Assault charges and court session across multiple cases
In a lengthy Monday evening session before Magistrate Sherman P. Bowers, defendants faced assorted charges. Grayson Brightwell was found guilty of felonious assault on a discharged World War veteran, with minor fines for Charles K. and Henry Hill for disturbing the peace. A separate case involved James Best and Catherine Staley with a shotgun, while Pvt. Franklin Whitting identified Brightwell as the assailant. Other youths and adults faced fines or jails for drunkenness, assaults, and disturbances during the extended proceedings across Knoxville and Frederick, with confidential discussions about possible reopenings. The session also noted the Duke of Windsor's brief Baltimore visit, as announced by Gen. Henry M. Warfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Berman
South Market Street
Poward J. Smith
Mag‘warate
Sherman P. Bowers
Grayson Brightwell
Frederick
Charles K
Henry Hill
Knoxville
Alton Y. Bennett
Bowers
Gorman
James Best
Catherine Staley
Phillip H. Culler
Austin James
Will
Smith
Storm
Franklin Whitting
Fourth
Market Streets
Brightwell
East Patrick Street
James
Howard
Raymond Jones
Middle Alley
John Henry Gray
Lime
Kil
Feil
Larry Lincoln
Montgomery County
Danm-Hand
Irving Shankle
Nannie Frity
W. Jerome Offutt
Merriman
Lewis
Potter
Two Hills
75 000 In State Have Not Bought New Stamp
Approximately 75 000 Maryland automobile and truck owners have not purchased the 35 Federal use stamp required since July 1 officials said. Most delinquents expected to buy during a three day enforcement campaign next week. Penalty for failure to purchase is a 25 dollar fine or 30 days in jail or both. A similar penalty applies for failure to display the stamp on the windshield. State motor vehicle registration this year is about 305 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Reassessment Costs Less Under Maryland Plan
Baltimore Aug 7 The State Tax Commission reports reassessing real and personal property under the 1943 continuous assessment act will cost less in most Maryland counties than the old five year cycle. H Gerard Mueller says counties will largely finish this year with lower costs though statewide values rise in many areas. First election district Harford County shows a $904,769 rise. Harlock Dorchester reports $130,018 in personal and $99,834 in real increases. Montgomery increases noted in Queen Annes and Montgomery counties with no final figures yet. 70 assessors and supervisors are at work statewide. New valuations appear on next year’s tax bill, with full effect after a five year reassessment.
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Baltimore
Maryland
State Tax Commission
H. Gerard Mueller
Mueller
Harford County
Harlock
Dorchester County
Montgomery
Queen Anne's
Baltimore County
Siebert Ties Doerr For Batting Lead
Slugging Dick Siebert of Philadelphia rose to a deadlock with Boston's Bobby Doerr at 327 in the American League batting race for the week ending Sunday. Doerr dropped five points while Siebert gained seven. Pete Fox fell to .320 as Lou Boudreau moved to fourth with .310.
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Chicago
Dick Siebert
Philadelphia
Boston
Bobby Doerr
Siebert
Doerr
Pete Fox
Red Sox
Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Bob Johnson
Thurman Tucker
Stirnweiss
Stozen
Cullenbine
Johnny Lindell
New York
Stephens
Tex Hughson
Gordon Maltzberger
Hughson
Frederick County War Return Shows Many Want Old Jobs
Post war plans from Frederick County Jaycees reveal that about 19 percent of 3,500 mailed questionnaires have been returned by Countians in the armed forces. Most request their old jobs back, with only one seeking agriculture. New draft board list access may broaden occupational data, aiding postwar planning as veterans readjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Selective Service Boards
Lst
Jaycee Committee
Ernest Berger
Committee For Economic Development
Selective Service
Draft Board
Frederick County
Glenn Orrill Garber Jr
Rockwell Terrace
Calvin Elwood Craver
Rt. 3
Yellow Springs
Mail Xmas Packages To Men Overseas By Oct 15
Washington urges Army and Navy personnel overseas to mail Christmas parcels between September 15 and October 15 for timely delivery. Include sender and recipient addresses inside and outside, use metal or fiberboard containers, keep under five pounds and under 15 inches long or 36 inches in length and girth. Mark Christmas parcel, limit one parcel per week per addressee, and avoid perishables or dangerous items. Induction of Rollie Hemsley delayed by Selective Service due to late papers from Vienna Missouri.
