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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1949
Page
7
Aged estimates suggest forty to fifty thousand doctors and up to four times as many nurses in the United States, prompting calls to expand medical and nursing education. Nursing associations urge public support as high school graduates are encouraged to enter nursing schools to improve health services and reduce doctor workload.
The pastor of a Chicago suburb church launches an annual spring Marriage School to offer modern marriage guidance for singles and couples facing issues. About 150 attendees heard questions on age, dependents, in laws and parental opposition, with questions submitted in person or on unsigned notes. The pastor aims to reduce divorce by educating youth and supporting couples, predicting future statistical improvements. Seven Frederick children will receive braces at a Wednesday orthopedic clinic in the Health Department offices, aided by Kiwanis and the Maryland League for Crippled Children. The group includes white and Negro children ages from infancy to 14, all examined and prescribed braces for cerebral palsy victims.
The Knoxville Church of God will formally dedicate its recently built Bible school rooms on May 21 at two and seven o clock in the afternoon and evening. The services will be open to the public.
Auctioneer Harvey R Lease sold five Braddock Heights lots at public sale. Jacob Wilcoxon bought two for 63 and 60 dollars. John S Ramsburg purchased one for 70 dollars. George W Smith bought two for 70 and 75 dollars. Several dry goods and carpet merchants agree to close stores at 6 pm June 1 to Sept 2, Saturdays excepted. Names include Geo Rodock Co Del Brothers James E Walker Con John Hendrickson Neidig Miller L E Mullinix Thomas H Haller C E Cline Renner Kemp S C Kauffman. John H Kessler Jr son of J H Kessler, Buckeystown, graduates in class of 99, College of Pharmacy, New York City. The News Editorial notes debate on taking two fire engines to Westminster convention and warns against it. Dr D M Devilbiss of Woodville district named health officer by County Commissioners.
Twenty years back items note Howard M. Albaugh injured in a Baltimore Red Men's function trip when his car plunged off a Poplar Springs embankment. A mammoth blast at M. J. Grove Lime Company quarries loosened about 50 000 tons of rock with the blast heard citywide. Increased interest reported in ladies days at Catoctin Country Club, Mrs Edward P Thomas winning a tournament with a net 38. City Opera House crowd of 1500 to 500 turned away at Red Arrow auction sale.
Dorothy Dix answers teen romance conflicts and a divorced mother with ten children weighing marriage, showing the social norms of propriety, parental authority, and cautionary guidance. The piece also reports local club notes and a protest against assessments in Petersville.
Washington columnist TRIS COFFIN reveals that the Polish ship Batory served as a courier for Eastern Bloc interests. Americans Gerhard Eisler and two others connected to Polish officials are cited in espionage ties. The piece notes Polish officials, labor groups, passport refusals, and denounces Soviet propaganda while detailing related desertions and policy commentary.
Fleet Admiral William Halsey argues in U S News & World Report that World War II lessons were ignored and that Japan could have bombed Pacific coast targets if carriers lost Midway. He calls for unrestricted use of weapons, criticizes fixed weapon concepts, and stresses a Pacific-focused naval strategy with submarines and carriers.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports the 81st Congress faces an overload of work with about 2,000 Senate bills and 7,000 total introduced in four months. Fewer than 200 rise to top priority, while 12 key presidential recommendations have been enacted. The piece critiques the congressional system and notes bills unfinished across houses.
John F Keller and Ida M Keller transfer residence on Frederick Buckeys town road to Home for the Age trustees. deed filed with the Clerk of the Court. Marold L Munholland and Alice YW Munholland sell to William R Edwards and Anna McM Edwards a residence on Detrick Avenue for about 11500 dollars, with revenue stamps attached.
Rev. Dr. J. Franklin Haas pastor of Calvary Methodist Church fractured his leg in a Saturday fall at his daughter’s home near Jersey City New Jersey. He was moved from Jersey City Hospital to University Hospital Baltimore where he underwent leg surgery this morning.
The final New Market P T A meeting on May 10, led by President Mrs Harry Horne, voted funds for each room for instructional needs. Officers for next year include President Glenn Browning and Vice President Mrs Chester Stone. A varied program of songs recitations readings and solos followed. The Iris is described as the colored diaphragm of the eye with a pupil formed by a central opening.
Alvey V. Renn was re elected chairman of the Francis Scott Key District Boy Scouts at the annual meeting held at Troop 266. Neimann A. Brunk and Harry Nicholson were elected district vice chairmen.
City police jailed two defendants overnight in a disturbing the peace case. John D. Hughes, colored, of East Church Street, and Dana B. Stout of Baltimore were arrested in default of bail.
Prominent Washington urologist Dr Belt opened offices in the Professional Building this week. He is son of Dr Edward Belt, native of Frederick county and founder of the Episcopal Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital in Washington. He died in the Terra Cotta B and O Railroad wreck in 1906. A new home near Dickerson, called Rock Hall, was built on part of the old Belt place. His uncle McGill Belt, a former Frederick county legislator, formerly owned the property. Dr Belt is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and past president of the Washington Medical and Surgical Society. He has written many articles in his specialty.
Major Thomas M. Nial reports the Occupation Outlook Handbook outlines aviation career prospects. For pilots, demand lags openings but mechanics show strong near term growth. air line expansion awaits all weather flying. Traffic clerks and cargo roles grow. 1947 figures cited with 1953 projections. Contact Bulletin No. 837-2 for details.
The fifteenth annual joint meeting and banquet of the Frederick and Montgomery County Rural Letter Carriers Association and Ladies Auxiliary drew a large crowd at Rocky Springs on Saturday. Kenett Taylor and other state and national officers spoke on association aims, retirement and vehicle maintenance issues, with new officers elected for the local groups. Visiting carriers from multiple counties attended. The women’s auxiliary also elected officers. ARABY W.S.C.S. met May 9 at the parish hall with officer slate and a birthday party for members and families to follow. The Young Ladies Class of Germantown Bethel Church plans a film titled The Man Who Forgot God for May 19 at 8 p.m. in New Tornado Amarillo Texas reports another tornado injuring three and damaging property.
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