New York Faces A Bomb Alert With Quiet Demeanor
HAL BOYLE recalls New York during the first A bomb alert as streets emptied and citizens sought shelters. He notes a mix of calm, curiosity, and independence with some watching from windows. He contrasts reactions with London and Berlin, where fear and practical sheltering shaped daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Elvil Defense Organization
Lessom
Tass
Moscow
London
Berlin
Living Space and displaced persons after World War II
The article discusses postwar living space as a cause of war and the use of displaced persons. It notes the International Refugee Organization aided hundreds of thousands via relocation to countries with jobs, while TRO faced end due to US Congress opposition. It references expanding aid through Brussels Western nations and a future surplus move to underpopulated regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Mussolini
Tojo
Aetter
International Refugee Organization
TRO
International Labor Office
Naples
U. S. Congress
Brussels
Congress
Italy
West Germany
Holland
Austria
Greece
Canada
Australia
Easy Way Out Leads Often Into Trouble
Rev W DeWitt Dickey of Mt Airy Methodist warned Frederick Optimist Club members that choosing the easy way out in moral matters leads to trouble. He linked this to government officials who accepted bribes and urged youth to think and judge, not follow desires. The program was led by Jack Shorrow with Joe Doupnik presiding at the Southern Restaurant. An Optimist auction tonight at the Armory will raise funds for the Optimist Boys Club, chaired by C Lease Bussard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DeWitt Dickey
Mt. Airy
Armory
C. Lease Bussard
Optimust Boys Club
Emmitsburg Lions Club Ladies Night in 23rd annual charter
Emmitsburg's Lions Club held its twenty third annual charter and ladies night with a 7 p m banquet at Lutheran Parish House. The program featured a call to order by president Arthur Elder, patriotic songs, invocations, greetings from District Governor William G Heagy, and a Beat The Clock entertainment. Charter members named include Dr W R Cadle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Lions Club
Arthur Elder
America
Michael J. O'Brien
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father O'Brien
William S. Sterbinsky
William G. Heagy
Charles 2. Fuss
Robert E. Dougherty
D. L. Beegle
George L. Wilhide
J. Ralph McDonnell
Claud W. Seiss
W. R. Cadle
Clarence G. Frailey
Robert H. Gillelan
Charles A. Harner
J. Ward Kerrigan
Francis S. K. Matthews
Wilbur J. Raffensberger
Ernest R. Shiver
M. F. Shuff, Jr
Ralph
Daily Bread: Wait on the Lord and the Chinese farmer parable
A devotional reflection compares a Chinese farmer who pulled plants higher daily to speed growth with the Psalmist's exhortation to wait on the Lord. It emphasizes that prayers may seem unanswered when God’s timing differs from ours, urging patience and trust in divine timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Parnell Bailey
Walt
Train diners dine from trays in airline style service
Cleveland report notes Chesapeake and Ohio trains now serve meals on trays. Food is pre cooked and frozen, warmed in an electric oven before serving. Thomas J. Deagan says passengers and road like the system and it may break even financially on diner service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chesapeake & Ohio
Thomas J. Deagan
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on November 20 1901 the sheriff's office saw Charles P Troxell retire with Harvey Re Lease taking charge and three appointees James W Robinson J F Carter and Benjamin Shaw as deputy officials. Ex Sheriff Troxell moved to North Market Street residence formerly occupied by John Clary. At Clover Seat Literary Society debate themed on winter pleasure winning for the negative. Miss Lottie Remsberg sold a Middle Town house and lot for 1400. Allen Keine Jr sold pigeons to a Philadelphia dealer with a homing bird released Thanksgiving Day. W W Winchester evacuating Excelsior Works Thurmont sold to J W Creeger who will continue the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Troxell
