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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1950
Page
5
Thirty-two years after World War I ended with a disputed armistice, readers recall jubilant Armistice Day celebrations. The issue also reports Mt Pleasant 4-H club activities including a figure painting demonstration and a Christmas card project, plus Mt Pleasant Reformed church Women’s Guild meeting notes and plans for a December Christmas party at 2 PM.
County commissioners criticize large monthly constable bills and urge ignoring trivial cases yet warrant activity persists. St Johns Catholic church parishioners fund altar for Rev John B. Gaffney’s golden jubilee with Jesuit service. Clinton Kline sells 24 acre Tuscarora farm near Frederick to G L Cramer for 1850. Chesapeake and Ohio canal sees heavy coal traffic with Cumberland shipments. A T Rice and Sons Black hearsed Prince dies from colic.
Bells and sirens heralded Armistice Day in Frederick with a big parade planned for the afternoon. stores closed early. The Frederick County Dreuth Relief Association met with county commissioners to address unemployment. Capt John H Church spoke to Kiwanis about war experiences. Major Elmer Munshower introduced the veteran speaker. Frederick friends of James Decker praised his artistic and musical talents as he nears graduation at Maryland University and contributes to The Ola Line.
UA tired Georgia boy Max Brannon recounts six days alone behind enemy lines near Tokchon as winter looms over UN forces. The piece outlines bitter cold, frozen gear, and frostbite risks while noting supply strains, radiator antifreeze needs, and油 engine grease shortages. It also discusses looming winter campaigns with Chinese arrivals and language barriers complicating interrogations.
The nationwide walkout enters its third day as CIO CWA members press demands in a coast to coast strike over pay and contract length. Western Electric maintenance and distributing divisions are the main targets, with about 120000 workers out or honoring picket lines as long distance service and dial systems face strain. Maryland corn canning analysis notes Sweetcorn accounts for a major share of statewide veg output with a $1.68 million revenue from 37,700 acres in year.
Dorothy Dix lists types of people who cause irritation by overbearing, demanding behavior and poor manners. She lampoons guests who demand attention, mismanage hosts, boast about possessions, interrupt, or force others into social obligations, urging consideration and restraint.
Cumberland Nov 1 DW Lee Elgin former Maryland commissioner urged municipal officials to pressure the new administration for some form of automobile inspection. Speaking at the Maryland Municipal League conven tion he claimed the plan could cut the state highway death rate by 100 in its first year. Elgin mayor of Hagerstown and former president of the Maryland League of Municipalities noted the idea had been approved by the Legislative Council three times but pigeonholed in the legislature.
Frederick Garden Club members met at Mrs Charles Ross II home in Braddock Heights to plan two Christmas greens shows and a wreaths and decorations sale for December 14 at Mrs Sam Maples Sr. Mrs Ridgely Baer presided. R. E. Town to head greens show and tea committee.
Emmitsburg notes two new student counsellors Lilian Bowers and Patricia Topper named for lunch duty at St Josephs High. Juniors Joanna Bonschoff and Joan Eekert named as counsellors attended a Baltinire area meeting in Bal lymore. An assembly was held by the Freshman class with topics on duty to God and good citizenship. Upper classes discussed interdependence of rights and duties. chairs and speakers named. Six assembly speakers were chosen to address the St Josephs TTA on Nov 14. Black Rosary and Armistice Day services mentioned. Local church notices include installation of church officers and infant baptism. Lions Club supper details noted.
Hood College will start a second four week fall unit of evening non credit classes on Wednesday at 7 o'clock in Alumnae Hall lobby. New offerings include Women and the Law with Virginia E Lewis Chapters from English Literature with Laura Ward Background for the News with multiple instructors and continued Better Buying for the Home with Mary E Mather and Helen Chambers The Nature of Music with Catherine Williams and Characteristics of Modern Art with Thomas Brumbaugh remain open for enrollment for those who missed the first unit.
A century-old Chinese leaf painting display, mounted on black paper in red frames, showcases twenty one leaves with painted human figures and seasonal blossoms. The exhibit, linked to Book Week and organized by Between-the-Book Ends Club, runs through November at C Burr Artz Library.
New York Times reporter Jack Gould praised CBS color television for exceptional color fidelity at a Tele- Tone demonstration in Manhattan. Over 10 pastel shades were distinguishable and black and white switching showed the superiority of CBS color. CBS plans a public demo next Tuesday as color broadcasts begin November 20 after FCC approval, despite ongoing RCA challenges and federal court reviews seeking a faster path to Supreme Court.
Mr and Mrs Michael Rogers of Baltimore announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Belle to John H Jones son of Mrs Violet Jones and the late J Pinkney Jones of 238 East Church Street. The wedding will take place in late December.
Washington observers report that merchants see the recent election as the most critical in a generation, restoring business planning confidence. The trend toward a Socialistic state has faded, and balanced labor management laws plus Taft Hartley amendments appeal to industry while unions’ political maneuvering alarms, signaling a shift in voter attitudes and party dynamics nationwide.
Washington November 11 Senator Russell of Georgia said he has no personal desire to be Senate Majority Leader for the 82nd Congress. He noted he had received many telegrams and calls from Democratic leaders urging him to seek the post and cited Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming as equally uninterested.
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