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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1944
Page
3
A cottage at Lime Kiln owned by Henry May was saved by firemen after an oil stove explosion around 4 AM. The scene involved the Independent Hose Co and county engine arriving before the alarm blocker returned. Damage stayed under 1000 dollars with insurance, smoke also causing heavy loss.
Quona ONeill, 18, the bride of Charlie Chaplin, says she is expecting a child next August. Chaplin, 54, faces upcoming court arraignment over Mann Act charges and a suit by Joan Berry alleging constitutional rights violations. Blood tests reportedly dispute paternity of Carol Ann, Chaplin’s alleged daughter.
Five Baltimore convicts escaped the State Penal Farm at Roxbury between 5 and 10 PM Sunday. The break was reported to State Police Barracks and Sergt Charles V Main assigned three troopers. Fugitives are Albert Wosk 17 Vincent Muffo lett 20 Calvin Jones 18 Ernest Ap tuio 19 Harry Bodden Bock 21. Convicts believed to have fled via roof opening.
Rationing notes list stamp books and coupon values with valid through dates for stamps V W X Y Z Book four green K L M and sugar stamps 30 40 with home canning limits through late February and March 31 1945. Gasoline 9 A 10 A coupons two regional patterns with three gallon limits plus B C 1 2 coupons varying by region. Period three four five fuel oil coupons have set validity through February March and September 30. Each coupon equates to ten gallons per unit with many units.
New Delhi reports British forces in Burma press the Arakan front retreating Japanese fighters from jungle fox holes. Allied relief for the Sev enth Indian Regiment advances as guerrilla corridors are pressured and Japanese units show signs of disarray after continuous fighting along the Mayu Ridge and Ngakyedauk Pass.
Bob Elliott, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman, who batted .315 and drove in 101 runs last year, has signed his 1944 contract. President William E. Benswanger of the Pirates announced the deal.
RK K Remsburg announces a series of dairymen discussions across Frederick and Carroll Counties to boost milk production. The first meeting is Thursday at 8 pm in Thurmont High School auditorium, led by Scott W Swarts of Middlebury, an experienced dairyman. Open to all dairymen with no dues or obligations. sponsored by the Board of Education.
Staff Sgt Ralph H Buchanan a 39 year old bombsight operator with the U S Army Air Forces overseas since 1943 died February 4 in London from a skull fracture. He studied at the RAF Technical Training School in Denver before deployment and is survived by brothers J Raymond Harry L Buchanan and James M Buchanan and sister Mrs Emma V Hemp.
The first Baltimore district WAC recruits were sworn in at Hagerstown last week. Lieut Rhoda Vickrey said the two women, both chauffeurs, enlisted in the motor corps. For the first time enlistees may receive an initial assignment in their chosen field after basic training and may work at the camp of their choice if qualified, with openings at that camp.
Soldier Wagner, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wagner of 405 East Patrick street, stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga, since his December 1942 induction, married Mass Martyna Rice of Macon, Ga, on February 3 at her home. He graduated Frederick High School in 1941. his brother Ivin Wagner enlisted in the Navy January 10 and is at Great Lakes Training School in Illinois.
The Womens Guild of Grace Evangelical and Reformed church met in the church school room. De votions and program were led by Missionary Depart ment chair Mrs Arthur Remsberg. Her topic Open Door for Christian Fellowship stressed rising awareness of international mission and India as a future challenge. Arthur Remsberg sang a solo Seek Ye the Lord. Mrs Elmer Railing and Mrs Charles T Butcher Jr presented a dialogue. The 1944 reading course was distributed.
Mrs Paul S Michael chairs the Education Department Recreation with refreshments by the social committee for February. Members listed include Mrs Ralph Cecil Mrs Paul S Michael Mrs Charles T Butcher Jr Mrs Alonzo Wachter and Mrs Ralph E Hartman. Next meeting is March 15 after the Lenten service in the church.
The World Day of Prayer will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Presbyterian Church with representation from all Protestant churches on the Frederick Council of Church Women. The annual observance, begun in 1887, marks the first Friday of Lent and unites women in Great Britain Europe Canada Australia South America and Africa for joint prayer for missions.
Universal Service highlights the annual World Day of Prayer theme from Isaiah 54 16. The effort provides Christian literature and supports Christian colleges for women in the Far East, offering interdenominational aid to migrants and American Indians in the United States through these ministries.
False teeth users faced embarrassment from loose plates. Sprinkle FASTEETH alkaline non-acid powder on dentures to hold them more firmly for comfort and odor control. Available at drug stores.
Mrs Elmer E Dizon serves as president of the Frederick Council of Church Women and directs local observances for the day of prayer, coordinating activities and outreach within the community.
Public health notice touts Creomulsion as a fast remedy for bronchitis and coughs. It claims to loosen phlegm, soothe inflamed bronchial membranes, and aid sleep. promises money back if symptoms persist. Contains no narcotics and urges purchasing from druggists.
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