Armistice reflections urge peace in a hard world
A 1918 1951 retrospective traces World War I and II endings, League of Nations, appeasement, and rising tensions. It argues armistice day should pause to consider the ceaseless tides of history and the United States fate as force or threat shapes destiny. It notes 1991 efforts to build peace amid limited alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Germany
League of Nations
United Nations
Hitler
Austria
Europe
Italy
Ethiopia
Japan
China
Munich
U.S. A
Soviet Russia
First Hood College recital showcases eleven student performers
The opening student recital of the year occurred Friday in Brodbeck Hall Hood College featuring eleven music department students. The program offered Bach Saint Saens Verdi Donizetti and contemporary works by Walter Kramer with performers Ruth Jackson Jamaica N. ., Julia Rank Elizabeth Woodcock Margaret Lewis Francine Dondershine Myrna Hays Ruth Matthews Dorothy Rost and Doris Simpson. Accompanists were Sally Bowers and Raynona Crowl. A separate item notes Moss Hart’s Light Up the Sky to be staged at Shepherd College November 15 in Shepherdstown W Va and November 16 in Charles Town W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
Saint-Saens
Verdi
Donizetti
Walter Kramer
Ruth Jackson
Jaymaica
Julia Rank
Clifton Heights
Elizabeth Woodcock
Freeport
N.Y
Margaret Lewis
Huntington
Francine Dondershine
Irvington
N. J
Myrna Hays
Greensburg
Ruth Matthews
Cambridge
Dorothy Rost
Maplewood
Doris Simpson
Frederick
Sally Bowers
Mr. and Mes
Martin L. Bowers
Raynona Crowl
Howard W. Crowl
Brunswick
Moss Hart
Braddock Heights Mountain Theater
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Charles Town
Fifty Years Ago Tems From The Columns Of The News
A tire broke out in Catoc Tin mountain near Hamburg northeast of Middletown yesterday and expanded greatly burning timber land. Fire reached Highland area while another fire burned in South Mountain in Middletown valley and a large blaze swept the extreme southwestern valley near Harpers Ferry. Protracted drought harmed late sown wheat with poor germination and prayers for rain were offered in several churches. City bridge repairs on Carroll creek at South Market street were noted for rotted rafters and floor boards. The City Opera House showcased Where The Laugh Comes In to a small crowd. An auction at the Frederick Art Club rooms, led by Mayor Smith with Miss Hal Lee Ott as clerk, was a success with salads biscuits and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoctin
Hamburg
Middletown
Highland
South Mountain
Middletown Valley
Harpers Ferry
Carroll Creek
South Market Street
City Opera House
Frederick Art Club
Smith
Twenty Years Ago Trems From The Columns Of The News Nov 10 1931
County basked in Indian summer weather as temperatures rose to 77 degrees. Dr A Austin Pearree spoke on the common cold before the Men’s Club of Calvary Methodist Church. Two men were injured when their car left the Bolivar Middletown road and toppled down a 100 foot embankment. Otho J Keller III named director of Frederick County Red Cross roll call for the annual drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Austin Pearree
Calvary Methodist Clarch
Bolivar
Middletown
Otho J. Keller
Red Cross
Frederick County
How to spoil wives not husbands ends tale in column
Boyle concedes his essay on how to spoil a husband drew a slew of reader letters. He notes women resist outside advice on marriage while exposing a wish to be treated with small courtesies at home and humorously reflects on his error and the need to teach husbands how to spoil wives. The piece blends personal anecdote with reader responses and social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Frances
Rover
Edsier
Boyles
Mamma
Calvary Methodist Class Meeting at Godsey Home
Kings Daughters Class of Calvary Methodist met Tuesday at Mrs Edward Godsey's home with 18 members and three visitors. Mrs Schwartz read scripture, Mrs Harms reported the treasurer's, Miss Godsey won a guess package. A rummage sale planned for November 23 and 24 at 67 South Market Street. Next meeting in December at Mrs Harris on Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughter
Calvary Methodist Church
Edward Godsey
Maude Blentinger
Schwartz
Godsey
Harvey Harms
Miss Godsey
Shutins
Holden Felton
South Market Street
Harris
Madison Street
Deaths in the Wayne Heights and nearby areas
