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, and asks how many U S shipyards built ships during the war.
A quirky message from LUFBURROW urges readers to stay positive, routing worries away. It encourages jumping up, telling the mind nothing can floor you, and finding ways to ignore minor woes for a brighter day.
The guide explains proper introductions by presenting Miss Brown to Mr. Smith. It notes the correct form is “Miss Brown, this is Mr. Smith,” aligning with etiquette that a younger or similarly positioned person is introduced to an older or more senior individual.
A compact page note lists historical anniversaries from 1645 to 1945 with explorers, presidents, and scientists, plus a 20th century birthdays section naming Stimson and other figures. It ends with a generic horoscope predicting good fortune and social ties based on birth hour.
Dorothy Dix riffs on male dating woes noting men's lack of tips in print and offering practical courtship advice. He favors proximity, club involvement, good meals, clean appearance, confident courting, and patient persistence, citing social rooms and church clubs as fertile grounds. Also mentions guests at the Reeder home: Margaret Swartz, Robert Reeder, and Mrs. Reeder.
A nostalgic look at Pat O’Brien’s Hollywood breakthrough after the Broadway hit The Front Page and his later status as a box office draw. The piece notes Warner Brothers initial preference for Lee Tracy, O’Brien’s eventual triumph, and his managing editor role during earlier Broadway days. Also covered is Val Valentinoff, a six foot three dancer primed for film who will soon depart for California to begin a first movie tentatively titled Varieties of 1947, and Rhigbes effort to rename him Velentino.
Equity case Eyler vs Eyler seeks absolute divorce. Bratt and Moss pursue absolute divorces. Several marriage licenses issued in Frederick area with ages and addresses listed. Property deeds noted for transfers within county. Labor mass meeting in Hagerstown to discuss candidates’ labor views. AFL supports pro labor unity. Vermont reports apple crop at least 365000 bushels annually.
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