Harvey
Sherfs
James W. Robinson
J. F. Carter
Benjamin Shaw
Inc
North Market
John Clary
Clover Seat Literary Society
Robert Humm
Fault Brown
Charles Smith
George LeFever
Guy Nusz
Willie James
Lottie Remsberg
Middletown
Ezra Beachley
Allen Keine, JR
Philadelphia
Homer
W. W. Winchester
Excelsior
Thurmont
J. W. Creeger
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Items from the November 30 1931 issue note 850 poultry exhibits at the Maryland State Poultry Show in the State Armory with Walter Johnson presenting entries. Delegations from Point of Rocks Brunswick Woodsboro and Broad Run petition for road improvements as county commissioners plan talks with the State Roads Commission about 1932 work. An auto accident near Ridgeville in dense fog injures Harry Bartholow and others at Mt. St. Marys College returning from Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Poultry Association
Walter Johnson
Point OF Rocks
Brunswick
Woodsboro
Broad Run
State Roads Commission
Ridgeville
Harry
Bartholow
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Camp Detrick Sets Plans for USO Style Recreation Center
Camp Detrick and Hood College representatives have been meeting to open a USO like recreation center. Hood College plans include securing a room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with snack bar, decorations, and a program of entertainment by Hood College and Camp Detrick talent. Army personnel notes highlight promotions, leaves, new assignments, and a Christmas leave policy, along with air force briefs and local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick Puble Information Office
Camp Dettrick
Army
WCA
Hood College
USO
Rood College
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Camp Detrick
Ruth Matthews
Mary-Lou Springhorn
Herbert Heston
Pics
Bill Benner
Walter Dickinson
Iisaze J. Fish, Jr
Ripley, Tenn
Fish
Ripley High School
City Lumber Co
Ripley
Naval Service
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Naval Hospital Corps
U. S. Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Harry C. Huff
Harry BE. Rogers, Jr
Norbert van Dinter
Roperto Mezza
Henry H. Latham
Edward S. Elliott
John Puskat
Raymond RR. Nichol
Els
Donald W. Gerlita
Oliver J. Benish
Sxl
Harry EB. Rogers, Jr
Ray G. Cross
Joseph B. Sherrill
Robert L. Smith
Pfc
Merrit Marbach
Camp Detenk
Caribbean
Pfo
Jerry A. Fine
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Woig Maurice TB. Rice
Air Force
Leonardo
Suttan
Dee
Wojg
Maurice D. Rice
William J. Serington
Derrick
Euegene E. Walters
Youngsville
Pyss
Allen R. Artis
Jack Griebney
Jack Mulder
Eugene J. Smith
Walters
Batttalion
United Nations
Korea
Eugenie d. Millikan
United States
Germiany
Douglas A. Plogs
3345Th Technical Training Wing
Chante Air Force Base
Donald F. Felker
1St Weather Squadron
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
2059Th Air Weather Wing
Oklahoma City
Okla
John J. Lahey
Carolyn J. Holford
Ernest D. Holford
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Barney
Herbert R. Jordan
Hazel Phillips
E. S. Elliott
Bruceton Mills
W. Va
James L. Lovell
Fort Bragg
N. C
Pittsburgh
M. T. Moree
Oram C. Woolpert
Post
Truce talk strategy debated to curb Korean war fighting
In Washington a plan to limit battlefield moves by both sides is explored as a path to a de facto cease fire. The piece discusses using restraint under UN leadership, the risks of stale war, and potential impacts on prestige and peace efforts while noting ongoing prisoner exchanges and inspections remain unsettled. It also mentions a social event at Camp Detrick with a Mr and Mrs Night and a fashion show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. N
Key West
Fla
Ridgway
United Nations
United
Korea
North Korea
China
U.N
Camp Detrick
Mother's Club
Frederick
Young People’s Fellowship of All
Francis B. Grodon
Lee Kefauver
Robert Leather
David Hinshaw
Not Guilty Verdict In Accident Hearing