Obituaries report the deaths of Bory M Latth Dory M Smith aged 72 near Wayne Heights Pa and David Reuben Rinehart aged 68 a retired mail carrier of Union Bridge. Also Minnie Florence Moore aged 75 of Brunswick dies after lingering illness with funeral arrangements, interment and conducting clergy listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bory M. Latth Dory M. Smith
Wayne Heights
Waynesboro
Mr. Smith
Frederick
Daniel D. and
Hanah Hartman Smith
Rouzerville
Otterbein United Brethren Church
A. E. Martin
Burns Hill Cemetery
David Reuben Rinehart
Union Bridge
Pines Clinic
Ellicott City
Winfield S
Minnie Devilbiss Rinehart
Velma Rinehart
Dorothea Cristofoli
Washington, D. C
David Lee Rinehart
Helen Rinehart
Washington
Israel Rinehart
Paul Fike
Pipe Creek Cemetery
Dod Hartsier and Sons
David M. Moore
Minnie Florence Moore
West Potomac Street
Brunswick
Maude E. Myers
Hilde Moore
W. Carlos Myers
Charles Stride
Sharpsburg
George H. Bennett
Park Heights
Funeral notices for three local residents announced
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Francis Kregle at the home of her son-in-law and daughter in Walkersville with pallbearers named and burial at Fairmont Cemetery Libertytown. Separate services followed for Mrs. Mary Rarel Inez Burdette in Bethesda Methodist Church with choir selections and nephews as pallbearers, burial in church cemetery. A third service was conducted for Miss Edna Marie Wagner in Wakefield Valley with multiple pallbearers and burial at Pipe Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francis Kregle
Charles W. Kintz
Walkersville
Ben F. Martley
Melvin T. Tabler
Richard Shepard
Walter and
Willam Brandenburg
Edgar Burrall
Robert Diller
Ray Fronfelter
Fairmont Cemetery
Libertytown
G. C. Barton
Mary Rarel
Inez Burdette
Edward L. Burdette
Browningsville
Bethesda Methodist Church
Browningsvile
Don E. Griffin
Lawson
Harold Weller
Robert Thomas
Francis Hughes
William Pearson
Asher Newton Wyn
Olin L. Molesworth
Edna Marie Wagner
Wakefield Valley
Paul Fike
Er. C. Soper
Ralph Greer
Harvey Roser
Dewey Stoner
5. B. Waddell
Carroll Fritz
Norman Naili
Pipe Creek Cemetery
C. M. Waltz
To Honor Standard Lime And Stone Co Dinner Event
Martinsburg West Virginia November 10 The Standard Lime and Stone Company a long time local industry will be honored by the Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet on December 6. Guest of honor will be Daniel Baker Jr of Baltimore Maryland president of the Baker family company. The firm currently employs over 1000 people in quarry work across Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Baker, Jr
Baltimore
Baker Fanny
Standard
Berkeley
Jefferson
Daily Bread By Rev A Purnell Bailey
The author cites a Yale library discovery a second century Greek papyrus letter of comfort to the bereaved. It shows that despite sorrow there is no remedy outside Christ and the reader is urged to seek solace in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
A. Purnell Bailey
Yale University
Eumpires
Christ
God
Education Week Program Highlights Local Schools On Air
In observance of American Education Week November 11 to 17, Miss Julia Etchison librarian at Frederick High School, Jewell Beeson principal of Washington Street School, and Mrs. Louise Corbin publicity chairman for the school study group of the Frederick County PTA will present a program on the local radio station next Tuesday morning at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Etchison
Jewell Beeson
Louise Corbin
Miss Etchison
Frederick High School
Beeson
Washington Street
Frederick man held on disturbing the peace charge
Police docket Owen H. Faw ley, 73, of Frederick Route 2, was arrested by Officer Bender last night on a disturbing the peace charge and held under LOR OA pe Mana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen H. Fawley
Frederick
Route 2
Bender
Pewley
Eisenhower influence looms in 1952 race strategy
The New York Times report notes General Eisenhower’s potential to shape party strategies and policy directions in 1952, regardless of his candidacy. It cites pressure on Taft and Truman to shift toward Eisenhower’s defense and foreign policy stance, with implications for party alignment and platform choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Taft
Truman
David Lawrence
Europe
America
General Eisenhower
Republican Convention
Ohio
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Krock
Iruman
Scrap Drive On Farms To Recycle For Nation
