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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
7
A letter writer seeks guidance on a jealous suitor wanting marriage after losses, and Dorothy Dix warns that possessive control ruins happiness. Advice urges patience with a younger woman, and to delay marriage until jealousy is conquered. A mother worries about a 17 year old dating a 28 year old. Dix cautions against opposition and to wait until adulthood.
Dr Theodor Heuss president of the West German Republic delivered a hopeful address at the Paris Conference on a World Organization for Brotherhood. He warned against race hatred recalling Germanys painful history and urged Germans to reject antisemitism and follow leaders who pursue a wiser, cooperative Germany with Frane and other nations.
Pi Elmer Solley Stallings, a 56 year old Arnold area contractor and cattle dealer, was sentenced to three years for obtaining money under false pretense. He borrowed 17000 on eleven automobiles within days after selling them in states without title requirements. He claimed the loans were personal notes and vowed to repay, but repossessions ended the scheme.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania June 27 Richard Wagerman of Emmitsburg was fined ten dollars and costs by Justice Robert F Bell on a charge of spreading with a truck.
Local items from The News dated June 27 1900 note Mr W C Koller of Glen Rock visited Frederick by automobile at Market Street speed about 15 mph. Thomas Reli was thrown from a cart at B and O depot and run over. horse frightened by train. City officials accepted Frank T Rhodes Opera House lease bid 725 dollars a year 800 failed bond. Master Bruce Hagan joined F Staub. Maj Goldsborough announced son Ralston admitted to Lehigh University freshman class in technology.
Derailment blocks the line at East Fifth and East streets, delaying Pennsylvanian freight into the city. June thunderstorms ease the county heat with 97 degrees, hail reported near Walkersville. Mr and Mrs Ransom R Lewis host a Cotac tin Country Club dance for about eighty guests with Hagan's Orchestra. Dr and Mrs Charles Mullen return from a motor trip to New York state and Atlantic City.
Washington Daybook reports plans for immediate mobilization of 34 to 24 divisions using reserve officers, National Guard, and regulars to deter the next war while criticizing unorganized reserves. It covers primary results, incumbents, and party forecasts, noting California politics and Warren Nixon dynamics before a McBride reunion in Braddock Heights on July 9.
In Washington on June 27, a critical take on Dean Acheson’s Harvard address condemns Soviet misrule and questions the efficacy of relying on strength alone to compel morals. The piece urges an imaginative, non‑concessional approach to liberate the Russian people via cultural and informational pressure.
Three Republican hopefuls entered the race for the six House seats with incumbents Derr and Alexander filing. Derr, a Frederick high school and University of Maryland alumnus, taught locally and served in World War II, while Alexander, a former sheriff, has a background in law enforcement and real estate. Democrat Gary L. Vilerhack also filed, bringing experience as a truck operator and noted skeet shooter now residing in Frederick.
The Rosewood State School Owings Mills hosted its June Day on June 22 and 23 showcasing children’s projects and a student play supervised by the occupational therapy director. Virginia Weldman, recently named a Fellow of the National American Association on Mental Deficiency, received commendation for her mental deficiency work. Cadet Midshipman James C. Shipley earned his varsity letter in track at the U S Merchant Marine Academy dinner in Kings Point, with speaker Gene Turney noting his promotion to first lease after completing his second class year.
The Associated Press reports severe weather in Crawford County Pennsylvania where wind rain and hail caused thousands in damage. Power lines snapped and trees twisted as orchards and gardens suffered. Nearly 2000 greenhouse windows shattered at Meadville. In Oneida County Wisconsin a tornado with winds to 120 mph ripped a half mile through summer resort areas. In north central West Virginia raindrops followed a Sunday flood that claimed 29 lives. The rest of the nation saw generally fair weather.
Washington reports that the Department of Agriculture will not propose marketing quotas for next year's wheat. Secretary Brannan stated current supplies are ample but not sufficient to justify controls. This year's crop is forecast about one fifth smaller than last year. Quotas require two thirds approval in a national referendum and last applied in 1942.
