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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

11

Today in History and Anniversaries Spotlight

This item lists notable birthdays and historic events tied to anniversaries. It covers Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Orton, Maggie Mitchell, Robert La Follette, Major Edward Bowes, John McCormack, and other figures with birth and death dates. It also notes events from 1775 to 1950, including the Bear Flag Revolt, U S Marines actions, first nonstop transatlantic flight, and court rulings. The Birthdays section mentions Maj Gen Guther Miller, Robt Seashore, Albert Williams, Margaret Bourke-White, Lew Finkelstein, Henry Harmon, and others with ages. The horoscope warns of grand ideas needing discipline and practical use.

Harriet Beecher Slowe Litchfield Conn William Orton Western Union Cuba N.Y Margaret Julia Maggie") Mitchell New York Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Dane Co Wis Edward Bowes San Francisco John McCormack Ireland Continental Congress U. S. Army Leonard Norcross Maine California U. S Guatanamo Bay John Alsock Arthur W. Brown Newfoundland Atlantic Insull United States Woman's Army Corps Wacs U.S. Supreme Court Italy Romania Hungary Bulgaria Roosevelt Congress Truman Guther D. Miller Army Chaplains Robert H. Seashore Northwestern University Iowa City Iowa Albert N. Williams Westinghouse Airbrake Denver Margeret Bourke-White Lews Finkelstein Jewish Theological Seminary Cincinnati Ype Henry G. Harmon Drake University Des Moines St. Paul Minn

New City Officials Elected in Frederick Mayor and Aldermen

Frederick voters chose Elmer F Mun shower as Mayor with a Republican affiliation and elected five Aldermen, three Democrats and two Republicans, all new. The diverse board suggests independent voting and a healthy balance of power for the city’s welfare and efficient administration.

Frederick City Elmer F. Munshower Munshower

Washington optimism on war prep and new weapons

The piece argues that the United States is better prepared for war than expected, citing talks of new offensive and defensive weapons and faster domestic production. It notes optimism from President Truman and defense officials about meeting any attack with limited manpower and resources, while hoping experts are correct.

Washington Uncle Sam Truman Johnson Achelson Europe

New Books At Arts Library

New items at the arts library include Marchette Chute’s Shakespeare of London a vivid account of Shakespeare’s London life with production notes Velikovsky’s Worlds in Collision presenting controversial cosmic disturbances and their Biblical links Townsend’s Rustics in Rebellion a Civil War reporting classic Read’s childbirth guide Halstead fossil find expanding knowledge of prehistoric South America in ancient life contexts

Shakespeare Lonror Marchette Chute London

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News

A June 4 1900 Columns of the News recap notes Frederick College Alumni Association public meeting with addresses by Jacob Rohrback Alfred Ritter and William Maulsby, Rohrback elected president, plus local inspection of the Hagerstown Masonic Temple. A corn crib fire on John Hargett’s farm near the tollgate tollante on the Baltimore turnpike required water from Monocacy to subdue. Mrs Hargett burned on face and arms. Mrs A S McDaniel's class presented at the Opera House with names of performers. A 20 year reminder lists bronze tablet for Dr Charles W Ely and markers for Revolutionary War soldiers Shafer and Willard unveiled at Christ Reformed Cemetery Middletown. United Fire Company won three prizes in city parade. Sgt M E Katz argues motorists must stop at boulevard intersections, not just slow.

Frederick College College Fall Jacob Rohrback Alfred Ritter William P. Maulsby Rohrback Messrs Joseph WL. Carty Torace CC Yacharras Grayson Bowers W. H. Duvall Frank B. Sappington Jett Hagerstown Masonic Temple John Hargett Tollante Baltimore Uniteds Hunt Hendrickson Robert Gordell Grace Rowe Alice Dean Naomi Hershberger Elizabeth Warman Henrietta McDaniel Grace Zimmerman Janie Birely Sally Firestone Ruth Sappington Elizabeth Bader Lillie Gilbert Mavoureen Williams Ruth Mullinix Mabel Kindler Lillian McDaniel Mary Castle Ralph Radcliff Edith Utz Cyrus Thomas Charles W Ely Maryland School For the Deaf School John Shafer Elias Willard Christ Reformed Church Middletown United Fire Company Sergt M. E. Katz Frederick Katz

Washington Daybook reflects Acheson Johnson feud nearing end

Washington Daybook notes a near end to the Acheson Johnson clash with Acheson gaining a strong backing in State Department morale and Congressional relations. It also cites Truman reaffirming confidence, Johnson losing influence, and Javits pushing for broader civil rights and merit criteria amid military and economic issues in 1948 era.

