Sudden Death of Lovettsville Figure Francis Shumaker
Francis Shumaker longtime Lovettsville resident and former public official died suddenly at 63 after a heart attack. He served as postmaster under multiple administrations and held roles including deputy treasurer for Lovetts District and state auditor staff. He was a lifelong Methodist, member of local fraternal groups, and survived by his wife Katherine and two sisters and several brothers. Funeral services will be held today with burial at Union Cemetery Park.
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Ies
Francis Shumaker
Lovettsville
Lou County
Shumaker
Woodrow Wilson
Lou
Baker
Lovells
Sas
Virginia
Echmond
Ttsville
Beth Methodist Church
Lovetts
Knights of Ias
Brunswick Moose
B. P. O. Ellis
A. F.er
Staley Emrich
C. H. Feete
Bro
Vai
Death notices for Schildtknecht and Windsor families
Schildtknecht P Schildtknecht director Middletown Savings died at home in Banns Monday at 8:20 from complications age 61. Survived by wife Zella daughter Edna Kayins sisters Louise and Mere Rygyard Huffer brothers Har Middletown and Charles Boonsboro. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 at Zion Lutheran Middletown Rev Don Brake. interment Boons Mausoleum. Also Windsor infant Islie Hall Windsor died in Frederick City aged four months. Survived by parents Leslie Windsor near Ovia and sister Ira. Funeral Wednesday 2 from Windsor home Rev Neal Hutchinson. interment Rawlingsville cemetery. Roy Vatcher funeral director.
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Schildtknecht
P. Schildtknecht
Middletown
Edna Ikins
Boonsboro
Louise S. Schildtknecht
Midann
Mere Rygyard Huffer
Rson
Har- Middletown
Charles
Sboro
Afantiam R.windsor
Islie Hall Windsor
Marynna Beall Windsor
Frederick City
Funeral Rites Held For Local Residents In Walkersville Libertytown And Hope Hill
Funeral services were held for infant Allen Eppley son of Mr and Mrs Carlton Eppley of Walkersville with Rev Edgar F Hoffmeier officiating and burial in Glade cemetery Barton funeral director. Agnes Arl died at her home in more and services were held at St Peters Church Libertytown with burial in adjoining cemetery. Hattie Vir Johnson colored funeral at Hope Hill Methodist Church with final interment in Hope Cemetery. Mothers and Teachers Club held a picnic at Baker Park for beginners and primary children with games and a parish supper. next meeting in September. Market prices listed for various staples.
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Neral Services
Allen Fer Eppley
Infant Son of Corp
Carlton Eppley
Walkers
Walkersville
Edgar F. Hoffmeier
Glade Cemetery
Barton
Agnes’ Ar
More
Libertytown
Ock
Thomas F. Hag
Adam R
Richard Wishice
John Charles Kintz
Harvey
Franklin Cramer
Aureh
G. C. Barton
Hattie Vir- Johnson
George P. Ambush
Wadison Street
Hope Hill
Methodist Church
Hope Cemetery
Mothers and Teachers Club
Vary Methodist Church
Baker Park
Poer
Weddings and engagements announced in local notices
Engagements and weddings unfold as Mr. and Mrs. C Thomas Summers announce Beatrice Jeanette Summers engagement to Lieut Charles Robert Stup USNR who recently returned from Cuba. LeGore and Eyler nuptials at Parkway Church of God parsonage with Staff Sgt Troxell on furlough. Patsy Ruth Miller marries Pvt Ellsworth Hebb in Lutheran parsonage with small family reception. Hebb to report to Army Air Base Walla Walla.
