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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
4
New York columnist Hal Boyle relays a Peiping radio broadcast from Korea about Major General William F. Dean’s captivity. He writes on Korea’s national dish kimche, its strong flavors, and the unlikely prospect of Mrs Dean serving it on his return, noting the garlic aroma lingers.
The piece outlines optimistic 1952 business forecasts predicting high employment and production with continued price rises, citing government spending as a key driver. It notes potential curtailment of consumer goods production to avoid oversupply, while warning that rapid geopolitical shifts could alter outcomes and that inflation may accompany growth.
The passage defines salutary as promoting health and wholesome and gives an example. It notes a lack of internal mail on St Helena and mentions government revenue from selling postage stamps to collectors. The tone imitates a compact lesson sheet with vocabulary emphasis.
A column from December 29 1901 notes Mayor Smith inviting citizens to City Hall to discuss Frederick’s Civil War claim. Major Goldsborough to present facts on General Early’s levy. Miss Willie Ritchie’s pupils held a Japanese costume dance for patrons. Heavy rains swell county streams with no damage. Mantz Rhodes displays a Christmas tree on East South Street trimmed by Wm Conway. Mt Mary’s College students plan two Christmas boxes for Boer prisoners of war in Bermuda.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News for December 29 1931 notes receipts at the local post office 1901 show a drop due to the depression Postmaster Riser reports mentions pansies along College Avenue Alfred G Zimmerman’s bed of flowers and a Frederick Negro jailed for stealing a turkey and 16 chickens from Theodore H Alexander 214 West Patrick Street on Christmas Eve. The mild December 29th is recorded as winter holds off and Fishing Creek dam water falls to 34 feet.
Miss Mary Jeanne Golibart daughter of Mrs Margaret Golibart of Frederick and the late Mark Golibart married Richard Fleming O’Brien son of Mr and Mrs L Frank O’Brien of St Albans Long Island at St John’s Catholic Church at 10 30 this morning The Rt Rev Francis O’Brien Chancellor of the Diocese of Raleigh officiated assisted by Rev Herbert Jard in and Rev Robert Boze The couple will reside at 245 Dill Avenue after a northern honeymoon The bride wore ivory satin and lace with a bouffant skirt train and carried white poinsettias stephanotis and holly leaves The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Madeleine R Golibart and bridesmaids Miss Margaret Eden Golibart Miss Mary Anita O’Brien and Mrs James Kline The groom’s best man was Eugene B O’Brien with ushers Martin F Golibart Robert T Dee William W Lansdale and Joseph M Lynch The Mass was sung by the celebrants The couple will resume studies after honeymoon with a reserved Marine Corps groom who is a student at Mt St Mary’s College February date set for settling at home
Betty Louise Kline and Lee Coleman Moser wed on skates at Braddock Heights rink in a crowded ceremony described as the communitys first roller skate marriage. Rev Ralph E White presided as ringed with pine and poinsettias while an organ program preceded the vows. With hundreds present, photographers captured the event as the couple skated into a new life amid festive reception plans and plans for a future husband’s military service.
The Frederick County Past Masters Association met Friday at the Masonic Temple. Officers elected: Richard Dutrow president Lucian Falconer first vice president Frank Rothenhoeler second vice president Holden Felton secretary and Paul Simpson treasurer James Ewing and R Monroe Stauffer chosen as association members and past masters. John P Engelbrecht presided. Afterward a dinner was served by Frederick Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Eight local men enlisted in December for four years in the U S Navy and reported to Bainbridge for training. Chief Bowers said Navy enlistments remain open. Production workers at Berkshire Knitting Mills face wage cuts effective January 2.
Daily Bread by Rev A Pornell Bailey recalls the College of William and Mary damaged in the Civil War and shut for seven barren years. President Ewell rang the chapel bell daily during the hardship while no students remained and rain seaped through leaky roofs. The column closes with a prayer for faithful daily ministry.
Multiple wedding notices unfold across St Pauls Lutheran Walkersville Emmanuel Methodist Mardela Springs and Beth Tfiloh in Baltimore with vows by Rev Koontz Helwig Rev G J Loar Rabbi Rosenblatt and others. Revelry follows with receptions and honeymoons. Also Faithful Workers of St Johns Lutheran Creagers Town and WSCS Forest Grove meet for Christmas parties with readings carols auctions and secret sister exchanges.
The Frederick Cotillion Club hosted its Christmas Dance at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with over 250 members and guests. Decorations, cocktails, a Hayes Russell orchestra, and a postdance breakfast filled a festive evening including notable out of town guests and club officers.
Side Glances lists residents visiting relatives in Damascus West College Terrace and Myersville. Births are announced for Frances Ann Wiles and Dorothy Susan Fleming. Also noted are furloughs and travels of Army and church figures and a long set of postal and parcel rules affecting rural free delivery and large packages, with practical examples and advice for locals navigating new limits.
The 1952 rate law, enacted by Congress despite Post Office Department opposition, applies January 1 1952 and creates rural urban mailing distinctions. Urban residents may mail to first and second zones up to 40 pounds with 72 inch length girth limit. Heavier parcels to large towns nationwide must stay under 20 pounds unless exceptions apply such as shipments of baby chicks or live plants.
In this Q and A style item a samisen is described as a Japanese banjo like instrument with two strings. The piece also notes Romberg's output with claims about light operas and reports that a 1951 Argentine election saw first time women voters.
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