Does a real Texas exist asks young Virginia
Washington from January 10 features Hal Boyle musing in a reader letter about the myth of Texas. He gently explains there is no Texas between Oklahoma and the Gulf, debunking the state as a grand myth while recounting how pioneers and jokes helped spread the illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucreagh
Hal Boyle
Washington
Texas
Virginia
Paul Bunyan
George Washington
Brooklyn
Valhalla
Ark
Mary Martin
Oklahoma
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Arizona
Arkansas
Pa Along With Ma Gag
Lke Davy Crockett
Dallas
Fort Worth
Military Training Proposed as Half Measure for UMT
Senate Armed Services chair Richard B. Russell urges a partial trial of universal military training. He proposes 60,000 volunteers aged 17 to 19 undertake six months of training under UMT and then 18 months in active reserve to meet draft obligations and study absorption into the armed forces amid a politically charged session before the national election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Richard B. Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
UMT
Scientific Nonesuch Gun Curved Barrel Firing 450 Slugs a Minute
A Detroit arsenal developed a curved barrel gun that fits the M-3 submachine gun and can fire 450 45 caliber slugs per minute. It is touted as more accurate than straight barrels and could be useful in Korea against climbers on tanks. The piece notes society’s growing expectation of science to achieve the impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Arsenal
Joseph Co. Soma
Arsenal
Fifth Avenue
42Nd Street
New York
Korea
Directors Of Citizens Truck Co Reply To The Editor
The Citizens Truck Co Directors respond to Dr Marrone and Frederick readers about the January article on housing the old United Fire Company pumper. They deny the claimed facts and invite the public to visit their South Court street home to examine the space in question and view their up to date ladder truck. The letter asserts willingness to present their side through personal contact.
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Citizens Truck Co
Citizens Truck Company
Frederick
Old United Fire Company
Doc
South Court Street
Marrone
Issue Licenses To Couples To Remarry
Two divorced couples secured remarriage licenses at the Clerk of the Circuit Court office. Franklin Wilson, 32, Frederick Route 1, and Ruby L. Wilson, 23, 1044 East Fourth Street, divorced in June 1950, remarried January 2 with Captain Curtis Frierson of the Salvation Army officiating. Wilbur F. Offtermott, 27, Parma, Ohio, in the Navy, and Sara J. Offtermott, 26, Annapolis, divorced in September 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama. no minister return filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Wilson
Frederick
Route 1
Ruby L. Wilson
East Fourth Street
Curtis Frierson
Salvation’ Army
Wilbur F. Offtermott
Parma, C
U.S. Navy
Sara J., Offtermott
Annapolis
Montgomery
Alabama
Market Prices: Wheat Barley and Corn Reported
Market prices show Wheal bu Barley and bu Corn at $2.85 per barrel, with 1.50 per TB. This terse note records commodity prices for grain trades and reflects a narrow snapshot of price quotes.
Compulsory Education Bill Emerges in Maryland Assembly
A bill is drafted for introduction in the General Assembly to create a compulsory education system in Maryland. It would require all children to attend public school through age 12. Also noted: Walter A. Withers sold his farm near Woodsboro for $9,500 to Charles C. Fogle. Mrs Ida Hunichen fractured her knee in a trolley accident at Nutt's Landing. affidavits on Civil War army supplies discussed in Frederick mayor's office to be sent to Congress alongside a war claim payment appeal. Rural Free Delivery carrier at Tuscarora questions county road maintenance and spring access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Maryland
Walter A. Withers
Woodsboro
Charles C. Fogle
Ida Hunichen
Pr. A. S. Hunichen
Nutt’s Landing
Frederick
Congress
Tuscarora
Frederick Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Frederick chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plan elaborate Maryland Day exercises at the Court House with a bronze tablet unveiling for Thomas Johnson. Fishing Creek Dam nears capacity at 47 million gallons. Rev Dr Henry P Van Deusen spoke at the Young Men's Bible Society annual meeting. Glade Valley Milling Company grain elevator and Harry Lookinghill store at Ladiesburg were totally destroyed, wiping out stock and wheat and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Daughters of the American Revolution
