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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1951

Page

5

Religious Emphasis Week at Hood College

The article laments materialist bias in higher education and praises Hood College for its Religious Emphasis Week. It notes graduates from major universities showing weak character and cites a Maryland kidnapping arrest as context. Hood's faculty and students are commended for prioritizing spiritual development alongside academics.

Alger Hiss Judith Coplon William Remington Hood Maryland Hood College

Anniversary of China and Soviet Treaty Stirs Tensions

A year after the China Soviet treaty, telegrams from Mao Tse tung and Stalin praise friendship and mutual aid. Critics say the pact fuels aggression in Asia, undermines non Communist nations, and risks a new global war.

China Soviet Russia Stalin Mao Tse-tung Mao Far East Asia

Fifty Years Ago Local Tems From The Columns Of The News

CEPHAS OVERS, COLORED, GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER AFTER SIX-MINUTE DELIBERATION. SENTENCED TO HANG BY JUDGE McSherry FOR SHOOTING FRANK DONALDSON IN MONROVIA. ELMER STUP HURT IN RUNAWAY NEAR HIS HOME. ANTISALoon LEAGUE BRANCH BEING ORGANIZED IN FREDERICK. EAST SEVENTH STREET HOUSE SOLD AT AUCTION FOR 1475 TO DAVID WILES. Troutville Pupils CELEBRATE WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY WITH SPECIAL PROGRAM LED BY L C FOX AND TEACHER A M FOX.

the News Cephas Overs McSherrey Frank Donaldson Monrovia Elmer Stup Methodist Episcopal Church Frederick Anti- Saloon League East Seventh Street Harry McHenry David Wiles Troutville Washington Walter Smith Harry Trout Harry Winters Herman Phillips David Trout Robert L. Smith George E. Graham Clyde M. Young Howard

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News

A 23 year old magazine salesman who hoodwinked Frederick residents out of small sums received four years in the penitentiary. John Hanson Stauffer, Walkersville merchant and noted citizen, died at 71 after a brief illness. The State Roads Commission awarded a $39,409 bridge contract over the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Frederick Junction to Frank Carozza and Son. Dr Bernard M Davis was elected president of the Frederick County Center Association.

the News Frederick John Hanson Stauffer Walkersville State Roads Commission Baltimore and Ohio Frederick Junction Frank Carozza

White House souvenirs go on sale through Fort Myer agency

The commission on renovation of the Executive Mansion at Fort Myer Va begins selling White House scraps as non profit keepsakes. Bricks stone and lath pieces priced from 25 cents to around 100 dollars cater to collectors and curious buyers posting applications and postage often upfront.

ED Creagh Hal Boyle Fort Myer White House Commission On Executive Mansion Potomac Washington Myer

Is Filed In Suit Before Court Answer Is Filed In Suit Before Court

A Silver Spring woman seeks specific performance to lease a 100 acre Frederick county farm near Mt Airy from Clinton L Pearson and Mary E Sheppard. The Pearsons demur, saying the contract is indefinite and unclear, and deny a meeting of minds.

Silver Spring Frederick County Mary E. Sheppard Clinton L. Pearson Mt. Airy Pearson Brown and Ship- Toy Pearsong

Hood Sports Day Winners Announced

The Athletic Federation of College Women held a Sports Day at Hood College Saturday drawing about 173 students from seven area colleges. Towson State Teachers College won badminton and volleyball, Goucher College won basketball, Frostburg State Teachers College won bowling, Western Maryland College won ping pong, and Hood College won swimming. A box supper followed with Miss Mary Ellen Wood summarizing the afternoon business meeting.

Athletic Federation of College Women Hood College Maryland-Washington Towson State Teachers College Goucher College Frostburg State Teachers College Western Maryland College Meyran Mary Ellen Wood West Chester APCW Carol Raymond Washington Beth Clapp

Covered Dish Supper At Centennial Memorial Evangelical

Fifty three members and guests of the Queen Esther Bible class at Centennial Memorial Evangelical Church attended a covered dish supper in the church social room last Thursday evening before the monthly meeting. Mrs. Miller Cassell presided as president. The program opened with Scripture by Mrs. Huntzberry, prayer by Rev. John H. Ness Jr., talks by Mrs. Florence Twenty and Mrs. Hamilton, and readings by multiple members. The gift prize went to Mrs. Twenty and the meeting closed with a song.

Centennial Memorial Evangelical AL. B. Church Miller Cassell Huntzberry John H. Ness, Jr Florence Twenty Hamilton Rice Baker

RFC Scrutiny Grows as Senate Probes Washington RFC Board

The Nation Today explains RFC, its goals to help business by funding loans when banks refuse. Senate investigators, led by Fulbright, accuse three of five directors of yielding to outside influence, while Truman resists reforms. Hearings begin as debates over restructuring and director permanence continue, with long-term RFC loan and profit history summarized.

