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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1954
Page
8
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports on the Army McCarthy era echoes, with sample letters to congressmen, critiques of policy actions in April, and comments on the Korean war casualty lists. The piece notes misstatements to families, UNICEF milk aid schemes, and a reminiscence by Felix Wormser on early tax views.
Western Maryland College in Westminster hosts commencement week May 21 to May 30 with the senior alurant banquet, Alumni Citizenship awards, play Our Town, Holy City songs, Alumni Day on May 29, and the 84th commencement on May 31 with Bishop G Bromley Oxnam delivering the address. The week also includes a baccalaureate service on May 30 and related campus events. MAGAHA FAMILY REUNION The Magaha family reunion was held May 17 at Roy Magaha’s home in Knoxville with multiple descendants attending and planning to meet next year at the same site.
Several farmers in the county report fraudulent dealings by sod buyers and warn others to secure a contract bond and cash upfront before sod is removed. One resident notes he was unsettled by the scheme and urges caution.
Army serviceman P J Roland D Hahn of 1306 West Seventh Street was among a camp group chosen for a Worms Germany pilgrimage honoring Martin Luther. Bishop Hanns Lilje, leading German Protestant voice, spoke. The May Life magazine piece titled Resurgence of Faith covers the church’s Nazi era survival and postwar transformation. Farmers increasingly sell sod to cash in on high bids, with bonded cleanups urged. Informal summer serving notes offer paper and aluminum tableware ideas for easy entertaining.
A historical statistic notes that over half of all US births in 1950 involved fathers who were in their twenties. The finding reflects postwar demography and family patterns of the era.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Grace Reformed Church met with Allen Baumgardner as leader to discuss what it takes to be a minister. Musical selections included trumpet solo by Paul Andreas and vocal number by Dennis Baumgardner, with Mrs. Murray BaumGardner on piano. Scripture was read by Murray BaumGardner. Miss Helen Bankard will lead next Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Henry and Mrs Verson Leach and daughters Carol of Baltimore were visitors of Mrs Grace Carbaugh. Elizabeth Horner and D A Horner of New York City were also present.
The News Frederick Md describes weekend visits by Amelia and Elizabeth Annan’s guests including the Reindolys Hockensmiths and Reindollars with Myra Ann Hess. Garvin family hosts Ronald at Bishop Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Ohio. Explorer Scout Post 248 members took a camping trip along the Appalachians to Virginia. Francis Sappington of Lime Kiln named director of the Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock. A committee led by Sappington seeks juvenile fishing spots for next year at Camp Airy Lake Roger Fort Ritchie Owens Creek areas proposed to balance angling opportunities.
Glade Valley Baker Bakery in Walkersville reports Friday conveyor breakdown caused bread loss. Some loaves over baked while others must be remade, delaying operations per company spokesman.
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