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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
5
Washington buzzes with alert rhetoric about an imminent all-out mobilization for war. Officials warn Russia’s threat is real, with faster war production and mass drafts planned within 30 days, plus potential wage controls and rationing as Congress weighs higher taxes to curb the national debt near 260 billion.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins develop an X-ray device paired with television to view interior of patients across distances. The system magnifies X-ray images up to three thousand times and feeds them to a TV tube for simultaneous remote observation by doctors in Baltimore Chicago New York Washington and Columbus. The advance promises smoother diagnosis in far flung locations and broader reach for medical science. In other news the Wesleyan Service Guild at Calvary Methodist Church held its December meeting and Christmas party with devotionals, readings, and gifts exchanged.
The Atomic Energy Commission made available 19 government owned patents to 24 manufacturers today including a pocket sized alarm device for radiation exposure. AEC will grant royalty free licenses to advance non secret tech transfer to industry. An unrelated line notes a South American electric gland can generate over 310 volts.
An American observer describes thousands of refugees fleeing Seoul toward the south in zero weather. Families trudging icy roads carry bundles on backs and pull carts, many ill clothed, with elderly and children enduring a brutal, tireless journey while many ride improvised carts or huddle in makeshift shelters.
Fifty years ago Hocal items from The News dated December 22, 1900 note Christmas greens in profusion on market, turkeys at 14 cents a pound, ducks 40 cents each, chickens 25 to 40 cents dressed. Rev Thomas Baltzell Teter pictured, native of city and fourth son of the late Dr William Tyler, now a Church of God pastor in Pennsylvania and president of the Maryland and Virginia Eldership. Another picture shows Rev L A Bush, new Jefferson Lutheran charge. Many Santa Claus letters received from local children. Christmas church celebrations and musical programs are planned with special services.
Negotiations near completion for selling the former Lee Automotive Sales property at 410 North Market Street to Irving H Weil and Sylvan S Weil of Allentown. A garage and service station will operate on the first floor. Also notes: a man found half frozen near Jug Bridge was hospitalized after traveling to seek work. Hugh Q Miller, editor, suffered facial injuries after stepping into an open cellar entry in a North Market Street garage. Edward Storm, a UVA student, visits Frederick for the holidays.
The Civitan Club safety poster contest concluded at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with awards presented by Paul Wilson. Winners in 5th and 6th grade included Daryl Hawkins Woodsboro school Terry Horman Washington street school and Donald McCauslin St Anthony's Emmitsburg. In 7th and 8th grade Edgar Main Elm street school Barbara Tregler St Euphemia's Ennitsburg and Louis Frisino Maryland State School for the Deaf. Dr Ignatius Bjorlee and W Earl Hawkins attended as guests. Henry Lochner spoke on payroll savings through U S Savings Bonds. Civitan B C Lewis noted 132.12 raised at the Salvation Army booth. Christmas carols and movies followed.
In a Christmas exodus, key bills on a corporate excess profits tax and an arms package stall as Congress adjourns for holidays. Despite past passage in both chambers, conference reports remain unresolved and only token sessions are planned before January. The delay risks pushing final action to the new year and may extend the miniaturization effort with broader powers and union shop authority pending. Separate local items note Edwin W. Roberts's suspended sentence being revived after assault charges, and health department staffing updates including Cholena R. Brooks joining Frederick Health Department nursing staff.
The Catoctin Country Club will host its annual Christmas party and dance Monday night starting at nine o'clock with Ozzie Fagan and his orchestra providing music for dancing. The column also notes engagements, births, travel, and holiday plans of local residents, including Miss Joyce Wickus and Mr. James H. Gregory, and a birth announced at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.
West Second street hosts Mr and Mrs H Webster White for dinner in honor of Mrs Whitehills niece Miss Rutherlen Lenhart whose marriage to Mr Dwight Mason Roy is set for Christmas Eve at 4 oclock. Rehearsal at 7 20 pm at Evangelical Lutheran church.
Dorothy Dix counsels on parental bias and the effects of mothers favoring their own families over fathers', noting many children grow closer to maternal relatives. She warns against marrying for children’s sake, urges choosing love, and cautions divorced women about evaluating a suitor’s suitability and potential impact on children.
Misa Corine Rust and Robert D. Shewbridge united in a December 16 wedding at Bethany Lutheran Church Brunswick Maryland The bride is from Lovettsville Virginia and the groom from Brunswick They planned to reside with the bride's parents after the ceremony Rev Ralph Miller officiated The couple's families and local graduates attended the event
Washington reports reveal criticism of Dean Acheson tied to Asia policy rather than personal charges. Critics worry about Korea and Formosa, fearing shifts that could alter U.S. stance toward Red China and impact the Defense of Korea and the Security Council, potentially removing Acheson from the Cabinet if policy shifts occur.
A breezy column offers dating advice on how to attract a man without making a direct move. It suggests inviting him to dinner or a party as a guest, keeping plans subtle to avoid scaring him off. The piece recommends including other young people to create a pleasant, recurring social nudge.
Luffburrow highlights time as a measurement of years shaping opportunity and warns that wasting years yields loss in life. A short verse notes years bring chances and contrasts red snow on Arctic glaciers with the idea of time’s value.
The Frederick City Homemake Club held its December 18 Christmas gathering at Edward D. Storm’s home. Members shared stories on Christmas in several countries, served cookies with Russian tea, and gathered toys and food for a needy family. The Walkersville Homemaker Club met December 14 at the Glade Valley restaurant for a “Christmas Journey Around the World” with solos by several members. two new members joined and gifts went to the Emergency Hospital. The next meetings are planned for January - the Frederick group at Frances Ann Gilbert’s home and the Walkersville group at Gray son Haller, Jr.’s home.
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