Remembering a brave platoon leader from Shelby NC
Boyle In Korea n, & Bth Army Headquarters recounts Logan Weathers from Shelby, NC. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross for drawing enemy fire on Okinawa, then led a shattered battalion back into combat. In Korea he returned to Chinju, found and evacuated men, and was mortally wounded while fighting a machinegun nest. Neighbors, comrades, and leaders remember him as brave, humorous, and caring, a true officer who inspired those around him.
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N, & Bth Army
Korea
Warrat
Logan Weathers
Jean
Fatheer
Shelby
N.C
Okinawa
Weathers
Chinju
Pusan
Masan
Spain
Ifi
Depely
OSC
Clifford M. Williams
Mansfield
Vega
Williams
Woealhore
Widdw
Willams
Gehvral
North Carolina
Virginia
Get Out The Vote Call To End Political Apathy
In a stark call for citizen engagement the piece laments low morale and corruption in public life, urging Americans to elect leaders who will pursue peace and progress. It warns that unchecked operations economy waste public funds and stresses that public servants must be answers to taxpayers rather than private agents. The text condemns Communism as a major threat and advocates decisive political action this November.
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America
Sell Vale
Strength For Today On Firmness And Yielding In Life
Give and take in life is like a ferry landing where rigid pilings must flex to avoid breaking the boat. True attractive personality blends firmness in principles with yielding in friendships, not overdoing either. A fixed policy alone breeds hostility. a passive approach breeds contempt. Success comes from well planned balance between firmness and yield through thoughtful exchange.
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Bnck
Fife
Ielding
Copvoent Babson Newspaper
Synd.o
Ramblers Vaudeville at City Opera House Delights Frederick
Fifty years ago The Ramblers vaudeville company toured Frederick and drew an oud audience with an up to date performance. A 63 acre farm near Frederick on the National Turnpike four miles east sold for 3500 to Daniel C. Kline of Rocky Springs. George L. Cramer was owner. Elizabeth A C Laken of Lander sold 203 acres near Point of Rocks to Dr. Robert T. Lakin of Boonsboro for 16 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ramblers
Frederick
City Opera House
Daniel C. Kline
Rocky Springs
George L. Cramer
Elizabeth A. C. Laken
Lander
Point of Rocks
Robert T. Lakin
Boonsboro
Mayor Board Open Bids For Fishing Creek Dam Addition
Local notes from The News dated November 6 1950 report the mayor and board of Aldermen opening bids for a five foot addition on the Fishing Creek Dam. Seven estimates were received but no contract awarded. Also included is sale and resale of the Mason Farm near Point of Rocks on the Leesburg highway, a birthday for Mr James Etchison, and results from Maryland indoor miniature golf tournament with players Gerald Riehl and Clyce Null winning cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Creek
Mason
Point of Rocks
Leesburg Highway
J. C. Heflin
C. C. Gore
Leesburg
Maryland
Gerald Riehl
Clyce Null
Links
Wileen Miller
Alvin G. Quinner Heisey
Henry Werk
Hood College Fall Horse Show Winners Announced
Hood College held its annual Fall Horse Show at the Hood riding stables with judge Stanley Green of Leesburg. Winners spanned three divisions with firsts in beginners Kathryn Briwa Hudson Kay Peterson and Joanne Fitzwilliam. intermediates Crystal Gereken and Elaine Green. advanced Jo anne Grahame and Barbara Blumenthal with Blumenthal also winning the musical chairs class and Jean Macdonald winning jumps and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Hood Riding Stables
Stanley Green
Leesburg
Kathryn Briwa
Hudson
N. Y
Kaye Peterson
Mayville
N.Y
Joanne Fitzwilliam
Philadelphia
Crystal Gereken
Tenafly
N. J
Elaine Green
Framingham
Mass
Joanne Grahame
Poughkeepsie
Barbara Blumenthal
New York
Blumenthal
Jean Macdonald
Springfield
Washington marriage license filed for Gaines and Raffely
An application for a marriage license has been filed in Washington by William Gaines, 25, of Frederick, and Margaret Raffely, 25, of 3600 Connecticut Avenue N. W. The filing records note both parties in their mid-twenties seeking the license.
