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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1951
Page
7
The notice lists single copy price three cents and prepaid subscriptions at 75 cents monthly 2.00 for three months 3.50 for six months and 6.50 for a year. Published Saturday February 17 1951 with Audit Bureau of Circulations entry and post office designation.
The Navy confirms that so called flying saucers are large plastic balloons used in cosmic ray research at high altitudes, noting secrecy during a period of public curiosity. Separately, 120,000,009 people under Soviet control in Europe face brutal oppression while 200 exile leaders rally for liberty at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, signaling a resistant underground and hope of aid against aggression.
A reader questions teachers pay and service versus money urging spiritual values. Another letter laments citizen apathy over the Korean War, citing eight thousand American deaths and urging public reflection. A father in Korea writes, defending the fight against Communism and criticizing home front dissent and strike actions.
An article from The Columns Of The News notes Citizens National Bank directors plan extensive renovations to the bank building this spring, including a new vault, with lower floor alterations and a railroad waiting roll area. The cold snap ended, bringing heavy ice flows along streets with eight inch thick slush. A Pleasant Walk resident was indicted by a grand jury for setting fire to the public school, a facility buried months ago. President Apple of Women’s College dismissed rumors of moving to Hagerstown as unfounded.
Twenty years ago in Phe oruzens of the News February 17 1931 the State Roads Commission announced relocation grading and drainage work on the Ermitsburg to the state line highway to create a premier route. Brunswick High School defeated Frederick 25 to 24 to ruin Frederick’s county basketball chances. Two large trucks owned by the same company left Route 40 east end New Market in a collision. drivers unharmed.
Hal Boyle surveys scenarios for a U N force withdrawal from Korea. He weighs conditions that could force or complicate a pullout, including Allied victory, China UN agreement, broader wars, and massive Chinese attacks, and notes the risks of abandoning Korean allies and the dangers of sea evacuation.
Clark AFB Karnid C Cox of Mrn and Mrs W C Cox Brunswick street Brunswick promoted to sergeant in the USAF. He serves as an aircraft mechanic with the 6200th Maintenance Squadron Philippine Command AFB and Thirteenth Air Force on Clark Air Force Base Central Luzon. Cox joined in 1943 and served in Italy during World War II. Before Philippines duty he completed a thirty one month tour with occupation troops in Germany. His decorations include the European Campaign Medal with seven battle stars the Distinguished Unit Citation the German Occupation Medal the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Leesburg February 17 The Vestry of St James Episcopal church votes a 30000 addition to the parish hall to expand Sunday School facilities. The fund comes from a bequest of about 44000 left by Mrs Roberta Rit tenhouse of Leesburg and Washington, marking a planned expansion funded by her will.
President Truman and his cabinet reinforced policy on Korea and Europe by stating no revision to the crossing of the 38th parallel and authorizing six American divisions to be stationed in Europe. The move frames U N aims, pressures allies, and shapes potential Eisenhower leverage in future defense negotiations while noting Chinese Communist casualties and supply line strains.
Dr Eugene Flgin 64 a longtime East Berlin physician died after a long illness at his home Sunday Services were conducted at the Elgin home Wednesday at 1 am with Rev Alfon K Leister and Rev Lester Karstiner officiating Masonic rites followed at St Marks Episcopal Church and interment was in the adjacent cemetery Pallbearers named Cletus Muremert George Shetter Oram Altand Archie Thines Eson Stusser and Elmer Gruver
Funeral services were conducted for James Ede ward Haugh of Good Intent who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Rev. Reese Poffenbargee and Rev. Raymond C. Myers officiated with pallbearers Raymond Warner Blain Simpson Bernard Keefer Bart S Keefer Harry Clabaugh and Marion Houck. Interment was in Zion cemetery near Ladiesburg. G C Barton was the funeral director. Funeral services for Mrs Emme Kenney Stitely widow of Emory Stitely who died at LeGore were held at Walkersville funeral home and Grace Lutheran Church Rocky Hill with Rev. Raymond C Myers officiating. Church choir sang My Faith Looks Up To Thee and Sweet Hour of Travel. Pallbearers were Willie Koonty George Kenney William Barton Vernon Smith Barry Dorcus and C D Metz. Interment followed in the church cemetery. G C Barton again served as funeral director.
The Star of the East a ten year old Ayrshire owned by Lewis W Mrowhak Son Jefferson produced 1780 pounds of milk and 268 pounds of butterfat in 305 days on a strict twice a day milking schedule with milk price 45 cents per pound.
