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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1944
Page
3
Betty Clarke reports on evolving ladylike hair trends with flower bedecked headdresses, jeweled combs, and snoods. Victori an jeweled accessories reappear, with jeweled clips and plain berets securing updos. A coronet style inspired by Clare Booth Luce returns as a wide headband reemerges, braids featuring ribbons and color coordination with hats.
Ammonium nitrate, new to most fruit growers, is probably the cheapest commercial nitrogen available this year. The remark highlights its affordability compared with other nitrogen sources, noting its quick uptake by plants and potential impact on grower costs and yields.
The Emmitsburg Burgess and Commissioners approve a local dump on William Zurgable’s land by Flat Run but warn that glass and other harmful debris on edges and roads could end dumping privileges. Also notes Hoke’s report on local sanitation, Bouey’s wartime convalescence in England, and several short personal notices from residents and graduates.
Washington reports Porquerolles island surrendered to the US cruiser Omaha after days of naval bombardment. Navy Secretary Forrestal says the stubborn garrison hoisted the white flag, completing Allied investment of the Hyeres Islands guarding Toulon approaches.
The report lists Russian front distances from Warsaw and fronts in Europe before detailing the August 30 announcement that the Attorney General filed an antitrust suit in Minneapolis. The Hart-Carter Grain Disc Separator Company is charged with maintaining a cartel for world markets with Henry Simon Ltd of England.
H Leslie Carlin Rockville chief of Montgomery County Police and farmer renews charges of discrimination against the Montgomery County Farm Bureau over German war prisoner labor on county farms. He seeks access to contracts and demands nonmember access, with 89 prisoners transported daily from Ft Meade to county farms.
London reports renewed waves of German flying bombs against southeast England and London after a two night lull. Attacks came from the Boulogne region as Allied forces advance, with Folkestone hit hard and a possible test of the vengeance weapon No 2. Some skull injuries are repairable with tantalum plates.
Home Sgt Rippeon spent a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Ripneon of Mt Air. He was employed at Glenn L Martin Co before his induction into the Army on March 24 1843. He is stationed at Camp Polk La.
The report shows 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am today none with August totals 435 inches normal. Actual precipitation to August 1 153 inches and August to date 167 inches. Deficiency in 1944 precipitation to August 1 114 inches. Yesterday high 78, low 51. A year ago high 87, low 32. Sun sets 44 minutes after noon, rises tomorrow at 6 38 am. Moon rises tomorrow at 6 82 pm and sets tomorrow at 3 43 am.
Residents share health and visit notes with Kemptown and Frederick City Hospital updates. Mrs Rank ies and Miss Lillye Williams recover from major operations while Mr Watkins improves after illness. Mass Browning visits home and Mr Glenn Browning spends a Baltimore day. Community members visit Browning family and others in Mt Airy and near Kemptown. Also: Moose Chapter 347 to initiate at eight with gowns, committee chairmen plan September programs.
Ogden Utah August 30 Baugh still shows old time magic with a strong arm and precise passing. He enters in the second quarter and leads Washington Redskins to a 14 7 victory over Brooklyn Tigers before 12000 fans. He drives 33 yards for a score then connects with Aguirre for a TD and pitches to Aguirre on another play. Interference calls affect the drive as MecGibbons finds Johnson for Brooklyn scoring late.
Snow Hill Aug 30 49 Joseph E Brimer, a 41-year-old Worcester county court clerk, faces embezzlement charges of 883.50 in office funds and will resign Friday. He will be succeeded by Charles W Nelson Jr, deputy clerk. Associate Judge Edmond H Johnson noted the grand jury may address Brimer’s case at a Sept 5 session, alongside other matters of public concern.
Portland records show a 95 degree high yesterday the hottest August 29 in city history and forecasted 100 degrees today potentially making August 30 the hottest day on record. The report notes extreme heat conditions impacting residents and officials monitoring cooling centers.
Union Bridge and nearby towns host visitors from Baltimore Florida and beyond. Households welcomed guests, including Mr L J Hamm and Mr Roland Black, with hospital visits and social gatherings noted.
Miss Ruth Stone of Gaithersburg has returned from Franklin Louisiana after visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Abdul the trip included a family reunion and updates on local news from the region.
Rev and Mrs Karl Newell and family have returned from Ocean Grove New Jersey. Mary Jane Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Reed returned from Walkerton Virginia. William Nicol United States Marine is spending the weekend with his sister and brother in law Richard and Marg Diamond. Seaman Donald Rowe is spending his thirty days leave with relatives here. Seaman Rowe has
Mrs. Douglas Thompson left for a visit with her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Horwee Thompson of Hyattstown. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Griffith have returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Graves in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
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