Maryland Game Laws Fall Short Say Readers
A letter from William H. Koontz of Frederick condemns Maryland game and fish policy as hypocritical and ineffective. He cites mixed fish seasons, pollution concerns, and lack of action on soil conservation, urging reform to protect the state's natural heritage. He urges learning from Pennsylvania and warns residents will lose their heritage if nothing is done.
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Our
Game Commission
O. K
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Grand Old Free State
William H. Koontz
East Third Street
Valentine Customs Stir Hearts With Cards And Flowers
The piece notes hearts and poems shaping Valentine greetings packed with love notes. It mentions flowers in traditional arrangements, and describes confections in heart shapes. It recalls Valentine origins linked to Saint Valentine and a February 14 execution, while praising the romance of the holiday.
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Valentinus
Claudius
1951 Eclipse Predictions Mention Annular and Partial Tracks
The article notes a rare solar event year with no total solar eclipse but two eclipses in 1951. It describes annular and partial paths affecting vast regions including the United States, the West Indies, and parts of South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. It mentions timing details and geographic tracks from New Zealand to the Caribbean and from Norfolk to Madagascar.
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New Zealand
South Pacific
Central America
Caribbean
Venezuela
United States
West Indies
South America
Norfolk, Va
Atlantic
Africa
Madagascar
New York Times
Letters From Readers Applaud Editorial On School Bus Transport
The Frederick County Teachers Association thanks The News for backing the School Bus Transportation editorial. They urge stronger leadership in education, warn of discipline problems driving people from teaching, and praise journalism's role in public education. Zelma V. Smith, president of Frederick High, notes funding and career challenges for teachers.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
Zelma V. Smith
Doctor Says Flu Epidemic Dread Could Strike Again
Dr. Fordan warns influenza remains a mysterious danger spreading from Europe and Britain and possibly reaching the Western Hemisphere. He explains multiple virus strains hinder vaccination, urges bed rest, fluids, and medical consultation to prevent pneumonia and heart complications, and notes a weekly question column by Dr. Jordan.
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Edwen P. Fordan
NEA
Europe
British Isles
Indeet
Flr
Jordan
Frederick County News Bits and Local Real Estate
Fifty years ago in Frederick county a man caught a large chicken hawk and planned to stuff the killed bird. The Frederick County Agricultural Society set October 6 and 20 as dates for the fair grounds event and listed groundskeeper Austin WL Michael. Joseph Glaze sold his 16 1/2 acre farm on the Jefferson road to P Mehrihite sher of Frederick. George A Grabill, a Maryland soldier in the Philippines, wrote home seeking to return. The News Editorial urges higher teacher salaries as more people support teaching as a life career. Maryland average salary listed as 3275 per year.
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Millard Bostion
Frederick
Jefferson Pike
Frederick County Agricuttiinal Society Chase
West Far
Austin WL. Michael
Joseph Glaze
Jefferson Road
P. Mehri Hitesher
Maryland
Philippines
George A. Grabill
Johnsville
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Feb 13 1931 items report a fatal car crash near Johnsville involving Woodrow Crawmer 18 and three companions, a reservoir clearing operation at Brunswick finishing after removing ice mud and sand, and Philip Wertheimer selling his three story brick house at 8 East Third Street to J Fred Mann for conversion to apartments.
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the News
Woodrow Crawmer
Howard Crawmer
Union Bridge
Johnsville
Brunswick
Philip Wertheimer
East Third Street
J. Fred Mann
Dear Miss Dix on marriage and independence across hearts
Dorothy Dix advises a man in his thirties to refuse an unwanted proposal and notes women increasingly take the initiative in courting. She says men should learn to say no and preserve bachelor freedom, while women push for marriage when ready.
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Miss Dix
Eka
Sam
Wonan
School Raises $181.52 for Local Polio Fund
North Market Street school children raised 181.52 for the March of Dimes. Principal E. Donald McLuckie announced the sixth grade class led by Mrs. Lippy raised 34.25 by selling waste paper. Also, trial of Earl W. Bachtell for an appeal is set in Circuit Court Wednesday. he was fined 130 and costs for operating a vehicle under the influence.
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North Market Street
E. Donald McLuckie
Earl W. Bachtell
Smithsburg
Bachtell
Edward J. Smith
Boyd couple to celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
William and Laura Nolden Boyd mark sixty years of marriage on Valentines Day at their Lincoln Apartments Frederick home. The couple, long residents of Frederick, will observe the milestone in the comfort of their residence with family and friends.
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William
Laura Nolden Boyd
Lincoln Apartments
Frederick
Wachter Michael Nuptials In Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nancy Ellen Michael and Nevin V R Wachter wed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in a 2:40 pm ceremony. The bride wore white satin and lace with a cathedral train. groom is a Potomac Edison Co. engineer. Reception at Catoctin Country Club followed by a New England honeymoon. Both reside with groom’s father on return.
