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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
9
Publication from Great Southern PTG MFG CO lists price of 3 cent binge copy, 75 cent quarterly, $2.00 for two months, $8.50 per year. Audit filed with post office Md second class. Dated Monday April.
An April 24 1960 column explores a middle aged mother’s struggle to reform after divorce. It discusses motherhood duties, self sacrifice, and generational conflict, contrasting harsh judgments with calls for personal growth and responsibility. The piece weaves ethics, family roles, and social expectations in a reflective editorial tone.
The piece questions the resilient view of a steady high plateau in the American economy. It cites Dr. Fenwin G. Nourse as warning that current prosperity masks underlying fragility. Nourse links disinflation abandonment, farm price supports, and organized labor as threats to stable growth and cautions about illiteracy and political missteps.
In a discussion among independent farmers, tension grows over free enterprise versus government regimentation. They weigh whether reducing arreas and feeding own stock justifies compliance, while concerns about fertilisers, prices, and planned production rise.
Dorothy Dix recounts a husband who laments his mother in law who interferes in every aspect of the home and especially their child. The mother in law’s overbearing vigilance strains the marriage and the wife defends her. The columnist notes the mother in law harms more than she means and that she cannot be convinced of her own fault.
Fifty years ago Frederick notes report a disastrous fire at a fertilizer plant destroying storage and wagons. an aldermanic meeting passes ordinances amid debate. memorials recall William Henry Miller former Frederick tax official and cashier. contracts awarded include a $750,000 road improvement project with multiple subcontracts and railroad alignment.
April 24, 1930 recall items include a fruit bloom scene with about 10,000 apples in Members of the Rotary Club visiting E. D. McCain’s orchard in a five to six mile area. S. Elmer Brown of W. will become Grand Master of the Odd Fellows in Maryland in 1991 after deputy installation in Baltimore. A letter to the editor notes support for school consolation and taxpayer input. A theft report states a suit containing valuables was stolen from Mrs. Carroll Cover’s parked automobile in Detour Market Space.
Lane to speak at a local rally hosted by the Frederick Counts Women Democratic League on May 2 in the hall. Attending invitees include Mrs Lane, Seaye Atoy, Mrs Herbert Ho O'Carrey, and Mist Margie Schelihate, with various committee members and guests named.
Powhatan Brass And Iron Works elects Charles Tas er WooSu0 as president and general manager. Carrie Vide Strider named president. Blys Fiera Kenings first vice president. Mrs. Th. Stone second vice president. Kyle Wall secretary and treasurer. Corporation plans to spend money within five years to prepare park property and require conveying back other parcels per deed.
Reported criminal informations accuse Jenkins of grand larceny in state cases, alleging theft of gasoline, oil, and milk cans from Ray Baer near Lewistown on a date in April. He fled state lines, with no trial date set, while authorities pursue charges. Married life news notes a 25 year anniversary celebration in Middletown with many relatives attending.
The American Legion plans a charity movie night to benefit a local clinic for the hearing impaired. Legion officials praise the production and emphasize proceeds will fund the clinic’s services. Leaders cite prior awards and community endorsement as proof of impact.
Eleven prospective Hood College students from eleventh and twelfth grades in Frederick County high schools toured Hood College for a get acquainted session. Visitors included Doris Weaver, Mary Ann Cashour, Catherine Risik, Delores Hahn from Frederick area and LaRue Fogle Walkersville Betty Remetery Middletown Elizabeth Reid Nancy Swearingen Alice Bitney Ann Smith Thurment from other locales.
Among The Sick Mrs James H Cramer of Rose Hill Manor is at Frederick Memorial Hospital where her condition is satisfactory. John Nicodemus of Walkerville is also listed as a patient at the same hospital with satisfactory condition. Austin Heffner, confined by illness, has entered for observation and treatment. Mrs Chirenve Bussard of College Place is at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs William Koontz of East Third Street was taken ill and is described as improving at Frederick Memorial Hospital with giphowl fever noted in the report.
List of campus social and cultural events in Frederick including performances by the Frederick Community Chorus at Gambrill gymnasium April 24 and 7 pm, Mortar Board activities at Meyrin drawing room and Coblentz Hall, a Hood Club card party at Gambrill gymnasium, an orchestra concert at Bredbeck Hall April 27, and a series of lectures, dances, and organists events at Brodbeck and Coblentz halls through April 30 and into May 18 with May Day celebrations.
Q and A cover constitutional majorities for senators and representatives, origins of the word dith or decuria, gold production leaders before the California rush, lethal meaning via River Lethe, first Oscar winners Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor, plus local crime and divorce notices involving Robert Stoner and Sterling Rippean.
Washington Daybook notes postmaster curtailment plans may fail amid objections from Congress. It critiques use of lobbying tactics to boost postal funding, discusses filibuster quibbles and committee work efficiency ideas, and previews Kentucky Governor Earl Clements as likely next senator with strong support and funding.
Mrs. Marie Rial returned home near Emmitsburg on Wednesday after spending the winter months at Bradenton Beach Florida. Mr and Mrs Veon Mills of Gaithersburg have returned after spending the winter at Fort Pierce Florida.
Cumberland Valley Guild of Organists meets at Hood College on April 29 with delegation from Charles Town Martinsburg Chambersburg and Mercersburg. Program includes campus tour swimming facilities dinner at six registration at four organ recital by William Savig and Hood students Lavinia Museey and Paul Hidde with Bach and Buxtehude works. A reception follows and local organists are urged to attend.
The Brethren church meeting led by President Mrs. Paul Kinsel occurred near Rocky Split at Mrs. Roy Witmer’s home. Devotions and readings were given by committee members Fith Pooles and Mary Fier. Refreshments followed for twenty six members and guests.
A meeting of the Economics College Hood was held Saturday in Meyraily College. Attendees included representatives from Franklin College for Women George Washington University and the University of Land gathered in Meyram serial room at two o'clock. Miss Marion Harsh presided as chairman.
Graph of traffic offenses lists numerous charges and fines across multiple towns. Individuals, routes, and streets in Frederick, Hagerstown, Monrovia, and nearby areas appear with penalties for speeding, passing on double white lines, failure to stop, lack of lights, reckless driving, and license issues. Arresting troopers named include H B O'Brien and others.
Rev J Kell pasing of First Presbyterian West Chester Pa spoke at vesper service at Head College Sunday on the subject God Is My Co Pilot He compared daily life to a plane flight through snow and noise saying youth is adapting but must yield life to Christ and use Him as co pilot and compass to avoid moral deflections.
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