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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
4
New York writer Hal Boyle notes the low odds for amateur songwriters to be published, with Steve Allen explaining why most amateurs never break in. Programs like Songs For Sale attract thousands of manuscripts weekly, but only about one percent advance, underscoring the peril and naivety in chasing big music hits.
Secretary Lovett and Senator O Mahoney highlighted price tags for modern weapons such as the K 1 bomb sight sky sweeper radar and 40 millimeter anti aircraft gun to justify a large military budget. They warned that Russia’s power demands a strong economy at stake and urged careful spending to protect free enterprise and the nation’s way of life.
A hundred educators from state teachers’ colleges urged including religion in training for public school teachers and pupils. The Yale Divinity School hosted a conference stressing nonreligious aims, noting civilization’s Hebrew Christian roots shape law and literature as religion reenters tax supported schools. The New York Board of Regents recently backed religious reading and exercises, signaling a growing movement likely to challenge court rulings and push legislation.
A double birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Shoemaker home on Jefferson Route 1 in honor of their daughter Mary’s fourteenth and son Paul’s thirteenth birthdays. Guests included Richard Wolfe, Richard Zecher, Dottie Sowers, Locust Varley, Laverna Masser, Earl Masser, Beverly Ahalt, Charles Miller, Merle Guyton, Gerald Poffinberger, Paul Shoemaker, and Charles Shoemaker, all from nearby areas. Refreshments were served and gifts were given.
The February meeting of the New Midway Girls 4-H club was hosted at Mrs Rhode Crum's home in Kew Midway. President Shirler Stover led the session with the 4-H pledge, music by Loras Praver and Ramona Snowne, and six members attended. Shirley Stover was chosen to sing with Praser accompanying. The group planned a talent show in March and decided to decorate the store window, with attendees to meet by March 9 to prepare.
A brief sermon note reflects on life meaning and purpose amid hardship and faith. It cites Rev A Tur and mentions Robert Millikan and the idea that true value comes from serving higher aims. The piece echoes a religious exhortation to trust in divine plans and pursue meaningful work.
The Soroptimist Club held its regular dinner meeting at the Hotel Frederick on Wednesday evening. A commentary on assembling and manufacture of prefabricated homes by J William Bross Jr of Brosius Homes Corporation was shown. President Mrs Grace Harp Spurrier presided. Two guests attended, Miss Gloria Smith and Mrs Irving Weil.
Aged 86 Frederick County resident MR THOMAS NOBLE HARWOOD dies at 86 after long illness on Patrick Street. He owned farms including Buckeystown land and once the county’s largest landowner. estate includes City Hotel. Frederick’s telephone company plans further expenditures for metallic line upgrades across 400 miles. A Negro escape during police attempt to arrest sparks excitement after being pulled into All Saints Street. A horse hitched to R F D sleigh of Carrier J D Rice ran away at a coasting party near Myer’sville, demolishing the sleigh. Rice unharmed. Delegate Harry of Frederick County introduces a stalled forestry board bill in the House of Delegates.
Twenty years ago from the Lewistown area 1932 items include a school grounds theft recoveries near Nona street and Motter avenue. The report notes local names Eva Ar d Flagster, Emily Gomdling, and Frank Hoffman among residents and a shooting incident involving youths near East Patrick Street with police activity and arrests.
Roger W. Babson argues that small, individual entrepreneurs drive economic progress. He cites 1950 and 1951 profit trends, war-era gains by small firms, and a “capital” built from talent and persistence, not just cash. He praises neighborly service and optimism.
The Frederick Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship met February 17 with 33 members and one guest. Readings, prayers, and a program on Needy Cooperative Service opened the session. Slides from New Windsor Relief Center highlighted Kassel relief efforts. notes on a business circle event and a protest letter campaign were also discussed.
A letter from Lufburrow urges a “super salesman” sale with bold claims of merchandise worth and merit. The writer asks for fair pricing and hints at wage concerns while stressing the need for a strong sales line to persuade buyers.
The editorial criticizes President Truman for asking Congress for emergency powers while denying a formal state of war. It argues Korea involvement amounts to war, notes historical precedents, and warns that constitutional rights can’t be suspended. It stresses no cease fire ends a war without a treaty, and questions U N actions bypassing Congress.
