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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1942
Page
7
Youngsters aged 15 to 18 will register at local draft boards December 11 to 31 at Winchester Hall Frederick City. Registrants must travel to the offices without officially provided transport or gasoline relief and face penalties for failing to register.
Samuel E. Shannahan editor and publisher of the Easton Star-Democrat died at 65 after a stroke at his desk in Easton Maryland. He served on the State Aid Charities Board for about 16 years, helped found the Easton Rotary Club, led local library and hospital funds, and held multiple civic roles. Funeral Thursday at Trinity Cathedral. Survived by his widow and adopted daughter Mrs Samuel Amos of Baltimore.
Ration officials said they received direct orders from Baltimore to deny coffee allowances to youngsters under fourteen when sugar ration books were issued. Parents of many fifteen year olds pressed for coffee without valid ration coupons. Clerks initially certified ages by backdating to the issue date, but the State Office of War Price and Rationing in Baltimore ordered this practice discontinued, declaring coffee rations not legal for those under the required age.
Workers on Class 1 railroads across the United States total roughly 1.4 million, reflecting broad hiring across major lines. The figure highlights the scale of the rail industry and its impact on employment, logistics, and regional economies nationwide.
A Christmas speech frames War Bonds and stamps as a shared family duty with Uncle Sam. The Santa figure urges Johnny to value defense savings over toys to ensure future Christmases, promising a real Santa for his children and a stake in America through wartime savings.
The Frederick Police Department inquiry launched last September was declared closed after the Police Commission returned information to city officials without public comment. The commission cited lack of cooperation to sign statements and noted the major aims of Alderman McCain’s request have been met with acting chief Arthur C Poulsen installing reforms.
Ralph W. Boyer, local AAA secretary, says war time paper work confuses Frederick County farmers. They resent time spent on ration certificates and traveling to county seat for gas, tires, and production needs. Nonspecific questionnaires and record demands overwhelm many growers, causing incomplete forms and town visits. He notes a Certificate of Necessity mix up with a truck not owned by him.
A labor minister told the Commons that Britain's army draft age will be 18 to meet wartime needs, with those under 19 not scheduled for overseas service. An earlier note mentions a farmer advised to swap passenger tires to a truck size, a practice deemed not allowed by the rationing act, according to Boyer.
Generous donations were received at the Home for the Aged during a special donation day. The list names numerous individuals and families contributing items such as food, furniture, and cash, from pears and potatoes to flour, coffee, and canned goods, plus many monetary gifts to support the home.
Pvt Eyler stationed at Camp Carson Colorado. monetary gifts listed for several individuals. Lloyd A. Grossnickle of Myersville held on $1,000 bond after drunken driving arrest by Officer Potts for failing to stop at a red light and colliding with Richard C. Curtis, with further minor damage noted on Oil Avenue.
The report notes damage to all vehicles involved at a red light, with an officer stating the outcome was not great. The readable text only mentions a car ahead and damage, leaving details unclear.
The subscriber has obtained from the Orphans' Court of Frederick County Maryland letters Testamentary on the venture of the estate.
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