4-H Club stamp marks milestone in youth training
The 4 H Club system reaches a half century of growth with 2 000 000 active members aged 10 to 21 and 15 000 000 trained since 1902. Organized in Springfield on January 5 1902 the movement now operates under the Department of Agriculture with 9 000 county agents and widespread support from donors. Members select projects from baking and sewing to farming, forestry and wildlife. The stamps issued January 15 in Springfield reflect the clubs motto Make the Best Better.
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America
Springfield
Act of Congress
Department of Agriculture
Land Grant Colleges’ Extension Services
Education Workshop Coverage Praised by Reader
Mrs Sullivan hailed for clear P T A Educational Workshop reporting and The News editor thanked for strong editorial. The letter from Mrs Louis Schoolman Braddock Heights urges ongoing coverage of local educational issues, stressing that twelve of eighteen years are spent in county schools and the future hinges on students.
Washington Whispers and Political Guessing in Narrow Circles
Wilbur Peeble visits Washington and writes of rife rumor and cocktail chatter in the capital. He notes a pentagon annex, humor about five percent rates, and a jesting sense of virtue amid scrutiny. He recounts gossip on Truman’s possible run, Stevenson prospects, and taft rumors, observing how insider talk dominates in foggy corridors.
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Hal Boyle
Washington
Wilbur Peeble
Tuellis Mae
Pentagon
Billy Graham
Congress
Ike
Truman
Stevenson
Taft
Senate
Senstera
Nominations For Webb Post Officers At March Meeting
Nominations for eight officers were presented at John R. Webb Post No. 3285 VFW monthly meeting. Officers to be filled include commander James Willard and multiple vice commanders, trustees, quartermaster Guilford Himes, post surgeon Dr. E. P. Thomas, and executive committee members. Current commander John R. Slagle declined re nomination but joins the executive committee. Committees were named for golf course activities and for the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit February 18 and 19. Twenty six new members were voted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Webb
James Willard
Carson Nelson
Mark J. Golibart
Ralph Kanode
Guilford Himes
Gwynn Kinsey
Roger R. Rice, Jr
Maurice Smith
Thomas Ejcchelberger
James Cronenburg
Frank Bartgis
Thomas Michael
Mehri Birely
Holton Staley
Henry Groff
Robert Whitmore
E. P. Thomas
A. I. Ellin
William E. Ross
John R. Slagle
Slagle
Red Cross
Color Styling Your Home Talk At Local Club
William Hughes of Philadelphia will address about 60 local club women on color styling for homes after a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The event, sponsored by a Sherwin Williams store, features remarks by prominent guests including William E. Hardy and Rev. Edward Godsey with Glenmore V. Rice introducing Hughes. Approximately 25 clubs will be represented. Marriage licenses issued in Hagerstown include Daniel C. Payne and Joan Elizabeth Stouts. Sterling A. L. Seiss and Mary Jean Harbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughes
Philadelphia
Francis Scott Key
Hughes
Sherwin-Williams
Meyer
Donald B. Rice
Chamber of Commerce
William E. Hardy
Edward Godsey
Glenmore V. Rice
Frederick
Sherwin-Williams Co
Hagerstown
Daniel C. Payne
Sandy Hook
Joan Elizabeth Stouts
Brunswick
Sterling A. L. Seiss
Thurmont
Mary Jean Harbaugh
Rocky Ridge
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on February six 1962 a mayoral call to enforce reckless driving laws, a sledding accident near Hallerstown Hill left Charles Cook with a hurt arm, a gas main burst at West Patrick street caused a near asphyxiation at the Phoebus home, a Maryland teachers meeting backed a uniform school term length and minimum salary, James Skinner colored bought a Court street barber shop from Harry McLane who retired for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Smith
Charles Cook
Walter Cook
South Street
Hallerstown Hill
John Wilson
Charles Phoebus
Folk
Phoebus
West Patrick Street
Teachers Association
Annapolis
James Skinner
Court Street
Harry McLane
Brunswick delegation seeks road project upgrade in 1932
A Brunswick delegation asked county leaders to urge the State Roads Commission to build a mile of state road between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. A letter hinted at road approvals that did not include the desired improvement. Mr and Mrs Walter Elker bought a tract along Carrell Parkway for a two story dock house. Mayor Munshower found a pocketbook on East Patrick Street and joked about bite pranks. About 750 people attended Frederic County Junior Democrat Victory Ball at the State Armory, clearing over 290 dollars.
