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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
3
Officials of Atlantic Pact nations meeting in London press the United States to assume broader defense duties under the Atlantic Charter. The article notes a rising budget for fiscal 1950 and compares prices of fighters bombers and cargo planes, highlighting the high cost of modern air power and long-range bombing capabilities.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE reports on a fading trade as only about 3,500 skilled buttonhole makers remain. Hungary Bappert, 42, a top craftsman now leads 18 gimps at Stuarts, producing intricate 12,000 buttonholes yearly, while lamenting youth neglect of this skilled work and the shift to machine-made holes.
A man recalls his left handed struggle to master buttonholes despite a family belief he would never succeed. He notes European bias against left handedness and reflects on being the only left handed buttonhole maker he has seen in years. Memorial service honors two deceased Sisters Minnie Boost and Mary Buckey. A Flag Day program is planned with Audrey Meteen in charge and a covered dish supper hosted by Mrs Willis Git Unger. Cpl Roscos EO LeGrange re-enlisted for three years at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo and serves with the Guard Section securing time served war criminals.
The Ballenger 4-H Club girls met May 24 at Mary Culler's home. Mrs T W Terrett demonstrated take baking. Plans discussed for a Baltimore excursion for all county JH members and for the July 24 25 achievement show in the Frederick county extension office. Next meeting at Nancy Cook's Ballenger Road. Nostradamus almanac note referenced political prognostications and Henry II.
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