At Hood College La Maison Francaise on Dill avenue the French Government prize was awarded to Elizabeth Newcomer of Williamsport and Carolon Rusk of Catonsville, both seniors, for their work in the French House. The prize honors achievement fostering language study and French culture, marking the sixth consecutive year of Hood’s residence award program.
More than 60 members and guests attended the Frederick Civic Club gathering on Monday afternoon at Mrs Andrew G. Troxal’s Head College campus home. Speakers included Dr Evelyn L Mudge Miss Orica Pratt and Miss Katherine Dutrow of Hood faculty with others present.
Sixty three Sears Roebuck and Co employees at the Frederick store learned their share of 1951 profits through The Savings and Profit Sharing Pension Fund. G W Gallup announced the local group holds 2484 Sears shares and $48959.70 cash, totaling about $188102.79 at $56 per share. The fund totals about $400 million in assets, with $63.3 million from wages by 109,233 members. The fund owns roughly 24 percent of Sears stock, making it the companys largest single shareholder. Members contribute five percent of salaries up to a 250 maximum, Sears contributes based on profits and service length. The fund was in its 26th year and aims to help employes build retirement reserves.
Mrs. Margaret Roulette Kieffer wife of Rev Dr Henri L G Kieffer pastor emeritus Evangelical Reformed Church died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after two weeks illness aged 70 born in Hagerstown daughter of Joseph and Katharine Updegraff Roule tte educated in Hagerstown Linden Hall Poughkeepsie Wilson College married Oct 23 1906 lived in Mercersburg moved to Frederick 1910 member of Evangelical Reformed Church founder and first president of the Altar Guild served 39 years on Home for the Aged board retired church and community worker survived by husband three children Katharine Rogers J Spangier Kieffer II and Mrs Robert Pilgram a brother George Roulet te and four grandchildren services at 2 pm Saturday at 8 East Patrick Street funeral by C E Cline and Son interment Rose Hill Cemetery Hagerstown
Washington Feb 21 Some members of Congress urged disbanding lobby Citizens' Committee for the Hoover Report to remain active. The non partisan group backs government reform, claims $2 billion annual savings from Hoover recommendations, and plans a final push for six major reorganizations before disbanding in May. Senators Douglas and Benton led calls for a taxpayers' body to succeed the committee. Republicans joined the push for economy and efficiency.
Philip W. Adams of Harrisville dies at 74 in Westminster with brother Eugene and sister Mary Wheatley surviving. Joseph Heard, born Mt Pleasant 1857, a retired farmer, dies in Hagerstown with services at Mt Olivet cemetery. Elva Fisher of Oldfield dies at 66 after illness. funeral at Keys Chapel Church with burial at Oldfield cemetery.
Funeral services for Alice H. Boyer died at home near Cedar Grove were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Damascus with Rev. Charles A. Shook officiating. Burial followed in Salem cemetery Cedar Grove. Pallbearers included Edwin R. Kinsey McKendree B. Bowman and George W. Boyer. Funeral directors were Olin L. Molesworth. Separate service for Blanche Marguerite Fischer widow of Alvis C. Fischer Sr. formerly of Urbana, died at 1206 North Quinexy Street Arlington Virginia. Service conducted by Rev. John W. Kuschel at the Ur bana Methodist Church with interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Etchison and Son directed.
Frederick chosen as a typical gig for a naval recruiting substation to appear in an illustrated feature. The piece, in baltimore era publication, traces the substation’s formation by Chief Clarence O Bivere in August 1940. It notes relations with city police, mayors, and commissioners and mentions radio and television receiver tech.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Frederick County Medical Society staged a spring fashion show at the Francis Scott Key ballroom attracting over 200 guests from Frederick and beyond. Highlights included Claire McCardell designs, with gowns from Town and Country Shop. Commentary by Mrs. Robert L. Davis and decorations in red white and blue supported a nurses' library project at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Senator Aiken questioned what organization Row would form to speak for the public and keep government machinery abreast of the times. Chairman Robert L. Johnson told 500 committeemen they had been a lobby against lobbies, aiming to revive membership in another machinery after the election.
Washington February 29 United States metal rationing shifts hit appliance makers as copper and aluminum allotments drop about 44 percent for April 1 releases. The National Production Authority said lean metals will be redistributed to aid less essential items such as costume jewelry as relief for hard hit firms. Fowler noted uniform quotas aim to prevent shutdowns while boosting supplies for some luxury items and restricting vital farm and consumer goods.
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