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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
5
The return of battle flags captured by the United States in the 1847 Mexican War is described as a meaningful peace gesture. The flags housed in Chapultepec Castle symbolize shared history and friendship, honoring Mexican cadets who defended Mexico against invasion.
The gardener focuses on winter preparations and fall maintenance. Raking leaves, reseeding bare lawn spots for a thick spring turf, and protecting shrub borders with compost help deter weeds. The text reflects a belief in renewal as spring bloom returns.
The Frederick County Women's Democratic League held its first fall meeting at the MCA with president Mrs E John Fisher presiding. Two members, Judge Mary H Gregory and Mrs Hazel W Lewis, won ballot spots for the November general election, Gregory for Orphans Court and Lewis for the House of Delegates.
Fifty years ago items note preparations for an automobile race at the Frederick Fair as plans for the 40th show move forward. New stables, hospital bids, a cost assessment, a hospital building plan, and a school opening are reported along with a farm sale and autumn opening by Mr Kemp with music from the Frederick Select Orchestra.
The month produced the driest September since 9906 with an unprecedented heat spell. Total precipitation was 38 of an inch and the high reached 10145 degrees as weather features of the month were highlighted. an unrelated note mentions FRED s appointment as captain of Company A in the R. O. C. unit at the University and Moylon Baitt addressing the Fred s Club.
Air Force Sgt. Howard Jeckeson of San Antonio proposes taping brief skits by Hollywood stars for frontline troops in Korea. Jackson already recorded Jolson and played it on Inchon beachhead. stars would need only a jeep and battery to deliver shows to regimental posts. In Seoul, Sgt Ezell hunts a buried whiskey cache his brother hid there.
Frederick Council of PTA plans a tri county conference at Westminster High School with two sessions from 2 to 4:30 pm and 7:30 to 10 pm. Local leaders including Joseph Rhoderick and Norman Lease join delegates from Carroll Howard and Frederick counties to meet national and state leaders and discuss current school problems and solutions.
Community Concert Association reports more than 70 memberships sold toward a 1000 goal as the week-long drive ends at 5 PM. Martha Lipton’s Waynesboro concert appearance is canceled due to illness, disappointing Frederick members who planned to travel for the season opener. Frederick members can attend Waynesboro and Winchester shows via reciprocity, paying only their $4 membership fee.
Washington Daybook notes that Alaska stands as a strong candidate for statehood as the Senate moves to take up the statehood bills while the House works on an excess profits tax and defense spending. The column discusses Alaska’s vast resources including minerals, timber, fish, and potential hydroelectric power, and warns statehood would unlock labor and development. It also mentions the Peace Monument, lobbyist curbs, and Senator Chan Gurney’s heartbreak over an election defeat.
Middlebury Sept 30 American Ambassador-at-large Philip C. Jessup denounced Russia’s leaders as cruel and selfish, calling the Politburo a favored elite living in luxury yet fearing truth. He warned against Communism’s tricks and urged Americans to combat it with truth while praising freedom’s vitality and the march toward liberty.
Mia Daisy V Valentine of Funkstown claims Ire J Valentine deserted her 23 years ago after a 45 year marriage begun July 4 1905 in Union Bridge. She asserts he is wealthy though assets are partly concealed under Alyce L Valentine, describes past holdings from Colonial Tea Room Wilmington to Willow Grove tavern and Atlantic City hotel, seeks alimony child support and an exhaustive assets investigation plus $500 counsel fee and $10 monthly support during suit.
A 33-year-old sergeant wounded in Korea six weeks earlier had a shell fragment removed from his heart in a rare operation at Walter Reed General Hospital. Surgeons, led by Dr Brian Blades, kept the heart functioning by hand pressure during part of the three hour procedure. The sergeant survived, an outcome experts called remarkable given such wounds are usually fatal.
A religious reflection cites Luke 18 18 and asserts that eternal life comes through the Cross. It contrasts the deist and atheist and emphasizes salvation as found in that symbol, presenting a devotional viewpoint on faith and redemption.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Central Maryland held its annual dinner on September 27 at Peter Pan Inn with about 125 attendees. Highlights included a welcome by President Mrs. Howard M. Albaugh, toastmaster Roger B. Wolfe, performances by Mrs. John N. Ness Jr. and group singing, plus remarks by Rev. Dr. Raymond E F Wilhelm and Major General Russell P. Hartle. The group lists member chapters and officers for 1950 51.
The Sunday weddings at St Pauls Methodist Sykesville and Brunswick Church of God joined Betty Jean Smith and Bernard Maus in a dual ring ceremony followed by a 300 guest reception. Betty Jane Plunkert wed Clair Ebersole Jr. in Brunswick with a three tier cake and family attendance. Betty Delores Myers married Harvey Whipp Jr. in Shookstown Pentecostal Church with gladioli flowers and multiple attendants.
Washington notes the 38th Parallel as a dividing line in Korea has vanished, now just a latitude line. With Inchon landing and a UN victory, the risk of Chinese or Russian intervention shifts the strategic stance. MacArthur’s forces may cross as needed to defeat invaders, while future occupation of Korea remains to be decided by UN and State Department talks.
President Truman sails tonight on a week long landlubber style cruise along the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay aboard the Williamsburg. He will anchor each night at various points with a small party including aides, returning Friday or Saturday. He will keep in touch with the White House by radio and a Navy courier plane.
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