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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
7
Harvard economist Quincy Slichter argues savings bonds help defuse postwar demand and inflation by shifting spending into government debt. He notes wartime bond losses from rising government costs and proposes bonds redeemable in dollars with the same purchasing power to protect holders if inflation resurges.
King David Lodge No. 50 OF will host visiting Maryland Grand Master Maxwell Kirschbaum and staff Tuesday evening in the temple on West 7th Street. Plans were finalized at last week's lodge meeting. James K. Smith serves as Noble Grand. social hour to follow the business session at 8 p.m. invitation extended to Frederick City Lodge No. 106 members.
A young Saanen buck named Bell's Big Chief leaves Frederick County to join Peru's herd improvement program. Bred by Dr. and Mrs. W. A. R. Bell of Hansonville, the purebred will undergo breeding farm tests under Allan Rodgers before export papers and a flight to South America.
Fifty years ago items note M P Morse expanding Belgian hare breeding in Frederick with 15 animals and a rear-yard rabbitry planned for about 100. The Lima Bean Association shipped five tons of Lima beans to Baltimore. Edward E Harn a young Frederick county lawyer and former General Assembly member died at 25 after Cuba service. A Braddock Heights dance used a special car to the mountain with music by the Frederick Select Orchestra.
Twenty years ago in The News column notes the completion of the New Calvary M E church with dedication on Sept 14 by Bishop McDowell and mentions ALTON J LIPPS turning in 48 to par at Orchard miniature golf and a 44 score on the municipal course. Aldermen discuss a special fee for the coming year. Local fishermen and Ernest and Ary are referenced in scarce text.
The piece recalls a ceremony near Taegu honoring 217 American dead from the First Cavalry Division. White crosses mark temporary graves dug by Korean laborers as Lt Col Leo Gilbert and Capt Emmett Fox oversee a modest, democratic memorial shared by all services. Soldiers reflect on life after battle, describing plans, fears, and the moral weight of survival.
Frederick County remains under a stagnant high pressure area keeping conditions warm and humid into midweek. The Weather Bureau reports no immediate change as an airport observer notes the southeast high will not move out soon. Expect continued warmth with possible scattered afternoon thunderstorms and light rain totals around two tenths to one quarter inch. Late corn and gardens show improvement from recent rains.
Detroit on August 28 Packard raised wages nine cents an hour ending a 13 day strike by its 8 000 workers The union and Packard agreed to a five year contract following the General Motors formula echoing the industry trend after Chrysler previously boosted pay The move aligns Packards pay scales with the rising auto industry wage structure and follows GM UAW pattern.
Washington reports a second wave of American tanks in Korea alongside Patton. Cadillacs and other firms are ramping up production after tests at Aberdeen, with Russia likely to struggle to match U. S. tooling and designs. Nixon eyes Pressman hearing to revive Hiss-Chambers exposure for Senate campaign. A veterans casualty table and Ford UAW wage talks echo broader defense and industry dynamics.
Miss Patricia Morgan Swearingen daughter of Mrs. Frank V. Swearingen of Thurmont and the late Dr Swearingen wed Robert Nelson Nicodemus Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert N Nicodemus Sr of Walkersville. The ceremony at St John’s Lutheran Thurmont featured bridesmaids and a recital by Charles Eckenrede with hymns by Bach and Mendelssohn. After a reception at Twenty Acres guests traveled from multiple states and the couple planned to live in Walkersville.
Frederick Lodge No 3871 Loyal Order of Moose had 58 members nationwide conferred the Pilgrim Degree at the sixty-second international convention at Moose Heart and Chicago. Marylander M For tie of Hagerstown also received the degree. Ponton, serving his third term as Frederick Lodge governor, was among attendees with Gonald Weddle Edward Saltzman Thelma Ebaugh Harriet Weddle Roger Winpigler and others. The convention opened August 21 with a House of God dedication officiated by Rt Rev J J Laffey and Rev C D Payne. The Buffalo Sherman Hotel site was announced for next year with 1,300,008 edifice funded by Moose contributions and three organs including one from Moller Company of Hagerstown. More than 350 Moose attended the Buffalo convention.
Maj. Dean Hess dubbed the one man air force of the South Korean war is grounded by order until he can resume leading South Korean pilots against the Reds. The 32-year-old Marietta Ohio native, known by radio call sign Mac, Intosh One, is hailed as a top air hero by infantry as he prepares to train Korean fliers for future missions.
Sammy Palumbo a noted jockey posted a $1,000 bond after a highway crash near Frostburg in which Walter W. Searer and passenger Noy Frazee were involved. Frazee 64 of Friendsville Md died in the head on collision as Palumbo who was en route to Wheeling tried to pass on a hilltop. Magistrate J A Stanton set September 8 for arraignment on manslaughter by automobile.
Miss Mary Louise Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd C Miller Emmitsburg and Joseph W Kerrigan Jr son of Mr and Mrs J Ward Kerrigan Emmitsburg were married Saturday at St Josephs Catholic Church in Emmitsburg The ceremony was performed by Rev Michael J OBrien C M After a reception at the White House Inn the couple left for a brief honeymoon then Mexico City where Kerrigan will study at Mexico City College for two years The bride attended St Josephs College and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing The groom a World War II Marine Corps veteran and former Emmitsburg High School graduate recently worked at Point Barrow Alaska
The Colored Elks Band of Mt City Lodge No 382 directed by James Jefferson will give a concert in Mullinix Park Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Frederick Recreation Commission, details handled by Lewis E Hill treasurer. The Aug 22 concert was postponed due to rain. House files are one of the world's most potent disease carriers.
Miss Ellen Boswell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilton J Boswell of Laytonsville married Marion Wi Selby son of Mrs Harry Mullican and the late Marion Selby in Brookeville Methodist Church. Rev Conrad W Jordan officiated. bride wore ivory satin with train and seed pearl tiara. A small reception followed. couple resides in Gaithersburg.
Miss Colleen Dixon Clabaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Clabaugh of 729 Grantley Street Baltimore will marry Carmello J Liberto of Baltimore in Baltimore Cathedral on Sunday September 3 at 3 p m Miss Clabaugh a Forest Park High School graduate is employed at Johns Hopkins Hospital Parents of the bride are long time Frederick County residents with ties to Frederick High School Grandmother Harriet Virginia Clabaugh resides in Ladiesburg A reception will follow at Edmondson Virginia Hall Baltimore after which the couple will honeymoon in the south Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Clyde M Roney of 25 Rosemont Avenue their daughter Margaret Jeanne to Malcolm Johnson no date set Store closes Mt Airy Atlantic and Pacific Store ends operations citing low volume and overhead costs Manager C Rodger Topper plans to start new grocery in the building. closing follows chain policy.
A 19 year old driver involved in a three car collision on Route 240 near Evergreen Point faced a reckless driving charge after a midnight Saturday incident that caused more than 600 dollars in damage but no injuries. The hearing before Substitute Magistrate Edward J. Smith found him guilty and fined 25 dollars 75 cents plus costs.
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