James Marlow Washington RFC Reconstruction Finance Corporation Jones Senate Truman Commerce Department Congress Senate Banking Subcommittee Fulbright Arkansas Democrat Walter L. Dunham Michigan William B. Willett Maryland C. Edward Rowe Massachusetts W. Elmer Harber Oklahoma Walter Cosgriff Utah Donald Dawson E. Merl Young White House Dunham Democratic Committee William M. Boyle, Jr Dawson

Maryland License Plates Display Dates Announced

The new law sets display start dates for Maryland vehicle registrations. Passenger cars and motorcycles may display plates after March 1, 1951, while all other vehicle classes including commercial vehicles may display on or after April 3, 1951.

Maryland

Pappas Quads Thrive in Baltimore Hospital

Baltimore February report on the Pappas quadruplets born at Maryland General Hospital shows all four infants active and improving. Richard Charles, Patricia Ann, Judith Ann and Edward Joseph have shed some weight but remain within normal newborn adjustments. Mother Harriett Pappas, recovering well, noted the doctor advised rest while relatives and well-wishers send gifts and support.

Baltimore Pappas Maryland General Hospital Richard Charles Patricia Ann Judith Ann Edward Joseph Harriett Pappas Edward Pappas Richard Charley Gibson J. Wells

Fisher's Appliance Section Sold in Frederick Move

Changes effective February 19 separate Fisher's plumbing heating from the appliance sales and service department to be named Fisher's Appliances. Both units remain in the 13 East Patrick Street building, where A. E. Fisher opened a stave house 45 years ago. The remodeling includes a model kitchen and redesigned front showroom while the rear houses plumbing and heating, offices, and stock rooms. William McC Holzapfel, formerly of Better Homes Equipment Co., will lead the appliance division amid ongoing family management by Alden Fisher.

Frederick Fisher's William McC. Holzapfel Fisher's Appliances East Patrick Street A. E. Fisher Fisher Alden Fisher Holzapfel Aigner Better Homes Equipment Co Fisher’s Hageerstown

County Boy Scout Troops Forming In Two North Villages

First steps toward organizing Boy Scout troops taken Saturday in two north county villages Catoctin Furnace and Rocky Ridge. Six boys joined Rocky Ridge and nine joined Catoctin Furnace with Leon Anders and George Prior elected treasurers respectively. Additional prospects listed for both locations along with Cub Scout interests and expansion to Buckeystown Bartonsville and Gas House Pike McKaig.

North County Catoelin Furnace Rocky Ridge Catoctin Furnace Bheys Leon Anders Furnace George Prior Rocky Ride Asice Morris LeRoy Nunemaker Charles William Nunemaker Lawrence William Tressler Lawrence Edward Kline Malcolm LeRoy Anders Kenneth Eugene Sweeney Charles Morris Shuff Donald Miller Roger Clem Michael Miller Howard Miller David Gauther Victor Sharrer Buckeystown Bartonsville Gas House Pike-McKaig

Replaces Speaker Who Had Mumps at University of Virginia

Rev David H Burr filled in for ill Rev Oscar Wooldridge at Hood College Vesper service. He warned of a cloud of greatness over students and urged youths to place God in the pilot's seat, citing Saul's rise and disintegration from within. He asked why students aren’t better prepared to live as life’s tasks loom ahead.

David H. Burr University of Virginia Charlottesville Hood College Oscar B. Wooldridge, Jr Young Men's Christian Association Mr. Burr Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton Saul God

Parked Cars Damaged In Two Local Accidents

Two local accidents damaged parked cars with about 50 dollars’ damage each. At West Patrick Street a Hahn sedan struck Masser’s parked car while Masser’s vehicle was stationary. A second collision on Nort Market and Eighth damaged Weedy’s parked car, with Harbaugh charged with reckless driving. Two arrests followed, Risley jailed for liquor influence and Reeder cited for reckless driving. St John's teams host Brunswick youths at 7:30 this evening in the school building.

Robert M Masser Frederick Route 3 William Stephen Hahn South Market Street West Patrick Street Locust Street Masser Hahn Patrick Nort Market Eighth Streets Ralphard K. Weedy North Market Street Twentey Weedy Lee M. Harbaugh Walkersville Harbaugh Riley Robert Risley Sykesville Simmons Leonard F. Reeder West South Street Carty Ana

Dorothy DixAdvice on marrying at sixteen and flirtation warnings

A reader advocates marrying a 16 year old for love, but Dorothy Dix warns against shaping a child and stresses the girl’s permanence of traits. The column also cautions a married woman who flirts, saying such acts invite divorce and social judgment. Additional letters discuss helping needy relatives versus family thrift and a obituary note for Orla Hutl and casualty updates from Korea.

