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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
4
The article discusses titanium as a scarce industrial metal with Du Pont pursuing metallic traces for aviation and machinery. It notes a 700 pound per day pilot unit and a $5 per pound price, then shifts to a deflationary trend in savings with deposits slipping after seven years of growth.
Dorothy Dix laments that the money question fuels strife in marriages as employed wives face added chores and unpaid bills while many husbands shirk financial duties. She notes a mix of bad and decent husbands, praising the majority as kind and supportive amidst economic tensions.
An old well caved in at the Eisler property on West Third street endangering Margaret Best as she crossed moments before. Ferguson and Emerick's Trish Comedy Company failed to appear at the Opera House and was found stranded in Hanover Pennsylvania with debts attached. The Philomathean Society debated annexation of the Philip II by the United Affirmative with a mixed panel of judges. A M Mont lost clothing in a fire at the Leland Hotel Newport while employed by Western Union and now returns to Yale. Rain washed curb clay from the sewer on West Third Street.
Twenty years ago on September 23 1928 weather officials warned of heavy frost in infamous sections as 45 degree readings prevailed. An accident on the Brunswick Knoxville road left a rider with both legs broken near Benoxville. Glenn Fixneyfrock survived a farm ball attack with minor injuries. Crawford Falk pitched the Eagles to an 82 victory over Adams town with Herby Young and Boney Hartman delivering key hits.
Radio station WBAL asked the Baltimore Criminal Court to detail the counts behind contempt of court charges tied to July 20 proceedings. The case concerns four other stations and relates to newscasts about the murder of 11 year old Marsha Brill by Eugene H. James.
The Parkway Church of God Local Workers' Bible class met at Mary Ervedy Keeney's home near Braddock on Tuesday at 6 30. Fourteen members and three visitors attended. After dinner and a brief business session, Bible readings and prayer opened the meeting. The next monthly gathering is set for October 19 at Mrs Luther Barrier's home in Mt Pleasant.
Washington Daybook profiles George Allen as a powerful adviser to presidents and a shrewd strategist who has helped Truman Eisenhower and others. The piece notes his influence, jokes, and willingness to back colleagues, while also detailing Israel Palestine aid tensions and U.S. funding talks with the State Department and Export Import Bank.
The report notes September precipitation figures with 177 inches for the month and 1317-232 inches for the period, plus an 958 percent excess to date. High and low temperatures are listed for yesterday and prior year, with sun and moon rise/set times and river conditions for Monocacy and Potomac at specific locations.
Washington notes contrast between Governor Dewey’s dignified approach and President Truman’s rough campaign style. The piece critiques Truman’s “give ’em hell” rhetoric, cites labor legislation origins, and highlights how both parties have shifted positions on labor and policy. It also references local post updates and community notices.
Emmitsburg and surrounding towns report social visits, family gatherings, and church events. Miss Peggy Fitzgerald and Thomas Arczidiacono of Baltimore stayed with her parents, while a penny bingo hosted by Band 8 Sodality at St. Euphemia’s School is slated for Sept 23. Other items mention school plans, visits from relatives, sewing club picnics, a twin birth in Indianapolis, and church activities including Youth Sunday and Missionary Society events.
Babson reports New York friends favor Dewey for president and expect reforms in tax, securities, and labor boards. Wall Street anticipates a 1936-52 cycle with possible deflation in 1949. Farm incomes rise yet many small farmers remain near break even. government price supports and weather risk cited as key factors.
Locust Valley Church of God marks its 69th anniversary with an all day program on Sunday. A Bible school rally at 9 30 a m and Harvest Home service at 10 30 a m feature special music by the church choir. Rev H F Wagner of Chambersburg Pa will speak and Rev W E Cooprider of Hagerstown will close with a message. The church, dedicated Sept 26 1879, is undergoing remodeling with a new Sunday school room.
Mrs John M Rice announces Alma Louise Rices engagement to Walter Smee son of Mrs Ida Casey Baltimore. Alma Louise is a Frederick High School and West Baltimore General Hospital School of Nursing graduate. Walter Smee is Towson High School educated and president of Hillendale Home Improvement Company Baltimore. Wedding set October 9. Shipley Hunter wedding solemnized Sept 22 at Calvary Methodist church parsonage. Lilian Irene Hunter wed Isaac Newton Shipley in a double ring ceremony. They will reside at 144 West Church Street. Dorothy Fogle and John M OBrien married at Evangelical Reformed church Middletown. Aqua dress and pearl necklace, couple to reside near Jefferson. Grace Willard engagement to Elmer Andrews Jr announced. Grace is a nurse at Washington County Hospital School of Nursing. Andrews is Johns Hopkins student engineer employed by S R Rosuli Baltimore. Announce engagement of Ann Karr to Claude Werrell. wedding planned in Washington DC November 7.
A compact lesson on pronunciation errors and vocabulary building. It contrasts phrases like it must have been a lengthy trip with hoi polloi, explains stress patterns in chlo roform, and defines presage as to foretell with an example from Shakespeare.
Washington column answers readers questions about draft deferments for ex servicemen including 90 day wartime rules and 12 month service. It notes Merchant Marine members have no GI Bill protection and explains how marriage affects classification and potential reclassification by local boards.
A pylon is a tower erected on the field of an aerodrome to mark the course and guide aviators. A constitutional amendment can only be repealed by passing a new amendment, which becomes part of the Constitution.
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