Magistrate Wilbur F. Shef field Jr presided in Peoples Court this morning over a reckless driving case against George James C. Spurrier of Hamilton Avenue. The charge of failure to grant right of way was dismissed. Spurrier’s collision on Route 240 near Frederick junction with a northbound car driven by Philip Lee Linthicum of Silver Spring left Linthicum and his wife with head injuries. about $300 damage to each car. Edward D. Storm represented Spurrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Sheffield,Jr
Peoples Court
George James C. Spurrier
Hamilton Avenue
Frederick
Patrick Stakem
Frederick Junction
Sporrier
Philip Lee Linthicum
Silver Spring
Linthicum
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Edward D. Storm
Spurvier
Sheffield
Gordon D. Main
Lewistown
Main
den B. F. Phebus
Alfred A. Gray
East Port
Harold N. Rich
Arlington
D. A. Tucker
Tax lien filed against W. Harry Haller by U S Collector
A tax lien under Internal Revenue laws has been filed in the Clerk of the Circuit Court office by U S Collector George Hofferbert against W Harry Haller of 53 Fast Patrick Street for unpaid withholding taxes totaling 652 dollars 54 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Laws
Circuit Court
U. S
George Hofferbert
W. Harry Haller
Fast Patrick Street
Basketball Clinic At Hood Saturday
Frederick County Board of Women Officials hosts a basketball clinic at Hood College on Saturday at 10 a.m. to introduce new rules and officiating methods from the National Section of Women's Athletics. A Hood student demonstration game features Miss Catherine Foland and assistant Helma Hann Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Board of Women
Hood College
Frederick County
Maryland
Hood
Gambril Gymnasium
Catherine Foland
Helma Hann Bowers
Frederick High School
Frederick County Board
Miss Folend
Taft Challenges Stassen's Control Over Minnesota Delegation
Senator Taft declared from Washington that he has authorized Roy E. Dunn to campaign for Taft delegates in Minnesota. The move shifts the 1952 GOP nominating contest as Stassen had previously challenged Taft for Ohio delegates in 1948. Dewey won the 1948 nomination over both Taft and Stassen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Harold £. Stassen
Minnesota
Cincinnati
Roy E. Dunn
Ohioan
Stassen
Faft
Entertained Ahead of December 16 Nuptials in Hagerstown
Miss Etta Mark Fleisher and Mr. Albert Cohen plan to wed at B'nai Abraham Temple in Hagerstown on Sunday evening December 16. Ahead of the wedding, they were guest of honor at multiple pre nuptial events including cocktail parties, a silver shower, and a luncheon hosted by local friends and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Mark Fleisher
Albert Herbert Cohen
Hagerstown
Nathan Jacobson
Upper College Terrace
Ralph Goldman
North Potomac Street
Miss Fleisher
Alexander
Albert Hirsch
Carroll Parkway
Mr. Cohen
Marvin Weiner
Max Fleisher
Takoma Park
W. Bartgis Storm
South Market Street
Henry E. Marschalk
Marschalk
Gene Rainey
Eddie Wilks
Bradley Riggs
Kensington
Lloyd C. Culler
Charles Irvin Storm
Lee M. Buchanan
William Moore and Son
Billy
Cits
Progressive Club Dinner Dance in Urbana Features VIPs
The Frederick District Progressive Club of the Peoples Life Insurance Company held its annual dinner-dance at the Peter Pan Inn Urbana with 50 employees and many guests. Nobles and officials attended including N S White Gaithersburg manager and A P Thompson comptroller who spoke. Also noted is Sgt. Thomas W. Pitts named Warrant Officer Junior Grade at Ft Devens and Marine Pvt Lawrence X Gouker Jr in Parris Island training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
The
Peoples Life Insurance Company
Frederick
Peter Pan Inn
Urbana
Silver Spring
G. D. Bennett
N. S.white
Gaithersburg
A. P. Thompson
Edward D. Stocm
Bennett
White Ahred ©. Burns
Wesley M. VanDercook
Paul A. Watkins
Carl E. Dornheim
H. F. Nicodemus
N. S. White
Helen C. Leith
Ida Chiswell
Washington Area
G. W. Reynolds
E. P. Stroot
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. P. Moffatt
R. O. Collins
Cumberland
Thomas W. Pitts
United States Army
Ft. Devens
Mass
Louise Grove
North Market Street
This City
Pitts
Donna
Lowell Rd
