Death of Mrs Flora Bell Gans at Highfield
Mrs Flora Bell Gans wife of George P Gans died Monday at her Highfield home from a heart attack. Born in Brooklyn she moved to Highfield 24 years ago. Survived by husband Edward Fellows a son one brother George Lewis. Private services Wednesday at three at Thurmont funeral home conducted by Rev Arthur Plaffko with interment in Blue Ridge cemetery. Funeral directors M L Creager and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins
George FP
Flora Bell (Lewis) Gans
George P. Gans
Highfield
Brooklyn
Edward Fellows
Highfeld
George Lewis
Thurmont
Arthur Plaffko
Episcopal Church
Blue Ridge Summit
Blue Ridge Cemetery
M. L. Creager and Son
Two Funerals Held For Mrs Rice And Frank Clark
The funeral of Mrs Harriett Elizabeth Rice widow of Josiah C Rice was at 2 PM Monday at her home with Rev Henry W Snyder Jr and Rev Ralph E Shober officiating. Soprano singing by Mrs Tylee B Engle Mr and Mrs Robert L Smith and Henry F Falk. Interment at Lutheran cemetery Middletown. Pallbearers listed. The funeral of Frank Francis Clark near Mount Airy proceeded from his home to St John s Catholic Church for a high mass and burial at Mount Olivet. Pallbearers listed. Both services led by M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Elizabeth Rice
Josiah C. Rice
S17
South Market Street
Henry W. Snyder, Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ralph E. Shhober
Church of the Brethren
Tylee B. Engle
Robert L. Smith
Henry F. Falk
Jesus
Albert A. Schroeder
Charles Geisbert
A. Grant Hooper
Harry Carmeck
Clarence A. Bussard
Lewis W. Putman
Lutheran Cemetery
Middletown
M. R. Etchison and Son
Frank Francis Clark
Mount Airy
Frederick City
St. John’s Catholic Church
William F. Sauer
Russell W. Shoemaker
Bernard Kennedy
Frank Gardner
Ernest Runkles
Martin R. Wagner
David Biddinger
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Services Wednesday For Granville Kinsey
Funeral services for Granville E Kinsey 62 Gaitherburg businessman will be held at Damascus Methodist church at 2 p m Wednesday. Rev James H Haley and Rev Willam T Gover will officiate. Burial will follow in the Damascus church cemetery. Kinsey born near Damascus lived in Gaithersburg 20 years with son Edwin R Kinsey and other relatives. Survived by his wife Alice Kinsey two daughters Mrs Arnold Stull and Mrs Albert Phillips wife of Lieut Phillips US Army two sons Edwin R and Howard Kinsey two sisters Mrs Nettie Cashew and Mrs Vernon Koontz two brothers Clarence Kinsey Maryland and William Kinsey Florida. Death hastened by burns suffered nine weeks ago when gasoline ignited on his clothing at his place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville E Kinsey
Gaitherburg
Damascus
James H. Haley
Epworth Methodist Church
Gaithersburg
Willam T. Gover
Damascus Church
Kinsey
Edwin R. Kinsey
Alice Kinsey
Arnold Stull
Albert Phillips
Phillips
United States Army
Edwin R
Howard Kinsey
Nettie Cashew
Vernon Koontz
Clarence Kinsey
Maryland
William Kinsey
Florida
Local Youths Enroll In War Work Plan
Carl Donald Bell and William Leslie Burger are among 1580 youths enrolled in the War Work Plan at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia. The plan provides jobs in war industry while students attend college, working three days a week to cover entrance fees and tuition. Both youths are employed on a war project near Williamsburg, currently six days a week to aid finances for fall term. A separate note reports a horse collision near Waynesboro Pennsylvania where a horse was shot after an accident involving a coach driven by Charles D. Gardner. Damages to the car are listed at ten dollars. A quiz on the war is noted at the end of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Donald Bell
West Third Street
William Leslie Burger
West South Street
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Beil and Burger
Wiliamsburg
Waynesboro
Charles D. Gardner
Emmitsburg
Silver Run
Bruce Shearer
Willow Hill
Red Cross Calls For Sweaters for War Effort
Frederick County Red Cross urges final collection of Pearl Harbor era sweaters as cold weather nears. Volunteers have shipped ten large afghans and three small ones from Sabillasville and local groups to Fort Monmouth for U S forces, while sewing rooms at the Key Hotel invite volunteers to work.
