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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
5
Washington observers say administration leaders may urge farmers to plant aggressively as in World War II, betting on rising demand for American food. Wheat belt curbs, government purchases of potatoes and eggs rise, but unrestricted planting risks taxpayer costs if war ends or supplies flood the market.
The October meeting of the W S C S of Mt. Zion church was held October 18 at the home of Mrs. Howard Scheel with co hostesses Mrs Elmer Roderick and others.16 members answered roll call. A program titled Amidst the Suffering Throng was presented and readings given. Fruit was sent to Mrs. Daisy Least who is indisposed and goodwill box won by Mrs. Amos Flock. Next meeting set for November 6 at Mrs. Ernest Duvall with a covered dish supper.
Oct 24 1909 column notes a man wounded by a gunfire clash near Klinehart Alley and West Fifth. Pocketpicking reported during Bryan speech. victims lose 25 and 125 dollars. A coal oil stove explosion in Middletown nearly destroyed Mrs Catherine Lorentz home as neighbors fought flames. Post Office Department accepts Wm Schnaufer lease proposal for Brunswick room at 200 yearly for five years. Local millinery stores hold fall openings showcasing bonnets and hats.
The State Roads Commission announced bids would open November 12 for a new bridge over the Monocacy river at Furnace Ford on the Buckeystown Rockville road. Maryland youths at the Frederick Fair who attended the Future Farmers of America events were robbed of coats data and other items during the FRA banquet. Barn and chick house on Wisner property near Wallow Springs burned early today, destroying stock. Local notices mention residents De Price Senith, James Jones, Ben Bennett, and Naa Reuck in connection with Baltimore.
Rev Samuel Johnston rector of All Sainte Episcopal church urged Frederick congregants to vote against legalized gambling in November. He argued gambling is immoral, a disease, and harmful to society citing France Ireland and Ireland’s sweepstakes as warning. He urged residents to vote no at the polls.
A Circuit Court jury began hearing testimony in a $20,000 damage suit arising from a Hyundai accident between a pleasure car and a truck in Hyattstown. Wille Wade Price, the Hyattstown plaintiff, testified he suffered serious injuries meant to haunt him for life. Defendant truck was operated by John W. Snauffer Gaithersburg and owned by Charles M Pickett also of Gaithersburg. Cross-claim for $1,190 filed for damages to the truck. Judge Patrick M Schnauffer presiding. Also listed were jurors Arthur F Levy Oscar Tmuir Robert H Diller and others. A deed recorded for Route 40 Bellevue Farms sale from Charles S. V. Lanner to J. Lee Kemp for about 13 000.
Carl C. Pitcher, about 55, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad executive, died suddenly after arriving in Pittsburgh aboard a train. He was chief of yard and terminal operations for the B and O and became ill on train No. 7 from Baltimore. Hospital officials cited a heart condition as the cause of death.
Don Whitehead chronicles American advances toward Pyongyang through scenes of surrendering North Korean troops and grateful civilians. North Korean prisoners, including women nurses, stream from hills as Brig. Gen. Frank A. Allen scoffs at enemy zeal. Tanks shell a village while Apple Day erupts with soldiers feasting on apples from local orchards, amid heavy combat and mixed emotions.
Christian Endeavor delegates from Frederick area churches attended the Frederick County Christian Endeavor convention at the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren church. The event featured district and union officers, candlelighting ceremony, and an executive committee meeting scheduled for November 4 at the Frederick YMCA.
Buffalo New York October 24 The Lackawanna passenger train Phoebe Snow derailed at Delwood near Buffalo. No deaths were reported and an undetermined number of persons were injured but only one seriously. Baggageman James A Shaw 65 of Elmira sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred at 1035 AM en route from Buffalo to New York City.
A Washington column argues that despite UN victories, more than 25 000 casualties and flawed pre June 25 decisions warrant congressional inquiry. It blames leadership for naval and air force underfunding, questions unification claims, and urges accountability to prevent future mistakes.
Joseph Vona of North College Parkway was acquitted on improper passing after testimony by he and his wife. George E. Barnes of Baltimore was jailed five days for drunkenness after being found guilty in Peoples Court. A list of collateral forfeitures for various traffic violations totals numerous small fines. State Troopers Tucker and Stone made the arrests.
Baltimore October 24 A member of the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee said he will file a court suit against the party’s nomination of Leroy C Shaughnessy for Register of Wills The move follows factional strife within the party Governor Lane fired a committee member for backing Shaughnessy and Frank J Flynn deputy chief clerk to the board of election supervisors said he would sue claiming the nomination meeting was illegally called and void The dispute centers on factional leaders and party lines in Baltimore City.
Washington, Oct. 34 Cyrus Ching, towering and jovial, is among the government’s biggest figures and now chairs the Wage Stabilization Board. Born in Canada and naturalized in 1909, he built a long career in labor relations at U S Rubber and in government posts, shaping wage and labor policy through wartime boards and peace-time stabilization efforts.
Moscow papers on the United Nations anniversary stress faithfulness to its concept and warn of dangers from imperialist plots. Pravda and Izvestia call for adherence to UN statutes, warn against veto power erosion, and accuse the United States Britain and other allies of pressuring nations. A Jamaica tidal wave reference recalls Port Royal disaster.
Berlin reports on the German Industries Fair in the western sector, highlighting recovery and rebuilding with Marshall Plan aid. Maj. Gen Taytor notes 26 percent unemployment, while reconstruction employs 58,000. exports and German production rise to 30 percent of 1935 levels. The event, timed with Soviet elections, signals a unified Germany’s potential and Western competition, with American exhibits including a prefabricated rambler house and various German and European displays.
Washington report by Democratic members of the House Committee on Lobbying Activities calls lobbying a billion dollar industry posing real dangers to Congress. The 67 page appraisal summarizes extensive hearings from earlier this year. Republicans did not sign.
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