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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1952
Page
4
A foundation report notes 17 billion dollars lost annually to wage workers due to colds. Dr Thomas G Ward of Johns Hopkins warns of varying treatments as researchers unite for a bold global effort to end the illness.
The piece argues that the Soviet Union actively aided North Korea in the Korean War with jet planes tanks and heavy artillery and that Soviet delegates push for neutrality while backing aggression. It questions the sincerity of Communist negotiators and warns that claiming neutrality is a sham.
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News notes the will of the late Thomas N Harwood probated in Orphans Court leaving farms to his children Mrs R E Lee Wiltburger of Washington inherits the City Hotel property and 200 acres of Three Springs farm Charles H Smith reports Ladiesburg area plans to tear down the old Haughs church oldest county landmark age 109 years Public bonds valued at 2500 for Brunswick improvements sold to Farmers National Bank Mrs William Stauffer sells southeast corner South Burck Street house and lot to Mrs Mary Crawford Feagaville for 650 dollars
A front wheel and axle tore from a Frederick motor when it struck a concrete culvert on Seventh Street pike early today. H David Hagan, a Frederick musician, escaped injury. About 100 Frederick city and county teachers attended NEA sessions in Constitution Hall Washington, as all city schools closed for the day. Referee W T Kreh selected county high school all star basketball team: Paul Strine forward Eugene Hailer guard Frederick. Richard Kefauver forward William Moser guard Middletown. Melvin Ambrose guard Thurmont.
HAL BOYLE recalls a bygone era when Saturday night defined leisure across small towns and cities. The piece contrasts the old ritual of workers celebrating with family, shopping, and church with today’s five day week, cars, and radio culture, noting many now stay home or stretch weekends into every night.
At the Francis Scott Key Unit No. 11 meeting on Feb. 19 the Americanism program featured Dr. Joseph Wolfe describing conditions behind the iron curtain from firsthand knowledge. A flag was presented to the Junior Auxiliary, and Olive Engle performed with her mother assisting. Committees for the April annual card party were set, and a covered dish supper with husband guests was announced. Members visited Odd Fellows Home on Feb. 14, and flowers were sent to Mrs. John H Albaugh on her ninety first birthday.
Six Wage Stabilization Board experts study steel wage testimony to separate fact from opinion. President Truman sent the dispute to the board. unions demand about 35 cents to over 50 cents hourly rise plus fringe benefits while industry cites inflationary risks and tax losses. The panel, chaired by Yale’s Harry Shulman, will report in parts to the 18 member board as the March 23 strike deadline looms. The case hinges on anti inflation rules, cost of living, plant-by-plant equity, and productivity increases tied to output gains.
Frederick to host Israel Bond Day with a rally at Beth Sholom Synagogue led by Yaacov Shapiro Israel's first Attorney General. Mayor Donald Rice signed the proclamation as Israel Bond Day events include a concert by Tova Ronni and remarks at the Beth Sholom Auditorium.
Randolph Maddox, C and F president, reported in the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Baltimore City's 1951 operations that the 1952 telephone tax load averaged 272 dollars per month per telephone, about 3264 yearly. The utility's total tax bill rose to 17,829,000 dollars, up 2 percent from 1950.
A syndicated column questions State Department Loyalty and Security Board procedures, noting inconsistent rulings, secret dismissals, and alleged political influence. The piece argues for fair due process, transparency, and accountability to protect national security while avoiding abuse of power.
Rev Dr Fred S Buschmeyer of the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches of America spoke at Hood College Bradberck Hall on Does Modern Man Need Christianity He argued modern science lacks moral control and urged rebuilding Europe on Christ and recapturing Christ's nature He urged the church as vital fellowship and noted a world Christian fellowship seen in war torn Europe and the East Hood Choir provided music under Dr Earie Blakeslee with William Sprigg at the organ.
Buschmeyer's address and Dr William Barnhart invite the congregation to an informal discussion at the Y Hut led by Buschmeyer. Eric Franken a shoe fitting expert speaks at Winchester Hall on Do Your Shoes Fit plus a shoe making film Cox Shoes. Helen McGraw piano concert in Hood College Brodbeck Hall features Bach, Debussy and Beethoven works.
Levi Willis Moberly 77 longtime city resident died at his home Saturday after a two week illness. He served as printer for many years with the News-Post and later Marken & Bielfeld Inc. Surviving are a son W. L Davis Moberly a brother Lewis A Moberly two granddaughters B Loraine Moberly and Barbara L Moberly. Funeral at his home Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Multiple deaths reported including Mrs. Nellie Pearl Painter of Poolesville aged 63, Mrs. Mary Alice Troxell of Emmitsburg aged 77, Mrs. Mary Semmes Gambrill of Frederick Street Washington 80, Mrs. Fannie May McCabe of Frederick aged 71, Mrs. Ida M. Piper of Hagerstown aged 75, and Miss Martha E. Sell of Frizzleburg aged 82. Funeral details list multiple funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries, with survivors named across spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren.
Multiple local obituaries note Tra L Cost of Lovettsville Virginia and Herbert Price of Brunswick die after illnesses with details of survivors and funeral plans. William Dorsey a Johnsville resident dies aged 70 with services at Johnsville Methodist Church and Rose Hill Cemetery. Nannie G Shriner Fetterolf dies at home. services at 8 East Patrick Street with Rev Paul Althouse officiating. Funeral directors C E oversee interments at Mount Olivet and local cemeteries.
Funeral services were held for Morgan H Watkins in Damascus Methodist Church with Rev O Osteen and others presiding. Pallbearers included Lions Club members and Bible class participants. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Separate services were held for Mellie M Harman near Taneytown with interment in Taneytown Lutheran church cemetery. Marg are Kyefler wife of Rev Herr L Kiefer died Wednesday with services at 2 pm. Clergy from Evangelical Reformed and St John’s Reformed led rites in Shamokin area. Large attendance and floral tributes noted.
Residents in Ladiesburg Middleburg and Union Bridge hosted and visited relatives and friends in a series of social calls. The Navy Club in Frederick met Feb. 18 at Little's Cabin with two new members sworn in, and Middletown Baseball Club announced an organizational meeting Friday night at the Amvets home.
Former Frederick resident Mrs John T. King, formerly Miss Jette Baker, is highlighted in the Baltimore Sun magazine for collecting cricket cages and related items. Her hobby traces to cricket cages once used in China, crafted from ivory, jade, woods, and precious metals, showing a unique obsession among collectors.
A sermon by Rev A Purnell Bailey contrasts real possession with spiritual wealth. A wealthy buyer acquires an internationally renowned painting on an artist’s advice, but the owner muses that material price defines value. The piece then hints that true richness lies beyond money, followed by an odd note about Argentina’s size and population from Britannica.
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