Brighteners and Gallium Prompt Laundry Advances
A 1950 newspaper item notes advances in laundry science with new brighteners that reflect UV light to make whites appear whiter and colors brighter. It mentions blueing as older method and explains gallium recovered from bauxite as a by product of aluminum production melts at 86 degrees and reacts with many metals, suggesting future uses. It also comments on public figures and a political jab at Taft from Harriman with historical questions about wartime ambassadorship and conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
United Press
Taft
Onio
Russia
Joe Stalin
Yalta
Potsdam
Far East
Estern
Europe
W. Averell Harriman
Wall Street Journal
United States
Frederick area notes from September 26 1900
Fifty years ago local items report Dudley Page becoming superintendent of Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company. The Water Street kindergarten moves to South Market Street on October 1 with Miss Mattie Pope as teacher. Canal waters lowering delays boats on the Chesapeak and Ohio. Brunswick post office to rise to third class October 1 with a $2000 postmaster salary. Thieves raid George Nicholas chicken house near Woodsboro and steal many fowls. neighbors suffer losses in weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Dudley Page
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company
Water Street
South Market Street
Mattie Pope
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Brunswick
George Nicholas
Woodsboro
Nicholas
City engineers survey Tuscarora sites for new dam
Twenty years ago Sept 26 1930 local items report City Engineer Maxwell and Assistant Engineer Rothenhoefer completing surveys at three Tuscarora watershed sites ahead of a large water storage dam project. Also noted is an accident in Woodbine where Willard Goma was struck by debris from a time sprayer and injured. his vision was impaired but he is to set objects with smoked glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Rothenhoefer
Tuscarora
Willard Goma
Woodbine
B. Kolb
John W. Kolb
Springs
New York
Korea
United States
New Yorker
Monday Musicales
Shirley Braungart
Michael J Croghan
General Hobart R. Gay A Humble Cavalry Leader In Korea
In Korea General Hobart R. Gay, commander of the First Cavalry Division, is portrayed through MAL BOYLE’s reflections. Gay is shown as a hands on leader who rode into danger, kept a humane, questioning heart, and inspired his men even under heavy fire. The piece contrasts perceptions of generals with Gay’s approachable, practical command style and deep commitment to his soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Boyle
Korea
Napoleon
Arc
Omar Nelson Bradley
Hobart R. Gay
George Patton
Morocco
Sicily
France
Patton
Gay
Bradley
Taegu
Gry
Mexico
Te Long Hill
Tabu
Russians Pursue Long Range Bomber to Reach U S
Washington Daybook reports on Soviet efforts to build a bomber capable of flying halfway around the world, copying B-29 design, to strike the United States. It notes intelligence doubts, Korea as a test for bases, and Russia’s need for survivable, fast craft that can return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Blaine Washington
Russla
Oak Ridge
Red Air Force
United States
Korea
Russia
U. S
Kremlin
Catholic dignitaries to attend St Josephs College celebration
Archbishop Cicognani Apostolic Delegate to the United States Archbishop O Boyie of Washington Archbishop Cushing of Boston and Rev Fr Slattery superior general of the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity of France will participate in a three day celebration at St Josephs College Emmitsburg beginning Wednesday marking the 100th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of St Josephs affiliation with the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s College
Emmitsburg
Cicognani
United States
O‘boyie
Washington
Cushing
Boston
Fr. Slattery
The
Vincentian Fathers
Daughters of Cherltvy
France
Sisters of Charity of St
Local Social News From Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
Sunday visits and travel notes across Bolivar Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg highlight community life. Residents include Mr and Mrs J E Spensler Mrs B F Eackles improving at Hopemont Mrs Robert Mason Mrs Daise Barley and many neighbors with trips to Niagara Falls Atlantic City and Cumberland. A family reunion in Loudoun County yields elected officers and a picnic. A list of locals visiting, ill health, and a marriage near Branswick rounds out a lively weekly portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Ohh
Bram
Falling Waters
J. E. Spensler
B. F. Eackles
Hopemont
Robert Mason
Daise Barley
Martinsburg
Rose Kest
Hagerstown
John Glover
James van Evera
Harpers Ferry
Minnesota
Anne Ransen
Charles Whitmore
Booksboro
A. Webb
Pleasantville
Blanche Waters
Mr. Webb
Wm. Harris
H. J. Phillips
Bonnie Jean
Winchester
Jane Harris
Potomac Edison Company
Charles Town
Niagara Falls
Canada
Thousand Island
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Marian Watson
Leetown
A. Kaplan
Samuel Kapton
Cumberland
Harry Lawson
M. J. Raw
George Martin
Shepherdstown
Charles David Dudrow
C. E. Dudrow
Cedar Falls
