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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1942
Page
7
Frederick city contributions reach halfway toward the $15,000 USC quota while county totals lag. Captain reports total $8,076 for county and city, with Frederick city $7,107.72 and county $2,438.82. James H. Gambrill Jr. notes incomplete reports from outlying districts and possible resolicitation as the drive continues.
Directors explain the changes at the Court street Y M C A to improve exits after recent public-place disasters. Doors at the Always Club side swing outward to ease egress, with double doors to the vestibule and outdoors. Plans include a third fire escape for the east three floors and two cantilever stairs already in place to ensure at least two exits throughout the building.
The real estate of the late Mary Ellen Shroyer about 13 acres with a five room two story weather boarded house a small barn and spring house on Laurel street east end of town was sold at the courthouse door to Stanley Shroyer for 500 dollars. Also the home of the late Emmett Stottlemyer with three acres and a six room dwelling on West Main street was sold at public sale to Marshall Warrenfeltz for 1100 dollars.
Editorial urges Hitler to decide to resist or risk Allied advance, stressing the impact on Germany and its populace. The writer warns against procrastination and retreat, framing the choice as a pivotal, personal test for Adolf Hitler and the Führer’s leadership.
Registry of Wills official Roy L. Leatherman and three elected Orphans Court judges were formally sworn in by the Clerk this morning for four year terms. Chief Judge Richardson and judges T Clyde Boutson and J Welty Fahrney took oath, with retiring acting judge Westathlemver leaving two weeks prior. Deputies and clerks in the Registry of Wills and new County Commission staff also qualified and assumed duties.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Gross included Mr and Mrs Albert Wirtz and family and Mary Gross of Frederick. A butchering event occurred at the Edgar Smith home with numerous attendees including Wilbert Smith Lyle Smith and family Dixie Lee and Lyle Robert Agnes Ruthford Charles Wille Ruth Green Leona Fisher Lilie Anderson and sons Clarence and George James Castas Mrs Jack Slagle Clarence Smith Rev Barclay Brick ley Rev Leroy Dage and F H Birely and Leah Smith. Miss Ethel Wilhide visits Linwood with sister Mrs C W Binkley and family. Claudine Smith of Frederick and Marie Ensor of
A birthday party was given for Eddie and Bobbie Saltzman on their fourth and fifth birthdays at the Saltzman home on East Seventh street. Attendees included Dolores Layman, Jasy Blumenauer, Jean Boone, Wanda Jo Bussard, Eddie and Bobbie Saltzman, Eddie Droneburg, Bobbie Blumenauer, Donnie Oden, Wayne Engle, Bobbie Strine, Teddy Poole, George Strouse, Mr and Mrs Edward Saltzman, Mrs Edith Bussard, and Ps. BOHda Crum.
Washington reports Paul V. McNutt proposed transferring the National Youth Administration training functions from the Federal Security Administration to the War Manpower Commission. He would absorb NYA programs into the Manpower Commission and relax age restrictions to 16 to 24 for broader work and schooling support. Aubrey Williams would remain as NYA administrator. The plan seeks congressional approval and a reallocation of NYA funds to the new agency. The NYA was established in 1935 within the WPA and later placed under the Security Administration. The current NYA appropriation stands at 60 million dollars for the year ending June 30.
About $31,000 is allocated for vocational training. McNutt announced a program with Army and Navy chiefs to be announced after talks with college heads this week. Jaycees near meeting time shift to a Washington Redskins rally as stamp sales drive for the next campaign is outlined and an autographed football is to be discussed.
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