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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1951
Page
5
An editorial suggests extending Mother's Day into a year round project where children form working parties to share tasks and honor mothers. It argues mothers deserve ongoing recognition and that the celebration depends on mothers’ needs and families' dedication.
New York May 12 Cynthia Lowry notes Boyle column on the Murphy siblings who built a business selling VIP services. They arrange luxury experiences from theater seats to celebrity dinners and even dispatch, including securing tickets for Arthur Godfrey’s shopping spree and arranging high end hospitality for corporate officials. Their work now extends to servicing about 40 radio and television quiz shows by coordinating prizes and contestant experiences.
A Minnesota experiment with 300 middle aged men showed that those who walked to cars or did light activity were no healthier than athletic or sedentary peers. Tests tracked blood pressure pulse and heart action across varied activities. Doctors conclude exercise does not guarantee better health.
Fire alarm from lamp explosion at C A Castle residence East Third street caused only slight damage. A horse and buggy were stolen from J W LeGere near Woodshore. reward offered for thief and goods. Alice Osler Thurmont named Maryland College for Women graduate. Centennial Memorial United Brethren church dedication postponed to next Sunday. photos published. M F Shuff elected burgess of Emmitsburg, defeating Zacharias. commissioners elected A M Patterson Michael Hoke J Thomas Gelwicks John T Long Oscar D Frailey and Jesse H Nussear.
At the annual meeting of the Board of Education Leslie N Coblentz was reelected president and Robert L Warfield vice president High school commencements will be held the week of June 8 The Frame Bungalow on Main Street Kemptown owned by the late Clarence E Davis sold at public sale to Raymond B Day for 3000 Eight hundred twelve new voters registered in eight city precincts bringing total registrations to 1516 for two cycles Charles P Mort was elected president of the Vigilant Hose Company of Emmitsburg.
Weekend family visit for Pvt Eugene Myers of Fort Jackson with the Myers and Sagee families. Sunday school program led by Elias Evangelical Lutheran Intermediate department. Scripture by Ronnie Kelly. prayer by George Gartrell. Barbara Hays sings. Iuth lermm church choir attended Gettysburg Theological Seminary concert. Attendees listed. St Joseph's High School PTA met. officers elected for 1951-52. spring Glee Club recital announced. Trinity Sunday Solemn Mass for Thomas R. Kincaid. Red Cross Home Nursing course certificates awarded at St Joseph's. Catholic Students Mission Crusade officer elections at DePaul Unit. Typing class girls exceed 80 wpm. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Webster noted.
Daniel Morningstar 73 of Davis avenue died at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a fall at the A W Nicodemus plant where he worked as a maintenance employee for about 30 years. He fractured his right femur after slipping while stepping off an elevator. A certificate of accidental death was issued by the county medical examiner. Funeral services are set for Monday at 11 am at the funeral home with interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Cora Lee, two sons Henry and Elmer, a daughter Mrs George Brachey, four brothers, six grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alfred C Smith died this morning at two at the home of his half-brother Wm Albert Smith near Cascade. He was 81, a son of the late William and Mary Manahan Smith. Survived by a daughter Dorothy Pryor of Routerville, a half-sister Edith Miller of Thurmont, and five half-brothers W A Smith Isaiah Smith Henry R Smith Joseph Smith and Harry Smith. Body at Thurmont funeral home. services Tuesday at Bethel Church of God, interment in adjacent cemetery. M L Creager and Son, funeral director.
Mrs. Raymond S. Gilbert dies at 67 after a yearlong illness in Woodsboro. Survived by husband Raymond S. Gilbert and two sons Kenneth and Melvin. Services at Woodsboro Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Amanda R. Stull, widow of Clinton Stull, dies at 77 in Graceham, after five months illness. Survived by brother Lemuel Bowers and sister Florence Gaugh. Interment at Hull Methodist Church Cemetery in Lewistown. Infant Charles William Moxley Jr. dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 10 15 a.m. Survived by parents Charles W. and Hilda Thomas Perrett Moxley. Burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
The funeral in Philadelphia began with Requiem Mass at the Church of the Holy Child and graveside rites at St. John's Cemetery. Rev. Robert A. Bozel assisted, with John J. Dinnien and C. E. Chine and Son as funeral directors.
