Weather Synopsis and Crop Report for Western Maryland
The mean temperature ran four degrees below normal with cool days and a freezing frost in western Maryland and north central areas. Light rain on two days, abundant sunshine, crops mostly good to excellent, pastures fair to excellent at Grantsville. Haying and soil prep continue. wheat sown at Ellicott City Highland and Sharpsburg, rye at several towns, barley at Chewsville. Rye two inches high at Joppa. corn cutting ongoing with regional finish in southern areas. late corn yet to be harvested in northern counties. Tomatoes picked on northern Eastern Shore and north central Maryland. frost ruined tomatoes in western Maryland Frederick and Carroll. Late potatoes dug in Western Maryland. central and eastern divisions seeing growth. Sweet potatoes dug. tobacco curing well. peaches and Salways picked. Stayman and York Imperial apples picked. grapes cut at Chewsville. Silos filled. pumpkins gathered. late hay made at Unionville. worm seed distilled at Taylorsville. Hay excellent at La Plata. prospects for late potato crop good. hulling clover seed at Marriottsville. sweet potatoes very good at Highland. spinach one and a half inches high at Joppa. Corn poor at Cheltenham from excess rain at caring time. frost and wilt damaged fodder at Chewsville and Sharpsburg. Pioneer Hybrid corn affected. Help is scarce. John R. Weeks.
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Governor To Push Scrap Drive At Annapolis Session
Governor Herbert R. O'Conor invites county newspaper publishers and county scrap campaign directors to a Scrap Collection Conference at the State House in Annapolis next Tuesday October 18 at 2 pm. State and Federal scrap officials will address the gathering. The event reinforces his view that county editors unify effort and opinion across the state.
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Herbert R. O’Conor
State House
Annapolis
O’Conor
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A promotion invites readers to subscribe to The Journal for full county coverage. It promises comprehensive reporting on local government, courts, crime, schools, and community events with regular newspaper updates.
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Scrap Drive at Caroline High School Rallies Town and Farm Students
Caroline High School launches a county wide scrap metal drive to aid the war effort. Students split into town, farm, and lower grades groups led by Miss Ford, Mr. Ramsburg, and others to collect scrap metal for rapid transport. An assembly showcased Target For Tonight with scrap as admission.
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Caroline County urged to buy more War Bonds and Stamps
War Savings Staff official informs Caroline County that September quota was nearly met but short by 1403.25 dollars. October target is 43503.25 to cover September shortfall and October quota, requiring every resident to buy bonds and stamps. It emphasizes financing weapons and equipment for frontline troops and urges saving at least ten percent of income.
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Walter N. Ruth
War Savings Staff
Treasury Department
Baltimore
J. Roland Chaffinch
Caroline County
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our county
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Warning to speeders over thirty five miles an hour
Mr J Tyson Heather, chairman of Local War Price and Rationing Board No 7, says the Office of Price Administration may suspend or revoke any gasoline ration and require coupon book surrender when in the public interest. Driving over 35 mph may be an act against public interest and boards may forward cases to revoke or cancel ration books.
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J. Tyson Heather
Office‘ of Price Administration
Heather
Farm Scrap Drive Calls Help Sunday Near Denton
The Denton scrap campaign reports 22 tons collected near Earl Crouse's Filling Station and urges all farm homes within six to seven miles to contribute. On Sunday October 11 volunteers will canvass farms to add at least 50 more tons, with trucks and labor needed. Proceeds go to Denton schools and the Fire Company.
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Earle Crouse
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T. Conover Crouse
Caroline High School
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Earle White
Circuit Court Opens with Grand Jury Report in 1942 Maryland county
Judge J Owen Knotts opened the Caroline County circuit court session with a grand jury charge. Chief Judge Stephen Collins and associates preside. Grand jury foreman Harry H Nuttle leads a list of 25 members on both grand and petit juries. The grand jury report praises court courtesy and notes alcohol related disorder as a focus for new state laws. Jail committee finds 7 colored men, 2 colored women, 1 white man jailed, calls for plumbing repairs and a toilet installation.
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Stephen R. Collins
Chestertown
William R. Homey
Centreville
James F. Evans
Elkton
Harry H. Nuttle
John F. Stafford
W. Clarence Jones
William Collier
Earl S. Harrington
Howard B. Thomas
Ernest Kilsen
Donald MacDonald
William Waples
Olin Thomas
Morris W. Williams
John H. Price
Elwood L. Bailey
T. Sewell Noble
Stewart E. Hallowell
Floyd F. Garey
Elwood Fleming
David M. Clopper
Roger R. Ringgold
Calvin D. Lynch
Clark Murphy
Frank H. Doerr
John R. Andrews
D. M. Cropper
General Assembly of
Maryland
HARRY H, MITLE
F. E. FLEMING
c. D. LYNCH
Four Year Record Basis For Gov O Conor Campaign
The four year record of Gov. O Conor forms the basis for reelection appeals. He balanced the budget stopped current expense borrowing, freed $15,000,000 for roads, reduced state taxes 40 percent, cut bonded debt from 48 to 36 million, and held a $9 million surplus. He reformed the Minor Judiciary, modernized health, schools and teacher salaries, and improved unemployment and disability benefits. Maryland led in occupational disease and unemployment coverage. Tasker Lowndes was reappointed to preserve education standards.
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Washington
North Carolina
Maryland
National Association of Attorneys’ General
Tasker G. Lowndes
Board of Education
State Industrial Accident Commission
State Accident Fund
Gems of Thought On Thanksgiving From David And Psalms
A reflective quotation emphasizes gratitude as foundational in faith. It links David’s gifts of thanks to every line in the Book of Psalms, noting seeds of thanksgiving sown throughout. The message urges daily appreciation across all circumstances.
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