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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1951
Page
5
The fragment shows a 1951 Frederick Md publication with the date Friday November 2 1951 advertising rates and postal details. It lists subscription prices and notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Government plans a 10 percent tax on wagers and a $40 million annual cost for 4,006 new IRS agents. Debate centers on constitutionality and whether the levy would curb bookmaking, given its reach over illegal gambling and broader revenue aims.
George M. Chapline Jr writes to The News on behalf of Frederick Little League Inc to thank merchants city officials and many groups for cooperation that made its first season possible The letter notes community enthusiasm and invites continued support with a meeting set for Monday November 5 at 7 30 pm at Staley Park Field House
Joseph Rhoderick, county Board of Education member, told the Frederick Optimist Club that lack of finances and inadequate space in schools keep driver training out of county schools. He said the program, if started, would be offered in all county high schools, not just Frederick High, and is endorsed by local automotive, school, and civic groups. He cited Frederick city as crowded, with 48 elementary rooms housing 45 to 50 students where 70 rooms of 30 students are state standards. Budget cuts and high salaries leave little for driver ed, he noted, and about $58,000 was cut from this year’s budget. President Joe Doupnik presided. selections by the American Male Chorus were sung.
RELMAN MORIN examines Army troop information and education programs amid criticism. He notes many draftees lack understanding of why they were drafted and why fighting may be necessary. Officers cite limited indoctrination time and the difficulty of conveying complex issues to soldiers. The piece contrasts wartime clarity with postwar doubt and questions about Korea and leadership.
Frederick figures in a 1902 reminiscence with William Reich noted as an elderly citizen who died at his South Market street home. early real estate work and later farming are cited along with a presidency at United Fire Company. The Cloverleaf Literary Society debate on whether tea and coffee should be used by children features W Delaplaine, M Rice, M Stauffer versus H Smith, I Toms, TY Pout. the City Opera House hosts four hours of arguments for and against the Republican parity with speakers Charles J Bonaparte and Col. George A Pearce. a diagram of new precincts and voting places appears. Congressman Pearre pledges to push war-claim payment legislation for Frederick, calling the claim just.
Twenty years ago the Frederick Lions Club won 75 in prizes at the Mummers Parade in Hagerstown on Halloween. Little Billie Burall earned 10 in the children's division with a toe dancer act, accompanied by her father William Burall dressed as Uncle Sam. Four Frederick Countians on a marketing trip to New York City returned: County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker, County Commissioner A. H. Derr, Ernest C. Speaks, and Fred Krantz. Alice A. Glessner suffered a fall at Evangelical Reformed church but was slightl y improved. Cassell Engle narrowly escaped injury when his car plunged down a embankment to avoid another collision, escaping unharmed.
Camp Detrick public information notes show visits and talks by VIPs at Hood College Monocacy Valley Association and an Episcopal church meeting. Also listed are Halloween parade judges, serviceman of the week Robert D. Rodgers, a Dollar of the Week tale, Air Force briefs, military notes on promotions and leaves, and winter uniforms underway.
Analysis argues that royal tours function as a long tradition of public relations for monarchies. The piece notes the current Prince and Princess of England visit amid Britain’s economic strain post World War II, highlighting benefits for both nations and the press’s role in shaping sentiment. It laments the lack of a nation-wide tour, suggests broader American admiration for royal figures, and preserves the image of Anglo-Saxon legends in American imagination.
Funeral services were largely attended for three Creagerstown District men killed when a Western Maryland Railway passenger train struck their car at Loy's Station grade crossing. Charles H. and John M. Hoffman were buried at Creagerstown with a service led by Rev. Koontz Helwig and Rev. Fred Seibel. Palme E. Glass died in Thurmont with services at a Thurmont funeral home, conducted by Rev. Ivan G. Naugle. Interment followed in Blue Ridge cemetery. Funeral directors were M. L. Creager and Son.
Miss Doris L Eyler daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce P Eyler of Rocky Ridge and Willian D Smith of Woodsboro wed at the Evangelical and Reformed Church parsonage Thurmont in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Edouard H Taylor The bride wore a navy blue street length dress and the groom works at Cambridge Rubber Company Taneytown The couple will reside at the bride's home
Mrs Annie Elizabeth C Keeney widow of John T Keeney died at her son and daughter in laws home in Johnsville on Thursday at 8 30 am after an illness of one week She was 80 born in Frederick County daughter of George W Beatty and Mary Catherine Smith Beatty She was a Grace Lutheran Church member The last of her immediate family Surviving George W Johnsaville Nevin O Annapolis 10 grandchildren eight great grandchildren Body at funeral home Walkersville Services Sunday 12 40 followed by Grace Lutheran Church Burial Grace Lutheran Cemetery Funeral director G C Barton
Funeral services for F Farle Shriner who died Monday at his home 213 Rockwell Terrace were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home 8 East Patrick Street Dr Charres M Coldren officiated All Saints Episcopal Church was the officiating clergy man There were numerous floral pieces Casketbeaters were furnished by the funeral home Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery C E Cline and Sons Funeral Directors
Among the sick Mr. Douglas Castle of near Buckeystown remains a hospital patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a second operation on Wednesday morning. He is progressing as well as can be expected. Mr. Alco Fry of Adamstown, also a patient at Frederick Memorial, is slightly better.
More than 120 members and guests attended the Catoctin Club Mas Hallowe'en dance in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. Prizes went to the Stephens and Castie couples for costumes, with Mrs. Davis and Mr. Turner winning other prizes.
Local items report birthday celebrations and family gatherings in Frederick Frederick County. Notes mention Susan Ann Fawley turning four, births of Nancy Susan and Glenn Earl, Governor McKeldin visiting local restaurant, Hood College autumn prom with Lester Lanin's orchestra, and Army family reunions including Pvt. Thomas Keller and Cpl. Willem Keller. Also details on a great books seminar at St John’s College and community oblique updates.
The 58th Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union convention opens with Rev. Earl E. Reading of York Pa addressing the evening session at Evangelical formed church chapel at 2 15 PM. Registration starts 1 30. The day features songs, music by Kin Trumpeters, a 3 15 conference led by Charles H Ward, junior activities, fellowship supper 5 30, and closing remarks by Rev Raymond Marj. local leaders and guests from nearby counties attend.
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