Reed Blaine Washington Dean Acheson Defense Louis Johnson Acheson Europe Congress Jack McFall State Department Truman

Congress to probe lobbying and government propaganda

Washington reports on two possible outcomes from the House Lobby committee inquiry. It questions integrity investigations of members and flags potential government propaganda scales rivaling Russia. The piece notes that lobbying is viewed differently by supporters and opponents and warns of free speech issues if laws restrain public expression.

Washington David Lawrence House Lobby Committee American Congress Russia Congress Truman Lobby Committee Supreme Court of the United States Congressional Supreme Court America House House Committee

Nuptials At Walkersville Bride and groom wed in Walkersville church

The Walkersville Methodist church hosted the Sunday ceremony for Miss Caroline Alberta Etzler and John Motter Crapster with Rev. W DeWitt Dickey officiating. The couple planned a two week honeymoon to the northern states and will reside on Clarke Place. Guests came from Pennsylvania Washington Baltimore and Frederick. a buffet reception followed at Harold McDevitt's home.

Miss Rosalie Broun Fred to Wed Thomas L. Moffatt

Madison announces the engagement of Rosalie Broun Fred to Thomas L. Moffatt. Rosalie, a Vassar 1946 graduate with a UW MS in 1948, works with the Army Chemical Corps at Camp Des Trick. Thomas, a UW student and former fighter pilot in the Pacific, serves in the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

Madison Wis Edwin Broun Fred Babcock Drive Rosalie Broun Thomas L. Moffatt John D. Moffatt Green Bay Moffatt Vassar College University of Wisconsin Chemical Corps of the Army Camp Detrick Frederick St. John's Military Academy Army Air Corps Pacific Wisconsin Air National Guard

Vacation Bible School At Union Bridge Two Weeks In June

Union Bridge area notes announce a two week Vacation Bible School from June 19 to June 30 in Elmer A. Wolfe High School with Rev. Donald T. McIntosh as dean. The community page also reports visits, travels, alumni banquet, births, visits to hospital, and church events across Union Bridge and nearby towns.

Union Bridge iIne Elmer A. Wolfe Donald T. McIntosh Union Bridge Methodist Church Mary Ellen Ogle Plymouth Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Maryland Lykesville Baltimore Mt. Airy Middletown Frederick Marvin Nelson Clarence Nelson Minnesota A. A. Kelly Gettysburg Dorathe Rinehart Helen Rinehart Washington, D. C W. D. Engleman Maryland General Hospital John D. Roop William Knight Edith Carroll Roop Samuel Linwood Union Bridge High School Basehoar Littlestown Dick Feeser Grace Shank Melvin Shank Catonsville Kentucky Tennessee Carolinas Virginia

Supreme Court erases color line and shore lines

Marginal comment notes the Supreme Court in its last session before summer recess not only struck down the color line in Southern States but also removed their shore lines, asserting overwhelming material power.

Supreme Court Globe Synd

Towson State Teachers College grants six county women BS degrees

Six Frederick county girls were among 125 seniors receiving bachelor of science degrees in education Tuesday at Towson State Teachers College. The graduates named were Audrey Marion Baumgardner Emmitsburg Josephine Amelia Cramer Mary Anna Creager Doris Louise Dorsey Walkersville Jacqueline Lee Keller and Patricia Ann Keller. Cramer was senior class treasurer. Hood College president Dr Andrew G Truxal delivered the address. Earle T Hawkins Hood College president presided and Gov William Press ton Lane Jr presented the diplomas.

Frederick County State Teachers College Towson Audrey Marion Baumgardner Emmitsburg Josephine Amelia Cramer Mary Anna Creager Doris Louise Dorsey Walkersville Jacqueline Lee Keller Patricia Ann Keller Jefferson Cramer Andrew G. Truxal Hood College Towson College Earle T. Hawkins William Presston Lane, Jr

Meeting Planned By Frederick County Senior Council Box Social

The box social committee met at Miss Ruth Ellen Hert's home on June 12 to plan this month's program. The meeting to be held at 7:00 p m on June 21 at Gambrill State Park will feature a box social.

Frederick County Ruth Ellen Hert Gambrill State Park

Ammonia Gas Earpiece Revolutionizes Football Helmets

A new football invention uses an ammonia gas filled earpiece inside the helmet to relay bench instructions to the quarterback on the field, signaling a shift in on field coaching.

