Mussolini orders surprise Italian naval buildup begins
Premier Benito Mussolini announced immediate construction of two 35000-ton battleships twelve destroyers and undisclosed submarines to secure Mediterranean supremacy and protect the Italian empire. The plan aims to match Britain and France while pushing Italy toward second place in submarines behind Russia.
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Rome
Jal
Benito Afussolini
Italy
II Duce
Russia
Mediterranean
Mussolini
North Africa
Honolulu Japs Loyal Americans Says Soldier
Robert Sic Kinley Sier a former Headquarters Company 35th Infantry man stationed near Honolulu from 1935 to 1937 says Honolulu Japanese residents are loyal Americans and would help if Japan attacked. He notes officers view Honolulu as defensible by sea or air, recalls ideal weather and compares Hawaii to Ireland regarding snakes. He plans to reenlist at Fort Howard Baltimore after visiting his mother in Hamsville.
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Honolulu
Nippon
Robert Sic Kinley Sier
35Th Infantry
Far East
China
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Ireland
Sier
Panama Canal
San Francisco
John Snyder
Hamsville
United States Army
Fort Howard
Baltimore
Nicholas Murray Butler Trophy signals stamp research prize
Stamp News notes the Nicholas Murray Butler Permanent Intercollegiate Philatelic Trophy, sponsored by Columbia University president, to reward original research stamp exhibits from any college or philatelic group in the United States, possessions, and Canada. Entries for 1938 go to Frank Mackay at Filatelikus, Box E, John Jay Hall, Columbia University. New King George VI issues announced in London and the Caribbean, while British catalog publishers label the sheets as collector oriented and Scott’s notes tentative listings. Also: Germansen Landing becomes a regular airmail stop January 24, and Boulder City Nevada starts temporary airmail service on January 1. Franco appears on a Spanish Morocco semi-postal stamp for the first time. WEA Service, Inc. sext discusses coffee trouble in a country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Stuents
United States
Canada
Filatelikus
Columbia University Stamp Society
Frank Mackay
John Jay Hall
New York
British Columbia
Postal Service
Edmonton
Alberta
Boulder City
Wev
Newark
Los Angeles
Francisco Franco
Spanish
Morocco
WEA Service, Inc
Community Dinner and Social Visits Chronicle
A reel of local social rounds lists dinners hosted by Horney Harmer and the Beavers, with guests from Taney town and nearby towns. Several residents visit, call, or host relatives across York, Pa., Greenstone Md., Keysville Md., and Wilmington Del. The item also notes illness and hospital stays, plus a Christmas gathering with extensive family attendance. Rabbit fur usage for fur imitation is briefly mentioned.
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Horney Harmer
John Harner
Thelma
John, Jr
Preston Smith
Grace
Gladys
Emma Smith
Adelsberger
Taneytown
Clarence Hawk
Roland Beaver
Harner
Beaver
Anna (Currens) Jones
Thurmont
Samuel
Snider
Ruth
Hannah Eckenréde
Thelma Clots
York
Harry Clots
Harry Cline
Greenstone
Harvey Wantz
William Kump
Samuel D. Hawn
Idai Reaver
Hanover General Hospital
Harry Sprenkle
Frank Reaver
Frank Moser
Quentin Eckenrode
G. Warren
Keysville
Mad
Hannah Eckenrode
Thomas and
Eugene Eckenrode
Ambrose Eckenrode
Birnie Bentz
Roscoe Kiser
Loys
Guy Warren
Rhea
Merle Conover
Joyce
James
Wilmington
Del
Frank Crouse
Tanertown
Claud Conover
Brook Bentz
B. Bentz
Emmitsburg
A. V. Eckenrode
Koontz Ladies' Aid Meets at Miss Perrell Home
The Koontz Ladies' Aid held its regular meeting at Miss Nick Periell's home in Greenfield with seven members and three visitors present. Mrs. John Davis presided as president. The session opened with a song and scriptural reading followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison and a recital, concluding with holiday selections.
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Greenfield Greenfield
Ladies’ Aid of Koontz
Nick Perirell
John Davis
Herald Angels
St. Nicholas
Anna Davis
Hard To Teach Children To Practice
A mother explains the value of patient work in music lessons. Marie rejects easy routes, tries new studios, learns that real progress requires steady practice, discipline, and determination. The piece emphasizes fostering a love of sound before technique and the child’s choice to commit to hard work.
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Sally
Marie
Graceland Moravian updates and local events
Thurmont notes a Ladies Aid supper and memorabilia service at Graceland Moravian church. The youth group staged the play Marrying Off Father. A watch night service ran from 11 30 to midnight. Dr M A Birely was named to Frederick county on the Charters Day committee for the University of Maryland event in Baltimore. Ruth Little, a St Josephs college senior, visited relatives in Thurmont. Frank Anders and family spent holidays at their Thurmont home.
