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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
5
The discussion of good music grows endless as many schools of thought persist. FM radio promised a revolution but has not gained broad listener support as CBS president Dr Frank Stanton notes, with listeners favoring AM’s deeper bass and natural sound over FM’s more faithful reproduction.
Byron B. Ler, seaman recruit, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Westland Lee of Route 1 Frederick, is undergoing recruit training at the world’s latest Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.
Fifty years ago the Board of County Commissioners chose to build a bridge at Reichs Ford to serve taxpayers on both sides of the Monoac y river. Estimated cost runs about 12000 dollars. George W Miller, a well known sinner, fell into an open flight of steps at the home of James Donald on East Patrick Street, breaking his hip and suffering injuries due to shade from trees obscuring the electric light. Rain dominated most of yesterday with cool June weather pushing jackets back into use. Col D C Winebrener, a Sixth District delegate to the Republican national convention, left for Philadelphia to join the rest of the delegation.
Joseph D. Baker gifts the city by purchasing a double brick house south of The Acre on North Bentz Street to convert into rest rooms for users of the nearby miniature golf course. Winchester Hall long discussed for county agency relocation to ease Court House crowding. Supervisor G Ed Myers cites a county population of 53 861 an increase of 1 845 in ten years. Cumberland chosen as site for next State Eagles convention with Charles F. Cramer named unopposed for State president. Dwight Collmus writes a feature in Southern Power and Industry about Potomac Edison Company s Riverton power station near Front Royal Virginia noting it completes the power triangle with R. Paul Smith plant at Wil Namenort and Cumberland River plant Cumberland. plant described as one floor operation with aluminum wall panels.
Dorothy Dix argues that a child left alone with minimal toys risks loneliness and poor self entertainment. She warns loneliness fuels poor choices, wasted time, and unhappy marriages, urging parents to teach children to cultivate inner resources and be good company to themselves.
Washington Daybook reports on the potato surplus dilemma, criticizing the National Potato Council and its executive secretary Whitney Thutin for poor organization and lobbying. It cites testing marketing controls from the 1940s and suggests packaging, grading, and distribution as key to increasing consumption while noting political inaction and rising price supports. A separate note covers windup of forestry bills and a June 17 furnace shutdown at Bethlehem Steel Franklin plant after a CIO union walkout.
Washington analysis argues Democrats must enact a new tax law and pursue a thorough Amerasia investigation. It cites grand jury hints and calls for an independent national commission to probe security cases, warning against whitewashing and partisan bias in investigative committees.
Washington June 17 A comic book containing words like vaporous and counterpart does not strike the United States Customs Court as a book for children. The court cited an illustrated Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde adaptation and reviewed tests for children’s use, noting factors such as pictures music and language. Imported books for children incur a 15 percent duty. others up to 25 percent. The report also covers a New Market W S C S meeting with talks on missions and Christian service including India China Japan Korea and Europe.
A jumble of anniversaries and birth notices lists James N Barker famed dramatist and Philadelphia mayor, 19th century economist David A Wells, and other figures with births and deaths. It notes historic events like Bunker Hill, the 1856 Republican convention, and wartime moments, followed by today’s birthdays and a short horoscope describing a stubborn but capable disposition.
Frederick theaters list films for the week. Tivoli shows Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town Sunday to Tuesday with Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride, Fun Big Hangover Wednesday with son and Elizabeth Taylor, The Return of the Frontiersman Saturday with Gordon MacRae and Julia London. Opera House offers Cargo to Capetown Sunday and Monday with Brad Crawford, Dakota Lil Tuesday with Rod Cameron, Square Dance Katy Wednesday, Twilight on the Sierras Thursday with Roy Rogers, and Friday/Saturday Pistal Packin Mamma a double feature with Alan Ladd. Prodori vk presents The Great Gatsby Sunday with Alan Ladd and Pistal Packin Mamma Friday and Saturday.
Hostesses Miss Virginia Creed and Miss Charlotte Smith led a bridge luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in honor of Mrs. Robert H. Pilgram. Numerous items include moves to Frederick by Dr. and Mrs. Pilgram, family travels of the Weinbergs, a graduation at Towson, a 17th wedding anniversary party, and a birth at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Also noted are travels of Georgianna Gitkinger to Europe, a Martinsburg Rotary Club talk by Dr. Wayne Neely, an international institute opening at Hood College, and various local engagements and appointments.
Side Glances notes the birth at Frederick Memorial Hospital of a second son for Mr and Mrs Side Glances on June 15 weighing 7 lbs 15 oz named Brute Franklin. The item also lists dinner guests from Fountain Mills Baltimore Indian Spring Village and Washington and references a Boston arrival for a wedding and a nineteenth anniversary for Alvin G Quinn. The Cooks of Springfield Tenn formerly Rockwell Terrace visit Frederick en route to New York and New England.
Miss Margaret Loretta Clabaugh and Clarence C. Stull wed Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church parsonage in Thurmont. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev. Ivanile. After a short wedding trip, the couple will reside with the bride's family. Announce Engagement Sylvia Creeger and Rodger Burtner plan August wedding. Burtner is son of Mr and Mrs Howard Burtner of Keedysville.
Six residents share opinions on the national question of flying saucers. Some believe sightings real given numerous credible reports, while others require personal observation. One interviewee suggests government missile experiments explain the reports.
Miss Dorothy Anne Schaffey daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy W Schaffer near Frederick became the bride today of Philip Charles Geraci son of Mrs Pat B Jones also of near Frederick. The double ring ceremony at 2 30 pm at Braddock Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Martin Zirkle featured palm and rose decor. The bride wore white silk with jacquard insertions and a long lace edged train, with fingertip veil. She carried a Bible topped with white gardenias and streamers of Walter's breath. Attendants included Mrs Paul Gordon matron of honor and bridesmaids Mrs Joyce Owen Taneytown and Mrs Mary Margaret Wear Germantown in blue and orchid organdy over satin. Best man was Gerald Grabill Johnsville. ushers R James Schaffer and Robert L Lambdin Frederick. Reception followed at the bride's home. the couple left for a Virginia wedding trip. They plan to reside in Greenbelt. the bride will teach in Clerksville High School and the groom studies journalism at Maryland University after air force service.
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