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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
4
A historical critique contrasts Marx’s forecast with U S real income trends. It notes the top 1 percent thresholds in 1929 and 1946 and argues wealth disparities did not widen as Marx predicted. The piece labels Marx as a discredited economic theorist.
The 23 graduates marched into the Mt. Airy High School auditorium for the 38th commencement exercises. Dr Andrew G. Truxal of Hood College gave the address urging simple ideals of honesty and respect. Diplomas were distributed by Samuel Jenness with Principal Quentin Earhart assisting.
The article warns Americans not to read into possible peace talks with Communist China. It notes China’s continued manpower for battle and doubts any settlement today. It urges patience and caution, saying the State Department won’t be easily misled and that the fight may continue despite losses.
At Montgomery Hall the Montgomery church hosted a farewell for Rev. Chester Bur Smith Mrs. Smith and three daughters after a transfer to Savage A large crowd heard music heard remarks and gifts of money were presented by Al Mosley The W S C S earlier honored Mrs Smith for hospitality and work The Zonta Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Miss Evelyn Kefauver presiding and notes on the National Conference of Social Work The Philadelphia Zoo tell a story of a mallard duck breeding seven ducklings near lions and the keeper notes the brood with the big cats
Three people were hospitalized at Morgan County Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs West Virginia after a head on collision near Hancock. David Bowlus and Grace Schwartz, both former Frederick residents, were en route to Lime Kiln to visit Bowlus sister in Lorain Ohio.
The United Fire Company of Frederick won the hook and ladder contest at the State Firemen’s convention in Westminster with 52.2 seconds. Juniors of Frederick took second in 53.5 seconds. Lonaconing won the next state meeting in 1902. William Crimmins of Frederick elected secretary. Hiram Hevk of Frederick re elected treasurer. A noon storm felled a large elm in front of Mrs. Garrett’s home, blocking Second Street and flooding Market Street. Northern residents complain of a dirty fountain at Market and Seventh, damaged by stones. Col Buchanan Schley, Maryland Census superintendent, appoints C A Stottiemyer of Middletown to a census office position. Frederick leading Westminster 81 to 3 in a rain interrupted ball game. Frederick players complain over unpaid expenses by the home team.
Archbishop Michael J. Curley delivered the commencement address to Mt. St. Mary's College class noting that Catholic dissidents hurt the faith. In Maryland, Agriculture Department aides inspect yards for Japanese beetle. Mary G. Steadman of Brunswick is listed among Maryland Gold Star Mothers visiting France. Rev. William Owings Stone of Emmitsburg is appointed deacon in charge of St Pauls Parish and curate of St Timothy's Chapel with duties starting July 1.
New York June 13 Otto Kraus, a top official in the Personna and Pa blade firms, urges better shaving practices. He favors the safety razor for home use, stresses washing with hot soap and water, and using wet cream. He advises keeping strokes short and skin taut, shaving with an oblique angle, and distractions like a mirror image or a favorite photo to aid focus.
Secretary Thomas K. Finletter inspected a U S Air Force base in Korea and met the Eighth Army commander Lt General James A Van Fleet. He dismissed cease fire rumors, calling the visit purely inspectional and praised Air Force personnel morale.
The local Navy recruiting office announced two four year enlistments Richard Elwood Rice 18 of Thurmont Route 1 and Thonas Henry Payne Jr 18 of Pootesville both sent to Bainbridge. The Navy lowered Waves age requirement from 20 to 26 to 18 to 26.
A 28 year old waitress previously from Elkins West Virginia was killed in a hallway outside her Ballinore apartment at dawn after she had called police to eject a boyfriend. Police reported the incident and began questioning a suspect.
Washington notes warn that an announced inquiry into American supporters of China's Nationalist government risks undermining that ally. The piece argues President Truman and Secretary Acheson must avoid implying U.S. backing is hollow, urging broader scrutiny of all lobbies to prevent discrediting the Nationalist regime.
Senator Morse warns against plans attributed to General Wedemeyer to withdraw UN forces from Korea and break with Russia. He says peak U.S. losses would be grave if war expands and urges caution before any action. The remarks accompany Senate testimony on MacArthur dismissal amid Korea tensions.
The wedding of Lola Mae Liller and Franklin Wastler took place Sunday at 3 p m in the Emmitsburg Methodist church. The bride’s gown featured white organdy over satin with a circular train and daisies, and she wore a pearl necklace and a veil. attendants wore green, apricot, and turquoise organdy. The ceremony included solos by Robert Baumgardner and a reception at the bride’s home. The bride is Emmitsburg High School class of ’51. the groom works at Mac’s Barber Shop in Emmitsburg. Wheat note ends article.
Oliver C Keeney died at 10 30 a m at his home in Baltimore aged 74 He was blind and a noted piano tuner who founded a music store in Annapolis and led a family orchestra His services are Saturday at Lansdowne Lutheran Church Burial in Glen Burnie Surviving are his wife five sons a sister and five grandchildren Harvey D Leister aged 51 of Pleasant Valley died at the University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore He was a bus line operator and member of St Matthew s church fire company and Moose Surviving are his wife two sons and seven brothers The body lies at the family home and will be moved to St Matthew s for Friday services
The funeral for Daniel Edward Young who died in Detroit was held Tuesday at 2 from the Lome on East Church street. Rev. Howard J. McCarney officiated with pallbearers George W. Kefauver C. Ernest Keller Amos Keller Maurice D. Coblentz Clark O. Routzahn and C Earl Nir kirk. Interment at Mount Olivet. M R Etchison and Son, funeral directors. Funeral services for Mrs Olivia A Bostian of Taneytown were held Tuesday at 2:30 from C O Fuss and Son. Rev. Glenn L. Stahl officiated. Interment in Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers Russell Martz Charles Bell John Fogle Samuel Harner Sterling Brower Paul Brower.
The bulletin lists several local individuals under medical care or recovery. Rev. William C. Royal, stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage, remains unchanged and critical at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Others include S. Franklin Gardner recovering after surgery, Mrs. Charles C. T. Stull improving after an Virginia accident, Joseph S. Stephens convalescing at home after Johns Hopkins treatment, City Officer James Marks under observation, and Millard E. Crum Jr recovering from glandular infection at home. Frederick High graduate Jack Crum receives his diploma from Principal Harry O. Smith in a home ceremony, while unable to attend commencements.
Rep Ramsay of West Virginia said he wants off Senator McCarthy's mailing list after McCarthy's June 11 announcement of a docu mented picture of Secretary Marshall to be presented on the Senate floor. Ramsay asked McCarthy to refrain from further notices to save taxpayer mail. In a separate note, a public sale in Court House sold the late John F Schrey's four room house at 20 West Sixth Street for 1020 dollars, trustee Charles McC Mathias Jr. conducting.
Paul Robert Wilson celebrated his ninth birthday with Cub Scout Den 7 members as guests. William T. Hood Jr graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute at a June 5 Lyric Baltimore commencement. Cpl Richard F Main returned home and left for MacDill AFB Tampa. Various locals attended weddings and graduations, with church and civic appointments noted across Frederick, MD and nearby areas.
The annual Emmitsburg High School alumni banquet at the Lutheran parish house featured a roast turkey dinner by the Women of the Church and a program led by toastmaster Col. Thomas J. Frailey. Attendees included living members from 1901 1921 1911 1926 1931 classes plus local officials. A memorial tree project was approved and officers were elected.
Ruhr industrialists in Duesseldorf say Allied pressure forces excessive coal exports at high cost, with American taxpayers bearing losses. A Bonn memo to Western allies urges a coal export cut to keep industry and transport warm and running next winter.
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