Camp Detrick talk by wounded Korean War veteran
Pvt Robert Howmiller, combat engineer, wounded in Korea, will address Camp Detrick personnel on Friday with a troop information hour, an Officers' Club meeting, and a Korea film. Enlisted in 1946, he served with the 24th Division’s 3rd Engineer Battalion, was wounded July 15 near the Kum River, and was treated at Walter Reed before convalescing at Meade. Now assigned to Fort Meade, he will travel to Patrick to speak.
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Korea
Kum River
Howmiller
United States
al Walter Reed Hospital
Fort George G. Meade
Patrick
Meade
1950 prosperity praised amid high consumer income
The 1950 consumer income reached 223 billion dollars, topping 1948 records by 18 billion and rising 17 billion from the prior year. Wage gains, military pay, dividends, and refunds to veterans boosted totals while government spending remained a factor, though the year left debt slightly in excess of 30 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Sixteen Partners and Western Europe Unite for Deterrence
Paul Douglas argues sixteen Western European democracies and allied nations must unite to deter dictatorship. He notes Britain France and Italy mobilize as much as the US and the remaining thirteen steps toward cohesion. Time hinges on atomic deterrence and avoiding war through collective strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Europe
Britain
France
Italy
Western Europe
Canada
Letters to the Editor on Election and Education Salaries
Two letters to the editor discuss election results and defend higher salaries for teachers. William R. Wilhelm from Keymar argues about confession and election defeat. A second letter supports Dr. Pullen’s education funding, urging higher taxes to improve schools, buildings, facilities, and teacher pay to attract qualified staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullen
Proposals for Education and Prosperity on Route 1
A public note from JACK B KUSSMAUL of Route 1 Jefferson dated February 26 urges constructive thinking and planning to improve education and future prosperity. The message emphasizes collective effort and forward looking strategies.
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Jack B
Jefferson
Pennsylvania Expects Successful Trout Season
Harrisburg reports an excellent trout season ahead from April 1 to July 31 as streams recover from winter. The state conservationists credit mild ice impact and bank-full streams, with the Fish Commission stocking 485 tons of fish including 2,205,943 trout and 401,635,450 fry across waterways. Gene Stull of Frederick County was arrested for assault and battery and held on $250 bond.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Gene Stull
Frederick County
Lieut
Dorsey
Merril Powell
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Indictment delayed as defense pleads abatement alleging a juror served on the 1899 grand jury making the current panel ineligible. County Anti-Saloon League officers elected with Best, Frederick, Harley, and Stone among others. Junior Fire Company disputes credit for firefighting with Independents. Harmony Grove spelling bee draws large crowd. teacher Mr Spencer E Stup notes strong contestants.
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the News
Tadt
Carenit
George Z. Best
Frederick
Roger Harley
Yellow Springs
W. D. Stone
Junior Fire Company
Harmony Grove
Spencer E. Stup
Fire Destroys Jewelry Store In Early Morning Blaze
Twenty years ago on February 27 1931 a morning fire at Will C Flautt jewelry store 40 West Patrick Street drew city fire units and caused several hundred dollars in damage. Circuit Court judges warned chicken thieves of strict punishment as two men received sentences. Hood College sophomore Miss Margaret Dutrow of Rosemont was elected advertising manager of the 1933 Touchstone yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will C. Flautt
West
Patrick Street
Robert B. Peter
Arthur D. Willard
Margaret Dutrow
D. T. du
Keller Signs With Tigers For 12th Major League Season
Charlie Keller announced he signed with the Detroit Tigers and will head to Lakeland Florida for spring camp. The 34 year old outfielder, with ten Yankees seasons, batted over .300 for Detroit last year as a top pinch hitter amid back issues. He weighed retirement earlier but plans to pursue another season without his family joining him at camp.
