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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1943
Page
2
Red Army forces pressed the Orel front advancing to five to seven miles, capturing 100 villages and tightening encirclement. Northwest spearheads cut the Orel–Brerede line as Soviet air power harassed German concentrations and mined fields, with 3,000 German dead reported and many equipment losses.
A Friday evening ceremony at St Paul’s Evangelical church in Hagerstown united Miss Gertrude Lillian Poole and Clarence Paul Simmons with witnesses and a reception at the home of Russell Miller. The couple honeymooned west as Poole works at Fairchild and Simmons at Victory Products. separate note covers the marriage of Miss Virginia Alutasinger to Pvt. Howard W. McKnight in Hagerstown with attendant Miss Alice Kershner and a Navy groom returning to Camp Swift Texas.
James Dey of 117 Sixth Street was injured Saturday afternoon when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Charles A. Sifford of 111 West Second Street. Dey suffered a stomach laceration and ankle injury but was reported in satisfactory condition. The crash occurred at the East Fifth Street Middle Alley intersection as Dey traveled south. George Hoffman filed charges, and a leasing matter for a building was noted.
Fragments show dates in August and September with validity through early August and August deadlines. No clear names or locations are readable. The text suggests an official notice or deadline window but lacks concrete entities or actions.
A weekly community series at Baker Park features a quiz contest between the Zonta and Kiwanis clubs plus films bowling folk dancing and various games. Miss Miriam Apple leads the event at the band shell Thursday at 7 30 p m with team names to be announced later and a schedule of activities across the week.
County officials prepared an expense statement showing the trip to return George W. Blake to Frederick cost about 700 to 800 dollars. Sheriff Horace M. Alexander said the cash came from Blake bail funds and the four officials traveled by Sheriff automobile saving about the same as if by train. A trial date for Blake may be set later this week on charges including assault and battery sodomy and false pretense. Second Lieut Paul Brengle, who earned his wings, returned home to visit parents before departing for Sumpter Field Tenn for duty. He is a Frederick High School and Western Maryland College alumnus who taught at Greenbelt High School before enlisting in October.
SPAR TERE Miss Kathryn Geiger of SPAR arrived in Frederick for two days of recruiting for the Women's Reserve of the United States Coast Guard Reserve. She will appoint ASWVS offices at West Patrik Street as her headquarters from ten to five daily.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Clarence Pp. Simmons 24 of Hagerstown and Ger virude L. Poole 21 of Frederick. The filing details reflect the local civil procedures fornuptial formalities.
U S flyers from Army Navy and Marine joined to denude a jungle near Bible Hill on New Georgia Island aiding the Munda air base drive. They dropped 52 tons of bombs on Bible Hill and Vila airfield as torpedo and dive bombers, supported by fighters, drove off enemy fighters and targeted gun positions. Several airmen reported extensive cratered trees and effective coordination with ground troops, with no damage from anti aircraft fire and bombs released at 1500 feet.
Sunday saw the temperature reach 96 degrees continuing July's dry trend. Officials expect more heat with a slight chance of thundershowers. Overnight low was 59 degrees. July closed with a rainfall deficit of 3.2 inches, bringing 1943’s total near six inches below normal. last 26 days yielded only 0.40 inch.
In North Carolina Pvt. Young son of Mr and Mrs Homer Young of near New Market is stationed at Fort Bragg. He resides on Pine Avenue.
North Africa service update for Pfc. Foster of Brunswick who joined the Army March 10, 1942. His wife and daughter remain residents of Brunswick.
Florida Pvt. Webber son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd A Webber of Knoxville is serving with the Signal Corps in Tampa Florida.
In Sicily the capture of Bloody Ridge a steep German held hill near San Stefano is recounted by MAROLD V. BOYLE. After two failed dawn attempts American troops stormed the position on a hot day, enduring heavy fire and losses, to secure the ridge and push toward the coast. Local soldiers describe the grueling ascent, constant danger, and resolve of the crew who finally held it.
The War Department announced the Distinguished Flying Cross for Sergt Joseph Ott, son of George Ott near Mt. St. Marys College. He served with the U S Army Thirteenth Air Force in the South Pacific, flying over 200 hours. Ott was on furlough three weeks with his aunt Mrs Robert Eyler near Emmitsburg and returned to duty July 17. His father, a World War I veteran, has worked in New York City recently.
CALAGRIN is advertised as mild yet strong in relief. Hundreds of satisfied users claim fast results. A large bottle costs 75 cents. money orders are required with advance payment. Postage is paid if sent C.O.D. Write to Rogers Park DrugCo in Baltimore Maryland for delivery.
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