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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1944
Page
4
A reader notice from the Frederick Post in April 1944 states that misprints and reflections on persons or firms will be corrected if brought to the editor, with opinions only published when the real name of the writer is provided. The notice appears in the issue dated Wednesday April 12, 1944.
Homer Rodbeaver, an evangelistic singer with Billy Sunday for 20 years, will give a concert in Westminster High School auditorium on April 12 at o clock. Sponsored by Carroll County Christian Endeavor Union, the event invites Frederick County residents to attend. Admission is free.
The piece argues U S fighters may strike Truk by bypassing frontal assaults, using surprise landings to upset Japanese defences. It notes Japanese reliance on precedents and their difficulty predicting American tactics, suggesting weeks may pass after initial landings before Truk is cleared.
France is to regain its place as a major European power and its territory protected in peace talks. The French Committee of National Liberation in Algiers drafts control plans for liberated areas while Allies expect a military government until a native political order forms. Strong undergrounds reportedly back the committee, but unity is urged to avoid worsening hardship and disintegration. Charles Evans Hughes turns 82 and reflects on war-torn times. Union Manufacturing elects Louis L. Wilson president and naming other officers.
Weather summary shows 0.28 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 5 p m yesterday and April total of 103 inches. April normal 334 inches, excess to April minus 2 28 inches. Yesterday high 52 degrees, low 28. Times for sunrise and moon phases included with minor data points.
A Baltimore family faced tragedy as 11 year old Martin Fraidin died while awaiting an experimental parathyroid cancer treatment from England. Cables, calls, and a special medicine expected by transAtlantic flight failed to reach in time. The boy became ill in December and died after weeks of hopeful anticipation.
General Eisenhower spoke to American fighter pilots at a U S base in England, outlining dawn-to-dusk operations for the impending invasion of Europe. He warned the force would endure hard schedules with little sleep or food but pledged to knock the Nazi air force from the sky.
Court news notes marriage licenses for Walter S. Klay and Bertha M. Eyler and deeds transferring Brunswick Moose Lodge property. State Selective Service chief discusses indirect effects of a new draft directive on Maryland inductions. Social guidance urges polite courtesies on buses and explains a Danish invention of the typewriter.
A wartime column lauds a two hour Easter service broadcast to German and American troops at Cassino Italy. Chaplain Oscar H Feinboth and three chaplains sought to unite enemies under Christian brotherhood arguing Easter faith transcends conflict and points toward liberty and peace.
Joseph Spangler Kieffer of Hagerstown promoted to first lieutenant announced by the War Department. Mrs George Cranmer and daughter Arintha Jayne of Union Bridge return home from Springfield after seven weeks with Sgt George Cranmer undergoing a Sergeant Technical Course. Ray mond M White of Frederick earns a Driver's Badge for Army vehicle operation while serving in the Aleutians. Mr and Mrs John M Motter and daughter Nancy of Sherwood visit East Patrick Street relatives during Easter. Motter returns to Sherwood, Mrs Motter and Nancy stay with her mother for the week.
Mrs. Hugh C. Willard of Washington DC ill with quinsey shows improvement but remains at home. Edna M. Carloth returns from Frederick City Hospital after an operation and is recovering. Dolores Hahn, Woodsboro, improving at University Hospital Baltimore after a week as patient. Margaret Routzahn moved to Frederick City Hospital from 84 East South Street. William E. Kindles discharged from Frederick City Hospital. Alberta Parsons, South Market Street, improving after Johns Hopkins operation. Mr and Mrs QO Fawley Burkittsville notified their son Owen L. Fawley is hospitalized with exhaustion in Italy after service since Oct 6, 1941 and overseas since Aug 1942.
The automotive sector gains 30 billion dollars in government war contracts, signaling a major shift in production priorities and potential impact on suppliers, labor, and timelines across key firms. Government agencies push for broader supplier participation and accelerated output commitments.
