Local Items From The News July 15 1934
Twenty years ago local items note Devilla C. Brish recovering from a brain concussion after a tree limb struck him. He is an inspector for the State Roads Commission. Also reported are discharged victims of the Monocacy river bridge disaster from Frederick City Hospital, Elias B. Ramsburg and Richard Kaufman. Paul and Charles Green visit Frederick relatives at Sinking Springs Farm Emigsville Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lartonsville
Devilla C. Brish
West Patrick Street
State Roads Commission
Monocacy River Bridge
Frederick City Hospital
Elias B. Ramsburg
This City
Richard Kaufman
Falling Water
Va. Paul
Charles Green
Mation J. Green
Frederick
Victor R. Biser
Sinking Springs Farm
Emigsville, Pa
Pork Barrel and Economy in Congress Teaser
James Marlow reports on how members of Congress, especially in the Senate, push for pork barrel spending while claiming to favor economy. The piece centers on Massachusetts Democrat Foster Furcolo and compares Senate and House spending patterns from 1940 to 1950, exploring home-state pressures and the political dynamics behind federal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Foster Furcolo
Yale
Massachusetts
Congress
Yates
Hanser
Senate
Tometime
House
Foresto
Wis
Avevars Senate
Boebvert
Long, hard pull ahead in Korea, U.S. faces grim outlook
The article notes Washington admits a long, costly war in Korea. It warns of possible full-scale conflict if Soviet and Chinese supporters join, cites 20,900 Communist troops on the Manchurian border, and emphasizes uncertainty about reinforcements and UN support while urging readiness for losses and tougher times ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Russia
China
Manchurian
Schedun
Sesigtanes
United Nations
U. S
Dangerous electrical dangers and church guild notes
The piece warns about fires and shocks from faulty wiring and appliances, stressing respect for electricity and proper handling only by trained individuals. It also reports the Mt Pleasant Reformed church Women’s Guild meeting at Arenda Filler’s home on July 1 with 12 members, welcoming new member Mrs Oscar Ramsburg, opening remarks by Mrs George Burrey, a communion service by Mr Burrier, and plans for an August 2 fishing creek picnic plus a prayer calendar observance and refreshments hosted by the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curren Ik
He Jones
GUILD
Women's Guild
Mt Pleasant
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News
July 15 1900 notes report completion of the new P R R bridge over Big Pipe Creek at Brureville and tearing down the old bridge for sale. Mr David Kolb North Market Street received a postal card from Mr Charles Kopp postmarked Oberammergau Germany with a Passion Play image. Kr Kopp says 4000 people saw the play. Mr Wilutpal Marshall mayor of Union Badge resigns after twenty years with the Western Maryland Railroad shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pipe Creek
Brureville
David Kolb
North Market Street
Charles Kopp
Oberammergau
Germany
Kr. Kopp
Wilutpalm Marshall
Union Badge
Western Maryland Railroad
Local CAP Cadets Start Training at Andrews Field
Four Frederick teens in the Civil Air Patrol will depart at noon Sunday for a weeklong training period at Andrews Field in Southern Maryland. Cadets Joshua Morath, David Strine, Donald Freed, and Eddie Wallace, aged 17, will be picked up at the municipal airfield by a Maryland National Guard unit. They join 16 other Maryland youths for the program led by Capt. Alfred Hyde, with 60 hours of classroom work and both day and night flight training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Te
Saadron
Andrews Field
Maryland
Jeeshua Morath
David Strine
Donald Freed
Eddie Wallace
I2aelock
Maryland National Guard Cit
Alfred Hyde
Air Keres
CNP
Trator
Carn Savior
TMD
Frederick
England
Europe
Congressional feud over science foundation delay
Washington daybook notes Congress protests delays in establishing the National Science Foundation after swift approval. Critics say White House influence and political appointments threaten the nonpolitical aim, with speculation on a November directorship pick and FEPC fallout shaping strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Blaine
Washington
Korea
Congress
House
National Science Foundation
Senate
White House
Aries Iies Ross
White House Pyrex
Truman
Campeiens
Louis Johnson
National Defense
Mon Wallgren
National Science Foundatiast
U. S
Cong Wess
Ganda
Prank PL Gealitin
University of North Carolina
Das
Howell
Washington on Korea war fears and U.S. mobilization
A July Washington briefing notes optimism about Korea despite fear of a broader war. President Truman tightens defense, NSC meetings are set weekly, and Joint Chiefs may be consulted directly. U.S. military planners warn against overreliance on strategic bombing while preparing for possible large‑scale conflict with Russia, with readiness to mobilize and deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Congress
Iruman
National Security Council
Truman
Camos
Stra
Russia
United Nations
America
Pearl Harbor
38Th Parallel
Beauty and brains in marriage, Dorothy Dix warns against judging by looks
Dorothy Dix answers a reader about whether J60Ks matter in marriage, arguing beauty fades and intelligence, kindness, and character should govern partner choice. She cites that many unfavored spouses are better matches than handsome but selfish partners, with anecdotes on trust and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dix
Tonto
Oman
Cin
Nei Li
Parkas Hauglsepme
Incidental Word Study Misuses in Daily English
A compact note on common errors in English usage and pronunciation. It covers IT/ T pronoun placement with banquet and Paris, mispronunciation of Motif, frequent misspelling of Scrupulous, and a playful rule about making a word yours by repetition. It also introduces incidental as a casual happenstance in married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Abdication and Citizenship in Early 20th Century Folio
