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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
9
A Christmas message contrasts peace with six months of Korean War aggression. It condemns Communist rulers, urges steadfast Christian compassion, and calls for liberty to live, think, and speak freely. The passage then recounts the Nativity story from Luke, detailing Mary, Joseph, the decree of Caesar, Jesus's birth, and the heavenly proclamation of peace.
A Christmas message notes the birth of Christ as told in Luke and urges gratitude for America’s freedoms. It calls Christians to defend freedom of worship and speech, aid the oppressed, and uphold a Christian bulwark against tyranny.
Rome announces in a Vatican Christmas message that excavations beneath St. Peter's Basilica have uncovered bones near the papal tomb. The Pope says a scientific study confirms findings of high importance but cautions the bones may not be conclusively identified as St. Peter's. The discovery is to be published soon during the Holy Year.
The Carroll County Commissioners announce hearings on proposed salary increases for county officials. Key positions include Collector of State and County Taxes at 2700, Assistant Collector at 1800, Roads Department head, Chief Deputy Sheriff at 2400, and Deputy Sheriff Jailer at 2500 per year.
Fifty years ago from The News Christmas market opened at noon drawing large crowds. Forest green bouquets and gingerbread figures delighted children as workmen uncovered a cellar skeleton likely a medical prop. Glenn H Worthington won a doll from the Daughters of the Confederacy. G Wesley Kindley won a Confederate records book. A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad condemnation trial verdict awarded 2966.68 to the Washington Junction Stane Company, which may appeal.
A century ago Frederick County faced distress among needy families despite city efforts. The Drouth Emergency Association funded 430 jobs and sent baskets to the poor, easing hardship while many families anticipated a happier Christmas. Major Elmer F Munshower forgot to bring his car home from a Kavanie Club meeting and retrieved it downtown.
Warren Al Evans argues that the United States must prioritize a long-range strategic air force over naval or ground forces. He warns that heavy naval spending and a continued reliance on ground troops weaken overall strength and risk defeat, urging development of an unmatched air force and warning against aircraft carriers as substitutes.
Miss Evelyn Rosalind White daughter of Mr and Mrs Joh White marries Robert Kenneth Grove son of Mr and Mrs William Grove. The ceremony was held on Saturday December 16 in Alexandria Virginia. The couple are on a wedding trip in Florida. The bride operates Evelyn R White Studio of the Dance locally.
In Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, 1000 orange bags were used in place of stockings for a Christmas event. Santa, via the Rotary Club, announced a party for about 2000 area children despite the stockings shipment delay. Bags sourced from C. J. Caldorph were filled with nuts, candy and toys to substitute missing stockings.
Warm sun melted ice in Washington area causing 266 automobile accidents in 20 hours. Central Midwest and Great Lakes saw mild readings with light rain in western regions and a few flurries in western New York. Weather outlook favored continued warmth across the nation with only scattered wet spots.
Peninah Morrison McNair daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McNair Emmitsburg and Donald Paul Smith son of Mr and Mrs Walter Smith Woodsboro plan a Christmas Day wedding at 4 o clock in Eling Evangelical Lutheran church Emmitsburg with Ruth Neighbors maid of honor and Sterling Claybaugh best man Rev Nevin Smith and Rev Philip Bower to officiate organ music by Ruth Shuff and songs by Guy Baker. After a Florida honeymoon the couple will reside near Woodsboro.
A reprint of Francis P. Church's 1897 New York Sun editorial letter to Virginia O Halloran affirming Santa Claus exists. It defends belief with lines about faith, imagination, and unseen wonders, contrasting skepticism with enduring wonder and joy for children.
In Korea, Corporal Louis DeMartino and Lt. Morgen Murphy traded steaks for a morale boost. They secretly visited a local mess hall to order a private steak dinner and steak breakfast, shared with four fellow soldiers, after which Murphy praised DeMartino as a future promotion candidate.
Prospect Homemakers Club held its annual Christmas party on December 19 in Prospect Hall with twenty members and several visitors. A business session was led by Mrs. Shirley Bohn and the program featured an International Christmas with customs and poems from multiple countries. Johnsville Homemakers Club followed with a December 14 Christmas party, a country customs program by Sayter, Diehl, and Cashour, several carols, gifts and Capsule Sisters, plus committee appointments for 1951.
President Truman invites Republicans to present alternatives while Hoover and Dewey push clear, forceful policy ideas. The piece notes public dissatisfaction with US foreign policy, calls for unified leadership, and urges Europe to mobilize and UN members to share responsibility in Korea and global defense.
Mrs. James Schoonover and Mrs. Paul Houck led club roles at the Pleasant Homemakers gathering. Guests included Mrs. John Summers Route No. 5. The December 18 event at Southern Restaurant featured a Christmas display and cultural tableaux from Germany Poland Ireland and Italy. The group planned a January meeting at Mrs. Clarence Diehl’s home.
Santa Monica Calif December 23 The whereabouts of Mrs Mirf newa Bell Ross remained obscure as her husband pressed divorce action against her Elliott Roosevelt spoke from Hyde Park New Jersey saying She s definitely not here The names of Roosevelt and Mr Ross were linked in court yesterday by counsel for the husband Dr Rex L Ross Jr 42 charged the mother and son with touring the count where Elliott Roosevelt Mrs Ross did not appear in call and her attorney declined to comment on her association with Roosevelt
A religious reflection on Christmas origins from the Gospel of John, contrasting the simple human birth of Jesus with its universal significance. The piece emphasizes that Christmas is a time to rejoice in God eternal gift, not merely a season of commerce.
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