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Pearl Harbor
Frederick County
Red Cross
Ernest C. Webb
Red Cross Production Service Committee
Sabillasville
Buckeystown
Fort Monmouth
Middletown
N. J
United States
Short-Lived Tornado Harms Garrett County Farms
Oakland Maryland August 18 Garrett countians repaired property and cleared debris after a short lived but strong tornado that demolished farm buildings lashed orchards and uprooted trees. No casualties were reported though property damage was extensive with barns doors silos and a chicken house damaged in multiple sites including William Fitzwater and Levi Glotfelty farms.
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Oakland
Garrett Countians
William Fitzwater
Levi Glotfelty
Telegrapher Won't Have To Be Soloist
New York Aug 18 Western Union and Postal Telegraph request to the Federal Communications Commission would end singing telegrams and other special rate social wire messages effective Sept 18. The move aims to expedite war messages while preserving low rates for overseas service and military money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Ciog American Communications Association
U. S
Cynical Word and Miscue Lesson Primer
English lesson piece notes common misuse of you and me, mispronunciations of endive, and tricky spellings like avoirdupois. It defines cynical as disbelieving in human motives and asks why one should not take a cynical view of life while mentioning Guatemala's banana and chicle production figures.
Weddings Unite Elwood McKenzie and Hebecca Boone
The wedding occurred at 3 p.m. on August 14 at Calvary Methodist parsonage with Rev. Dr. Benjamin W. Meeks officiating. Bride wore navy blue with pink accessories. groom’s aunt Mrs. Harry Wachter attended. Reception followed at 718 Trail Avenue. couple residing on West Fifth Street. Groom works for Glenn L. Martin Co. in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood J. McKenzie
Hebecca Louise Boone
Calvary Methodist Parsonage
Benjamin W. Meeks
Acuating
Harry Wachter
Trail Avenue
West Fifth Street
Glenn L. Martin Co
Baltimore
Local Personal News and Births Roundup
Mr and Mrs William C Roderick of near Woodsboro and formerly of Frederick left for Atlantic City New Jersey for about a week. Mrs John Francis Fischer and her daughter Mrs Harry Easton have returned from Bound Brook New Jersey visiting Mrs Fischer's parents. They also visited in New York and Asbury Park. Mr and Mrs C Leazer Main are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Patricia Jean at Frederick City Hospital August 13. Mr Roger B Wolfe will observe his birthday on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harry S Bartholow were dinner guests at Northwood Baltimore of their son and daughter in law Lester E Bartholow. Miss Delma Shry of Cedar Grove visited Mrs C H Lamar Tuscarora and Mrs Lamar hosted a party for Delma's birthday with about 25 guests and many gifts. Miss Kathryn Alma Snook was among University of Maryland summer school graduates in Home Economics. Pvt Carl P Gochnauer son of Mr and Mrs C Go Go Gochnauer Ott Adamstown enlisted in Army Air Corps and is at 585th School Squadron St Petersburg Florida. Pvt Gochnauer is brother of Mrs Vernal C Moore of this city. Third Class Storekeeper Harry L Decker has been transferred from Elizabeth City NC to the University of Indiana Bloomington Indiana. Mr and Mrs Hume Davis Doubs announce birth of a daughter Barbara Mae at Frederick City Hospital noon Monday. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely.