Court House
Maryland
Thomas Johnson
Fishing Creek
Henry P. van Deusen
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick County
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Glade Valley Milling Company
Harry Lookinghill
Ladiesburg
Transit Strike Halts Baltimore City Transport
Baltimore faced a major disruption as 3,200 Baltimore Transit Co employees, part of the AFL Drivers Union, walked off. Buses streetcars and trackless trolleys stopped, creating downtown gridlock as mediators and officials urged car pools and limited parking. The union rejected a seven cent raise tied to fare relief, with base pay currently 1.43 per hour. Governor McKeldin intervened appealing to leaders to avert a longer walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Transi
AFL
Baltimore Transit Company
Baltimore Transit Co
BTC
AFL Drivers’ Union
Beverly Ober
Clayton G. Perry
McKeldin
Union Executive Board
Truman
APL
William Green
Perry
Blood in the urine warned as serious medical signal
A doctor cautions Mrs. R K and others that blood in urine should never be ignored. The article explains bleeding can originate from kidneys or urinary passages, often from injury infection or stones, and urges prompt investigation for potential life-saving treatment. It notes intermittent bleeding can mislead, and emphasizes early detection. In a separate line, it mentions that in fiscal year 1949, 188,417 immigrants were admitted to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
An Efficient Plan for a Bungalow by Elmer Gulleck
AP News outlines Plan SR-86 for a Midwest bungalow featuring three bedrooms with cross ventilation and large wardrobe closets. It includes a three-flue chimney for a living room fireplace and rear porch barbecue grill, with 1123 square feet of living space and 21337 cubic feet including basement. basement absence deducts 5500 cubic feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP News
Midwest
Elmer Gulleck
Grove Ave
Elgin
Washington in 1952 aims amid uncertain Moscow strategy
Washington notes a drifting, uncertain start to the 1952 session as Congress and top-level officials grapple with Soviet moves. U S policy stalls while Stalin and Vishinsky push armament, Korea talks, and ransom tactics. Deterrence appears weak, with intelligence vague and alerts rising around Formosa and Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conress
Joseph Stalin
United States
Moscow
Vishinsky
Paris
America
Far East
Korea
Security Council
Russia
U. N
Truman
Churchill
Gression
Southeast Asia
Formosa
Europe
Hungary
United
Russell
Georgia
Tun- Bury
Congress
Great Britain
State Department
Birthday Party for Nancy Hammond Hosts and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shank of Buckeystown held a birthday party last Sunday for Miss Nancy Hammond. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ketterman and children Larry Gerry Betty and Margaret, Miss Dorothy White, Mr. and Mrs. John Ketterman and Sonja, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shank and Susan Shirley and Patsy Ashbaugh and George Whipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shank
Buckeystown
Nancy Hammond
Charles Hammond
Joan
Harry Ketterman
Larry
Gerry
Betty
Margaret
Dorothy
White
John Ketterman
Sonja
Susan
Shirley
Patsy Ashbaugh
George Whipp
Advertising Is Good Risk by Roger W Babson
Advertising is a risky yet essential tool for business. Babson argues a strong case for advertising as a sound investment, citing a study showing 91 percent of large ad spenders stayed in business, while only one in twelve found advertising unprofitable. He emphasizes benefits for small-city merchants, worker wages, mass selling, and prosperity, while noting dangers in magazine ads and urging readers to seek educational leaflets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
New York City
Babson
Oran
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Elmer
Publisher's Fin. Bureau
Community Assn Officers Elected in Yellow Springs
James W. Linton was elected president of the Yellow Springs Community Association for this year at a meeting in the community hall. Officers include Orville Stup as vice president, Mrs. Arthur Scheutzinger as secretary, Mrs. Roy Gardner as assistant secretary, Harold E. Staley as treasurer, Burton C. Cannon Jr. as assistant treasurer, and directors Baird Harmon Lewis J. Martz Theodore Semler. Retiring officers listed for 1951 include Mr. Semler as president and Mrs. Kehne as secretary. Three Navy servicemen from Frederick County spent Christmas in Naples aboard USS Cambria with the Sixth Fleet.