Farmers and residents urged to gather old plows, engines, stoves, cars, and tools for a Frederick scrap drive. The plea highlights farm junk like windmills replaced, deteriorating wagons, and old pumps as valuable materials to fund defense and economic stability. Collectors are asked to start immediately to boost security for children and the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Silver Star Recipients And Death in Park Crash
Reports from Washington and Baltimore note Private First Class Raymond Flair of Frederick Maryland posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry near Kunorn ni Korea on February 9 1951. He exposed himself to heavy fire to destroy enemy positions before being mortally wounded. The item also records the death of William Walker Jr 34 of Gaithersburg Md in a West Potomac Park car crash while riding alone. Information includes Walker’s 16 years in the Army and local schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaythersburg
Washington
William ©. Walker, Jr
West Potomac Park
U. S. Army
Gaithersburg
Laytonsville
Baltimore
Raymond R. Flair
Frederick
Maryland
Ida Belle Flair
West Fourth Street
Flair
18Th Infantry
24Th Infantry Division
Kunorn-ni
Korea
Raymond R. Flatt
Infantry
United States Army
19Th Infantry Regiment
Kinnom-ni
Sree
United States Infantry
Pastor Brose Receives Welcome At Parkway Church Event
Members and friends of Parkway Church of God honored Rev. Dr. Franklin P. Brose with a Thursday reception at the church at 7 30 p m. Roscoe C. Murray and Donald M Sullivan spoke for the church and Sunday School. Brose, instrumental in founding the Frederick Church in 1932 and its first pastor, spoke in return. A vocal duet followed. Other items note visits, a birthday celebration, a birth at Sibley Hospital, and various regional church events and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Sullivan
Brose
Church of God
Mercersburg
Frederick
Loyal Worker's Bible Class
Side Glances and Local Births Across Frederick Area
Side Glances notes brief visits by a wartime veteran, tours across Europe, and observations from the Third Division days. Announcements include births: Obed Elden Brandenburg born Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital to Eldin and Catherine Brandenburg. a seven pound son to Chauncey and Mrs Gross-Snickle of Locust Valley at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Michael Edward Jr. Clark born Oct 28 at Waynesboro Hospital to Michael E. Clark and Shir ley Waynant Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gregory
Donald G. Englar
Fairview Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Eldin Brandenburg
Ellerton
Obed Elden
Brandenburg
Catherine Rice
Emory Rice
Thurmont
Chauncey Gross- Snickle
Locust Valley
Michael Edward, Jr
Waynesboro (Pa.) Hospital
Michael E. Clark
Sabillasville
Clarke
Shirley Waynant
Heade Burns Wedding Planned For November Eleventh
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Leonard C Head e and Mr Airy announce the marriage of their daughter Jean Marie to Charles M Burns. The ceremony is set for Sunday November 11 at 4:00 p m at Calvary Methodist Church. Burns is the son of Mrs Emily Burns and Mr Airy recently returned from Korea where he served with the U S Army in the Seoul area for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Bethel
Blue Mountain
Charles Fager
Connie
Blue Mountain Church
Mary Trostle
Elmer Kline
Trostle
Bethel Church
Leonard C. Heade
Mr. Airy
Ean Marie
Charles M. Burns
Calvary Methodist Church
Burns
Emily Burns
Airy
Korea
U. S. Army
Seoul
Voluntas Class Anniversary Dinner Highlights Founders
The Voluntas Sunday school class of Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick marked its twentieth anniversary with a dinner at Glade Evangelical and Reformed Church Walkersville. Honored was founder and long time teacher Miss Eleanor Abbott. the class grew from seven members to about twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voluntas
Evangelical Reformed Church of
Man misnames wife in social exchange widely
A man greets a guest and misstates his wife’s name in a social setting. The exchange contrasts the wrong introduction Mrs Smith with the correct personal introduction using his own name for his partner.
Local Hospital Reports and Household Updates
The column lists residents and relatives from Brunswick to Thurmont in Frederick County. It notes several medical events including tonsil and adenoids removal for Jacobs granddaughter in Brunswick, plus multiple recoveries and hospital stays at Frederick Memorial, Union Memorial, and University Hospital Baltimore.
