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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
5
A Reader's Digest piece cites geographers arguing the temperate zone is warming and the polar ice cap receding. It says New York winters resemble Washington's former climate and Montreal's winters resemble New York’s past, risking reduced skating temps across a broad region.
Safeguarding museums in major cities, the New York Museum of Art guards valuable works, while the Chicago Art Institute studies defense projects yet keeps its collection intact. The American Association of Museums coordinates efforts to protect art following the destruction of a German museum, with guidance from officials like Col Clifford Gress.
A late 19th century letter discusses Americans attitudes toward the war and calls for unity. The item mentions Magistrate Thomas & Glass and a continuation of a case. It records names including Robert Tee Stevens and Betty Jane Stevens of Baltimore and a residence on West South Street.
Frederick Bicycle Club to disband after losses from Athletic Park venture. North Baltimore and Ohio main line blocked near Adamstown by snow drift, freight engine stuck, recovery efforts injure engine. Guy Brothers Minstrels perform at Opera House amid bad weather. Judge James McSherry reelected president of Independent Hose Company. George Wallace elected foreman, David H. Kolb chief engineer. Frederick City Hospital Association trustees elect A R Yeakle president Samuel G Duvall treasurer Hammond Urner secretary.
Twenty years ago the Department of Commerce announced completion of the Washington to Pittsburgh air route via Washington Cleveland. Frederick landing field has lights but not yet regularly lighted. Relief contributions for drought sufferers total $646 to the local Red Cross. Roger Geisbert of Urbana his wife and son Hamilton four were injured when their car overturned.
HAL BOYLE reports U S troops face a manpower and ammunition shortage in Korea as frontline officers warn that Chinese forces can concentrate troops faster than Americans can fire. senior officers suggest massive reinforcements could seal a line, while noting replacements suffer heavy losses and morale concerns persist.
Delta Kappa Gamma held a panel discussion in Frederik County with members presenting observations on education trends. The session, conducted at the VM LA on Wednesday January 24, featured speakers including Miss Wincilia Worthington and Miss Nellie Motcher detailing shifts in schooling and social policy within public and private sectors. Additional notes covered college trends and the distribution of a related article prepared by Te. Comet of Harvard for members.
Washington notes explain how the National Production Authority recruits business leaders to run divisions for defense material control. Charles Sawyer heads the Commerce Department based NPA with about 1000 staff and several top executives from industry, like David B. Carson at steel and Leland Spencer at rubber, moving from private firms into government roles. Advisory committees and part time consultants supplement the core staff, linking industry expertise to policy and production decisions. The setup mirrors World War I practices, blending government needs with private sector know how to manage defense related materials and production.
The reader is urged to improve vocab by mastering one word daily. Today's pick is obeisance meaning obedience defer ence homage with pronunciation shown as o be sins. The note contrasts common misuses and mispronunciations of words like mediocre and lightening.
Maurice Fitz Jr. of Emmitsburg and Beatrice Tully Rita of Gettysburg were parties to a decree in equity court granting Fitz an absolute divorce. The court ordered payment of costs. Fercard J. Storm acted as attorney for the plaintiff.
Petersville social pages report a party and dance at Petersville Farmer Woods on Monday January 22 honoring Miss Davis Everhart and birthday festivities. Guests included Anne Mossbury Robert Taylor Mary Alice Burker Floyd Wickham and many others with pink and white decor, refreshments, and dancing to Jack Miller. Also noted are notices of 80th birthday events for Mr Kepler near Midway and various club activities and tea events at Hood College and local gatherings.
Ruth Imogene Shoemaker, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Shoemaker near Frederick, wed J P Chatman of Mt Airy in a December 24 ceremony at Edgewood Church of God. Rev Robert Easterday officiated before a large gathering, with music by Gray Masser and soloist Mrs Howard Hooper. The couple now reside with the bride’s parents. about 75 guests attended.
Among the sick, Roy Crum of 312 East Church Street was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital by ambulance Wednesday night in critical condition from a heart ailment. His condition is fair today. Mrs Henry T Falk has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she underwent a major operation and is improving nicely. Ray Talbott Jr injured January 15 in an auto crash is improving at Frederick Memorial Hospital and will return Saturday to his parents at 214 East Si Street. Mrs Raymondyler of Keymar had a major operation last Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. James Kongle of 225 East Fourth Street returned home after an operation on January 18 and is improving cheerfully. Harold Zecher of Broad Run is a patient after an appendectomy and with complications. his condition is slightly improved. Deenard, son of the Hollars, who had appendicitis surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital, is getting along nicely.
A sermon urges readers to remove personal handicaps that curb efficiency. It likens habits such as poor health, overspending, smoking, drinking, and laziness to a car’s handbrake left on, wasting energy and fuel. The piece calls for immediate self improvement to unlock potential.
The text notes ammonia as a key basis for nitrogenous fertilizers and a raw material for dyes pharmaceuticals and plastics. It also describes a sea alter nicknamed the old man of the sea who resembles a man in mannerisms is 58 inches long with gray hair wears a moustache and uses his paws to shield his eyes.
Washington argues for a new UN peace plan detailing conditions to end the Korean War. Proposals include Chinese withdrawal to the Yalu, UN administration of Korea with elections, commissions to investigate aggression and internal China, and recognition of a democratically led China. The piece criticizes Nehru's stance and warns against appeasement.
Frederick audience of 850 to 900 fills high school auditorium as National Symphony under Howard Mitchell delivers a varied program. Beethoven, Wagner, Wagner Siegfried, Tchaikovsky, and Dvorak feature. Barber Adagio and Nutcracker encore delight. Mitchell praised for conductor’s mastery and youthful, cohesive orchestra. Divorce granted in Equity Court. Eleano Simons awarded absolute divorce from Rene Simons. custody of children reserved. costs assigned.
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