Baltimore residents were callers on Tuesday at the home of Lewis Kelly and Sister Alice Kelly, sharing greetings and news in a small community gathering.
Washington reports show delayed receipts of January 12 messages to General MacArthur in Tokyo. The four Joint Chiefs recommendations were misinterpreted as evacuation plans, while Truman's January 12 and 13 exchanges shaped U N forces staying in Korea. Poor Washington Tokyo liaison echoes pre Pearl Harbor failures.
Funeral services for Walter Hyatt Davis Westminster's leading citizen were held at Westminster Methodist Church with Rev. Eugene C. Woodward and Rev. Dr. Lowell S. Ensor officiating. Davis, a longtime local businessman and community leader, built a broad career from coach trimming to a farm machinery and auto agency empire. He served as a Mason Rotarian and knight of Pythias and sat on local bank and company boards.
Chambersburg Pa May 12 Withdrawn from trial and continued for settlement in the counter courts was a trespass suit by Mrs Bertha A Harp of Frederick seeking 35000 for injuries suffered January 31 1948 when she fell on the pavement in front of the Steinbach store. Huber named owner of the property. Terms of the settlement not disclosed.
After Home Demonstration Week the Pleasant Grove Homemakers Club hosted a beauty jamboree at Mrs. Jack McDonough’s home on May 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Mrs. Raymond Barnes organized the glamour session with demonstrations by the Country Gentleman and advice on makeup hair care and grooming. Attendees and speakers included Mrs. Horace Thompson Mrs. John Solt Jacqueline McDonough Sharon Biser and others while literature on subjects was distributed and lunch was served. Market prices listed include corn at 9 50 per barrel wheat and barley per bushel with barley at 1 45.
Fredérick womery instrumental in Hood College infirmary redecorating will be honored at a Coblentz Hall dinner this evening as Hood Mothers Club forms. Plans included pastel color schemes, new fabrics and refinished walls. An executive committee met earlier at Mrs. Andrew G. Truxal’s home. A short musical program accompanied by Miss Sally Bowers will precede coffee and a business session.
A Thurmont gathering at Mrs. Mildred Eyler’s home welcomed Mrs. Lester Cole of Rocky Springs as guest of honor for a stork shower. Attendees included Mrs. Maynard Lipps and many other local residents, with gifts exchanged and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Kanode announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Betty Jane to Bernard T Norwood son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Norwood both of Frederick. The wedding will take place in July.
A shopper displays a costly new article to a companion, prompting a question about the price. The scene centers on discretion about the amount paid and the etiquette of discussing cost.
Mardi Gras themed water ballet performed by 45 members of the Hood College Rhythmic Swimming Club at Hudson pool. A sailor seeks his lost love through dances representing Hawaii to the U.S. Included are Miss Joanne Kates and Miss Mary Lee Davis as narrators, with several soloists and divers. Repeat showings set for May 15 and May 17 at 9 p.m. for townspeople and students.
Hagerstown May 12 according to W S King manager of the Hagerstown Social Security office there is some misunderstanding of the self employed persons obligations under the amended Social Security act. Old age and survivor insurance is not optional for people who are working for themselves in their own trade or business or as partners in such enterprises. If you are self employed and delay as much as $400 in net profit from your business in any taxable year after December 31 1950 your Social Security coverage becomes compulsory by law. Exceptions include income from self employment owner operator of an agricultural enterprise and self employment income from practice as physician lawyer dentist osteopath chiropractor optometrist nature path veterinarian architect CPA licensed registered or full time practicing public accountant Christian Science practitioner professional engineer or funeral director.
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