Fortyeight French Warships to Join Allied Armada
Philadelphia reports Vice Admiral Raymond Fenard revealed that 42 French warships will join the United Nations fleet alongside the four sent across the Atlantic last week. He said two battleships six cruisers an aircraft carrier seven destroyers 14 submarines and 10 auxiliaries would arrive soon. Fenard noted three submarines escaped Toulon scuttling and all ships at Dakar Alexandria and Casablanca are in good condition. The Montcalm hosted Fenard on refitting duties as the Richelieu escorts return to action with U S forces.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic
United Nations
Raymond Fenard
United States
Gloire
Georges Leygues
Axis
Fenard
Montcalm
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Dakar
Richelieu
Royal W Ingersoll
Chlet
U. S. Atlantic
Toulon
Alexandria
Casablanca
Fantasque
Terrible
Boston
Germany
Admiral Ingersoll
Fined $5 for Passing a School Bus in Middletown
Magistrate Manuel M. Weinberg disposed of one case and forfeited nine collaterals. Robert L. Rose, 24 De Grange Street, found guilty of passing a school bus discharging children and fined $5 after claiming he erred when he saw the bus appeared empty. State Trooper Bruce A. Brachey arrested him. Collateral forfeitures included offenses for public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and speeding by various individuals with amounts ranging from $3 to $10.
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Manuel M. Weinberg
Robert L. Rose
de Grange Street
Rose
Bruce A. Brachey
Walter Jewell
Daniel Swomley
James E. Thomas
Norman Dietz
Harry Gosnell
Norman Trump
Denver Watts
Howard Finck
Mary Doe
Dietz
Arthur M Jensen
Washington
Carl B. Dillinger
Charles G. Frith
Martinsburg
W Va
Brachey
William Paugh
Franklin
W. Va
Middletown
Spencer C. Rosten
Picardy
Novelist Ursula Parrott seeks divorce in Florida
Ursula Parrott, a novelist, filed for divorce from her fourth husband Captain A Coster Schirmerhorn in Miami. Court records show the suit names her married name Katherine A Schmerhorn and accuses the air corps husband of desertion.
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Miami
Fla
Ursula Parrott
Katherine A. Schermerhorn
Air Corps
A. Coster Schermerhorn
War Activities Of K C To Be Canvassed
Knights of Columbus St John council will canvass members on war activities as part of a militant review planning session led by Grand Knight Donald Davis. John McE Wilson outlined the council’s World War II driver participation while Rev. Lewis A Wheeler spoke on his K of C ties and recalled memories of Frederick. A memorial honored charter member Richard J Allnutt. The meeting closed with a social hour.
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St John’s
Lewis A. Wheeler
W. F. Sauer
Wheeler
Knights of Columbus
Frederick
Richard J. Allnutt
Adamstown
Continuous Bombing Extending The Enemy
London reports Maj. Gen. Ire C. Baker says allied round the clock bombing keeps enemy defenses stretched to the limit. He notes U S bombers operate on day shift with British bombers by night and praises combined strengths of both air forces. The remark follows Gen. Baker’s succession of Gen. Spaatz.
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London
U. S
Ire C. Baker
England
Baker
Carl Spaatz
Keystone Paint Products House Barn and Interior
NICODEMUS Paint Store at 38 N Court St offers rubber glass wax cleaner and floor sanding refinishing services. Contact phone 4251 for paint and coating supplies and professional finishes.
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Keystone
Nicodemus Paint Store
N. Court St
Bombing of German Continent by U S Bombers Reported
U S Flying Fortresses and Liberators bombed the German held continent and claimed air superiority with a claim of four Axis fighters downed for every bomber lost. The Arctic tern migrates about 22 000 miles yearly in its migration flights.
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U. S
Elks Diamond Jubilee Week At Local Lodge No 684
Frederick Lodge No. 684 B P O Elks marks the Diamond Jubilee with a war effort theme. Exalted Ruler Albert M Scott notes both local and national celebrations reflect wartime spirit. Activities include 13 members in the armed services, gift boxes for troops, $282 raised for Elks War Relief, and member privileges at the Elks Home for service members. Social rooms welcome armed forces daily from 9am to midnight, Sundays 1pm to. The anniversary week aims to boost membership and support aviation refresher courses, hospitality, recreation, and hospital center funds and correspondence for service members and veterans.
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Elka’ War Relief Fund
Kiks
Elka
Scott
Orher
Elka War Commission
Army of Navy
Shower Honors Mr and Miss Com pher at Patrick Street Home
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday February 5 at the home of Miss Betty A Com pher on West Patrick Street to honor Mr and Mrs. The event featured guests and light refreshments as the couple received gifts and good wishes.
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Betty A. Compher
Weat
Patrick Street
And
Baer Brothers Serve in World War II
Lt James E Baer stationed at Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Pvt Bernard C Baer stationed in North Africa. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Baer of Far East Patrick Street.
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James E. Baer
Will Rogers Pield
Okkenoma City
Okla
Bernard C. Baer
North Africa
View Ales
Hienara PY. Baer
Far East
Patrick Street
Mrs Wilbur Cline Wedding Guests List
Mrs Wilbur Cline was recently married and hosted a reception with invited guests including Mr and Mrs Cline Mrs John Gittines Mrs Nelson Wall Mrs Blanche Sulcer Mrs Harry Stroup Mrs George Lewis Mrs Marl Compher and several Misses Miriam Stull Florestine Austin Velma Derrick Helen Handley Kathleen Barnes Helen Hooper Dorothy Cavell Ethel Sulcer and Messrs Harry Stull George Lewis Hart Compher and Robert Newton. Many lovely gifts were received by the bride. Liberia is the only Independent republic on the continent of Africa.
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Wilbur Cline
Cline
John Gittines
Nelson Wall
Blanche Sulcer
Harry Stroup
George Lewis
Marl. Compher
Miriam Stull
Florestine Austin
Velma Derrick
Helen Handley
Kathleen Barnes
Helen Hooper
Dorothy Cavell
Ethel Sulcer
Harry Stull
Hart Compher
Vatican denies reports on pope meeting Soviet delegation
In Bern on February 17, a Vatican official told Swiss Telegraphic Agency that Pope Pius has not consented to receive a Soviet delegation. An Italian source denied any Vatican request for visas for Soviet representatives and said no such talks were authorized.
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Vatican
Bern
Switzerland
Vatican City
Today
Pius
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