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Washington
William Gaines
Frederick
Margaret Raffely
Connecticut Avenue
N. We
Amendments Explained by Frederick County Bar Association
A public service guide by the Public Relations Committee of the Frederick County Bar Association explains amendments and referendums in clear terms. The impartial analyses cover voting implications, potential impacts, and how the measures interact with existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Bar Association
Maryland amendment on alimony and debt classification
A proposed Maryland constitutional amendment redefines alimony or support payments as non debts under Section SA of Article 3. It would permit imprisonment for failure to pay alimony or child support, reversing current court definitions. Voters are urged to decide adoption or rejection.
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Constitution of
Maryland
Legislative Department
Constitutional Amendment for Maryland Treasury signing authority
A proposed constitutional amendment to Section 2 of Article 6 would allow Treasury Department officials other than the State Treasurer to sign state bonds certificates and other evidences of indebtedness when the treasurer is unavailable. It urges voters to decide whether this change serves public convenience or preserves sole power with the State Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Treasury Department
Ballenger Grange Holds Covered Dish Supper and Events
Ballenger Grange held a covered dish supper in the community hall on Oct. 27. The master presented John Leatherman of Lewistown Grange as teastmaster. A moment of prayer honored the late National Master Goss. Twelve cake entries competed. first prize to Mrs. Austin Kenn, second to Mrs. Willis Derr. The program included musical numbers, talks on the WCTU, current events, humorous readings, and future Grange plans. Next meeting set for Nov. 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballenger Grange
John Leatherman
Lewistown Grange
Goss
Home Economics
Austin Kenn
Willis Derr
Cornet Sola
W. A. R. Bell
Bell
Calvin Schildknecht
Women's Christian Temperance Union
W. W. Garrett
Virginia Keech
Leatherman
Raymond Wilhelm
Grace Reformed Church
Frederick
Arthur Remsberg
Liutheran Church
Barbara Kelly
Pomona
Lewistown
Elms Street School
State Grange
Easton
Crickenberger
Will Open Concert Season by Appleton and Field
The Community Concert Association opens its 1950 51 season with young two piano duo Vera Appleton and Michael Field performing at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium Members must be present for admittance Appleton from Tulsa and Field a New Yorker have played in major halls and on radio since 1943 They are not married to each other
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Vera Appleton
Michael Field
Associatinn
Andilosium
Damr
Miss Appleton
Mr. Field
New York
Juilliara School of Music
Tulsa
Oklahoma State Federa
Field
New Yorker
New Methods and Instruments Aid Diagnosis in Medicine
The article traces the evolution from classic physician senses to modern diagnostics. It highlights the X ray for early ulcer disease detection, blood and urine tests for anemia and kidney issues, and introduces tools like the electrocardiograph, basal metabolism studies, spinal fluid analysis, and brain‑activity recording devices as essential aids in diagnosis and treatment across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Ian
Four Estates Receive Letters of Administration
Orphans Court granted letters of administration today in four estates with no wills. Pauline Ruth Main of Frederick was named administratrix for William E. Boyer of near New London, heirs include three daughters and a son, estate described as substantial though not valued. Richard F. Kline of Frederick was named administrator for his mother Cora May Kline, heirs include three sons and two sons of a deceased son, realty about $18,000 and personalty about $11,000. James C. Basford of Mt Rainier was named administrator for William E. Basford, heirs two sons, realty about $4,000 and personalty about $200. Theodore V. Leatherman of Greensburg was named administrator for Kate Leatherman of Thurmont, heirs include two sons, estate around $1,000 in realty and personalty.
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Pauline Ruth Main
Frederick
William E. Boyer
New London
Richard F. Kline
Cora May Kline
James C. Basford
Mt Rainier
William E. Basford
Doubs
Theodore V. Leatherman
Greensburg
Kate Leatherman
Thurmont
Drunken Driver Fined and Miscellaneous Citations
Arrests were made by Troopers Myers, James Stonesifer and Lt. RQ. Six, of the City Police. Fines include E Selby New Market over 30 dollars six forty five, Ralph Hill Baltimore improper passing eleven, Westley Smith Syracuse operating without tags one thousand one hundred forty five, Robert L Ingram Swedesboro operating without license eleven forty five, Willie D Stanback Swedesboro permitting unauthorized operation one hundred eleven forty five, William H Rowlands Scranton overweight on formula eleven forty five. Also notes about Scots in Glasgow objecting to streetcar advertisements while authorities retain them for revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Selby
New Market
Ralph Hill
Baltimore
Westley Smith
Syracuse
N. Y
Robert L. Ingram
Swedesborn
N. J
Willie D. Stanback
Swedesboro
William H. Rowlands
Scranton
Troopers Myers
James Stonesifer
RQ. Six
Thrift, height, and obscene tales in Miss Dix advice
Dorothy Dix addresses readers on thrift versus stinginess, then advises a tall fiancé is not a flaw, and condemns a mother who tells obscene jokes at family gatherings. The column closes with a blunt, tastemaking stance on decency and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dix
Bell Syndicate, Inc
French Pull Back from Hanoi Foothills as Viet Minh Advances
Saigon reports France is abandoning defense lines in the foothills around Hanoi to strengthen mobile reserves in the Red River delta. Withdrawals from Hunghoa and surrounding fortifications narrow the French position, with Viet Minh forces concentrating near Thai Nguyen Namdinh Thaibinh Phu Ly and Dinh Lap Mon Cay frontiers.
