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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1951
Page
7
Washington buzzes with 30 year old daylong sales as crowds flood stores for cut prices on suits dresses nylon stock ings and appliances. I tussle with shoppers get injured and end up hobbling home with a tale of chaos and cheap thrills.
The News comments on Stalin’s latest remarks and the impact on East West tensions. It notes China terms threatening UN unity and questions Soviet rearmament claims while signaling unease over satellite states. The piece argues Western statesmen see through Russia's strategy and seek to counter it.
Typhus fever is reported as epidemic among Communist forces in Korea, while U S troops remain protected by vaccines and prevention. Maj Gen Edgar Iskine Hume leads anti typhus policy, praised for avoiding disease in Korean operations. The disease, spreading via body lice, has shadowed armies in wars, with slow recovery and heavy convalescent needs.
Martin J. Urner, transmission engineer for the Potomac Company, discusses using aerial serial surveys in Electric Light and Power to pre determine transmission routes. The technique enables accurate topographic mapping of right of way, reduces costly relocations, and cuts on the ground surveys and trips to properties. MISS GERHARD HONORED FOR HALF CENTURY OF CHURCH MISSION WORK Lancaster Pa Miss Mary E Gerhard honored by Lancaster Council of Church Women for 50 years of mission service including 26 years in Japan Hood College graduate 1899.
From The Columns Of The News Feb 34 1901 sale of the Lot and Dwelling of David H Smith North Market street to Calvin Schildknecht for 4250 dollars. Three East and West Eighth street lots sold around 200 dollars each. Phi Lomathaean Society elected officers C C Ausherman Nash Cramer Jacob Rohrbach J J Houff and planned a public debate. William Lee dwelling gutted by fire owner Charles Kreh. no one inside. An Independent engine wheel damage at Market and Church. Thomas Sponseller to open Central Hotel livery stables on April 1. Margaret Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bennett ill at home West South Street.
James H. Gambrill Sr Frederick's oldest citizen today observed his 101st birthday and received many congratulations. Sammie Smith, 11, son of Mr and Mrs John Smith near Liberty Town, was struck but not seriously injured by an automobile on his way home from school. Gov Ritchie's Green Bag renamed magistrates Motter Bemmett and Bowers in Frederick and chose the same election supervisors Rice Grahame Johnson and William B. James.
The Guardian Hose Company in Thurmont has moved into a new concrete block fire hall on Church Street costing about 40000 dollars. The one story building includes engine room lounge rest rooms showers a large meeting room recreation storage furnace room and fluorescent lighting. Furniture and 100 metal chairs for the meeting room cost 785 with each of five members contributing 5 dollars. The engine room holds four pieces of apparatus and the company now operates two engines plus an auxiliary truck with a mounted pumper. An electrically operated large outside door and a surrounding black-top driveway are planned. a 250 foot high siren is placed to the rear. Construction began last May by FProuth and Six with George Black as chairman and other committee members listed.
The notice recalls births in Bolivar and Washington hospital with families Edwards, Jones, Reeder, and Carey marking new arrivals while many locals from Camp Hill, Shenandoah Junction, Harpers Ferry and surrounding towns visit relatives. Social events include Lions Club dinner plans, hospital auxiliary meetings, and a Valentine social with prizes, games, and gifts. A death report notes Richard Dailey, 84, of Essex, with survivors in several states.
The piece argues against a Senate inquiry into election literature sparked by Senator Tydings's defeat. It argues liberals should defend free speech, citing Holmes on tolerance, and warns that a parliamentary probe risks expanding censorship and chilling political discourse. It notes risks of libel suits against campaign speech and calls for avoiding selective suppression of voices.
The regular Araby W S C 5 meeting was held at Mrs. Catherine Linton’s home with 23 members attending. Vice president Mrs. Donald Plunkard opened, readings on Health of the American Indians were given by several members, a poem was read, and a group song followed. The pig prize went to Rev. John Kuschel. Next meeting is March 12 at the hall with Mrs. Ralph Linton assisting.
A report shows an informal poll with eight residents supporting consolidation as mostly beneficial to the general public. While some doubt remains, respondents credit improved services and acknowledge concerns about readiness and cost.
A devotional discusses casting out evil and filling the heart with good to resist returning temptation. It emphasizes prayer as hospitality to God and notes that evil persists until replaced by heavenly power. Mentions wild horses roaming in remote western United States as a closing image.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Fowler marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a buffet at the couple’s New Windsor home hosted by daughter Mrs Paul Copenhaver and a Sunday dinner by Mrs E E Billings. Married February 17 1901 in St Peter’s Rectory Libertytown they reside near New Windsor. Mr Fowler a retired painter, and Mrs Fowler received gifts including an orchid corsage for her. The Fowlers have one daughter Mrs Paul Copenhaver.
Mr and Mrs Carl C Twigg Sr Westminster announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ada Starr to Daniel J Welliver son of Rev Dr and Mrs Lester A Welliver Seminary Hill Westminster The couple attended Western Maryland College The wedding is planned for June
Miss Gladys Beachley sister of the bride and Miss Frances R. Darner cousin of the bride served as attendants in matching frosted organdy gowns with headpieces and bouquets. Merhle Lfert acted as best man. ushers were M. Richard Beachley and Louis Ahalt. The bride wore a white camelias trimmed veil and Bible, the groom’s party included Mrs. Beachley and Mrs. Ahalt. After a church reception the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside on the groom’s farm west of Middletown.
The Civitan Club held its monthly meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with President Isaac L. Stevens presiding. A memorial resolution honored Rev. Clarence O Sullivan, the club chaplain who died last Sunday, with Rev. John North attending as a friend and speaker.
Miss Pearl Eader spoke at the Frederick Zonta Club on George Washington detailing his early manhood and influence as the nation’s first president. She urged reading Washingtons farewell address to know him, with Evelyn Kefauver presiding and Mrs. Alice Backer introducing the speaker.
The Emmitsburg Chamber of Commerce met at the firemen's hall with good attendance. Mayor Thornton W Rodgers spoke on civil defense and urged all local groups to establish a community information program. The group discussed a toll gate curve project, building relocation, traffic lighting at the Square, and securing town permits. A March 20 meeting date was set for the Chamber.
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