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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1951
Page
7
The piece reflects on Jefferson’s longing for American string players and the rise of classical music across towns and cities. It notes growing string quartets, widespread choral activity, and the shift from swing and marching bands to richer harmonies, arguing classical taste endures beyond any era.
In a Boyle Christmas column from 1951, the piece ponders the meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ as the central figure, and Santa Claus as a secular emblem. It contrasts Christian and Jewish traditions, notes the festival of Chanukah, and uses a personal anecdote about a Jewish child’s Christmas play to illustrate shared generosity and faith.
Philip D. Reed of General Electric told the International Conference of Manufacturers that higher production and efficiency will defeat two major dangers to the free world. He warned that demand will persist beyond armament needs as output lowers costs and creates new markets, with the electrical industry forecasting doubled or tripled business in 10 to 15 years. He said there is no mature economy, only endless opportunity for those who meet new wants.
Died at his home in Ceresville Edward A ShrinER aged 71 a wealthy milling and business figure in the community. Complaint filed with Post Office rural delivery general superintendent over a mutilated mailbox near Petersville. Santa Claus letters arrive from local readers. Three men linked to a George W Lilly jewelry store robbery at Point of Rocks captured in Baltimore and confess. An additional suspect arrested in Frederick. WCTU sewing school held Christmas program with recitations music and a candy treat for 88 pupils.
Twenty years ago in 1931 the Empty Stocking Club distributed gifts to 332 Frederick children at Grace Reformed Church. City workers joined E C Valentine for an oyster roast at Hotel Frederick. Dr Edward P Thomas announces the birth of a son at Frederick City Hospital. Weather outlook shows no severe cold or snow after a warm rainy night affecting pre Christmas activity.
The Joliffe Nursing Home in Colesville reopens tomorrow after a fatal fire on September 18. Owner Jessie Joliffe obtained Montgomery County and Maryland state licenses and remodeled at about 30000 dollars. Most former patients plan to return. Also, Rev. Paul H Gleichman has accepted a new pastorate at Riegelsville Lutheran in Bucks County, Pa. from Bristol, Pa., effective January.
A compact retrospective lists notable births and deaths across years from 1770 to 1950, highlighting Demetrius Gallitzin, Ann Judson, Hezekiah Butterworth, Frank Kellogg, Edward Arlington Robinson, and others. It also notes historical events like Hopkins becoming first Navy commander, Cooper's The Spy, and 1937 incidents and forecasts, plus today’s birthdays and a horoscope offering guidance.
The Maryland Master Plumber December 1951 cites NSC research on winter hazards and precautions. It advises easing into braking, adjusting speed to conditions, using chains in severe snow or ice, keeping safe following distances, pumping brakes to stop without skidding, and keeping windows clear with functional lights and defrosters.
A quoted proclamation from N A Lufburrow extols the value of steadfast character and personal principle amid slander and excuses. The brief verse-like line questions how to value traits that cannot be depended upon and prizes a person who stands firm in belief regardless of criticism.
Betty Kling and Lee Moser, who met at a roller rink near Frederick, plan a Dec 26 wedding at 9 p.m. in Braddock Heights rink with the bridal party in skates. Betty, 19, and Lee, a few years her senior, met there a year and a half ago and became engaged in June after Lee proposed with a solitaire diamond. Lee, a floor manager and president of the rink Roller Club, and Betty, a longtime employee and secretary, will have a Christmas garden setting with a large tree and a half moon of poinsettias as the altar.
A wedding notice describes Betty Rosenberry and Lee Shookstown planning a Braddock area ceremony with white satin gowns, a skating theme, and a reception at Rice's Bright Spot. The groom’s party includes Jefferson residents and Braddock attendees. honeymoon plans remain undisclosed. The Q A section covers presidential ages, noting John Adams as oldest and James A Garfield as youngest.
A surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harner of Emmitsburg was held December 16 with open house from 2 to 4 pm. Distinct guests included Clarence Eyler Harry Harner Ivan Riley and Edward Weishart plus many Harner kin. The couple, married December 29 1901, live on a Tom's Creek area farm near Emmitsburg and remain active church members. Refreshments followed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Glenn G Stull announce Kathleen Mae Stull's engagement to Pvt Melvin E Heim stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky. Miss Anna Lée Morgan wed John Claude Doyle in Libertytown with Rev Stephen J Chybnski presiding. An additional note reports the engagement of Jean Frances Angleberger to Walter Eiker with a spring wedding planned.
In New York on December 21 a secretary and an art student wed via a contract under a little used domestic relations clause. Elizabeth L. Ruby and John Chipura signed the agreement with two witnesses and State Supreme Court Justice Henry Clay Greenberg. The couple sought a ceremony with minimal ostentation and penned their vows rather than spoken them.
The Dec 22 item argues President Truman’s security order risks curbing free press. It notes AP and ASNE objections, calls for narrower terms like military security, and suggests centralized review of classifications while citing past voluntary censorship in World Wars I and II. It criticizes White House overreach and urges balanced safeguards.
Urbana Homemakers Club enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at the parish hall with 21 members and nine guests. Arrangements were by Mrs. Rayner Montgomery and others. gifts exchanged after carols. The 1952 meeting opens January 10 with Mrs. G O Hendrickson hosting. Braddock Homemakers’ Christmas party Dec 14 hosted by Mrs. Netman Brunk with 24 attending. A reading by Mrs. Alex Bryant preceded the January 11 meeting at 1 30 hosted by Mrs. Clemon Lenhart and Mrs. Floyd Stup.
City mail carriers completed three trips this morning to parts of the city and planned further trips this afternoon as heavy mail flow continued at the post office. Cancellations fell as outbound mail slid back but many parcels still were delivered. No single day cancellation records were set this Christmas due to spread out mailing over weeks. Stamp and parcel post windows will stay open to 6 p.m. today. As of October 1950 there were in the continental United States 165 different religious bodies.
Among the sick, William Merrick returns home to Mt. Airy after weeks at Johns Hopkins and Frederick Memorial. Sheriff Guy Anders improves at Newton D. Baker Hospital in Martinsburg after a Friday admission. Timmy Sponseller re admitted to Children’s Hospital in Washington for observation. Walter E Burall of New Market shows slight improvement after Dec 8 surgery at Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs James Baker of Harmony and Mrs Anna Bayes near Sabillasville are improving. Mrs Ernest Delphy moved to Frederick Memorial for treatment.
The annual Forest Grove Christmas service will be held Sunday at 7:30 pm at the Forest Grove Methodist Church. The program includes readings, dialogues, duets, and solos.
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