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Charlie Keller
Detroit Tigers
Tiger
Lakeland
Flo
Keller
New York Yankees
Detroit
Tigers
Yankees
Frederick
Dangerous Place in Washington The Government Printing Office
Washington columnist ED CREAGH muses on the perils of visiting the government printing office where he picks up the Statistical Abstract and is tempted by whimsical how-to books. He imagines chinchilla ranching and other daydreams, only to snap back to reality and swear off the office to avoid a career derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Creagh
Stal Boyle
Washington
Government Printing Office
Gen. MacArthur
United States
Farina
Chinchilla Ranch
Chinchilla
Gotham Quintet To Play At Hood College
The Gotham Quintet, also known as the Kell Chamber Music Group when joined by Reginald Kell, will perform next Monday at eight in Brodbeck Hall, Hood College. They present unfamiliar literature, including Mozart K478, Beethoven opus 74, and Schumann opus 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham Quintet
Prades
France
Brodbeck Hall
Hoad College
Europe
Reginald Kell
Kell
Frederick
Mozart
Beethoven
Schumann
Churchill’s Atlantic command clash stirs House debate
Washington notes Churchill denounces a non existant over all naval command and defends Allied plan led by Eisenhower. The piece details Fechteler’s Atlantic coordination from Norfolk, with separate naval chiefs for Mediterranean and North Sea areas, under Allied leadership and dwindling British carrier strength praised. Churchills attack contrasted with postwar U S seapower shifts and shared naval strategy.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Europe
Eisenhower
Montgomery
European
Mediterranean
North Sea
William M. Fechteler
United States Navy
Atlantic
Iceland
Acrogs
Azores
Fechteler
Hisenhower
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Family Dinner Party by Mr. and Mrs. Hallar
A Sunday afternoon dinner at the Hotel Frederick hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hallar of Philadelphia and Atlantic City honored family guests. The Hallars, en route from Florida, were joined by relatives including Mrs. Samuel Roderick, Mrs. Frank Buch, and numerous others from Frederick, Mt. Airy, Hyattsville, Rockville, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Charles W. Hallar
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Hallar
Florida
Samuel Roderick
Frank Buch
Creagerstown
Mallar
Anderson Motor Company
Charlotte
Buck
Charles
U. S. Navy
Roderick
Preston Hallar
George Cantwell
Mt. Airy
Margaret Smith
Charles Smith
Roy Trott
Hyattsville
John T. Best
Preston Best
Charles Best
Betty Pearl
Washington
William Best
Pamela
Rockville
Hallar Best
Walkersville
Charter Presented To Boy Scout Troop No 283 at Paint of Rocks
Two nearby Boy Scout troops joined in presenting the charter to Boy Scout Troop No 283 at the Paint of Rocks Methodist church Monday evening. Scoutmaster Harry H. Bowers of the Hagerstown-Waynesboro council presided with nine boys from his troop assisting. Rev John A Squires of troop 272 Doubs attended and assisted installation. Howard Baumgardner named Scoutmaster of the new troop with Stanley Frey as assistant. Twelve boys became members of the Point of Rocks troop and two new Doubs members received cards. Reverend Squires is pastor of the church.
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Europe
Fechteler
Mediterranean
Great Britain
Churchill
America
John Paul Jones
James Lawrence
Stephen Decatur
United States Navy
Seven Seas
Point of Rocks
Doubs
Forest Grove
Jefferson
Roger Gobbel
Church Hill
Downs
Paint of Rocks
Harry H. Bowers
Hagerstown-Waynesboro
John A. Squires
Howard Baumgardner
Stanley Frey
Doubs Organization
Mr. Squires
New Windsor Community Notes Include Birthday Party and PTA Meeting
New Windsor celebrates Jo Anne Lam bert s tenth birthday with a group of friends including Patricia Derr Janet Arbaugh Janet Hoff Doris Magin Mararma Garber Sally Manning Ruth Grimes Patricia Owings Patricia Robertson Theresa Weisberger Kitty Jo Schree Kathleen Roach Barbara Little and Sally Harbaugh. Mrs Frank Miller was ill and taken to University Hospital by ambulance. Willie Benedict hosted her 500 club gathering. The New Windsor PTA met with President George Magin opening with prayer. Teachers and PTA members staged a founder s Day play and the sixth grade and twelfth grade rooms were the most parent attended. WSC meets Urbana WSC S held its February meeting with Miss Eden Hawkins presiding and twenty one members present. A talk on Prayer followed by a country women sketch and an extemporaneous prayer for missionaries. National Capital Parks spans over 45 000 acres in Washington DC and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Windsor
Jo-Anne Lambert
Patricia Derr
Janet Arbaugh
Janet Hoff
Doris Magin
Mararma Garber
Sally Manning
Ruth Grimes
Patricia Owings
Patricia Robert~son
Theresa Weisberger
Kitty Jo Schree
Kathleen Roach
Barbara Little
Sally Harbaugh
Frank Miller
University Hospital
Willie Benedict
New Windsor Pta
George Magin
PTA
Urbana
Eden Hawkins
Derry
Weddings Tie Charming Mass at St Joseph's
Multiple wedding notices from New Kensington and surrounding towns recount Miss Mary A. Boland and John Murray wedding at St Joseph's Church with a nine o'clock double ring ceremony. Attendants include Mrs Edith Maytan and David Dunning. The couple plans home at 1411 Fifth Avenue Arnold.
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Irray
Boland
St. Joseph's Church
New Kensington
EB. C. Murray
Mary A. Boland
Sth Avenue
Arnold
John Murray
M. M. Murray
North Street
Springdale
Henry Co. Boland
Emmitsburg
Joseph Boland
Valley Heights
Edith Maytan
David Dunning
Natrona Heights
Kenmar
Murray
Fifth Avenue
Emmitsburn High School
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Springdale High School
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Tramp Asked for Food Rebuffed by Farmer's Wife
A tramp seeking two bites to eat was told by a farmer's wife she would allow him into the chicken house if she believed his honesty. The tramp retorted with a sharp remark about his past as a bath house manager, saying he never took a bath in 15 years.
