Dear Miss Dix on women's place and home life
Dorothy Dix discusses whether a woman's place is in the home, arguing it depends on individual talents and circumstances. She says homemaking suits many, but financial stress may force work outside. A reader asks about harmony with daughters in law, and Alice counsels respecting boundaries and self-reliance in family matters. An engagement dilemma ends with a cautioned diagnosis of philanderer tendencies.
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Miss Vx
Warman
Chile
West
Mise Dix
The Danger of Hurry in the Auto Age
A midcentury editorial argues rapid travel and constant plans create a mindset that makes cars deadly. Excessive speed and risky curve negotiations fuel accidents as society adapts to long commutes, casual visits, and tight schedules, diminishing caution on the road.
America in Crisis course offered for balanced thinking
A note on public need for reliable background during current turmoil describes an adult education effort. The New "ak al Cooper Thien" program titled America in Crisis aims to present diverse perspectives and foster calm, clear thought. Proponents Johnson E Fairchild and Lt Minnie emphasize balance and constructive action through organized discussion and study.
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Armeneans
Baer
Ak al Cooper Thien
America
Prat Johnson E Fairchild
Prrscott
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Local items from January 6 1901 note the new building of the female high school opened for the first time as public schools resumed after Christmas. Enrollments range from one to four hundred across twelve rooms. Dr Emory M Rowlus Middletown dentist died of heart trouble at 48. He served as Cleveland postmaster in the first administration and sat on town commissioners board five times. Evangelical Lutheran church annual meeting elected George H Zimmerman Henry A Hahn and David Rice as elders with Kepner Harry Blackston and Jesse Michael named deacons. Thomas P Rice displayed a Christmas tree with mechanical effects and figures set to a music box. Ella Houce North Market Street won a handsome doll at a gift giveaway by Mrs M C Getzbaugh military store.
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Emory M, Rowlus
Middletown
Cleveland
Congregation of Evangelical Lutheran Church
George H. Zimmerman
Henry A. Hahn
David §. Rice Cer
Jr. Kepner
Harry Blackston
Jesse Michael
Thomas P. Rice
Ella Houce
North! Market Street
Militnery
M. ¢. Getzbaugh
Lisbon Fire Threat From 1931 Blaze Recalled
Twenty years ago local items report a Lisbon dwelling fire that spread to a parace and two buildings before residents and neighboring volunteers contained it. Charles C. Biser, former county treasurer, died at 58 in Middletown after a career as miller and farmer. Strong winds toppled power and telephone poles across the city, and Harry C. Schroeder was installed as president of the Frederick Kiwanis Club, naming committees for the event.
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Lisbon
Charles C. Biser
Middletown
Cty
Harry C. Schroeder
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Eastern Star Officers Installed in Frederick Chapter
Frederick Chapter No. 79 of the Order of the Eastern Star installed its 1951 officers at the Masonic Temple Friday night. Officers include Worthy Matron Mrs Jane Edwards Worthy Patron Alexander A Artis Associate Matron Mrs Mary Lambdin Associate Patron William Lambdin Secretary Miss Mayetta Hershberger Treasurer Mrs Marguerite Krantz Conductress Mrs Grace Engle Associate Conductress Mrs Mary Jane Storm Chaplain Mrs Edal Arris Marshal Mrs Madeline Stull Organist Miss Edith Miller Ada Mrs Lilian Myers Ruth Mrs Bessie String Esther Mrs Mary Sharrer Martha Miss Esther Miller Electa Mrs Elsie Sammons Warder John Engle Sentinel. The ceremony was led by Marguerite Hickman Metall ing Officer Mrs Mytthe Jaiis Stalling Anmarshal and Hele Shipley Chaplain. Guests came from Maryland Virginia California Pennsylvania and Washington. Refreshments followed.