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Cedar Grove
C. H. Lamar
Tuscarora
Ind
Hume Davis
Doubs
Barbara Mae
Frederick City Hospital
Local Hospital Roundup Reports Several Recoveries
Among the sick, Mrs. John Adams of 514 Magnolia avenue broke her left hip in a morning fall and was taken to Frederick City Hospital by M R Etchison and Son ambulance. She was reported later to be progressing well. Mrs. Hammond Urner of this city, a patient at Frederick City Hospital, was said to be improving. Mr. Gordon Strong of Stronghold near Dickerson was discharged from Frederick City Hospital after treatment. Master Jimmy Willard, son of Mr and Mrs Paul L Willard of Lindbergh avenue, returned home after a tonsillectomy at Frederick City Hospital last week. Mr C J Bragan, formerly at Buckingham School near Buckeyes town, was discharged to his home after treatment at Frederick City Hospital. his condition improving. Transfer was via C E Cline ambulance. Mrs W Frank Burdette of near Mt Airy is bedbound with a broken hip. Paul Thomas Wilhide, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest C Wilhide of 16 East Second street, treated for streptococcic throat, discharged and returned home. Mrs Ollie Baker of Pleasant Grove has been discharged after a major operation at Frederick City Hospital. Virginia Mainhart, age 10, near New Market, underwent a tonsillectomy Saturday at Frederick City Hospital. Mrs Blanche Sulcer, long ill at home on 6 West Fourth street, was moved to Frederick City Hospital Wednesday for observation. condition about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Adam
Magnolia Avenue
M. R. Etchison and Son
Hammond Urner
Frederick City Hospital
Gordon Strong
Jimmy Willard
Paul L. Willard
Lindbergh Avenue
C. J. Bragan
Buckingham School
Buckeysatown
Pleasant Grove
Virginia Mainhart
Near New Market
Blanche Sulcer
West Fourth Street
Weather summary and a sunk ship report
The weather section notes 0.36 inch precipitation in 24 hours ending 8 am today, August totals and normals for August 1941, temperatures yesterday and a year ago, sun and moon times, and muddy rivers at Monocacy and Potomac Knoxville. The Navy reports a small British merchant vessel torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic off the northern South American coast in early July. survivors arrived at a gulf coast port.
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Cereeville
Potomac
Knoxville
Washington
Navy
Atlantic
South America
Gulf Coast
Rededication Service Sunday at Wolfeville church
The Wolfeville United Brethren church led by Rev. Stanley G. Sherriff will host rededication services Sunday August 23 at 2 00 and 7 45 PM marking four years of interior renovation. Rev. J H Ness will speak with special music by the Kemp Sisters Rocky Springs and Richard Harp and Miss Glendoris Routzahn Myersville. Local talent will finish the program with a praise oriented service and full attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfeville
Richard Harp
Glendoris Routzahn
Myersville
Local Mentions Bingo and August Social Notices
Notes announce ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE on West 7th Street with a bingo event on Thursday August 20 and first game at 8 o clock. Agnes Shankle informs patrons of joining Vanity Fair beauticians at 217 North Market Street starting Monday August 24. Auction by Emmet R Bowlus Friday August 21 at 7 30 pm, 1% miles south of Frederick, furniture and dishes. Used cars advertised: Ford 2 door Deluxe 30 Buick 46 Bus Coupe, 38 Ford 4 door, 97 Wash 4 door, Buick 36, Chevrolet 34 models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows Temple
West 7Th Street
Vanity Fair Beauticians
North Market Street
Agnes Shankle
Frederick
Emmert R.bowlus
Kelly
Urban a Picnic Wednesday Evening Macusi Chicken and Ham Suppers
Community notices list a Wednesday evening picnic with chicken and ham suppers starting at five, plus refreshments and entertainment. Various local ads follow for beauty services, tailoring, and a women’s club carnival planned for August 18 at Vine Mountain Park Libertytown with dancing and a performance by Guy Fisher's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Vine Mountain Park
Libertytown
Guy Fisher
Peaches Georgia Deligamidae Office for Rent Listing
Classified notice for offices for rent located north of Thurmott at Route 15 IRAC near Catoctin Mi. Property described as light and airy, central and attractive. Apply in person to Dir. McIntyre at 42 East Patrick Street or call 914.