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Agement
C. Thomas Summers
West Second Street
Beatrice Jeanette
Charles Robert Stup
USNR
Charles W. Stup
North Bentz Street
Lieut
Stup
Cuba
Troxell
Eyler
Wilson L. Troxell
LeGore
Marie Long
Ladiesburg
Elouise Bvyler
Keefer Eyler
Parkway Church of God Parsonage
Iceland
Camp Breckinridge
Kentucky
Aubrey Norner
Jeanette Hartsock
Hebb—Miller
Patsy Ruth Miller
Henry Haines
Wilson Avenue
Ellsworth Hebb
Frank Hebb
Brunswick
Amos J. Traver
Ruth Hebb
Frederick
Pvt. Hebb
Army Air Base
Walla Walla
Washington
Mrs. Hebb
Conditions of Frederick City Hospital patients update
Among the sick the reports list several Frederick City Hospital patients including C Thomas Summers improving to satisfactory, John T Best improving after major operation, and Edward Bell getting along well after about ten days as a patient. Cecil Hale from Washington has returned home after a major operation at Sibley Memorial. Frank Kennedy remains in hospital post operation with unchanged condition.
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C. Thomas Summers
Weat
Second Street
Frederick City Hospital
John T. Best
North Market Street
Edward Bell
East South Street
Cecil Hale
Washington, D. C
Dickerson
Daniel L. Slagle
Jefferson
C. KE. Cline and Son
Bishop Hughes Again Heads Washington Area with Stan
Baltimore July 20 Bishop Ed win Isott Hughes 76 retired from the Jurisdictional Conference in 180 has been called back as bishop of the Washington area to serve until a successor to the late Bishop Adna W Leonard can be elected at the Jurisdictional Conference to meet in summer 1934 The area has a membership of 264 678 Retail shoe dealers reported little rest for ration free shoes as many as 30 customers were admitted at some stores when doors opened yesterday to buy the small percentage of stock allowed without ration coupons The sparse stock was quickly gone and storemen predicted the sale would be brief.
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Baltimore
Edwin Isott Hughes
Washington
Methodist Church
Adna W. Leonard
Office of Price Administration
Weather data and temperature figures from local observatory
The report lists 24 hour precipitation none and July to date at 0.63 inches. It notes deficits versus 1943 rainfall, normal July precipitation, yesterday high of 90 and last year’s high near 66, and low temperatures. Sunset at 8:35 p.m., sunrise 6:00 a.m., moon rise 11:40 p.m. Inferior river conditions show Potomac slightly cloudy at Knoxville, clear at Ceresville.
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Potomac
Knoxville
Ceresville
War era notices set with furloughs and promotions
Private Joseph K Eyler, son of Mrs Mildred Eyler of 200 East Sixth, is on an eleven day furlough from the Army Air Base Lake Charles Louisiana. Elmer Gaver promoted to corporal in Hawaiian area. two Frederick Naval Aviation Cadets join U S Navy Pre Flight School in Georgia. Second Lieutenant Charles M Dodd Jr promoted to first lieutenant after seven months with Army Air Forces at Leesburg Florida. Birth in Frederick City hospital James Calvin Keyser born to Pvt and Mrs James Keyser of Shookstown. Mr and Mrs E C Shepherd II move to Richmond Virginia. Edward C Shepherd IV visiting grandparents. Mrs Charles C White and Miss Cora Funk visit Bainbridge Naval Training Station. new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Lee Lewis of Kensington at Schnauffer Hospital Brunswick.
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Joseph K. Eyler
Mildred Eyler
East Sixth Street
Army Air Base
Lake Charles
A.T. Moter
Middletown
Hassell Arnold
Kay
Havre de Grace
Patricia Scott
Baltimore
Elwood Day
Billy, Shirley
Douglas
Walter Thrasher
Walter Lee
Ellwood
John Moser
Barbara Ann
Glenn Butts
Dawn
Glenna
Maurice Blank
Frederick
Oscar Masser
Victor
George
Claude Blank
Shirley
Bernard Blank
William Shoemaker
Lavier
Imogene
Howard N. Mauck
Washington, D. C
Naval Aviation
Hare
U.S. Navy
Athens
Naval Air Stations
Donald Reed Russell
Rosemont Avenue
Donald Jesse Rohr
Knoxville
Edgar R. Brownlow
Edna E. Brownlow
Washington Street
Drew Field
Tampa
Fla
Charles M. Dodd, Jr
Charles M. Dodd
East Third Street
Dodd
Leesburg
Army Air Forces
James Keyser
Raenimier
James Calvin
Frederick City Hospital
Shookstown
Keyser
Pauline Schultz
Army
Camp Robinson
Ark
E. C. Shepherd
Richmond
Lynchburg
Shepherd
A. T.and T. Co
Edward C. Shepherd
West Third Street
Charles C. White
Cora Funk
Earl C. H. Funk
U.S. Naval Training Station
Bainbridge
Gestapo Methods Stir Protests Over Gasoline Rationing
Local Automobile Club of Maryland members urge Congressman Jo Po to oppose the use of Gestapo methods in enforcing gasoline rationing. They call for a fact finding committee to reveal the true petroleum situation and reduce public confusion. Ralph W. Boyer, Frederick branch manager, notes rising dissatisfaction among motorists in the eastern area. He emphasizes no intent to starve military needs, but demands clearer information for the public.
