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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
4
A collection of pithy aphorisms and social witticisms on marriage, gratitude, class, and everyday behavior. The quips contrast old saws with modern mores, poking fun at politeness, discipline, and human folly with compact, pointed lines.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports rising polio cases in the United States yet notes improved recovery prospects and the potential for an immunizing agent once viruses are identified. In 1950 alone there were 93,351 cases, with 103,819 cases from 1948 to 1950, a near 300 percent rise from 1938 to 1941. The March of Dimes fund has disbursed $101,000,000 in 13 years for patient care. Lions picnic at Glade Valley Club near Woodsboro concluded with planned committees and social games. In Baltimore, a $347,461 contract was awarded to widen and improve seven miles of U S Route 50 from Worcester-Wicomico line to Berlin, part of broader Ocean City area work costing nearly $11 million on the Eastern Shore.
John O Hays of Wolfsville taught school for fifty years and was paid a dollar a day for many years. McMurray Packing Company property at Bartholows sold to A Graham of Ellicott City for 350 dollars. Thurmont Water Company declared seven percent dividend and Emmitsburg Water Company six percent. WM Osburn bought a rare Gagliano violin in Baltimore for 500 dollars. Frank Hyder of Mount Airy injured in a bicycle accident on Sixth Street with a fractured collarbone.
More than 327 applications for teaching positions in Frederick County were filed with Superintendent Palmer for the coming year far exceeding prior years. Only 15 appointments were made. Corn was leveled along the eastern edge of the county in a heavy storm. Lightning struck Harry Davis’s barn near Lisbon and the structure burned with the wheat and hay crops. Trustees of Frederick Female Seminary and the County Commissioners conferred at the Court House on the disposition of the Winchester Hall buildings now under trustees’ jurisdiction. C C Weddle of Thurmont was reported the low bidder for a new brick schoolhouse at New Market.
Lt. Charles McC Mathias Sr USNR explains selective service rules for Naval Reserve members. Only three groups avoid draft calls currently, with group criteria based on prior drilling, new drillers, and advanced students. no permanent immunity exists for non drilling reservists.
Hechingen Germany July 20 Imperial Germanys last crown prince Friederich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern died at his villa after a long illness age 69 Eldest son of Germanys last Kaiser Wilhelm II he had lived in near seclusion near Hohenzollern Castle since World War II He commanded an army group in Verdun and later abdicated with his father before five years in exile in Holland He returned to Germany in 1923 and ran the Hohenzollern estates until Russian occupation stripped much of them after World War III
An instructional note by W L Gordon on usage and pronunciation. It highlights common errors such as saying very pleased and mispronouncing Christen ing, and urges careful word choice. The piece includes guidance on spelling laboratory and expands vocabulary with a daily word focus.
Three Korea veterans assigned at Camp Detrick monitor Kaesong peace talks with interest. Cpls. Watson Smith, Robert Carper and James Jones are on rotation from nearby homes, all emphasizing peace on right terms. Also featured are Airman of the Week Joe E. Arnold and promotions for Captains Thomas and Nichol.
In July commentary from Washington contrasts British and French protests with U S plans to base military assets in Spain for Europe defense. The piece questions ally obedience, outlines Truman and Acheson policy, and notes ongoing debates in Congress over overseas bases and Korea. It cites Camp Detrick and Elgin AFB involvement, plus local updates on personnel and base life.
Ingrid Bergman's daughter Pia Lindström and her ex husband Dr. Peter Lindström left the liner Queen Mary today. They are en route to meet the actress in Sweden for a planned reunion.
Washington reports former Montgomery county music instructor William Shonick resigned from Leland Junior High School in Chevy Chase after a county superintendent advised his contract would not be renewed. The Star said Dr Edwin W. Broome confirmed the resignation but offered no reason and denied it tied to testimony by Mrs Mary Stalcup Markward.
Question and answer style item notes that Britain governed one fifth of the world by 1914. It lists Gene Tunney’s world championship wins over Dempsey in Philadelphia 1926 and Chicago 1927, plus a 1925 knockout of Heeney and his retirement announcement.
Mrs. Russell Dixon and son Bobby return to Omaha after visiting her mother in law Mrs. Mamie Dixon in Maple avenue. Multiple entries note births at Frederick Memorial Hospital and vacations or visits in Frederick, Brunswick, Walkersville, and surrounding towns, naming families, churches, and hosts.
The column lists local residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brengle and family and Mrs. Caroline Fogle among others. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holtz returning home from a week in the New England states at 642 Trail Avenue. Also mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. David Etzler and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kie ney visiting Cassville West Virginia, and Pvt Richard Hamilton Vaughan son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob O. Vaughan and husband of Florence E Carter completing an eight week leaders course at Fort Jackson South Carolina.
Miss Gladys B. Babington daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Babington Rohrersville and Jack M Charles son of Mr and Mrs J C Charles Boonsboro were married July 10 at Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage Frederick. Rev W V Garrett officiated. The couple now reside in a new Colonial Park home.
Mr Cyrus Gambrill Sr is reported in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after undergoing a Wednesday operation. Mr Willie Sears of Adamstown has returned home following treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
American military and civilian workers began rebuilding vital World War II air fields in Greenland along the top of the world bomber routes from Russia. Arctic ice in the Baffin Bay Davis Strait area delayed convoys for about two weeks, the Navy reported. Sergeant Charles Rippeon 22, son of Mr and Mrs John Z Rippeon R F D 4 Mr Airy, has been sent to Germany with the Fourth Infantry Division and serves as Section Chief of the Communications squad in the 20th Field Artillery Battalion.
The Evangelical and Reformed Church Women's Guild conference at Hood College closed its sessions with a 7 30 a m Holy Communion service led by President Andrew G Truxal in Hudson Theater. Rev Nishimoto spoke on the Ellis Center's work, and Esther Stamats discussed the Christian Home. Refuges materials were dedicated for China and Korea. Miss Louise Vordenburg led Latin America missions. World Service offerings supported continued work.
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