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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1951

Page

4

Jones at the Office Soap Opera Keeps Wives Curious

Boyle reports a humorous poll of American husbands on how they explain daily work life to their wives. The piece notes wives seek details, men improvise with invented characters like Jones, and an old timer credits soap operas and imagination for bridging home and office worlds.

Hal Boyle New York Jones

Summer Ends as Labor Day Passes

Summer’s practical end arrives with Labor Day. Schools reopen soon and tourist traffic drops. Vacation spots scale back or close, and fall rhythms begin though autumn officially starts September 21.

Life of Leisure and Men Under Forty

A survey of 3,000 men finds younger workers dream of easy times while older workers fear forced retirement. Only one in four American breadwinners plans to retire at 65, with most preferring to keep working or shift hours. Rising life expectancy and costly pensions drive the shift, yet many seek meaningful leisure when possible.

Greatest Power in the World

A Daily Bread meditation relates Dr. A J Gordon’s tale of Niagara Falls. An American shows a guide the “greatest unused power” in the world at the falls, but the Englishman replies the Holy Spirit of the Living God is the greatest unused power.

A. Purnell Bailey Eardl A. J. Gordon Niagara Whirlpool Niagara Falls

Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Sept 5 1901

Local items note Uncle Her at the Frederick Opera House drawing a large crowd with Frank B Adams as star and manager. Key Monument Association elects William C Birely president Dr S S Maynard vice president C C Ausherman secretary Mrs A L Eader recording secretary John C Hardt treasurer. A freight wreck at Sykesville delays trains on the B and O line. Frederick College opens with strong enrollment and projects record attendance. County Commissioners approve a 25 foot iron bridge over Little Catoctin Creek near Myersville.

Frederick Opera House Frank B. Adams KEY Monument Association William C. Birely S. S. Maynard C. C. Ausherman A. L. Eader John C. Hardt Sykesville Frederick College Board OF County Commissioners Little Catoctin Creek Myersville

Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News

Twenty years ago dated September 5 1931 reports 48 jurors drawn for the September term of Circuit Court in Frederick County Judges Urner and Willard selected the Frederick district jurors including Harvey E Hann Linwood Stevens A R Snedegar L Homer Miller Charles M Dodd Jesse L Sunday Roger B Wolfe Harry Chapline and Hugh V Gittinger The day saw a temperature drop from 92 to 72 after showers Pomona Grange members planned a display for the Frederick Fair and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad trimmed forces in Brunswick yards ongoing.

Urner Willard Frederick Harvey E. Hann Linwood Stevens A. R. Snedegar L. Homer Miller Charles M. Dodd Jesse L. C Roger B. Wolfe Harry %. Chapline Hugh V. Gittinger Frederick Fair Pomona Grange Committee Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick Yards

Decrepitude and birthday notices in Frederick area

An item notes the birthday of Mrs. Annie Bussard of near Jefferson who turned 76 on Thursday. Visitors over the weekend include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Castle of near Frederick and many relatives from Frederick Adams­town Baltimore Washington and Walkersville.

Annie Bussard Jefferson Harry Castle Frederick Donard Busick George E. Davis Irving Abb Pegie Davis Thelma Busick Dorothy Davis Billie Norwood Brenda Castle Adamstown Rebecca Renn Charles Nancy Noffsinger Raymond Eyler Emory Eyler Baltimore Snootz Alice Fogle Pauline Eyler Washington Harvey Hoffman Mamie Remsberg Arthur Lambert Floyd Spaulding Walkerawile

Saint Joseph College Orientation Opens Week

Emmitsburg reports Saint Joseph College starts Orientation Week with a Monday faculty luncheon and meeting led by Sister Margaret Mary. Three new faculty join, Rev. Hugh F. O'Donnell, Geral dine A Mulson, and Donald J Waters. The program includes a freshmen orientation, Mass, and a career clinic Friday.

Emmitsburg Saint Joseph College Margaret Mary Hugh F. O'Donnell C. M Geraldine A. Mulson B. S Donald J. Waters Father O'Donnell Niagara University Saint Joseph's Mulson University of Michigan Detroit Mich Waters Catholic University

Pairings For Catoctin Golf Club Championship

A record 48 members qualify for the club championship at Catoctin Golf Club with three flights of 18 players. Pairings list first round matches and include scores in parentheses. defending champion is Robert C. Harrington.

