Lieut Herbert Cleared Plane Over Germany
Lieut Herbert, son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Herbert from Virginia Beach was said to have bailed out after his Liberator was hit over Germany on May 19. An unidentified pilot who trained with him reported Herbert cleared his ship and opened his parachute before the crew could regain control. Official notices had him listed as missing. Herbert had completed at least five missions.
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Lloyd H. Herbert
Harry H. Herbert
East South Street
Anna Margaret Herbert
Virginia Beach
Germany
Lieut. Herbert
England
Lieut
Herbert
Pennsylvania
Europe
Third Quarter Gasoline Ration Coupons Ready
Frederick County farmers fleet truck owners and taxicab operators may obtain their third quarter gasoline ration coupons if they hold 1944 Certificates of War Necessity. Offices open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Ration books should be collected promptly to avoid cancellation and record transfer to the Office of Defense Transportation.
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Frederick County
OPA
Office of Defense Transportation
Marble Tournament Final in Baker Park
The finals of a lively marble tournament were held at Baker Park near the band shell Thursday evening under playground supervisor Mrs. Helma H. Bowers and a Jaycees committee including James M. Etchison George E. Bonnell and Paul W. Strine. Winners with knuckled glass spheres were Bernard QO. Wright first earning seventy five cents in War Savings Stamps Bernard W. Stitely second earning fifty cents and Louis N. Cole III third earning twenty five cents in War Savings Stamps. The Jaycees praised Frederick's youngsters for fair play and adherence to the rules.
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Baker Park
Band Shell
Helma H. Bowers
Chamber of Commerce
James M. Etchison
George E. Bonnell
Paul W. Strine
Bernard QO. Wright
Bernard W. Stitely
Louis N. Cole
Jaycees
Frederick
Field Day in the Navy Mirrors Civil Spring Cleaning
The text explains that Field Day is a general cleanup before inspections when all available personnel work hard to remove dust and dirt. Officers in white gloves may inspect lockers and personal appearance for tidiness, and extra duty chances depend on cleanliness.
Moira Hastings Hidden Passage Near Candlewood Cove
Dirk and Spring pursue Moira through Moonlit Candlewood. Footprints, a back stair light, and a moss covered hinge reveal a secret door beneath a mound. Dirk uncovers a small wooden hatch leading to an unseen funnel room.
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Spring
Dirk
Moira
Farmers Well Ahead In Seasonal Work
County Agent Henry R and Shoemaker reports farmers are ahead on seasonal tasks due to long family hours. Corn looks excellent, wheat and barley vary, harvest may be tougher but yields likely above average. Army worm activity confirmed limited. beetles emerge soon and require individual, timely control with sprays or traps. Traps can reduce beetle numbers substantially when used with sprays. leases available from 10 county stations.
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Henry R& Shoemaker
Whiskey On Shelves Of Baltimore Stores
Baltimore stores stocked whiskey today after Tuesday's announcement that distillers would produce whiskey in August. Retailers and wholesalers remained cautious awaiting further clarification from Washington, with a distillery representative noting restraint until news is clearer.
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Baltimore
Washington
Meander From Asia Minor and Local Community Notes
The article notes how whiskey quotas may change during a grace period and how dealers expect stock movement if more whiskey arrives. It also covers a Lutheran Sunday school class meeting with devotional leadership, gifts, and refreshments, plus an etymology note on the word meander from Asia Minor and a remark on Venus brightness when crescent.
Davidge Will Case Set For Monday in Equity Court
Trial of issues in the Robert H. Davidge will case begins next Monday after summons for 21 witnesses. Estate of the late Frederick Davidge, a New York typewriter dealer, has prompted competing wills by Roberta Baumgardner and Marjorie David Mannix. The court sustained Mannix's demurrer to Baumgardner's suit, admitted Mannix’s will to probate, and allowed an amended complaint filed January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Davidge
Equity Court
Frederick
Roberta V. Baumgardner
Marjorie David Mannix
Brooklyn
Frederick county residents voice dry or normal summer outlook
Six residents from Frederick County express varied views on this summer's rainfall and crop prospects amid recent drouth concerns. While some areas report good conditions, others fear another dry season as several farmers note past cold and drought hardships. Also reported is the War Department notice that Pvt Charles Neill Baylor Jr. is missing in action in Italy since May 31 and Staff Sgt Herbert E. Shatzer is missing in action over France since June 6.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Charles Neill Baylor, Jr
C. Neill Baylor
The
Morning Herald
Estelle A. Baylor
Italy
War Department
Young Baylor
Hagerstown High School
Herbert E. Shatzer
George BR. Shatzer
France
Run Dead Heat at West Virginia Charity Turf Show
A dead-heat finish occurred among Galt Davis Fox Meadow Corbin and Bowman's Navigation in a four and one half furlong race on a Thursday card for Army and Navy relief and West Virginia charities. Fox Meadow paid 16 20 across the board while Meysah paid 31 40 to win the second race and Turncoat took the opener at 5 mutuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Toan
Galt Davis
Fox Meadow
Corbin
Bowman
Navigation
Army and Navy Relief
West Virginia
J. E. Hughes
le$ Snyder
Meysah
L. S. Crowell
Service Company Member Cited in Mediterranean Supply Network
Private Walter E. Sherald son of Allen Sherald of 405 North Market Street is described as a member of a service company that controls extensive Mediterranean supply and equipment depots according to an official Mediterranean announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Sherald
Allen Sherald
North Market Street
Tomato Prospects Fair in Maryland on dry weather
Maryland tomato prospects are only fair due to dry weather. General truck crop growth in the last two weeks has been only moderately favorable, according to the Bureau of Economies of the U S Department of Agriculture.
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College Park
Maryland
Bureau ‘of Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Gulls cause tire damage along East Coast highways
Sea gulls along the East Coast perch over highways and drop shells on pavement to crack them, creating tire hazards for motorists. Authorities note the problem increases tire wear and potential blowouts during peak driving seasons.
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United States
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