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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
7
Dorothy Dix argues men and women misjudge each other's work at home and in the shops. She suggests couples swap roles occasionally to feel the other’s burdens and stresses, noting how money, care, and household tasks wear down both sides. Full of period voice and social commentary.
New York civilian defense program placed under Gen Lucius D Clay to reduce atomic bomb effects. Congress advances a DC civilian defense bill while national efforts rest with the National Security Resources Board now chaired by W Stuart Symington. Atomic experts warn a single bomb could burn or destroy vast populations and waterless cities. planners stress fire control, decontamination, and medical stockpiles to prevent unpreparedness.
A short essay on growth and maturity using a crawling child as a metaphor. Psychologists say adults revert to childish habits when seeking attention or avoiding responsibility. Many six footers remain emotional crawlers, preferring ease over the effort of true emotional growth until they walk with maturity.
Fifty years ago Freeman era notes report personnel moves in Frederick County. John J Murray resigns as superintendent of Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph and takes a post in DC electrical department. Charles E Wallace of Frederick joins Government Printing Office in Washington. An attempted wreck occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio near Rockville at 6 30 this morning when a tampered flag and a five pound rail brace were found spiked in the frog by Conductor Bastian.
Twenty years ago on July 22 1930 incidents include Mrs George D Biggs of Madison Street injuring her right foot while bathing in the Monocacy River and William A Watkins of East Church Street cutting his hand delivering milk at a North Market Street store. A Magnolia Avenue building lot was sold to William D Morton by W T Staley of Lewisburg Pa. Kent C Nicodemus of Walkersville was elected to the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank board to fill the vacancy from Charles J Dol’s death.
A fragment notes James 2 11 on sin and law linking adultery and killing to transgression. It cites Webster and compares water moistening earth to blood rising to heavens. Also mentions apple ripening sprays delaying fruit drop.
Washington Daybook notes West Coast lawmakers warn of a national shipping crisis as wartime shipbuilding labor drops from 143000 to 2000–3000. Few ships are rebuilt or built, inventories sit idle, Navy requests stalled by Budget Bureau, and Maritime Commission delays hamper Atlantic trade. Congress debates DoJ and immigration bill amid Nixon and Douglas campaign tensions. Vinson clamps down on leaks as defense briefings trigger Washington buzz.
Washington circles discuss why Marine Corps reserve aviation squadrons and their pilots are barred from supporting Far East ground operations. Critics link delays to top command friction between General Collins and General Vandenberg, while MacArthur's decisions could mobilize the air and ground Marine team in Korea.
Washington reports that 56 nations backed sanctions to curb North Korea's invasion, the broadest UN unity yet. Analysts see potential for UN initiative to maintain world peace, though Moscow aims to split anti-Communist blocs.
Doctor explains rickettsial diseases such as Q fever rickettsialpox and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Tiny organisms, called rickettsiae, spread via mice and their parasites, implying infection comes from mouse-associated sources. Vaccines exist for Rocky Mountain fever, and treatments include aureomycin and chloramphenicol.
Mrs Lillie Staub near McMurray Street marks her 81st birthday on July 28 while ill since February. Weekend guests include F Sidney Hammond and N D Bright with Charles Connelly of Norristown. Florence Creeger visits Potomac Fish and Game Club near Williamsport. Birthday congrats for Uriah Burgee’s 35th wedding anniversary on July 20. Abbott family visit from Miami. Stitley family welcomes newborn Sherrie Elaine at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Edison Company officers and wives picnic at Fountain Head Heights with Arion Choristers and Joe Stevens orchestra. Travel mentions include a Canada trip by Grabill, Airy, and Woodhead. New York week-long stay for Virginia Spring, Betty Fulmer, and Hazel Shaff.
Lewisdale Montgomery county marked the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Webb Beall attended by 300 relatives and friends at their home. The couple, life long residents, were married 50 years ago at Mt View Methodist Church Purdum. Their twin daughters and grandchildren joined in the celebration.
Doris L Beachley and Renice L Brubaker married in a double ring ceremony at Burkittsville Lutheran parsonage. The bride wore pink marquisette and gardenia, with Charles D Beachley Jr. as best man. After a brief trip, couple resides at Brad dock Heights. Both graduates of 1947 with wartime service noted. she with Hanover Shoe Co and he at Camp Detrick.
In Middletown at Christ Evangelical and Reform church two Coblen tz sisters wed. Frances Elaine Coblentz married C Richard Ahalt of Middletown and Betty Ann Coblentz wed Robert R Falkenstein of Myersville in a double ring ceremony. Both brides wore white marquisette gowns with matching veils and carried white Bibles with orchids. The reception followed at the Vinobona in Braddock Heights. After trips the Ahalt and Falkenstein couples plan to reside in Air View near Middletown and Chicago respectively. A separate note states painting roosts with gamma isomer of benzen e hexachloride kills chicken lice.
The West Virginia Newspaper Council heard of Harper's Ferry firsts dating to 1794 including the first national armory south of the Potomac and breech loading guns of 1819. Dr. Henry T. McDonald cited the town as a hub for rail, military and political figures from Washington to Marshall and noted royal interest from Queen Marie. The group toured Charles Town and Ranson before attending a lawn party hosted by publisher R. J. Funkhouser.
Pet shows were held at two city playgrounds Friday evening with a Rotary Club event at Baker Park and another at the Fairgrounds. Cash prizes were awarded in multiple classes at Baker Park including Funniest dressed, Best trained, Largest, Smallest, and Most unusual, with winners named such as Jackie Rogers Ruth Ash and Charles Hoff. Sixty seven people attended the Fairgrounds show where candy prizes were given in categories like Best dressed and Most unusual, with winners including Patsy Ramsburg and Janet Roberts. Judges included Paul McAuliffe and Barbara Boyer, introductions by Fern Rice.
Jacob S. Locke of Winchester pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined 150.75 dollars in Peoples Court with 10.75 dollars suspended for reckless driving. He was arrested near Jefferson on Route 340 by State Trooper Stonesifer. Two Burkittsville men, John W. Johnson Jr. and Sam Johnson, were convicted of assault and battery with total fines and costs of 33.50 dollars. The incidents allegedly occurred July 16, with warrants by Henderson and arrests by County Constable Rhoads. Sam Johnson paid 210 dollars total, while John W. Johnson Jr. paid 12.50 dollars.
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