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Frederick
Order of the Eastern
Masonic Temple
Jane Edwards
Alexander A. Artis
Mary Lambdin
Wiliam Ss. Lambdin
Mayetta Hershberger
Julia K. Culler
Marguerite Krantz
Grace Engle
Mary Jane Storm
Edal Arris
Madeline Stull
Edith Miller
Ada
Lilian Myers
Ruth
Bessie String
Esther
Mary Sharrer
Martha
Esther Miller
Electa
Elsie Sammons
John Engle
Sentinel
Marguerite Hickman
Mytthe Jaiis
Anarshal
Hele Shipley
Maryland
Virginia
California
Pennsylvania
Washington
The New Congress Faces Grinding Work Behind Speeches
James Marlow notes the 82nd Congress starts with fanfare but real work lies in committee hearings. Budget preparation, defense spending, and hearings shape policy as departments explain needs to appropriations committees. Despite speeches, much time is spent in backroom budget trimming and House and Senate scrutiny.
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James Marlow Washington
82Nd
82Nd Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Truman
Capitol
House
Senate
Runtig
Caniautfees
Armed Services
Commierce
Jess Nalse
Four-State Farmers Meeting January 26
The fifth annual Four-State Farmers Meeting will be held at Frank dn Court auditorium in Wagers town on Friday January 26. Organized through a cooperation of area farmers committees agricultural services experimental stations and the Rural Department of Potomac Edison Company the event is a fixture on the farm calendar. County Agent Henry R Shoemaker Charles H Renneberg and Ray H Smith helped plan the 1951 meeting. Topics prepared for the 1951 session will interest farmers in Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia Asia. The meeting will be an all day affair.
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Frankdn Court
Wagerstown
Amrnnttural Essens
Potomac Edison Company
Henry R. Shoemaker
Charles H. Renneberg
Ray H. Smith
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Daughters Shares In Moore Estate At Surrogate Hearing
New York January 6 The will of D Thomas Moore fishband of late Mary Farle Moore who died January 1 leaves one third of personal effects to his daughter Rexsanionn Moore Green with a life interest in a third of the residue and a final issue at her death. The remaining two thirds of personal effects and the residue go to his other two children David T Layman Jr and Mary Moore Erwin who are named executors. The estate value will be disclosed as it is appraised for taxation.
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New York
D. Thomas Moore
Mary Farle Moore
Rexsanionn Moore Green
Strawberry Hill
Rfc
Thurmont
George Frankenthaler
David T. Layman, Jr
Sutton Place
Mary Moore Erwin
East Tist Street
Heritanes
Pantry shower honors Mrs. Talley in Walkersville
Mrs. John Garst and Miss Patsy Himer hosted a pantry shower at the former's Walkersville home in honor of cousin Mrs. William R. Talley nee Louise Hendrickson of Frederick. The item also notes anniversary, birth, and travel news for local residents and Hood College receptions for freshmen.
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Talley
John Garst
Patsy Himer
Walkersville
William R. Talley
Louise H. Hendrickson
R. Ames Hendrickson
West Second Street
Engagements Announced for Reed and Vagmia Couples
Mr and Mrs Chymer P Reed of Brookville ROOF announce the engagement of daughter Martha Himse to Elbert Welsh Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Welsh of Poplar Springs Engagement also announced by Mr and Mrs Jefferson Boone of Mr Airy for daughter Jeanette Vagmia to Norman Dorsey Hill son of Mr and Mrs Harveys Hill of Woodbine
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Chymer P. Reed
Brookville
Roof, Do
Martha Himse
Elbert Welsh, Jr
Elbert Welsh
Poplar Springs
Jefferson Boone
Airy
Jeanette Vagmia
Norman Dorsey Hill
A. J. Walt
Haltimore
Naomi Louise
George M. Layman, Jr
George ML Layman
Frederick
Ill and injured listed across Maryland towns
Among The Sick toward H. Smith is very sick at his Brownsville home. Mrs. Ross C. Friar improves at Thurmont from injuries in an automobile crash in Anne Arundel County December 27. Mrs. Dorothy V. Baxter near Thurmont is treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Jamies Brown near Emmitsburg is under observation at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore. Mrs. George E. Davis, at 242 West Fifth Street, was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Sidney R. Hickman of Point for Rocks was injured in a collision on East Patrick Street. improved at Frederick Memorial Hospital. X rays showed no fractures and shock reduced, per family.
