Senior Rights Of Policemen In Wartime Debate
Alderman McCain urged preserving seniority rights for temporary police appointees who move to merit system jobs, so they gain first vacancy after active service. The board backed keeping openings for Colliflower, with possible service-length credit for wartime enlistment. Five temporary appointees discussed. future rules on service time under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
Russell H. McCain
Richard Colliflower
Fred M. Straley
Collisower
McCain
Army
Navy
Allen Kinsey
William Patty
O. Gideon Horne
E. Earl Sittig
Carl Rentzell
Colliflower
Denver Shook
Sherman Boone
Charles V. Butler
Ellis Carty
Collflower
Summers Retires After 32 Years With Potomac Edison
John H. Summers of 326 W Patrick Street retires February 1 as a stock clerk with Potomac Edison Co after nearly 32 years of service. He previously worked as storekeeper for Union Manufacturing Co until September 1912 before joining Potomac Edison at the Frederick railway storeroom. Summers’ two sons work for the company, Victor as traveling auditor and Eric as assistant to President R Paul Smith in the Hagerstown offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Summers
W. Patrick Street
Potomacadison Co
Union Manufacturing Co
Potomac Edison
Frederick
Scout Week To Be Observed With Local Activities
Scout Week runs February 8 to 14 marking the 34th anniversary of Boy Scout movement in America. In Frederick, Game Night, window trimming contests with prizes, uniform wear, and troop events lead to a Court of Honor at Trinity Chapel and church services, with district leaders delivering sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Frederick
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Trinity Chapel
First Baptist Church
William C. Royal
F. Russell Young
Marines Capture Namur Island Namur and Four Islets
U S Navy dispatch from Pearl Harbor reports Marines of the Fourth Division have seized Namur Island and four nearby islets at Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. Roi airfield and Namur dispersal areas enable use of air strips previously held by the Japanese. Kwajalein and Namur show heavy bombardment and fierce resistance as the invasion advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Namur Island
Kwajalein Atoll
Marshall Islands
Central Pacific
Roi
Namur
Marshalls
Atoll
Kwajalein Islet
Nimitz
Seventh Infantry
Gagan
Edjell
Debuu
Edigigen
Kwa]ning
Kwajalein Island
Roi-Namur
Patterson
Washington
Philippines
Japan
Kwajalein
Appeals From Sentence Given Him At Rockville
Frederick taxi driver Donald R Ramsburg was released on a 500 appeal bond after a 12 month term in the Maryland House of Correction for assault and battery. A robbery count was not heard. Mrs Doris Vroman identified Ramsburg as one of two Frederick taxismen hired to drive her to Washington. She said improper advances were made but he touched her only while she tried to escape a moving cab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Ramsburg
Frederick
Maryland House of Correction
Donald de Lashmutt
Rockville
Montgomery County
Ramsburg
Doris Vroman
East Franklin Street
Hagerstown
Washington
Sergt
Paul Watkins
Corp. J. B
E. Austin James
German U Boat Sunk By Allied Destroyers
Sinking of a German U boat in the Mediter ranean by British destroyer Calpe and US destroyer Wainwright was reported by the Navy. Depth charging and aircraft harassed the sub for 36 hours. the Wainwright skipper halted ramming as the submarine sank. Earlier an exchange of shots occurred before submergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mediterranean
Calpe
U. S
Wainwright
Navy
Walter W. Strohbehn
Davenport
Iowa
Judge Frances explains Maryland auto law changes to Lions Club
Judge Robert C. France outlined recodified Motor Vehicle Code provisions at the Lions Club meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. He noted that drivers ages 16 to 18 must have parental financial responsibility guarantees and that horse drawn vehicles and bicycles fall under motor vehicle laws. He urged abolition of personal property tax and a flat license fee, criticizing horsepower based fees. Richard Zimmerman introduced the speaker, with new members welcomed by Richard Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Robert C. France
State Tax Commission
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
France
Judge France
Richard Zimmerman
Frederick
Justinus Gould
Edgar McShane
Richard Simmons
Upton J. P. Quinn
P. M. Sehnauffer
Israel I. Halpern
Joseph T. Snyder
Ralph Fellows
Pope Refuses To Leave Rome For Germany War Crisis
Vatican radio reported Pope Pius refused to abandon Rome as Allied forces closed within 16 miles, insisting Rome remain on the front line of spiritual resistance. The broadcast noted the pontiff’s aim to share in the world’s suffering and to aid inhabitants during the Rome raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vatican Radio
Pius
Rome
Associated Press
Germany
Castel Gandolfo
Twin Girls and a Boy Born to Local Couples at Frederick City Hospital
Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cline of 121 West Fifth street and a son born to Mr and Mrs Milo R Cline of Walkersville within an hour at Frederick City Hospital Tuesday night. The mothers and children are reported to be doing well. Ruth Stroup and Louise Garst are named as mothers prior to marriage. The event follows a Valentine’s Day note that 50 million Valentines are sent nationally. The club presented Ralph Boyer, bound for Army service, with a gift. G Raymond Shipley presided with Rev G H Montgomery and A I Ellin as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Cline
West Fifth Street
Milo R. Cline
Walkersville
Frederick City Hospital
Ruth Stroup
Milo Cline
Louise’ Garst
Ralph Boyer
G. Raymond Shipley
Rev
G. H. Montgomery
A. I. Ellin
Frederick
Willkie asked to detail revenue ideas before Senate panel
Washington Feb 3 Wendell L Willkie was invited to lay before the Senate Finance Committee concrete suggestions for increasing revenues in line with his call for a 16 billion dollar tax boost. Senator Taft urged a detailed plan on new revenue sources while Chairman George noted the panel will not take up tax matters again until after House action. George warned a 40 percent withholding would crush morale if goals were met under current structure. Howard exceeds goal in Maryland war loan drive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wendell L. Willkie
Senate Finance Committee
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Willkie
George
D-Ga
House
Senate
New York
Treasury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alderman McCain
Committee For Economic Development
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Spain
Francisco Franco
DNB
Madrid
C. C. Carty, Inc
E. Patrick Sr
Carty
U.S
William Hipple
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Roi Island
Alein Island
Alva Cooking
Dopking
Kwajalein Key
Yeung
Stephanie Cartwright
Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
Lawson Gainford
Jake W. Nye
Percy Inch
Hawaii
South Market
R. C
Bayon Hose
Howard
Baltimore
Howard W. Jackson
Maryland War Finance Committee
Howard County
Elmer C. Carey
Jackson
G. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!