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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

11

Birthday Surprise for 80th Engle at 411 West Patrick

Frederick county resident Mr. Engle was feted at home 411 West Patrick Street on Sunday May 1 for his 80th birthday observed May 3. Present were Mrs. Engle and many relatives including the Stockmans Ramsburgs Thomas Bru bakers Cortrights and others in a warm family gathering.

Engle Frederick County West Patrick Street Vida Shaw Bernard Engle Claude Cortright Fred Brubaker Ruben Stockman Millard Stockman Reba Ramsburg William Thomas Doris Shaw Leona Brubaker Janice Cortright Mary Thomas Kenneth Shaw Jerry Brubaker Richard and David Stockmaan Cephius Thomas Robert and Ee Ramsburg Donald Lecank

Civilizing The Atom And Its Industrial Promise

Westinghouse in Pittsburgh leads a push to civilize atomic power with isotopes aiding medicine and science. An atomic engine big enough to run a warship is projected within six years, and industry seeks broader, safer uses under Atomic Energy Commission guidance.

Westinghouse Electric New Atomic Power Division Pittsburgh Lord Acton Nagasaki Hiroshima Westinghouse Industrial Advisory The Atomic Energy Commission

Rattlesnake Roundup Draws Hunters to Okeene

The International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters held its tenth annual roundup near Okeene Oklahoma. Hunters collected live rattlesnakes for sale to zoos for flesh and venom, paying 30 cents per pound for the snakes. Only two bites occurred with no lasting harm.

International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters Okeeene Okla

Domestic help shifts with economic cycles amid wage woes

The New York Labor Department notes a downturn in domestic employment as pay and conditions deter would be maids. Families facing tighter budgets reduce demand while housewives gain, yet the shift leaves others unemployed. Proctor Vermont brands itself the marble capital, supplying about 70 percent of the national quarries.

New York Labor Department

Letter to the Editor on petty thefts in Frederick

Alice Vincent O Nea l writes to The News criticising petty thefts seen in Frederick Maryland. She recalls losing her camp chair at a Walkersville sale and notes her maiden name Vincent on the chair. She urges exposure of local petty thieves and signs with address and date May 9.

the News Sir Frederick Walkersville Maryland Vincent Dr. Locke Canada Alice Vincent O'Neal Alton Place N. W Washington

Bible Thoughts on Christ's Resurrection in Song

A brief verse noting Christ risen as the first fruits who slept, inviting saints to behold the empty tomb and rejoice in Jesus bearing sins away. The lines echo I Corinthians 15 20 and praise the risen Lord through Thomas Kelly inspired wording.

Christ Jesus Thomas Kelly

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News

A 12 year old colored youth was committed to the House of Refuge after being found guilty of stealing three pairs of eye glasses from Dr. William C Boteler office. He sold them for 65 cents. Emerson Literary Society Frederick College meets June 15 in College Hall. A debate on war fostering patriotism is the topic. A baseball game at New Market ends 11 to 9 with New Market’s Wood and Sponselier vs Bartholows McCubbin and Bartholow. Three local companies likely to enter two to four prize contests at the State Firemen’s Association in Westminster. The Woman’s College graduating class has donned caps and gowns.

House of Refuge Thei William C. Boteler Emerson Literary Society Frederick College College Hall New Market Bartholows Wood Sponselier McCubbin Bartholow State Firemen’s Association Westminster Woman's College

Hoover Visit At Catoctin Furnace And May Day Queen

In a May 11 1929 recap President and Mrs Hoover toured the Catoctin Furnace fishing preserve with four autos in the party. Hood College May Day began with Miss Virginia Dunn proclaimed May Queen. Richard Baumgardner of this city will leave Sunday for New York to rejoin George Olsen’s orchestra before heading to Hollywood. Charles H Remsberg agricultural instructor at Middletown High School escaped serious injury when his truck left a small bridge wall but he freed himself.

Hoover Catoctin Furnace Hood College Virginia Dunn Germantown Richard Baumgardner William D. Baumgardner New York George Olsen Hollywood Charles H. Remsberg Middletown High School

Washington Daybook notes on patronage rules and political moves

Washington Daybook surveys Truman's no patronage policy for deserters, listing senators and representatives affected and noting who gains patronage roles. It covers Alabama Mississippi and Virginia shifts, plus quick quips and Forrestal’s Israel stance. Atomic aid in cancer research is discussed with cautions on radioactivity limits.

