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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1951
Page
5
In recent weeks shares on the New York Stock Exchange sell at the highest levels in 20 years with all time records in 1929. Dividends in cash are the highest in history and 70 companies issued stock dividends. War impact on prices is discussed with past declines during conflicts contrasted with postwar rises.
Washington sources report the Senate Armed Services Committee has begun hearings on revising the law as part of a plan to rapidly expand the armed forces to about 3.5 million men. Inductions last winter averaged 40,000 in December with roughly 80,000 monthly expected through March, while proposals include shorter sixerdeferments for some and 18 year olds being drafted.
The Braddock Heights Community Center wrapped a festive season with skating for ages eight to teens, carols, stories, and Santa visits. Teen caroling toured Mountain village, ending with a progressive party at multiple hosts homes. Music by Olie Rosenberry accompanied each evening. A deed recorded in the clerk’s office shows Clyde E. Thomas to J. Keller II sale of residence at West Second and Upper College Terrace for about 380,000.
Miss Julia B. Etchison librarian at Frederick High School is appointed a delegate to a regional conference sponsored by the National Commission of Teacher Education and Professional Standards. The event, to be held in January and May at the Mayflower Hotel Washington, includes Delaware District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey North Carolina Pennsylvania and Virginia. The conference will discuss professional standards certification demands teacher supply and salaries. ANNUAL PARTY HELD The Zonta Club held its Christmas party at Hotel Frederick with gifts of original verses and carols. The next Zonta Chad meeting is January 8 at the Francis Stott Rey Motel for business session.
New Year's Day football saw Charlestown outclassed 16 to 0 by Frederick and Charles Town. Markey and Brust scored for the locals. Local Knights of Pythias officers elected include Chancellor Commander H. Dorsey Etchison and others. An oratorical contest at Frederick College features Ebert Downer and others. Garbage collection complaints arise on West Church and Second streets. County Teachers Institute opens in the Opera House with welcome from Emory Cobleniz and response from M Bates Stephens.
The New Year began quietly with watch night services and private parties. A barn on Susan Crum’s Thurmont farm burned, sparking showers but no house damage. Frederick business remained steady in 1930 with bank clearings near last year’s level. The Catoctin Club dance at the country club featured Buck Kefauver’s orchestra, with prizes won by My and Mrs Charles Appel Jr, Mrs Charles Bailey, and Guy W. Nusz.
Misery grips Yongdong Korea as thousands of Korean refugees flood the busy rail yard seeking southbound trains to Pusan. They cling to boxcars and switch engines amid freezing weather, crowded by old and young, with scant food and shelter while American troops try to move them out.
Washington argues isolationism is a persistent attitude across parties, shaped by European actions and UN responses. It criticizes Truman era policies and urges uniting behind principles, stressing Europe must bear more defense costs to curb Communist aggression and maintain U.N. credibility.
Formal New Year reception at Camp Detrick Officers Club introduces Col Fred Delmore and Mrs Delmore to Frederick,greeted by post officers and many Frederick residents including Mayor Munshower and associates. Delmore recently assumed command after serving as deputy at the Army Chemical Center. President Truman signs a ban on interstate shipment of anti slot machines and related gambling devices.
The Government through the Civil Aeronautics Administration can deny renewal of a pilot license for physical disability but has not yet set any compulsory retirement age for airline pilots. Calypsos originated at carnivals in Trinidad and were sung satirically with improvised lyrics to guitar. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman of Walkersville celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, married November 14, 1900, with numerous relatives and gifts from children and grandchildren across Catonsville Towson and Philadelphia viewings.
Dorothy Dix warns against illicit romance and the “back street wife” myth, detailing a mature woman's failed affair with a married man, the ensuing disillusionment, and the social costs. The column then offers marriage advice, urging shared finances, open dialogue, romance, and mutual respect as a path to domestic harmony, ending with a reader question about giving income to a wife and Dix's pensioner stance.
Installation ceremonies crowned the new officers of Columbia Lodge No 58 A F and A M during the regularMonday session. Installed were Charles V. Main as Worshipful Master James I. Ewing Senior Warden Oran C. Lease Junior Warden Murray F. Fox Secretary Harry Schroeder Treasurer Harry J. Fromke Tyler Irving T Cecil Senior Deacon Richard A. Beachley Junior Deacon Glenn E. Orrison Senior Steward G Roger Yinger Junior Steward Dr Edwin H Sponseller Chaplain John C Engle Sr Marshal. Frank H. Lewis Was appointed musician. John W Morgan retires as Worship Master.
The piece advises stating a definite time for the alldawn dinner. It contrasts vague phrasing like around seven or 80 with a precise seven o'clock to avoid guests arriving late and delaying the event. The emphasis is on clear scheduling to ensure timely dining.
Congratulatory notices include the birth of Christopher Lee Keeney at Garfield Hospital on December 28 and a son born to Vernon Keilholtz in Gettysburg at 5:27 Monday morning, the first arrival in 1951. Also reported are 72nd birthdays and a 50th wedding anniversary for Mt and Mrs Clayton Heffney, a move by Clyde Thomas and Otho Keller, and several social visits and gatherings around New Market, Hyattstown, and Taneytown with family connections and affiliations.
The article compares a clock repairman failing to fix the clock by only adjusting the hands with how people address personal and moral flaws. It argues true change requires deep diagnosis of internal workings of mind and soul, not superficial fixes. It likens this with pastors doctors and statesmen handling deeper issues.
A short quotation discusses the preacher’s right to support while proclaiming the gospel. It emphasizes the gospel’s grand aim to communicate God to humanity and cites I Corinthians 9:1 and Horace Bushnell on the mission.
Mrs. Loma Breeden of Rock Ridge announces the engagement of her daughter Geraldine to C Rebe Frushour son of Mr and Mrs Eli Frushour of Rocky Ridge with a March 10 wedding planned. Also Fred erick Heller announces the marriage of his daughter Helen Lucille to James Warren Heller with a Christmas Eve ceremony at Trinity Luther church parsonage in Hagerstown. The bride wore aqua wool and brown accessories, maid of honor Miss Betty L May wore a light tan wool dress. Best man was Cpl Nelson R May. Mrs Heller is a Frederick High School graduate 1950 and works for Union Manufacturing Co. The groom is a 1947 Frederick High School graduate and an Air Force veteran stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base. Leaders Bible Class of C a vary Methodist meets with prayer, speeches, and memorials for Mr Gilson. Administrators named for estates include William M Ford and Mary I Glass with heirs listed. Stock market opens muddy as 1950 begins in low gear.
Mrs. Gertie M. Den of Walkersville announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Bet Apna Denn to Richard Mount Crum, son of Mr and Mrs. Claude A. Crum of Walkersville, with a wedding date to be set.
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