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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1942
Page
4
The News Frederick Maryland roster and rates page dated Wednesday September 30 1942 lists subscription prices and affiliations. It notes the paper is an Associated Press member and a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The World Series opens as the season’s showcase with massive public interest across the United States and Canada. A metropolitan club battles a rambunctious upstart from a Mississippi River town in a contest that captures national attention and stirs strong debate among fans.
During the First World War a kitchen storage plan proposed by Philip Pillsbury urged American households to store flour to ease a wheat surplus. Each 5 pound sack saved moves more than a bushel of wheat to better storage, described as helpful rather than hoarding, with debate among Washington insiders.
In 1926 Frederick judge Hammond Urner faced reelection for chief judge as tributes praised his justice love. After 17 years on the bench he was reelected and served until 1934, noted for courage in criminal cases and decisive legal reasoning on the Court of Appeals and Governors Commission for the Revision of the Judiciary.
A Washington opinion column argues that inflation stems from government wage policies during the war. It contends the administration inflates payrolls and overtimes, while farm groups blame farmers for inflation. The piece urges a 40 hour work week without overtime and criticizes policy that protects higher wages for workers and farmers alike.
Quoted lines express praise and joy in the Lord with exaltation of the horn and bold speech. It reflects a devotional mood attributed to Madame de Stacl, urging happiness through piety and faith. The fragmentary text mixes archaic phrasing and misspellings while preserving a religious exhortation.
September 50 1892 notes Columbus Day observance planning at City Opera House with a committee to coordinate with schools and officials. Nelson and Burck of Frederick display a large dog collection at York Fair. Charles E Haller and Judge Kussmaul brought back bass. Dr H F Getzendanner admitted to University of Maryland dental class 1892-93. West Virginia campaign stump for Democratic party and political orator in state.
Twenty years ago this column reports a motorist struck a cattle herd at Charles Klein near Brad Dock killing one cow and fleeing. Two officers captured the driver at Square Corner. he claimed ignorance of the incident. The new tariff bill is raising local prices. imports like shoes and Willie are mentioned. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone plans an equ mile cable between Frederick and Middletown under expansion. Dr and Mrs Arthur Remsberg Miss Annie Kefauver and Mr Pierce Gaver of Middletown take Atlantic City trips.
A commentary argues happiness cannot be fully planned or pursued through distant goals. It grows in daily life and often arrives suddenly, beyond premeditation, while people chase achievements. Constant busyness may prevent recognizing real happiness when it arrives.
A poem by A. Lufburrow depicts a colossal military menace spreading fear and hate without boundaries. It laments global misery and dread, warning that no idea offers a remedy as the world braces for a future threat that could erase peace.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox arrives in Rio de Janeiro by Navy seaplane today to be greeted by Brazilian officials including Foreign Minister Oswaldo Aranha, Navy Minister Aristides Guillen, War Minister Eurico Gaspar Dutra and U. S. Ambassador Jefferson Caffrey.
The piece argues Churchill's second front hints aim to unsettle Nazi nerves. It cites Berlin denying troopship sinkings while signaling internal German disquiet. It notes shakeups in the Nazi High Command and Hitler’s need to secure Stalingrad for prestige amid looming winter and a faltering campaign in Russia.
A selection of new titles includes The Mediterranean by Emil Ludwig tracing sea history from Gibraltar to Suez, Animals As Friends by Margaret Shaw a practical pet care guide, Forty Eight Million Horses by Humphrey B. Neill on electricity’s impact, First Lessons In Beekeeping by Maurice G. Dadant on urban beekeeping, How To Make Your Budget Balance by E. C. Harwood and Helen Fowle, and Get More Out Of Life by Catherine Groves offering life guidance and self help.
Edson argues Americans risk dependency on Washington as local scraps drives and labor shortages reveal uneven results. He praises self reliant action from Omaha and York and San Jose, urging continued local initiative over federal rescue to win the war and preserve civilian morale.
Today's historical notes mark anniversaries of publishers, generals, editors, and scientists born in Lancaster Philadelphia Salem and other places with notable deaths from 1819 to 1921. Also recorded are anniversaries of Col John White and Columbia ship, treaties, drafts, and Munich pact. Birthdays include Henry MacCrackin Lawrance Corbett Friday Kellogg Keth Tolle. Horoscope predicts self sacrificing, idealistic traits and potential high station if health and reputation are protected.
A compact note listing common usage errors and pronunciation traps. It highlights misused phrases such as grass widow and emersion, contrasts immersion, and defines celerity as rapid motion. A quotation from Johnson links time's speed to attentive watching. It ends with a milk price error noting Alaska milk at thirty five cents per quart.
George Tucker writes that pursuing a career in gambling in New York carries peril and anxiety. From small-time bookmaking to major operations, gamblers face police harassment, potential deportation, and the risk of murder linked to Prohibition era crime. The piece links famous deaths to gambling and evasion, noting authorities’ crackdown and societal stigma.
The Women’s Club of Union Bridge met at Echo Hills Farm hosted by Mrs. M C Stitely to elect officers for 1942 1943. L C Stitely was reelected president with Edgar Barnes as vice president James Snyder second vice president Thomas Gaither secretary Morris Haines recording secretary Cookson treasurer and Paul Buckey as Hower committee chair. Luncheon for 22 followed. Rev Richard M Lunsberg spoke on Hawaii and Current Events was led by Mrs L J Coonan. Next meeting set for October 8 at Clear Ridge Inn Uniontown.
Firefighters from the Independent Hose Company quickly extinguished a blaze in a tar barrel at the rear of 365 West Patrick Street on Tuesday afternoon. Workmen were using the tar to repair garage roofs. the United Company joined the response but returned after the extent of the fire was learned.
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