Funeral services for Charles K. Foster Jr. freight conductor of Brunswick will be held Monday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment in National Cemetery Sharpsburg. Foster, WWI veteran, survived by wife Clara Shull Foster and children Patricia Freitas David C Foster Robert Gary and Allen Leonard Foster, plus siblings and nieces and nephews.
John Franklin Potter of Yarrowsburg died at his home Thursday morning at 8 30 after a seven year illness. He was the son of the late John I and Treca Ann Deener Potter born in Yarrowsburg. Survived by wife Elizabeth Nairn Potter daughters Lena Gregg Ann Belle Burns Myrtle Lowe sons Hayes Nathan Yarrowsburg sisters Allie Keplinger Ella Havermale fifteen grandchildren ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held this afternoon from Brownsville Brethren church.
The Utica Lutheran Youth Fellowship held a monthly meeting at Miss Kath leen Stull's home with few members present. Harold Buhrman led scripture and prayer. Miss Shirley Wachter introduced the topic Does it pay to be a Tippler or Teetotaler. R J Ramsburg read Gods view Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink. They planned a bowling trip for February 22 and tickets for the play Aunty Tillie Goes to Town. Refreshments followed with television viewing.
Luffburrow muses on choosing simple foods like carrots kale and beets amid rising taxes. He weighs appetites against burdens and hints at a preference for frugal living without excess.
Gail Cutshall of Woodsboro announces the marriage of daughter Betty Jane Cutshall to Edward Lee Allman of Baltimore. The ceremony is set for Saturday March 3 at 2 30 p m in Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pre nuptial events include showers and parties in Westminster Elkridge and Damascus. Also noted: birth of Helen Louise to Rev and Mrs Paul Zeller Graceham on February 8 and Barnesville couple Carson and Mrs Ward celebrating 25th anniversary with open house.
Side Glances notes Mrs Smith presents History of Woodsboro at the Society's home on Patrick and Jefferson streets. Mr Best previews a paper from the Society's archives Washington's Frederick Visits. Jr and Mrs Miel W Linthicum travel by car from Browingsville to Escondido to attend the wedding of their son George to Miss Jeanne M Brown of Carlsbad California.
The marriage of Miss Ann Law less Leah daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lawless of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids Wis and Ensign Paul Lowe Foster USNR son of Vice Admiral and Mrs Paul F Foster of Sugar Loaf Farm Frederick took place today at 1130 am at the rectory of St Johns Roman Catholic church in Frederick. The ceremony attended by immediate family was performed by Father Robert A Bozel. The bride a Holy Angels Academy Milwaukee graduate and Northwestern University senior. The bridegroom a Western High School Northwestern University graduate attached to the Receiving Station in Anacostia awaiting transfer to sea duty in early April.
Betty Brandenburg and Edward Brown wed at the Brandenburg home on February 10 in a double ring ceremony attended by family. Groom’s family notes Pfc W Edison Harley and Miss Gwenn Hammond wed January 9 with a Houston transfer upcoming. Mt Pleasant Guild meets February 7 for charity quilts and March of Dimes drive. Rockefeller Foundation history and 1913 endowment recorded. Market prices listed for Wheat, Corn, Barley.
In a Friday court session C L Bussard and wife seek a declaratory judgment that he possesses the property at Sout Carroll and East South streets until December 31 1951 and ask to restrain ejectment actions. Mr and Mrs Bussard deny a valid renewal option, claiming only negotiation rights and allege violations of lease terms. They also file a demurrer asserting laches and that legal remedies suffice without declaratory relief.
Frederick Boys' Club members enjoyed a full length sound film Captain Fury at a Friday meeting in Club Room 101 West South Street. Officers leading a brief business session were Brian Study president Ronnie Cramer acting treasurer and Jimmy Brachey acting secretary. Attending adult Optimist members included Lease Bussard Ern est B. Stephens and Charles Cowan with Ellis Carty of the Cit y Police Department a frequent visitor. Local club members listed many names and director Jack Shorraw announced that all members would be eligible for the Washington trip in March.
The Phila Thea class of the U Pleasant Reformed church met at Mrs Helen Reese’s home on February 12 with twelve members present. Mrs Viola Barker led with a Scripture reading and prayer. Margart Mullican won the welfare prize presented by Grac Rippeon. Valentine gifts were exchanged by secret sisters. A brush club party followed to raise funds for the treasury. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Mildred Romsburg’s home.
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