Africa gains momentum toward independence and self government
The article traces Africa’s path from four independent states in 1945 to thirty with several more ready for nationhood, crediting Britain and France for fostering self-government while Belgium and Portugal face different outcomes. It also notes a science-driven advance in snow prediction aimed at reducing blizzards’ impact on life, transport, and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Congo
South Africa
Portugal
Angola
Ethiopia
Esyut
Jaberra
Union of South Africa
Britain
France
Belgium
Mozambique
Germany
Letter to Editor prioritizes national security over debt limits
Nelson Lichtenstein of Frederick argues against a strict debt ceiling, asserting the nation should focus on national security. He contends debt is under 60 percent of one year's GNP and that in crises, a balanced budget must yield to security, with a strong military, robust economy, and educated citizenry as keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Resident At Montevue Dies After 54 Years
Miss Leota Becraft died at Montevue County Home Tuesday night after a brief illness. Born in 1890 in Brunswick, she lived at the home since about age 17. Superintendent Robert Schell noted she was well known by residents and visitors. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Becraft
Montevue
Brunswick
Perry and
Elmira Wilke Becraft
Robert Schell
Miss Becraft
Fatal car crash claims life of A. M. Coblentz in Frederick
Albert Marlin Coblentz 79 of 407 Magnolia Ave died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a wrong way collision at Klinesharts Riley and West Third St. His Chrysler hit a Chevrolet, then struck a meter and stopped. Coblentz, longtime Frederick resident and former insurance agent, held numerous Masonic offices and community roles. He is survived by wife Hattie Main Coblentz, a brother and a sister. Funeral set at Reformed Church in Middletown with Masonic rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Marlin Coblentz
Magnolia Ave
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Klinehart
Riley
West Third St
B. OG. Thomas Sr
Coblentz
Slinehart
Third St
Chrysler
George E. Cook Jr
RFD i
Mt. Airy
United Ambulance
William Mutchner
Frederick
Middletown
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Masons
Maryland
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Columbia Lodge
AFSAM
Enoch Royal Arch Chapter
Enoch Council
R&sm
Jacques DeMolay
Knights Templar
Frederick Lodge Af
Perfection A&a
Scottish Rite
Chesapeake
Baltimore
Court of Hanover
Boumi Temple
Baltimoore
Aaonms
Francis Scott Key Priory 14
York Cross
Hanover
Tabernacle K
Templar
Loyalty Chanter 52
CES
Grand College of Rites
USA
Shamrock
Rose
Thistle
Knight Masons of Ireland
Hattie Main Coblentz
Maurice D. Coblentz
Eric Hiser
Gladhill
The
Reformed Church
George H Klinefelter
Reformed Cemetery
Memorial Fund
United Church of Christ of Middletown
Twenty Years Ago Fires and Battles From The News-Post
A digest from January 25 1942 reports Justice Roberts submitting the Pearl Harbor report to President Roosevelt bottling responsibility and naming names. The War Production Board orders radio and phonograph firms to cut civilian output by about one half for three months. Smolensk is nearly encircled as Russians press and Germans seize supplies. a large tank battle rages in Libya with inconclusive outcome. heavy fighting continues in the Philippines as MacArthur’s forces retreat. British pilots claim victory over seven twin engine Japanese bombers near Rangoon. Nazi propaganda claims no major Russian offensive. Retailers face anti trust prosecutions for requiring bulk purchases of sugar. John Carter Metropolitan Opera tenor to perform at Frederick High School under the Cooperative Concert Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Owen J. Roberts
FHE War Production Board
Radio
Smolensk
Libya
Philippines
MacArthur
Rangoon
Justice Department
John Carter
Metropolitan Opera
Cooperative Concert Association
Frederick High School
Detrick Players Cast Tonight For King Lady Tryouts
Cast call for Detrick Players production of King Lady held at Post Theater tonight at 7 30. Melodrama set in London features six female and seven male roles. James Decker directs with local participants Capt John Kirsch Mrs Charles Crum and Mrs Marian Whichard in support. Bill Cook noted as Ranger goal scorer 1928 84. Brunswick service by Rev Ralph Miller with interment at Virts burying ground Sandy Fook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrick Players
The
Post Theater
London
James Decker
John Kirsch
Charles Crum
Marian Whichard
Brunswick
Ralph Miller
Virts
Sandy Fook
Denominational Sunday Observed at Walkersville Church
