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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
11
In Tokyo military circles a fast end to Korean fighting is viewed within weeks with a long cleanup ahead. Communists may retreat north or resort to guerrillas if mountains are used, but civilian support is doubtful and foreign troops will be succeeded by strong Korean forces.
Connie Mack, long-time manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, retires after organizing the club 50 years ago and winning nine pennants and five world championships. The move comes as a rebuilding phase begins in Philadelphia, with Mack noted for his lasting credit to baseball.
A letter to the editor from Frederick dated October 23 praises the outdoor Recreation Commission program and its summer playgrounds. The writers thank the News for publicity that kept the public informed and express confidence in the fall and winter activities led by trained personnel.
Washington reports Secretary Brannan faces crucial weeks deciding on reestablishing price supports to spur hog production for 1951 pork supplies. Government economists see boosted employment and consumer buying power, but outcomes hinge on farmers increasing meat animal production without coercive price protection, risking higher prices or rationing if supplies lag.
Cpl. Ariton B. Craig of Bedford Virginia recounts escaping a northbound Korean Red train after the Sunchon massacre. Captured July 26 at Taejon, he survived a death march and a later train ride north. He lost 50 pounds in captivity but is now in good condition at a Fukuoka hospital awaiting possible evacuation.
The Frederick Association of Girl Scouts agrees on Oct 29 to Nov 4 for Juliette Low Birthday Week activities at Winchester Hall. Sunday events include an 11 o'clock All Saints Episcopal service and an 8 o'clock Catholic mass at St. John’s. During the week, life of Juliette Low will be taught in Brownie and Scout troops. The leaders club and board meet November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maryland State School of the Deaf.
Fifty years ago main items from The News recount a Democratic meeting at Rudy's Hall Middletown with Major Little as congressional candidate and a packed crowd. Pearce the Republican rival spoke at the Opera House Friday while another Democratic rally is planned for Junior Hall tomorrow night. Mantz the streets superintendent reports a new floor on the east side of the Carroll Creek bridge. Mrs Mararet Knode notes a plum tree in full bloom unusual for the season. L G Harron of the U S Fish Commission delivered three consignments of large mouth bass to Dr J W Downey Wilbur H Duvall and C S Howard for distribution along the Monocacy. The receivers of the Cat Octin Mountain Iron Company advertise sale of the Catoctin Furnace and other property at the Court House on November 22.
Three students from Devitt Prep School in Washington were injured when their car collided with a truck on the Washington highway near Bennett's Creek while en route to Mt. St. Marys College. Lions Club will award prizes totaling about 140 dollars for the annual Halloween celebration. About 270 pounds of honey stored for 20 years by bees in Thomas Buxton’s West Third street house was found. A high wind canceled the Frederick Fair balloon ascension. crowds were smaller due to cold weather.
A look at Major General Hershey’s 1948 panel recommendations amid the draft dilemma. The Nation Today notes a push to defer highly capable students, fund college for gifted poor youths, and preserve diverse fields from engineering to the healing arts, while awaiting final action on these ideas.
Frederick area audience hears Hood College recital by Miss Anna Marie Budde soprano and Philip Royer violinist. Budde delivers Puccini aria from La Boheme. Royer performs Mozart and Handel. William Sprigg accompanies. Oliver Spangler aids on piano. The program features sacred Bach and Mendelssohn, with organ background.
Today in Washington the United Nations faces two rival China admission plans. Britain seeks a territory and obedience criterion, while the United States supports a four point standard emphasizing consent, governance, and human rights. The dispute tests Anglo American unity amid Korea era tensions and potential shifts in diplomatic recognition.
The Lewistown Parent-Teachers Association schedules a fall bazaar for Friday evening November 10 at the Lewistown school. Marivyn Rice serves as general chairman with numerous chairmen listed for sandwiches coffee cake candy popcorn tee cream cold drinks grab bag and entertainment.
Zonta Club members heard Grace Fox, historian and author, discuss UN achievements and potential. She highlighted shifts from US isolation to UN participation, praised the UN charter while noting imperfections, and called for collective security as essential today. The Francis Scott Key Hotel hosted the session.
At Newmarket on October 25 Kelling captured the 109th Cambridgeshire Stakes in a tight three horse photo finish. Zina placed second with Valdesco third as the field sprinted to the line. Also noted is a military footwear size range and a list of observers or attendees: burg, Mrs. Shirley Smith, Mrs. John Bowers, Mrs. Ebner Martin.
Frederick Rotary marks 30 years since the October 1920 charter meeting with founder figures, early officers, and 106 active members by 1950. The piece notes Rotary’s community work, milk and maternity care programs, Boy Scout support, and international speaker programs, plus a roll of presidents through 1950 and the 1928 district governor appointment.
Side Glances notes district affairs with the city Club hosting the annual conference. Frederick officers for the year include Mr. Hardy president Clyde M. Roney vice president William B. Bennett Jr secretary and William R. Stemmer treasurer. On July 1 1950 Rotary credited 7113 clubs in 83 countries with 342000 members. US had 4154 clubs, Canada 256, Australia 207, Great Britain 679, Europe 663, Asia 207, Latin America 859, Africa and Middle East 663, and 40 other regions.
New Jersey Republicans dispatch blue dyed potatoes to denounce the Truman era potato crop destruction program. The project claims the federal scheme wastes tax money by paying 1.68 dollars per 100 pounds to destroy crop and sells dyed potatoes back for fertilizer at one cent per 100 pounds.
Mrs. Clara Soliday, 75, of Logan Ohio, filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court for 7340 dollars plus 10000 punitive damages claiming Congressman Walter E. Brehm wrongfully demanded and received part of her salary from January 1945 to January 1948 while she worked on the Congressional payroll. Brehm, 58, a dentist by training and representative of Ohio’s 11th District, called the suit absurd and the most cockeyed thing he ever heard.
Four Frederick men Carl Mentzer Ridgely King William Brightwell and John W Smith were booked by city police on lottering charges and held under five dollars and costs each pending hearings. Sergi Swom ley Officers Carty and Twente made the arrests. Alton Statford Athens Ga charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license and posted six dollars forty five cents collateral. Phobus Theater Paul Nipkow German scientist who died in 1940 is regarded as near inventor of television for developing the scanning disc the basis of picture transmission.
A wedding of much interest took place Saturday October 21 at Locust Valley Church of God. Norma Jean Ebersole and Robert William Becker married in a double ring ceremony conducted by the bride’s father. The church featured potted ferns white chrysanthemums and glow and white pompons with satin ribbons. The bride wore a satin gown with net yoke long sleeves and a train and seated a bustle, carrying a white satin Bible with white orchid streamers. The groom and attendants included Robert K. Wanner as best man and ushers Edwin R. Freed 8 and Ray L. Fink. A reception for 125 followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 414 Sun Street York Pa.
Miss Delores Lorraine Franklin daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin wed Mr Stone son of Mr and Mrs Kieffer Stone at the Lutheran parsonage Walkersville The ceremony led by Rev E Koontz Helwig Attendants included Miss Gladys Six and Stephen Boswell The couple plan to reside with groom's parents at their home Buying lifts prices and stock movements noted in New York market report with modest gains and some consolidation A mention of Dr Albert Einstein's early job at the Swign Py office appears in a trailing line
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