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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1952
Page
4
Frederick reader shares a reflection on revelation found in daily Bible readings and divine omnipresence improving confidence to serve God. A Frederick correspondent recounts the Spanish American War, noting volunteers, pay, diet, equipment gaps, cost, territorial gains, pensions, and definitions of Americanism.
Dr Robert von Seliger of the Neuropsychiatric Institute in Baltimore warns alcoholism has hit a record high with about 1,000,000 alcoholics and 4,000,000 verging on alcoholism. He cites social tensions and post prohibition attitudes as factors in a chaotic era.
Norwegian visitors report a plan to thaw and ship frozen whale meat to the United States. They expect to sell about 10,000,000 pounds by October at prices lower than beef. Whales used will be fin, sei, and minke, not the sperm whale.
A letter reflects on nature's wonders from rain on hot days to diamonds of raindrops and rainbow colors. The writer links weather to spiritual questions about happiness, trust, and belief, contrasting harsh modern life with hopeful visions of heaven and renewal.
In a hospital ward Peer lies ill when Louise with a violin enters softly. She plays the Easter hymn and the sick, from fever dreams, acknowledge the Redeemer. The scene reflects a belief that Christians carry the wisdom of God in a mystery to brighten the world.
Market prices listed show corn at per barrel figures, barley by bushel, and wheat by bushel with a 9.25 figure and additional numbers 143 and 224 in the record. This concise price slate reflects commodity quotations in a historical market page.
At a special meeting the Mayor and Aldermen signed a contract with General Electric of Schenectady for a to light dynamo for Frederick’s new municipal electric plant. A beer and liquor license tax of 125 is set for saloons inside police limits, with two of 33 saloon keepers likely to close before paying the levy. Fire inquiry finds no incendiary origin in the Rouse fire at Catoctin Furnace. Mr and Mrs Clarence Lee of On ing’s Mill greet wedding guests at West Patrick Street with George A Schroeder in attendance.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News, April 30, 1935. With little interest prevailing and a sparse turnout, the May 24 primary election is expected to attract few voters as costs rise. Senator Marvel Mills Leagan of Kentucky gave an address at an Odd Fellows ceremony on Nort Market Street. Prof S Fenton Harris was elected president of the Canal National Conference of the Reform Churches in Frederick County at the annual dinner. Grace Trails Chapel attendees included Richard S Barret and a Gibson secretary.
Barry Garfield, a 29 year old pioneer, argues Bell invented the telephone but failed to teach use. He urges pre thought, proper voice, and a clear greeting to improve social and business results. Garfield plans a book and corporate courses while noting calls waste time and can ruin impressions. He says his own dating success proves the method works.
A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Valentine following their April 12 marriage. Attendees included numerous Val entine and Wantz families with many children and relatives listed, reflecting a small community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Oscar T Mullican hosted a surprise house warming on April 27 with many guests from Maryland and nearby towns including George and Bonny Jones Robert and Evelyn Carroll and daughter from Baltimore Ray and Belle Evans Theodore Mullican Walter Strine William Strine and son from Hagerstown Fletcher Beall Maynard Watkins and son Carl Mullican and son Ann Burdette from Hyattstown Pauline Shook of Brunswick Robert Mullican Herbert Mullican Shirley Wilcox Wayne Mullican G Vincent Hull Harald Burgess and C T Burgess of New Market A buffet dinner was served. Queen of May planned for Westminster May 21 Jeanne Dixon a senior from Flushing Look will be crowned at Macyland College events.
Statement from Today In Washington warns that private property faces greater danger from government seizure and OPS tax power. It criticizes price stabilization and wage boards for acting without constitutional authority, citing Supreme Court NRA decisions and asserting Congress must legislate clear tax and wage standards rather than executive actions.
Thurmont High School senior class stages Our Miss Brooks in the high school auditorium at 8 15 daylight time. Beth Royer stars as Miss Brooks with a large supporting cast and Dolor es Passers directing the production. Tickets are sold by senior class members at the door.
All area babies born on May 3 will be eligible for the seventh annual Baby Derby of Acme Markets and American Stores. Relatives or medical staff may file a coupon to receive a Rit baby food package. Traffic deaths in the U. S rose slightly in Q1 1952 to 7,930, up 2 percent from last year per the National Safety Council.