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James W. Linton
Yellow Springs
Semler
Linton
Louise Kehne
Lola Harmon
Martz
Monroe Beard
Carroll H. Kehne
Stup
Cannon
Naples
Frederick County
U. S. Navy
Italy
Carroll L. Hedges
Mary B. Hedges
East Seventh Street
James H. Anglesbee
James P. Unglesbee
Jefferson
Anna M. Anglesbee
Detour
Robert L. Swope
Recently Engaged Couples and Local Weddings Gazette
Mrs Roy Long of Rocky Ridge announces the engagement of her sister Helen Lawrence of near Taneytown to Cpl Harold Lugenbeel stationed at an Alabama Army camp. Josephine Fitzgerald wed Edward J O Rourke at Saint Josephs Emmitsburg with a reception then honeymooning in the south. They plan to live in Martinsville Virginia. Ardath Lee Mumma and George Wayne Mullendore wed December 27 at Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church Hagerstown, with a southern wedding trip and return to 129 Alexander Street in Hagerstown. Peggy Lou White and Corp Merkle Rippeon married in Hagerstown at the Church of the Brethren December 26 with Rippeon returning from Korea and stationed at Fort Meade. Mrs Rippeon to reside in the city.
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Roy Long
Rocky Ridge
Helen Lawrence
Near Taneytown
Cpl
Harold Lugenbeel
Mt. Airy
Cplt
Lugenbeel
Alabama
O Rourke—Fitzgerald
Josephine F. Fitzgerald
Frank Fitzgerald
Emmitsburg
Edward J. O'Rourke
James C. O'Rourke
Martinsville
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Jane Fitzgerald
Baltimore
William Osburn
Brooklyn
Mullendore
Mumma
Ardath Lee Mumma
Florence Mumma
Hagerstown
George Wayne Mullendore
A. Lee Mullendore
Boonsboro
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church
Alexander Street
Mullendere
Hagerstown High School
Boonsboro High School
Board of Education
Rippeon
Peggy Lou White
Harry Wolfe
Maple Avenue
Corp
Merkle F. Rippeon
Ray
Jefferson
Church of the Brethren
Paul Minnick Robinson
States
Korea
Fort Meade
Daily Bread Sermon Excerpt by Rev Purnell Bailey
Rev 4 Purnell Bailey reflects on Will Durant’s warning of spiritual exhaustion and despondency. He cites Durant on humanity’s need for God and the central question facing the era, then references Paul’s response to the illness of a godless age.
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Purnell Bailey
Christ
Will Durant
Europe
America
East
West
God
Paul
Bible Quotes On Obedience And Righteousness
A brief snippet presents two historic style quotes, Ezekiel 36 27 promises spiritual renewal through obedience and Saadi notes that righteousness earns dignity. The text contrasts obedience with disobedience and implies moral reward.
SECA Elects Officers at January Meeting
The South End Civic Association held its regular meeting on January 8 in the Boys' Club room. Officers elected for the coming year include President Gherman Haines, Vice President Ralph Betson, Recording Secretary Sperry Storm, Corresponding Secretary Elwood Crum, Treasurer Stanley Smith, and Director Walter Reeder for three years. New officers take office immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SECA
South End Civic Association
Gherman Haines
Ralph Betson
Sperry Storm
Elwood Crum
Stanley Smith
Walter Reeder
Air Force moves to all volunteer force recalls rules
Washington Jan 10 The Air Force last month moved toward a fully volunteer force by outlining recall categories for airmen from reserves without consent who may apply for release. It lists two groups affected, notes unknown numbers, and states broader policy shifts toward voluntary service and mixed recall terms for officers and airmen from Organized Reserve and Air National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Niall Washington
TE Air Force
Organized Reserve
Air National Gun
Korea
Air Force
Air National Guard
Volunteer Reserve
Pearl Harbor
Septh
Navy
Argentina Gaucho and Other Historical Q A Snippet
A quiz style excerpt asks what a cowboy is called in Argentina, when a U S jet pilot becomes an ace after fifth kill, the San Jacinto Monument’s height of 570 feet, where the diamond back terrapin is found, and notes Dawson as a Yukon rush center with summer temps averaging 50 to 60 degrees.
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Argentina
San Jacinto
Mexico
Atlantic
Gulf
Dawson
Yukon
Enly
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the News
Edwin P. Jordan
NEA, Service
Flan SA
Kiet
David Lawrence
Webster
Mae
Community Assn
Fey Hea Services Toy
Ezekiel
Nial
U. S
Cles
Folice
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