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Saigon
France
Indo-China
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
Red River
North Vietnam
Hunghoa
Delta
Thai Nguyen
Namdinh-Thaibinh-Phul-Ly
Bradford Bachrach Bride Weds Frank Nelson Thomas
Side Glances reports Miss Virginia Lee Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Thomas of Green Acres wed Frank Nelson Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Roland E Thomas of Glenn Dale on Saturday at 1 30 pm in Eldbrooke Methodist Church Rev Paul Harris officiated The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Fay Godnaver bridesmaid Miss Carel Cross with reception at Westchester Apartments The couple will honeymoon at Paradise Valley Lodge Mount Pocono PA and reside later at brides home Parents and school affiliations listed. City forces began installation of a sanitary sewer on East Fifth Street extended from Pine Avenue to the new Frederick Produce Company site.
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Bradford Bachrach
Virginia Lee Thomas
Harry Lee Thomas
Ventnor Road
Green Acres
Adamstown
Frank Nelson Thomas
Roland E. Thomas
Glenn Dale
Eldbrooke Methodist Church
Paul Harris
Fay Godnaver
Carel Cross
Bethesda
James Thomas
David Thomas
Ernest Nichols
Washington
Westchester Apartments
Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Bladensburg
General Insulation Company
East Fifth Street
Pine Avenue
Frederick Produce Company
East Street
Weddings Chappell Wilcox and Hoover Koehler Notify Marriages
Ralph Chappell and Frances F Wilcox both of Horseheads New York wed November 4 in a private ceremony by Rev Dr Henri L G Kieffer at his home. Lloyd F Koehle announces his daughter Joanne Mae married Kenneth Presto Hoover near Frederick. The Buckeystown Methodist church ceremony was Saturday afternoon with only Lloyd Kydd Hoover as attendant. After a trip through New England, the couple will be hosted by families at the Peter Pan Inn Urbana. Also Miss Florence Elizabeth Carty will wed Richard Hamilton Vaughan November 2 at St Johns Catholic church with maid of honor Mildred Waters and several bridesmaids. Robert O Vaughan of Washington will be best man. ushers listed.
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Chappell—Wilcox
Ralph Chappell
Frances F Wilcox
Horseheads
N. Y
Henri L. G. Kieffer
North Bentz Street
Hoover—Koehler
Lloyd F. Koehle
Joanne Mae
Pottstown
Kenneth Presto
Hoover
Lioy L. Hoover
Frederick
Buckeystown
J. W. Rosenberger
Lloyd Kydd Hoover
Tri
New England
Florence Elizabeth Carty
Clarenc Clarendon Carty
Richard Hamilton Vaughant
Jacob Oldfield Vaughan
Ardmore
S John's Catholic Church
Mildred Waters
Scarsdale
It Y
Dewey Launches 18 Hour Radio and TV Marathon
New York on Nov 6 reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey began an 18 hour radio and television marathon for his re election bid. He set up at WOR TV at 6 AM and planned continuous broadcasts across New York networks until midnight. A volunteer corps handled phone questions while Dewey answered on air. Mobile TV units were pressed into service to field questions from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Sition
Wor-Tv
Ne York State
Liseners
Dewey
Films Not for Adults Stir Paris Critics
French critics in Paris review American cinema focusing on violence and youth impact. Some films deemed harmful to youth are prohibited for children under sixteen.
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United States
Film Criti
Paris
America Pictures
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Boyle
Douglass
the News
James Etchison
H. Dorsey Etchison
Appleton and Field
Town Hall
Carnegie Hall
Edwin F. Jordan, M
NEA Service
Glasgow
Dorothy Dix
Mart
Clare
WEA Service Inc
Maratho
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