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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
5
A Senate led spot check surveys how many women can replace men in armchair military work such as typing filing and reporting. Current ceilings cap women at 2 percent per branch in a 3 500 000 force totaling 70 000. If raised to one in ten jobs women could form about a tenth of the armed forces freeing twelve to fourteen divisions for combat.
The News of Frederick Maryland reprints a set of views stressing democracy and freedom in addressing global social and economic problems. It includes arguments against isolationism, calls for measured military strength, and support for peaceful settlement through the United Nations. Letters discuss freedom of expression and acceleration programs in colleges during national emergency, with local readers urged to consider broader civic responsibilities.
The piece laments the low value society places on life amid frequent mass deaths from rail and air disasters, road crashes, war, and crime. It contrasts this with heavy funding for medical research aimed at extending life and eradicating disease. The author argues such disregard for life hinders global peace and humanity's destiny.
HAL BOYLE argues United Nations forces in Korea made major errors including entering the war, maintaining divided command after Inchon, and failing to quickly consolidate victories. He contrasts North Korean missteps, cites missed opportunities to seize Pyongyang and Taehon, and notes the broader impact of Soviet and Chinese actions on the conflict.
February 16 1901 notes tell of Ot M Lepevre and family leasing Gross Tark property for three years to grow potatoes for Womans College and private families. Frank YT Campbell a well known city printer died at his in law Col Knott’s residence. Hoyts famed Texas Steer comedy shown at the Opera House with strong local talent. A school drive funded a library at South Street School through pupil solicitation and school commissioners.
From The News Columns dated February 16 1951 the Frederick County Drauth Emergency Association reports 982 jobs and 3000 days of work since November 15 Two local youths are mentioned Joseph Morningstar aged 9 of 982 Matter Avenue was struck by a car and injured Dr W W Davis secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance spoke at a Frederick County Ministerial Association meeting opposing state bills seen as weakening Sabbath sanctity
The Mt. Tabor Lutheran Reformed Men's Chorus will lead a Song Service at 7 45 p m at Mt Tabor Church in Rocky Ridge. Twelve churches will be represented with choirs and groups providing choruses, quartets, solos and congregational singing. The program opens with devotions by Rev Poffenbarger and closes with Benediction by Rev Edouard Taylor.
Elm Street School collected over 65,000 Christmas cards in a Friendly days rivalry organized by the fifth grade Glee Club. Section 7C led by Ruth Smith compiled 8,4025 cards, with all contributors aiding cerebral palsy causes. Cards go to the United Cerebral Palsy Society for nationwide distribution. postage funded by the club.
Collateral forfeiture occurred in a Peoples Court before Magistrate Alton yy. Tiennett by Jesse S. Stephen of Hagerstown for violations on a double white line. Edward A. Riley Balfinsare, Francis R. Hayden of Catonsville, Frank A. Woodfield of Baltimore, and Ralph Weaver of Hagerstown cited for disobeying traffic control devices. Fines include $5 plus costs and $10 plus costs. Arrests by Patrolman James H Rouree. Richard W. Hammond named volunteer Scout leader recipient of the Silver Beaver Award at the 2nd Annual Scouters Dinner in Washington. Hammond, Scoutmaster of Troop 28, active in church, community, and 4-H. several local officials and attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs Otho James Keller II announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Clagett Keller to James Thoburn Mills son of Dr and Mrs Victor G Mills of Hackettstown NJ Frances Keller grad Frederick High School 1946 Connecticut College for Women 1950 now in New York City Mills Princeton University 1945 Yale Law School 1980 served in Mountain Infantry Division WWII now with Burke and Burke New York No wedding date set.
Emmitsburg youths viewed a new nautical astronomy exhibit for the World Geography class at St Josephs High School on Tuesday afternoon. Students from Sewnee Classes 1 and 11 also saw slides on the works of Jenner and Walter Reed Tuesday morning. The Maryland Academy of Sciences invites science oriented essays with Patricia Joy, last year’s winner, among seniors still attending conferences. Saturday visitors included York Pa residents Mrs George Simon and daughters, Washington residents Mr and Mrs Charles Naylor, Hagerstown family Mr and Mrs Raymond Hornbecker, and Clyde and Samuel Naylor of Smithsburg. Pfe Francis Hobbs and wife of Camp Stewart Ga spent the weekend with their parents. David McGlaughlin, USAF, on furlough from New Mexico, visited his parents. Mrs Irma Martin returned home after months with relatives. George W Green Jr and Mrs William Frailey attended a Frederick High School lecture by Captain Rod Orsborne. Mrs Mervyn Rosensteel and Miss Grace Rowe were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Frailey. Ruth Gilletan and Mrs Walter Poppler spent Wednesday in Baltimore.
The Frederick W. C T U sponsors a countywide rally Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Calgary Methodist church. Dr Cavieduce T Hoaten executive secretary of the Board of Temperance of the Methodist Church will be the speaker. He is from Oklahoma City and recently brought here to oversee the Maryland Delaware area. Mrs Charles Wagner of Baltimore state president will attend. Open to ministers teachers and all interested in social welfare.
A fragment from a language lesson by W. Lh Gordon on misused words. It covers folk as a collective term for people, notes on pronouncing remedial, explains vain and vein distinctions, and introduces buffoonery with an illustrative sentence.
A tongue in cheek column laments winter warmth and humidity while the author jokes about preferring cold to muggy days. It notes that hotels originated in America and that every horse in the United States is an import ancestor, reflecting playful commentary by N A Lufburrow.
Members of the Camp Detrick NCO Club invite club members and guests to an informal dance at the NCO Club tonight with The Esquires seven piece band from Frederick providing music. Miss Mary S. Maulsby returns home after two months visiting relatives in New York. Birthday celebration at Canton honors Lee Smith with an all local gathering and program. Hood College to host regional NSA dinner and discuss topics with Hood as hosts. Hood College students in nursing training revisit campus during vacation. Mingling events include Colgate Glee Club concert plans for March 27 and other Hood College activities. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Thomas celebrate golden wedding anniversary with family dinner at Key Hotel.
Washington reports criticize British handling of military intel on Korea as risky and uncoordinated with U N allies. It cites press dispatches from London and Attlee’s remarks, noting frequent U N briefings here and tension over cross parallel actions. Local notices mention residents and university staff, with social events at Buckeystown and recruit training updates at Great Lakes.
The betrothal of Miss Mary Fran Shuler to Paul Ellsworth Fogle was announced by their Shenandoah parents. She is Madison College alumna and a Frederick High School faculty member. He is University of Maryland graduate and also on the Frederick High School faculty. The wedding is set for June in Shenandoah Virginia.
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