Work-Fight Legislation Debated in Maryland Assembly
A work-or-fight bill aimed at transient labor sparked a war-time debate in the Maryland House of Delegates. Sponsored by Delegates Wilkinson and Griffith, the measure would require all men over 16 to serve or face fines and jail. A similar local bill for Wicomico County also surfaced, with supporters urging swift passage for the crop season while opponents urged local remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genman Assembly
Maryland
House of Delegates
Ben G. Wilkinson, Jr
Ulysses Griffith
Montgomery County
Wicomico County
Denmead Koi
Dassouty
Kolb
Charles M. Lee
R-Al- Jegany
Eastern Shore
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Liquor Control Board
Caroline County
Calvert C. Merriken
Caroline
Merriken
Senate
Upper Chamber
Linna
Legislative Council
Arthur Horrice
Kent
Armed Services of
United States of America
New Enemy Bomb Types Warned In Chief Warden Bulletin
The bulletin outlines four new incendiary and anti personnel bombs used by German forces. It details designs with delayed explosive charges thermite magnesium and phosphorus oil components. It warns wardens to keep distance avoid phosphorus contact and to mobilize auxiliary fire units when lacking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe F. Earle Bhunner
Bulletin
Werdgene Vere
Postal Coupon Notes and Inspection Deadlines
The notice lists various coupons including coffee and fuel oil with or without specific limits and advises extended or upcoming deadlines for inspections. It references mileage books B and C and Baseline A with last dates, urging holders to act before the stated deadlines.
War Era Boiler Inspections Debated as Legislation Moves
Senate session contrasts with a stormy night as the Judicial Proceedings Committee reports unfavorably on a boiler inspection bill. The Wilkingon Griffith measure would create an emergency law to extend certificate validity during the war, while a new VagRants and Tramps clause sets a wartime compulsory employment requirement with limited exemptions for sickness strikes or apprentices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Board of Boiler Rules
Senate
Troutine
Wilmer Fell Davis
Caroline
Finance Committee
James J. Lindsay
Baltimore
Davis
Wilkingon-Griffith
National Composition Contests Planned by Federation
National Federation of Music Clubs announces contests for young composers ages 18 to 25. Two classes offer 50 and 25 dollar prizes with performances at the federation’s next biennial Student Day. Maryland and DC events set for March 13 and April 3 at Peabody Conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Music Clubs
G. Franklin Onion
Baltimore
Maryland
Robert E. Clapp
Rockwell Terrace
Maena
Federation
Marion Bauer
West 73Rd Street
New York City
H. Merrills Lewis
Wornens College
Furman University
Greenville. S.C
District of Columbia
Peabody Conservatory
Mary Davie
Hood College
Ignatius Bjorlee
Army aircraft observer handlers bomb load operation
An American Army aircraft carried a single bomb, topped by hand by the observer.
Gaithersburg Residents Readied for Move to Cleveland
Mr and Mrs EF Gardner of Gaithersburg plan to relocate to Cleveland Ohio where Mr Gardner an Navy employee will continue as civilian administrator for the Allotment Division. Mrs Gardner will stay with her mother in Frederick before joining him. Other locals note weekend visits and winter trips as families relocate and host relatives across Maryland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg
Gardner
Cleveland
Ohio
Navy
Gardner Willontinue
John Wood
Frederick
William ‘W. Miles
Mgri Peubtteal
Snow Hill High School
Wiliam G. Miles
Darneastown
Leslie Mullicag
Observatory Heights
Washington
Grace Easter
Ware Jenasts
Advonoc
Mrb
Aves Selby
Walter Baker
Nancy
California
Hie
Aimee Ee Ay
Gover
Ed Smith
Maclington
W. Va
Mary Broschart
Catherine Broschart
Visitation Academy
Frank J. Broschart
E. N. Aiken
Florence Aiken
Washington Grove
Harry Schoening
Aiken
Edith Boland
Germantown
T. N. Singleton
Paducah
Olivia Myers
Everett J. Wagg
Silver Spring
Mrs. E. ©. Gardner
Council Communion Set on April 25 and Troop Restart Planned
The Knights of Columbus St. John's Council No. 1622 met to set April 25 for a council communion and to restart Troop 25, boost their bowling team, and form degree work committees. Grand Knight Don ald Davis presided as Rev. W. F. l Sauer and David Cooper outlined plans with Scout executive F. Russell Young for Scout recruitment and events. Two St. John's members join armed forces. replacements sought for the bowling team which is placed third in league standings. Maynard Wandler leads the bowlers. April will be a busy month with a second degree, a council supper, and the special communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C
F. Russell Young
St. John’s Duxing Iam
Knights
Maynard Wandler
Anti-Strike Legislation May Be Passed
Baltimore February 2 Senator Jennings Randolph predicted Congress would enact anti strike laws. He urged a 48 hour work week with time and a half after 48 hours, said labor racketeers mislead workers, cited 24,006,000 lost man days in war production, urged deportation for aliens failing to declare citizenship intentions within three months and to become citizens within six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jennings Randolph
D-W.va
House Labor Committee
Congress
United States
Randolph
Hood College Convocation Features Dr. J. H. Apple
Dr. Joseph Henry Apple, president emeritus, spoke at Hood College’s convocation to open the second semester. He reflected on fifty years, noted Hood’s growth, and praised benefactors and early ties to Mercersburg. Organ prelude and Hood College March closed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Joseph Henry Apple
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Dr. Apple
Apple
Sue Sweaner
Frederick Female Seminary
Mercersburg College
Mercersburg Academy
Henry T. Wade
Ch. Marie Widor
Frances Good Crilly
Weather Release Summary for February and Early 1942
Weather data shows 0.06 inches of precipitation for February to date with a February normal of 2.92 inches and actual February 1942 at 2.63 inches. Deficiency in 1943 precipitation to Feb 1 amounts to 0.65 inch. Yesterday’s high was 4 and last night’s low was 4. Sun events and moon rise/set times are listed for today and tomorrow.
