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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
4
Dorothy Dix argues marriage ranks with birth and death in significance but is often misunderstood. People chase romantic bliss while ignoring real needs and hidden traits, leading to clashes, work, money troubles, and waning honeymoon thrills.
Hood College begins its fifty fifth seeding session with Dr T Guthrie Speers of Baltimore urging religion be integrated into all human affairs and education. The campus expands with a new Activities building named for James H Gambrill Jr to support more students and strengthen leadership, especially among women.
Congress will hear a long range farm program from the Agriculture Committee after reconvening. The panel says it has more questions than answers about farming progress over the past seven years and fears its views are out of date. It notes 7,000,000 workers displaced by mechanization since prewar years and predicts demand driven by wages and diet will set productive capacity. The farmer learns, adapts, and expands rural industry with or without subsidies as purchasing power stays high.
Training in punctuality is a key benefit of school life as children learn to be on time for work and regular programs. The practice fosters discipline and helps them develop a habit of promptness for future endeavors. Carroll R. Eyler and Mrs. Eyler visit Thurmont after spending the weekend with Sean Bytee’s family in Baltimore.
A short collection of devotional lines noting Job 3 18 prisoners resting without oppressor’s voice and Henry Ward Beecher stating heaven is inherited by those who bear heaven in their soul This compact card captures timeless spiritual reflections with a period voice suitable for a church bulletin.
A missing pet mockingbird belonging to A. P. Marsh on Court Street was recaptured by Postmaster B. H. Blackston. Prof Gentryl hosts a dog and pony street parade with 100 performers. Frederick Fair managers Wertheimer and Stauffer plan a Trenton, NJ Fair visit. A new bicycle bell flirtation code excites Wheeling cyclists. Frost reported in several county sections near Thurmont.
Twenty years ago items note extensive improvements planned for the State Armory with roof garden pool and bowling alley upgrades costing 18 000 to 20 000. A youth injures an ankle at the North Market street school entrance. A fashion and business show drawn large crowds at the Armory under Kiwanis supervision. American Legion Francis Scott Key post considers permanent quarters in the Armory addition with opposition.
The Frederick area prepares for the Fair with 115 colorful midway features grandstand attractions four night shows and Governor Lane arrival. Other items report police commission findings bids for airport terminal construction new water storage capacity and ongoing veterans and school activities as readers await a rich local schedule. A separate note from Cleveland explains a 10 year old girl Phyllis Deitweiler will receive a prosthetic arm funded by a nationwide charity drive fueled by city and state contributions.
Frederick County Hood Club executive committee met at Mrs. William 4. Thomas Jr. home. Fall open meeting set for Oct 21 at the Y hut on the college campus. November features include a rummage sale and motion picture benefit for the alumnae Loyalty Fund.
Washington Daybook paints a portrait of Robert A. Lovett as the hard driving Under Secretary guiding State Department operations while Marshall travels. It notes his sharp public-relations style, Harvard background, and blunt wit, contrasting with prior quiet officials. The piece also covers reflections on postwar inflation, price controls, and policy debates in Congress.
Dr J Franklin Haas Frederick minister urged local citizens to support the National Probation Association drive for funds. He said juvenile delinquency can be prevented with proper treatment and that the NPA provides research, literature, and help to courts and probation departments nationwide. Contributions can be sent to 131 West Second Street and checks made payable to the National Probation Association.
Earl L Douglass argues happiness is a choice echoing Lincoln. A disciplined mind and willpower shape outlook, suggesting people can be happy despite life’s trials if they determine to be so. The piece stresses gumption and courage as keys to a cheerful life.
New York Sept 27 Walter Winchell attacked by Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky as a jaunty chatterbox said he would be glad to accept Vishinsky invitation to tour Russia. He added he would take ABC reporters and those from AP INS and let them decide who really is Baron Munchausen.
Montgomery County police charged Edgar C. McFarland with assault with intent to kill after a woman, Thelma Alva Conredi, was shot in a Derwood house. McFarland, an equipment engineer at the Naval Gun Factory, was released on $1,000 bond while Conredi, in fair condition, recovered from a .38 caliber bullet to her left side.
Cumberland Sept 27 John G Cook of Frostburg was reelected president of the Women s Society of Christian Service for a fourth term at the fall district meeting in Hagerstown. Officers include L F McGrear vice president E F Philips pro motion secretary S B Williams treasurer O P Bohman recording secretary C M Lefew spiritual life chairwoman Maz Hanson youth work chairwoman Charles Holtzman secretary of children s work Harry V Bender chairman of special life membership William F Wright supply secretary H D White Lente offering chairwoman Ralph Wiant Week of Prayer chairwoman A E Kesecker interdenominational chairwoman S T Fitch secretary of missionary education and service Howard Spessard assistant secretary of missionary education and service R W Young chairman Christian social relations and local church activities William Hurett literature and publications J J Porter status of women Harry E Nicholson librarian Lillie Rockwell missionary personnel Mrs B A Rupert newsletter editor Executive cabinet includes zone leaders R Imes zone 2 Cumberland area Jon Zimmerman zone 1 Cumberland area Charles M Lefew zone Hagerstown area Lowell Hetzel zone 5 Charles Town area William Hewit zone 4 Martinsburg area Alex Close zone 3 Frostburg area plus Mrs Cook and C E Eliot Charles Town and B A Rupert Hagerstown publicity chairmen.
Washington reports that Democratic Senators urged President Truman to pursue a gentlemen's agreement with congressional leaders to use existing federal funds for stopgap air aid to Europe over the next three months. Senators Russell Gat and McClean of Arkansas said in separate interviews this could avert a special session on emergency aid abroad.
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