Many Factors Slow Up Mail For Overseas
The post office explained delays in overseas mail to armed forces arise from multiple factors. Censorship, convoy speeds, transfers, and limited shipping space slow delivery. postal jurisdiction ends at embarkation points. V mail gets priority, but no insured or COD status applies overseas. Currency should not be sent in letters. use money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Post Office Department
Department
Post Office
War Department
APO
Panel Attorneys To Dispose Of Cases In Maryland
Baltimore February 15 panel attorneys for the Office of Price Administration announced that disposition of Pleasure driving and speeding cases will be made by attorneys designated to hear the cases. Previously hearings recommended dispositions to Leo H. McCormick the state OPA director who then ruled on gasoline rations. Mundy said two attorneys in each county will join the county ration boards and their decisions will be referred directly to the ration boards.
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Baltimore
Cornelius P. Mundy
Office of Price Administration
Maryland
Leo H. McCormick
OPA
Mundy
Recently Married Dr and Mrs McClafferty in Baltimore
Were Recently Married Dr and Mrs McClafferty, married in Baltimore January 23, now reside there. Mrs Beatrice Harper, former Miss Beatrice Harper, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Norman Harper of Frederick. Dr McClafferty, son of Mr and Mrs William J McClafferty of Providence R I, resident surgeon at Bon Secours Hospital Baltimore.
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McClafferty
Baltimore
McCafferty
Beatrice Harper
J. Norman Harper
Frederick
William J. McClafferty
Providence, R. 1
Bon Secours Hospital
Cooperative Concert Opens Frederick Season with Somer
Frederick music lovers greet a debut concert by Vienna-born pianist Muss Hilde Somer at Frederick High School auditorium this evening. The program includes Guardino's Dance of the Red Cape, a first American performance, gifted in Milan by the composer. Subdivided into four parts, the recital opens with Scarletti sonatas in G major and D major, then proceeds to Schubert and other works, showcasing the pianist's range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Cooperative Concert Association
Muss Hilde Somer
The
Frederick High School
Somer
Carmine Guardino
America
Miss Somer
Milan
Domenico Scarletti
Franz Schubert
Concert Program Showcases Chopin And Classical Highlights
A Detroit auditorium program features Chopin works including Nocturne in F sharp major Etudes Op 25 E minor and D flat major Polonaise in A flat after intermission Mas3 Somer plays Gershwin preludes Dance of the Red Cape Seguidilla by Isaac Albeniz Debussy preludes The Girl with the AeGARL daik mit PLL SY UTES and Die Fledermaus waltzes by Johann Strauss-Gruenfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chopin
Frederic Chopin
Somer
George Gershwin
Red Cape
Carmine Guarino
Isaac Albeniz
Claude Debussey
Ioe Aegarl Dadik
Joharr Strauss-Gruenfeld
Local boards to enforce new OPA decentralization rule
Mundy said the regulation is part of the OPA decentralization program. It makes each board responsible for rationing problems in its own community. The new order becomes effective tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundy
OPA
Timonium Fair Grounds To Be Storage Depot
The Army announced negotiations completed to lease the Timonium fairgrounds near Baltimore as an Army engineer storage depot for the Middle Atlantic division covering Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia. The plan includes storing materiel and truck parts and maintaining a truck repair center at Timonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Army
Timonium Fairgrounds
Middle Atlantic
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Third Service Command
Timonium
Large Sale At Home Of Mrs Fannie Mayne
A large crowd attended a sale of personal property at 237 Dill Avenue, Mrs Fannie Mayne’s home, Saturday. Proceeds totaled 1048 dollars and 35 cents with items including a parlor suite at 185 dollars a china closet at 33 dollars a mirror at 15 dollars a Moss Rose tea set at 50 dollars and six cups and saucers bid to 13 dollars fifty. A Civil War sword of Major Win appears among the items.
