Our Chinese Friends War Footprint and Santa Letters
A reflective piece recalls the Boxer Rebellion and eight week siege of the foreign legations in Peking with Allied army intervention led by Count von Waldersee. It notes indemnity payments and US goodwill, then questions if the Communist era could reverse Chinese sentiment toward America. Also mentions Santa letters from LeGare children and a Quonset Scout cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ching
Tzu Hsi
Society of
Peking
United States
Austria
England
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
Alfred von Waldersee
Inn
Americana
Ouster Calls Grow Over Secretary Acheson
Washington December reports say Senator McCarran and GOP leaders push replacing Secretary of State Acheson. McCarran says Acheson has lost the country’s confidence and cannot be effective. Senator Ives agrees on replacement, while some GOP members predict resignation by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCarran
D-Nev
Repubicane
State Acheson
Senate Gop
Acheson
Ives
R-Ny
Truman
GOP
New York Circuit Court of Appeals
Alger Iiss
Wiss
State Department
Communist Ager
Achesbn
Fifty Years Ago Local Hems From The Colum Of The News
Fifty years ago on December 8 1900 local items note contractor Charles Ridgely finding money in a box during demolition on East Patrick Street with sums claimed up to 4000 dollars. Philomathean Society debated trusts with the affirmative winning 2 1. Henry Kefauver sold property in Middletown for 3500 dollars. Mrs Calvin Engle broke an arm on West Fifth Street extension yard steps. Rev J H Dieht accepted a call from Hyde Park Lutheran church and will preach his farewell at Bethany Lutheran Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridgely
East Patrick Street
A. D. O'Leary
W. A. Long
Ridgely
Henry M. Kefauver
Jefferson Street
Middletown
Charles W. Michael
Calvin Engle
West Fifth Street
J. H. Dieht
Hyde Park Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church
Brunswick
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Associates Judge Arthur D. Willard opened the December term of Circuit Court. Mayor Culler lifted the city water ban for washing cars. D. Charles Flock, Republican elect, declared winner by two votes over Funk and demanded a recount. Tear gas accident trapped 65 soldiers and two officers in rifle pits. escape aided by ladders and side doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Willard
Circuit Court
Culler
T. John B. Funk
Brunswick
House of Delegates
D. Charles Flock
Funk
State Armory
Company A
Independents
Citizens Companies
Fron Sabinges
Dorothy Dix Advice On Marriage And Husbands
Dorothy Dix answers a reader about a wife stuck with a husband unable to support the family and urges the wife to face reality and work if needed. A second letter discusses preferred marriage ages, noting that while large gaps can work if personalities fit, in general partners near in age with similar backgrounds provide better odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
Milly the Mouse in Seoul A wartime dancer doomed by serendipitous fame
HAL BOYLE reports from Seoul on Milly the Mouse, a 21 year old Korean jitterbug who entertains American officers at the wartime capital’s only nightclub. Her dream of marriage to an American and return to the United States is fading as she drinks more, while about 200 Korean girls in Seoul face similar precarious futures amid social stigma and crude criticism from local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Seoul
Milly the Mouse
Milly
United States
Mr Sprigg Presents Musicales Recital at Hood College
Hood College music instructor William Sprigg, an organist at the Evangelical Lutheran church, gave a December Monday Musicales recital on the Lutheran church organ. He played Bach and other Advent pieces, spoke about the new organ, and demonstrated stops and combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sprig
Hood College
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sprigg
Spring
Johann Sebastian Bach
St. Anne
Virgil Thomson
Edmundson
Jean Langlas
Pietra Yon
Sith
Vlovd C. Culler
Wouter van Garrett
James H Falh
William Zimmerman
Frank Griffin
Marjorie
Kline
R Ames Hendrickson
West Second Street
Social Tips for Remembering Names in Daily Life
The piece advises improving memory for names by writing down new contacts and memorizing them. It encourages addressing people by their names rather than vague labels and suggests treating name recall as a skill to manage social embarrassment and improve interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Burial dispute over wife’s family plot or private mausoleum
A reader asks whether a 33 year marriage should end over burial wishes. The husband favors a private mausoleum five miles away while the wife wants burial in her family plot. Leonard advises not to derail the marriage and suggests deferring to the survivor’s choice.
