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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
4
A reader writes that discovering a husband's infidelity shatters her world and risks breaking up the home. Dorothy Dix urges considering the impact on children, extended family, and future happiness, noting the strong pull of faith and responsibility. The plea favors persevering to preserve the family and spiritual rewards.
A garbled mix of notes mentioning a geneticist Dr W Ralph Singleton and corn breeding claims, plus two church class meeting reports from Wesleyan Bible Class Calvary Methodist and St Mark's Lutheran with dates in September and October. Another line notes blast furnaces using 209 million tons of air last year.
The Grand Jury reported 73 indictments and 14 cases dismissed. The county jail was described as in perfect condition. A strong sentiment existed as Judge John A A was a candidate for Congress from the district. Names and moves of residents were listed, including address changes on East Patrick Street and Second Street. The First Annual Century Run of Road Club headline noted upcoming events and a trip to Frederick.
Twenty years ago Sept 21 1928 report notes Hood College opening ceremonies for the new term with Prof Ernest Feise head of Johns Hopkins German department as speaker. Mention Cultur al Glotown Bank and property moves involving David Souder and Norman Remsberg with the Glotown community.
Fragment discusses Archim Class completion and mentions Louis, Kansas City, and Salvation Army ties. References Captain Howard Chesham in Chicago Finance Department and two daughters. Details are incomplete and names inconsistent.
The bride, Leona Vano, was married in Elwood with a traditional ceremony as Mrs. Hessi Jeanne presided. Attendants wore satin gowns in old rose and green and blue, with pearls and rosebud bouquets. The groom’s brother Walter DeGrange served as best man, with ushers Lee Iversen and Warren Shaffer.
Seey Marshall endorses the Bernadotte report amid political maneuvering. He urges acceptance of the core findings while signaling support for the ruling party’s cautious approach to policy shifts.
The meeting at Charlotte Street venue gathers Grange members, including speakers Mrs Holter and Edward F Holter, to discuss a special grant and recognize attenders. The Maryland Grange chapter hosts the event with local attendees and friends.
A long list of Frederick area graduates and nonresidents pursue higher education at Mt. St. Marys College, Wilson, and numerous colleges across the country. The report details graduates entering University of Maryland, Buckeystown, Goucher College, Swarthmore, Lafayette, and many others, with dozens of named streets and towns cited as home or origin. Also noted are 1948 graduates entering colleges and schools, and a section on 1948 entrants.
Virginia Beach police report an armed robbery at a private party early Sunday may have netted up to 15000 in cash and jewelry. Police chief Ivan Mapp of Princess Anne County said seven masked gunmen conducted the raid and imported assailants aided the plan. He noted it was impossible to determine exact losses and that guests included residents from Richmond and Washington frequenting the Boat House event hosted by Fox of Virginia Beach.
The New Market Grange hall is described as being just south of Route 30 at the four corners in New Market, with other Granges in the county expected nearby.
Washington Daybook notes Senator Robert Taft has made no final choice on his stance for the Blst Congress. He may act independently or align with Gov. Dewey on domestic policy, while avoiding a shelf role. Taft plans to wait and see which party controls the Senate and may lead GOP efforts if Democrats win.
The National Mediation Board opens meetings in Chicago to mediate wages and hours between rail carriers and 16 non operating brotherhoods. A 69 day cooling off period precedes any potential strike. Brotherhoods seek 25 cent hourly raises, 40 hour weeks, and overtime pay boosts.
Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the State Tax Commission for Emmitsburg Tavern Inc to engage in tavern business. Capital stock is set at 109060 shares of common par value $1 each. Incorporators are John E Chrismer Catherine M Chrismer and Agnes C Fitzgerald all of Emmitsburg.
A quiet eight am wedding at the Tri Evangelical Reformed parsonage Adams town united Blanche Munday daughter of Mrs John Hartzell Cooper Bo and Paul Melvin Biser son of Mr and Mrs Eric C Biser Ada Lown. Rev Morgan Andres officiated in a graydon setting. The bride wore a navy gabardine suit with pink accessories and a heirloom necklace. a white rosebud corsage. Attendants were Miss Barbara Lewis and Martin Holland Biser with Dickerson and Findlay. The newlyweds planned an undisclosed honeymoon and will reside at the groom’s home after October 1. The bride had been employed at the National Cancer Institute Bethesda.
The Frederick Civic Club met in the Evangelical Reformed church social room with about 45 members and five guests. President Mrs. Clifford Riker led the flag salute and welcomed guests. Russ France Shores spoke on exchange teachers and Elizabeth John Cramer and soloists performed. The club donated 94.25 to cancer funds and outlined annual activities and committee leadership for the year.
In Baltimore on September 21 two police officers testified that Eugene H. James 31 a Black janitor led them to a buried butcher knife connected to the fatal stabbing of 11 year old Marsha Brill last July 6 in Northwest Baltimore near Pimlico. James stands trial for murder in the girl’s death.
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