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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1945
Page
5
Victory Loan campaign opens Monday with Buy And Save as the slogan. Chairman John D. Hollyday reports readiness and aims for 2,400,000 county total, hoping 800,000 in E bonds. He urges small investors to buy E bonds for a 4 to 3 return and save for ten years.
Rent Examiner William H. Young questioned a complainant claiming a $43 charge for two nights lodging as a ceiling price. He then learned the receipt was for a $43 fine and that the man had spent two days in the Salt Lake City Jail on a drunkenness charge. Meanwhile Conococheague Park advertised a Silvertone Melody Boys Masquerade Dance for Oct 27.
Washington October 27 peanut butter will cost about six cents more per half pound as a subsidy program ends. Government payments of eight million dollars per year to peanut butter processors stop November 1, and housewives will pay the higher price for initial purchases from retailers.
Obituary notices and funeral details for Hugh N. Garver and others, including Helen L Grim Nelia c Myers Victor M St Clair, with surviving relatives, service times, and burial plans listed. Also a card of thanks and a masquerade dance advertisement.
Elwood Kline, a Baltimore shipyard veteran and father of two boys aged seven and nine, cannot find a house to rent because landlords refuse to rent to a man with children. He and his wife have placed the children with relatives while he camps in his car and searches for housing. Despite war bonds, savings, and furniture, no landlord will rent, some demand he become an employee first, others object to children. He worries his family may be forced to stay away from school until a home is secured.
A pretty Japanese girl shouted Hi and waved as an American GI driver stopped. She returned with an old woman and several children, all boarding the jeep except the girl who vanished after a moment.
Fordham University seismograph logs a very sharp deep earthquake centered about 2000 miles southwest of New York. In memoriam notices honor Genevieve Feigley Detrow and Mrs D G Detrow with memorial verses from family and friends.
A memorial verse from a grieving wife Ernestine notes two years since his death on October 28 and asserts enduring memory through sunlit days and shadowed times. She sends love and remembrance, recalling shared life and lasting affection.
In sact but loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Roy Lee Davis who passed two years ago on Oct 28 1943 a precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled God in his wisdom has recalled the boon his love has given though the body slumbers here his soul is safe in heaven by his wife and children Ady
In sad loving memory of Roy L. Davis who died October 28 1943 at Manor cemetery. A brief verse from his mother father and sister acknowledges enduring grief and love.
About 2000 Maryland teachers attending the 78th annual convention hear Washington analyst Lothrop Stoddard. The assembly elects officers and acts on resolutions including opposing universal compulsory military training. Mrs Eugene Meyer urges focus on child welfare and a new department of community services under the presidential cabinet.
The Hague announced that Hubertus van Mook is to open talks with Indonesian nationalists. Indonsian minister Amie Sjarifuddin said talks would require a third party mediator from the United States or Britain and recognition of Indonesia's right to self determination.
Round and square dance at Valley Inn Saturday night with Curly and His Music Makers providing music. Dancing runs 8:00 until 2:36 A. M. Also Halloween Dance Wednesday night with advance tickets available.
Mercersburg Lions Club sponsors the fifth annual Hallowe en parade in Mercersburg on Tuesday October 30 at 8 p m Chairman Raymond Myers notes the event should surpass previous years Cash prizes total 250 with a 50 first prize for the best hand in the parade Prizes also go to floats organizations and individuals from various classes Entertants include Aeronautic Civil Patrol Hagerstown and Williamsport with 25 contestants Anyone wanting entry details should contact Chairman Myers
Sydney Nova Scotia October twenty seventh. Two Canadians plan to cross the Atlantic in a 10 foot barrel at the first good weather break. Mark Charlton twenty nine, tool maker, and Peter Olson sixty two, Norwegian born sealer and sailmaker, expect a forty day voyage. They aim for a trans Atlantic blue ribbon record for barrels despite possible delays. The barrel, launched last week, is built of heavy oak with staves a heavy keel and a brief superstructure.
CHUNGKING October 27. Government and Communist negotiators failed to move toward unification and a peaceful settlement. Both sides admitted a deadlock after weeks of talks with Mao Tse-Tung having departed for Yenan. Government sources blamed delay on Communist tactics while the communists charged government forces with provocation of uprisings.
The Hagerstown Board of Plumbing warns the public that many improper plumbing installations have been noted and reminds that only licensed master plumbers may perform work. If an inspection finds dangerous or unsanitary conditions the installation must be torn out and redone by a master plumber. The board members are Dr. J. A. McCallum, Victor Reel and A. M. Marshall.
The Victor Products Corporation is listed among the first hundred founders of the National Patent Council, a Gary Indiana based group formed to defend the U S patent system. President John W Anderson says the Hagerstown factory shows resolve to create new ideas and resist governmental attempts to legalize invention piracy. The council aims a nationwide program to promote understanding of patents as essential to the American incentive economy. The notice also includes local rummage sale and event ads from St Johns Lutheran and Span ish Danceland venues.
Cpl Milton Gillan transfers from Selfridge Field to Seymour Johnson Field and soon to be discharged. Pfc Gene Nelson arrives in Mississippi. his wife Mildred Pitsnogle stays with her parents. Siblings Stottlemyer at 512 West Church receive discharges while Pvt Robert Stottlemyer trains at Camp Blanding. Cpl Maurice Wollard reports arrival at Camp Stoneman after duty in Luzon. Pvt Thome, National Guard veteran, plans early discharge to Waterloo Iowa. Warrant Officer Strickler discharged at Camp Jackson after 42 months overseas including Panama Africa France. entitled to several medals. John W Grove listed as honored in report.
The Mason and Dixon Kennel Club releases a full page advertisement announcing its dog show on November 11. The notice directs readers to Page 4 of this paper for complete details and entry information.
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