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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1951
Page
5
The piece argues a looming economic storm linked to rearmament and a call by Mobilization Director Wilson for federal clearances before borrowing over one million dollars for public works. It portrays public resistance to federal control, fears over matching funds, and the strain of defense orders on manpower and material during the period.
City engineer issued permits for seven new residences and a two apartment dwelling plus several conversions into apartments and commercial construction. Notable items include a Frederick County project for a restrooms building at Fair Grounds costing about 6,000, plus office alterations for 5,000 and a 3,000 storage vault. Additional permits cover multiple residences and assorted additions and remodels with costs ranging from a few hundred to 25,000.
HAL BOYLE assesses the Korea stalemate as a Chinese push nears a major offensive. He discusses U.N. policy, MacArthur versus administration strategies, and Chiang Kai-shek's Formosa limits. He notes airpower limits against a modern oriental army and risks of Soviet involvement.
Westminster May 19 the Davis Library building will be formally dedicated Friday May 25 the 78th birthday of Mr Davis who died recently A short program at 3 pm then the library open till 10 pm Work began August 1950 Walter H Davis announced plans to buy renovate the former Methodist Protestant church for library headquarters He deeded a building at John and Main for the endowment Library board members are John A Bankert Norman B Boyle Carroll L Crawford Ralph G Hoffman K Ray Hollinger Samuel M Jenness George K Mather and Gerald E Richter Librarian is Helen Rex assistant Evelyn Mather Mark Twain wrote many plays none became a standout hit nor published
Fifty years ago the Orphans Court in Carter County mourned Judge John B Mills age 77 who served four years starting 1901 and once a Whig turned Democrat after the Civil War. A six year old boy on West Patrick street was bitten by a stray dog while playing with friends. Vernon M Rhoads and Grayson Haller of South Market street remodeled a boat on the Mo Hocacy at Kelmar and named it The Owl. The Centennial Memorial United Brethren church was dedicated with Bishop Kepharrt and Rev Dr Thomas C Carter preaching, debt liquidated by a 8300 collection. Carter County school commissioners planned a brick Union Bridge school costing 4500 to 4800 with 66 by 46 feet and four classrooms on the first floor plus a second floor hall convertible to two classrooms.
Frederick Citys REGISTER ED vote reaches record registration with 6024 voters versus 4816 in 1929. Homer Remsberg reelected president at the Maryland State Holstein-Friesian Association meeting in Baltimore. About 100 attended. The new Ebert Ice Cream Plant on North Market Street opened with a $200000 investment. The validity of a groceries lien law was contested in Circuit Court as a grocer sought to attach ten percent of a customer’s wages to pay a bill.
Jacob Coxey known as the General who led the unemployed in the 1894 march to Washington died at 97 in Massillon Ohio after a stroke. He had long advocated non interest bearing bonds and remained mentally alert despite failing health. His wife Henrietta died in 1950 at 84. Coxey stirred national attention by leading a ragged army to the capitol to press labor grievances and last testified before Congress on his bond plan.
Notice of multiple deaths from the Frederick and Hagerstown regions. Mary Elizabeth Stouffer of Hag erstown aged 86, widow of Ernest L. Stouffer, died after a prolonged illness. LaKeina Baker, 55, of Taneytown, survivor details and church ties listed. Edward J. Norwood, 66, Hyattstown, an auctioneer and former fire department president, died at home. Homer S. Anhalt, 36, Frederick County native, superintendent of city parks, died after 13 days illness in Washington County Hospital. Lula Blanche Brown, 64, of Purdum, Montgomery County, dies at home leaving daughter and siblings named. Funeral plans and burial locations noted for several cases.
Washington reports President Truman’s long held restraint toward General MacArthur. He praised the general at Wake Island, sent public praise and a private note, and now cites the March 24 MacArthur message to the Chinese commander as the decisive factor in dismissal. The piece outlines differing views on whether the letter and UN/JCS roles justified the firing and hints at forthcoming Senate inquiries into peace terms, military policy, and accountability.
Raymond J. Rankles, 63, of Claggettsville, died of a heart attack about 4 pm Thursday while helping to dig a well near Quince Orchard in Montgomery County. Medical Examiner certified natural causes. Survived by wife Myrtle I. Runkles and others.
Miss Joan Dalrymple 16 of Damascus dies from injuries in a car crash. Funeral services Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Damascus Methodist Church with Rev. A Colel Osteen officiating. Interment in church cemetery. She was a Damascus High School junior. Pallbearers will be classmates. Survived by parents George B. and Frances M. Dalrymple, brother Robert M. Dalrymple of Syracuse, and maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary A. Pace of Washington. Body at Olin L. Molesworth funeral home in Damascus.
A compact moral note contrasts Exodus guidance against stealing with a quote from J Petit-Sena. It asserts motive over gain, warning that dishonest wealth lacks value while a clear conscience is priceless. The piece frames ethics in brief aphorisms.
Mr Grayson E Bowers of Court Square will observe his 80th birthday on Sunday with a family dinner at his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Martin L Bowers home near the city. Miss Doris Jean Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Lee near Urbana will celebrate her tenth birthday on Sunday. Invitations issued for June, 2 Wedding. Mrs William H McKimmy near Dickerson has issued invitations for the wedding of her daughter Betty Lee and Elliott Ashley Soule son of Mrs Samuel E Soule Plainsboro N J and Frederick. The ceremony will be at Calvary Methodist church on June 2 at two oclock in the afternoon. A son was born May 9 to Mr and Mrs Walter S Johnson Mr Airy. Mrs Johnson and son have returned from Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Side Glances lists 18 and 17 year service honorees at a dinner with one minute of silence, door prizes, and catering by M J Croghan. The report also covers a Peter Pan Inn dinner dance for B nai Brith, travels of Carl Mullinix and family, births in local homes, and assorted moves and visits among Thurmont residents.
Mary Lee Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Arthur Berry of Richmond and Sykesville will marry Richard Edward Perce son of Mr and Mrs Emmet Irvin Perce of Richmond. The ceremony is set for Saturday June 2 at 2 30 p m at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Richmond.
The origin of taps is uncertain but likely tied to the earlier practice of tapping a drum to signal lights out. It evolved into the name taps or simply taps, and is played at Army lights out and at military funerals.
At the Francis Scott Key Hotel a group of 16 professional and executive women formed a Frederick Soroptomist Club. Grace Harp Spurrier was chosen first president with Dr. Louise Rathstein as vice president and other officers including Edythe E. Smith recording secretary Lorraine Shuff corresponding secretary Margaret Dailey treasurer and Haze Caldwell Mamie Boyle as board members. Charter members include Maude Kefauver Amatha Stern Louise Sebold Carolyn Phillips Pearl Nusbaum Catherine Fisher H J Summers Evelyn Hutson and Florence Sorrentino. Installation is scheduled for June 29 with Soroptimist helpers Edith Claud Jarvis Mar Hanley and Melia Turner assisting.
In Houston on May 19 the Geneva Federation of Women’s Clubs ended its 60th annual convention with 1558 delegates from four states and DC. They approved universal military training for 18 year olds, discussed school and Selective Service views, and heard speakers on Western Europe cooperation and world peace terms.
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