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Fannie Mayne
Dill Avenue
Major Win
Auction Highlights Pour In From Vintage Sale
Glenn Trout served as auctioneer with R S Kelly as clerk as bidders paid 350 dollars for a Chester item, 3 75 for an Montevue painting from 1860, 9 for an antique double barreled shotgun, and 5 for an antique pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Montevue
Glenn Trout
R. Skelly
Japs Strengthening Positions in Northwestern Solomons
Washington reports indications that Japanese forces are strengthening positions in the northwestern Solomons. A Navy bulletin notes strong enemy resistance faced by a group of American flyers over the Shortland Island area, signaling intensified combat activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Solomons
Navy
Shortland Island
Stock market nears peak levels in early trading
New York stocks hovered near peak levels after two years of movement. Large blocks of low priced utilities led early volume around 400,000 shares, a record for 1343 to date. Pivotals saw limited activity with gains mostly fractional as trading slowed later in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury Instructions At Frederick Court
Judge Schnaufter outlines grand jury duties in Frederick Maryland warning secrecy and impartiality. He appoints A B Collinus as foreman and Carl E Holtz as stenographer, explains vote requirements, and cites relevant Code sections and local law. Dinner follows at Hotel Frederick with bar association notices and regional absence due to gas and rubber restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Collinus
Carl E. Holtz
Maryland
Frederick County
Edwin F. Nikirk
Frederik County
Grand Jury
Joseph E. Gouker
Frederick County Bar Association
Hotel Frederick
Montgomery County Bar Association
Montgomery Group
Plant Seed Spacing Rules From Victory Garden Experts
Victory Garden guidance urges proper planting to save seed and avoid thinning waste. Do not sow more seeds than needed and space beans peas carrots beets and others to ensure healthy stands. Consult local advisers for timing and variety specifics as seasons progress.
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Victory Garden
Planting Chart for Garden Vegetables and Seed Depths
A table outlines spacing for common vegetables in a small garden, plus seed quantity per one foot and per 100 feet of row and soil depth guidance. It notes that in heavy soils seeds should be covered less deeply and in light sandy soil a touch deeper, with adjustments for sandy loam.
Retroactive clause could avert coal strike say UMW leaders
Washington reports United Mine Workers leaders say failure to negotiate a new contract by March 31 would not trigger a strike if an agreement later becomes retroactive. Miners seek a two dollar daily pay increase. An editorial in the union organ notes past retroactive deals allowed continued work.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Journal Critics Use Scare Publicity Tactics
The Journal labeled certain expressions as scare publicity and noted they rely on fear to influence readers. The remark reflects public skepticism toward dramatic language used before the current agreement, dated March 3.
Maryland Faces Cold Wave With Subzero Readings
The Associated Press reports Maryland endured its coldest weather of the season with subzero readings in Western Maryland peaks. Big Savage logged 11 below, Frostburg 10 below, Cumberland two below, and other towns ranging from 1 below to 6 above zero. Baltimore hit around six to seven below in the suburbs, while city readings neared zero. High winds damaged tar paper roofs on downtown Ravens building fronts, and Towson parochial school closed for heat shortages though city schools remained open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maryland
Rae
Big Savage
Frostburg
Cumberland
Hancock
Highlands
Hagerstown
Frederick
Salisbury
Baltimore
O'Neal and Company
Sn l
Charles Street
Fayette
Lexington
Towson
Baltimore City
Middletown Fire Company Elects Officers and Appointees
The Middletown Volunteer Fire Company held its last Monday night meeting with Ray C Gladhill as captain and Roberton named first assistant chief. Appointees for the year include Dryer-G Harlen Dinterman Arthur K Kepler Austin L Main Eyster B Bidle Charles Huffer and Fred M Woffman. Additional lists cover Nezzlemen Horemen Axemen Plugmen Laddermen and other roles with numerous named members.
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Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Ray C Gladhill
Tamerad Viet Fan
Pba Witouu
Roberton
Merhle Zeigler
Coad
Dryer
G. Harlen
Dinterman
Arthur K Kepler
Austin L. Main
Eyster B Bidle
Charles Huffer
Fred M Woffman
Nezzlemen
Grayson Lighter
Ray Cameron
Clark Palmer
Russell Keller
Floyd Gladhill
Clarance Waters
George Hendricks
M. J. Floyd
Horemen
Bruce Kepler
George Hite
Donald Rudy
Cyrus J. Rudy
Frank Slifer
Edgar Summers
Roy Gaver
Mark Gladhill
Lao Ward
Roscoe O'Neal
George Minnick
Ellsworth Magaha
Earl M. Kepler
Albert L Wise
Floyd Stine
John Seaphrist
Charlea Solt
Davis
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Campaign
An old advertisement urges quick treatment of bronchitis with Creomulsion. It touts immediate relief, loosening of phlegm, and soothing inflamed bronchial membranes. The ad claims Creomulsion blends beechwood creosote with proven medicines, contains no narcotics, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not help within a short period.
