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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1942
Page
3
Sharon and the spy Goodwin flee into a secluded mountain retreat, where he plans to hide and betray. Tom Stafford’s pursuers close in as Sharon overhears plans to trap and silence her. The Countess counts on nocturnal help as the ravine looms and a window offers a fragile chance.
Wind whipped flames destroyed the $25,000 administration building of Basic Magnesium Plant Inc in Las Vegas. The $63,000,000 Defense Plant project, slated to start magnesium production for warplanes by June 1, remains under repair with no injuries. Contractor Lawrence G McNeil suspects sabotage, noting the fire began in a windy corner. Five thousand workers were on site in late May. other structures endured damage and production aims proceed.
A formal dance by the Hood College Athletic Association runs 8 30 to 12 30 in Meyran Hall with Joe Stephens and his orchestra. Guests include President Henry L. Stahr, Miss Marion G. Smith, Miss Jane Simon, and chaperones. An informal barn party is also planned with square dancing led by Miss Barbara Feiker. A Hood College Dance Club recital follows on Friday March 13 in Brodbeck Hall featuring modern dances and original music by Eleanor Eichelberger.
The Treasury Department releases a savings yardstick for 48 million workers to boost war financing through Defense Savings Bonds. Secretary Morgenthau calls the plan essential as families with dependents may struggle to meet the suggested rates, outlining income group targets and the number of earners in each bracket.
Frederick area notices cover lectures by Dr Shimer and Paul Bralsted plus plans for a Thurmont Lions charter night with Theodore McKeidin as speaker. Garden Club meets at Miss Virginia Miller 731 North Market street to discuss conservation. Social gatherings include bridge and 500 at Old Homestead, and announcements of servicemen leaving for Meade. Shiney Louise Keeney born to Mr and Mrs Harold Keeney.
Washington reports John L. Lewis and dairy farmers from New York and Michigan outlined a campaign to organize milk producers nationwide with up to 3 000 000 members. The group seeks cost of production reforms and fair farm labor returns, aiming for independence under United Mine Workers leadership and citing past CIO-scale unity.
The Maryland Defense Council Women’s Committee plans a next week house to house survey in Frederick to gauge how many evacuees can be housed if Baltimore and Washington residents are displaced and to assess accommodation for workers should a defense industry move in. Hood College students will canvass with help from volunteers and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Francis Scott Key Hotel hosts an evening with the Children’s Aid Society staff led by Executive Secretary Mrs. Roderick. Staff members listed include Mrs. G Plitt Von Eift Jr and Miss Helen Snoul fer among others. John T. Best, city street superintendent, marks a birthday. A son was born Friday at Schnauffer Hospital Brunswick to Mr and Mrs Thomas RB Green Point of Rocks. Mother and son reported doing nicely. Dr and Mrs M J W White and children Doris Jack and Gordon Osler of Luray VA and Dr
White's sister Mrs E M Albright of Norfolk Virginia and Rev J W Briscoe host Sunday in Urbana. Dr White, Briscoe's brother, has been called for Army service. North Carolina cigarette plants exceed the output of the other twenty-three facilities in nine states combined.
Officers for the Frederick Community Chest were elected at the annual board meeting held Friday at the Federated Charities building. Dr. Henry I. Stahr was re-elected president. Roger B. Wolfe and William T. De Laplainte were named first and second vice presidents. Robert L. Smith as secretary. Willan D. Zimmerman as liner. executive committee includes Holmes D. Baker James M. Gambrill Jr Mrs. Dorothy F. McBride and Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee. publicity director is Dela plaine. social service exchange director is McBride. budget committee to be chosen by Stahr Newman Wilson and Baker. Mrs. Marjorie S. Kline retained as office secretary and secretary of the Social Service exchange. meeting announced for Philadelphia March 26 27 and 28 with mid eastern conference chests and councils. Plans for the annual campaign to follow.
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