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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1950
Page
5
In a letter from October 7, 1950, the author condemns the mass murder of American prisoners by North Korea. It notes over 100 soldiers killed, condemns execution of POWs as a war crime, and argues justice will be pursued by peace bodies, while stressing that no punishment can bring back the slain. the cause of Korea is linked to preserving American freedom and the soldiers’ devotion.
Baltimore reports Republican U S Senate candidate John Marshall Butler charged the administration with a hot and cold policy in the east and accused Sen Tydings of aiding Russia. He attacked the Russia stance and said domestic leaders are Moscow stooges, warning of treason in high places. In New York Alger Hiss filed an eight point, 125 page appeal after a perjury conviction.
Fifty years ago local items from the Frederick County scene describe McMurray Packing Co planning to close next spring and move to Appleton Wisconsin. Frederick exhibition preparations proceed at Fair Grounds with Chief Marshal Witter assigning exhibits. A theft at Rice and Shaff in Knoxville nets about $20, tools stolen from a nearby blacksmith, and Dr C F Goodell notes hog numbers in Frederick are down from last year with permits between 500 and 600. Belles Lettres Society debated whether the present administration tends to the downfall of the republic, with the negative upheld by judges.
Twenty Years Ago Items note Hood College urging water conservation with tub baths weekly to ease the local supply. William J. Grove calls for a trefile light at a Georgetown and Pike intersection near Erick. A fragment mentions a henhouse Reid on East Third street and thefts. Chinon Rhodes attends the World Series game.
In Taejon Korea October 7 American troops discovered three U S soldiers tied together and dead in a dirt ditch near the city jail after North Korean captors had forced 42 Americans and 12 South Koreans into a mass grave. Lt Shultice led fingerprinting to confirm identities as Army investigators documented the atrocity.
The 22nd Spurrier reunion took place on Sept 17 at Big Pipe Creek Park with a noon basket lunch. An auditor ium program featured Musical Meloders with Hilda Davidson Patricia Hoke and Betty McCaffrey, plus Albert Fisher magician, as attendees include many Hoke Spurrier and Roelke relatives.
Hood College students enjoy an afternoon picnic at Craddock Heights as campus events build toward Campus Day. Miss Dolores Holland coordinates preparations for the October 14 Hudson outdoor theater competition with alumnae, fathers, and mothers groups meeting, while Jimmy Moran and his Baltimore orchestra provide evening music in Gambrill gym.
A Wisconsin farm woman predicts a new appearance of the Blessed Virgin today drawing hundreds to Necedah. Dozens kept an all night vigil kneeling before a shrine on Mary Anna Van Hoof’s farm as a chilly wind swept the scene. About 100 autos were parked nearby in an improvised lot as worshippers slept close to the shrine.
Edmonds John jl. Edmonds, 72, charged with murder in the jealousy slaying of his 63-year-old wife Gertrude Edmonds after she was found mortally wounded in their three room cottage at Lowes Park. Police recovered bloodstained knives and a rubber mallet near the body. Edmonds claimed the attack followed her alleged infidelity at the cabinet factory where both worked. Coroner Kiantz said the suspect attempted suicide afterward.
Vice President Alben W. Barkley says his Milwaukee remarks on the Brannan farm plan were misunderstood and misquoted. He spoke at Democratic rallies in Sioux City and Waterloo and in news conferences, denying that the Administration was not committed to the plan while noting he studies it and sees some good features.
Hongkong dispatches report the body of a Russian pilot found in the wreckage of a military plane that crashed near Canton. The body was sent north for burial. Earlier Shanghai reports noted Soviet pilots flying military planes for the Chinese Communists.
In Seoul on Oct 7 the acting Premier and Defense Minister Sihn Sung-Mo drove a jeep onto the American embassy parking lot. A U S Marine private told him to back out and he parked nearby. When asked who the driver was the Marine said Coulda been my grandmother.
Washington argues that Pacific amphibious landings such as Tarawa Saipan Okinawa Iwo Jima were common and decisive, with naval air power and anti submarine patrols proving crucial. It asserts Korean War shows air support from land and sea can sustain invasions, even against strong enemy air and sub sea threats. The piece stresses three services’ readiness and warns Inchon analysis overlooks the broader wartime lessons.
Emmitsburg residents attended the Frederick Fair while others hosted visitors from Baltimore. The World Series-conflicted Old Timers game against Hanover Shoe is moved to October 14 at 2 pm. Emmitsburg High School hosts a skating party, while Maryl and Rosary observances form part of the day. The Saint Joseph’s High Alumni plan a Sadie Hawkins dance for November 7 with multiple organizing committees.
A surprise birthday celebration for Miss Mary Balle Droneburg was hosted by Miss Hattie Smith and Vernon Smith at the Charles Smith home in Jefferson. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. attendees included Misses Mary Belle Droneburg, Betty Smith, Irene House, Barbara Smith, Mildred Keller, Jean Poffinberger, Mattie Smith and Messrs Merle Huffer, Sterling Clabaugh, Arthur Fogle, Richard Zimmerman, Richard Kinna, Clayton Smith, Vernon Smith, Dwight Smith, and Charles Smith.
A report from Thurmont lists Camp Detrick staff attendees at a dinner including William and Joseph Hooper Wade Butcher Leonard Thomas Bernard Grove Guy Cheeks Thomas Morgan Anthony Mattie Charles M. Birely and Melvin Federline. George W Wireman Sr marks his 86th birthday Oct 2. Jeffrey Lynn Foxville born Sep 28 at Waynesboro Hospital. Oleg Leichter returns to Cheektowaga N Y after visiting Lottie Munshower. Lillian Flohr returns to Thurmont after Bethlehem PA visit. plans winter in Florida with John and family. Donald Boyer at Fort Knox KY visits his parents. expects overseas duty. Marion Crotty returns to Jacksonville FL after visit with Fleming family. Alonzo Wachter and wife to celebrate 25th anniversary. Morrison of Uniontown PA visiting.
Edith H Hilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hilbert of Emmitsburg Route 2 married Pfc David B Wantz son of Mrs Harry Wantz of Emmitsburg Route 3 in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage Emmitsburg Rev Philip Bower officiated The couple were joined by the bride’s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Brown Wantz has 29 months active army service including time in Japan and Korea He returns from Fort Knox Kentucky on leave and will report to Fort Lawton Seattle Washington bride will live with her parents
A private citizen, George L. Singlemann, filed in Civil District Court seeking removal of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini statue from public property, citing church and state separation. He argues the statue offends Protestant sensibilities in a Catholic city.
Hood College announces night courses for October and November with two units each. Classes run Wednesdays 7:30 to 9, minimum ten students, English Literary Public Speaking for Club Women and Library Training plus various topics. Additional typing and swimming instruction offered with instructors including Truxal Redd Neely Headings Ward and others.
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