Charles E. McDevitt Dies Of Heart Attack
Charles E. McDevitt aged 64 of this city died Thursday night around nine oclock after a heart attack. He was found the next morning and pronounced dead by the county medical examiner. Employed at Bowers Lumber Company, he left a daughter Mrs Chester Springer and a son Austin H McDevitt, plus several siblings. Funeral services are set for Monday at two from 106 East Church Street with interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. McDevitt
East Patrick Street
Horace M. Alexander
McDevitt
Bowers Lumber Company
William McDevitt
Chester Springer
Silver Spring
Austin H. McDevitt
Clara McDevitt
Lizzie Cramer
Annie Davis
William
Samuel McDevitt
Washington
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Deaths and notices from Frederick area including Grossnickle and Biehl
Death notices report Mrs. Lillie Grossnickle widow of George O. Grossnickle of Frederick died at her daughter Mrs. Fred C. Fischer’s home in Pikesville at 7:45 AM aged 66 with several children and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include burial at Mt Olivet. Isaac B. Kingsbaker’s death in Chicago is noted as a cousin of local families. Mrs. Sarah Catherine Biehl, widow of James Addison Biehl, dies at her son-in-law’s Frederick home aged 88 with multiple descendants. Ellis Hope of Ream Field Cal. dies in San Diego after intracranial hemorrhage. he served as attendance officer for Jefferson County Board. Local church group leaders retain officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie , Grossnickle
Lillie Grossnickle
George O. Grossnickle
Frederick
Fred C. Fischer
Pikesville
Alfred James Underwood
George P. Grossnickle
Brooklyn
Robert R. Grossnickle
LeRoy J. Devese
David M. Grossnickle
United States
Australia
James W. Lowe
Baltimore
Pimlico
East Patrick Street
Fischer
Mt. Olivet
C. E. Cline & Son
Isaac B. Kingsbaker
Kingsbaker
Samson
Jennie Lowenstein Kingsbaker
Chicago
Ill
Eivendrath Glove Co
Jeannette Weinberg
Clara W. Wachter
Hagerstown
Isaac Weinberg
Lexington
Sarah C. Biehl
Sarah Catherine Biehl
James Addison Biehl
Allen J. Troxell
Trail Avenue
George W
Rebecca Geesey Mort
James C. Biehl
John F. Biehl
Lewistown
William DD. Biehl
East Church Street
Fllis Hoon Ellis Hope
Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Ream Field
Cal
Navy Hospital
San Diego
Brunswick
Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson County
Clarence Pierce
Hope
Mary Kemp Hoce
Robert M. Hoce
Charles Town High School
Rest For Wake Avengers By Marine Corsair Squadron
Rest period follows a record month for the Wake Avengers a Marine fighter squadron with 71 Zeros shot down at Rabaul New Britain and one pilot lost in combat. Lt Harold E Segal leads with 12 planes while Maj Thomas V Murto Sr and Capt Harry V Winfree Jr are among other top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Powell
Wilmington
D. Marine Corps
Associated Press
South Pacific
Wake Avengers
Pacific Isle
Rabaul
New Britain
Avengers
Harold E
Manny” Segal
Park Central Hotel
New York City
Frank C
John C. Handley
West Monroe
Julius V. “Buck
Ireland
Baltimore
Thomas V. Murto
Trenton
N. J
Harry V. Winfree
Dumfries
Allies Make Burma Gains
New Delhi February 11 Allied forces in Burma have smashed enemy positions and reoccupied Taung Bazaar after a surprise Japanese attack last Friday. Taung Bazaar lies about 15 miles above Maungdaw and 65 miles north of Akyab. In Arakan’s Kaladan area Japanese positions were pushed from advanced lines as Allied troops fortify for a counterattack amid efforts to sever British supply routes. A Melbourne radio broadcast cited by US monitors said Allied forces repulsed the greatest Japanese attack in Arakan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
Burma
Taung Bazaar
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Maungdaw
Akyab
Kaladan
Arakan
Melbourne
United States
Mayu Ridge
Funeral Rites For Mrs Ida Adkins Near Middletown
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Elizabeth Adkins widow of Charles M Adkins were held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the Middletown funeral home with Rev Philip E Saylor presiding Grandsons Charles Mehrle Glenn Richard John and Russell Adkins served as pallbearers Interment was in the Reformed cemetery Middletown Gladhill Company supervised the service The funeral of Laura Genevieve Hemp formerly of Jefferson died in Elberton Ga was conducted Thursday at 10 from her brother Abram Hemp's Jefferson home Rev Kenneth Bishop officiated Pallbearers included George Myer Harry W Wise Calvin E Fry David Fry Jr R Douglas Hemp and Lewis E Bentz Interment followed in the Jefferson Reformed cemetery M R Etchison and Son funeral directors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Elizabeth Adkins