New Market Homemaker’s Club Christmas Party stated
The New Market Homemaker's Club will hold its annual Christmas party on December 14 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Norman Lease Urbana Mrs Jacob Shawbaker Mrs Paul Welty and Mrs Jack McGolerick were appointed to help with the Christmas Open House to be held at the conference rooms on November 28 29 and 30 The sky survey at the California Institute of Technology began in 1949 It will be completed in Old nameding to the aehadule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market Club
New Market Homemaker’s Club
Norman Lease
Urbana
Jacob Shawbaker
Paul Welty
Jack McGolerick
California Institute of Technology
Naeneding
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Hood
the News
NOBLE
Noble Grands Association
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
Loo
Fannie King
South Jefferson Street
Mary Angleberger
Letitia Staley
Reine Bowers
Ruth Cronise
Eminia Grove
King
Helen Wachter
Joseph F. Thorning
St. Joseph's Church
Carrollton Manor
The
Diplomat
the Diplomat
Paris
London
Rome
New York
Monty Radlovie
Reuter's
U. S
Lime and Stone Co
Pvt. Flair
Santa Claus
Jerrie Lynn
LeGore
Marie Jackson
West All Saints
Maud
Harriet
Webster
Swean
Heveld
Trym
C. C. Keeney
Frank Baker
Leonard Ewell
Forrest Road
Hyattsville
James Edward
Sibley Hospital
Ewell
Martha Thompson
Sreerant Thompson
Taylorsville
Frank T. Zepp
72Nd
Signal Aviation Heavy Construction Company
Larson Air Force Base
Moses Lake
Wash
Cpl
William Hamilton Shaff
John Shaff
East Sixth Street
Army
C. E. Wells
College Avenue
Gertrude Clotilde
Mary E. Wells
Little Sisters of the Poor
Gertrude
la Tour
France
Michael D. Kaufman, Jr
Old Greenwich
Conn
Michael D. Kaufman
Albaugh
Sylvia Albaugh
Earl Thomas
Warren Kinsey
Eugene Zimmerman
Charles R. Albaugh
Trn Thomas
Austin Angieberger
Wayne Barker
Mary XE. Geisbert
Pauline Summers
Doris Summers
Mary Lou Barthlow
Raymond Haugh
Charlesville
A. Ralph Yingling
Mt. Airy
Miami
Florida
Mamie Webbert
Mamie Joy
Dayton
John H. Sigler
Robert H. Routzahn
Routzahn
Norman Haller
Monrovia
C. E. Cline and Son
Ralph Smith
Hattie Wise
Gapland
46Th Chemical Smoke Generator Company
A. P. Hill
Virginia
Frederick Forest
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
V. F. W. Country Club
Kirk D. Cramer
L. O. Willis
New Market District
Court House
William 8. Willis
C. Hampton Willis
Emmett R. Bowlus
William M. Storm
John E. Meadows
T. West Claggett
H. Kieffer DeLauter
Delbert Null
Olive Wine Jacobs
Minnie Jacobs
Mary L. Linthicum
Ivan T. Lawson
Ijamsville
Linthicum
Earl. Linthicum
Edwin Linthicum
Edwina
Jeannie
Purdum Linthicum
Deborah
Marion Purdum
Emma Southard
Georgian Southard
Wm. Durrer
Mabel Tompkins
Cor Eisenhower
Don FE. Griffin
Jerry Brandenburg
Joan Eckrich
Joseph Linthsicum
Edgar Davis
William Watkins
Eveie Mullinix
Wayne and
Taimy
Arthur L. Lawson
Ivan Cox
Catherine Besant
Kas
Union Memorial Hospital
William T. Fisher
5Th
Hyattstown
Harry Fisher
Thmont
Betty Specht
Jackson L. Strickland
Thur- Mont
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Camden
N. Te
Douglas Castle
Bucksystown
Alco Fry
Adamstown
Jennie E. Ga
Washington County Hospital
Ruby Shepley
Pleasant Walk
University Hospital
Sha l
Ossinger Lumber & Millwork Company
Bethesda
Norval L. Norwood
University Hospital, Baltimore
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