Deaths of Mrs Margaret Pryor and relatives in Maryland and Virginia
Notices record the deaths of Mrs. Margaret Pryor aged 68 at Cascade wife of Louis Pryor with multiple survivors and a Tuesday service at Bethel Church of God. Also noted are the deaths of William Henry Martin near Lovellsville Va aged 63 with extensive issue and church funeral details, and Mrs. M T Riddlemoser of Middletown with funeral arrangements at a local funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Pryor
Margaret May Pryor
Louis
Pryor
Cascade
Mount Zion
Waf Fen County
Cornelius A
Hester (Himes) Brows
Lona Wynkoop
Guy Tipton
Otto Pryor
Waynesboro
Walter B. Moorehead
Sabillasville
Ira A. Brown
Frank Wade
Hagerstown
Jerry Shepherd
Washington, D. C
Clarence Ambrose
Taneytown
Bethel Church of God
E. L. Werner
Lenhart widow William H Lenhart funeral held in Utica
Mrs Lenhart widow of William H Lenhart was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 from the late home 732 North Market Street. Rev Henry W Snyder officiated. Mrs H Webster Whitehill and Mrs T B Engle sang Just As I Am and Peace Perfect Peace with Masten D Long as accompanist. Pallbearers were Glen Lenhart Sterling Lenhart Earl Hawk ins Gilmore Hawks Robert Putman Ralph Staley. Interment in Utica cemetery. M L Creager and Son funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Martin
William Henry Martin
Lovellsville
Bright
T. E. Smith
Lovettsville
Daniel Webster Martin
Washington
William
Martin
United States Navy
E. Schrader
Brunswick
Vernon Martin
Prospect Methodist Church
Mt. Airy
C. E. Cline and Son
M. T. Riddlemoser
Ella E. Riddlemoser
Millard T. Riddlemoser
Middletown
Peter and
Mahala Coblentz Holter
William Hoelter
Near
Braddock
Harry T
G. Millard Holter
Philip £. Saylor
Reformed
Gladhill Co
Emantn Zimmerman
Lenhart
William H. Lenhart
N. Market Street
Henry W. Snyder
H. Webster Whitehill
T. B. Engle
Masten D. Long
Pallbeaters
Sick Mrs Hice and others improving. blood donors listed
Among the sick, Mrs John Hice of 316 Park Avenue, confined to bed three weeks, is slowly improving. Master Sonny Thomas of Adamstown and Mrs Mary Hooper Lewis who had surgery at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, are both recovering. Blood donors include Mr and Mrs Ralph Culler. Florence Mealey, patient at Frederick City Hospital, moved home to 5 East Third Street. Hec’s condition improved. Old United pumper set a record pumping flood water for fifteen hours at the city disposal plant. gasoline engines previously longest at 14 hours. $475 $11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hice
Park Avenue
Sonny Thomas
R. Monroe Thomas
Adamstown
Mary Hooper Lewis
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore
Ralph Culler
Joseph Engle
Sherwood Hildebrand
George Lewis
Florence Mealey
Frederick City Hospital
Hert Home
East Third Street
C. KE
Cline and Son
Old United
War Stamps and Bond Sales Rise in Frederick
Frederick merchants report a clear rise in war stamps and bond sales for July and August after a nationwide Retailers for Victory Drive aimed at one billion dollars. McCrory’s stores led in share of sales, with 26.8 percent of July Frederick sales devoted to war bonds and stamps, while other local merchants also note stronger demand near paydays and by staff purchases. About two thousand dollars in stamps were sold by Peoples Drug Stores over two months as sales continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Stephen S. Langley
McCrory
Two Peoples Drug Stores
RAF Fighters Bombers Cross Channel Again
RAF fighters and bombers, flying at high altitudes, crossed the Channel in what appeared to be another foray over occupied coast. A lone German raider caused some property damage and a few casualties on the south coast with minor inland hits reported. The Channel air front remained quiet before dawn. A moderate RAF bomber force attacked western Germany Saturday night, though thick clouds hindered targets. some crews were missing.
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London
Channel
North Midlands
Bamber
Germany
Air Ministry
Counter Attack By Japs Made In China
Chungking August 16 Japanese have launched a counter attack at Linchwan and Huwan southeast of Linchwan after receiving 3000 reinforcements. Fierce fighting rages in Kiangsi Province as Chinese High Command reports renewed attempts to push the Japanese back. Chinese forces had earlier repelled a westward Hunan invasion and recaptured Huwan briefly before withdrawal. The Japanese are also said to counter attack northwest of Linchwan while Chinese say they seized supplies from a defeated Japanese force in Chekiang.