Charles M. Adkins
Middletown
Philip E. Saylor
Charles, Mehrle
Glenn
Richard
John
Russell Adkins
Reformed Cemetery
Gladhill Company
Laura Genevieve Hemp
Jefferson
Elberton
Abram Hemp
Kenneth Bishop
George Myer
Harry W. Wise
Calvin E. Fry
David Fry, Jr
R. Douglas Hemp
Lewis E. Bentz
Reformed
M. R. Etchison Land Son
Improvements Approved for Frederick City Hospital ER
Improvements to the emergency room and adjoining hall at Frederick City Hospital were approved by the Board of Managers at their monthly meeting. Mrs Grayson E Bowers presided. the Walker room was refurnished by Mrs Charles C Carty and Mr and Mrs J Walker Carty. A nominating committee was appointed for the upcoming election. January report recorded 353 patients treated, 261 admitted, 260 discharged, 93 remaining, 32 births, 24 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City Hospital
Board of Managers
Grayson E. Bowers
M. Louise Johnson
Walker
Charles C Carty
J. Walker Carty
William B. Leichert
H. O. Schroeder
Paul S. Michael
WEDDING OF IVY G. STINE AND GEORGE T. BROSCOE
Miss Ivy G. Stine of Frederick. and Tech Sergeant George T. Broscoe of Baltimore were married at 8 15 p m Thursday February 3 at Smoky Hill Army Airfield Chapel Salina Kansas. Chaplain Manning officiated with Staff Sergeant Leslie Archer and Corporal Emily Chison as witnesses. The couple now reside at 733 Sheridan Avenue Salina Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broscoe
Stine
Ivy G. Stine
East Fourth Street
Frederick
Tech
George T. Broscoe
Baltimore
Smoky Hill Army Airfield
Salina
Kansas
J. Manning
Leslie Archer
Emily Chison
Hrozcoe
Sheridan Avenue
Veterans seek mustering out pay under WWII program
Seventy nine World War II veterans honorably discharged have applied for government mustering out pay through American Legion sources. Many application blanks exist, with first $100 checks not expected for a month or more. Some eligible veterans were disappointed, especially those discharged at their own request after age 38 to pursue war or farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Local bargains and notices across Kemp's Men store and farms
Belated shipment of boys reversible topcoats and fall apparel at Kemp's Mens Store plus bargains in clothing at Economy Shop. Farm for sale near Frederick offers $300 to $1,000 annual dairy income and $5,300 price. Real estate broker handling from Allen's Cut Rate to Woodsboro ads. Also farm hand wanted, chiropractor office on Market Street, butter price and morning delivery at Staub's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp’s—Mens’ Store
Market Street
Frederick
P. Luther Rice
East Third St
Staub's
Stone Road
Middletown
Howard
Court Street
Washington Highway
Washington
Washington. Com
Keffer M Koogle
Magnolia Ave
Frederel City
Noah E Cramer & Son Realtors
Court
Maryland
Elm Street
Rockwell Terrace
Hood College
North College Parkway
Bath
East Church
East Third
East Patrick
East Sixth Street
South Market Street
South Carroll Street
North Market Street
Braddock
Creagerstown
Libertytown
CALI
GILMORE R_FLAUTT GILMORE & FLAUTT, JR
Middletown Valley
D.C
East Church Street
Park Ave
U. S. Route 40
Mt Airy
Hubert P. Burdette
Mt. Airy
Atte Stock
John Burdett
Ashton
Silver Spring
D. Kehne, Jr
Oak Orchard
Charles iFleming
Mt. Pleasant
Daniel
Grove
Patrick St
Bed Springs
Sureau
West Patrick St
S. L. Ramsburg
Knoxville
Brunswick
Dousle
Robert A. Benes
steRler
Rederick
Route 40
Traehway
Washinton
P. Luther Rick
Public and farm sale notices and shop ads in Frederick 1944
Government offers wheat unloads and government tag end date February 17. Farm equipment sale slated Monday February 21 at 10:30 featuring 54 heavy draft horses 30 large heifers plus machinery and harness. Local ads list army shoes dress sale shotgun shells fishing gear and sport goods. Car sales and service ads present including Barbara Fritchie Motor Co offerings and a restaurant for sale with $8,000 annual net profit, plus a maternity dress sale and a radiator works closure notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Post
Valentines to 10e Girls and Brassieres Sale
A colorful local advertisement list covers women's apparel with prices for bras slips and hose, plus silverware and kitchenware. It also notes store relocation, new operatives, and extended hours at various Frederick area shops and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Three-Way Crash on Pennsy Injures Four in Pitcairn
