General Leonard Leads Ninth Armored Division at Polk Camp
Major General John W. Leonard, former Regular Army instructor to the Maryland National Guard, now commands the Ninth Armored Division at Camp Polk Louisiana. He demonstrated smoke signals to prevent fratricide in close combat and explained time shells that explode over tanks to protect allied troops. The article notes his daughter Eileen Leonard’s Hood College graduation and details on smoke signaling and time-shell artillery tactics. The piece also covers Calvary Methodist Church activities and upcoming meetings involving the Woman’s Society of Christian Service and visiting speakers from Korea and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Leonard
Maryland National Guard
Ninth Armored Division
Camp Polk
Leonard
Eileen Leonard
Hood College
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Calvary Methodist Church
Naery Kester
China
Wilbur Baker
R. L Ford
B. W. Meeks
Edith Radcliff
Ruth Miéhour
E. R. Pearl
O'Dale King
Woman's Society
Wesleyan Service Guild
Calvary Church
Louise Doty
Korea
Alice Powell
Chapel
Meeks
Miss Himes Teaches Flying Recruits At St Cloud
After training in Maryland Marilynn Himes of Prospect Hall Frederick joins the Van Air Service at St Cloud Minnesota to instruct Army air cadets in primary flying She teaches all day and goes to school at night balancing farm duties and public service while earning a rising reputation as a skilled aviator and instructor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Marilynn Himes
Prospect Hall
Frederick
Minnesota
Uncle Sam
Air Cadets
St. Cloud
Achsah Dorsey
Washington Times-Herald
Uie
Ohio
Joseph H. Himes
Marilynn
Mercury
Marilyn
Canfield
Marilynny
Holton Arms School
Maiy
Washington
Pelle
Capital
F Street Club
Sulgrave Club
Civilian Aeronautics Patrol
Junior League
American Women's Voluntary Services
Medal of Honor Awarded for Shooting Down Planes
The report notes a pilot shot down 26 Japanese fighter planes and received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award. Lanolin used in cosmetics is refined, identified as wool grease in processing.
Stable Draft Policy Urged By Senator Taft
Senator Taft urges a long range draft plan for armed services based on probable manpower needs with clear classifications and a fixed public announcement. He calls for a firm, temporary policy to end confusion and allow families to plan, warning against hasty changes during wartime. The piece also notes a Middletown church group meeting focused on Lent themes and a talk on the cross versus crucifix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Spurrier Receives Good Conduct Medal in Africa Camp
In Italy Pfe Spurrier son of Mr and Mrs Roland Spurrier Walkersville earned the Good Conduct Medal in North Africa after nine months overseas. He trained at Camp Lee Virginia and is now with the medical corps in Italy having been overseas since March 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe. Spurrier
Roland Spurrier
Walkersville
North Africa
Medical Corps
Italy
Camp Lee Va
Program highlights include Between Tears and Laughter report
Miss Lois Keller presented a detailed report on Lin Yutang in the program, discussing how his book addresses contemporary events with frankness and power. The talk warned of a potential third World War if humanity fails to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Darner
Lin Yutang
Lois Keller
Notice of Sales Report and Alcohol License Application
In Frederick County Maryland the court will consider the Report of Sales of Real Estate on April 14 1944 and may ratify it if no objections arise. The report lists sales totaling 955. Also Mrs Robert L Grove seeks an off sale beer wine and liquor license for R L Grove Grocery Store 209 North Market Street with hearing to be held at the Court House and exceptions due within one week of the second advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Y. Sennett
Thomas Bradley
Delia E. Bradley
Alton Y. Bennett
Frederick County
Charles Anton
Maryland
Baltimore
Camden
New Jersey
Circuit Court
Hattie A Anton
Robert L. Grove
North Market Street
Frederick
R. L. Grove
Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland
Court House
Richard M. Zacharias
Lin Yutang credited for cross cultural understanding
The article notes Dr. Lin Yutang's significant role in bridging American and Chinese understanding. The Maryland Regional Women's Guild discusses its Spring Walkersville meeting plans for April 26 with delegates and reports from committee chairs. Rev. Philip E. Saylor led prayers and delivered a benediction. May meeting chaired by Mrs. Charles Ziegler. An observation on African antelopes notes females lead and guard herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
Middletown
Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
Church School
Carl Keller
Olives Brow
Charles Remsberg
Robert C. Stanger
Frances’ Darner
Lin Yutang
Walter Remsberg
Maryland
Women’s Guild
Walkersville
Philip E. Saylor
Charles Ziegler
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Gen. Leonard
Ninth Armored Div
Doubs
M. R. Etchison
Gregory Boyington
Jug Bridge
Rose Hill Manor
Carrilon—Catoctin Furnace
Rensley
Javelry Store
Corbell
A. A. Lough
South Market St
Aler
American Institute of Laundering
Eran Aatanterd
Eke
Ial
P. L. Hargett & CO
South Markes St
Ric
Edgar B. Spurrier
Ellis C. Wachter
dMch
Hattie
Anton, W
Sherman P. Bowers
Sears
Allstate
Easi
Duster Mitt
Searn
Gears, Rochuch and Co
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Maryland
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