Public Opinion Denounces Appeasement In Korea War
Washington dispatch reports American public opinion rejects peace concessions in Korea. The United Nations forces will not surrender or withdraw until Chinese troops are overwhelmingly deployed. MacArthur’s offensive tests Chinese intentions while peace talks proceed, with further naval blockades and air actions possible. Attlee’s visit clarifies Allied unity as mobilization plans proceed.
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Washington
U. N
Korea
China
MacArthur
Manchuria
North Korea
Mao
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Russia
Moscow
Capitol Hill
Attlee
Drunken driving cases heard in Peoples Court
Ruth H Zimmerman aged 49 of Route 4 Frederick pleaded guilty to drunken driving and paid 100.75 in fines and costs before Magistrate Alton Y Bennett. Arrested about 10 30 p m last Monday near Route 40 and Ridge Road Braddock Heights by State Troopers Mutchner and O'Brien. Fines total 103 90 in another case Clinton F Nokes of De Grange Street arrested on reckless driving and operating on revoked license by Trooper Whitney with 101 45 forfeited on revoked license and 2 45 on reckless driving. Arrested for no operator's license Gustin C Baugher 18 Route 5 Frederick pleaded guilty and paid 825. Whitney arrested on Ridge Road Braddock Heights December 1 in a non-support case Fred Schuler Frederick was acquitted after a warrant by wife Margaret Schuler at West Patrick street 100 block. Other collateral forfeitures included William F Fauble Knoxville failed to dim lights 1145 James F Clingan New Market passing when way ahead and clear 645 Earl L Smith New Market falling a grant right of way 11 45 Curtis Brown York Pa passing on solid white wine 11 45 Alfred J Baker Washington failing to grant right of way 11 45 Fish is brain food. Some people eat fish on Friday and then do the silliest things over weekends.
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Ruth H. Zimmerman
Route 4
Frederick
Alton Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
Ridge Road
Braddock Heights
William A. Mutchner
IH. P. O'Brien
Clinton F. Nokes
Gustin C. Baugher
Whitney
Ridge, Road
Fred Schuler
Margaret Schuler
West
Patrick Street
William F. Fauble
Knoxville
James F. Clingan
New Market
Earl L. Smith
Curtis Brown
York
Alfred J. Baker
Washington
Betty Carolyn Davis to wed Mark Jeffers Jr in January
Mrs. Robert Leslie Davis of Monrovia announces the engagement of her daughter Betty Carolyn to Mark P. Jeffers Jr son of Mr and Mrs Mark P Jeffers of Barnesville. The wedding is set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leslie Davis
Monrovia
Betty Carolyn
Mark P. Jeffers, Jr
Mark P. Jeffers
Barnesville
Christmas Masses Practice Set at St Joseph's Church
Emmitsburg reports choir practice for Christmas Masses at St Joseph's Catholic Church held each Tuesday at seven. Organist Mrs Euphemia Rotering hosts sessions at her home. Miss Phyllis Bower of Washington County Hospital visited her parents Rev and Mrs Philip Bower over the weekend. Mrs Michael Karmanski and daughter Christine from Westwood New Jersey are visiting Mrs Karmanski's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Gillelan. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Moore, wed on Thanksgiving at St Philips and James Church Baltimore, now reside at 3038 KE Federal Street Baltimore.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Euphemia Rotering
Phyllis Bower
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Philip Bower
Michael Karmanski
Christine
Westwood
N. J
Wilbur Moore
St. Philips and James’ Church
Baltimore
Federal Street
That City
The Storm's Afterglow Through Luff's Town
News item recounts a recent blizzard that left streets icy and homes cold, then notes relief as sunlight returns. A playful exchange between a Congresswoman and her husband references a house intrusion joke about the House and Senate.
