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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1952
Page
4
Labor Department data show unemployment payments fell from 5.2 million in 1950 to 4.1 million in 1951, with $840.9 million paid out and 34.9 to 35.6 million covered by state unemployment laws. Employers paid $1.493 billion into funds, reserves rose to $7.8 billion, and the year ended with more people at work and larger reserves.
A Frederick County Hood Club Street Fair drew evident community interest and festivity, justifying the tremendous effort. The writers thank city and county officials and their staff for making the fair possible and for loyal support from friends ROENNA FAHRNEY President.
A British army truck carrying soldiers slid off a narrow road in Dolgellau near Dolgellly last night. The edge gave way and the vehicle dropped about 50 feet into a ravine. Two soldiers died and 14 were injured in the crash.
Fifty years ago on May 26 1907 fires struck two barns near Frederick. One at Wesley S Tull’s place damaged tools and kept animals safe, while another at Tangore Griffith’s farm near Plane No 4 burned completely with stock mostly saved. John Markey forced entry to rescue property. Also noted were old reports of Governor Smith accepting to deliver Woman's College diplomas and Republican primaries in Fred district. James L Kinna longtime Araby Mills head miller dies at 45 from paralysis.
JOUETT SHOUSE, chairman of the national committee’s executive committee, spoke at a luncheon of the United Democratic Women’s Clubs. He asserted that if Governor Ritchie were the Democratic nominee this fall, he could easily become President. About 30 attended the eighth annual consignment sale of the Frederick County Helstein Friesian Association at the Fair. total receipts were 2522 dollars with an average animal price of 76.42 dollars. Mrs. Jennie King, wife of Jesse P. King, Ridgeville Gorist, fell accidentally from an automobile near Ellicott City, suffering lacerations. Hard thundershowers then cooled the heat, though the mercury rose to 1 degree.
Joseph Kolodny, a Polish immigrant who arrived with $7.50 and learned English, rose to head a multimillion dollar tobacco business. He also leads the National Association of Tobacco Distributors and speaks about consumer habits, industry innovations like rescue squads, and the influence of family dynamics on business failures.
United Nations troops in Korea repelled a change-of-pace assault by two reinforced Chinese companies on the western front near Chorwon. The U N Eighth Army said over 100 Reds were killed or wounded in a five hour battle. Communists reported efforts elsewhere with jet activity and rail damage by Far East Air Forces.
High school seniors raising funds after burglars stole $600 set aside for a New York junket. Residents donated generously and the group now needs only 34 dollars more to cover costs. They plan to depart for New York tomorrow.
A Baltimore donor presents ten portraits of Key family members to the Maryland Historical Society in memory of Mary Catherine Key Jenkins. The gifts include Francis Scott Key and ancestors, with a dedicated Catherine Key Jenkins Room funded by Mrs. Jenkins. Portraits by Hesselius, Wollaston, and Peters span 1696 to 1779, with notes on each subject and family ties to the poet of the Star Spangled Banner. The collection features accompanying period furniture and a commemorative clock donated in 1939.
The Francis Scott Key Unit No. 11 American Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting with President Mrs Edna Yelton presiding. A memorial service honored six members who died in the past year and an obligation service marked 10 new members. The group planned to assist the Post’s June benefit show booster program and prepare for upcoming events including Memorial Day at Mt. Olivet cemetery May 30 and Flag Day at Ker grave June 31, rain date at the post home. Delegates to the July Baltimore state convention were elected, with several named as delegates at large to the district, youth and national security committees. An annual unit picnic is set for July 30 at Fishing Creek.
Washington May 36 The Air Force plans to restore a 24 hour civilian spotter system by July after a May 17 pause. Volunteers are hard to recruit and ground observers would back radar to track low altitude planes below 4000 feet, with a five to eight year need before a fully automatic system takes over. Two lawsuits from auto accidents were filed in Circuit Court, seeking damages. Lord Beaverbrook says the Duke of Windsor threatened to abdicate only as a marriage bluff to Wallis Simpson.
Dorothy Dix offers advice on money woes and balancing family with work. A reader seeks night study and trade options for a 27 year old wife with a 6 year old son and limited funds. Dix suggests daytime schooling, nursing as a flexible path, and guidance services from state labor departments and hospitals. Also features two readers seeking love guidance and a note on a Philadelphia social inquiry. Authorities note: monthly meeting of Frederick Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship recorded.
Wesley narrates a diary anecdote about a man who, despite earning two hundred pounds yearly, lived frugally buying cheap parsnips for food to pay preexisting debts. The tale examines self denial, judgment, and true Christian economy in late eighteenth century moral discourse.
The 21st annual All-Frederick County High School band concert will be held Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Baker Park band shell, daylight saving time, with backup in Frederick High if weather fails. The 82 musicians from county high schools, directed by Sperry L. Storm and Charles C. T. Stull, perform Sousa marches, overtures, and popular numbers. The roster lists students from Frederick, Emmitsburg, Middletown, Thurmont, Walkersville, and surrounding areas, detailing instruments, grades, and private instruction backgrounds.
Dr C W Levan, aged 94, oldest Evangelical and Reformed minister and Franklin and Marshall College alumnus, quietly celebrated at North Macket Street. He attended the Seminary commencement last week, marking his 68th anniversary, with recognition from the Lancaster New Era and a luncheon with alumni. He lives with his daughter and son in law Rev Dr and Mrs Edger F Hoffmeier. Miss Dorothy Kern was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower hosted by Miss Joanne Wagner in Hyattsville on May 14 with 35 friends attending in pink and white.
In Pers Ferry West Virginia a group gathered for a shower list reveals many donors from Virginia Maryland and Washington. Those present included Martha Vaughn Alma Brown Louise Kern Dorothy Dunlap and Marion Couts along with numerous Mrs. Richards Tuck Resnick Owens and others. Before the event Miss Kern Wagner and Tinsman from Purcellville joined Miss Dunlap of Washington for a dinner at Mrs Toll House in Silver Spring.
Corporal Ray L. Fink of Middletown Maryland finished the eight week Chief Medical Aidman School at Fort Sam Houston Texas marking another milestone in Army medical training.
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