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Automobile Club of Maryland
Jo Po
Pablic
Ralph W. Boyer
Frederick
Automobile Club
Washington
Boyer
Maryland public assistance bill dips in June 1943
Maryland's bill for all public assistance last month totaled 589 318, down 10.3 percent from June 1943. All categories except foster home payments were lower than in the same month a year earlier, according to the June report by Public Welfare Director J. Milton Patterson.
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Baltimore
Maryland
J. Milton Patterson
Second Nurses Aid Class Forming in Frederick
The Frederick Red Cross begins enrollment for a second Nurses Aide class. Twenty women must enroll for the 80 hour program to start, taught by Mb Miser at Frederick City Hospital. Course includes 33 hours classroom and 45 hours supervised hospital work. Upon passing, trainees are Red Cross certified and pledge 80 hours of service next year. First class to receive caps and certificates at a Sunday ceremony in the Francis Scott Key hotel. Second class to work daytime shifts from noon to four. meetings to be scheduled. Interested individuals should check Red Cross headquarters at 1786-W.
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The
Frederick Red Cross
Frederick City
Mocpital
Mb Miser
RNA of
Ay the Red Cross
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Francis Scott Key
First Week of Boy Scout Camp Closes at Braddock Heights
The first week at Messines D Baker Jr Memorial Camp in Braddock Heights closes with 24 boys accommodated at a time due to limited facilities. Two future camps are planned for late August plus a Cub Scout camp next week. Activities include swimming, hikes, art, games, and handicrafts. A notable hike to High Knob yielded a live copperhead and other reptiles. Camp leadership features F Russell Young and assistants James Maples Robert Bulger Redmond Davis and William Dave Morton Jr.
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Messines
F.russell Young
Frances Scott Key
Dave Morton
James Maples
Robert Bulger
Frederick
Redmond Davis
Middletown
Explosion Rumor Edges Blackout On Market Street
In the blackout last night residents heard a loud explosion near Market and Second streets. An auto hood was blown into the street by a gasoline flare from a blast, with onlookers seeking cover as an auxiliary police officer inspected the scene. The driver was advised to wait until after the blackout to act.
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Market
Second Streets
Secomi Street
Public Sale Notice and Used Car Ad at Frederick Md
A local notice advertises a big public sale at 244 North Market Street and a classified section featuring valuable household items and daily price increases. Barbara Fritchie Motor Company at 162 West Patrick Street Frederick Md lists numerous used cars including 1941 Packard 4-Dr sedan and other prewar models for sale or purchase.
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North Market St
Ikis
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Barbara Fritchie Motor Company
West Patricks St
Frederick, Md
Local Notes On Commerce And Community Events
Local mentions report a trolley line update from Frederick to Braddock Heights and notes on county assessors. Real estate listings highlight a two apartment property for sale near the square with side driveway and garages. Dixie Diner in Thurmont reopening, Red Cross Nurses Aide class formed, and Anderson property sale completed with broker Rice urging quick real estate actions. Braddock Heights Pool hours updated and Guinea Pigs and Rabbits for sale listed. Card of thanks for condolences and Junior Fire Co crab feast plans given.
