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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
6
Middletown reports latest Inter Church League standings with teams including Brethren Beth Sholom Presbyterian Grace Reformed Baptist St John’s Methodist Lutheran Buckerstown and more. Scores show St John’s 3 Methodist 0 and St John’s 7 Methodist 3 plus Buckerstown 2 with Presbyterian vs Methodist and Lutheran vs Grace Reformed on Tuesday.
Court actions list transfers of property to Gilmore R Flautt and wife by administrator Charles McC Mathias for $3. Isadore Wilkins transfers to Richard W Van Sant and wife for $10. Marriage license data shows Harry Darby of Beallsville and bride Edith Tinney, plus David Hamilton Brown and a second partner, with ages and residences. Additional entries cover other couples: Edward Bessie Virginia Lee, David D Oland and Hilda Mae McGowan, with locations in Frederick area.
The article notes many power hitters like Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio have joined the service, signaling a pitcher’s season. Fonseca suggests smart managers use a loaded bullpen and spring practice to sharpen hitters’ eye while limited exhibition games reduce batter readiness. He observes pitchers around the country nearing form as hitters face disruption.
The Phillies office buzzes with proposed deals as managers and rivals trade suggestions. Pirates seek Danny Litwhiler with Mau rice Van Robays likely, while Giants eye Babe Dahlgren and Reds covet Litwhiler. Harris finalizes two contracts and plans camp in Hershey as Cox sale looms.
Frederick Athletic Club defeated the Minute Men 43 to 26 in a battle at Damascus. YMCA Wolfpack lost to the Highschoolers 28 to 18. Mrs John Null of 245 East Church Street was taken to Frederick City Hospital in critical condition. visitors are not permitted.
The American League promotional director says pitchers will be in good condition when they report, citing daily workouts and star names like Spud Chandler and John Murphy. He notes pitchers had an excellent season with many shutouts and will continue strong this year.
The Brunswick district forms the Brunswick Potomac Rod and Gun Club with about a hundred members. B. Lee Feete is president, Glenn M. Goode vice president, J act Shry secretary, Prof Arvin Jones assistant secretary, Dr K Watson treasurer. Directors include W E Dixon E Lee Nuse William B Gross J Luther Malone Arthur F Hightman Alfred Harris Vernon O Decker J G McCollister. Committees appointed for membership entertainment pollution conservation legislation publicity auditors.
James H. Falk reports complete county organization for the Red Cross War Fund drive with a $12 000 quota outside Frederick City. Woodville is the latest district to report, with solicitors named for Prospect and Woodville and Plane No Four. Falk notes county contributions are arriving in satisfactory numbers but wartime transport and large local duties slow final tallies.
Washington reports a Liberty ship to be contracted at Bethlehem Fairfield ship yards will be named the Governor Albert Ritchie. Samuel D. Schell, executive director of the Maritime Commission, says the vessel will launch in about two months. A sponsor is not yet chosen, but a relative of the late governor is likely to be the donor.
Second Class Petty Officer Benjamin Winfred Anderson recalls his five months in the Solomons during the height of the fighting. He notes joining the Short Smarter Club for crossing the ocean, plus souvenirs from battles with non resistent Japs. He arrived last September and had previously worked at the Tivoli Theatre in Frederick before enlisting in May 1941.
Two representatives from Frederick and one from Westminster join 24 members in a Maryland Poultry Advisory Council meeting at College Park to discuss methods to boost egg and poultry production during the national emergency. Dr. M A Jull heads the Maryland poultry department and invites attendees for a one day session. Vincent Rogers of Vineland Farm Peter W Chichester of Dietrich and Gambrill and Homer Sackett of Westminster are listed among the participants.
Two large public sales Wednesday drew over 2,000 attendees at the Frank N. Stauffer sale near Walkersville. Horses topped at 205 dollars, a pair at 530, a two year old colt 150, riding horse 175, yearling colts 100, cows and calves strong with a 344 cow with calf, bull 155, heifers 80 to 195. Shoats peaked at 17, hogs 12 to 17, sow with seven pigs 93. Farm gear sold well with hay loader 250, side delivery rake 255, ensilage cutter 382, bar-shear plow 142, double show harness 140. Clerks Raymond L. Kelly and Alvie M. Etzler noted the sale as among the largest recently. over 5,000 from the late John W. Baker sale at the Poole farm near New Windsor. Auctioneers Sterling Blackston and Earl Hoff. clerks W. Lee Hoke and Howard Cantwell. A hayloader 283.50, stock bull 172, top horse about 150, cows average 160. Real estate changes hands in New Windsor with P. Q. Roop reporting a six-
Public sale of real estate Lot No 13 at 66 Main St Middletown Frederick County Maryland with 330 ft depth and a two story frame house, water electricity and outbuildings. Personal property including mirrors diamonds stock certificates and household goods to be sold as part of the Mary G Boileau estate. Sale set for March 25 1943 with cash terms and 5000 deposit. possession after court ratification.
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