The Jaws Of Death FEVER Takes Survivors In Channel
Mary and her father navigate a treacherous night sea in the Corsair to reach the Saints Islands. Dr. Paul steers, Mary handles the wheel as they rescue fifteen survivors from a wrecked vessel the Redbird after dangerous passage through a narrow channel. Dan Sherman appears as a key survivor, sparking hope and urgent worry about healing and safety.
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Standing Bear
Mary
Paul
Heep
Saints’ Islands
Old Standing Bear
Dad
Puss
Dr. Paul
Dan Sherman
Dan
Coast Guard
Hollywood Stars Plan Fewer Films for War Era Significance
In Hollywood a wave of self produced plans emerges as stars pledge limited 1944 films due to salary caps. A glamor actress vows less frivolous bathing suit roles for meaningful cinema while two leading men consider becoming producers. Veteran George Raft is lauded for standing firm on artistic integrity after clashes on set. The piece muses on genius status harming careers, citing Charlie Chaplin as an example of early prolific work undone by later labels.
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Hollywood
Raft
George Raft
George
Do Estrain Pictures
Neo
Templece
Cdaim
Arave
Anptow
Florida visit by local residents highlights social week
In Florida where Pvt. Tregoning located in Miami, Fla, or the brother of Mrs. Jilda Sacots from Peteraville and Ethel from Towson area, and Mr Wilford House of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs Bailey Briggs, Mr and Mrs Chester Davis, Miss Shirley Geary of Glen Echo, Mr and Mrs Wilson Devis of Rockville, Luella Gregg visited Mrs Edward Davis for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Tregoning
Miami, Fla
Jilda Sacots
Peteraville
Ethel
Near Towson
Wilford House
Baltimore
Bailey Briggs
Chester Davis
Shirley Geary
Glen Echo
Wilson Devis
Rockville
Luella Gregg
Edward Davis
Rescue at Saints Island Prompts Social Scrutiny
Mary Garthwaite helps salvage shipwrecked sailors in rough channel waters then faces harsh press attention and her mother’s scorn over publicity. Dan Sherman remains hospitalized after pneumonia from the ordeal as Mary searches for Carmencita de la Vega. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Evelyn Garthwaite
Ana
Mrs. Lloyd
Mary Garthwaite
Dan
Carmencita de la Vega
Family Gatherings and Anniversary News from Frederick Area
The article notes Sonny Tracy of Frederick visiting relatives at the Davis and Gregg households. It mentions John Davis and his wife celebrating their second wedding anniversary, and various Davises and guests including Gordon Davis, Joan G. Davis, Evelyn A. Davis, and Anna Davis attending gatherings at Forest Grave Corus Towson State Teachers College events and a New Year’s Day visit with Roscoe Gregg.
Local Social News From Taneytown and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Donald Tracey hosted guests including Mrs Traceys mother Mrs Howard Gannon and her sister Mrs Frank Boyle with children in Denton Maryland. Joseph B Smith visited from Atlantic City and other locals shared Sunday meals and family visits. The Puthan Sister past chiefs club met at Mrs Calvin Basebear home with 16 members. next meeting set for February 9 at Mrs Harry Chingare's home.
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Aganeytown
Donald Tracey
Tracey
Howard Gannon
Denton
Frank Boyle
Charles and
James
Asie
Nellie Mae Smith
Tation Hospital
Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
N. J
Joseph B. Smith
Samuel C
George
Thomas
Maude Derr
Richard Lusan
John
Hanover
Mario Ecker
Uniort Md
Wane
Harry Chingare
Dorothy Dix Says Service Men Need Camp Dates During War
Dorothy Dix answers letters from three privates about maintaining trust while apart, dances, talking about girlfriends, writing letters, what girls appreciate, and dating others. Advice emphasizes trust, discretion, and balancing duties with personal needs during service.
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Miss Dia
Veterans Day Duty and Home Front Reflections
Commissioned Lleyt Mobley after graduating from the Army Air Force Bombardier School in Midland Texas. He is the son of George L Mobley and the late Mrs Pleasant Wv Gurley Mobley of 124 Clarke Place and a Frederick High School graduate class of 1934. Mobley enlisted October 12 1940 served in North Observation Squadron and trained at Randolph Kelly Corsicana Ellington and Midland Fields. His brother Corporal Clarence G Mobley is overseas.
