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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
2
Report describes naval divers in heavy underwear and gloves testing survival, exposure limits, and movement under ice in 30 degree water near the Bay of Whales. Officers note cold exposure risks while teams complete a routine dive, with watches and safety tapes tracking time and distance as divers adapt to frigid conditions.
The item records a new birth for Erick C Little Mite and Jane Wanulan’s family ties to Mr and Mrs Chester Hamilton of Baltimore. It mentions Betty Cuty returning to Richmond Professional Institute after a weekend with Laverne Corerave, and Laverne’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry G Cosbrave. It notes Mrs Fannie Shaw of Middletown and Mrs Grace Fuer Sprecher of Denisam visiting, plus Mary Lewis Band Lawna Pullen Boer’s three month tour, including Rainbow for Girls state inspector duties. It covers a 4 day trip to Cuba, stops in Washington and Line Kel to visit cousins, and various family entertainments with Mr and Mrs N Gearne Wilton and Mr Chas J Bruchie referenced.
Fredericktoniana suvergnas da Near eery COMperayyres reports a harsh winter with temperatures near minus twenty five degrees. Residents endure fuel shortages as furnaces run at capacity and Moscow and Warsaw are cited as examples of wartime resilience. Local families, schools, and churches respond with help for those in need while observers reflect on the nation’s fortune and the burden of hardship.
Several divorces have been filed in Beauty County Court. The actions involve multiple spouses, with filings listed by case number and party names. Court dates and proceedings are expected in the coming weeks as the docket advances.
The report notes precipitation for February and year to date, comparing normal February totals to actual figures. It lists low and high temperatures, with conditions from yesterday and the previous year, highlighting notable deviations from typical February weather. data appear fragmented but indicate temperature extremes and precipitation levels.
In Westchester area, Mr and Mrs Herold Cotton, ages 62 and 3, were killed when their car skidded off a road near Hodge and overturned into a cement culvert. State Police report the rear axle failed and the vehicle left the roadway. Mrs Cotton, a resident of Westminster, died at the scene. Mr Cotton died later at hospital. The couple resided at 300 Carbon Over Temple Boots. The driver’s condition is listed as not found culpable at present. The accident occurred about Tan o'clock yesterday afternoon on State Route 272 south of Tayloravne. James County Medical Examiner teams assisted at the scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Washington Navy Yard cafeteria manager and a marriage about a year and a half ago. Mentions five brothers and relatives, a late factory setting, and a home visit for funeral arrangements.
A local quarrel over Lem Marti's raided chickens prompts talk of removal. Phipps complains of chicken trespass near a home and urges action. The exchange hints at ongoing neighborhood tension and a call for stricter chicken keeping rules in the area.
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