Frederick Mother of 20 Children Has Four Sons in Army
Mrs. Mary Kline DeGrange of Frederick claims a unique wartime distinction as a mother with four sons in the Army. Three more are expected to be called, with two already undergoing examinations, as her 20 children cope with the nation’s service demands.
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Frederick
War Mothers of America
Mary Kline DeGrange
East Fifth Street
Richard Woodrow
Melvin Arthur
Merle Douglass
Richard
Melvin
Merle
Georgia
Samuel Lee DeGrange
Earl Myers
Marshall Randolph
Charles, Jr
Elwood
New State Guard
Charles Albert DeGrange
Nervous Response to Radio Ads Sparks Audience Backlash
The August Reader's Digest decries jarring radio commercials that forcefully push halitosis, varicose veins, and pills on listeners. It notes insistent, unnatural voices and scenes of a family turning off the radio in disgust, praising ads that are humorous or dignified and mentioning Red Barber and Jack Benny.
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Reader's Digest
Digest
Red Barber
Jack Benny
Digest urges listeners to push for mature radio advertising
The Digest notes that a well known musical plagiary has been butchered by imitators. It declares radio is young and urges listeners to protest loudly to help its advertising grow up.
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Digest
The
Draft Calls Must Be Filled By Boards Amid Policy Change
Frederick County draft boards say yesterday’s amended dependency policy is drastic and enables calls of dependents for induction. Officials note boards will review 3-A dependents not bona fide residents and revisit 4-B if calls remain short, with medical testimony eyed to drive reclassifications.
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Selective Service
Frederick County
Uncle Sam
Frederick Board
Won’t Reveal Second Front Intentions Across Atlantic Debate
London report notes pressure from both sides for a quick second European front to ease German strain on Russia. Sir Stafford Cripps says the government may consider such an operation but will not reveal secrets publicly or to Parliament. Bevan presses for reassurance while Cripps defends secrecy citing vital safety concerns. Night pasturing of farm horses noted for boosting work capacity.
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London
Atlantic
Russia
Sir Stafford Cripps
Sir Stafford
Brees
House of Commons
Stafford
Commons
Aneurin Bevan
Agreement Recorded for West South Street Property Sale
An agreement of sale is recorded for 2156 West South Street from Rose FP and Rose E Meister to Mr and Mrs Donald B Rice. The sale price is 4225 with possession to be given. September 1.
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West South Street
Rose FP
Rose E. Meister
Donald B. Rice
Freight Trains Flood Pittsburgh Rail Corridor
About 500 freight trains pass through the Pittsburgh area each day, averaging more than 20 trains per hour. The high traffic highlights the region’s busy rail network and its role in regional commerce.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
Few Candidates in Brunswick Mayor Race Aheads filing deadline
With the filing deadline near, Brunswick officials report no opposition yet for mayor EF E Bowers Sr and a possible run by Ernest L Main remains uncertain. Three council seats show no challengers in the August 3 election while Bowers resigns to pursue mayoralty and a three-way contest emerges for the third ward seat.
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EF. E. Bowers
Brunswick
W. Claude Lutman
Ernest L. Main
Iain
Tiice
Paul J. Moler
William C. Nuce
Stanley T. Wirts
Women urge capable candidates to run for delegate seats
The League of Women Voters appeals to Frederick County citizens to volunteer able men and women for the General Assembly as parties avoid primary battles. Incumbents file and potential candidates emerge in both parties with names from Frederick and surrounding towns. The league notes it is customary for leaders to draft candidates and urges qualified locals to step forward for state and county governance.
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House of Delegates
League of Women Voters
Frederick County
General Assembly
Herbert R. O’conor
Howard W. Jackson
Baltimore
Senate
House
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
J. Teson Lee
O'Conor
Gary L. Utterback
W. Jerome Offutt
Richard E. Zimmerman
Charles S. Houck, Jr
Gail L. Catshall
Woodsboro
George C. K. Rhoderick
Middletown
L. Hubert Derr
Monrovia
Jacob R. Ramsburg
This City
Harold A. Frushour
Braddock Heights
Ramsburg
David G. Everhart, Sr
John B. Funk
Brunswick
The
League
Local Notes From Germantown and Nearby Areas
Germantown reports Mr. Ralph Benson away on a business trip to Canada. Miss Betty Dutrow of Hyatte town visited Mrs. Joseph Snyder. Pvt. Richard Seaman of Indian Town Gap Pa was home for the weekend. Miss Gloria Benson visits Baltimore. Friends of Mrs. Julia Bowman,
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Germantown
Ralph Benson
Canada
Betty Dutrow
Hyattetown
Joseph Snyder
Pvt
Richard Seaman
Indian Town Gap
Gloria Benson
Baltimore
Julia Bowman
Miss Kathleen Benson’s Washington Visit Noted
il. are glad to hear she is improving. Neelsville C. E. Society attended a conference at Hyattstows Sunday night. Miss Kathleen Benson is visiting in Washington, D.C.
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Neelsville C. E. Society
Hyattstows
Kathleen Benson
Washington, D.C
Hine Family Holds Eighth Annual Braddock Heights Reunion
Seventy one members gathered July 19 for the Hine family's eighth annual reunion at Braddock Heights. Officers elected for 1943 include President Mrs. C. L. Hine, Vice President Mrs. D. H. Fry, Secretaries Mrs. C. C. Roderick, Mrs. Lee Normine, and Miss Evelyn Hine. Prizes awarded to youngest member and to families with full attendance.
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Hine
Braddock Heights
C. L. Hine
D. H. Fry
C. C. Roderick
Lee Normine
Evelyn Hine
Amethyst Beliefs Said To Aid Sleep and Victory
A superstition holds that the amethyst dispels sleep sharpens the mind aids sobriety lends victory to soldiers and protects against sorcery. The claim appears in a historical discussion of gem lore and its reputed powers.
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