Miss Dix W. J.H Nature Dorothy Dix Beverly B The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Engaged: Peggy Lou Tanquary to Edward Washington Miller Jr

Reverend and Mrs Henry C Marsh announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Lou Tanquary to Edward Washington Miller Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Miller The bride to be is a Mary Washington College graduate with a Smith College masters and teaches at Wood College The groom is a Dartmouth alumnus and part of Kappa Kappa Kappa fraternity and helps run Romney and Twin Mountain Orchards The wedding is planned for a future date

Henry C. Marsh Washington, D. C Martinsburg W. Va Peggy Lou Tanquary Edward Washington Miller, Jr Romney Miss Marsh Mary Washington College University of Virginia Smith College Wood College Miller Edward W. Miller Dartmouth College Kappa Kappa Kappa Twin Mountain

Ill and recovering patients update at Frederick Memorial

Among The Sick wis Walter Gibbs has returned home near Point of Rocks after a stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Her condition is improving slowly. Mrs. Rhoda Myers wife of Rev. Samuel B. Myers of Oak Hill remains a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is doing satisfactorily with plans to return home in a few days.

Wis Walter Gibbs Frederick Memorial Hospital Point of Rocks Rhoda Myers Samuel B. Myers Oak Hill

Harpers Ferry Area Secures New Minister

Harpers Ferry West Virginia February 26 This community long without a Protestant minister and lacking a resident physician since November has installed Rev Ernest T Harrison as pastor of Camp Hill and Bolivar Methodist churches He arrives after serving a circuit at Marlowe West Virginia The vacancy followed Rev Franklin Shrader departure January 22 to the Navy Chaplains Corps and duty at Argentia Newfoundland The only other local clergyman is Rev John C Ryan of St Peters Catholic church

Harpers Ferry W. Va Ernest T. Harrison Marlowe Camp Hill Bolivar Franklin Shrader Chaplains Corps of the Navy Shrader Argentia Newfoundland John C. Ryan St. Peter's Catholic Church

Serial numbers corrected for inducted soldiers Droneburgs

The News reports corrected serial numbers for Pvt. Gene Droneburg A S 52088380 Medical Co 200th Inf APO 31 Fort Jackson SC and Pvt. Jack Droneburg 52088267 Co E 167th Inf Reg APO 31 Fort Jackson 5 Cy.

Jack Gene Droneburg A. S Medical Co Fort Jackson S. C Jack Droneburg Co. E APO

Local Society Notes Highlight Weddings Tours and Births

Mrs. Rosalie Zepp of Frederick visited her daughter in Gaithersburg with her brother and sister-in-law the Day family recently returning from Puerto Rico. Several anniversaries were celebrated including Kohlhose and Ward households with sizable gatherings. Bruns wick and Frederick residents spent time in New York and Baltimore for birthdays and nursing school events. Several births reported in Sykesville and Union Bridge, while trips to Florida and Chicago are noted for leisure and conferences. A Civinettes card party hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Whitmore featured bridge canasta and 500 with prizes earned by Evans Cecil Mercer and Falk among others.

Rosalie Zepp Frederick Walter Offutt Gaithersburg Offutts Ralp R. Day Puerto Ico Day Minneapolis Minn National Cemeteries Charles Kohlhose Kohlhose Poolesville Carsoi Ward Barnesville Russell Litten Brunswick Elizabeth ‘Coffman New York City Hote Astor Gordon F. Palme Gordon Franklin Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore Betty Irene Th University of Maryland McCauley Takoma Atlee Hormne Burkittsville New York Bonnie Welty Grace N. Brown Hood College Chicago Women's College Board Association of Principals Ralph F. Bowers Memphis Tenn Grayson E. Bowers Bowers Johns Hopkins University Edward P. Thomas Rockwell Terrace Wallace Brown Sykesville Mercy Hospital Albert F. Brown Raymond K. Wright Union Bridge Florida St. Augustine Sebring Miami Elizabeth Whitmore East Eighth Street Civinette Club Wilson Mercer Warren Evans Alton Lipps Henry Falk Basil Lewis Oliver Englebrecht

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Pappas Quads Baltimore Hospital Boy Scouts Hemisphere Colombia St. John's St. John's School Webster Poyaight Orla Hutt Albany Orla T. Hutl Thomas E. Dewey Hutt Dewey Frances Hileen Hutt Sapulpa Okla Department of Defense Herman Johnson Alice Johnson Achor U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Aleska NEA Gervice IC. T Louise Clar F. Joseph Donohue Guy Mason District of Columbia SCL Regia Ace Ee Police Frederick Polloa Dept
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