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Jenoth
P. Luther Rice
jAraker
East Third St
Bungslow
Thewly
Frederick
Washington Dairy Bath
Public Kale Sale and Community Notices at 347 South Market
Public sale items include chairs mirrors clocks dishes glassware and various miscellaneous goods at 347 South Market St premium items such as a Miquel baby box and other articles listed. The event is followed by pool open daily at 12 and Sundays 1 pm with Mrs John Harbaughis managing. Also notes Dr J Ricalde Chiropractor on Market St Frederick Md and a temple bingo event on West 7th St July 22.
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Braddock Heights Swimming Pool
John Harbaugh
South Market St
Frank Suman
Jene Treut
Audtumecer, JR
Kelly
Braddock
John Harbaugis
UL S
East Church
St Frederick
W. T
Axminster
Gorden R&r
Blair Joan W. Null
R. J. Kelly
North Market St
Colonial Electric
Beau
Singer
NORGE
Electric National Cash
Isier
Ike
Roblin & Myers Vice
Ike New
Warlitverein
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L. Boi
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Washington Area
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Lee Lewis
Kensington
Aid Chass
Dr. O. Ri. McIntyre
Patrick St
C. O. Gochnauer
Adamstown
Braddock Heights
Save-U Association
Istice
Messrs! Bites OC
Thomas H
Saylor
Market Street
Board OF CO. Commissioners
M. FP. Shatt
Dixie
Thurmont
Doo Eaeamio
W and Register
R. A. Biser
New Zealand
N. W. Burtner
Chas
Cleveland
Carpenter
Junior Fire Co
Charles E. Troxell
A.W. Vv. S
Potomac Edison Company
Owen Canning Br
Irene Caton
Potomac Edison
West Patrick St
AW. V. S
Kemp’s Shoe Dept
Chapel Alley
East 3Rd
Frederick Junk Company
Frank L. Gasiley and Sons
J. Ricalde
S Market St
Opd Fellows Temple
West
Thursdday
Slate Eye
News-Post
Moonlight Masqueraders
Wear
Mytrons and Friends
Ay Altion
Emmert Ft
Bowlus
Ins
Church St
G. H. Mercer & Son
Grayson H. Mercer & Son
State Road Farm
Howard A. Gross
Saikely
Fred'k
Court Street
Keefer M. Koogle
East Second St
Sunrise Villa
Gas House Pike
City Walter
Keefer
Koogle
Magnolia Ave
United States
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Warnie Fahery
Chuety Street
Waynesbury
A. W. Stoner
Noau BE
Cramer & Son
City Homes
Ees Watt
Lungalow
West Auction
Wurther
Noah E Chamek
Court
St Fredericy
Mad
Wilson
S. Carnes
Ick
Winns Beyssalles
Carriag Vavelle
Couidttant
Trork
Silvertown
Qaner
Bagiel Lee
Aneiee Wilson Ave
A. H . Rockwell T
Newilrd
Fred
W. Jewell Lime Kiln
Opera House
Sth
Frederick News-Post
Usu
Ruth
Rene Ramsburg
Wilkersville, Md
Reinard
Idals
Cramer
Ftudiel
Weite
Martin’s
J. M. Sing
Tome, Ou
Walnalise
Care News- Post
Landis Jewelry
South Market
Calf Rees
Bath
Ard
Appir Goh Magnon Avenue
Aung
Ian
West Third St
Market St
Miamet Apousoi Dagr
Phare
Kent
Potts & Griffin
Potts & Griffin Phone
N. Court
Real Estate and General Insurance
KEY Chev. Sales, Inc
John RO Cheatham
XEY Chevrolet Sales Inc
Rederim
Cherges
Costa
Peoples Finance. CO
Ta Home Smt Loan Co
North Court St
Baer Bros
East Patrick, Street
Chilton Greetings Co
Essex
Dept
Boston
Maas
Holter
Robert
Jogusekeeder
Rush Lewis
Staub
Lybh
Wood-Byrne Farm
Seneca
Mid
A. C. Whitmore
Glade
Valley Bakery
Frederick Ladiesburg
Creagerstown
Walkersville High School
NA ' S Co
Walkersyike Md
Avery ‘Lowell Tire Co
Elks Club
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