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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
7
Dorothy Dix counsels a lonely wife to stay, engage in church and clubs, and fight nerves for her husband’s sake. A second letter warns about parental conflict harming children, urging joint parenting and respect. A third piece satirically condemns marrying a much younger widow for money.
The Department of Commerce reports 4,684,900 unemployed in February, excluding strikes. The figure, largest since 1941, signals concern though seasonal factors and coal shortages also influence the idle ranks. Indirect effects hit clerks, train crews, and shops, with factory activity affected by coal shutdowns. March and April trends remain to be seen.
General Omar N. Bradley chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff rejects alarmist fears that the United States would be easy prey in a Soviet war. He says the nation is building defenses to deter and win any assault and urges sensible long range security planning beyond matching Soviet hardware.
Mr and Mrs America may now hope to live to 67.2 years. The average lifespan has risen from 46.8 a generation ago and 492 half a century ago. This sharp increase is portrayed as one of the most extraordinary changes of recent years, comparable in importance to major events like world wars.
Fifty years ago on March 17 1900 the News reports Mrs Jennie Shaw severely burned by a coal oil stove accident in South Market street. George M Shank 79, a Woodsboro district figure and former Levy Court member, appears in a picture. Miss Hulda FREDERICK Brust appointed assistant teacher in Knoxville Public School. Mrs George Killian injured after slipping on ice in East Fifth street yard. At Charles J House farm sale near Broad Run a runaway caused chaos when a rotten post broke. Floyd Gaver rode a horse, the post whipped through the crowd, knocking two down and damaging a wagon.
This Frederick column notes 364 property owners on the delinquent tax list published by City Register Nicodemus. It covers students George Hargis and Melvin Derr of Frederick elected to Scabbard and Blade at the University of Maryland, and Gilmore R. Flautt purchasing 115 East Third Street from the Delaplaines. A wagon aged 14 years sold for 145 dollars at Harry E. Angelberger’s Fulmer’s Station sale.
TV Highlights New York outlines a 35 round championship slated for radio and TV tonight at 10. Featherweight champion Willie Pep of Hartford faces challenger Ray Farmechon of France. ABC radio NBC TV carry the event while NBC schedules Quiz the Kids at 9 30 and Big Story CBS presents Play's the Thing Pink Hussar and World Government. ABC offers That Wonderful Guy roller derby and Dumont airs Hands of Murder.
Washington columnist Reed Blaine reports Maurice Tobin, labor secretary and former Boston mayor, touring to win Catholic votes in the Northeast. He cites church leaders’ social program, aligning with FDR era goals, and hints Tobin could help Dems win New York governor’s race.
A 14 year old girl, Connie Kershner, was struck by an eastbound train at a crossing in Hagerstown. Her right leg was severed and her left leg fractured. She was taken to Washington County Hospital and listed between life and death. The engineer did not see the girl until after the collision, and officials began an investigation.
Washington editors report that a secret meeting among a few coal operators and John L. Lewis shaped the recent CAA strike settlement. The piece warns of a labor price fixing cartel as larger producers and a union dominate pricing, risking mine closures, higher coal and product costs, and broader unemployment.
Despite unseasonable snow flurries a hearty crowd attended Hood College's Brodbeck Hall concert featuring the Walden String Quartet. Bernard Goodman introduced Haydn, Schubert, and Brahms works with notes on style and democracy in music.
The Maryland Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of Samuel E. Bogley cross-bill in Bethesda zoning case. The decision leaves the question of reclassifying a tract on old Georgetown and Green Tremont roads to the Montgomery County Council for final action on whether to retain or reverse the 1948 A to D commercial zoning. Justice delays cited as risk to property rights and equity.
Donald Hahn was ordered to pay his wife 22 per week for three years after pleading guilty to a non-support charge in Peoples Court. The magistrate urged employment to support his wife and a minor child, noting the wife is expecting another child and has no medical funds. Hahn admitted poor work history and using income for personal entertainment. the couple had earlier been evicted for back rent.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for sales of several properties. C Ralph Kemer and spouse sold to Dorsey Griffiths a 130 acre tract with improvements in Ballenger district for about 19500. Herman Main sold to Cecil Crone a residential parcel of about 46 acres in Ballenger for 9500. C Hubert Ausherman sold to Meredith Barger a property on the north side of West Potomac Street Briunswick for about 8000. Executrices of Eva M R Nusz estate transferred 128 West Third Street dwelling to Staley Heffner for 8500.
A surprise miscellaneous shower honored Miss Joan Crampton Monday at Patsy Coran and Doris Ramsberg’s home near Jefferson. A bridal doll centerpiece and color theme highlighted decorations. many gifts were given and guests listed include Norman and Mrs Remsberg and several Crampton and Remsberg relatives. The event preceded Miss Crampton’s upcoming marriage to Robert Remsberg of Yellow Springs, planned for Sunday at the Jefferson Evangelical and Reformed church.
Verona Ohio reports two weeks of revival services led by Mr and Mrs Nevin T R Was key. Harold Waskey and Carl H O’Hara return from a Florida coast trip visiting Magnolia Gardens Charleston. Various residents travel and visit relatives including Hart in Flint for GM Institute and Younkins birth notice at Frederick Memorial Hospital Dennis Charles.
Aubresy A. Nicodemus and Mrs. C Marian Shipley, two City Ball officials, were married Thursday evening at Calvary Methodist church parsonage by Rev J Franklin Haas. Attendants were Mr and Mrs R Leon Winpigler and Dr and Mrs E R Pemsel. The couple planned a week south then home at 714 North Market street. Mrs Nicodemus has long served in the Mayor's office and in local business circles. Mr Nicodemus is Frederick City Register and operator of Nicodemus Paint Store in the M C A Building on Court Street.
Key West Florida March 1741 crowds welcomed President Truman as he arrived. Bars, courtyards, and turtle steak cafes buzzed with talk of Ol Har. He joked about his weight claiming a four pound loss on the voyage. Brig Gen Wallace H Graham noted the president weighed 175 pounds at departure.
About one thousand people expected for the dedication of Damascus High School on Saturday March 25 at 2 pm in the gymnasium. Emerson P Slocum is principal. The two story brick building houses ten classrooms four work rooms a library gym auditorium cafeteria and acoustical gym ceiling with fold away bleachers. A two way communication system and individual air conditioning units in each room are provided. Local and state education officials congressmen and educators will attend the luncheon served by the P T A. Dr Lawrence C Little of the University of Pittsburgh will give the address with students alumni and a Montgomery County Symphony string trio participating.
Milwaukee March 17 a wealthy Milwaukee man and his wife were charged with income tax evasion in a warrant aimed at staying the statute of limitations. Michael Shapiro once headed at least nine Milwaukee companies and Rae Shapiro are named with alleged taxes due possibly exceeding one million dollars. U S Attorney Timothy Toronin said the charges may expand before a grand jury. The complaint cites Mrs Shapiro’s 1943 return showing 25656 income and 9310 tax, while government figures claim 88957 income and 42040 tax due, with similar claims for 1944.
New York March 15 Bradley's top-ranked favorites reached the finals of the National Invitation tournament after defeating St Johns of Brooklyn 83 72. Dark horse CCNY beat Duquesne 62 52. The Braves of Peoria Ill and CCNY face off for the 13th invitation title at Madison Square Garden Saturday.
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