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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1951
Page
12
Frederick High School's band, in new uniforms, captured the University of Maryland contest for state school bands before the Maryland North Carolina football game at Byrd Stadium. Thirteen bands competed. Northwestern High School took second, Elkton third. Sperry L. Storm received $50 for first prize.
Mrs Edward J Williams of Barranquilla Colombia spent days last week with her stepfather and mother Mr and Mrs Joshua Wingerd in Center Square. The trip from Colombia to New York by plane ended with her traveling alone to Emmitsburg. Armco International manager for Colombia and Ecuador Mr Williams accompanied, then left for other duties. Church councilmen and officers of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church were installed at Sunday morning service by Rev Philip Bower. New quarter begins October 7.
The 1530-member Elias Lutheran Sunday School reports perfect attendance to date with six weeks of data. Men’s class leads with 31 perfect attendances, followed by Junior class with 27. Weekend activities include Mrs Patricia Joy visiting from St Agnes School of Nursing, Baltimore, and many family visitors in Hagerstown and Baltimore. PTA at St Joseph’s High School held a November meeting with plans for a December Christmas dance and a Glee Club performance. local social rounds note baptisms, birthdays, and hospital visits across Gettysburg, Baltimore, and surrounding towns.
Mrs Wilbur Broots of Baltimore and Mrs Harry Joyle hosted a group visiting in recent days. The social call highlighted local hospitality and civic connections among Baltimore residents and their hosts.
Representative Madden of Indiana announced January plans to broaden a House inquiry into alleged atrocities. He aims to collect data for international trials similar to postwar war crimes proceedings. The inquiry currently investigates the Katyn massacre of Polish officers.
The Mews in Frederick on November 15 1951 notes a Vast claim that nearly 6000 Allied POWs mostly Americans were slaughtered by Communist forces in Korea. General Ridgway confirms atrocities though 5400 remains disputed. The column also recalls Europe’s long love affair with American tobacco predating potatoes.
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