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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
7
The article contrasts lighter music with a sobering government finance update. It notes that from July 1 to May 3, excess spending over revenue reaches 3,019,516,000 dollars, underscoring a sharp fiscal imbalance amid shifting attitudes.
A report notes nearly 399 000 travelers will head to Europe this summer with American profits rising as Tourist demand surges. In France visitors spend over half a million dollars daily, while skiers seek Switzerland and pilgrims visit Italy and Greece. England lures literature lovers as transport limits cap arrivals. CDA MEETING HELD Catholic Daughters of America hosted a social at St John’s school with a travel themed film on the Missionary Servants of the Holy Trinity led by Father Andrew.
A reader asks how to handle a drifting engagement and a competing suitor while desiring marriage and a family. Dorothy Dix counsels patience and warns that rushing to marry can bring unhappy, quarrelsome homes and regrets.
Mr Franklin H Harrington of 464 West South Short entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning for observation and treatment.
Fifty years ago on May 19 1900 local items note dead fish found drifting down the Monocaty suspected to be killed by dynamite. Mr Charles B D Doll to surrender City Hotel management to P E Long for Thomas Harwood owner next Wednesday. Belles Lettres Society debated cremation versus earth burial with negative ruling. Birnie Trust Company formed by George H Birnie Co of Taneytown with 40000 capital and 8000 surplus Edward E Rein dollar named president. Daniel Feigley shows petrified oysters in North Market street window.
The final official census counts Frederick at 14484, up 19 from first figures. The Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church holds its 101st session at Mt Tabor Church Rocky Ridge with Rev R Franklin Main of Brunswick elected president. Thurmont High School clinches the Frederick County High School League pennant by beating Frederick High 6 to 3 behind Bob Ambrose. Miss Margaret Powell Woodsboro to State Teachers College Fredericksburg Va elected to Student Government Association.
In conjunction with the State convention of the Disabled War Veterans a Ripley Believe It Or Not exhibit opened today in a North Market street trailer. National DAV headquarters in Cincinnati arranged the show managed by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tullis. Items include an iron maiden, a shrunken head, and a scold bridle said to be from Robert Ripley’s world tours. No charge, donations to the DAV with a share for Washington and Lee.
Washington Daybook reports conservatives in the Republican party propose abolishing the Post Office Department to create a private mail monopoly under government regulation, arguing cost savings and new commissions. The plan faces party-control questions and awaits a platform decision.
Larry Livingston of DuPont demonstrated progress in chemical developments at Hood College with plastics cellulose synthetic rubber rayon and nylon in Brodbeck Hall. Sponsored by Beta Beta Beta and the Science Club the exhibit ran 10 am to 10 pm today and Saturday with an after dinner program led by Miss Evelyn Fischer and student organizers Miss Phyllis Luddersmill and Miss Dorothy Baird in Coblentz hall.
Joseph Dickman from Library, Pa., says he remains unemployed after a three month suspension by the United Mine Workers. He writes that union leaders block action on the Taft-Hartley act, leaving workers powerless. Dickman recounts his hearing, suspension, and appeals process, noting lack of relief or accountability.
Congress moves to broaden the social security act of 1935 with higher old age pensions and wider coverage. House and Senate bills vary on minimums, maximums, and tax rates, with final compromise uncertain as lawmakers weigh extending benefits to more workers and adjusting payroll taxes.
A set of Q and A items discusses how UN Charter amendments proceed requiring two thirds GA recommendation and ratification by two thirds of members including the five permanent Security Council members. It covers bird molting how feathers regrow and loss impact on flight. It notes the blue whale’s size surpassing dinosaurs, smoking rates in 1949, and origin of Wilton carpets named after Wilton England with 1740 carpet factory.
In Braddock Heights on May 26 Potomac Edison employees from fourteen districts will gather for the largest company dance of its kind. The event in Braddock Pavilion features a dance orchestra of linemen servicemen bus drivers and other workers and includes a cake walk with prizes donated by each district.
Side Glances notes Golda Castle and Mrs Moon rey will welcome new residents and local merchants to a Wednesday afternoon gathering from 3 to 6 at Greg-Will Farm east of Unionsville. Chamber of Commerce hosts greet newcomers on Frederick. Donald L Hobbs US Navy fireman apprentice arrives Newport May 23 after four month Mediterranean cruise on USS Hanson. Charles J Hoopengardner USN seaman arrives Newport May 23 after four month Med cruise on USS G K Mackenzie. Mrs Thomas Altman Linden Hills marks her birthday Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Guy L Nusz Wil son Place announce the engagement of their daughter 1st Lt Helen Nusz Willison Army nurse stationed in Tokyo to California attorney Alex Mechel The couple will wed in a military ceremony at Tokyo General Chapel on May 26 MacNicol will depart San Francisco May 20 for Japan arriving Tokyo May 23 Willison plans to leave the armed forces in July and return to the United States via Army Transport maintaining her Army Nurse Corps Reserve commission.
National Commander addresses the DAV here amid discussion of the first study by the DAV three years ago. Four seek top post for Maryland DAV replacing Frank J. Davis after pre convention meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The slate includes Joseph W. Schultz George M. Bradley Robert G. Koch and Joseph Stiegler Jr. The Maryland DAV number stands at 1380 with chapters in multiple towns.
Hood College hosts Spring Sports Day on May 20 with four geographic divisions competing in volleyball softball tennis archery golf and swimming from 130 to 330 pm an exhibition lacrosse game and a later AA banquet at six in Coblentz dining room awards for individuals classes and teams. Barbara Holsberg Harrisburg Pa president of the AA announces blazer winner and new board members attend the dinner then retreat to Randy cabin for overnight.
The following listings outline the upcoming week in Frederick cinemas. Tivoli shows Cheaper By The Dozen Sunday through Wednesday with Clifton Webb Jeanne Crain and Myrna Loy. Thursday and Friday feature Three Came Home with Claudette Colbert. Saturday presents Tarzan and the Slave Girl starring Lex Barker Vanessa Brown and Robert Alda. Opera House offers Conflict with John Wayne Sunday Pin-Up Girl Revue on Monday and Tuesday Tension with Cyd Charisse Wednesday Montana with Errol Flynn Thursday Malaya starring Spencer Tracy and Jimmie Stewart. Friday and Saturday Over The Border with Johnny Mack Brown. Frederick Sunday Western Pacific Agent with Kent Taylor. Friday Kentucky in natural color and Saturday Renegades and The Fighting Stallion.
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