Rev Paul E Kinsel pastor of the Church of the Brethren was chosen director of the 1951 annual national conference to be held June 12 to 17 in San Jose California. Delegates from Frederick included Ralph Fahrney Ernest Ausherman and Rev Kinsel with other attendees listed. The six day session approved a new hymnal a million dollar budget for missions and education and voted to affiliate with the National Council of Churches.
The board approved a general repair program across many schools this summer with minor fixes and major updates such as new shop floor installations and soundproofing at Elm Street. Thurmont may get a new roof.roads crews may assist Frederick High and others. Ruth MacVean's lunch department equipment plan was approved. The board also received 45037.28 dollars from state automobile license fees for 1948.
A historical excerpt describes mongoloid idiocy as detectable on the first day of life with a list of physical traits and discusses causes and social attitudes. It claims links to maternal age and advocates early institutionalization, noting potential normality in future siblings.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk s office for several property sales. Monroe W Stull sold about 200 acres in Johnsville district to Roland S Harbaugh for around 17000. Robert G LaMar sold about 125 acres on the Toms Creek pike near Emmitsburg to Paul L Beale for about 16000. Herbert S Schroeder sold 211 Washington street residence to Richard W Keefer for about 8500. William E Null sold 245 Washington street residence to Thomas M Federline for about 8000. Daniel L Jones sold property on Willow avenue Har gest Addition to Charles W Strobel for about 7000. Edward D Grove Sr sold lot on West Second street to J H Eccleston Johnston for about 3000.
Tokyo June 27 John Foster Dulles State Department adviser called the North Korean invasion an unprovoked and deliberately prepared aggression. He spoke at the airport before flying to Washington after a Seoul visit with President Syngman Rhee. He said he had a full exchange of views with General MacArthur and Japanese officials and that this would guide future U.S. policy.
Three bird species nest in the same pin oak at the Boyer home on Fairview Avenue. A mother redbird feeds four fledglings while Mrs. Dove worries about space for two youngsters. An expectant robin guards four blue eggs as humans observe from the lawn, with all families coexisting without trouble in the visible branches.
A 20yearold Baltimore cashier Miss Catherine Carter was robbed when a man snatched a money bag containing $487 from the Keiths theater ticket booth yesterday. Police pursue suspect as Cardinal Spellman calls for prayers for Korea.
Franklin E. Biffle, 21, of Thurmont, was sentenced to thirty days in the local jail after a guilty verdict for exceeding 70 mph on Route 49 near Frederick. State Troopers Rouzee and Mutchner testified pacing speeds up to 85 mph. Biffle claimed the 1938 Chrysler could not reach 85 and said he did not know the cruiser followed. Collateral forfeitures and several traffic fines for other listed defendants were recorded. Arrests were made by Troopers Mutchner, Rouzee and R. A. Myers.
Rev Alfred Roger Gobbel will be installed as pastor of Manor Lutheran Parish at St Mark's Doubs next Sunday evening at seven. Rev J Frank Fife will officiate. Charges to pastor and congregation will be delivered by named pastors from Grace Lutheran Westminster and St Luke's Baltimore. An informal reception follows. Manor parish includes St Mark's St Matthew's and St Luke's at Point of Rocks. Officers listed: L Elmer Brown president, William H Renn secretary, L Rayhu Specht treasurer.
Miss Maxine Green of Lewistown will be secretary of the national Future Homemakers of America at the second annual nation convention in Kansas City June 28 to July 1. A 1950 Frederick High School graduate, she led the local FHA chapter and Maryland State Association, was in Glee Club and Future Teachers of America, and worked part time in a department store. About 2,000 delegates from 45 states Puerto Rico and Hawaii are expected. theme is Today’s Youth Are Tomorrow’s Homemakers with sessions, Parade of Regions, panel discussions, foreign speakers, and a banquet with floor show. Miss Green is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Green of Lewistown.
San Bernardino California June 2 doctors at San Bernardino County hospital report the death of a six month old infant born without the ability to perspire. The condition caused high fevers of 106 to 108 degrees and prevented normal elimination of body wastes. This being the 25th known medical case of its kind.
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