Denominational Sunday observed at Walkersville Evangelical Listed Brethren Church on January 28. Youth Fellowship will lead the service starting at 9 45 am with Rev Alpert Snyder giving the call to worship and invocation. Young participants present readings and talks on Why I Joined the Youth Fellowship and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn —Samsay
Walkersville
Brethren Church
Youth Fellowship
Shang
Alpert Snyder
Jamce Keltells
Darlene Schildt
Gary Carey
Tina Soper
Sarly Hane
JoAnn Martin
Alan Soper
Nancy Simon
Bonita Carey
Jeannie Kettells
Linda Soper
Market prices show grain quotes from Farmers Co-Op
Focal prices list wheat at 75 dollars per bushel barley at 96 dollars per bushel and corn at 6 dollars per bushel. The report presents current market data from the Farmers Co-Operative Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Association
Deaths: Keilholtz and Roderick families noted in area obituaries
Mrs Beulah Mae Keilholtz 63 Emmitsburg died at son's home in Hagerstown. She lived near Motier station and was active at Elias Lutheran Church. Surviving: three sons, five grandchildren, siblings, and step grandmother. Funeral at Elias Lutheran Church with burial in Creagerstown Reformed Cemetery. Mrs Carrie Lee Roderick 97 Braddock Heights died at Vindobona Convalescent Home. Surviving: two daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Services at Brunswick funeral home with burial in Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeris Keilholtz
Beulah Mae Keilholtz
Emmitsburg
Greta Keilholtz
Howell Drive
Hagerstown
Motier Station
Frederick County
Wiliam H. Long
Sarah, Fisher Long
Morris G. Keilholtz
Elias Lutheran Church
Samuel Stambaugh
Union Bridge
Albert Harbaugh
Rocky Ridge
Gleen Harbaugh
Annie E. Fisher
Lutheran Home
Washington, D. C
Elias
Lutheran Church
Phillip Bower
Creagerstown Reformed Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home
William Roderick
Carrie Lee Roderick
William L Roderick
Vindobona Convalescent Home
Braddock Heights
William
Hannah Williams Hough
John T. Graham
Mary Padgett
Rosemont
Raymond R
Leesburg
William R
Ryan
C. H. Feete and Bro. Funeral Home
Brunswick
John B. Wood
Union Cemetery
Lovettsville
Hospital Notes On Local Residents In Frederick And Martinsburg
Among the sick Jody Kupferberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Kupferberg Dill avenue remains at Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Robert P Marendt Sr 506 Wilson Place has returned to Newton D Baker Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia for further treatment. His condition was listed as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jody Kupferberg
Lee Kupferberg
Dill Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Robert P. Marendt Sr
Wilson Place
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Marlinsburg
West Virginia
Weddle Daughters Celebrate Birthdays in Harrisburg
Deaie Marie and Elizabeth Jane Weddle daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles A Weddle of 6 West Seventh Street celebrated their birthdays yesterday. Rev Grayson G Stup retired minister observed his 89th birthday today. He formerly served St Matthews Lutheran Harrisburg Pa and now lives at Lowman Home for the Aged in White Rock DC. He recently visited Frederick with nieces and nephews Mrs Daniel Font 542 East Church Street Frederick Mrs Charles Rhoderick RFD 1 Frederick and Stanley Wachter RFD 6 Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaie Marie Weddle
Elizabeth Jane Weddle
Charles A. Weddle
West Seventh Street
Grayson G. Stup
Lowman
White Rock
D. C
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Harrisburg
Frederick
Daniel Font
East Church Street
Charles Rhoderick
Stanley Wachter
Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Olive Ritenour
Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Olive Ritenour, who died Sunday, were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the C.H. Feete and Bro. funeral home with Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Interment was in Park Heights Cemetery. Pall bearers were Carlos Myers, Charles Heffner, Wiliam Frye, George Bennett, Edgar Dehlimg er, and Woodrow Souder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Olive Ritenour
C.H. Feete
Bro
Ralph Miller
Park Heights Cemetery
Carlos Myers
Charles Heffner
Wiliam Frye
George Bennett
Edgar Dehlimger
Woodrow Souder
Ralph J. Beck
Mt. Tabor
Rocky Ridge
Donald Brake
Harry Saylor
Gordon Clem
Floyd Wetzel
Henry Pastorett
Raymond Miller
Ralph Angell
M. L. Creager and Son
Mary Etta Stottlemyer
Middlepoint
Bittle Funeral
Myersville
C. Basil Grossnickle
Clyde Fry
Clarence W. Lewis
E. Quentian Grossnickle
Robert T. Grossnickle
Robert FE. Harshman
Lee DeLauter
Lester J. Grossnickle
Grossnickle
Brethern Cemetery
Mabel Ethel Barger
Frederick Memorial Hospital
First Baptist Church
Leonard D. Carmack
R. Garrison
Jess Hoffman
Walter Crow
Edgar Forney
B. Dorrison
Jesse Rohrback
Charles Henry Giles
Methodist
Knoxville
Blackburn
Mountain Cemetery
Elks Clubs
