Prisoner of War Zecher Reported Safe by German Broadcast
A Middletown boy Pvt Lyndon Zecher, missing then prisoner since February 20, is said to be alive and well in a German camp based on Berlin shortwave broadcasts July 20. His mother Mrs Nora Zecher of Hagerstown received letters from relatives who heard the message, while Zecher’s fiancé Miss Eleanor Harpaugh and cousin Edith Hansen confirm other details. The family seeks a reliable channel via Switzerland to forward letters. authorities warn travel times may span months. Zecher, who joined the service in 1941, was active in YMCS and Red Cross work in Hagerstown and is remembered as a well-known local athlete and craftsman.
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Fairground Avenue
Hagerstown
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Halifax
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Rockford
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Germany
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Will Evens
Lindon
YMOC
Red Cross
Burials and Local Notices From Emmitsburg Area
Residents and relatives gather for funeral services. Mrs Tokar, long resident at Ballimaer, and her daughter Christine Tokar are mentioned. Four soldiers listed with units and records. Irwin returns from Fort Knox for a home visit. An annual St Josephs church fair is noted, with plans for tea and serving hours.
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Fort Knox
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California
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Washington, DC
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West Mayn Street
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Mt Saint Marys College
Frances Rowe
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Washington DC
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West Main Street
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Batavioré
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South Seon Avenue
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Community Notes Show Visits Across Counties
Lovettsville residents and neighbors from Harrisonburg and Washington state a weekend of family visits. Mrs Hickman and daughter Doroth joined relatives, while Miss Grove and Mr Frakes’ family were mentioned in passing. Mrs Rupert remains in Washington for eye treatment and is described as very much improved.
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Hibert Rupert
Washington
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Union Bridge Union Brides Readings and Visits to Church
A report from Union Bridge recounts Sunday school classes at Union Bridge Methodist church, with families and friends gathering in the grove for refreshments after services. The piece notes illnesses, visits, and guests including Mrs Allenwaite of Rex Wendell Allen Townsville and various townspeople, plus a Rotary Club history mention and a reference to a local hospital patient recovering from illness.
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Public General Laws on Parole and Commutation Provisions
The text outlines general law provisions for parole, conditional commutation, and related pleas. It references authority, standards for eligibility, and procedures for evaluating prisoners for release, with emphasis on state courts and departments overseeing parole and related penalties. The document discusses eligibility, prerequisites, and the relationship of parole to other forms of clemency under state law.
War Powers and Emergency Measures for Maryland
The document outlines emergency powers for the Governor of Maryland during wartime. It authorizes cooperation with federal authorities, directs state agencies to aid the war effort, and sets procedures for implementing Military and Defense actions. It emphasizes rapid response, appropriation for necessary services, and protections of state property and safety.
Maryland Defense Council mobilizes state agencies for wartime civilian protection
The Maryland Council of Defense and local authorities are empowered to mobilize county and municipal agencies, volunteers, and resources to support the war effort. They may requisition equipment, supplies, and personnel, coordinate with federal agencies, and enforce protective orders to safeguard civilians and infrastructure during hostilities.
Public General Laws on State Aid and Fire Department Powers
The act empowers state and political subdivisions to render outside aid, allocate equipment and personnel, reimburse salaries, and permit temporary transfers to or from the United States armed forces. It sets liability limits for damages, outlines compensation for substitute firemen, and allows property leases or loans to promote welfare. Penalties impose fines up to 500 dollars or up to one year imprisonment for violations, with courts and justices of the peace handling offenses, and declares the act an expansion of state police powers for defense and safety.
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Maryland Statutory Revisions on Attachments and Income Tax
A Maryland General Assembly act repeals and reenacts sections on wage attachments and income tax. It broadens exemptions for wages, adds new subsections to Article 81 on income tax, and details lien and collection provisions. The measure aims to modernize enforcement while preserving state needs.
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