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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1949
Page
11
The vernal equinox, blooms, and migrations are not the sure signs. Spring for fans comes with rival managers boasting pennants, star players in peak shape, and the anticipation of baseball. The sport signals the enduring American way and resilience amid crises as millions await the first pitch.
Miss Vlasta Vraz head of American relief for Czechoslovakia since 1945 has been arrested on political activity charges in Prague. She planned a mid May trip to the United States and told friends she may not return. U S consular officials report she is being held for investigation and has been treated well.
In a National Association of Foreign Student Advisers meeting the fact surfaced that last year every accredited U S college hosted at least one foreign student. The piece argues student exchanges foster personal contact, noting about 25 000 foreign students in the United States as 25 000 points of real world understanding.
Two wedding notices from Mt. Airy and Walkersville detail Sherley Fleming and Rob ert Dubet wedding at Calvary Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Arthur C. Day, and Doreen Fogle to William H. Heffner Jr at Walkersville's Glade Evangelical Church. Heffner Jr. recently discharged from the Army and employed by Leland Construction. Couple to reside near Doubs after April 18.
City editor August T. Brust of The News fell ill at his son's Cumberland home and was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. Libertytown resident Murray D. Nicodemus remains under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Albert N. McCardell, recently operated on at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, returned home improving. Ira M. Wiles of Baltimore continues to improve at Union Memorial Hospital after six weeks as a patient.
In Nuernberg Germany April 13 a US Crimes Court rejected a defense by 11 German diplomats and Nazi officials accused of plundering occupied countries during WW II. Five of the 11 faces convictions. others earlier cleared. Two defendants charged with crimes against Jews were freed yesterday.
Fifty years ago local notes report baker John Hershberger shipping a fruit cake to Princess Paz of Bavaria and preparing more for Spain. Two Mormon elders arrive in Frederick for summer missionary work. A street worker, E P Mantz, injured by a falling stone on Bentz street. Rowe Bros store in Emmitsburg robbed of clothing valued at 150 to 200 dollars. Nearly 100 trees planted at Athletic Park and arc light poles installed for ten lights around the race course.
The Mayor and Aldermen approved extending Jefferson Street through to Carroll Parkway after city purchased Mrs Virginia Schuetze Clarke’s West Patrick Street dwelling and store for 4750 dollars. A water transmission shortfall was reported by G J Reynardt to the council. Bradley T Marman criticized the fire alarm system in a letter to the editor. Over 500 attended Walkersville High School productions Her Uncle's Boots and Betty, The Girl Of My Heart by Walkersville Methodist church youth group.
In Washington on April 13 the suffragists led by Emma Guffey Miller battle rival women's organizations over the equal rights amendment. Kefauver backs an equal status bill while other groups warn it would erase protections for working women. Cap Krug stays on as secretary of the interior amid political chatter and praise. Admiral Hardison draws flight pay despite age and rank.
Frederick County Western Maryland College alumni formed a local chapter at a Y M C A meeting. Eleven Terror graduates attended and Acting Chairman Walkersville was elected. President Ensor spoke from Westminster with T K Harrison and Harry O Smith leading the alumni effort.
Marriage licenses were issued in Baltimore to Ray L. Lowe aged 29 of Frederick and Flora E. King aged 19 of Braddock Heights. Edwin J. Trexler aged 29 of Thurmont and Jeanne M. Culler aged 22 of Baltimore are also listed.
Washington in depth outlines how House Rules will allow amendments to the administration labor bill. The open debate could insert changes opposed by both administration and labor leaders. A conference committee may decide the final path before mid spring, with election consequences looming in 1950.
An operetta The Sleeping Beauty will be staged in Calvary Methodist parish hall on Wednesday April 27 at 7 30 p m by three Girl Scout Troops sponsored by the church Troops 2 7 and 20 led by Mrs Helen Cooley Mrs Louise Strine Miss Alta Ice and others Approximately 60 girls join a large chorus with final rehearsals on April 20 and 22 Troop committees will host refreshment tables and cast novelty numbers between acts
Calvary Methodist Church broadcasts Holy Week events with a Thursday 7 30 service of Holy Communion and three hour Good Friday devotions starting at noon. Guest speakers include Revs Morris G Zum brun and Edgar Hoffmeier among others. soloists feature Richard Zimmerman and others. Choir, under Paul Beckhelm, performs two anthems.
Princess Miss Rinehart of Smithsburg, a Western Maryland College student, will represent her school and the Maryland State Horticultural Society as a princess in the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia. She has earned a scholarship and a history medal at Western Maryland. her parents are Mr. and Mrs. D Eldrid Rinehart.
Easter Dawn service to be held at the Frederick High School terrace facing east at 6:30. Music by the Frederick High School Band ensemble directed by Sperry L. Storm, with choral numbers by Calvary Methodist Youth Fellowship and regional church youth groups. Miss Alla Ice will deliver the sunrise message with the theme Jesus Alive Forevermore. Interdenominational, interracial event by Frederick Christian Youth Council and Frederick County Council of Religious Education. Breakfast to follow on campus unless rain moves the service to Calgary Methodist Church.
A reflective note on spending and desire. The author argues that earning wages curbs impulse, allowing gradual fulfillment of wishes. He muses on how money enables countless chances to attend events, yet the average person saves and spends in stages.
Charles Town West Virginia residents approved extending the special school levy for three more years in a vote held yesterday. The measure aims to fund local schools and maintain educational services in the county.
A chimney blaze at 311 Madison Street triggered a general alarm today at 1 05 p.m. Fire crews deployed a booster stream to extinguish the flames.
Roanoke Virginia April 13 2 production at the American Viscose Corp Roanoke plant will be reduced to 50 percent of normal effective April 24. Plant manager Leroy H Smith said today.
Washington April 13 House passage sent to the Senate today a bill authorizing the government to sell three suburban housing projects known as Greenbelt Md Greendale Ohio and Greendale vis
Dorothy Dix responds to marital strife and male superiority in a column about a domineering husband and a working wife, urging self esteem and happiness through respect. A second reader asks about balancing work and family, with Dix advising persistence and love paying dividends in marriage. A 26 year old seeks wife choice, Dix suggests waiting for genuine love and experience before marrying.
About 500 people attended each of two showings today and Tuesday of The King of Kings. Cecil B. DeMille’s film on Jesus Christ is shown at Tivoli Theater this Holy Week, sponsored by the Frederick City Ministry. Daily shows run 10 a.m. with doors opening 9:30 a.m. No admission charge. a silver offering is collected at the door.
The daily precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 30 today shows 0.17 inch in the observation hour. April precipitation to date is 1.42 inches versus normal 3.30 inches. April 1948 totals 5.24 inches, excess 0.49 inch by April 1, 1949. Yesterday high 70, low 49. sunrise 5 36 am, sunset 6 46 pm, moonrise 1 04 pm, moonset 6 22 am.
The American Political Science Association launches a campaign to force parties to uphold platforms. It plans dinners in major cities to gather criticism, draft a final report by 1949, and push reforms for 1950 elections. Key figures include Elmer E. Schattschneider and scholars from Illinois, Harvard, Iowa, and Wesleyan.
Martinsburg West Virginia officials vote to observe Daylight Time starting April 24 while Berkeley County stays on Eastern Standard. Rural residents had asked for a referendum, but the proposal was tabled. Peace at College of the City of New York eases picketing as Easter and Passover break begins. Fifty pickets from student groups participated in protests over faculty racial bias. Washington debates naval aviation funding with a $16 billion peacetime bill and consideration of a $3 billion add on for expanded air power.
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