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Wachter-Michael
Barbara Johnson Weds Kenneth Klipp in Presbyterian Church
Barbara Kathlron Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira D Johnson 36 East Seventh street became the bride of Kenneth Eugene Klipp son of Mr and Mrs H Austin Klipp Frederick Route 2 in a February 2 ceremony at the Presbyterian church Rev W Merval Weaver officiated at two o'clock The altar was adorned with gladioli and palms The bride wore a ballerina gown of old English lace over white satin with pearls and carried a white orchid on a prayer book The matron of honor Mrs Roy W Myers wore a pink net gown and carried an old fashioned bouquet Best man was Roy W Myers Ushers were Kenneth Marsh and Kenneth Angleberger A Nuptial organ program included several songs Reception followed at the bride’s home The couple will honeymoon in Florida and reside at the bride’s home The bride is a Frederick High School graduate Class of 1951 employed by C and P Telephone Co The groom a 1947 Frederick High School graduate is employed by Fisher’s Plumbing and Heating Contractors
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nancy Ellen Michael
Grover L. Michael
Wilson Avenue
Nevin V. R. Wachter
Vance R. Wachter
North Market Street
Wachter
W. V. Garrett
Linda Michael
Grover L. Michael, Jr. Mighland
Howhard
Michael
Pittsburgh
Garland Veaga
Charlies Leinart
Frederick Spielman
Frederick
Paul Strine
Donald Sullivan
Catoctin Country Club
New England
Frederick High School
Frederick Academy of the Visitation
Hood College
Potomac Edison Co
Bliss Electrical School
Takoma Park
Hagerstown
Kiipp—Johnson
Barbara Kathlron Johnson
Mes
Ira D Johnson
East Seventh Street
Kenneth Eugene Klipp
H Austin Khipp
Route 2
Presbyterian Church
W. Merval Weaver
Roy W. Myers
East Church Street
Roy W. Meers
Kenneth Marsh
Route 1
Kenneth Angleberger
Thurmont
Florida
Mrs. Klipp
Steps To Form Camp Detrick Teen Club
Four committees were appointed to establish a Camp Detrick Teen Age Club for 12 to 18 year olds. Bert McDonnell will head a program committee and arrange an initial meeting for teens and parents within two to three weeks. Other panels will seek meeting space, nominate a club director, and compile eligible member lists under Dr Edwin P Lowe’s groundwork plan.
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Camp Detrick
Bert McDonnell
McDonnell
Glennwood B. Achorn, Jr
Robert F. Dicken
Fred J. Delmore
Carroll E. Krichbaum
Dudley Glick
William D. McKain
Edwin P. Lowe
J. L. Ivey
Hoover Taft speeches overstate land power for future war
In Washington on February 13, Hoover and Taft urged greater sea and air power, but military experts warn that victory in a future European war requires a balanced mix of air, sea, and land force. They caution against waiting for an attack and urge Congress to authorize sizeable expeditionary forces and sustainment across bases in Britain, France, and beyond. The piece cites General Collins on missiles and atomic weapons, stressing that air power alone cannot win a war and that economic costs must be weighed against liberty and survival.
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Washington
Hoover
Taft
Europe
Korea
Messrs
Russia
Britain
France
Spain
North Africa
Middle East
America
Congress
U. S. News & World Report
Collins
United States Army
Questions and Answers on History and Trivia
A quiz of brief historical and geographic facts covers the Stone of Scone symbolism, rattlesnake age myths, Lincoln at Gettysburg, church real estate in Mexico, Egypt nickname for southern Illinois, Africa's southern tip, Nathan Hale's age at death, and Gershwin's Pulitzer Prize awarded to a musical comedy.
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Mexico
George Gershwin
Obedience and Worldly Friendship in Christian Thought
A compact reflection blending biblical verses and sermons on obedience and worldliness. It cites James 4:4 and Jeremiah 42:6, contrasts friendship with the world with divine allegiance, and compares faith to a ship kept seaworthy by obedience and love.
Concerted Action in War and Peace Thoughts
N A Luffburrow argues that unified national action is essential to end conflict and restore sanity. He urges confidence faith and hope to steer the country toward a better day, insisting that converging minds will yield relief from strife.
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Luff
N. A. Lufburrow
Social Situation and Child Interaction Tips
Guidance on handling shy children in social settings. It advises recognizing signs of wariness, avoiding forceful approaches, and giving the child space when he seems uncomfortable, while offering gentle, respectful interaction when appropriate.
Stocks Buoyed By Aircraft Demand In Early Trading
New York stock market rallied as continued demand for aircraft issues lifted prices. Large defense firms led gains at the opening of the short Saturday session, advancing about two points.
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New York
Defense
Booked on charge in Clarksburg
George Richard Carroll, colored, of Clarksburg, was booked on charges of disturbing the peace and assault and battery by Officers Carty and Swomley. He was held under $125 and costs collateral pending a hearing.
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George Richard Carroll
Clarksburg
Carty and
Swomley
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Moshe
Arthur M
Jerry
Betl Syndicate, Inc
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V. R. Wachter
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C. and P_ Telephone Co
Croom
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Willard Cooper
Ann Marie
William Bradley
Arthur Bradley
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Eea
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Gettysburg
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Nathan Hale
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George Sewell
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