Birth of Meredith Louise Horan in Frederick hospital
A daughter, Meredith Louise, was born February 15 at Frederick Memorial Hospital to Dr. and Mrs Charles M Horan of Bradley Heights. Mother and baby have returned home. Several visitors joined the family at various homes including Garfield and Rockville residents, with updates on local relatives and service-inducted twins. A Mediterranean vacation update from former Governor Lane and family was received, and multiple social visits noted across Gaithersburg Poolesville and nearby towns. Leslie Kefauver and wife celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at 25 East Fifth Street.
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Meredith Louise
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles M. Horan
Braddock Heights
Ira Lewis
Garfield
George Covell
Denny
Marvin Marker
Dicky
Gaither Lewis
Grace Winfield
Clay Hays
Rockville
Hays
William Hays
Roscoe Brandenburg
Ringgold
Murray Houck
East South Street
Philip Ridgely
Brooks Ridgely
Bobbie
Cotinie
Sykesville
Paul Hewrison
Paul, Jr
Woodbine
C. M. Tennyson
Merman Tennyson
Pat
Baltimore
Cecile Rice
Homer Rice
Joye
Jonnie
Frederick
Sam Miller
West Patrick St
Herman Miller
167Th Infantry Reg. Co
Fort Jackson
8. C
Saul Miller
U. S
Med. Co
200Th Infantry
William Preston Lane
Lane
Dorothy
Hagerstown
Algiers
Egypt
Holy Land
French Riviera
Philip James
Earl Gauck
Gaithersburg
James
Trenton
N. J
Nelson Hilbert
New Castle
Del
Elmer Orme
Lewis Allnutt, Sr
Poolesvile
Florida
James Howard
Pauline Howard
Jacksonville
Fla
Leslie F. Kefauver
East Fifth Street
Sier Awarded Bronze Star With V Device for Korea Action
Robert M. Sier of Frederick receives the Bronze Star Medal with V device for heroic acts in Korea with the Seventh Infantry Division. Isolated by an enemy roadblock, he organized the ROK Police Company into a fighting unit and, under fire, helped bring remaining men to safety at dawn. His actions inspired his unit and reflected credit on himself and the military service.
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Robert M. Sier
Carmie Snyder
Route 5
Frederick
Ser
ROK
Sier
Sie
Credi
Korea
Japan
Among The Sick Master Clarence Whichard Whichard
Clarence Whichard of Shnockstown Road rests after emergency appendectomy Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Roy Gardner of Kletown confined to bed. William Garrett admitted to Union Memorial Hospital for observation. Laura Wisotzkey transferred from Thurmont to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Stokes K Engle of Fort Monmouth N J confined to Station Hospital after major operation and convalescing. She expects to return home soon. A mother daughter get together planned at the Y M C A auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 for spring and summer activities with Miss Ellen Siemon in charge and light refreshments. The Senior 4-H Club met February 22 at the extension office with James Montgomery presiding. Local merchants spoke on fashions before the business session. An all star meeting is planned at the extension office March 2. Donald Garst named Annapolis trip chairman. March 21 Frederick and Carroll counties square dance event at the extension office.
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Damuth—Grant
Anita V. Grant
Newbureh
James Coleman Grant
Boston
Mass
K. Joseph Damuth
Providence
Howard R. Damuth
Thurmont
L. ©. Forgueson
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Columbia University
Newburgh
Damuth
Western Maryland College
New England States
BR. 1
Monowatt Inc
Clarence
Chris” Whichard
Whichard
Shnockstown Road
Frederick Mesmorial Hospital
Roy Gardner
Klestown
William D. Garrett
West South Street
Union Memorial Hospital
Laura Wisotzkey
Frederick Memorial ‘Hospital
M. J. Creager and Son
Stokes K. Engle
Engle
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Ellen Siemon
Frederick County
James Montgomery
Donald Garst
Annapolis
Carroll County
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Great Southern Ptg, & Mfg. CO
North Court
Ember Audit Bureau of Circulations
Post Ofice
Tydings
William R. Wilhelm Keymar
Boyle
Gotham
Hood College
David Lawrence
Mr. and
Mrs. Hallar
Boy
National Capital Parks System
Washington, D. C
BY KT. Webster
Bankers Home
Brown—Parks
Jetta Belle Parks
Salisbury
Marine Corp
James Paul Brown, Jr
Wicomico County
James P. Brown
Satlisbury
Brown
Wesley Methodist Church
Stanley Lowell
E. Claude Parks
Gordon L. Bowman
Silver Spring
Bowman
John T. Brooke
Glen Goff
Church Hall
Salisbury State Teachers College
Washington, Corp
Washington College
Chestertown
Fay Zimmerman
Charles F. Murray
West Palm Beach
Shirley May Lewis
Shelby Phebus
Lisbon
Richard Mullinix
Shirley May
Massenet
Annabelle Ferguson
Ellicott City
Roger Lanner
Paul Henry
Poplar Springs
Maryland District Office of Price Stabilization
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