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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1950
Page
5
Government reactivates three federal owned synthetic rubber plants to secure supply amid fears of Far East disruption. Plants will reach 75,000 tons capacity, private firms could push to 940,000 tons, with stockpiling of crude rubber rising as production expands.
The State Department plans a strong campaign to counter Soviet propaganda labeling U S intervention in Korea as imperialism. Eisenhower urges mobilizing American efforts to combat distortions, using Voice of America as a base in a worldwide information drive. Analysts warn that if not countered, propaganda could gain traction abroad and even in the United States. A separate accident report: Stanley Ward Wachter Jr. is charged after a collision at North Bentz Street and Rockaway Terrace. Wachter allegedly ran into Franklin Jackson Sick's GMC truck, causing minor damage to the left rear of the truck and about $50 to Wachter's vehicle.
The Board of County Commissioners added 500 for the new Femote High School building on East urch street, contractor payment now 23320. Left rear wheel broke on a John T Best wagon near Cemetery Road. milk spilled. Clerk Douglas H Hargett celebrated his birthday with lem onade and ginger bread as officials toured the Court House. Races at Athletic Park last night won by Burk and McDonald. dancing from eight to eleven with Frederick Select Orchestra.
Ray Gardner of Frederick, a shortstop previously with Cleveland last season and earlier with New Orleans, has been recalled by the Indians and reported to the team.
Dorothy Dix offers ten practical rules for husbands to keep wives happy, emphasizing continued courtship, daily compliments, neat appearance, entertaining companionship, shared sunshine, financial fairness, respectful treatment of in laws, thoughtful gifts, and open conversation. The column also includes Agnes answers on nursing as a career and marriage prospects, urging autonomy and fulfillment in chosen professions.
A Washington Daybook column discusses threats to Clarence Brown of Ohio and Senate candidate Robert Taft from labor and Democratic efforts. It covers Ohio GOP risk, possible shifts if Ferguson contests Taft, and how House Rules Committee power shapes administration support and opposition. It also notes a butter surplus issue and a reunion meeting plan in Maryland.
Lt Thomas B Lebherz and Mrs Lebherz visit his parents on East Second Street as he finishes a transfer from Bermuda to Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Families gather for a supper with relatives in Irvington Baltimore Frederick and Rockwell Terrace while others tour Ocean City Camp Red Wing and Great Smokies. Multiple travelers head to Fort Collins Denver Warren Warenshire and Gaithersburg to visit kin and attend vacations and extensions.
Miss Caroline Armstrong Walker of East Second Street wed Col Willard Grant Clark of Beaver Crossing Nebraska in Fort Holabird chapel. The double ring ceremony at four featured an astral decor and a D Arcy A Littleton officiant. Bridesmaids wore blue organza, reception in the foyer. After a brief trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City the couple will reside in Dundalk. Also described are other marriages and notices including Cunningham Rial wedding and an engagement, plus several social events and a notice about a local accounting association drive.
Miss Margaret Jane Blumenauer wed Carroll Parkway native Dr. Clifford Doll Jr in a Caartes church ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul L. Althouse. The candlelit altar featured gladioli and palms as family and friends attended the 2:30 p.m. nuptials. The bride wore nylon lace and taffeta with a lace cap veil and carried white roses. Attendants and ushers from Frederick and Cumberland were present. After the reception in the church social room the couple departed for a New England Canada trip and will reside with the groom’s parents after July 30. The bride, a 1944 Frederick High School graduate, works as a clerk for the C and P Telephone Co. the groom, a 1944 high school graduate and Washington College alumnus, is a salesman with Frederick Motor Co. 4-H notes follow.
N. A. Lufburrow laments that store prices are not falling and have risen earlier in their town. He warns the trend may continue for months, reflecting a bleak economic outlook and cautious consumer sentiment.
Lewistown Homemakers Club entertained families with Lewistown 4 H Girls Club as guests for a straw ride and wiener roast near Mountaindale reservoir. Attendees included 4 H members leaders and many local families with plans announced for Sunday July 23 dedication and War Memorial unveiling on Lewistown school lawn.
Maxine W. Snyder, living near Trail age on the 500 block, was arrested early today on Route 240 three miles south of Frederick on drunken driving charges. A Peoples Court hearing scheduled today was postponed with no new date set. State Trooper William A. Mutchner secured the warrant and arrested her. she was held in jail on a $1,000 bond and released hours later on $1,060.
Joseph Blakely Beavers 23 of Round Hill Va. was killed when the pickup he drove ran off Route 857 three and a half miles west of Berryville. Beavers fell from the truck after it swerved into a field. An unidentified woman riding with him escaped injury.
William L. Topper was elected commander of the Fran cis X. Elder Post American Legion in Emmitsburg last Tuesday with Edgar Ashbaugh succeeded as past commander. Other officers include Eugene Rodgers and Jack Rosensteel as 1st and 2nd vice commanders, Allen Bouey as finance officer, Warne McClear as chaplain, Louis Rosensteel and Andrew Shorb as sergeants at arms, and Clarence G. Frailey as trustee.
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