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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1951
Page
11
A Maryland reader urges full printing of information on world government push by United World Federalists, urging statewide publicity and repeal of legislature approval. She cites wartime speech, advocates ratifying a two term presidential limit, and warns voters to reclaim rights before red-blooded fears. February letters include appeals to Governor McKeldin on teachers salaries.
Twisted Thinking Madame Kusum Nair argues India questions democracy versus socialism and warns of Russian imperialism. A Japanese delegation studying American small towns finds citizens influencing national policy through local engagement, valuing direct contact with officials over grand rhetoric.
Judge Henderson rules the grand jury was properly constituted despite a prior service. John Grimes plans a Washington march for inauguration after walking 20 miles each way to Frederick. James Bussard moves to remove Levy woods grove from the Levy farm near Middletown. Henry Weinberg shifts from Market and Second streets to Hagerstown joining Miller and Weinberg after buying his uncle’s stake in the Lowenstein clothing firm.
Years ago items note Frederick citizens at a Court House meeting unanimously backing Linganore Creek four miles east as a supplemental water source. The drouth year 1931 had only 3.66 inches in two months, drought relief fund reached 2158 dollars, and Charles St. Butcher announced candidacy for alderman subject to the Democratic convention.
Isabel Boone Rebert urges higher teacher salaries amid rising taxes and costs since 1950. She proposes funding from taxes on horse racing bets, liquor, and related services, and asks the mayoral race to choose a new independent leader.
To the Editor of the News Sir kindly do us the honor of giving some spree to the Maryland Society of New York dinner-dance to be held on March 17 at Tote Statter New York. We have many Marylanders from Frederick and adjoining counties who are members including Judge Delaplaine one of our distinguished honorary members. The society is made up of natives and former residents of Maryland living in New York and vicinity. It was organized in 1898 and its aims are to cherish the traditions and prestige of their home state through social contact among the members. Throughout the year several informal dinners are held for members and their guests and each year a more formal reception and dance for ladies is held in one of the city's outstanding ball suites. The affair this year will be held at the Cafe Rouge of the Hotel Statler of which Mr James McCabe is general manager a former Baltimorean. It is one of the important events in the season's social calendar Membership is by election and the society invites eligible Marylanders in New York to share its privileges and especially welcomes young men from Maryland who have taken up their residences in the metropolitan area. Inquiries concerning the Maryland Society of New York may be directed to any one of the following officers. B Gyle Appleford president 52 Cerar street New York 5 NY John Wooper secretary 4 Dartmouth street Forest Hills New York Everett M Browning Monmouth Beach NJ
The Maryland State Board of Education urged a $500 salary increase for teachers while delaying a $35 million school construction grant. It approved boosting the incentive fund for school buildings, and Dr. Thomas G. Pullen presented the board's legislative program to Annapolis. Senator Somerset floated a tentative raise bill, suggesting $200 or more with funding from anticipated revenues. Governor McKeldin said new taxes would be required.
The Senate investigates the Reconstruction Finance Corporation amid concern that executive pressure and congressional letters may sway loan decisions. Senator Fulbright urges full disclosure of all communications between the White House and RFC, arguing for safeguards to keep RFC directors independent from political urging while backing a law to prohibit improper influence.
A list of recent arrivals at Artz Library highlighting GUIDE TO PATHS IN THE BLUE RIDGE by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, WE BELIEVE SO WE PRAY by George A. Buttrick, and THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COMMUNISM by R N Carew Hunt. Also featured: VICTOR BOOK OF BALLETS AND BALLET MUSIC by Robert Lawrence, PERSPECTIVE MADE EASY by Ernest Norling, and STANDARD CATALOG OF UNITED STATES COINS 1950 edition. Includes brief descriptions and notes on content and utility for readers.
