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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1950
Page
5
A reader seeks guidance between pursuing dramatic training or a missionary life with her partner. Dorothy Dix cautions against acting as a dream castle and urges realism, noting acting careers are crowded and often fail without great talent and effort. The column also covers a couple planning to marry secretly and hints at social pressures and practical wedding options.
Folger McKinsey known as The Bentz town Bard of the Baltimore Sun dies. He lived in Frederick from 1886 to 1898 as editor of The News and afterward long connected with the Baltimore Sun as a poet columnist. His love for Maryland and Frederick inspired many verses about local hills valleys and the traditions of bygone days.
A discussion on pedestrian risks notes that most people walk, with drivers and courts labeling pedestrians in many crashes. It cites American Automobile Club statistics and cites mental attitude, senses, and agility as factors. It stresses caution, especially at night and on crowded streets, and calls for mutual consideration between walkers and drivers to reduce accidents.
Dorothy Dix counsels a widowed mother in law to treat her son in law with respect, adapt to the household, avoid meddling or lecturing, and stay unobtrusive while contributing to board. She urges gratitude to the wife’s mother for rearing a good partner and stresses harmony over reform.
Washington Daybook reports Pennsylvania Republican Robert J. Corbett and fellow Republicans plan a House rule amendment to elect committee chairmen by secret ballot. The move challenges seniority, argues younger members may lead on policy, and follows last year’s rule change limiting the Rules Committee. Also notes Nat Cavalcante and Louis Heller proposals on federal medical education aid and references San Francisco Golden Gate Nets claim by Rep John Allen.
From the July 29 1900 issue a five year old, Robert Wolf, of Eat South street, fell from a swing and broke his left arm between wrist and elbow. A deadly storm damaged the Snader farm and a horse owned by Charles FE Nicodemus. Thunderstorms hit the New Wind Asion Bridge and Franklin districts of Carrotl. OGLE to open array in the room once used by W J Ways. North Market Street hosts a book store, stationery and pictures shop.
Twenty years ago on July 24 a crash in Whippoorwill Hollow near New Market killed one woman and injured others in a car collision into a culvert. Bridge reconstruction over the Monacary river at Frederick Junction to replace the collapsed span begins tomorrow, scheduled for completion by September 2 at a cost over 5100,000. Ernest C Speaks threshes 1600 bushels of wheat on 29 acres, an average of 41 bushels per acre. In Hagerstown boxing, Frederick reps finish 50 with Tony Marrone defeating in four rounds while Chick Barnes is kayoed in the first round.
A Beallsville Fire Company supper and political jamboree on Wednesday night gathers a broad slate of candidates from Maryland and neighboring counties. Governor Lane, Senator Tydings, and Rep. Beall appear among many incumbents and hopefuls, with Democratic figures and state officers also slated to attend the pre primary event. Wives and daughters planned for supper, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Girl Scouts wrap up a two week Established Camp season at Camp Baker Braddock Heights with a full program led by Mrs Kifis C Wachter. Enrollment peaked with many attending the second week. Activities included swimming hiking nature crafts square dancing and dramatics culminating in a camp fire and moonlight hike. The staff featured waterfront director Miss Beth Carty counselors Miss Rebecca Barack Miss Ellen Kehne program aides Arianne Schroeder and Jean Lipps health and safety Edna B Clipp and dietitian Ora Harper.
Lt Mark Thornewill attached to the Combined Chiefs of Stott in Washington will speak at the Naval Reserve Composite Unit 27 drill at the State Armory Tuesday night at 7 90 o clock. Cmdr Charles McC Mathias Jr announced Rear Admiral Als on G. Qlynn Ret of Frederick will also speak on the current affairs program. Training applications will be available during the drill and a brief meeting will follow. Russia marked Navy Day with calls for a stronger Soviet fleet to counter Western war preparations, Pravda reports shipbuilders racing to produce ships for enhanced power.
HAL BOYLE writes from Tokyo about a dramatic five year transformation from ruin to a bustling modern city. He notes Western influences, rebuilt infrastructure, revived commerce, and a prideful, resilient populace. The capital now buzzes with neon, shopping, and rapid modernization despite lingering questions about future challenges.
Medical science highlights the pituitary gland's ACTH and the adrenal hormones as key drivers of various body functions. Recent experiments explore their powerful effects and potential to treat arthritis and other conditions, with researchers likening the work to historic explorations.
New York July 24 The nation faces an $19 billion military outlay with inflation risk. President Truman seeks controls on credit, construction and steel to absorb spending without harming civilian goods. Some industries gain, others lose as steel and materials shift to defense.
Fdwared C Johnston 42 of Jefferson street identified as a transmitter engineer with a local radio station was convicted of driving drunk before Magistrate Manuel M Weinberg and sentenced to 45 days in jail in default of a 250 dollar fine. He was arrested at 1120 p m Sunday on Route 340 near city limits by State Trooper Richard A Myers and Deputy Sheriff George F Crouse after a stop that cited a strong odor and unsteady movement. Johnston admitted drinking but claimed he was driving slowly near home and pleaded not guilty. A non support case for Herman J Daley at Lincoln apartments was continued. Daley was arrested on a warrant by his wife Rosetta Daley.
Three siblings and four nuns reunited after forty years at the Visitation Convent on East Second Street. Sisters Mary Xavier, Anna Albertine, and Mary Gertrude joined Leanell DeLorey of Medford and Evelyn Hardy for a Frederick reunion with others arriving from Massachusetts and Michigan. A pecan tree note closes the item.
Senator Irving Ives endorses the new Republican Advance with reservations. The movement, launched in Philadelphia, seeks a constructive progressive program for the GOP, resisting blind resistance to new ideas and opposing a single-candidate faction. Ives backs a balanced plan including Social Security-style protection, broader medical coverage, civil rights, labor rights, and education, while opposing heavy government control and a Southern states rights tilt.
A reflective note by N A Lufburrow laments rising coffee costs. The writer admits unfamiliarity with Brazil yet suspects underlying reasons for ongoing price pressure, questioning whether those factors are good or bad and urging calm amid the trend.
The Mt Zion W S C S met at Gambrill State Park on July 18 for a picnic and meeting. Seventeen members answered roll call as talks and readings followed a meditation titled On To The Mountain Of The Lord.
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