Lesson covers misused phrases and common mispronunciations. Notes include esthetic versus anesthetist stress, britain jail form Godl, and the harsh sense of feculence with an example of milky impurity. Aims to boost vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
Pfc Maurice E Garber son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Garber of New Windsor has been serving in Germany since last October. A 1946 Frederick High School graduate he was drafted March 7 1951. He is married to Hetty Jean Stambaugh who lives with her parents in Union Bridge Maryland. His address: USS20G8970 CIMD Inf Rexi 42 Div APO 112.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Starner of Brunswick wed Garland Hansbrough Baptist of Stephens City Va at Sacred Heart Church Winchester Va Rev Carl Zeterberg officiated. The ceremony featured Panis Angelicus Ave Maria and white spring flowers. Bride wore import lace gown with cathedral train. Reception followed at George Washington Hotel. The couple plans a northern honeymoon then residence in Winchester. Engagement announced for Lila Mae Sneadner to Donald E Shank aboard the U S Briareus. wedding to be held in late summer.
Mr and Mrs Damon Barnhart and daughter Linda moved from Brunswick to a new home between Petersville and Knoxville. Kenneth L Strawsburg of Libertytown greet congrats on second son Donald Leroy born at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Alfred Shockley of 834 N Market Street stars in Washington College spring comedy by Washington Players. Sgt and Mrs Donald R Hann welcome daughter Patricia Ann born at Breckenridge City Hospital Austin Texas. Donald is son of Charles W Hahn of Woodshboro. Sunday guests of Mrs Virgil Moyers included Betty Moyer Jean Moyer Mary Virginia Moyer Bud Moyer Betty Boyer and Paul Summers from Frederick. Mehrle Lee Murphy and family announce daughter Ginger Lee born at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds six and a half ounces. Ralph Carmelo Sr Bradley born April 24 at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Betty L Main is grandmother. Orville Staley and Gloria Gosnell celebrate birth of a premature son at Frederick Memorial Hospital placed in incubator and recovering.
Among The Sick airs. Newman of Upper College Terrace is said to be recovering satisfactorily at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after surgery last week. Howard Z. Siup of Adams town is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital, undergoing an operation and improving nicely. M. R. Etchison, ill at home at 11 West Second Street, is described as serious today. Walter A. Catsail near Urbana, formerly at Frederick Memorial Hospital, has returned home Saturday and is improving. Mrs. Elizabeth Fink of Rosemont Avenue has been very sick with streptococic throat and is improving. Edward L. Young of 317 West Seventh Street was admitted at Frederick Memorial Hospital last Friday morning for observation and treatment.
Five day forecast notes masily cloudy conditions over the Delmar Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay area with temperatures near normal. Expect warmer temperatures Thursday and Friday with showers late in the week. Mean highs near mid to upper 60s. Weather discussion references mountains and southern Chesapeake Bay coastal counties.
The Charlesville Home-makers Club led by president Mrs. Raymond Ford met at Mrs. Frank Miller's home. Delegates discussed the county meeting, club anniversary May 5, and health window decorations for Home Demonstration Week. Members planned fund contributions and a May 26 meeting at Mrs. Ford's, with a DuPont gardens trip forthcoming. The Gambrill Park club, hosted by Mrs. James Harris, addressed self understanding, reported finances, and arranged a May 17 trip to DuPont gardens plus a flower exchange and hats recreation.
A brief remark from N A Lufburrow recommends rest as the best remedy for weariness and fatigue rather than playful antics. The note stresses sleep as a practical solution and ends with the signature LUFBURROW.
A worship through music service was held Sunday evening at Central Presbyterian Church in Washington. The program featured sacred songs anthems and organ numbers composed by Harold Reeves Yarroll of Frederick, minister of music at the church.
New titles reach the Artz Library shelves including Fresh Water Fishing by Arthur H. Carhart a guide with illustrations and methods for angling. The Goshawk by Terence H. White explores falconry with day to day training notes and drawings. Solving the High Cost of Eating by Ida Bailey Allen offers meal planning to cut food bills with 1300 recipes. Lt John Shellman Baer Natural History Collection funds support these acquisitions.
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