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Thurmont Thurmont
Gracellam Moravian Church
M. A. Birely
Frederick County
University of Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Ruth Little
St Joseph's College, Emmitsburg
Paul Little
Frank Anders
Kent, Conn
Thurmont
Hoopers Delight social notes from multiple towns
Miss Margaret Franklin of Baltimore spent holidays with her parents in the area. Several visits occurred among locals including Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Pickett, Mrs. Alice Rigler, Mrs. Barnes, and Miss Irene Hooper. Various residents such as Bullie Reese, Marie Reese, Mary Pickett, and families of Farver, Snyder, Crabbs, and Sni der were noted with daytime and weekend calls and movings. Doris Saylor returned home from holidays. Boone and family planned a move. Miss Ka Kolb visited Washington DC.
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Thomas Picket
R. Stultz
Fred Farver
Herman Blackston
Wally Farver
Betty Jane
Fred. Buddy
Sis. Farver
Joseph Snyder
Erwin Crabbs
Kerby Snyder
Harry Snider
Mildred Barnhard
Dick Mackles
Frank Snyder
Sanstorium
H. Farver
Ervin Crabbs
Dorothy Bond
Betty Farver
Iratrawsburg
Johnsville
Samuel Frock
Philadelphia
Harry Zente
Doris Saylor
Hall Alartin
New Windsor
C. S. Smith
C. WW ‘Binkley
Linwood
Mervin
Washington, D. C
And
Airs
Leslie Gross
Carl Wirtz
Frederick
Chas. Saylor
Charles Oro
Baughman’s Valley
Local Families Visitites in January New Year Notes
Ladiesburg and Wolfsville residents share visits with neighbors and relatives including Cora Warner Ralph Warner and daughter from Johns ville Addie Saylor Fannie Fry and families. Mrs. George W. Rodgers and Mrs. Mildred Wirtz with son visit Frederick area households. James Stevens listed as sick. Mrs. F H Birely also noted.
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Ladiesbury
Cora Warner
Ralph Warner
Johnsville
Addie Saylor
Russell Harshman
Ars
Fannie Fry
Wolfsville
Frank Gaver
George W. Rodgers
F. H. Birely
Mildred Wirtz
Frederick
Leslie Gross
James Stevens
United Fire Company Officers Organize session details
Newly elected United Fire Company officers gathered Friday at the engine house to organize for the year. W Bartgis Storm was elected chairman, with Robert L. Smith as secretary and a standing committee including William D. Lipps Paul H. Beard and Jacob H. Schmidt. Drivers retained are Charles Lipps Charles Kinna Walter Duvall and Arthur Hoffman. The group includes president vice president secretary treasurer directors financial secretary and captain. Diamonds consist of the element carbon, pure and uncombined.
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United Fire Company
W. Bartgis Storm
Robert L. Smith
William D. Lipps
Paul H. Beard
Jacob H. Schmidt
Charles Lipps
Charles Kinna
Walter Duvall
Arthur Hoffman
Court News: Marriage Licenses and Property Deeds
Court notices list marriage licenses for Norman Fogle and Frederick Bell with addresses given. Property actions include Federal Land Bank of Baltimore releasing land to Charles Silas Thomas and wife, then Thomas to Robert N. Miller with deed and plat in the county for 19 dollars. Also Thomas Machine Company releases to Lewis H. Knock. Noted birth of Joseph Pulitzer in Biako Hungary and his death in 1911.
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Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Charles Silas Thomas
Robert N. Miller
Thomas Machine Company
Lewis H. Knock
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Stamp News
King George VI
London
St. Vincent
Trinidad
Turk Islands
Southern Rhodesia
British Standard
Scott’s
Oslo
Seft
Waldorf Astoria
Sweden
the Waldorf
Billy Davis
Peter
Peter Pumpkin Eater
Master Louis Davis
Edward Davis
Luther Smith
Santa Claus
Nick Perrell
Billy
Wilson Davis
Glen Echo
Ruth Young
Beallsville
Archibald Davis
Barbara
Sonny
Gerald
Hunting Hill
Irving Young
Shirley
Lucille Davis
Rockville
Louis Davis
John J. Davis
Ashford Trail
William Massie
Carrie Ashton
Winchester
Anna
Lillie Cooley
Dickerson
Florence Sears
Fred Nichols
George Pugh
Washington
Olive Roberts
Barton Marie
Sousic
Tom Thums
Muss Carrol
Peter Peter
Miss Carroll
ABC
Frederick Underwriters, Inc
Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Ladiesburg
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
North Market St
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Woodsboro
Maryland
Banking House
Pine
Total Assets
Permerstina
Federal Reserve Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
State of
County of Frederick
Melvin J. Anders
Court News
Norman F. Fogle
Frederick and
Iden M. Bell
East Patrick Street
Joseph Pulitzer
Biako
Hungary
Home Building & Loan Assn
Commercial Bank of Maryland
Neca
L. B. Nccodemus
Frederick's Home Appliance
Commercial Bank of Maryland OF
U. S
E Hammond Clary
Hammond Clary
A. H. Derr
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Charles £. Broadrup
State OF Maryland
City of Frederick
James H. Falk
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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