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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1950
Page
7
A bazaar at the Home for the Aged on Record Street will showcase antique oriental rugs, patchwork quilts, Marselles spreads, antique furniture, and resident-made knit garments. Proceeds fund an infirmary, with numerous merchants contributing items. hours are 1:30 to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Wednesday.
Amid Korean winter hardships for troops, the Defense Department bought 3,000,000 dozen eggs in four weeks at market price, plus 4,000,000 pounds butter and 1,000,000 pounds cheese. The Commodity Credit Corporation bought the same items at support prices, swelling a food hoard that could deteriorate and be discarded. President Truman pushes higher taxes to fund defense, with no plan to curb waste, echoing Lenin’s warning that U S spending could plunge the nation toward bankruptcy and conquerors.
The piece argues that U S citizens may wrongly distrust self government after noting inefficiency and graft in the Philippines. It warns such blame could be misapplied to America when states or the nation elect leaders and officials, pointing to a pattern of qualified veterans replaced by noise and partisanship.
James F Zimmerman of Frederick High School Athletic Department thanks The News for supportive coverage and cooperation during the successful Cadets football season. He specifically credits Harry Herman for his interest and the staff for fine write ups. Letter dated November 21.
Frederick area notes from November 1900 report the Board of School Commissioners deciding no pupil exhibit for county schools at the Frederick Fair Thanksgiving Day holiday with offices banks and schools closed Two football games set for Athletic Park Charles Haydon to debut as actor December 3 in Other Peoples Money Frederick City Hospital Association opens a Christmas supper Fire destroys R T Wyatt store and dwelling in Barnesville Nathan Talbott owner of the property
Twenty years ago in the Frederick area changes followed the election with Arthur D. Willard taking the bench Chas W Crum becoming sheriff Melvin F Shepley as Register of Wills and John W Grove Amon Burgee and Abraham H Derr named County Commissioners Major Elmer F Monshower spoke on Rifle and Pistol marksmanship at Kiwanis Club Harry Schroeder elected Kiwanis president Presentation of American and Maryland flags marked Church Street School Community Association meeting with about 125 in attendance Post Office revenue noted a postwar spike in Frederick reflecting a thriving gasoline site business and rising postal receipts the year ending with a notable increase in revenue except 1921
Walkersville 4-H Clubs and Glade Valley Grange joined for the fourth annual Parents and Friends Night at Walkersville High School. About 180 attended a program featuring a Thanksgiving scene, music, speeches, awards, and a hometown charity collection for the Walkersville Firemen.
A reader asks about marital strain early in marriage and how to keep harmony. Dorothy Dix notes most couples face a post honeymoon reaction, urges effort to build happiness, and warns that divorce is costly. She adds guidance on deception about hair color and a working woman's need for rest, reflecting early 20th century advice norms.
Washington commentary flags five months of Korean war with US casualties over 30,000 and U N inaction. It urges Britain to stop appeasement, urges the U N to condemn Russia and China, and calls for a coordinated international program to replace American troops and end talks of peace without full commitment. It asserts a strong UN stance is needed to avert a larger war.
Major General Lewis B. Hershey, director of Selective Service, will address the Damascus Lions Club at its regular meeting on Tuesday December 5 at Damascus High School. Dinner at 145 p.m. by FP. Tions committee, program to follow with Hershey speaking at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Visitors urged to contact club secretary for dinner reservations.
A daily vocabulary note explains Cynical as contemptuously distrustful of human nature. It includes an example question about a cynical view of the future and reminds learners to grow their vocabulary by mastering one word each day.
The text asks about state seals mottos and notes Missouri and Kentucky share the motto United We Stand Divided We Fall on their seals. It then answers that the bee is the most valuable insect, with silk moth as second. It also explains Nemesis as the Greek goddess of retribution and how the word now means a source of retribution or punishment.
The Merryland Tract Homemakers Club met November 16 at Petersville Farmers Chih House with Mrs Vills Hartman and Miss Susie Thomas as hostesses. Officers elected for 1951 included President George Chick and Treasurer George Wenner. Donations to Community Chest and Children's Aid Society were approved, with a Christmas box to CARE. A Christmas party is planned December 2 at Mrs Lee Titus and Mrs Joan Titus homes.
Miss Rhoda Arlene Rosenblum and Alvin Martin Garfinkle were married Sunday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Washington relatives from several cities attended. Rabbi Harry Segal officiated in the main dining room with a reception and dinner to follow. The couple will reside in Washington after a trip. The bride is a Frederick High School graduate. the groom a Roosevelt High School graduate who served in the armed forces.
Lois Jean Wiles granddaughter of Mrs Philip E Flook Middletown became the bride of Newt Eugene Love of Baltimore son of Mrs Paul Sayler Short Lane Va The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Frederick W Mund The bride wore navy blue with winter white accessories and a corsage of white rose buds The couple will reside in Baltimore with the groom employed there Also included is news of Miss Mary Dee Stoudt and Wilbur Moore’s Thanksgiving wedding at St Philips and James Catholic Church in Baltimore with details of attendants and reception.
Jeanette Joselyn Staley and Mallory Ivan Landers wed at Mt. St. Marys College faculty members attended plus relatives from Walkersville and Baynesville. Officiant Rev. Dr. Garrett presided. the bride wore winter white. couple plans to reside with the bride’s family while the groom resumes Navy duties.
A reflective note cites Proverbs 290 urging patience when harmed and asserts that human injustice often serves God’s justice with mercy. Madame Swetchin’s statement frames restraint as virtuous despite wrongdoing.
The Emmitsburg Chamber of Commerce met November 21 and adopted a resolution urging restoration of Samuel Emmit’s grave to honor the founder. Col. Thomas J. Frailey chaired the committee to take steps for dignified restoration. Prof. B. J. Eckenrode presided, announced dues unchanged, and new members receive full-year credit. The meeting covered national affairs reports, housing zoning plans, and plans for a Christmas decorating contest with cash prizes. Local museum site plans were also discussed, and three new members were installed.
Frederick Chapter D A R held Repudiation Day in the court room with S Denmead Kelb as speaker. Frederick County native Frederick Kolb traced German migration and warned against lax liberties while urging preservation of memory. The program included readings, the pledge, and a courtroom reading of the 1765 Stamp Act act.
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