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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
9
The Post Office Department ruled a fishing contest a lottery, barring its use of mails, prompting Congress to consider bills arguing that landing a fish is a skill not luck. Representative Ramsey leads inquiries as angling lore and legal arguments collide over eligibility and chance.
A 1950 Frederick diary notes extensive city improvements under Mayor Lloyd Culler. Water supply, modern sewer system, widened resurfaced streets, housing for colored and white alike, parks, and recreation facilities have been added or upgraded across the corporate limits. Residents praise the mayor as a “grand gentleman” and express gratitude for his long service to a more liveable city.
Frederick County lags in a nationwide drive to promote United States Savings Bonds. A prominent banker defends thrift, urging continued bond purchases as a safeguard for independence and sound government finance, urging citizens to set aside income and invest.
In a letter to the editor Lloyd Culler’s retirement is praised as a lifetime record of achievement and devotion. The writer, a former Board of Aldermen member, commends Culler’s honesty, ability, and judgment and says his actions served Frederick’s best interests, calling his tenure a civic monument.
An eastern college displays a Latin motto about not loitering in corridors. The piece argues corridors hinder progress, urging focus in rooms and offices to achieve lasting success in law, medicine, teaching, or banking. A club scene shows dialogue about diligence versus risk of idle chatter.
Fifty years ago columns from The News report on the first class day exercises at a male high school with speeches by Earle B. Woolf and students CLM Der EL P Sappington FW Cramer Garrett Don Cameron DeGrange. The Kindergarten Association plans a 40 pupil program opening in October at a former United States Hotel site opposite the B and O station. George A Paisley reports a 10 carp weighing 12 4 pounds caught at Black Rock on the Monocacy. A false fire alarm unsettles the town as a reel demonstration highlights speed. Wheat prices rise on the Baltimore market closing at 80 cents per bushel, up three and a half cents in two years.
From June 19 1930 a recap notes a fatal bridge collapse at Frederick Junction where three workers died and seven were injured the mayor and aldermen discuss green bag appointments and lights a White Way plan. Rotary Club hears Lucius S Storrs Baltimore head of United Railways on future street railway systems Montgomery County population rises to 49055 from 34921 several years earlier.
Washington Daybook reports ongoing friction between Congress and the Veterans Administration over GI Bill education rights and rehab training, naming VA officials and legislators. It also sketches a Colorado senator’s scheduling chart for the Western Baseball League and comments on anti-smear sentiment in Congress plus columns on Dorothy Dix advice and reader concerns.
Anna Mary Stull married Kenneth C. Snyder at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church Utica with Rev Roy C Snyder and Rev Merle Sollinger officiating. Attendants included Merhle Ecker as matron of honor and Edna Underwood Ellen Spinner as bridesmaids. After ceremony a reception at the bride's home followed by a Virginia honeymoon.
Miss Betty Irene Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs C Cyril Klein of Boston and Frederick wed John Sebastian Derr Jr Saturday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick. The gown was heirloom satin with a cathedral train and silk Chantilly lace veil. A reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel and the couple left for a month long honeymoon.
The marriage of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Saffit and Martin Claude Spessard occurred Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Hagerstown. Rev Dr Raymond Wilhelm officiated before palm and candle arbors. Bride wore white lace organdy with blue sashes. groom's parents attended, and a reception followed with organ recital. The couple plan a Wake Forest stay after a honeymoon.
Anderson Indiana, June 18 NEA Service correspondent Peter Edson reports on the American Guard, a bipartisan reform movement rooted in Anderson business circles amid labor and political tension. Leaders claim independence from the Chamber of Commerce, while CIO and local Democrats denounce it as fascist or Republican-leaning. The group formed from a mix of Democrats and Republicans, amid battles over tax and labor bills, a strained school system, and disputed city governance including a proposed $6 million power plant bond and a push for civil rights measures. The movement seeks political reform through democratic processes as industrial and political forces shape Madison County affairs.
A compact compilation of biblical verses and literary lines from Ezekiel Proverbs Whitman and Spurgeon. The collection links trial condense condemnation crown wearers heaven laborers and near devotion to God through enduring work and faith.
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