Questions discuss whether a king may abdicate without Parliament consent. The text notes an 1936 Abdication Bill ending Heward VII’s reign passed by Parliament on December 11. It also asks about a golden spike from a railroad ceremony, a bank vault theft in San Francisco, and Puerto Rico’s immigration status granted in 1917 allowing U.S. entry without visas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
AoNea
Heward VII
San Francisco
Calif
Puerto Rico
United States
Garden Club Picnic and Local Travel Notes
Members of the Garden Club of Frederick and guests enjoyed a picnic supper on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hunter Bowers in Harmony Grove. Theron Green presented an educational sound picture on the apple industry sponsored by Appalachian Apple Service, followed by numerous notices of Frederick residents traveling to Ocean City, Cape May, and various points. several births and travels are recorded, with names, homes, and destinations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Frederick
G. Hunter Bowers
Harmony Grove
Theron Green
Appalachian Apple Service
Helena N. Stauffer
Philip R. Winebrewer
Allen G. Quynn
Rockwell Terrace
R. Price
Wheelwright
Ocean City
Auto Wreck Ties Traffic on East Patrick Street
A three car collision on East Patrick Street during heavy weekend traffic halted both lanes for over half an hour. Walter L. Baker, 46, Thurmont, pulled from Missstle Alley and was struck by John H. Fox, 23, Frederick Route 3, then bumped Paul A. Wood, 221 North Market Street, while Wood stood in the westbound line. Police charged Baker with failure to yield right of way. Damages: Baker over 40 dollars, Fox over 40, Wood under 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
Walter L. Baker
Thurmont
Missstle Alley
Baker
John H. Fox
Frederick
Paul A. Wood
North Market Street
Wood
Trafic
James Marks
Fox
Bakers
Youth Aged 16 Faces Check Forgery Charges
A sixteen-year-old farm boy near Lewistown faces check forgery charges totaling about 124 dollars. Juvenile jurisdiction was waived by Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer after probation officer Mrs. William C. Roderick submitted her report. The youth was arrested last Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff R Paul Buhrman. He is held at the larval jail awaiting September grand jury action. Authorities linked two incidents, one at Martins Store in Lewistown July 2 where a cigarette purchase netted cash, and another at Western Atta Store July 8 where a wrist watch was bought. forged checks were later found in his possession. He reportedly wrote checks to nonexistent names and to a Lewistown area farmer without an account at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Patrick M. Schnauffer
William C. Roderick
Roderick
R. Paul Buhrman
Larval
Buhrman
Martins
Set Ben Phebus
Atta
Thurmont residents on travels and weddings
Mr and Mrs Roy Clahaugh Thurmont return from a 2010 mile Canada and New England tour. Mrs Lulu Reecher Thurmont leaves for Chicago to attend her son Richard's wedding to Caral Lee Dodera. Mrs James B Higman departs Thurmont to join her husband in Miami for University of Miami attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Moser
Thurmont
Merle Richard
Cardie A. Seipler
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Roy Clahaugh
Canada
New England States
Lulu Reecher
Chicago
Richard
Caral Lee Dodera
Reecher
National Colfiege of Chiropractic
James B. Higman
Miami
Florida
University of Miami
Charles H. Corbett
Henry Higman. Millington
Weddings in Brunswick and Funkstown wed again in mid July
A double ring ceremony Friday July 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church Brunswick united Miss Joan Elizabeth Sheffer and Arlington Dix Horine in marriage. Rev Ralph Miller officiated in a private family ceremony. A reception followed at the Horine apartment in Hagerstown. Dolores E Brandenburg wed Nevin George Brandenburg July 1 at Williamsport First Church of God. Rev John Evans presided. Dolorous is a 1947 Hagerstown High graduate now with Bell Telephone. The groom is an agriculture teacher at Goorsbe High School. The couple resides at 159 South Potomac Street Hagerstown.
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Serine—sueilec
Bethany Lutheran Church
Brunswick
Joan Elizabeth Sheffer
Frank Sheffer
Middletown
Arlington Dix Horine
Lee Horine
Ralph Miller
Charles ©. Harris
Washington
James Gordon
Horine
East
Franklin Street
Hagerstown
Miss Sheffer
Middletown High School
A. G. Horine
Baltimore
Brunswick High School
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Brandenburg—weddle
Roy E. Weddle
Funkstown
Dolores. E
Nevin George Brandenburg
Oscar Brandenburg
Wolfsville
John Evans
First Church of God
Williamsport
Brandenburg
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Frederick High School
University of Maryland
Goorsbe High School
South Potomac Street
World Council to study South Africa race issue
The World Council of Churches plans to send a mixed delegation, whites and Negroes, to South Africa to study its racial problem if invited by the Dutch Reformed church. The group stressed human rights and opposed discrimination by race, with American delegates arguing they can speak from relevant experience. Deeds recorded note property transfers including Jesse M Webster to the Hoffmans for about 2190 dollars and Ruth Flautt to George Killian for about 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
World Council of Churches
South Africa
Thal
Leoy
Dutch Reformed Church
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Protestant Episcopal Church
Subcommittee On International Affairs
Jesse M Webster
Envy C. Hoffman
North Bentz Street
Ruth Flautt
George C. Killian
Braddock Heights
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