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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1950

Page

5

Mountain Theater to stage Harvey with James Decker lead

Braddock Heights Mountain Theater presents Harvey starring director James Decker with Jean Osborn directing. Decker, longtime producer director since 1939, offers a seasoned performance alongside Eunice Wheaton, Peggy Diem, Faye Spain, John Weaver, and others in this Elwood Dowd comedy.

Mountain Theater Braddock Heights James Decker Asx Harvey The Playhouse Jean Osborn Dares Decker Nantucket Mass Chapel Hill N.C Gladys George Skilby Fecharesan H. Webster Heck Opera House Minite Maddern Fiske Guy Bates Post Robert Mantell Mr. Decker Community Players Harves Elwood PL Dowd Mr Dowd Mr. Dowel Doawel Mr. Dowd Elwead Richard Woods Chloe Pollock Joh Muanson Diana Newman Newton Arteold Edmund Rose

Near East as likely next Soviet move in world crisis

The article argues the Korea crisis may be a prelude to wider Soviet strategy. It warns Russia could press into the Near East or Iran, using Communist moves to undermine governments while the US struggles to project force. It notes Arab sentiment, Palestine backlash, and limited American strength in the region.

Korea Russia U. S Germany Soviet Zone Reich Near East Communist Radio of Iran United States Egypt UN Security Council Palestine Free World Japan Munich

War Not Inevitable Says Italian Communist Chief

Rome July 7 Italy's Communist Party leader Palmiri Togliatti told the Chamber of Deputies that war is not inevitable despite the Korea outbreak. He said Russia does not make war unless attacked and will not lose heart to provocations, and that even in the capitalist world there are forces that can save peace.

Rome Italy Chamber of Deputies Korea Palmiri Togliatti Communist Party Russia

Fifty Years Ago Local Lemons From The Columns Of The News

Mrs Frances Knigh t aged and respected resident of Frederick died at her niece Mrs Isabella Matthews home in this city in the 87th year of age Her husband was the late John Knight a successful cotton merchant of Natchez Tenn Upon retirement she accompanied him on extensive European travels Princeton University receives 1000 the Evangelical Educational Society 1000 and Rev Osborne Ingle 2000 from the estate of Mrs Susan R Bonsall Will filed in Orphans Court Bequests to Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society to found scholarships in mission schools Prof John T White native of Middletown appointed examiner of Albany county public schools A large silk kite manufactured at the Zimmerman Kite factory sent up from Potts meadow this morning rope broke kite fell on roof of J D Bakers residence and was recovered Seventy Two Fredericktonians took advantage of the 60 cent rate and made a rail trip to Magerstown yesterday a special excursion from Baltimore brought 142 visitors to Frederick

Frances 2 Knight Frederick Isabella Matthews John Knnight Natchez Tenn Princeton University Evangelical Educational Society Osborne Incle J. D. Baker

Local Water Pressure Drops as Sprinklers Overuse City

Twenty years ago locals report City Hall facing complaints about dwindling water pressure to about 25 pounds. City Engineer Maxwell cites lawn sprinklers and drought as main causes. Wheat price falls to 78 cents per bushel in local market. A wooden bridge east of Rocky Springs collapses dumping truck load into creek. driver unharmed. State Senator A LeRoy McCardell appointed to State Tax Commission by Gov. Ritchie.

City Hall Maxwell Rocky Springs A. Leroy McCardell Ritchie State Tax Commission

Movie Bills Coming Week

The Frederick theater schedule for the coming week lists films at the Tivoli Opera House Frederick and Frederick shows. At Tivoli Sunday through Friday Annie Get Your Gun starring Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. Saturday The Good Humor Man with Jack Carson and Lola Albright. Opera House presents Rock Island Trail Tuesday Roull Or Be Killed with Lawrence Tierney. The Black Horse Wednesday with Gene Kelly. The Lone Wolf and His Lady Thursday. Rex Allen cowboy on Friday. Arizona Cowboy Friday and Saturday. Frederick also shows Prince of Foxes Sunday starring Tyrone Power and In Old Missouri with Pioneers of the Frontier Friday and Saturday.

Frederick Tivoli Betty Hutton Howard Keel Jack Carson Lola Albright Opera House Rock Island Trail Weth Forrest Ticker Lawrence Tierney Gene Kelly Rex Allen Person Tyrone Power Old Missouri

Dodgers Scout Bowen Eyes Local Baseball Talent

Dodgers scout Joe Bowden of Bridgeton will visit Thurmont Emmitsburg Taneytown and Damascus this weekend seeking prospects for the Bronklyn club. He already checked Middletown and found a potential player, though identity withheld. A Havre DeGrace tryout is set July 10 11 12 with four Dodgers scouts. players 16 to 22 urged to attend with own uniform glove and shoes.

Bronklyn Dodgers Joe Boiven Bridgeton Thurmont Emmitsburg Taneytown Damascus Dodgers Middletown Bowen Havre DeGrace Frederick

Luf Burrows Reflections on jobs and seals

Lufburrow contemplates the value of work and the risks of unemployment, noting that finding a job is a challenge while losing one worsens finances and daily life. The piece shifts to a Pacific coast scene where mature seals dominate, driving younger bachelors to solitary existence and establishing a harsh social order.

Luf N. A. Lufburrow

Washington Daybook on Brannan plan fuels farm debate

Washington Daybook discusses the Brannan farm plan and its political framing as Congress debates farm income and national prosperity. It cites economists and groups like the National Association of Wheat Growers advocating nonpolitical solutions, with Kentucky Congressmen supporting gradual, voluntary approaches over federal control.

