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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
9
Dorothy Dix laments an epidemic of homesick brides as World War II spreads mass displacement. Many wives in new towns walk streets, attend cinemas, or remake trousseaus to cope with loneliness while husbands train for battles ahead. The piece urges kindness to these isolated women and notes local casualty recovery for Vincent Calhoun.
Aviation cadet Davis of Arlington Virginia, formerly Taneytown, now with squadron 44 D at Mustang Field El Reno Oklahoma, began basic training at Miami and moved to Butler College and Texas for ground school before primary flight training at El Reno. Maryland residents face New Year price limits from the Office of Price Administration for food and entertainment, allowing no rise over December 31 1942 prices except up to 10 percent for new entertainment, with approvals needed by December 15 and reductions if costs fall.
Hollywood profile of Ramsay Ames details her rise from New York rhumba singer to Universal actress and famed pin up. The piece notes her past romance losses, immigration episode with a partner, and the photo that became a war poster across Allied forces. It covers her birth name Ramsay Phillips, English Spanish heritage, and roles in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Crazy House Cross Your Fingers and Three Cheers for the Boys.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill said November saw the fewest Allied merchant ship losses since May 1940, noting more U boats destroyed than ships lost. They credited Azores bases, established with Portugal's consent, for aiding anti submarine efforts, while warning German long range aircraft and concentrated U boat activity remained. No exact totals were released.
Conflicting statements on the will of Mrs. Mary H. Fogle from Libertytown spurred an Orphans Court hearing set for next Monday at 1 30 PM to hear testimony. The contested document dated October 4 1943 was submitted by husband Hanson T. Fogle, with questions about whether the deceased signed in the presence of witnesses Margaret E. Mynar and Harry E. Greenholtz. Provisions remain undisclosed pending probate action.
Pvt Younkins son of Mr and Mrs Louis M Younkins formerly of Middletown now of Gaithersburg has served in the Army since July 16 1943 and is stationed at Camp Lee Virginia.
Greenfield residents gathered December 3 at the Perrell homestead for a six hog hog butchering event followed by an oyster and chicken dinner. William Perrell of Arlington was guest of honor with many relatives and friends from Damascus Alexandria Glen Echo Rockville Hunting Hill and Frederick among attendees.
Hyattstown scenes report a neighborhood gathering at the Thompson home on December 1 with many relatives and friends, followed by the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at Raymond Carlisle’s on December 2 with officers elected. Also noted are sick lists, and Edouard Benes’s arrival in Russia amid postwar alliances and a Goucher College student returning home for Christmas.
At a Union Bridge Ebner Wolfe school P T A meeting the slate was seated with William R Geiling as president and Frank Irbobn as vice president. Names were listed for several area posts and a health and safety committee chair was chosen. A December 20 musical program chair was named Miss Gluck plans a membership drive. Also notes include workers leaving for military posts, a memorial service for Sgt Grimes, and a Christmas play by the Ladies Auxiliary scheduled for December 17.
A Clarksburg note details a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Beall with many attendees including Mrs. Virgie Brown, Mrs. Flora Smith, Mrs. Daisy King, and others. Also listed is a hog slaughter event at the Mullinix home weighing up to 495 pounds with attendees. A Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Best Linthicum’s home is noted with several guests. Mildred Burdette and daughter Shirley are reported sick with mumps.
Sunday visits across Chestnut Grove and Frederick highlight community ties. Hog slaughter totals by multiple families mark a busy week at area farms, with numerous helpers named alongside hosts.
Those entertained to supper at the home of F. H. Birely and family Sunday evening included Mrs. Ira Strawsburg Mrs. Howard Sullivan and daughter Joyce Lee of Johnsville.
Mrs Jennie Sayers from Boissevain Virginia reports relief from constipation and digestive ailments after using World's Tonic. She describes headaches heartburn belching gas and bilious spells improving with the tonic and notes renewed energy. She advises buying at Williamsons drugstores and using as directed.
Mr and Mrs C. B. Smith and Harrison Q. Smith of Des Moines hosted visitors including Flight Officer Irvin B. Garver and Claudine Smith of Denver. Harrison O. Smith returned to Des Moines after a 10 day visit. Berely and Mes Ira Strawsburg visited Johnsville, while Mrs Edgar South recovered from a horse kick. Sunday guests at Lehe Grass’s home included Mr and Mrs Elwood and family.
Gross and son Guy of Taneytown with Mr and Mrs Carl Lightner and daughter Betty join Miss Mary Grow of Frederick. Visitors at Edgar Smith's home include his sister Mrs C Neulis and her two sons and two daughters Seldon Darrell and Nelle of Augusta W Va along with Mrs Ruby Cunningham of Cumberland.
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