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Georgia
Dir. Mcintyre
East Patrick St
2Nd
E. Patrick
Market St
Lewistown
C. Rauinsburg
Bath
South Market
Rose Marino
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Granville Kinsey
United Nations
Amswert
Garrett County
Guatemala
William C. Roderick
Woodsboro
Frederick Jeft
Atlantic City
John Francis Fischer
West Patrick Street
Harry Easton
Bound Brook
Wolfsville
Cold Springs Park
Stonesifer
Paul Curfman
Chas. Wolf
Nettle Stouffer
Billy Stouffer
Norma Jean Weaver
Frank Doyle
G. Ernest McGaha
The
Ideal Garage Co., Inc
Charles W. Babbington
Emmett R. Bowlus
Robert Routzahn
Clark Sheetenhelm
Lucketts
Loudoun County
N. Heater
Emmert R. Bowlus
R. L. Kelly
Dor
Grace L
Wilson Avenue
Court Street
W. Clinton McSherry
Ernest R. Shriver
Louis L. Wilson
Elmer I. Eshleman
Jacob G. Shawhaker
Aas
Treas
Nevin T. R. Waskey
Edgar E. Thomas
Walter E. Burntt
W. Clinton McSherr, Ernest R. Shriver
Louis L. Wilson Claude A. Will James H. Grove, Dr. G. Raymone Shipley
Gall L. Catshall
Western Maryland Trust CO
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Victory Reller Rink
Victory Orchestra
Ecket
Nestle
Ecker
N. Market
Mannie
E. Patrick ST
Staub's
Harvey E. Haines
Long Corner Road
Ridgeville
Poplar Springs
Penn Veneer CO
York
F. E. Wilson
Walkersville, Md
Nallee
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Walker Orchards
Mr. Alry
Chapel Alley
East Third
Frederick Junk Company
Frederick, Md
George
Leroy Blickenstam
Montevue
Frederick News-Post
East Fith
W. L. Burger
S. Market St
Ayer
Hamlton’s Market
Frederick Néwa-Post
Washington, D. C
Ernest Helfenstein, Jr
Istaub's
Fourth Sts
P.O. Boxa7erick
Frederic’ S
St. John’s Lane
Ellicott City
M. Hardman
Ellcott City
Frederick Road
St Johns Lane
M. Rey
White
Hardman
St. John's Lane
Hill Crest Orchard
Braddock Pike
MAH E. Cramer & Son
Market Street
Noah E Crameh & Son
Court St
Bredesien
Fairchild
Methleleem Fairtleh
Aundts Jewelry
Rees
Minnie M Klipp
Nellie K. Cummings
Petersville
Matida
D. J. Lee
Register of Wills
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Frederick Clix
Peteraville
Burkittsville
Roger Grogenickla
W. Jarber Grove
McDuell Staley
Elmet E. Shafer
Needwood Forest
Gertrude Lee
Edward Z. Smith
North Market
Seventh
Bengal
Casa
Nellie Burck
Jobo W. Nui
Otephans' Court
Fredrick County
Mary Able Creager
Mary Abbie Creager
East Third Stretch
Richard M Creager
Harry Creager, JR
Joseph L Reeder
Clarence Phreeger
Wiliam M. Storm
Atlorne
Mt, Pleasant Reformed Church
Citizens National Bank
Holmes D. Laker
John H. Baker
W. OH. BL Anders
W. Bartgis Storm
D. Ralph Zimmerman
Lewis M. Sponseller
Asaf
Charles Ft. Conley, MM
James Hi. Gambrill
Daniel Baker, Jr. Nolmes D
Baker John KH
Baker Archibald E. Fisher
Elias B. Ramsburg, Jr. Parson
Newman R. W. Harbaugh WH
Anders
Federal Reserve System
Can Sevutie
Stoney
Howard A. Gross
John Cox
Balantol
J. Noward
L Court
Keefer M. Koogle
North Mint St
Npla
Atoker Newt
Mkt
Gee Place
West 14Th St
Sinriga Villa
Eaat
Pike
Keerer
P. Luther Rice
Stevens
Rice & Stevens
Lana
Warty Nelings
Gilmore R Flautt
Gilmore R. Flautt, JR
Putts & Griffin
Thucnout
Sean Finny
Potts & Griffin Realtors
KEY Chey. Sales, Inc
Goodrich Auto Acceasrics
Sparta
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
EK. Patrick Sa
Wrederick, Md
Frederick Anny
Boo
Frederick News-Pool
W. M. Landis
N. Markat
North Bentz St
Nyaliatown
J. A. McClain
N. W
D.ca
Charles Ww. Babington
Les
John Beat
Wolverine Boa
HW. P. Senterd
Norge Electric
Hagerstown
Eke Odat
Zimmerman
Walkersville
Trolley
A. C. Pfarr
Cramer
Cash Register Fine
Four Department
Cramer's Piano Shop
Bertha Rice
Motier Ave
Braddock
Melvin Oden
Wilson Ave
North Market St
E 3Rd St
Dill Ave
Frederick On Wane
Ton Pike
Route 240
Patrek Cott
Stauffer
Manle Ave
Stauffer's
Starstar
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