Catoctin Melvin H. Derr Drouth Derr Glenn Spencer Golf Committee Bob Harrington Pete Demehaik Melvin Derr Jack Hickey Skippy Wenzel Tom Hesson Leo Colliflower Bob Myers Nook Rhoderick Larry Berry Buzz Rhoderick Johnny Bowers Tee Green Guy Baty Carl Snook Tommy Michael G. Crowther A. R. Craw S. V. Griffith Wilbur Kerns Charles May Paul McAuliffe Jim Gaiter Ralph Currens Capt Jake Ivey Tom Summers Paul Johnson Nevin Baker R. X. Gibo Pete Chichester Bill Lei Bob Pryor Jimmy McLaren H. B. Leichert John Dewey J. C. O'Neill Max Miller, Jr Ben Cherry Bud Cole Catoctin Golf Club Robert C. Harrington

Bingmans Reunion Held at Braddock Heights

The Bingmans reunion took place at Braddock Heights on August 26 to celebrate birthdays of Mrs. Harry Bingman and Bernard Baker. Attendees included numerous Baker and Bingman family members and friends, with a luncheon, decorated cakes, music by Bingman Jr and others, and a late evening wiener roast at the Snyder home.

Bingmans Braddock Heights Harry Bingman Bernard Baker Lillie Olive Betty Harry Bingman, Jr O. E. Murphy George Collins George W. Snyder

Willing Workers Picnic Held At Harmony Church

The Willing Workers Society of the Harmony Church of the Brethren held a picnic lunch on August 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Moser. Refreshments were served to numerous members and their families including the Mosers Leatherman Ramsburg Moser and Leatherman families and others listed.

Willing Workers Society of the Harmony Church of the Brethren Gaither Moser Roger Moser George Leatherman Harry Leatherman Norman Ford Albert Brandenburg William C. Baer Russell Leatherman Maynard Kline Mehrle Moser Harry Ramsburg Robert Smith Henry Leatherman Clara Gaver Carrie Leatherman Mary Charlotte Mildred Annie Martha Leatherman Mary Ramsburg Joan Eccard Edna Ford Walli Smith Nadine Patsy Linda Brandenburg Faye Elizabeth Ann Moser Marvin Brandenburg Charles Calvin Ramsburg Norman Austin Leatherman Carrol Edward Marion Moser

Douglas on Red China and the balance of power

The piece argues Justice William C. Douglas advocated recognizing Red China to shift its loyalty from Moscow, likening it to Titoism. It contrasts executive and judicial independence, notes historical MacArthur tensions, and questions free speech versus political restraint in wartime diplomacy.

Washington William C. Douglas United States Supreme Court Red China Korea China Douglas Moscow General MacArthur Far East Department of State Military Department State Department

New Books At Artz Library Fresh Titles and Classic Works Arrive

Artz Library announces new acquisitions including The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson and Decorate Your Home for Better Living by Mary Brandt. Also adding Quest for the Lost City by Dana Lamb and Dizzy by Hesketh Fearson, plus The Homes of America by Ernest Pickering with photographs and regional architectural notes.

Rachel Couise Carson St. John Shellman Baer

Planning a Comfortable Home Buffet Supper

Plan a buffet for a size where guests can be comfortable. Avoid crowding the living room and ensure easy movement, seating, and access to food. Consider guest list limits, space for buffet lines, and flow to restrooms and seating areas.

Ruth and Naomi Tale Highlights Loyal Ruth’s Choice

The piece recounts the biblical story of Naomi and her daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpah. Orpah returns to Moab, while Ruth pledges fidelity to Naomi, choosing hardship over sentimentality and earning a place among great literary and sacred figures.

UE Loyalt Ruth Naomi Orpah Moab Israel Babson Newspaper

Differences Between Scissors and Shears

Scissors generally measure less than six inches in length while shears are six inches or longer. The Babe Ruth Foundation was established in 1947 as a charitable educational and philanthropic organization serving American youth. John Philip Sousa wrote more than ten light operas over fifty songs and several books including an autobiography. Rats carry and spread six diseases poses a serious health threat to humans.

Babe Ruth Foundation America John Philip Sousa

Local obituaries note multiple deaths in Maryland towns

Mrs. Eliza Sheeler of Rockwood Pa aged 100 dies after a long life. she was widow of Samuel Sheeler and mother to 13, nine living. Funeral in Rockwood Friday. George A. Ohler of Emmitsburg Md dies at 84. survived by wife, daughter and grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Emmitsburg Methodist Church with interment at Keysville Cemetery. Daniel and Michael Null twins die at birth in Gettysburg hospital. parents Charles E and Helen Poole Null Taneytown. graveside service held in Taneytown Lutheran Cemetery.

