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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1951
Page
11
The piece surveys 1951 with mixed tone, weighing hopes and fears. It notes avoided war, Cold ground forces, air clashes, and atomic tests, plus trials with economy, politics, and media. It praises overall gains in health, housing, and living standards while acknowledging ongoing anxieties and uncertainty.
A commentary links fixed incomes and inflation to the Six Nations on Finger Lakes reservations. It notes a treaty since 1700s has provided annual calico and muslin to keep peace, now shrinking under rising prices. The piece suggests teachers, pensioners, and savers share the Indians’ desire for real substance over promises.
Nassau County health commissioner publicizes findings on baby names for 1950. Robert and Patricia were the most given names. boys high on list include John James Richard William while girls show Barbara Susan Mary and Linda in top ranks. The piece notes shifting trends and cautions about overbearing names.
A tribute to newspaper carriers who brave snow wind and cold to deliver papers. The piece highlights their early teen drivers, memorized routes, and the unseen effort that keeps readers informed. It urges appreciation, recounting how delays affect delivery and thanking carriers with small kindnesses.
Dec 19 1901 items include Wister Huey offering to save city light costs, a Christmas concert at Woman's College with C William Fout and Lucy Eisenhauer praised, a Taneytown area barn fire destroying the Sterner farm barn, Margaret King selling a brick dwelling on East Third Street to Horace Zacharias for 2300, and a December 10 bank deposits total of 3 029 123 77 across five local banks Citizens National Farmers and Mechanics National Frederick County National Central National and First National banks.
Approximately 400 men women and children will receive Christmas cheer through the Children's Aid Society of Frederick county as local groups cooperate to prepare and distribute baskets. Fire crews battled smoke at the Farm Bureau Co-Operative Association warehouse on East South street but no flames were found. Middletown tax rate ends unchanged at 50 cents per $100. The Frederick county Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting at the M C A with Russell E. Lighter of Middletown re elected for the coming year.
Monday Musicales at 118 West Second staged a Christmas program led by Mr. and Mrs. R. Ames Hendrick with guest Mrs. George Bolek of Baltimore, Maryland Federation of Music Clubs president. The group announced Madrigal Singers spring concert in Frederick on April 23 to fund music scholarships. Proceeds from the event support Frederick county young musicians.
The WwW S.C. S. of Montgomery Church Mt. Airy held a Yuletide party on December 12 with 42 women attending. Mrs. Carl Cline led devotions on Offering Our Gifts, while several members presented Christmas customs from Sweden Norway Poland Czechoslovakia Italy. A country table display, costumed narrators, corsages for attendees over 60, games and gift exchanges, and green white refreshments followed.
The North End Civic Association will hold its annual Christmas party Friday at seven p m in the Staley Park fieldhouse. The event appeals to north-enders with a children oriented program and is chaired by Edward J. Daugherty with helpers for purchasing entertainment and decorations. Also noted are separate church programs in Grossnickles and Myersville with children’s departments and a play titled Christmas on Old Baldy set for December 23 and 22 respectively.
Washington reports that the Loyalty Review Board found there is reasonable doubt about John S. Service's loyalty after he shared confidential State Department documents with a suspected Communist. The piece contrasts board findings with McCarthy and says the ruling targets Service's conduct and associations rather than declaring him a Communist.
The Zonta Club held its Christmas party at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Monday evening with gift exchanges. President Mrs. Freda S. Doll presided and Rev. Edward A. Godsey presented the Christmas story in song and illustrations assisted by Mrs. Grace Landauer. Members sang carols as decorations by Mrs. Croghan and assistants complemented the event. next meeting set for January 7.
The Jug Bridge Club met December 12 at Mrs. Harry Zimmerman’s home with president Mrs F Russell Young presiding and Miss Lillian Zimmermaty as co host. Members displayed art, read verses, and sang carols. Mrs Albert King won the recreation prize. A Christmas party was scheduled for December 28 at 1 30 to 4 p m at Mrs Daniel J Thomas’s home.
The Myersville Church of the Brethren will present The Other Shepherd on Thursday evening at the church. Dorothy Clarke Wilson wrote the play and James Grossnickle directs. Performance begins at 7 30 p m.
After a year of combat operations in Korean waters the heavy cruiser USS Toledo returned to the United States arriving on December 7 at a West Coast port. John C. Miller radar operator third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Floyd C Miller of Center Square Emmitsburg was aboard.
Kiwanis members and guests attended the Christmas ladies night with Rev Edward A Godsey speaking on goodwill beyond the season. The program featured Jack Shorrow singing, Mr Smith guiding carols, and about 90 attendees including Charles Baguire Annapolis Kiwanian and local officers. Red carnation corsages and apples from Quynn Orchards were given as favors.
Dorothy Dix answers letters on marriage reform and fidelity. A wife asks if a skirt-chasing husband can change and whether to endure or divorce. Bertha, Mary Lou, and Evelyn seek guidance about love triangles and office romance amid warnings about doomed unions and repeated infidelity. End with a brief world note on an Oakland air escort mission.
The Braddock Heights Community Association held its year end gathering at the Weitzels home. Members heard a ceramics demonstration by Mrs. Weitzel and viewed her exhibits. The Recreation group elected officers led by Mrs. Guy Cramer and planned a skating party and Christmas party. The Garden-Civic group planned lighting the community Christmas tree and prizes. A December 11 Education group carol program followed by a Betsy Smoot visit closed the evening.
State Police Trooper H P OBrien who recalls faces arrested Melvin J Mercer of LeGore for driving without a license in August. Mercer paid 15 dollar fine. In December OBrien again identified Mercer and found no license. In Peoples Court Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr fined Mercer 25 dollars and costs. several others paid fines for related infractions. The arresting officers were Chief W W Corbin Sgt A Norman Dietz and Officer Arnold Simmons. A courtroom quip about a voice followed an anecdote.
A religious note urges blessing and peace, citing Psalm 29 11 and Miss Dorothy Thompson on war. It quotes her warning that no nation won any war and every side loses, urging patriotism rooted in righteousness and peace for the future.
A note urges readers to pause and prepare for Santa Claus's forthcoming journey before the sleigh departs. The text also quips about Alice aging, noting she has not changed in ten years.
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