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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1951
Page
5
The American public can support the anti tuberculosis fund by purchasing Christmas Seals. The appeal urges broad buying over large individual sums, stressing that more revenue means greater impact. Seals hold a distinctive place in community life and add significance to mail and parcels during the holiday season. Use them on messages of good will and cheer.
A reflective critique of commercialism overtaking the Christmas season contrasts with its traditional religious meaning. The piece questions how early decorations and the dollar sign shape public observance and calls for a return to earlier, simpler celebrations.
A letter urging readers to donate blood for Korean War wounded appears alongside a reminiscence about Frederick in East Orange. Frederick A. Austin, retired associate editor of the New York Times, recounts a grateful shopkeeper returning lost money and advocates promoting local heritage to attract visitors.
Mr Glass speaker Alliney Thomas Glass addressed the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel for their monthly dinner. He urged tolerance in thinking toward other countries as essential to world peace. The group, with Ruth McVean presiding and Martha Reynolds as program chair, included about forty five members. Police found a stolen 1947 blue Dodge sedan owned by Monocacy Motor Co abandoned near McCurdy Field after John Locke reported the theft during lunch. John Douglas, an auto salesman, spotted the car and notified officers Lieut Barigis and Holiman who inspected the vehicle.
Daily Bread by Rev A Purnell Bailey lauds Ponca City nears unseen statue of The Pioneer Woman. The figure, a woman with Bible under her arm guiding a boy, symbolizes pioneer faith and the transmission of Bible truth to children as the nation seeks courage and hope alongside its armed forces.
New York November 24 small business faces shortages of brass copper aluminum and steel. Herbert Barchoff president of Eastern Brass and Copper Co says many firms risk suspension while defense contracts arrive slowly. He urges unified contracting to speed small firm access and regional pools to handle major orders. He argues big and small firms need each other to sustain the economy and calls for streamlined government action to aid small business survival.
The Maryland Weather Bureau reports this autumn the driest in 24 years with rain break after six weeks. Edward Juricks, a Maryland weather predictor, is noted for accurate forecasts tied to his physical condition. A Republican county board caucus picks Blentinger as president, Etzter and Bowhus as members, with Rusherman as secretary. The News Editorial lauds voting machines for faster, honest counts. Local market prices: turkeys 15 cents per pound, rabbits 30 cents per pair, ducks 35 cents each, eggs 25 cents a dozen.
Thanksgiving turkey prices run around 35 cents per pound, with chickens about 30 cents and ducks 24 cents, similar to last year. Middletown High School kicks off bid for state title by beating Hancock, Washington County champions, 10 to 4. Frederick High girls win first state fieldball tourney game, defeating Annapolis 12 to 7. About 35 members of Frederick Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attend a tea at the Francis Scott Key Hotel after Repudiation Day ceremonies in the Court House. October public school enrollment totals 10,417 per county attendance officer Miss Gertrude Smith.
A Washington aide to General MacArthur defends the officer’s right to speak in uniform while acknowledging the public debate over whether government officials can use military apparel in political contexts. The issue mirrors earlier controversy over General Bradley’s in uniform remarks and President Truman’s dismissal of MacArthur, raising questions about taxpayer funding of political trips and the limits of civil liberty.
A vast explosion at Copenhagen naval arsenal killed at least 18 firemen and enlisted sailors with dozens more hurt. The blast damaged five buildings, sparked a harbor fear, and caused a nationwide blackout. Losses are estimated up to 100 million kroner. Military court probes open as officials assess sabotage theories.
Frederick County Maryland Ornithological Society met at the Partridges home. Miss Mabel Thatcher spoke on Welfare and Social Security for Birds with tips on feeding, shelter, and protecting feeding areas from cats. The talk covered winter food, hedgerows, and bird-friendly shrubs, listing local species now seen. Membership open to adults and children. Alvida DeLashmutt oversees new applications.
Ernest L. Myers, Freder ick veteran, caught a five to six pound bass while fishing in the Potomac near Lander Friday. He fished with two other veterans, Edward Bentz and Rudolph Crouse, both of Frederick, using a minnow.
Invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. Max Fleisher of Irvin Place Hagerstown announce the wedding of their daughter Etta Mark to Mr. Albert Herbert Cohen son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cohen of Hamilton Boulevard Hagerstown. The ceremony will be at B nai Abraham Temple Hagerstown Sunday December 16 at four o'clock with a reception at Hotel Alexander.
Hood College professor Miss F Louise Leonard edits a classroom edition of Premier de Cordee by Roger Frison Roche with French into English vocabulary notes and study questions. The French Review praises it as a vigorous Alpine novel suited for second year college French, with thorough notes and glossary aiding English speakers.
The Prospect Homemakers celebrated its fifth anniversary November 20 with 18 members at Mrs. Frank Gardner’s home. A prayer, songs, and readings framed a Thanksgiving themed meeting featuring a lighting study demonstration by Beatrice Fehr. December plans include a Christmas open house and the revelation of 1951 secret sisters. refreshments led by Scheel Jr and Bohn Hood. Thurmont Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Weller’s home with 14 attendees and a program on lighting by Evelyn Hutson. The Health Chairman announced the mobile chest X-ray program for Thurmont with dates November 28 at the American Legion Home and November 29 at local plants, plus a Frederick office Christmas Open House and a December 11 Christmas party at Graceham Moravian church social rooms.
In New Market, Miss Rosa Mae Guarigua and Mr. Robert W. Bell wed at the Methodist parsonage with a double ring ceremony. The groom is in the Army on furlough, and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a brief honeymoon. In Knoxville, Mary Frances Deener and Willard Grayson Tribby exchanged vows at home, with Rev. John F. Myers officiating and a reception for family and friends before a short wedding trip.
Unionville Civic met Tuesday night at Mrs. Jacob Youngs home with 36 members and one new member Mrs. Monroe Black. Officers elected include Mrs. Maurice McDaniel president Mrs. Serah Barker vice president AY Herbert Williar secretary Howard Cantwell treasurer and Mrs. Guy Baker director. Beatrice Fehr demonstrated lighting and plans were set for a furniture refinishing course and rug contest. A Christmas open house is set for November 29 30 at Extension Service offices and the club Christmas party will be December 31 featuring the Daisy Sisters.
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