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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
7
Experts cite two main causes for city dwellers moving to rural areas. Farm land values have surged in several midwestern states, while decentralization spurred by bombing fears and industrial concentration pushes people outward. USDA data show rising small farm units and a recovery in land prices since 1948.
The 17th annual Short Course for Firemen launches today at College Park with Director James W. Just presiding. Programs run Sept 5 to 8 featuring four class groups, demonstrations, and lectures on fire training, inspections, actuarial safety, and fire administration. Meals and lodging available for a nominal fee, no registration charge.
Scientists at Bermuda Biological Station trapped tagged lobsters and released them miles offshore. They returned to Bermuda traps in three days, despite tides and shoals. The finding parallels instinctive homing seen in pigeons, dogs, and cats, suggesting an ancient drive may be present in crustaceans.
Local items from the Sept. 5 1990 issue show the Orphans Court invalidating Capt David Karter's will after finding witness names were cut from a farmer's list and pasted anew. Neighbors report horse nails on streets. a horse owned by Geo Stull injured by a nail. William W. Osburn announces a limited violin class. he is praised as a top Pittsburgh violinist before moving to Frederick. Washington County Democrat James K. Wood is nominated for Congress in the Sixth District at Rockville convention, with John E R Wood as convention chairman. Workmen repair leaks at Fishing Creek reservoir, after a reader blamed mayor and aldermen for neglect.
A $5 000 fire loss occurred on John Warrenfelts property near Ellerton when a flame from a threshing machine caught on strawstack destroying barn garage wagonshed and spreading to a pasture. Tomato canning season neared end as yields dropped to 40.90 percent of normal. Frederick County herd department at Timon Fair showed viewers with cash prize of 75. Traffic reports and a church accident noted among nearby items.
Tal Boyle reports from Korea as morale rises along the front after fresh reinforcements. Soldiers say the longer war plan is giving way to a more confident, joking spirit despite earlier gloom. The arrival of British battalions sparks renewed optimism and a lighter mood in the ranks.
Washington Daybook reports a plan to place United Nations troops on Formosa within the next thirty days under General MacArthur to deter spread of war in Asia and counter Red propaganda. The move hinges on armistice terms and UN authority, with Navy support justified as protecting UN interests.
A three judge Federal Court directed the University of Virginia to admit a Negro attorney to its Graduate School of Law in Charlottesville Virginia on September 5. The ruling follows a legal challenge to segregation in higher education. In Atlantic City Nova Scotia on September 5 the public sees 54 Miss America contestants in gowns ready for a Broadwalk parade.
A brief comment hints that soldiers and civilians seek relief in humor amid war’s waste. It notes that mockery comes easier when one sees the other side retreat, reflecting wartime morale and morale-boosting humor.
Della J. Angst, a Hood College alumna now a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, recalls two years in Seoul and discusses Korean health and sanitation. She notes primitive facilities, farming life, and that women’s involvement in health and welfare programs could drive future improvements. Angst highlights American liberal arts training valued abroad and the career gains for college graduates in military service.
A fourth birthday party for Linda Kay Boyer at 3517 West Patrick Street featured movies, a lunch bucket, orange drink, party hats, cake and ice cream. Attendees included Patsy Troxell and Nancy Catsail among others, with gifts for the hostess.
President Dewey reversed his decision and will seek a third term as Nevada and Utah conventions set the stage for September nominating battles. In Nevada McCarran faces George Franklin Jr in a two man Democratic race while Republicans name four hopefuls for a tougher contest. Utah party leaders pick between Wallace Bennett and Rue Clegg for the Senate nomination as primary battles loom.
Mrs Dorothy Hodgkins Dorsey of Washington will move into the brick residence at 18 East Second street Frederick after its sale by Mr and Mrs Roland Gray of Boston and California. The 2 1/2 story house, vacant for some time, is to be extensively redecorated before occupation. Mrs Clyde Guy of Washington will live with Mrs Dorsey during the Korean campaign. The sale price was about 21500 and Noah E Cramer and Son, local realtors, handled the deal.
Emmitsburg and nearby residents spent time visiting relatives in Jessups Pennsylvania and Oneida New York. Theodora Rybikowsky marked her 13th birthday. News came of the sudden death of Miss Maude Edwards Covina California, daughter of the late Rev B F and Mrs Kate Fuss Edwards Wee Cheater Pa, after a heart ailment.
Senate Foreign Relations sub committee reports no clear support for any single UN reform as Korea tests the world body. It notes UN vitality amid crisis but warns Russia’s unpredictability stalls decisive action while urging revived, government backed plans for moral persuasion and a nonbureaucratic Voice of America.
A roundup of visits and travel among Emmitsburg residents and guests including Clarence Wachter and family trips to New York and Canada, Miss Margaret Reuter returning to Baltimore, Joseph Shuff and sister Mary visiting relatives in Emmitsburg, Eugene Engel visiting Adele Adelsberger in New York, and Mrs. J Lester Nester’s hospital stay in Atlantic City. Community events feature a 32-person Black Rosary for world peace and Russia’s conversion, an Indian Lookout Conservation Club wiener roast with pheasant releases and contests, and a GOP Emmitsburg meeting at Firemen’s Hall with candidates for the primary noted for Sept. 12.
A five day outlook from AP notes continued cool conditions with low humidity midweek. Rain chances rise Friday especially in southern parts. Warmer conditions are expected over the weekend.
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