Rhoderick Renamed Governor Lane's Education Board Retained
Governor Lane keeps George C Rhoderick Jr on Frederick County Board of Education amid partisan balance concerns. Rhoderick, a Republican, has served two six year terms and been president for three years, with praised leadership during a major expansion and large school construction funding.
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Lane
George C Rhoderick, Jr
Board of Education
Rhoderick
Nice
O'Conor
Middletown
Frederick County
Postman Ringing Once Highlights Postmaster Strain
A New York Times reflection rails at Postmaster General Donaldson for reducing mail deliveries amid rising costs and growing deficits. It notes government spending abroad and on domestic programs, urging May to bring better times and spring imagery as a rebuke to curtailment of mail service.
No Status Quo as Nations Push Change
A quotation from N. A. Lufburrow remarks that modern nations reject any status quo as rapid invention drives continual change. He notes the current era experiences speeds of transformation faster than ever, leaving little room for stability or complacency.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Birds protectors praise starling and other birds in garden appeal
A Maryland reader argues for protecting birds like the English Sparrow, Starling, and Purple Grackle, noting their role in destroying beetles, caterpillars, and pests. She cites Robins and other species as helpers, rebuts fruit-damage claims, and recalls a Utah bird monument story tied to pioneer survival during cricket plagues.
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News
Salt Lake City
Utah
Laos
Salt
Strong local talent presents Esmeralda at Opera House
A homegrown company staged the comedy Esmeralda at the Opera House before a large audience with a cast similar to a prior performance. Other items note a Norfolk astronomy class trip for a May 2010 total eclipse, Mrs. Richard Storm injuring her ankle, a city musical and literary recital, a physical culture class performance, and the canal boat of Standard Lime and Stone sunk near Seneca with loss of 2,000 bushels of lime and cargo.
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Esmeralda
Apple
Woman's College
Norfolk
Richard Storm
Soutit Market Street
City Opera House
A. S. McDaniel
George Ed. Sinth
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Seneca
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News May 3 1930
Twenty years ago in Middletown district enumerator William G. Reeder completed a 19 day canvass on foot. Thieves looted the general store of Millard W. Hickman Doubs rifling the safe and stock about 200 dollars. Mrs Jennie A Harbin of Washington sold property on Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights to Harry L Ebert for hotel use. About 250 fathers and sons attended the annual Father and Son banquet a Boys Week feature in Caoblentz Hall Hood College. Carl ils Pa magician performed tricks and mind reading Joseph D Baker spoke briefly.
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William G. Reeder
Middletown
Millard W. Hickman
Doubs
Jennie A. Harbin
Washington
Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock Heights
Harry L. Ebert
Caoblentz Hall
Hood College
Carlisle
Joseph D. Baker
Civil Service on edge over Hoover reforms and super grades
Washington May 3 The Hoover Commission proposes sweeping changes to Civil Service classifications risking a power shift away from the Civil Service Commission. Congress already created 400 super grade posts with salaries up to 14 000, while the CSC resists taking on broad classification duties. Public opposition rises as Postmaster General Donaldson faces pressure over residential mail cuts amid House and Senate bills. A separate note warns of the Hoof and Mouth Disease campaign’s looming critical phase in Mexico and its impact on beef prices and agriculture, with vaccination and quarantine measures planned.
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Reed Ralaine Washington
Civil Service
Commission
Hoover Commission
Civil Service Commission
Congress
GS-16
CSC
Jesse Donaldson
House
Senate
Ed Gossett
Texas
Donaldson
High Reef
United States
Onthvesk O
Mexico City
Mexico
U.S
Department of Agriculture
Congressional
Globe Lynd
Baruch urges full time national security board and mobilization plan
Bernard Baruch warned that war preparedness requires an ongoing national security board, a ready industrial mobilization plan, and expanded intelligence agencies. He questioned whether the government and public have sufficient information to judge threats, and urged unified allied strategy for a prevent-war program beyond military measures.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
Iran
National Security Council
Council
United States
Russia
America
Britain
China
Southeast Asia
Mr. Baruch
White House
Ordy
Conflicting Views On Social Security Lifted By Congress
NEA correspondent reports hearings in Congress debating retirement ages and how to fund expanded social security. Proposals include tax changes, higher payroll bases, and benefits for workers past 65, with debate over long term solvency and policy direction.