Tris Coffin Washington Democratic National Committee Truman White House Senate Harry Byrd Byrd Virginia U. S Mississippi John Stennis J. P. Coleman Department of Justice Eastland Johnson Royal Truman

Eyes For Spiritual Realities In Peter Grim Parable

Earl L Douglass explores how spiritual perception depends on inner purity as he recounts an old tale of Peter Grim returning as a spirit. The piece links clarity of sight to a humble heart and warns that hatred and envy blind us to God’s presence.

Peter Grim Peter Jesus Babson Newspaper

Lifting Berlin Blockade Reframes Cold War Outlook

The piece argues Russia’s blockade lift was a strategic shift toward influencing Germany by withdrawal of troops and ideological aims. It predicts future tensions over atomic weapons and urges cautious diplomacy to build a lasting peace amid rising US-USSR mistrust and global hotspots Iran China Korea Japan.

Germany Russia Iran China Korea Japan United States Britain

Draftees And Vets Guide Highlights VA Payment Glitches

Major Thomas M. Nial reports that the VA still receives about 40 000 premium payments monthly with no proper identification causing wasted time. A mother once sent Johnny's premium with no signature and risked lapse. Kenneth C Royall notes exceptional Army reenlistment rates and new caps on reenlistments. Draft acts remain unused since January.

Thomas M. Nial Washington John Smith Johnny Veterans Administration

Engagement Announcement Through Society Editor

A family informs the society editor that their daughter is engaged. Instead of sending engraved cards, they provide details to the newspaper to publish a formal society note announcing the engagement to the community.

New Ways To Disguise Leftovers Dishes Feature

Two clever leftover recipes presented curry and rice with tomato potatoes and a pancake roll dish. Curry method uses leftover meat onions tomatoes rice and stock. pancakes wrap chicken mix with marjoram mushrooms and peppers then bake to finish.

Music Club Federation Convention in Maryland This Week

Mrs. Robert E. Clapp Sr and Dr Ignatius Bjorlee attend Paris After Dark at Baltimore Museum of Art. Maryland Federation of Music Clubs holds annual convention in Hagerstown at Alexander Hotel with sessions, banquet, Forum on American Music by Hood College's Paul Beckhelm, and junior day events.

Robert E. Clapp Ignatius Bjorlee Paris Baltimore Museum Hagerstown Maryland Federation of Music Clubs Alexander Hotel Paul Beckhelm Hood College Clapp Luther C. Butler G. Franklin Onion National Board George Bolek Baltimore Music Club Baltimore

Two $15,000 Damage Suits Settled Out Of Court

Two damage suits totaling $15,000 arising from a May 18 1946 accident near Keymar in which Helen Marie Eyler was killed were settled out of court. The cases shifted from Carroll to Frederick County. Plaintiffs were Norman E Eyler administrator of Helen Eyler estate and State of Maryland for George B Eyler and Gertrude Eyler. Defendants were William Raymond Wilson and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Damages asked were $7,500 in each suit. Eyler, 36, was a passenger when Wilsons car was struck by a Pennsylvania locomotive at a grade crossing. Attorneys: John Wood Westminster and William M Storm for plaintiffs. Wilsons counsel D Eugene Walsh Westminster. F Neal Parke Westminster. Parsonsi Newman for the railroad.

Keymar Helen Marie Eyler Frederick Carroll County Norman E. Eyler State of Maryland George B. Eyler Gertrude I. Eyler William Raymond Wilson Pennsylvania Railroad Miss Eyler Wilson Pennsylvania John Wood Westminster William M. Storm D. Eugene Walsh F. Neal Parke Parsonsi Newman Railroad

New Polar oid Corp camera shown at Kiwanis meeting

Tuesday evening at the Franci Scott Key Hotel in Frederick attendees viewed the new Polar oid Corp camera that prints sepia toned pictures in 60 seconds. James H. Messersmith demonstrated the slim folding model and members noted the rapid print service while Polaraid Corp advertised processing options.

Franci Scott Key Frederick Ho Polaroid Corp James H. Messersmith Divisio Kiwania Polaraid Corporation

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