Jessie Cauffman
Camp Hill
Frank Shugart
Piedmont
B. B. Ranson
Norman C. Rogers
Alexandria
Atlantic City
Richard Hull
Laura Leu
Dallas
Texas
L. D. Nichols
Camp AM
Robert Hardy
Loudoun County
Roy Hardy
Brunswick
L. A. Parkerson
Ninnie Virts
John Edmondson
Leon Edwards
Robert B. Menes
Stiffler
Nina
Mariana Ross
Janet Shumaker
Ethel Edwards
Bessie
William Roe
Arlington
Hospital Auxiliary
Harry Shaw
Washington
John Paul Jones
Rhoda Jones
U.S. Navy
Rodney Dunkinson
Jones
Doris M_ Rutherford
Richard
Fairplay
Bethany Lutheran Parsonage
Branswiek
Ralph H. Miller
Victor Products Company
Rawson
Edward Grove
Haserstown
Raymond Young
Florence Miskimon
Beatrice Miskimon
Baltimore
Raymond Murphy
Imogene Ruble
Bunker Hill
J. E. Wolfe
National Council of Catholic Women
B. C. Spensler
Donald Noland
Indiana
Nellie Noland
Home-Coming At Mt Carmel Church Harvest Service
A large crowd attended the Home-Coming Harvest Service at Mt Carmel little old greystone country church on Route 40 Sunday. Rev. Thomas Morgan preached the sermon. C W Lockard sang two solos. Fruits and vegetables were displayed and given to the minister. Robert Clay, visiting from California, won the prize for traveling the greatest distance and for being the oldest attendee. Little Miss Rebecca Burdette was named the youngest person present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Carmel
Clay
Rebecca Burdette
Social Etiquette For New Neighbors In Wit Watergrand
The Wit Watergrand area in South Africa, now a teeming gold center, told scarcely 50 inhabitants ma 104. The passage advises returning first calls out of courtesy when new neighbors arrive, while noting that further effort to become acquainted is optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Watergrand
South Africa
Frederick Rec Commission considers expanding recreation in 1951
The Frederick Recreation Commission reviewed a 1951 plan to broaden year round programs and renew a pool construction request. The report cites declines in Baker Park and Diggs pools, urges facility upgrades, church and school collaboration, and staffing boosts for maintenance and summer operations.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Baker Park
Diggs
Mullinix Park
Commission
Lee Place
Military Road
Burck Street
East Sixth Street
North Bentz Street
Civic Club
Harmon Field
Congress Reorganization Shows Mixed Results in Budget Reform
The Nation Today reviews the 1947 Congressional reorganization aiming to streamline budgeting. It notes progress in eliminating unnecessary committees but failure in creating an effective own budget process. The old practice of piecemeal funding is contrasted with partial adherence to streamlined timelines. The piece highlights the President’s January budget and Congress’ February estimate goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Sept
Congress
House
Con-greas
Frederick's Community Concert Association Opens Membership Drive
Frederick marks its fourteenth annual Community Concert Association drive as 75 volunteers gather at Vindobona Braddock Heights to endorse a package deal granting access to nine concerts. Members receive tickets to three concerts locally and three each in Waynesboro Pennsylvania and Winchester Virginia, with Martha Lipton headlining the kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Community Concert Association
Vindobona
Braddock Heights
Robert E. Clapp
Martha Lipton
Federated Music Clubs
Congress Reforms Size of Committees and Budget Practice
The piece reviews congressional budgeting and committee reforms after the 1940s reorganizations. It notes attempts to estimate tax revenue and spending, historical budget misses, and the shift to a single large appropriations bill. It discusses shrinking standing committees from 32 to 15 in the Senate and 48 to 19 in the House, along with the rise of subcommittees and the debate over their necessity. It also mentions adding experts to strengthen committees for more informed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Questions And Answers From A General Knowledge quiz
A mixed Q and A page covers topics from Latin American trade to baptism, sea turtles, Mennonites origins, rail production, and colonial independence. It includes a list of collateral forfeitures from a People's Court session detailing fines for speed, lights, and reckless driving across several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopl
Alton Bennett
Robert P. Smith
Curvensville
Travis F. Nikirk
Divc
West Fifth Street
Carl W. Thoma
Silver Spring
Walter Y. Smith
Honolulu
Hawaii
Esme Spester
Mt. Alry
John E. Elia
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Smthe
Boyle
Washington Daybook
Tepe
Keren
Kansas
Cliff Hope
House of Representatives
Jack Javits
New York City
Dick Bolling
Missouri
Inp. Vy Globe Byndtivats
Archbishop Analete Chagamant
Patrick O'Boyle
Richard Cushing
Wm. M. Slattery
Courtesy Catholic Review
Bull C. A. Bowers
Knoxville
W. L. Potts
Purcellville
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
Rand
Home-Coming and
Harvest Home Service
MEA Service, Inc
Venezuela
Latin America
William H. Russell
Cyprian
Menno Simons
Holand
New Hampshire
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