Four persons were slightly injured in a three train collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line at Pitcairn, 15 miles east of Pittsburgh. A five car passenger train struck the rear of the 13 car New York St. Louis mail train, derailing one car and parts of both trains. A Pittsburgh New York passenger train then side wiped the derailed cars, knocking its engine and four cars off the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pitcairn
Here
Public Scout Court Of Honor Tonight
In observance of Boy Scout week a Court of Honor will be held tonight at Trinity Chapel at 7 30 o clock open to the public Five second class eight first class six star and one Eagle Scout awards plus merit badge awards will be presented Eagle Scout will be given by Rev William C Royal to the Brunswick mother of Jerry Shewbridge who is in service Rev C William Sprenkel will address the Scouts A wildlife conservation movie will be shown and winners in the window trimming contest will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Chapel
William C. Royal
Jerry
Illness and hospital transfers reported from Frederick area
Among the sick Mr. Merril Stull of Lewistown underwent an operation for appendicitis Sunday morning at Frederick City Hospital and is recovering well. Atlee Gouker of West Seventh street was discharged Wednesday from the same hospital after an operation. Mrs. James Stevens of Creagers Town was moved to Frederick City Hospital for treatment by ambulance crew M. L. Creager & Son. Mrs. Shirley Baker Rayfield of Thurmont was also taken to Frederick City Hospital Wednesday by the Creager ambulance. Amelia L. Weinberg, daughter of Mrs. Leo Weinberg, is at Beard Memorial Hospital in Troy Alabama. Agar, used in bacteriological labs, ice cream, photos, and as a laxative, is now sourced from gelidium seaweed off the California coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Stull
Lewistown
Frederick City Hospital
Atlee Gouker
West Seventh Street
James Stevens
Creagerstown
M. L. Creager & Son
Amelia L. Weinberg
Leo Weinberg
West Second Street
Beard Memorial Hospital
Troy
Ala
California
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W. S. C. S. of Araby Chapel
Florence Surman
Marine Squadron
Thomas
Frank C. Thomas
Buckeystown
Nell Chantler
City Hospital
Joseph Blum
Allen
North Market ST
Ladies Aid
Mt. Carmel Methodists Church
M. W Sttely
Woodsboro
Walkersville
Dr. Ricardo
South Market ST
Farmers Native Government
Frederick Service
Charles 5
Houce
Cavalry
Miller's Shoe Repairing
Dts Smart
S. Klein
Dorsey F. Shipley
H. F. Shipley
South Bentz St
Earl Shoemaker
United Engine House
Klein
Barbara Fritchie Motor CO
W. Patrick St
Vanity Fair Beauticians
Uncle Cal
Bernie
Wilcoxon and Brown Lumber Co
West South Street
IND
Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South SL
Jw.gaver
G. Woody Popp
ST. John's School Hall
Evangelical and Reformed Church
PRICE
Independent Close
West Church St
Benefit Ladies Auxiliary
Tucker and Fisher Orch
H. Bruce Hammond
David H. Martz
Chas Kiniz
R. L. Kelly
Chapel Alley
Eas Third
Frederick Junk Company
Gastley and Sons
East Third Street
Dunlop Tire
W. A. Stall
OLD Oak Dairy, Inc
Linthicum Heights, Md
Maryland Transportation Co
Frederick, Md
Federal Deposit
Frederck Neows
Carrol M. Zentz
Mont. Md
Heffner
Frederick 1857
DeGrange
Roscoe DeGrange
Athletic Park
G. H. Mercer & Son
City
Grayson HO
Mercer & Son
N. H
Hargett & Co
Market St Mill
Laneen
Engels J Hatchery
Union Bridge
le Ed Gore
Becks
U.S
PFOR
Cali Baltimore
Liberty
Kramer
Glen Avenue
Haltimore
E Second St
East Patrick St
Madison St
Paul
NISI
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Charles B. Trail
Charles McC. Mathias
Grace W. Trail
Ellis C Wachter
Charles McC Mathias
Ellis C. Wachter
Blue Ridge Securities Corporation
William B
William M. Storm
St “Acher
March
Glenn J. Zimmerman
George JH. Riges
Emmitsburg
Walkeraville
Frederick News-Post
Arthur Flanagan
Ladiesburg
Cramer's Palace Music
Elec Landis Jewelry
Rees
Potomac v Products Company
Harpers Ferry
Diwtt
Howard A. Gross
Route 71
Keefer
M. Kougle
Noah E. Cramer
Clements
Poulesville
Mellade
Legal Reserve
Frederick News- Post
Barbara Fritchle Motor Co
T. E. Jackson
J. RB. Lillard
Barnesville
United Cigar Stores
State Road
Aubrey G Davis
Monrovia
Ellcott City
Tidewater Express ‘Lines, Inc
East Street
Frederick Ladiesburg
Garment Cn
Tf Gilmore R. Flautt
David
Griffin
Potts & Griffin
N. Court St
KEY Chev Sales Inc
E. Patrick Frederick
Peoples Finance Co
North Court St
Raymund Gaver
Hoey Ridge
Emmittsburg
Grace E. Anders
Rocky Ridge
Sterling KE
Spurrier
Liberty Town
H. B. Coblentz
Braddock Heights
Cai
13Th St
W. EB Corun
J. Marshall Staub
Eraehive
Pennsy
Public Scout Court of Honor
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