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Brunswick
State Roads Commission
Point of Rocks
Ead
Walter E. Elker
John D. Abrecht
Carrell Parkway
Munshower
East Patrick Street
Mills Seeks Senate Seat for Maryland in 1950 Race
HAGERSTOWN February 6 The mayor of Hagerstown J Mills announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate seat held by Herbert R OConor He joins J Glenn Beall and H Grady Gore as contenders Mills vows to oppose foreign aid and wasteful taxes and to champion restraint in government policy He cites public fatigue with double talk from officeholders and stresses duty to Maryland voters.
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Hagerstown
Herman J. Mills
United States Senate
Herbert R. O'Conor
J. Glenn Beall
H. Grady Gore
Maryland
United States
Congress
U.S. Senate
U. S. Senate
Curtain Goes Up on First Play Tonight
Curtain rises tonight for the Community Players production of Ah Wilderness at Winchester theater. The lack of a flyloft necessitated three backdrops by stage hands, and a four night run begins with ten year old Tommy Langley in the Hittle brother role, joined by Gaye Fink and William Thomas in dress rehearsal strong performances.
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Community Players
Tommy Langley
Stephen Langley
Gaye Fink
William Thomas
Damage Suits Moved For Trial In Circuit Court
A $20 000 damage suit from an automobile accident was moved to Washington county for trial on a change of venue request by plaintiff Carlton Brandenburg of near Kemptown. Defendant is Glenn A. Browning. The case stems from an accident on the Kemptown Penns Shop road in which Brandenburg says he was seriously injured. Attorneys on record include Richard E. Zimmerman Byron W. Thompson and Parsons Newman for the plaintiff and Mathias and Mathias for the defense. Two other $40 000 damage suits were moved for venue changes by plaintiffs to Howard county. Li lian Elen Simms and William C. Simms of near Mt Pleasant filed against Charles H. Mercer., claiming Mrs. Simms was seriously burned in an explosion involving gasoline and kerosene. Attorneys Thompson and Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. represent them. NEW MANAGEMENT WASHINGTON DC Feb 6 George A Bernstein resigns as general manager of WCFM radio. Leon Loeb of near Urbana to succeed. Loeb owns Sound Studios Inc in DC. Joint facility use will cut costs. DEEDS RECORDED were filed for several properties. Mr and Mrs Richard E Heim sold 404 Grant Place to Mr and Mrs Frederic G Lodge for about 16 50 in revenue stamps. Mr and Mrs Rudolph E Crouse and Mr and Mrs David W Everts sold 616 Trail Avenue to Mr and Mrs Charles H Hoover for about 9500. YOUTH SOCIAL Rocky Ridge youths host a Valentine social at Firemen’s Hall February 13 at 8 o’clock. MAKE GENTLE REBOND stock market rises after two day decline in New York on February 7.
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Washington County
Carlton Brandenburg
Kemptown
Glenn A. Browning
Kemptown-Penns Shop
Brandenburg
Richard E. Zimmerman
Byron W. Thompson
Parsons Newman
Mathias
Washington, D. C
WCFM
George A. Bernstein
Leon Loeb
Near
Urbana
Wallace J. Campbell
Cooperative Broadcasting Association
Richard E. Heim
Fredenc G. Lodge
Grant Place
Rutolph E. Crouse
David W. Everts
Charles H. Hoover
Trail Avenue
Korean truce talks ride waves of Moscow pressure
Washington observers note a pattern in Korean armistice talks as Soviet moves appear to slow negotiations by shifting debate to politics. U N voting firm against fast Korea action, Peiping broadcasts turn conciliatory, while three core issues remain airfield bans, troop rotations, and neutral entry ports. Both sides see potential 48 hour settlement, but Chinese Communist use of propaganda aims to extract recognition and leverage.
