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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1951
Page
4
Anne Hannauer, exterior decorator turned clothing consultant, claims an American woman can be well dressed for a thousand dollars a year excluding fur. She charges ten percent of purchases, rejects bargains, and emphasizes dressing to fit one’s type and personality.
Charles F. Kettering, celebrated on his seventy fifth birthday, predicts sun energy will replace fossil fuels. He argues energy from one acre could run a car for a year and foresees an engine in ten years doing five-sixths of current work on fewer gallons. He credits researchers like him at General Motors as drivers of national wealth and comfort.
Rev Andre Trocme, delivering lectures at the Pacific School of Religion and USC, argues a era of humility is needed as nations face a moral crisis. He says Western powers overreached, cites failures in Indo China Iran and China, and calls for self surrender to avoid a world in disharmony. In Washington, the Senate Finance Committee rejects a bill to end income tax exemptions for the President Vice President and Congress on their expense allowances.
Fifty years ago the Woman's College will open this week under current management with matriculation in the library. A new steam heating plant, fresh paint in the property, a new floor on the chapel stage, and other improvements are noted. Governor Smith proclaims tomorrow a day of prayer for President McKinley. A union service will be held at the M E church. Gentry Bros Circus arrived in Frederick with a parade featuring ponies, apes, monkeys, dogs and baby elephants. Ira N Logan elected Y M C A secretary to start October 1. Public schools in the county reopen with large attendance in the city schools.
In a Sept 8 1931 column Twenty Years Ago notes Congressman David J Lewis urged government backed relief via equipartition of labor opportunities. Maryland political figure John D Keller of Middle Town died at 67. Independent Hose Company won second prize cup in Washington parade. Four people injured in a crash on the Baltimore Frederick highway near the 16 mile house including Mr and Mrs Michael Fuller and Mr and Mrs Charles Virts.
The questions cover steam heat in passenger trains introduced in 1881 with vapor heating in 1903, steel taped underground cables to deter gophers, England and U S slavery abolition dates, George W Ferris as Ferris wheel inventor in 1893, and grapefruit naming from grape cluster resemblance.
Fragmentary verse reflects on listeners who ignore lessons and events. The speaker pleads for awareness as years pass, contrasting the conscientious with the indifferent who take freedom for granted. The tone carries a didactic, public-minded urge.
Miss Janet Lohr daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Lohr and Miss Ruby Lidie daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lidie both of Thurmont have accepted positions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Miss June Huntzberry and Robert Field Wagner wed in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Hyattsville. Rev. Clarkson R. Banes officiated before a candlelit altar. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon marquisette. maid of honor Alyce Hess and bridesmaids wore orchid tones. Reception followed at the church social room and the couple left for a Florida honeymoon. They will reside at 5600 Hamilton Manor Drive West Hyattsville.
Miss Gladys Grimes daughter of Mrs Jesse Grimes of Sykesville wed Elidrige Glass son of Mr and Mrs David Glass of Sykesville in Frederick on August 25 with witnesses Mr and Mrs Webster Glass. Pvt Glass in U S Army in Missouri returned to camp after ten day furlough. Binkley Smith nuptials held at Woodsboro St Johns Evangelical and Re formed church for Miss Audrey Lee Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lee Smith of Woodsboro and William Foreman Binkley son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Binkley of Indianapolis Indiana with Rev Charles A Price officiating beside floral setting.
The San Francisco address lauds President Truman for framing the Japan peace treaty as reconciliation not revenge. It credits MacArthur Ridgway and Dulles for guiding the accord and argues postwar behavior shapes future world policy and peaceful coexistence beyond war.
Engagement notices for Marian Louise Welty and Leon Stine are announced by the Welty family of Burkittsville with the ceremony planned for October. Vera Mae Spurrier and Norman S. Stewart married quietly on Friday August 31 in a double ring ceremony by Rev. Julian T. Owen.
Mr and Mrs A M Anderson of Long Corner announce the engagement of their daughter Irma Virginia to Pic Courtney Molesworth son of Mr and Mrs Earl Molesworth of West Friendship Pfc Molesworth will leave today for California en route to Alaska The peach was introduced into America by the Spaniards in the early 16th Century.
In Rockville on September 7 8 a marker was unveiled at the Hungerford Tavern site to honor George Washington’s dining and Marylanders protest. Gov McKeldin spoke as Circuit Courtroom ceremonies drew about 150 spectators sponsored by the Montgomery County Historical Society. The tavern stood on a road used by tobacco farmers and helped spark regional freedom.
Mr Arthur Henley of the Army Audit Agency and Mr T B Hadley purchasing agent for Harry Alexander Inc received honors at a testimonial dinner Friday night at Crestmont Inn Blue Ridge Summit. Henley is being transferred to New York and Hadley observed his birthday.
Side Glances notes the Bussard descendants annual reunion at Brad dock Heights Park in Middletown on Sunday August 26. The column lists relatives visiting Atlantic City New Jersey and trips across New York State and New England, plus several residents visiting Kin and returning from trips.
Deaths include Mrs. Julia Augusta Winebrener died at 52 after two years illness. Services at Mount Olivet cemetery. Paul M. Stambaugh died in Alexandria aged 40. Jared Brown Brunswick railroad worker died at 63. several local funeral notices follow. Also horseman Everett Brining died. Hilltop House Harpers Ferry for sale. King examined in London and returned to Scotland.
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