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Randolph, Kelly
Corsicana
Ellington
Midland
Mobley
Corp
Clarence G Mobley
England embraces son of WWI veteran in Thurmonk
The son of a World War I veteran, Pfo. Carbaugh, arrived in England several months ago and has found the people there very likable. His parents reside in Thurmonk.
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Pfo. Carbaugh
England
Hee
Thurmonk
Local families greet visitors across Bolivar region
Bolivar residents hosted and visited friends from West Virginia and Virginia over the weekend. Notable stops included Mr and Mrs Paul Bartles in Bolivar, Mr and Mrs William Lehman in Charles Town, and Mr and Mrs D F Eackles in Loudoun County. Also noted: Lloyd S Hough of Harpers Ferry halted Hough's Dairy after 15 years due to milk shortages and rising prices, leaving the area without pasteurized milk options except one remaining local farm in Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.
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Hough Fins
Mer
Eugene Noos
Camp Hill
Briscoe Noos
Chicago
Aedes Laon
Dorepees Ferry
Virginia
Betty Miller
Link
Miller
Eugene Hoss
Martinsburg
Charles Town Club
Jefferson County
Elisabeth McDonald
Big Island
Pacerts
Pri
McDonald
Canny Hill
Thelma
Iney Lloyd
Fredericksburg
Washington
Hugh Livya
Camp HN. Lr
Albert Sturm
Appalachia
Sturm
Tabb
Guy Davis
Charles Town
Kate Myers
Harpers Ferry
F. H. Sperry
Wachter
Washington Street
Bolivar
Earl Luckett
Chauncy Stewart
Emma
Sadie Buckner
William Rosenberg
Berryville
Barlton Bratt
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Paul Bartles
m-My
William Lehman
J. L. Esckles
Kendall Harrson
R. L. Edwards
Mary Jane Lynder
Loudoun County
Hough's
Lovettsville Burial Notice For Marvin Filles
Lovettsville Virginia mourns the death of Marvin Filles, beloved husband of Mrs. Pie land and son of Ington and Mew. The family requests prayers and announces a private service.
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Ington
Blc
Pie Land
Marvin Filles
Lovettsville, Va
Adamstown Women’s Club Meets in January Program
The Rural Woman’s Club of Adamstown met with Mire Melville Cromwell hosting. President Mrs Elmer Michael chaired a meeting that opened with God Bless Our Nation, the American Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer. Members sang Old Black Joe and Maryland My Maryland, with a poem read by Mrs Michael. Welfare chair H L Thomas reported boxes sent to service members and eight baskets to the sick and shut ins. New chairmen spoke on Citizenship And Legislation, Red Cross, Spiritual Life. A church attendance planned for January 17 at Trinity Reformed. Peace chair Genevieve Thomas spoke on United Nations. food and nutrition chair presented a meal planning demonstration. Fourteen members named a United Nations and term. A rising vote of thanks was given to William Gaver. Next meeting January 20 with Genevieve Thomson hostess.
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Adamstown
Melville Cromwell
Elmer Michael
Nathee Land
Mis
Nellie Day
Maryland
Edgar Guest
Michael
H. L. Thomas
WiYama Gaver
Walter Myers
Red Cross
Erle Wiser
Trinity Reformed
Morgan Andreas
Genevieve Thomas
United Nations
Clark Gibbons
William Gaver
Club
Genevieve Thomsan
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Eleanor Ton
Skipper Dan
Erskine Johnson
NEA
Service Star
Charley Chaplin
Florida
John T. Tregening
Mandelemhann
Porter
Carmencita
Greenfield
Taneytown
Dorothy Dix
Miss Dix
Howe
Koay Otesires
Air Corps
Roys
Butts
Arthur Boone
Ted Lival
George L. Mabley, Jr
Pie
John J. Carbaugh, Jr
Edwards
Betty Grable
John Payne
Carmen Miranda
James uheSkies
Cesar Romero
aXe
Wan Waner
Powell Priscilla Lane
Rosemary Lare
Willing Fant
Henge Eas
Rose Point
Crystal
Will
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