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Washington
Kaesong
Munsan
Soviet Russia
Moscow
U. N. General Assembly
Red
U. N
General Nuckols
Korea
Southeast Asia
Deaths in Pittsburgh and Maryland area noted
Several obituaries list deaths from Tuesday through Thursday across Pittsburgh and towns in Maryland. Notables include Guy D. Doty aged 78 of Jefferson with wife Macy Doty and two sisters. Gertrude Hazel Green of Myersville age 55. Mary C. Bright wife of Rev. Edwin D. Bright of Thurmont age 79. Leo Daniel Riser Miller of Baltimore aged 55. Lorenzo S. Main of Middletown age 73. Funeral details, burials, and surviving relatives listed for each.
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B. Bety
Guy D. Doty
Pittsburgh
Jefferson
Abner D
Emily Jane Porter Doty
Macy £. Keplinger Doty
Abram Hemp
Edger W. Feaster
Walkersville
Simons Funeral Home
Perryville Avenue
Funeral
East Church Street
St Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
M. R. Etchison and Son
Mahlon B. Green
Gertrude Hazel Green
Myersville
Lorenzo
Ella Alexander Grimm
Boonsboro
Lester B. Chewsville
Russell J
Ralph M
Lester Grimm
Annie Reeder
Florence Kline
Hagerstown
Harry Grimm Boonsboro
Romer Shank
Middletown
Green
Pleasant Walk
United Brethren Church
Stephen Raby
Gladhill Company Funeral Directors
Communists propose high level talks on Korea armistice
At Panmunjom on February 6 1951 the Communists urged a high level political conference within 90 days after an armistice to negotiate foreign troop withdrawals and address related Korean issues. The plan, linked to U S aid to Formosa and Indo China, includes recognizing the People's Republic of China as a belligerent and outlines three principles for armistice recommendations. Allied delegates offered no comment, promising a later reply.
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Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
United Nations Command
Nam 1
Truman
U. S
Formosa
Indo-China
Philippines
People’s Republic of China
Praise Ye the Lord and the City Clock Confounded
Daily Bread reflects on faith with a tale of a son asking his Heavenly Father for help and receiving a clear reply. In Frederick, the town clock sits dormant as officials blame high winds and aging mechanism, making upkeep precarious near Trinity Steeple.
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A. Purnell Bailey
Heavenly Father
Frederick
Old City
Trinity Steeple
O Dwyer Pal Convicted in Fire Department Shakedown
James J. Moran, ally of ex Mayor William O Dwyer, was found guilty on 23 counts of extortion and one of conspiracy in a $500000 shakedown ring tied to fire department permit graft. He faces potential 348 years, jailed until sentencing March 4 after a two hour jury verdict. Moran, 50, appeals a federal perjury conviction yielding five years and a $2000 fine.
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New York
James J. Moran
William O'Dwyer
Moran
O'Dwyer
General Sessions
John A. Mullen
Fire Department
George Wolf
Wolf
Id Moran
U. S. Senate Crime Committee
Brooklyn Numbers
Wet Snow Mix Possible Tonight Across Western Pennsylvan ia
Wet snow or rain mixed precipitation was reported this morning from Ohio to Indiana and western Pennsylvania. The Weather Bureau warned of possible hazardous road conditions tonight with a forecast of clearing by Thursday and a high near 40 degrees. Tonight’s low is expected around 32 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Eisenhower Flags at Half Mast for King George VI
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe reports General Eisenhower ordered all flags at SHAPE lowered to half mast in response to the death of King George VI. The step followed news reaching SHAPE and prompted cancellation of a planned cocktail party for correspondents at the headquarters.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers
Europe
Eisenhower
George VI
North Atlante
Witton
Shape
Funeral Services for Dr Ernest P Roop Held at Grace Church
Large attendance marked funeral rites for Dr Ernest P Roop who died from crash injuries. Services were at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church New Market with Revs Vauthier and Gettier officiating. Mount Olivet Cemetery interment. Cline and Son funeral directors.