Marionettes dramatic club at Hoad College presents The Rivals a four act comedy by Richard Sheridan with an all freshman cast Friday March 2 in Brodbeck Hall directed by Miss Sally Wills Holland assistant English professor Freshmen also handle props and scenery under upperclass supervision cast includes Patricia Ashcroft Alice Avanozian Marylyn Walters Catherine Arrington Kay Moorehead Anne Conues Lois White Barbara Colemain Carol Erlanger Elyse Pade Susie Fitzwilliam Sally Bogar and others from Pa N Y and N J.
A fragment notes Daniel 4 26 about kingdoms and divine rule followed by Phillips Brooks on unveiling truths Then a separate line mentions farm fields in Puerto Rico cropped by sugarcane for over a century indicating historic agricultural practice and long term cultivation implications.
Hal Boyle humor piece notes census data showing women outnumber men 100 to 98.1 and imagines a satirical future where men become scarce. It predicts social upheaval, with men kept as pets and women running law making and industry, urging a committee to reverse birth trends.
Washington reports five figures received the Order of Francisco de Miranda at a Venezuelan embassy ceremony. Honorees include three ambassadors Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Rafaet Heliodoro Valle and Luis Quintilla. Rev Dr Joseph F Thorning and former Postmaster General James A Farley. Ambassador Antonio M Araujo presented the awards.
The Seventh-day Adventist church announces a dedicatory service for its new pews pulpit furniture and children's room furnishings this Saturday. Pastor W K Mansker invites friends to join in the service of God with morning Sabbath School at 9 30 and addresses by Elder C V Anderson from Baltimore at 11 and Elder D G Fleagie from Hagerstown at 3. A social in the recreation room follows in the evening under Mrs. Dorothy Delong and the church social committee.
Mrs Helen R Ohler of Taneytown died this morning in Baltimore due to a cerebral hemorrhage at 51. She was found unconscious Tuesday by her son Nevin M Obler. survived by daughter Lt Audrey E Ohler, Navy Nurse Corps, and others. Funeral arrangements pending. George C Young, 81, retired farmer near Taylorsville, died Tuesday night at home. Survived by wife Pearl M Young, three children, two brothers, two sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at nearby funeral home. interment Taylorsville cemetery. Flowers omitted per family request.
Washington Feb 28 Frank Scott Key Smith 78 long time lawyer and biographer of the author of the National Anthem died Sunday at Mont Alto Hospital from a heart ailment He practiced law over 50 years lectured on Francis Lee Key at memorial services and patriotice rallies He served on General staff in France during WWI held rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves He was born Heathsville Virginia and graduated from William and Mary and National University Law School He belonged to multiple historical and veteran groups Funeral services will be Thursday with burial in Arlington cemetery.
Funeral services for Miss Bev Mae Johnson of near Myersville were held at the funeral home in Middletown on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Raymor Markley officiated. The service drew a large crowd with many floral tributes. Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased, including Francis Summers, Jol Summers, Richard Summers, Willard Summers, Cecil Gaver, and Marion Harshme. Interment followed at Middletown Lutheran Cemetery. Gladhill C.
News item recalls local hospital updates with Mrs Marvin P Shepley recovering after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Also mentions children Sharon and Cynthia Miller undergoing tonsil and adenoids procedures, and Mr Harvey Cussail returning home after treatment. Cr eary Methodist Leaders Bible Class met with 112 in attendance and plan change to 9 45 a m starting March 11.
Home Economics Club at Hood College holds its monthly meeting in the Y hut tonight featuring faculty talks on hobbies. Guests include M Grace E. Lippy biology scrapbooks Dr Jane McCarrell biology scale models Miss Mary EB home economics pepper shakers and Mrs Belah Compton psychology birds. Foreign hobbies will be represented by Flora Yang Washington Nand Sen Rome Elvira Davis New York and Joan Halford Honolulu.
Market prices terse listing shows corn and wheat figures and barleys. OCR reads as bbl. 3 for corn wheat and barley with spares bite or bid details unclear. The readable entries indicate price quotes but lack full values or dates.
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