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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
4
HAL BOYLE's column portrays three American soldiers atop a nameless Korean knoll at twilight as they recall home and the July Fourth celebrations. They discuss Maribel, a girl back home, and dream of picnics, fireworks, and peace while noting the dangers of war and the quiet moment before sleep.
The paper outlines how Jefferson led a committee to draft the Declaration in 1776 with Franklin Adams Sherman and Livingston contributing edits. It notes the Virginia resolutions approved July 2 1776 and the Declaration’s adoption on July 4 1776 with signing the following month. It then contends that long term advances in science and speed could transform humanity, urging graduates to use this potential for humanitarian service after war ends.
July 3 1901 notes report a furnace repair shutdown at the electric light plant likely leaving no light tonight. Harry C Keefer elected director of Franklin Savings Bank replacing the late Alexander Brengle. Joseph D Baker staying at Braddock Heights entertained Citizens National Bank clerks. Tomorrow is a holiday so grocery early closing is suspended and stores stay open. City Hotel bus repainted with yellow running gear and dark top.
In Maryland area, over 500 roadside signs torn down by State Roads Commission workers amid highway beautification rules in effect since July 1. A Hudson brougham was stolen from Braddock Heights and abandoned nearby after failure to start. July brought rain halting fishing as Monocacy and Potomac rivers remained muddy. Bakey Park fireworks display slated for Fourth of July with expected crowds.
Lions stay unbeaten with a fifth straight win, defeating Civitans 20 14 to seize the league lead. Phobus hammered his second homer, two runners aboard in the fifth, and a large crowd saw SECA move into a tie with the Civitans after an early back and forth. Weddle Lipps Garrett and teammates contributed in the win.
Camp Pickett Virginia July 2 The National Guard s 29th Division opened its field training with a demonstration of tactical air support. Sixteen jet aircraft from Langley Air Force Base dropped bombs fired rockets and strafed a marked area. The two week drills include bivouac maneuvers against hypothetical enemies as guardsmen from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia participate in the program.
Miss Glendaris Virginia Shepley and Pfe. Glenn Reedy Baker Jr wed in a lavish ceremony at eight p m with gladioli hydrangea and palms forming the backdrop. The couple, Frederick natives, plan Atlantic City honeymoon with Shepley’s parents and Baker’s family in attendance.
Calendar lists July events from the Chamber of Commerce in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Highlights include Presbyterian Senior Conference at Hood College, Independence Day activities, Mountain Theater productions such as Double Door Ray Meets Girl A Street Car Named Desire Happy Birthday Barn Yesterday and more. Also notes Hood College venues and various conferences and local meetings.
East Second street residents David Kemp Daffin and Charles F. Howard left Friday for Camp Pocono Lakesville Pa. Albert Stambaugh of Rocky Ridge and Shirley Jean born to him and wife. A Atlee Radcliffe and family of Clarksburg W Va are visiting here. Keller children Charles Jr Donald and Jeanne move to Detroit to join their father Detroit Tiger player for the summer. Louise F Thompson teacher left for University of Maryland for summer session. She attends a testimonial dinner for Dr Harold Benjamin of the College of Fenton. Bridayydwle &
A thoughtful analysis argues that a Korean armistice may become peace negotiations with a peace commission to follow. It notes Communist aims, the possible delay by commissions, and the risk of endless discussion without a clear time limit while hostilities pause. reiterates the U N frame and the 38th parallel as pivotal reference points.
Well over 350 Frederick county youths fished Culler Lake as the season opened. Nine year old Robert Lydard snagged a 15 inch bass and the day’s biggest catch a 15 inch catfish earning him a $10 action glass rod from William Barigis and William Zimmer man. Randy Krantz disqualified for arriving before opening at 7am. many others fished from 7am to close.
James JH Falk starts his fourth consecutive term as Frederick County Treasurer after being elected in November. The Democratic incumbent was unopposed in both parties, with both sides praising his performance and leadership for the county's financial administration.
The Lewistown Grange held its June 28 meeting with George Firer presiding. State Deputy L. H. Crickenberger spoke on good fellowship for members and announced dates for Lecturer’s Conference in Ithaca, Youth Camp in Harford, National Grange in Atlantic City, and State Grange in Frederick. Miss Maxine Green read an essay on Man. Next meeting July 12 will feature a dress and cookie contest with home economics chair Mrs. W A Bell in charge. Market prices listed for corn, wheat, and barley.
Engagement announced for Virginia Marie Day to Omar R. Bowers Jr of Mt. Airy with no date set. Bush Myers wedding on June 26 in Avilla West Virginia unites Virginia Lee Myers and Ralph Bush with ceremony by Rev Fitch. Guests include Grove, Myers, Potterfield, Boothe families. couple to reside in Bolivar.
The piece notes that soaked and air exposed potatoes lose nutrients and vitamin C after boiling. It recalls January 18 1911 when Eugene Ely first landed a Curtiss biplane on a ship deck in San Francisco Bay. It also covers Frederick's Junior American Legion baseball practice at 5 30 pm at Mc Curdy Field ahead of a replay with Hagerstown.
A catalog page lists new titles including War David Dougli Duncan’s Korea war memoir with stark photos, Divorce Won’t Help by Edmund Bergler on divorce from a psychoanalytic view, John Wesley by Lynd Ward, 1001 Designs for Hand Decorating by David Flan, American Rifle by C Hagie, plus a note that the library closes on the Fourth of July for Independence Day.
A brief religious note quoting James 5:12, where Thomas Chalmers asserts refusing oaths and pledging only the truth of a personal faith. The text frames a decisive step toward reliance on the sufficiency of the Saviour, reflecting pietistic restraint and devotional reformist sentiment.
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