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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

5

U S Forces Hold Line as Korean Front Sees Mixed Progress

In Korea the balance remains delicate as counter punches by U S forces reduce a 12,000 man North Korean bridgehead over the Naktong and retake Pohang while airfield support resumes. Despite setbacks the picture is improved, with attrition taking a toll on the enemy though manpower limits the allies to a stalemate outlook for now.

Korea U. S MacArthur Reds Naktong River Pohang U.S Taegu Naktong Arca U S

July traffic in Frederick County totals 69 accidents

Maryland State Police report 69 accidents in Frederick County during July. Thirty eight people were injured, two killed, and 45 were property damage incidents. State Troopers from Barracks B made 268 arrests and issued 202 warnings, mostly between 1 pm and 1 am, with other peak periods at 2 25 am and 3 05 pm.

Frederick County Maryland

Local items from the News Aug 26 1900

Dr Francis Fenwick Smith, the city’s oldest practicing physician, died at 72 after moving from Bladensburg in 1863 and serving here since. Carrie Whipp, daughter of Od M Whipp, fractured her forearm after a fall at home near Buckeystown. George C F Myers near Frederick reports a litter of 18 pigs, 6 survived after bottle rearing. West Patrick Street house and lot sold by Daniel Scherer’s executor for 1750 to Louis W Scherer and Mrs Charles Zeigler. Katie Burke’s pet dog on Madison Street died from poison, long cherished by the family.

Francis Fenwick“Smith East Second Street Frederick Bladensburg OD. M. Whipp Carrie Buckerstown George C. F. Myers Myers West Patrick Street Jacob Rohrback Daniel Scherer Louis W. Scherer Washington Charles £. Zeigler Tee Katie Burke Madison Street

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Aug 26 1936

Twenty years ago the column notes heavy rainfall raising the city reservoir level by a fraction in ten weeks. Maryland jurists Urner and Newman attend a reception near Rockville hosted by Mr and Mrs George E Iron. References to distinguished visitors from England Scotland and Canada appear amid the steel discussion.

the News City Jf Incsdea Urner and Newman Maryland George E Iton Rockville Ber England Scotland Canada

Soldiers crave home brands in Korea morale boost

In Korea, American troops cling to familiar names for cigarettes chewing gum shaving cream candy and even snuff and razor blades. The writer notes the Army favors known brands where exchanges stock them and cites a cigar smoker's view that cigars from home remain precious while cigarettes and other items reveal a morale gap. General Grant’s cigars are recalled as a benchmark for supply.

Mal Boyle Kores Korea Seo. Juna Hitler Germany Army Air Force Post Grant

Rocky Ridge Girls 4-H Club Meets at Mabel Sharrer Home

The August meeting of the Rocky Ridge Girls 4-H Club was led by president Barbara Fisher with Miss Mabel Sharrer hosting. Beulah Glass and Doris Dinterman demonstrated candy making, the club discussed record books and the Frederick Fair, and an extra meeting was set for Tuesday August 29 to finish the records. Refreshments and games followed, with the next gathering planned for Pauline Troxell’s home on September 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Rocky Ridge Mabel Sharrer Barbara Fisher Lit- Tian Clam Beulah Glass Doris Dinterman Frederick Fair Beulah Pauline Troxell

Weiner Roast and Watermelon Party at Wolfe Home

A community gathering near Myersville Saturday featured a large weiner roast and watermelon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Wolfe. Many guests from Monrovia Middletown Smithsburg and Frederick attended, sharing games and fellowship on a warm Sunday.

Albert L. Wolfe Myersville Monroe Beall Nelson Susan Catherine Monrovia Harry Shafer Nellie Charlotte David Frederick Woodrow Wolfe Ronny Judy Loy N. Wolfe Smithsburg Millard Leatherman Sarah Middletown Elien Kay C. Lioy Michael Nettie Dorthalee Gloria Joyce Phyllis Maurice Wolfe Richard Eugene Roger Jerry

Korean War Is Smaller Conflict With Broad Stakes

Washington report argues Korea is a secondary war, with UN and allied forces aiding a limited fight. It notes American troops under 100,000 and total allied forces under 200,000, while warning against using the conflict for political gains. The piece also questions Universal Military Training and recounts politics around John C. Kunkel and Pennsylvania PMA machinations.