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Ernest P. Roop
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
New Market
Leon P. Vauthier
Edmund L. Gettier
Frederick County Medical Society
Ir A
Clifton Coushhn
Lucian Falconer
Paul Zimmerman
LeRoy Hoff
Bernard Selby
Allen
Obituaries and funeral services listed for multiple residents
The notice lists funeral services for Daniel Devall Oden of Point of Rocks and Mrs Ella B Stuller, with details on service times, officiants, pallbearers, and burial sites. Oden died at Frederick Memorial Hospital and was laid to rest at St. Pauls cemetery Point of Rocks. Stuller died after a two year illness aged 92 and was interred at Winters cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Daniel Devall Oden
Point of Rocks
Frederick Memorial Hospital
East Church Street
A. Roger Gobbel
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Robert Harris
Harry Sterling
Frank Barnhouse
Clyde Shores
St. Paul's Cemetery
M. R. Etchison and Son
Ella B Stuller
Edward J. Stuller
New Windsor
DB. D. Hartzler and Son
Death News Spreads Across Britain After King’s Death
London reports the death of King George VI as flags drop to half staff and the BBC confirms the news at 11 16. Parliament plans to adjourn to convey sympathy. soccer cup finals may be canceled, theaters and courts close, and Prime Minister Churchill calls a cabinet meeting.
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London
iPi
George
British Broadcasting System
Lord Goddard
Winston Church
Western Maryland Team To Be Feted Tonight
Members of the 1951 undefeated Western Maryland College football team will attend a recognition dinner in Westminster tonight. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association of Westminster along with Kiwanis Lions and Civitan clubs, the event honors the team’s season and achievements.
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Westminster
Western Maryland
Retail Merchants Association of Westminster
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Civitan Club
Girl Scouts Board Details First Meeting Since Election
Frederick Association of Girl Scouts board meets at Winchester Hall to set committee appointments and train new directors. Miss Elizabeth McHugh outlines board duties, stresses policy making and planning, and Day Camp dates are set for June 16 to 20.
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Frederick
Hunter
Paul G. Johnson
G. Harris Stauffer
Ray H. Smith
Richard Best
Melvin H. Partridge
C. Clifford Doll
Henry R. Shoemaker
William M. Storm
Charles T. Butcher, Jr
Mation G. Smith
Wilfred Kaufman
Earlston Rothenhoefer
Alton Y. Bennett
Lewis Rowe
Herbert Staley
Leslie Burger
Herbert N. Heston
F. Walton Sheip
Best
Smith
Helen Bader Johnson
Ellis Wachter
William Storm
Charles Schroeder
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Youth Movement
Louis Schoolman
Braddock Heights
Boyle
Webb Post
the News
Mills
Herman L. Mills
Firemen’s Hall
Fed
Immarket
Amatiea
David Lawrence
China
Peiping
Asia
38Th Parallel
Russia
Edwin D. Bright
Mary C. Bright
Pleasant Unity
William L. Chambers
Trinity Reformed Church
William Chambers Bright
Los Alamos
W. M
Mary Eleanor Davis
Alexandria
Willi M. Chambers
Edouard Taylor
Blue Ridge Cemetery
M. L. Creager and Son
Leo D. B. Miller
Leo Daniel Riser Miller
Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore
Otho J
Florence Biser Miller
Irving S. Biser
Johns Hopkins University
Miller
National Fruit Products Company
Chet Bardee Food Products
Milton
Winifred Gillan Miller
Clarence
H.C. Kettler
John Stottlemyer
Rest Haven Chapel
Frank Steelman
Towson
H. C. Koffler
Lorenzo S. Main
Frederick T
Mary Ann Shafer Main
Lutheran Church
Oxon Hill Road
Harry P. Main
South Bend
Ind
Howard McCarney
Lutheran Cemetery
Gladhill and Company
O’dwyer
Eli D. Cramer
Fairney Memorial Home
Cumin Ll. Thompson
Harry C. Kotteler
Mra Ray Zimmerman
Jesus
WEA Corr
Bill
Isle of Somewhere
Meredith Young
Allen Remsburg
Ralph Zimmerman
Elmer Houck
Charles Kintz
Frank Groseke
Utica
Lewistown
G. C. Barton
Castla Bay
Girl Scouts Board
AT. Webster
Polecat
Noewspa P
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