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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
9
Column excerpts reveal Dorothy Dix advising a sentimental sister to expect daily declarations of love, instructing a wife to enforce boundaries with her mother-in-law, and urging teen girls to date broadly when local boys ignore them, framing the issues as general relationship guidance from a bygone era.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff ruled there will be no mock duel between the Navy Banshee jet and the Air Force B 36 bomber, calling a knockdown one-fall bout unhelpful. Details of the vote remain undisclosed, fueling speculation about Army Air Force coalition influence and secrecy.
Chinese Communists say they annihilated eight Nationalist armies though such claims may not reflect Western warfare realities. In Chinese practice the value lies in equipment loss rather than manpower, as beaten forces scatter and reassemble later when conditions allow.
English lesson notes correct usage of phrases such as two and two are four. A vocabulary boost urges mastering one word daily. The piece then lists 385 College of William and Mary graduates from Frederick, naming three from the area with their degree fields and addresses.
Fifty years ago Milton Burck and Jacob Schmidt sprinted two miles at Athletic Park before a large crowd with Schmidt taking first. A home on Mt. Airy’s Mount A. N. Mount was broken into by burglars who stole a small amount and a gold watch. $75 in a vest pocket was left behind. West Westminster Firemen’s meet drew 10,000 spectators. Hiram Heck re-elected treasurer. News dispatch notes Uniteds win the hook and ladder contest. Col Ed Winebrenner said he’d seek the State Senate seat if the nomination was unanimous.
Russia presses conflict to gain leverage at the Paris Foreign Ministers Conference. Moscow-backed broadcasts threaten Korea while pressuring Western nations to ease sanctions on industrial aid to the USSR. Finland Yugoslavia and Albania attract scrutiny as Tito and Soviet allies clash in a charged Cold War backdrop. Acheson faces sharp Spain criticism from Franco ally Carrero. Pervasive fear and power plays frame a tense diplomatic week.
A humorous letter cites consumers lacking money as the reason for slow sales. The writer blames empty wallets, not Cunayo, and mocks merchants and economists for puzzling over shelves still full.
Washington June 8 The split among labor and political groups over the Taft Hartley act dominates discussion in Congress as unions led by John L. Lewis threaten to block amendments while administration and compromise factions seek a path to revive the Wagner act. The outcome could shape the 1950 elections and test union strength in a looming legislative battle. Miss Darner presented certificates to county students as Dr W R Cadle spoke at the Emmitsburg event.
The Frederick County Red Cross reports 83 high school girls, across Frederick, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, and Middletown, have completed a 30 hour home nursing course. Certificates will be awarded by Miss Daisy Darner. Courses, taught by registered nurses, emphasized bed care and patient mobility with demonstrations and lectures.
The Frederick High School Alumni Association will host its annual June dance at the Braddock Heights pavilion Friday night from nine to one. Officers will be elected, music by Clark Sheetenheim and his orchestra, dress optional, dues collected at the door.
Maryland farmers report delayed corn cultivation due to busy duties amid cool dry weather. The Weather Bureau and Extension Service note corn growth slowed by cool days and nights, yellowing of field corn, and poor sweet corn germination. Planting nearly finished. other crops show mixed progress with favorable hay yields and steady fruit development despite cooler temperatures.
Charley Keller, former Yankees slugger, started for the Newark Bears against Toronto Leafs in his first appearance since 1938. He played left field, went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk, and contributed to Newark’s 2-1 victory as Hank Workman hit his sixth homer with a man aboard. Market notes show wheat at $2.07 and other prices.
Emmitsburg and surrounding towns echoed with visits as Mrs. Quincy Smithburg and her nephew and niece toured the Eastern Shore while several residents hosted family from Covina California and Baltimore. St Euphemia's parishioners prepared for graduation exercises and new mass schedules at St Joseph's, with other social events including family birthdays, a Lions Club contest win, and a 55th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Eckenrode.
The Frederick Association of Girl Scouts held its last regular meeting before summer at the Y M C A. A Brownie day camp is planned for June 20 to 24 in Baker Park with registration at the Y M C A today and Thursday evenings. Camp director is Mrs. Sidney Moses with Mrs. Doll, registrar. Volunteers are sought for staff with a training course scheduled June 14 to 16. Camp activities include nature study, crafts, and unusual activities. Additional registration for Holmes D. Baker Memorial Camp runs July 3 to 16 at Braddock Heights. Registration offices will be open June 10 in Winchester Hall. Summer workshops will offer badges in cycling, swimming, outdoor cook, and backyard ramp with various leaders. A minstrel badge workshop will occur weekly at Lincoln school, and another workshop will train leaders and Scouts in doll costumes for an international friendship exhibit. Mrs. Charles T. Butcher Jr. is president. Miss Edna Elliott will direct the camp. waterfront activities by Mrs. John Harbaugh. Region 3 training for leaders is planned in Hagerstown, and a commuters round table for Region 3 will be in Martinsburg, W Va., March 14–16, 1950.
The guidance suggests handling chronically late couples by inviting them with other guests at a different time or planning meals that won’t spoil if delayed. It advises either scheduling an earlier arrival or arranging flexible dining so the gathering remains smooth.
An aging honorary member of the Brute Council of the Knights of Columbus and another honorary member of the McSherrystown Fire Company are noted. Recent visitors to the Zacharias home include Oscar Weller Nelson Bly from Baltimore and Louise Sagar from Philadelphia, with other locals listed. Dinner guests May 30 at the Baumgardner home include Frailey Codors Gillelan Moser and Moore families from Emmitsburg and Baltimore residents.
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