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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1942
Page
3
Local fuel oil dealers expressed mixed views on the government ban restricting deliveries from August 3 to September 13. Some favored the pause to replenish low winter stocks and permit rationing, while others warned full storage and rail-use constraints could trigger broader shortages and home tank filling.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and government program join with other railroads to produce engine parts for Liberty ships. Baltimore and Ohio shops, under a sub contract, machine crosshead guides and guide plates from rough iron castings.
Washington Aug 3 The Navy announced that Dr Mildred H McAfee 42 president of Wellesley College would be sworn today as head of the Women's Reserve of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Unconfirmed reports from Chungking say Lieut Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita, famed commander of Malaya, has gone to Manchukuo possibly to assume supreme command for an attack on Siberia. Prince Frederick, Aug 3. L Herbert Chaney, 62, longtime School Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections, died at his Chanerville home in Calvert County. He is survived by his wife and two sons and a daughter. Funeral at Dunkirk scheduled Monday. Wash guidance for colored wash says rinse three times in water same temp as wash, avoid bluing, dry in shade. whites dry in sun to bleach.
About 125 intermediate boys and girls from Camp Peniel area begin a week at Camp Powarna near Harpers Ferry after early registration. Roughly 50 still waitlisted as camp capacity limits enrollment. Camp Panama chosen for next year unless war ends soon, with Rev Ralph E. Shober as Camp Board chair. Leaders include Rev A Stauffer Curry and several others. A two day Youth Fellowship is planned, with study courses and activities, led by leaders from Maryland to Pennsylvania.
In Downey Idaho on August 3, about four thousand turkeys were released in wheat fields to curb a heavy grasshopper invasion that threatened crops. Victor Meyers of Bannock AAA reports success using turkeys alongside poisoned bait, with care to avoid treated areas. The flock was moved by wagon to infestation sites, restoring hope to farmers facing substantial losses. Historically, Mormon pioneers in Utah used seagulls to protect crops, a story recalled here with a monument to the birds near Salt Lake City.
Edward Blaine Blickenstaff 58 near Smithsburg Md says he fatally shot William Stull in a dark house confrontation after Stull allegedly threatened him and refused to come inside. Stull found with a chest wound outside the house as sheriff notes no charges yet filed. A physician arrived but Stull was dead. The report also mentions sunspot research by Heinrich Schwabe from 1843.
Rev Dr Ralph Hartman of Grace Evangelical and Reformed led Community Services in Baker Park. He defined church as the Body of Christ and urged wholehearted support of the church, citing a poem by John M Moore and noting the church’s enduring influence despite criticisms. The service featured scripture read by Rev Samuel Johnson, prayers by Rev Dr Henri L G Kieffer, and music directed by Arthur R Remberg with four hymns and a solo by Robert Russell.
A historical report notes 3805 Black physicians and surgeons practicing in the United States, highlighting the professional presence of African American medical professionals across the nation. The data reflect the distribution among hospitals, clinics, and private practice during the period.
Dr. McCurdy long served on the Frederick County Police Commission and influenced civil service plans. He helped organize local baseball and founded McCurdy Field, later maintaining the field and supporting Frederick teams. A physician and civic leader, he held numerous professional society memberships and was active in Democratic politics for years.
Ylantington West Virginia August 4 Dr James E Allen retires Saturday as president of Marshall College the second college he has led in thirty two years His immediate plan is a long awaited vacation He previously led Davis and Elkins for twenty five years His first wife was Mies Garrett formerly of Frederick Maryland Reports for training Cadet Paul Warren fel7 son of Foster Warrenfeltz Woodsboro has reported to the Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School at Turner Field Albany Georgia for the final stage of training as an aviation rated
The city formerly known as Luhansk on the right bank of the Lugansk River about 15 miles west of the Donets is renamed Voroshilovgrad. The change reflects a broader renaming program affecting regional geography and administrative identity.
The Union Manufacturing Company highlights a defense drama titled Home Defense as part of a Saturday evening outing. The event, directed by Cauell Kasey, included a banquet at Vindebona Hotel Braddock Heights and a morale drive led by local union members and visitors. The yearly outing at Braddock Heights Park concluded with a Windohona dinner and a Community Chest fundraising banner for the top team, which raised $64 by eight participants.
Miss Helen Huff contributed the largest amount, $13, and received the banner from Solomon Marris. Dancing followed the program as entertainers from New York selling agencies performed for the audience.
Horace C. Fogle first class musician in the U S Navy reports to his parents in Hagerstown that he survived the Battle of Midway aboard the aircraft carrier Yorktown after its damage. A Hagerstown High School graduate and Navy School of Music alumnus, he is near four years of service and stationed on the carrier Lexington in the Pacific.
The DeMolay Juniors and YMCA, third and fourth place teams in the Junior City Softball League, face off today. League secretary David Rothenhoefer announced the matchup as DeMolay holds third with two wins and two losses while YMCA shows one win and two defeats.
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