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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
5
Several obituary notices recount the deaths of Ethel Virginia VanFossen of Walkersville aged 58 6 months 20 days Patrick O Brien of Montevue, Ireland native died at Emergency Hospital aged 70 Joseph A Chapline of Washington D C died after long illness aged 73 Emma Katherine Lentz of Emmitsburg aged 75 funeral services planned at Shepherdstown Mountain View cemetery plus details on survivors and funeral arrangements
The funeral for Mrs. Dessie K Willhide was held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 from her home 432 West South Street. Rev. C. O. Sullivan of Parkway Church of God officiated. Casket bearers were Marshal Fulmer Charles Kempo Frank Smith Addison Hoffman James Dubel and Franklin Martz. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery conducted by CE. Cline and Son, funeral directors.
The Francis X Elder Post American Legion auxiliary in Emmitsburg will present a service flag to Emmitsburg High School in January and buy a flag for Thurman High School. Unit president Mrs Catherine Fizer presided at the December 1 meeting where Ruth Gillelan received the auxiliary ring for distinguished service. A penny bingo party is planned for December 8 with prizes and light refreshments. The group reported winning a American Legion award for Americannism, with presentation pending.
Miss Lamora Beall daughter of Mrs Harry Beall Libertytown and Master Sgt George R Keller son of Mrs Virginia A R Keller Middletown were married November 20 at St James Methodist Church New Brunswick New Jersey The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Harry Henck Bride wore light blue and gardenia corsage Attendants were Mrs Marty Henck and Corp R C Obergfall After the ceremony the couple traveled to New York City The bride is Liberty High School graduate and former Libertytown resident The groom formerly worked for Potomac Edison Co National Guard and is stationed at New Brunswick where they will live
Butler BE Shook of Tuscarora son of Mr and Mrs W A Shook has been chosen for Naval Aviation Cadet training. A Frederick High School graduate class of 1941 he worked for the War Production Board in Washington before reporting to the U S Navy Pre Flight School at the University of Georgia Athens Ga.
Among the sick at Frederick City Hospital Mr Albert M Coblentz of this city was expected to leave today. Mrs William Walker of Mr Airy has been discharged. Mr Joseph B Price Sr of North Markets Street is reported satisfactory after a recent heart attack. Mr Eugene Hammond of Libertytown injured Monday night in a car strike is satisfactory. Mr Fenton Rinker near New Market seriously injured November 21 is progressing satisfactorily. Irving Biser near Knoxville is satisfactory after fractures from a cow kick Monday.
Deeds recorded in the clerk’s office show transfers including Jesse R Klein and spouse selling 10 acres on the Johnsville New Midway road in Johnsville district for about 4800 to Paul Eichman and wife. George W Horman sells 163 acres in Urbana district to Albert Strube for about 16700. Minnie M Honts sells 83 acres in Walkerville district to Feonrit C Riddinger and spouse for about 38000.
The Department of Commerce reports that by the middle of this year the flow of non food civilian goods to the UK domestic market had been reduced to one third of prewar volume.
Frederick High School Victory Corps plans a massive bond and stamp sale on Monday to honor Pearl Harbor. Every student is urged to purchase at least one stamp or bond, with a promise that sold bonds will be ready for pickup that evening.
Italian forces retreat from the east as Anis troops fall back toward their part with British units from Benghazi pushing behind them. American units in Tunisia swing toward the city from the south, while a Fighting French force advances across Libya toward Tripoli.
Frederick High School principal C W Willis details wartime education shifts at the AUF H S meeting. Physical conditioning replaces regular PE. math and science adapt to wartime needs. shop stays active. girls engage in office-ready tasks. a new preflight aeronautics course debuts.
Local notices include Red Cross motor corp class start timing Friday, a public sale in Montgomery County on December 3 near Darnestown, and car price listings at Hall Motor Co Frederick. Also wreaths and crosses offered at Market and F Streets with extended hours.
The notice lists a large donation drive for Elk’s Bings party and a December lineup of public meetings in Frederick Maryland. It includes a restaurant sale, a book drive, toy and gift offerings, a scrap collection, and multiple church and civic event notices with dates and contact details.
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