All American Bridge Talk and Gin Rummy Q A
WM E McKenney presents the third installment in his All America series noting Mishbeh Whit Mayfair Club and Fishbein achievements including 184 master points and world Master Individual title. He also shares a 1941 hand and answers Gin Rummy scoring questions with official rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Mishbelh
Mayfair Bridge Club
New York
Fishbein
Eastern States
West
Dummy
South
Lwwo
Settlement Reached In Three Washington County Damages
Jurors were excused after attorneys reported an agreement to settle three damage suits with claims totaling 17 500. Plaintiffs sought 10 000 5 000 and 2 500 while Raymond E Steward represented by Alton Bennett faced the cases arising from a near Hagerstown auto crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allegany County
Washington County
Raymond E. Steward
Steward Transport Company
Alton ¥. Bennett
Hagerstown
Eleanor M. Stith
John L. Smith
Alice Fisher
Welter E. Sinn
D. K. McLaughlin
Bennett
Women's Guild of Grace Church Meets in January Session
The Women's Guild of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church met January 20 in the Sunday school room with President Mrs. Alonzo Wachter presiding. Topics included a discussion on united church efforts and world-scale conferences since 328 A D. Committees were named for 1943, and Mrs. Michael J. Croghan spoke on AWVS work. The next meeting is set for February 17 under Mrs. Russell Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Alonzo Wachter
Charlotte Motter
United Church
Jessie Webster
Edinburgh
St. Giles
Railing
Charles T. Butcher
Tra ¥. Ray
Maurice Roberts
Howard Smith
Russel Thomas
Ralph Cecil
Mra Myrtlin Shoemaker
Mary Motter
H. C. Smith
Austin Kemp
Girl's Guild
Catherine Creager
Motter Thomas
A. R. Remsberg
O. B. Stitely
R. E. Hartman
Michael J. Croghan
AWVS
Russell Thomas
of Neoave
D. Princeton Buckey
Elmer Thomas
How to Use Ration Stamps in First Point Period
The Office of Price Administration explains blue stamps A B and C are valid for the first point rationing period totaling 48 points. Each letter equals 16 points. periods last about one calendar month, though the first may vary. Stamps are usable anywhere. You may spend all points or choose any rationed item depending on availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Itchy Pimples Kill Romance
Itchy pimples and skin irritations are blamed for broken romances as a remedy ad promotes Peterson's Ointment. The pitch promises quick relief after one application and offers a money back guarantee. It also claims to soothe tired feet and cracks between toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Food stamps rules and local court notices
Poultry ration questions state stamps are valid only for the declared period and cannot be saved for later use. In court news Maurice Edward Fitz forfeited $6.45 for drunk and disorderly conduct after failing to appear for a hearing. Lewistown residents John Russell Moore and Joseph Allen Thomas paid or forfeited collateral for similar charges after failing to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Edward Fitc
Equiniteburg
Frank J. Campbell
Emmitsburg
Walter Wilt
John Russell Moore
Lewistown
William J. Stoner
Thurmont
Joseph Allen Thomas
Wilt
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House
G. R. Gray, Jr
Poolesville
Keith Rice
Atlanta
Hilton Shepherd
Florida
L. F. Brooks
Council
Hood
Tenace
Beater
WM. E. McKenney
America's Card Authority
Women’s Guild of Grace Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Francis Scott Key
Galther P. Warfeld
Poland
Staff Assistance Corps
Red Cross
Warfield
May
Earl Zeigler
George Davis
Glenn Biehl
Clyde Abrecht
Edna Dixon
Roy Zimmerman
Keystone Paint Products House
Court St. Phees
Wwe
Fredfrick
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The
OPA
Tia Tome
Watsay
Melvin M. Engle
Seiberling Tires
Frederick, M
Doll Jewelry Store
South Market St
Frederick, Md
SILCO
North Market ST
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