Eliza Sheller Carrie E. Romsburg Carroll Parkway Eliza Sheeler Rockwood George A. Ohler Emmitsburg Charles A. Harner Frederick County Sylvia Ritter Ohler Jacob and Emmeline Fobrney Ohler Emmitsburg Methodist Church Adam E. Grimm Philip Bower Keysville L. Allison Daniel Michael Null Charles E. Null Michael Gettysburg Hospital Charles E Helen Poole Null Taneytown Virginia Lee Charles Edward, Jr Hubert Null Charles Poole Near

Funerals Held for James Gilmer and Annie Grabill in Local Cemeteries

Funeral services were conducted for James K. Gilmer at Darnestown Presbyterian Cemetery near Urbana after a fatal fall from a silo. Annie Elizabeth Grabill died at her Creagerstown home and her funeral was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. E Koontz Helwig officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery Woodsboro. M L Creager and Son and M R Etchison and Son served as funeral directors.

Darnestown Presbyterian James K. Gilmer Urbana M. R. Etchison and Son Annie Elizabeth Grabill Creagerstown St. John’s Lutheran Church E Koontz Helwig Frank, Edgar Clarence Long Charles Sharb Edward Plummer Lester Fisher Mt. Hope Cemetery Woodsboro M. L. Creager and Son

Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Guidance

A public health bulletin from the Maryland Tuberculosis office explains ragweed as the main fall hay fever source and outlines tree and grass pollen for spring and summer hay fever. It emphasizes medical diagnosis, avoidance, and treatment by a doctor to prevent asthma and sinus infections.

Maryland Tuberculosis Office

Local Residents Share Holiday Visits and Announce Birth

Jr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold and two children Ruxton returned from Labor Day trip after weeks with Judge Samuel C. Ausherman’s family in Burkittsville. Buckeystown announces birth of Norma Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. William McCleery Landis at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Several families hosted visitors from Baltimore, Damascus, Rockville, Emmitsburg, and Frederick over the weekend and holiday.

Charles Arnold Ruxton Labor Day Arnold The Orphans Court Samuel C.ausherman Burkittsville Albert S. Tabler Damascus St. George Island Maryland Clay Hays Rockville Marvin Marker Dickey Michael Marker Gareld Wm. MecCleery Landis Buckeystown Norma Elizabeth Frederick Memorial Hospital

Local Residents Moved to Hospitals for Illness and Recovery

Mr. Clarence Hardy was removed from his Mt Pleasant home to Emergency Hospital this morning in the G C Barton ambulance. Mrs. O Fred Ridenour of Middletown has been bedridden by illness for a month. Mr. Rebel Garst of Frederick Route 1 is recovering satisfactorily after an operation last week at University Hospital Baltimore.

Clarence Hardy Mt. Pleasant G. C. Barton O. Fred Ridenour Middletown Rebel Garst Frederick University Hospital Baltimore

Weddings Bring News Of Vows In Frederick Area

Miss Mary Doris Portner daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy A Portner Thurmont and Amos F Hoff son of Mrs Doral Hoff LeGore married at home last Saturday with Ri Ivan G Naugle officiating Bride wore white satin and taffeta corsage of red rosebuds Best man was Larry F Portner sister Betty J Yo of Frederick attended in yellow dress A reception followed The bride attended Thurmont school The groom serves in Army at Fort McNair Washington DC Also June Goodhart-Beard and Jerome Goodhart joined in ceremony with William Dash at Saint Francs Catholic Church Brunswick The bride wore white suit with orchid accessories Matron of honor Jeannet Milbourn wore green A Moose Club reception followed For about 40 guests from Frederick and Washington They planned a trip to North Carolina and will reside in Frederick Engagements and other weddings noted with multiple couples and church ceremonies.

Mary Doris Portner Roy A. Porth Thurmont Amos F. Hoff Doral Hoff LeGore Ri Ivan G. Naugle Betty J. Yo Frederick Groo Larry F. Portner Thurmont Midway Fort McNair Washington Dash—Watkins June Goodha Watkins Haz! Goodhart Beard Brunswick Jerome Goodhart Baltimor William Dash Dorothy Dash Saint Francs Cathol Church Pa Dougherty Jeannet Milbourn T Moose Club North Carolin Fish | Company roomroy—Chaney Myersville Eva Taylor Chaney Dav Taylor Robert Peomroy John R. Peomroy Freerick Raymond Law Markley

Bible Thoughts and Radio Signals in Water

The text blends a Habakkuk verse on sin with a moral reflection about saints and devils. It notes a claim that radio waves travel faster under water for long wavelengths than short wavelengths, contrasting frequencies and salinity.

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