C. H. Feete
Hazel T. Hitchens
Thurmont
William E Ervin
Robert Nicholson
Sherlock Nicholson
David T. Gall
Joseph Gall
Archie Green
Ralph. Sauble
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Thomas Noble Mohler
Adamstown
East Church Street
Leland L Fruechte
Trinity United Church of Christ
C. Clarence Thomas
Melvin Ringer
John Kubrick
Meredith Henn
Raymond J Smith
Edgar Crawford
Mount Olivet
Rusk Urges Action Against Castro at Hemisphere Forum
Dean Rusk calls for united American republics to confront Castro regime as a Marxist threat across Latin America. He accuses Cuba of arming with Soviet help and urges a public move to break trade ties, noting Cuba's 80 percent trade with the Soviet bloc. Public warning: Castro aims to destabilize democracies in the hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Latin America
Americas
Rusk
Cuba
Hemisphere
Iself
United States
Soviet Bloc
Optimist Club hears of Baptist Home for Children work
Frederick Optimist Club members learned about the Bethesda Baptist Home for Children from John D. Shorrow, former superintendent, noting the home serves 50 children ages 5 to 16 from broken families and is supported by 62 churches while regulated by Maryland and DC welfare departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimist Club
Frederick
Baptist Home For Children
Bethesda
Vfwountry Chi
John D. Shorrow
Sherrow
District of Columbia
Maryland
D. C
Shorrow
Carrollton Drive
Clarence Snyder Sr
Jack Chasen
Clethe, Kansas
Optimist District Board
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Driving Case Errors and Acquittals Highlight Court Session
Three driving cases heard by the court ended with mixed outcomes. Raymond Jackson was acquitted of reckless driving after a near-miss breath test reading but fined for other infractions. John L. Wolford faced a 40 mph truck charge with a plea dispute and a reduced fine. Charles E. Miller was acquitted of improper passing. Lawrence Farr received a suspended $50 fine for petty larceny linked to a stolen watch case from Linganore High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Wilbur Sheffield
Bennett
John L. Wolford
Hagerstown
Harmony
Richard W. Poffenberger
Wolford
Charles E. Miller
RFD 2
Boonsboro
Neil W. Alexander
Miller
Braddock Mountain
Lawrence Farr
Tabertytown
Furr
Linganore High School
South Market Street
Barnes
Northern Route For Interstate Favored
The plan for a northern route for the interstate project gained support at an executive meeting with officials from City and County governments, planning agencies, chambers, farm and grange groups, and economic development bodies attending public notices and letters sent to stakeholders. Also reported Lenin's tomb closed for repairs with a seven foot fence and crane on site, and Italian aviation maps aboard a Bulgarian jet suggesting reconnaissance of NATO missile bases, while stock markets showed a minor recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning and Zoning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Metropolitan District
Industrial Development Committee
The
Farm Bureau
Pomona Grange
Sanitary Commission
Maryland Econome Development Commission
Acquaviva
Italy
To Discuss Charges of Welfare Abuses
Carroll County Welfare Board will meet the Maryland Department of Public Welfare in Baltimore on February 7 at 2 p.m. to discuss welfare abuses claims. Chairman Bryan McIntire accused the program of nurturing parasites and misusing payments for relatives’ luxuries and car purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Carroll County Welfare Board
Department of Public Welfare
Bryan McIntire
Thomas J. S. Waxter
Carroll County
Carroll Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson Lichtenstein
RFD
Frances Yaste
Edward Yaste
Samsville
Ard
Cora Easterday
Breathedsville
Washington County
Miss Easterday
Miss Yaste
Gus Yaste
Hoy
Jacob Rohrbach
R. Clinton Zimmerman
Mountain View
Rockwell Terrace
John H. Etzler
Barry C. Hull
A.M. Coblentz
Albert Martin Coblentz
News-Post
Bill Cook
New York Rangers
Joyce Lorraine Thompson
Ebeneezer Methodist Church
Alonzo Graham
Floyd Lyles
Newman Spencer
Howard Hawkins
Donald Rudolph
Henry Foreman
Elmo Allen
Elmer Thompson
Melvin Harris
C. E. Hicks
Trask
Home For
California
M. R. Etchison and Son
Hong Aye
Mle
Eddie
Boog Kong
Lenin
Moscow
Red Square
New York
Ty Alee
Ocean Wold
Europe
Oran Oran
Algeria
Oran
Secret Army
Secret
Algiers
James H. Sipe
Thory McAfee
Sipe
McAfee
Robert Weems
Louis Bell Jr
Willie M. Crowder
James D Feeley
Michael Clark
Johnny Lasiter
William Bryant
Orleans
St. Paul
Washington
Peter G. Hendricks
Jacobs Transfer Co., Inc
Hendricks
Tarrytown
Tappan Zee Bridge
Albert Humfich Jr
New City
Walter P. Hennessy
Newark
Del
Franklin T Ae Marshal College
Lancash
Michael Stick
York
Franklin and Marshall Sneer
Eve Owoleen Rose
Wepa
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