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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
4
Soldiers headed for combat shift reading from mystery and light fiction to books on arts, history, biography, sociology, philosophy and useful articles. They aim to advance studies, resume education, and prepare for careers, viewing military service as training for mind and body and future citizenship.
A New York Times style column discusses how potato subsidies ended in 1848, triggering a black market as prices rose and supply dwindled. It notes northern crops, speculative pricing, and the impact on housewives, farmers, and retailers. The piece then wanders into light, humorous questions about gardening, birds, and seasonal changes.
MAL BOYLE argues in a New York column that Easter Parade shows men as faded figures while women dominate the fashion showcase. He recalls past male prominence and warns of a growing male rebellion as fathers consider boycotting the event to stay home and watch television.
GETTYSBURG Pa May 1 The Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary board elected Rev Francia B Reinberger pastor of Trinity Lutheran Camp Hill a professor of practical theology to replace Old Dorm with a new dormitory He will fill the vacancy created by the June retirement of Rev Dr Harvey D Hoover A Dickinson College graduate class of 1940 and seminary graduate 1943 he previously served Walkersville Md and has led Camp Hill church for five years He is married with one child duties to begin next fall.
A quip cites Isaiah 3 14 condemning Zion daughter vanity and dangling or strutting gait. It contrasts with Duclos remark that pride of heart links to honesty and manners, while birth and rank pride fools. The pair presents religious and secular critiques of pride and social display.
Fifty years ago column reports the elm tree by Carroll Creek near East Patrick Street blown down in last September's storm. The trunk remains on the bank as it was, while the rest was cut for firewood. George Brengle denies accepting a police post, preferring to stay at City Hotel pool room as negotiations proceed. Fresh produce arrives with prices unclear and promising strawberry harvest. Furniture for the Masonic Temple arrives. lodge room pieces placed, including a cherry altar with red plush cushions and lodge insignia.
A blaze on the Lasson King farm drew 1,200 autos and over 4,000 spectators, causing extensive damage estimated at 20,000 dollars. Rev Frederick H Knubel, president of the United Lutheran Church of America, to speak at the 25th Frederick County Lutheran Sunday School reunion at Braddock Heights on June 15. Frederick proper inspection committees conduct final passes led by W Barigis Storm. two weeks into a Frederick survey. Alvin G Quinn and Maz Fisher, of the local YMCA, end Tri-Law service regs in Magertees.
Roger W Babson argues for grass roots reform rooted in individualism and moral rejuvenation. He recalls Cooleys two views of a man as social group member or rugged individual, extols the old red schoolhouse and farm training, and urges children to grow a home garden to build character and self-help.
Bruce Wright recounts a Glasgow woman who hid broken glass to protect barefoot children from harm. A policeman asks what she found, she reveals the glass and explains the need to shield children from sharp shards on hot days. The piece reflects on sacrifice and faith in daily duty.
Washington May 11 The Pine ruling returns the steel controversy to the bargaining table as unions and companies must settle by collective bargaining. It denounces the seizure as illegitimate and calls for constitutional respect while warning that emergency measures could imply broader political stakes and possible impeachment questions for President Truman.
The Alpha Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi will honor a local woman as First Lady of the Year at a reception at Evangelical Reformed Church next Thursday at eight. The identity remains secret until introduction. The local woman is chosen from nominations by secret nominators among business and professional people.
Eight Methodist charges unite in the Mount Airy Sub-District for a Saturday Youth Fellowship Institute and annual banquet at Montgomery Methodist Church, Ciag Ellsville. Rev Paul E. Boni leads two sessions on Christian Vocations and MYF camp planning, with registration at 10, opening assembly at 11 and lunch at noon.
Washington May 1 President Truman faced sharp criticism after seizing the steel mills to avert a strike amid wage disputes. He argued constitutional powers, rejected Taft Hartley, and lawmakers debated impeachment as courts challenged the action. The steelworkers ultimately went on strike as government intervention intensified.
Three damage lawsuits rooted in a Route 40 crash were heard in Circuit Court this morning before Associate Judge Patrick M. Schasuffer. Summers seeks 6000 plus damages for two suits. Miss Crane sues Summers for 15000 for personal injuries. The Industrial Insurance Company joins Summers and Mrs Summers as plaintiffs against Miss Crane. Counsel included McSherry duo and Clapp for Summers party and Nikirk and Sheffield for Miss Crane.
The Civil War Round Table of Chicago will conduct its second annual battlefield tour from June 11 to 23 visiting Martinsburg Charlestown Harpers Ferry Sharpsburg Frederick and the Gettysburg Antietam battlefields. About 200 members plus representatives from sister groups will travel by special rail and bus tours with talks by Dr Otto Eisenstein and leaders Elmer Gertz Seymour Frank and Hal Hixson.
Milledgeville and Westminster visitors stayed with the Franklin and Wantz families near Union Bridge. The Moccasins of Lanack and Sampson AF Base families toured the Fogle home near Oak Orchard. Kenneth George Houck was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital with parents Kenneth Smith Houck and Grace Lorraine Meeker. Charles Reeder and family celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary May 2. Allen Mullan USN earned aviation structural mechanic third class through a fleet wide exam. John F. Dunnington USN reported for radio operation training at Norfolk. Local transfers and gatherings tied to Union Bridge and surrounding communities.
Among the sick, nine year old Bonnie Joan Crum daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Crum Route 1 Frederick Memorial Hospital she had tonsils and adenoids removed and returned home Saturday recovering satisfactorily. Luther Main Frederick Route 3 underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital cannot receive visitors several days. Marshall H Stockman 308 West South Street patient 13 days improving nicely under observation and treatment. Alvey D Young moved from University Hospital Baltimore to Ballenger Creek Road home by M R Etchison and Son ambulance. Martha Riggits East 20 Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday morning treated and returned home much improved.
Miss Mary Frances Duval Stevenson, daughter of Alfred Brockie Stevenson of Philadelphia, married Forrest Dodge Bowie son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Beall Bowie at Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Collington. Rev. Robert W. Lewis officiated with bridesmaids Margaret Stevens Anne Stevens Dorothy Creager and Mrs Bricé D Duckett. Best man William Beall Bowie and ushers Oden Bowie D Worthington Pearre, Hopewell, Robert Laspeer and A Brockie Stevenson Jr. Also noted engagement of Barbara Ann Odendhal of Hagerstown to Frank Gilmer Siler of Tampa Florida, with Siler a Duke University alum and Timken employee on Army duty. no wedding date set.
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt, the author argues for turning on lights in public spaces to deter crime. Lighted stores and banks reveal intruders to onlookers, replacing older beliefs that darkness protected innocence. The piece links illumination to awareness and safer living.
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