Orendorff Hemler nuptials at St Anthony's Shrine Emmitsburg

Doris Hemler daughter of Felix and Mrs Hemler of St Anthony's Emmitsburg married Joseph C Orendorff son of Augustus and Mrs Orendorff of Bonneauville Pa on Saturday June 10 at 9 at St Anthony's Shrine Emmitsburg The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Stanley Scarff with a large gathering The bride wore white satin gown with lace yoke and mitts to match She carried white roses and carnations Helen Seidel was maid of honor with pink gown The bridesmaids were sisters Helen and Catherine Orendorff Best man was Francis Hemler with ushers Stephen and Sterling Orendorff A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home with about 75 guests A reception in the groom's home completed the day

Lucille Etzler Doris Delawter Mr. Pleasant Catherine Ann Murphy Walkersville Sue Carol Adams Flower Girl Miss Etzler Douglas Stauffer Neil Crapster Louis Crapster Rudell Etzler Marion Nicodemus Peggy McEwin Harold McDevitt Pleasant Cranster Clarke Place Pennsylvania Washington Baltimore Frederick Merr! Adams Luckeystown St. Joseph's Hospital Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren Effie Devilbiss Union Bridge Methodist Grand Rapids Mich Berkley Bowman Ira Albaugh Chicago Doris Niswander Maryland Betty Young Thurston Myers Linda Kathleen L. C. Hess C. C. Garner Charles Tyrone Carrie Bessie Garner Howard Frock Doris Westminster Oscar Strawsburgs Orendorff Doris Hemler Felix Hemler St Anthony's Emmitsburg Joseph C. Orendorff Augustus Orendorff Bonneauville St. Anthony's Shrine Catholic Church Stanley Scarff Helen Seidel Helen Catherine Orendorff Francis Hemler Stephen Orendorff Sterling Oren-dorff Ernest Seltzer Main Street McInherrystown Fairfield Farm Exchange New Oxford Fawley—Frye Betty Ann Frye Ralph Frye Lovettsville Lydia Baker Frye Owen L. Fawley O. H. Fawley Fawley New Jerusalem Lutheran Church William A. Wade Carlos Myers Lucketts Agnes Frye Betty Bernice Crown Mrs. Fawley Niagara Falls Canada Lovettsville High School Dietrich and Gambrill, Inc Reid Automobile Association of America Arcadia Air School Florida Arcadia Miller Young Maurice Jerome W. Miller Waynesboro Mary C. Young Knoxville John W. Young Pleasant View Church Mervin Jey Brunswick Liss Ruth Bowlis Jefferson Maynard Hershman Myerville Thomas Moser Middletown Ralph Eckstine Greencastle North Bros Street Mr. Miller Chambersburg High School Waynesboro Auto Parts Jernigan—Hartley Mary Alic Hartley Cliffe Stanley Damascus Stanley George Wilte Jernigan W. E. Jernigan Suffolk Jernigan Saturda West End Baptist Church Si Folk Hev. T. Fryer Mary Lee Powell Lawrence Oliver Lawrence Olive

Side Glances on Weddings in Town and Surroundings

A collection of wedding notices from local families details attire, venues, and destinations. Raines Rice, Alta Rice and Gilbert Raines wed at Browning home in Browningsville with plans for a Frederick residence. Fawley Frye, Reid Stall, Miller Young, Jernigan Hartley and other couples are noted with churches, outfits, attendants, and post ceremony trips.

Berea Couple Wed In Double Ceremony At Berea College

Mass Nancy Daveler daughter of J D Daveler of Frederick and James Bishop son of Mrs Birdena Bishop of Carlsville wed in a June 8 ceremony conducted by Dr Gordon Ross of Berea College Philosophy and Religion. The bride wore a white organdy gown with fingertip veil and a single strand pearl necklace. A reception followed in the Firest Room with cake in double circle design. The couple plan to live at 9 Ninth Avenue New York after a visit to Berea this week and then move to New York City. Out of town guests included the groom's mother Mrs Birdena Bishop of Carlsville and sister Miss Dane Bishop of Hindman plus several others from Kentucky and Virginia.

Jane Bishop Doris Walke Catharine Barn Bishop Berea College Union Theological Seminar New York City Berea New York Cif Ninth Avenue Birdena Bishti Carlsville Dane Bishop Hindman Kis Nora E Thomas Edn Thomas Donald Sanford Robert Sanford Huntington M Ella Wood Newport News

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New Books At Arts Library Collison Jmmanuel Velikovsky Venus Mars Earth George Alfred Townsend Townsend Frederick Countions D. Read Dr. Read Werence South America the News The Storm Johnsons North Atlantic Trygve Lie White House Capitol Hill Carl Vinson House Armed Services Committee Acheson-Johnson General Service Administration Missouri Richard Bolling GSA Jacob K. Javits New Yorker Javits Army George C. Marshall House Foreign Affairs Committee Marshall Walkersville Methodist Church Caroline Alberta Etzler Alvie M. Etzler Braddock Heights John Motter Crapster John Crapster Taneytown Mr. Crapster W. DeWitt Dickey Mt. Pleasant Rosalie B. Fred Thos. L. Moffatt David Buffington Mt. Union Western Maryland College Earl Wilhide Linda Lee County Toy—Russell Robert Russell College Avenue
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