Christmas Party Invitations From Local Tailoring Firms
Invitations issued for the 18th annual Christmas banquet and dance of A. Sagner's Son, Inc. and Frederick Tailoring Co. group in Frederick, with venues listed including State Armory. Music by the Sage Cunt ers. Events reflect local business social life and post notes.
Bridgehead and Beachhead Difference and Other Q A Items
Answers cover military terms bridgehead versus beachhead, emu size and status, the memorial stone for the Washington Monument going missing in 1854, William Henry Harrison as Wyoming’s rep and grandson of presidents, fish skin leather from codfish and horned pout, and dairy budget guidance from nutritionists advising one-fifth to one-third of food allowance for milk products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Hood Alumnae And Students To Celebrate Christmas Together
Hood College alumnae and students plan Christmas reunions across the nation with two campus vesper services at Brodbeck Hall and gatherings in homes. A college choir will perform with readings from President Truxal, directed by Dr. Blakeslee, as bells and decor enhance the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Helfenstein
Alumnae Association
Andrew G. Truxal
Earle
Asian Crisis Drives New Far East Marshall Plan
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson notes a shift of the Marshall Plan from Europe to Asia. With Indonesia, Indo China, Formosa, Korea, Japan, Burma, Thailand and India in play, Foster seeks renewed aid programs and U S supervision, including a Philippines package of 250 million dollars. Congress must approve.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Asia
William C. Foster
Far East
Europe
Indonesia
Netherlands
France
Indo-China
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
China
Formosa
South Korea
Japan
Congress
Truman
Congressional
Philippines
Manila
Philippine
Elpidio Quirins
ECA
Foster
Daniel W. Bell
Treasury
U. S
Mr. Foster
Presiden Quirino
America
Quirin
Pio Pedrosa Quirino
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Christine Ann Horner
Jackie Luther Eyler
LeGare
Santa Claus
Colum of the News
Philomathean Literary Society
George R. Dennis, Jr
Amon Burgee
N. E Cramer
D. H. Hargett
the News, Pee
Miss Dix
Waal
Nolanes
Boyle
Mr. Sprigg
Leonard
Hell Syndicate
David Lawrence
Emmitsburg
Luff
Lufburrow
Jim
Senate
House
Raymond P. Free, Sr
East South Street
DeLand, Fla
Frees
Charles B. Free
P. Luther Rice
St. Petersburg
Fla
Artz
Tasker’s Chance Garden Club
C. Burr Artz
Tasker’s Chance Club
J. Walker Carty
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
James McSherry
Walter G. Crowther
Robert S. Tyson, Jr
Edward D. Grove, Jr
Theron Green
Wm. T. Delaplaine
P. G. Stromberg
Ellicott City
G.arthur McDaniel
Federalsburg
Historical Society
The
Historical Society of
Frederick County
Historical House
Charles W. Wood
Damascus
Montgomery County Cotillion
Manor Club
McKendree Boyer
Helen Souder
Ralph Nicholson
Howard Taylor
Herbert 5. Hyatt
Osborne E. Williams
William Miles
Cleveland Hyatt
Druid Clodfelter
Jack Day
Upton Gladhill
Ben Nehis
Genevieve Nehis
Edith Sherman
Beaver Dam
Wis
Mrs. Gladhill
Normandy Farms
Clyde Boller
Christina Rae
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Daisy Darner
Harry Fogle
Frederick Memmorial Hospital
Australia
Washington Monument
Potomac River
William Henry Harrison
Wyoming
Benjamin Harrison
Blakeslee
Jesus
Marcel Dupre
William Sprigg
Schulmerich Company
Helen Chambers
Vivian Steven
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Hood
Winchester Hall
Guive
Air Materiel Command Laboratory
Wright-Fatterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Niewspad
Arbre
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