Miss Juda Anne Demuth to Be Married Sunday

The article details the upcoming wedding of Miss Julia Ann Demuth and Mr. Guy C. Whidden of Philadelphia, with prewedding events including a lawn supper, a church ceremony at St. John's Lutheran, and visits from out-of-town guests. It notes related social gatherings, family raffs, and local appearances of relatives and friends in Thurmont and surrounding areas.

Juda Anne Demuth Julia Ann Demuth Howerd Demuth Thurmont Guy C. Whidden Philadelphia St. John's Lutheran Church Wilmington Del Whidden Rendel Whidden Damuth Rideau Hotel Ocean City Datty Keesecker Cumberland Henry Schuoler Clifton Miss Swearingen Xent C. Nicodemus Walkersville Patricia Swearingen Robert N. Nicodemus Louise Hendrickson Frederick Nicodemus R. Ames Hendrickson William E. Trail Francis Scott Key Hotel Swesringen Catoctin Country Club

Bolivar Area Residents Gather for Visits and Events

A crowded report lists visitors and local social activities across Bolivar and nearby towns. People from Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, Lovettsville, Sault Ste Marie, and Washington D C are noted visiting relatives, attending birthdays, baptisms, and church fairs. The piece also mentions travel to Florida California and Canada, hospital stays, and an engagement announcement.

Years of War Mobilization Plan Falls Short in Washington

Two months into the Korean War there is no clear plan to rotate reservists or replace mobilized personnel. Officials have yet to publish a definitive manpower strategy, leaving reservists like a St. Louis naval lieutenant frustrated by unpredictable service length and unclear billets for dependents. The piece urges top agencies to create a formal replacement system and to stabilize duty periods, stressing the need to protect families and careers while preparing for possible large-scale conflict.

Washington United States U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Board Army Navy Air Force St. Louis Naval’ Reserve Far East National Guard Reserve Officers Training Corps Armed Services Eae Rae Paenone Ase

St Johns To Hold Supper Carnival

St Johns church will hold its annual supper and carnival for three evenings next week beginning Tuesday in the school yard. The affair is sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters for Notre Dame Convent on East Second street. Rev Robert A Bozel is general chairman with L Ignatius Kennedy and Mrs Florence Little as vice chairmen. Alton Lipps treasurer and Louis V Keyser publicity chairman. Other helpers include Charles Anglesbee Mr Lipps Melvin Zimmerman and several parish workers.

St. John’s Church Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters of America Notre Dame East Second Street Robert A. Bozel L. Ignatius Kennedy Florence Little Alton Lipps Louis Vv. Keyser Charles Anglesbee Lipps Melvin Zimmerman Helen McKenzie Miriam Ramsbury Grace Filby Elizabeth McCaffrey Austin Moke Gathesine Long Frank

Weddings and engagements in Maryland and a political funding note

The notices announce the wedding of Peggy Jean Walker and Horace Branning Jr. in Sykesville on Sunday September 3 at St. Pauls Methodist Church. Engagement announced for Mamie Elizabeth Leather man to John David Lambert Della. Washington report notes a $76 million cut and $654 million flood control and navigation funds in a general appropriations bill sent to the Senate. Marine Private George R Boward from Sardisville enlisted Aug 25 for four years and will train at Parris Island before reassignment. He is a graduate of Thwjopt high school in 1980.

Mary Lee Richard Kleinfelter Biglerville Camp Hill Glover Lebanon Valley Conservatory Annville Lititz Borough Lititz Kleinfelter Shippensburg State Teachers College Shippensburg International Business Machines Co Baltimore William Bell Alice New York City G. E. Webb Hagerstown Charles Town Bolivar New York Harry Moler Walter Jenkins Orkney Springs W. E. Kelican Harwood Potts Lewis Beek Wea Peggy Jean Walker Sykesville High School Horace Branning, Jr Finksburg St. Paul's Methodist Sykesville Clifford L. Leatherman Union Bridge Mamie Elizabeth John David Lambert Della Washington Truman Army Engineers House Senate George R. Boward Charles EB. Boward Sardilasville Marine Corps U. S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island D. C Howard Thwjopt High School

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