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Congress
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
House
Senate
U. S
Walter Reuther
Miss Frederick Winner To Go In State Finals
The Miss Frederick pageant plans on sending its winner to the Miss America State finals in Baltimore at the Lyric Theatre on June 24. The local Optimist Club and civic groups back the June 9 pageant at Frederick High School to select a representative aged 18 to 27.
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Miss Frederick
Optimist Club
C. Lease Bussard
Frederick
Frederick County
Atlantic City
Jacque Mercer
Phoenix
Ariz
Mr. Bussard
Along The Potomac To Washington By J Glenn Beall
Rep 6th Maryland district notes waste of government funds in farm programs. Cites Farm Bureau and Farmers Union concerns over misused funds and Brannan policy. Addresses butter price supports and storage surpluses. Briefly compares proposed socialized medicine to England’s plan and costs.
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J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Washington, D. C
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farmers ‘Man
Farm Bureau
Minnesota Production and Marketing Administration
St. Paul
Brannan
Secretary of Agriculture
Farmers Union
American Butter Institute
England
Side Glances on a Veteran, Lands for Bethesda Park
A tubercular veteran was admitted to a Veterans Administration Hospital for treatment and his condition worsened before care was provided. A bill is introduced to authorize the Agriculture Secretary to convey 32 acres in Bethesda from the former Animal Disease Station to the Maryland National Park and Planning Commission for public park or playground use. A project to extend electric lines in Garrett County requires State Forester approval due to forest land involvement. a meeting between power company officials and the forester is planned with work expected to begin soon.
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Veterans Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Maryland National Park and Planning Commission
Bethesda
Garret County
Maryland State Forest
State Forester
Power Company
Frederick Art Club Elects Officers at April Meeting
The Frederick Art Club elected officers unanimously at the April 27 meeting hosted by Mrs. LeRoy D. Fothergill. New president is Mrs. Grace Beard Young, with vice presidents Miss Mary E Rhoads and Miss Helen L. Smith, and other officers named. A program on San Francisco and Los Angeles art was presented by Mrs. Clary and Mrs. Tyson. The next season finale will be May 18 with a buffet supper and entertainment. 1,783.20 major crimes were committed in the United States during 1948.
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Frederick
Hattie Waillet
Bruce Crist
Edith Miller
Lewis Doty
Thomas Saffit
Irving Staley
Florence Figenbrock
Robert &. Clapp
George B. McCleery
Young
Hammond Clary
Robert S. Tyson
Clary
San Francisco
Tyson
Los Angeles
C. Howard Young
East Church Street
Civitan Club Antique Show Set for May 10 to 13
The Civitan Club will sponsor its third annual Antique Show at the State Armory from Wednesday May 10 through Saturday May 13. John L Ponton is committee chairman with J C Russell and wife of Lenoir NC as business managers. Dealers from Connecticut and Massachusetts join many from nearby states. tickets offer four day access, with proceeds funding the Civitan organization’s civic projects.
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Civitan Club
State Armory
John L. Ponton
J. C Russell
Lenoir
N. C
Pointe
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Helder
Civitan
Thought Railroad Accident On Route 15 Stalled Freight
Floyd J. George of Cantor, Maryland drove onto the Baltimore and Ohio rails at Lime Kiln on Route 15. His car became stranded for about a car length, delaying a westbound freight for ten minutes at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday. State Police noted quick actions by Point of Rocks dispatchers and crossing watchman Carroll Dorsey to halt additional trains. A tow truck removed the vehicle, and State Trooper Dr. Tucker investigated.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Lime Kiln
Floyd J. George
Point of Rocks
Carroll Dorsey
Start
Frederick Junction
Dr. Tucker
Jousting Highlight At Townson College Towns Fair
A Townson college town fair features a jousting tournament starting Saturday as part of the Gaucher alumnae, students and faculty event. Frederick County will be represented by Bernard Offutt of the Silver Bit Riding Club in Petersville. Other events include art sketches by Richard Lahers, a dog obedience demonstration with six trained animals, a May Queen coronation and chicken box suppers in the evening to raise money for the building fund.
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Nann
Gaucher
Townson
Frederick County
Bernard Offutt
Silver Bit Riding Club
Petersville
Frederick
Richard Lahers
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