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Goughs
Orphans Court Schedules Sale of Frederick County Estate
In Freda County the Orphans Court orders the sale of the Beak late of MARY PONTON confirmed after report by Executrices. Publication to run for three successive weeks before March 1943 to apprise heirs and creditors of the sale and its proceeds, with the report stating the sale amount at 34300.00 dollars. Executrices Richard son, Koutson, Fahrney, and Finney Gran. See Rohrback Attorney and Register notice.
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Mary Ponton
Orphans' Court Jay
Beak
Frederick County
Gacenepa
Marek
Maron
Fils Snelt
Richardson
Koutson JV
Olgy Fahrney Inder
Orphans Court
Qvie
Shankle Finny
Op Rohrback
Roy Ll Lettherman
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Emma
Willard
Emma V. Willard
Executora
PINKNEY A_ RICHARDSON
Clyde Routson
Welty Fahrney
Arthur D Willard
Paul C Winford
Roy L. Leatherman
Sale Register scattered listings in Maryland auctions
A fragmented sale register lists numerous names and farm locations in Maryland including Carroll, Frederick, Middletown, Walkersville, and Unionville areas. Entries mention individuals and farms such as Clarence Biatksiea near Uniewe town, Etzler Good Intent, Foster near Mercer Jones Farm, Houck north of Frederick, and many others with directions like miles east or south of towns. The notices appear as a community sale or auction notice with multiple participants and farm sites.
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Clarence Biatksiea
Uniewe Town
Carrol Co
Claude BK. Etzler
Good Intent
Iadiesburg
John HH. Foster
Dickerson
Mercer Jones Farm
Clelus
Bowlus Farm
Middletown
L—Tarvey M. Burrall
Monrovia
William Altman
Mt. Pleasant
Edward Runbles
Wolgeville
Ert Specht
Fred Tric Frank II
Kilgour
Sheppard's Lane
Carlime
Frank H. Hedges
Redlesanet Central Church
Old Agmapelis
Willun J. Cases
Musta Walkersville
William 4
Gaver
West Middletown
Fartere Summers
Ridgeville
Richard van Sant
George J. Beetz
Caloctin Country Club
Court Horse
Frank N. Stauffer
Oscar Walkers
Barry M. Staley
Walkersville
Peeleville
Martin A. Kepler
Locust Valley
R. Grossnickle
Johnsville
Calvin MH. Ramitton
Clemyourile
Union Bridge
M. M. Spacker
Jonansville
Robert Lowman
Central Church
Old Annapolis Road
Phiilip Clark
Old Angaper His Road
Mount
Sauch
Barindlows
Watkins Mul
Matron
Ensland
Mentovis
Charles FP. Henry
Adame Town
Hubert F. Moser
Widdletown
Hateng Lon
Thomas F Culler
Sear
Sear Ueckeyetound—wee A and George L. Denen, & Miles South Dickerson
Marion Whilter
Neal Braddock Heights
Dr. John & Derr
Ceresville
Raymond L. Bidle
Imi
Frederick
Robert M. Rannevereer
Dowler
J W Foul
W. S. Bryant
Harmony Grove
Gerrit Peters
Wes. Marvey Covell
East Limertytown
Warry M. Wissner
Boeke Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
William J. McClafferty, Jr
Cooperative Concern High School
All
Timonium Fair
Melvin M. Engle .T
Frederick, Ma
Judge Schnaufter
Denfines
Peesomt
Cas
Advire
Vitory
U. S. Department of Agriculture
NEA
Marines
Coast Guard
Middletown Fire Company Elects
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Lincoln
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Kemaberg
KEY Hotel
Saafer, William Borman, Glasde. Miller
Freda County
Maryiend
dFed
Sison
Frederica
Sistang
lMa
Thias
Stoulemyer
Frederik
Ellis C Wachter
Chitign W Wolf
Ellis C. Wachter
dJan
Wentspere
Percheron
Othe ee _ Frederick Fairgrownds
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