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Chungking
Linchwan
Huwan
Kiangsi
Hunan
Kan River
Chekiang
Executive Director of Defense Council Resigns
Annapolis Aug 17 Isaac S George executive director of the State Defense Council has resigned effective September 1 Gov OConor announced Chief Judge Robert France of the Baltimore Trade Court has been appointed to succeed him Gov OConnor reported that Mr George asked last May to be relieved of his responsibilities as defense council director because they had become so exacting and exhausting that he felt unable to carry on to his own satisfaction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Isaac S. George
State Defense Council
Robert France
Baltimore ‘Trade Court
O'Conor
O’conor
George
Defense Council
Local Personal News and Military Notices
Mr Casper E Cline Jr of 16 West Third street returned Sunday from Chicago on business. Miss Elizabeth Moberly, longtime The News staffer, resigns to live in Baltimore with her family. Pvt Francis S Gaither Jr, son of 406 Elm street, arrived safely at his destination. Miss Ruth E Westright, music instructor at Bridgewater College, leaves for Chicago for advanced study. Mrs A E McCuskey moves from Buckeystown to West Second street with relatives visiting from Buckhannon. Army personnel updates include Hallam preparing for Maxwell Field, and several others cited for moves and commissions. Private Wilbur D Haller at Ft Knox. LeRoy Remsberg promoted to sergeant at Gunter Field. Bernard Callas attends Knights of Columbus convention in Memphis. Miss Louise F V Castle leaves for Baltimore to train as a nurse. Miss Ruby Rice visits Middletown area. Robert Bruns visiting from Covington, Ohio. Compher family notes include Detroit commission as 1st Lieutenant and upcoming Navy induction for Dalton Compher Jr. Pfe Robert G Green returns to Fort Jackson duty after furlough. Walkersville native Green called to Army last winter. brief mention of Chinese invention and discovery of silk and other items.
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Casper E. Cline, Jr
West
Third Street
Chicago
Elizabeth Moberly
the News
Baltimore
Famay
Ruth E. Westright
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
Thurmont
Chicago, Ill
American Music School
Weybright
A. E. McCuskey
Buckeystown
West Second Street
William Hallam
Hallie Lu Hallam
Buckhanner
W. Va
Hallam
West Virginia
Wesley_andniversity
Bnelhannan
Army Air Corps
Maxiwell Field
Alabama
McCuskey
W. ©. Edwards
Bayonne
N. J
R. A. Tetrick
Elizabeth
L. Phelps Stanley
West Virginna
Wilbur D. Haller
Armored Force Replacement Training Center
Ft. Knox
Frank Suman
Knights of Columbus
Memphis
Tenn
Callan
Maryland State Council
Louise F. V. Castle
Gilmer T. Castle
Chorah Hare Tnfirmary
School of Nursing
Miss Castle
Ruby Rice
Middletown
Charles Wise
Frederick
Eugene Doody, Jr
Mt. Pleasant
Afr
C. M
Pfe
Robert G. Green
Fort Jackson
D. C
William Green
Walkersville
Green
Weddings at Calvary Methodist and Grace Reformed churches
Miss Elizabeth E Eagam daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Eager of Middle Sly Bach married Charles Join Sammis son of Charles B Sammis and the late Mrs Sammis of McAfee New Jersey at Calvary Methodist church with Rev Dr B W Meeks officiating The couple will reside in McAfee where Sammis serves on the town council Also George M Staub of Hanover Pa and Miss Catherine Foreman of Taneytown were wed by Rev Guy P Bready August 8 at Grace Reformed church Taneytown in the presence of immediate families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saromis—Eagam
Elizabeth E. Eagam
Michael Eager
Sly. Bach
Charles
Sammis
Charles B. Sammis
McAfee
N. J
Calvary Methodist Church
B. W. Meeks
Thurmont Engagement of Miss Dorothy Wiseman to Ensign Lambert
Engagement announced at a Thurmont dinner by Mrs. Maude Martin. Dorothy Wiseman, of Thurmont, will marry Ensign John Ralph Lambert, also of Thurmont. Wiseman is Hood College graduate with study at Peabody Conservatory and Eastman School. Lambert, a Western Maryland College graduate, studied at Princeton, recently transferred to the Navy after service at Keesler Field, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Martin
Thurmont
Dorothy Martin Wiseman
John Ralph Lambert
Wallace Wiseman
Staunton
Miss Wiseman
Hood College
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Eastman School of Is
University of Rochester
Rochester
Ensign Lambert
J. Ralph Lambert
Western Maryland College
Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
Navy
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Army Air Corps
Mobilization Plan Seeks Office of Technological Mobilization
A bill by Senator Kilgore proposes a new office to mobilize all technical personnel patents secret processes and research facilities for war work. The measure would authorize drafting of personnel who do not submit plans for conversion and require severance from private business with government pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Aug
Kilgore
D.-W. Va
Truman Deffense
Office of Technological Mobilization
Truman and Patents Committees
Wachter In sad remembrance of dear husband Albert L Wachter
A widow recalls the death of her husband Albert L Wachter who died August 16 1941. She writes that she remains alone with her memories and daily sorrow, expressing enduring love and tribute in a brief personal memorial.
