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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1948
Page
3
Hood College began its 56th scholastic year with a convocation in Brodbeck Hall led by new president Dr Andrew G. Truxal. He outlined educational objectives including logical thinking, clear communication, appreciation of beauty, democratic leadership, science understanding, and ethical values, emphasizing humanizing students.
The ceremony featured organ music by Wil Lem Sprigg and a formal address by Dr Tivasi. President Truval presided as 39 new members joined the faculty and 143 students were listed for convocation honors for the year 1949 50, including nonresident enrollees and graduates from multiple locations.
The list includes Ann Crowhurst and Patricia Masson among graduates and honors at Hood College, with others from Maryland and Pennsylvania. It mentions Lee and the 55th commencement, a benediction by Father Eternal, and an academic reception. Also noted are Dr A Wentz and Rev Frederick Ko Wenz returning after nine weeks abroad, attending world church conferences in Amsterdam and Europe.
A fragment notes buses of over 100 feet in height but new lower permits restrict construction to 159 feet. Officials weigh safety and zoning concerns as builders push for taller forms. Community leaders urge clear standards and timely decisions amid ongoing hearings.
A cancer survey across four Maryland counties including Frederick was launched this week. Harford Montgomery and Washington are also participating. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society and the Maryland Health Department. The two year project aims to identify what conditions health departments can risk for cancer control and to supply data on the number of cancer cases and treatments.
Among survey investigators are Dr Ross Cameroun Chief of the Division of Cancer Control and Miss Mary Sears Public Health Service nurse. The report calls for special examination by private physicians and new treatment facilities. They note 42 traffic deaths on Maryland highways in August, two more than July. A stray fact mentions a red squirrel swimming two miles without pausing.
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