Lawrence X. Gouker
L. X. Gouker
Marine Corps
Parris Island
S. C
Pvt. L . Gouker, Jr
Pit
Bn 4
Local Hospital Updates and Recovery News
Among The Sick wirg Clyde Hauger 317 North Bentz Street was removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment Thursday evening. Her condition seemed satisfactory this morning. Mrs Harry L Brandt West Patrick Street has returned home after observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Paul Wagner of Wakefield Valley near New Windsor returned home from University Hospital Baltimore Thursday afternoon. Raymond D Smith 281 Center Street recovering steadily after recent University Hospital surgery. Mrs Russell Tregoning returned home to Woodsboro after a major operation. Scientific rainfall is usually attempted by releasing dry ice or silver iodide into a cloud from an airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
University Hospital, Baltimore
Russell Tregoning
Woodsboro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Weddings Bitner Lowell Williams Werner Edwards in Union Bridge
Multiple wedding notices appear: Matilda Sowell of Ventu California wed W D Bitner in Reno Nevada and will reside in Akron after a brief honeymoon. Phebe Goul will marry Richard Summers of Boulder, Colorado. Margaret Edwards married Start Werner at Union Bridge Methodist Church with elaborate ceremonies and attendants. The couple will reside in Brattleboro after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitner
Lowell
Matilda Sowell
Ventu Calif
Frederick
Reno
Nev
W. D. Bitner
Evans Avenue
Ventu
Bitners
Akron
Sowell
Johnson's Jewelers
Ventul
Richard K. Williams
Boulder, Col
Winetka, Ill
Phebe Goul
Richard FE. Summers
M .J. W. B. Summers
Frederic
Werner—Edwards
Margaret Edwards
Edward Union Bridge
Start Werner
Haz Werner
Werner
Jumbus
Bssix
Donald Macintos
Hampstead
Sion
Gladys Edwards
Wilmington
Del
Norman Adams
Brattlebort
Billy C. Edwards
Benniee D. Edwards
W. F. Kin Edwin
Tern
Billy Ewards
Pulaski
Cason-Newman College
Jefferso City
Tenn
Mrs Werner Speaks At Lions Ladies Night
Mrs Stella B Werner member of the Montgomery County Council spoke at Fra Scott Key Hotel during Lions Club Ladies Night. She urged women to engage in government starting locally, analyze local taxes, and exercise the vote. Mrs Charles W Magaha chaired the event with Russell Hinds providing organ music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella B. Werner
Chevy Chase
Montgomery County Council
Fra Scott Key
Lian Club
Werner
Charles W. Magaha
Russell Hinds
Not Guilty Finding For M Joseph Barger In Assault Case
M Joseph Barger of Brunswick appeared before Magistrate C L Moats in Brunswick Tuesday on an assault charge. He was found not guilty after arrest on a warrant Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Joseph Barger
Brunswick
Martrate C. L. Moats
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Boyle
Emmitsburg Lions Club
C. and
the News
David Lawrence
Sam W. Maples, Jr
Rockwell Terrace
Tasker’s Chance Club
Tasker's Chance Garden Club
Frederick Historical Society
West Patrick Street
J. D. Dave
J. Carlisle Smith
Theron D Green
J. Walker Carty
B. O. Thomas, Jr
W. Cash Smith
Francis D. Howard
Franklin Birely
John A. G Smith
John R. Ewell
Witour F. Sheffield, Jr
West
Patrick Street
Garber
Marion C. Insley
Dayton
Insley
Wright-Patterson Air Base
A. B. Collmus
College Place
Collmus
John R. Walker
Larchmont
John Spangler Kieffer
Annnapolis
Frederik
Kieffer
C. Burr Ariz
Roxanna White
Phillip Lomes
Cuister Avenue
Laconian Association of Baltimore
Alcazar Ballroom
Baltimore
Roy L. Leatherman
Rocky Water Park
Eau Gallie
Flo
Raymond Parker Free, Jr
Hastith Street
St. Mary's
Episcopal Church
Robert S. Trimbie
Minnie Delashmutt
Glen Burnie
James D. Morgan
Jasper W. Morgan
Rfc No. 1
Myersville
U. S. Air Force
Ralph Wirls
Samuel Crone
Burkittsville
Mes
Gerald Ahalf
Mra. Som
Uer ‘Ausherman
Missesshr Arnold
Bernice Arnold
Betty Brown
Samuel Ausherman
Milburn Ahalt
Gerald Ahalt
Stewart Bowlus
Richard Boyer
Ralph Wirts
Samuel] Crane
Mrs. Werner
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