Victory Roller Rink Tuesday Night Showcase
Short column item notes local events and sales from August community listings. Includes admission details for a Tuesday night roller rink event, a crab feast at the engine house, a sacrifice sale offering appliances, and local beauty salon specials. Also mentions junk drive urging wartime support and a portrait exhibit by Miss Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hance
Victory Roller Rink
The
Victory Orchestra
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Elm Street
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Robert Bruns
Covington, O
Maryland
Eugene Doody, Sr
Edward W. Schroyer
John Wills
Shepherdstown
Ethel Beatrice Callanan
Binghamton, N. Y
Shepherd State Teachers College
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Jess Hendrickson
Netlce
Lewis BR. Dertzbaugh
Mannis the Tatler
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Eeker
Nestle
Ecker
N. Market St
Staub's
Harvey E
Waines
Long Corner Road
Rideckville
Poplar Springs
Dorothea—Coiffeur
Reliable Junk CO
M. Solar
Prop
Water Street
Penn Veneer CO
York
Court Street
F. E. Wilson
Walkersville, Md
Fine Mountain Park
Libertytown
Guy Fisher
Chapel Alley
East Third
Fourth Sts
Frederick Junk Company
Frank L. Gastley
Sans
Frederick, Md
Western MD, Trust CO
W. Clinton McSherry
Ernest R. Shriver
Louis L. Wilson
Elmer I. Eshleman
Jacob G. Shawbaker
Treas
T. R. Waskey
Edgar E. Thomas
Walter E. Burall
Claude A, Wir
James H. Grove, Jr
G. Raymond Shipley
Gail L. Catshall
Western Maryland Trust CO
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mt, Pleasant Reformed Church
Peaches
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Catoctin
Peach Orelardsh
Irac
Keldaugil
Central Apply
McIntyre
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Paaneota
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Ana
Walerer
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Hames
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Candilion
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Erick
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Akanana Avenue
NOAN
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Court
Si Frederick
Circuit Court
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Bertha ‘Tral
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Trail
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Frederick Coun
Ellis C Wachter
Charles Me. Mathias
Ellis C. Wachter
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Wat Nyo Reer As
Tracer & Owns
Fairchild
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Sefodar
Landis Jewelry Store
South Market
D-10
Rees
Harepers Ferry
Potomac
H. C. Summers and Co
North Bents St
Hyautstmen
J. A. McClain
St. N. W
Washington, D
Howse
Charles W Babington
Les
Dann Best
A. D. Fiery
Thurmont, Md
T. B
Whitehall
Thane Farktan
Norge Electric
Phace Hareretayen
Trisl Cobbler Potators
Zimmerman, Walkersvilc
Bae JE
Troley
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Jars Ace
Quick Bu
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Cramere
Citizensnational Bank
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Voth TL. Baker
Wow OB Amiers
W. Bartgis Storm
Ralph Zamummerman
Lewis M. Sponseller
Charles Ho Conley
James EL Gambrill
Datel Baker
Malmes 1. Baker
John H. Baker
Archibald E. Fisher
Elias B. Ramsburg, Jr
Parsons Newman
Kd. W. Harbaugh W, H.B. Anders
Federal Reserve System
Witi Can Schutte
Hargett Hardware
Howard A. Gross
Afolter
Moward A. Gross
Court St
Keefer M. Koogle
Trom
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Lea Lace
14Th St
Sunelye Villa
Lamille
Rederick
Gas House Pike
Irs
Keefer MN Koogle
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P. Luther Rice
Pha
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East Third St
Gilmore R, Flaudt
Jang
Gilmore R Flautt
Gilmore R. Flauit, JR
Potts & Griffin
Secuna Moor
Potts & Griffin Realtors
Rey Chev
Sales, Inc
TG Say
Cletrae Gracier
Goodrich Auto apeCrauries
Quaker
Qheitour Shop
Chevrolet
Ing
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Patrick
Lewistown
C. i. Ramsburg
Nhoonm
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Rose Marine
Ditt
Molter Ave
Domin Karage
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Melvin Oden
Wyisun
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Lidatt Rer
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Oil Ave
Deak Aes de Nete
Washington Pike
Patrick Court
Carl Frederick
Courtney J Stauffer
Maple Ave
FeRidot
Stauffer's
Cheerful Card Co
White Plains
N.Y
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Ieller
P. O
J. ©. Thomas
Edward N. Derr
Union Bridge
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Huntley Farm
Olney
Ashton
St. John’s Lane
Ellicott City
E. M. Hardman
Frederick Road
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Thonth
Fredc
St. John's Lane
Ellicott
Ellicott Ci
Ben
Narn
Hill Crest Orchard
Braddack Pike
Crystal Laundry
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