Reed Blaine Washington Fesve Congress Brannan Department of Agriculture Iran

Washington wartime lessons and questions on Korea

A historical digest notes lessons from the Korean War era highlighting U S readiness in Europe and Asia rapid deployment risk of airpower overemphasis and top command issues Including questions about why Marines were stationed in the United States and why certain aircraft were shuffled to National Guard units plus a reflection on FEPC and social dynamics amid labor relations and a congressman’s second honeymoon journey through the Midwest and East Coast.

United State Genert Devers Army Tom Alainert Washington Korea Secretary of the Navy Joint Chiefs of Staff MacArthur Owhiet Continental United States

English Lesson and Military Questions in Editorial Note

A column roams from language misuse to wartime strategy, asking why naval air power was mothballed, whether amphibious troops are anticipated, and if presidential vetoes over military advice hinder readiness. It questions intelligence handling in Korea andונים.

Calls On Publishers To Back U S In Korea

Ocean City July. Dr Richard Weigle urged newspaper publishers to support U S policy in Korea at a Delmarva and Maryland Press meeting. He described Truman's troop deployment as part of a four phase U S approach, noting naivety deters aggression and steps to thwart enemy plans. The talk capped a holiday convention with demonstrations of offset printing.

Ocean City Ayj Richard Weigle United States Korea St. John's College State Department Delmarva Maryland Weigle Truman Atlantic Thmas F. Johnson Worcester American Press Association Cleveland, O

Becks Announce Daughters Engagements in Frederick Area

Mrs. Beck of near Frederick announces engagements of her daughters Miss Barbara Jean Beck to Lt. John Robert Paul Grace of Washington and Miss Martha Cabanne Beck to Mr. Joseph McClellan Engle Jr. Families of Grace and Engle noted with parents in New York and Walkersville. Weekend guests include Hood College President Truxal and Dartmouth Prof Choukas teaching at Johns Hopkins summer school. Numerous local relatives and travels to Boston, New England, and camp duties mentioned.

Beck Russell Aubrey Beck Frederick Barbara Jean Beck John Robert Paul Grace Washington Martha Cabanne Beck Joseph McClellan Engle, Jr Grace Joseph James Grace New York City Mr. Engle Joseph Engle Walkersville Andrew G. Truxat Hood College Michael Choukas Dartmouth College Choukas Johns Hopkins University Truxal New England John Truxal Boston New Hampshire Maine Noradel Truxal Deposit N. Y

Births and visits fill Thurmont area social notes

Side Glances records births and family news from Frederick Memorial Hospital near Jefferson and Middletown. Notables include Calvin Lynn born July 2 at Frederick Memorial Hospital to Mrs Randall formerly Miss Fonda Mas Boyer, and John Reed Holmes born June 29. Other items cover visits by William C. Stryker, trips by the Flock family to Nashville, vacationing Baltimore residents, and a birthday party for Marsha Heck with local friends. Also noted are a Buckerstown daughter Rebecca Faye born July 6 and a Nettie Kolb wedding shower in Creagerstown with many attendees. A fire at a Claggett Jones farm home near Rockville left eight people homeless with about $4,000 in losses.

Calvin Lynn Frederick Memorial Hospital Randall Fonda Mas Boyer Carroll Boyer Jefferson John S. Holmes Middletown John Reed Holmes Marsha Heck Franklin Heck Patsy Boots Abrecht Jinney Richy Best Margaret Biser Gail Plum Linda Boyer Nancy Cutsail Treva Hengst Butch Stockman Dennis Whittington Charlotte Abrecht Margaret V. Best Selma Blum Helen Biser Pauline Boyer Helen Cutsail Millie Hengst Catherine Theresa Byrne Creagerstown Nettie Kolb Willis Remsberg Buckeystown Nosor Charles Kolb E. Earl Remsberg George Ramsburg John Byrne Norman Burdette Ray Martin Edwin Free Robert Kolb Max Myers William Kolb Virginia McMath Charles Saylor Grafton Keyser Netlie Kolb Helena Ramsburg Rachel Remsberg Barbara Burdette Mary Elaine Durr Catherine Byrne Rockville Annie Johnson Claggett Jones Ead

Jean Routzahn Wed to George Haag in Middletown

Miss Jean Routzahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Routzahn Middletown wed George Leo Haag son of Mr and Mrs Edwy W Haag College Point N Y The double ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Middletown featured bridesmaids in marquisette gowns and bouquets The wedding party included Be Kidd and Mrs John Hill as bridesmaids Donald Maag served as best man and a large attendance noted organist and vocal performances Afterward the couple planned a Baltimore residence and a short honeymoon The article also notes a shift from field curing hay to barn drying with hollow air flows.

Pethows Marvin Lee Hoy Evangelical Lutheran Church W. V. Garrett Gwendolyn Lee Hartman Tra 2. Hartman North Market Street James Hoy Union Bridge Andrea Hoy Billy Schade Martha Tox Mwain Austin Gaver Wesley Hoy Anne Keyser Calvin Hoy Zion Lutheran Church Midd Town Jean Ad Routzahn Roy Routzahn Middleton George Leo Haag Edwy W. Haag College Point J. McCarney Joyce Routzahn Be Kidd Fallston John Hill Camp Hill Donald Ma Middletown Edward W. Maag, Jr Barbton Groo Donald K. Isburgh Ruxt J. Kemp Cook Washington William C. Manchey Raymo J. Rinehart Mason Hoffman Rubinstein Tschaikowsky Herbert Bohm Cana Galilee Jaromir Weinberger Howard D. Nickerson Colege Point Bri

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