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Washington
Frank C. Walker
Absentee Ballot Applications Hit Record High
Annapolis August 7 14 250 applications for absentee ballots to date a new record with 750 received today Governor O Conor said if the high rate continues Maryland servicemen and women could influence the November election State Board of Election Supervisors may arrange printing of ballots after candidates deadline Substitute supervisors will certify applications and forward ballots meeting regularly from now until election time during final weeks they must meet up to three times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
O'Conor
Maryland
State Board of Election Supervisors
4-H Picnic Draws 75 Members From Five Counties
Seventy five 4-H Club members from Carroll Howard Montgomery Washington and Frederick Counties attended the conservation picnic at Frank Dertzbaugh farm near New London. Demonstrations on soil conservation and home made level were given. Awards were won in hunting fishing and horseshoe contests with prizes donated by local supporters. De Sylva separates from wife Marie Wallace after 19 years.
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4-H Club
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Frederick Counties
Frank Dertzbaugh
New London
Dertzbaugh
Mr. Dertzbaugh
Cecil K. Holter, Sr
Jefferson
Martin S. Beachley
Middletown
Catoctin Soil Conservation
J. Wm. Howard
Frederick
F. A. Roddy
Thurmont
Monocacy
Carl Ingling
Union Bridge
John Johnson
Rhea Kinkaid
Phillip Walters
Pete Currens
Westminster
Charles Eby
Ray Valentine
Emmitsburg
Benjamin F. Phebus
State Wildlife Commission
Mylo
Downey
College Park
Edwin Cissel
Howard County
Roscoe Whipp
Kenneth Fry
Washington County
F. M. Rogers
Dorsey B Ridgely
Marriottsville
Norman Thompson
Sykesville
Shipley
Sporting Goods
Willis Remsberg
Adamstown
Millard Derr
Nine-tenths Of Guam Held By Americans
American forces pushed northward three miles on Guam as nine-tenths of the island came under U S control. Nimitz reported the advance included the village of Yigo and a large new enemy cemetery. A Bonin Islands strike damaged ships and installations near Tokyo as the Marianas push continued.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Marianas Islands
Saipan
Tinian
Yigo
Vigo
Santa Rosa Peak
Bonin Islands
Tokyo
Chichi
Bonins
Japan
Volcano Islands
Marianas
Omura
Muko
Ani
Haha
Iwo
Tokyo Radio
Guam Island
Mt. Santa Rosa
77Th Army
A . Bruce
Mt. Barrigada
Truck Drivers Strike Hits Central Pennsylvania Area
In Harrisburg York and Lancaster, transportation of war materials and civilian goods was sharply curtailed as trucking company employees walked out. The Harrisburg AFL local Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Warehousemen and Helpers of America ordered a general strike effective midnight Saturday after a July 2 strike vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harrisburg-York-Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs
Two Wounded In Invasion Yellow Springs War News
Yellow Springs reports two more local men wounded in France as Pvt. Robert F. Cannon son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Cannon and Pfe Bernard I Keyser son of Mr and Mrs Raymond I Keyser are announced. A follow up story appears in the next column.
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Yellow Springs
France
Pvt
Robert F. Camnon
Clayton Cannon
Pfe
Bernard I. Keyser
Raymond I. Keyser
Baltimore double homicide clarified by autopsy
In Baltimore a second autopsy and x ray showed Norman E. Bosley died of a bullet wound to the right temple, replacing earlier skull fracture conclusions. Bosley, 29, and his estranged wife Virginia Nighan, 39, were found dead on a secluded city street as police reexamine motives and pursue murder lines.
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Baltimore
Hamilton Atkinson
Henry L. Wollenweber
Norman E. Bossey
Cockeysville
Wollenweber
Atkinson
Bosley
Murseek
Burnishing Fire Plug Delays City Hall Clean-Up
City workers spent Monday polishing the red and white fire plug before the Mayor’s office after Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger backed into it. A street hole contributed to the mishap as the cause was explained. Bears Prep For Grid In Collegeville Camp Chicago Bears leave for three week training at St Joseph College Collegeville Ind to face collegiate all stars at Dyche Stadium Evanston Ill August 30 Coaches Anderson Johnson and Driscoll in charge.