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H. Smith
Brownsville
Ross C. Friar
Thurmont
Anne Arundel County
Dorothy V. Baxter
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Buys. Jamies Brown
Emmitsburg
Mercy
M. R. Etchison and Son
Sidney R. Hickman
East Patrick Street
Sgt Owen Moore Recovering in Japan After July Battle
Mrs Georgia McMane said her husband Sgt Owen Moore survived near fatal wounds while fighting with the 24th Division against Rorean Commies last July 20. He is recovering in Japan as his wife visits her parents.
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Owen Moore
Japan
Georgia McMane
Vast Lwoek
Opening Bids for Rt 40 Work Questioned by Braddock Citizens
Residents near the existing Route 40 express concern that planned widening would damage homes and invite hazardous road curves. They urge resurfacing and speed restrictions while protesting costly, unnecessary reconstruction as Alternate 40 nears completion. McCain proposes studies to reduce rights of way and assess resurfacing within existing lines. Local officials and lawyers attend, with state senator Ramsburg and county commissioner Rhoderick present.
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Braddock
McCain
Russell H. McCain
Frederick
Braddock Group
W. Jerome Offutt
Inca
Tertain Property
Burran W. Thompson
Holden SS Felton
Charles McC. Mathias
Edward D. Storm
Training Of Car Drivers Urged By Auto Club
Frederick leaders push driver training for students to curb auto fatalities and injuries. Mayor Munshower recalls Salisbury’s 15 year success and East Coast reductions. James H W Gambrill says eliminating the program would be costly. Dr. Bjorlee notes broad life and property saving benefits. Budget concerns focus on value, local educators say program costs remain affordable. The Maryland Auto Club recommends Board of Education adopt driver training to align with counties statewide. The meeting included Dr. Brovier, Mary Spraker, and local officials.
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Ebner F. Munshower
Automobile Club
Salisbury
Alton ¥. Bennett
Magistrates of
Maryland
Ala
James H W. Gambrill
Gambrill
Frederick
United States
Bjorlee
Automobile Clubs
Board of Education
Mary Spraker
Baltimore
Dr. Brovier
Munshower
Myr. Gambrill
Sam Maples
William T. Delaplaine
Lloyd C. Culler
Bennett
Spraker
Kenneth Burkhart
Orphanage Names New Housefather and Housemother
Waynesboro Pennsylvania announces A D Whisner of Frederick Maryland named as housefather and Mrs Whisner as housemother for younger boys at Quincey Orphanage. Superintendent A C Wertsch disclosed the appointment today.
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Waynesboro
A. D. Whisner
Frederick, Md
Quincey Orphanage
A. C. Wertsch
War Debate and U N Role Shadow Koreans In Korea Unclear War Policy
A Washington dispatch argues that the United States fights an undeclared war in Korea under U N auspices with no Congressional declaration. It critiques executive secrecy, calls for a State of the Union policy definition, and warns on public understanding and trust in leadership amid international tension. The piece stresses need for transparency on war aims, U N involvement, and allied participation.
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Washington
Samien
United States
Congress
America
Europe
U. N
Executive
Truman
Union
U N
Korea
Thos
Far East
Taday
Constitutional Issue Is Raised By Taft
Washington January 6 Senator Taft of Ohio challenged White House power to send soldiers to Europe without Congress approval, arguing a twilight zone of authority between Congress declaring war and the President making treaties. Taft warned Congress may decide the country’s policy if Truman persists in asserting unilateral power.
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Washington
Conress
Senate
Congress
KING NAMED MANAGER
Hagerstown January 6 W S King named manager of the local Social Security Administration office succeeding Virgil Hollomanski announced by M D Dewberry regional representative The appointment follows Hollomanski’s term as manager of the office Roanoke Virginia
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King
Hagerstown
W. S. King
Soci Security Administration
M. D. Dewberry
Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
Washington
Virgil Hollomanski
Aministration
Roanoke
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Frederick Route 4
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