Rockville April 11 G Edding ton Bell former sheriff of Montgomery County and assistant building inspector married Mrs Katherine Turner of Bethesda in Florida since early March. Bell and Turner are longtime Montgomery County residents active in county politics. Bell served as sheriff 1931 to 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Bell visiting Mrs Bell's mother in Bethesda.
Kirke L. Simpson reports Fourth Ukrainian Army driving toward Sevastopol while mass Nazi forces in Crimea are depleted by air and sea. He notes likely surrenders and a shift to Balkans fighting, with Third Ukrainian advances threatening Romanian oil fields near Cam Pulung Bacau and Ploesti.
The Frederick W. C. T. U. met April 5 at 2.30 pm at Mrs. E. R. Pearl’s home 129 West Second Street. President Mrs. Raymond I. Ford presided. Highlights included readings, prayers, and a lecture on liquor and war by Dr. Leigh Colvin. The group voted to join Lifeline Union and urged support for the Bryson bill. Next meeting May 3 at Mrs. Pearl’s home.
Washington report says civilian supply of paper wrappings has fallen to less than a third of normal as of April 11. A shortage of paper craft products is now worse than anticipated, with half the normal supply predicted at year start. Stores may run completely out for an indefinite period. conservation and reuse are urged.
The ceremony was officiated by Rev S T Fitch of Cooksville at the St James Methodist parsonage. Attendants were Mrs Francis Bidinger of Mt Airy and Francis Bidinger, the groom's cousin. Dinner followed at the groom’s parents home. The bride, class of 1943 Sykesville High, is a phone operator. groom, class of 1941 Lisbon High, farms with his father. They will reside with the groom’s parents in Cooksville.
This excerpt argues the church will never die despite secular trends and criticism. It emphasizes the church’s resilience, the power of faith, and the need for believers to be in helpful association with the church rather than worry about its fate. It cites a college president quote about challenges to Christ’s cause.
A compact guide on word usage highlights misused phrases and pronunciation examples. It defines lugubrious as mournful and doleful and notes how to incorporate it into daily vocabulary while stressing correct spelling and syllable emphasis.
The Hagerstown Country Club, built about 1908 at an estimated cost of 100000, will be sold at public auction on Tuesday April 18. The property spans about 744 acres with two adjoining buildings, including the clubhouse featuring a large ballroom and 12 bedrooms, a longstanding social center for the area. Oysters have a keen sense of taste.
A surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Doody Jr Frederick Route 1 united family friends for Mrs Doody s 29th birthday on April 9 hosted by Mrs Wise and Mrs Wachter. Guests included Ellis Hood and daughter Dixie Jean Walter Thrash er and sons Walter Lee Ell wood Osborne Wachter and sons Harold Merkle Wise and sons Charles Eugene Doody and children plus Dawn LaRue Glenna Louise and several other Doody relatives.
Washington April 11 The War Production Board plans to raise quotas for farm machinery plants as manufacture trails 22.7 percent behind schedule. The move targets firms that can bear pressure and increase output to support war needs.
A 1938 legislative grant of 50 000 dollars funded a proposed road between Knoxville and Brunswick linking to the Harper Ferry road. Brunswick interests own a Co operative Store which was robbed of merchandise. Edward Comfort the manager found the break in. Captain Sterling Galt Jr son of Emmitsburg residents was wounded and gassed in France during war operations. A frame tenant house near Walkersville burned down in an apparent arson or accident. Maryland counties sent ten youths to College Park for poultry judging trials to select four for the World Poultry Congress in Cleveland. Frederick County offered 160 properties with delinquent 1938 taxes for public sale. Fruit growers from four states attended a meeting in Winchester opposing a wage hour amendment. Frederick attendees included E D McCain James H Gambrill Jr Mrs Gerrit Peters and William T Deleplaine. Sheriff Guy Anders warned pinball licenses would end April 30 making pinball machines illegal after action.
A birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Roby home in Brunswick for their daughter Phyllis turning 12. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, with many presents. Attendees included Phyllis and a long list of relatives and friends. Nearly one million man days are spent fighting U.S. forest fires each year.
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