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Hugh V. Gittinger
BEARS
Chicago
Chicago Bears
St. Joseph College
Collegeville
Ind
Evanston
Ill
Hank Anderson
Luke Johnson
Paddy Driscoll
Knott Estate Named In Orphans Court Action
Miss C Elizabeth Knott of 109 East Church streets qualified before the Orphans Court as administratrix of Nan C Knott estate. Real estate valued at 2250 with no personal property reported.
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C. Elizabeth Knott
East Church Street
Orphans Courtes
Nan C. Knott
Gen McNair's Son Is Dead
Washington Aug 7 The War Department announced the death in Guam of Col Douglas McNair 37 only son of the late Lt Gen Lesley J McNair. Details were not disclosed. Survived by widow Freda, infant Benny Clare of Santa Barbara and his mother in Washington DC.
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Washington
Guam
Douglas McNair
Lesley J. McNair
War Department
A. D. Bruce
77Th
McNair
Army
St. Lo
Normandy
Bruce
Tank Destroyer 'Center
Camp Hood
Texas
Col. McNair
Freda McNair
Benny Clare
Santa Barbara
Calif
Washington, D.C
Showers Bring Relief Across County After Heat
Scattered showers Sunday night and Monday gave relief from heat in many county sections. Heavy rainfall hit Wolfsville and Thurmont, while Middle Creek flowed through parched Jackson District farms. Farmers report dried pastures and stressed crops as light showers continued Monday afternoon. The weather observer noted no more than 2 heavy traces, with temperatures not exceeding 83 degrees by day and 70 overnight, 60 last night.
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Wolfsville
Thurmont
Middle Creek
Jackson
Cumberland Track Opens For Season
Cumberland Fairgo track opens a 10 day meeting on Aug 8 as the third Maryland oval to operate this year. The meeting features the $1 000 added Harry A Manley Memorial Handicap on Aug 19 a mile and one sixteenth race. Track improvements include grandstand and administration buildings remodeling.
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Cumberland
Fairgo
Maryland
Hagerstown
Bel Air
Harry A Manley
Two More Countians Wounded in France
Yellow Springs residents report two local soldiers wounded in France. Pfc Bernard J Keyser seriously wounded July 26 after anti tank unit training at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Pvt Robert F Cannon wounded and in hospital, unclear injury severity. Both families await official War Department notices.
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Yellow Springs
France
Raymond J. Keyser
War Department
Pfc
Bernard J. Keyser
Robert F. Cannon
Clayton Cannon
Cannon
Calvin C. Cannon
Keyser
Camp Shelby
Miss
Melvin JC. Keyser
Alfon Keyser
Marcus Keyser
Pvt
Camp Hood
Texas
Hall and Dorsey Fight Leaves Hall With 50 Stitches
Hollywood Aug 7 actor Jon Hall sustained fifty stitches in the nose face and head after a Saturday fight with band leader Tommy Dorsey. Doctors said wounds likely to heal without permanent scarring. Dorsey lawyer Isaac Pacht expressed regret and suggested Hall may have struck or fallen against a flower pot on the terrace. Officials indicated no investigation unless requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jon Hall
Tommy Dorsey
Dorsey
Hall
Isaac Pacht
Fred Howser
George E. Armstrong
Grand Jury
City Votes Acceptance of New Garbage Truck
City officials accepted a new White garbage truck with a Gar Wood packer body after a Monday display at City Hall. Mayor Gittinger noted the old trucks will be scrapped or used for parts as the city moves to replace worn equipment.
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Gittinger
Fire at Charles Town threatens Miller Chemical plants
Flames from burning oil refuse pools stirred by a brush fire threatened Miller Chemical Company plants in Charles Town W Va before firefighters extinguished the blaze on August 7 19. The fire started when the brush ignited the oil refuse.
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Charles Town
Charlies Town
W. Va
Miller Chemical Company
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