Start Now To Make Post War Plans Says Major Vennell
Maj. H L Vennell chief of the Ammunition Section in Philadelphia Ordnance District urged the Frederick County Committee for Economics Development to prepare now for postwar problems. He warned of potential contraction in contracts, Cancelled 8 300 government contracts by last August 31, and cited a looming job market. He praised the Navy and called for broader CEO activity in big cities. The anniversary dinner also highlighted reports by Schell and Smith on manufacturing, construction, and services, with new members introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Committee For Economics Development
Francis Scott Key
Maj
H. L. Vennell
Termination Branch
Philadelphia Ordnance District
Maj. Vennell
William B. Leichert
John Edw. Schell, Jr
Action
Robert L. Smith
Roger B. Wolfe
Holmes D. Baker
Alfred R. Bolz
William F. Sauer
Israel Halpern
Samuel 5. Johnston
W. C. Neely
Harry J. Leichert, Jr
United States
Vennell
Europe
Japan
CED
Leichert
Frederick County
Schell
Leacock Dies in Toronto After Illness
Stephen B. Leacock Canadian economist and humorist dies in Toronto General Hospital after several weeks of illness.
Soldier Shipley stationed in Southwest Pacific area
Pvt. Shipley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Shipley of Damascus, is stationed in the Southwest Pacific region. His wife lives with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Geisbert, at 1 Frederick Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Shipley
Walker Shipley
Damascus
Southwest Pacific Area
R. F. Geisbert
Frederick Avenue
Allied Bombers Hit Multiple Jap Bases in Pacific Raids
Allied headquarters reported 292 tons of explosives dropped on Japanese bases around the Bismarck Sea area, with raids on Kavieng New Ireland Rabaul Bougainville and Wewak Hansa Bay and Dutch New Guinea. The month’s total near 2,500 tons reduced air and supply operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Southwest Pacific
Bismarck Sea
Kavieng
New Treland
Rabaul
New Britain
Bougainville Island
Solomons
Wewak
Hansa Bay
New Guinea
NewGuinea
South Pacific
Torokina
Bougainville
Kaimana
Dutch New Guinea
Drops His Appeal And Begins Term In Cut
Rockville March 28 Dropping his appeal from a Montgomery County sentence of one year in the House of Correction Donald R Ramsburg Frederick taxi driver late this afternoon surrendered himself to his bondsmen through Sheriff Watts Farmer here for transportation to Jessups to commence his term Ramsburg was convicted of assault and battery on Mrs Doris Vroman Hagestown February 3 while the complainant was a passenger in a taxi en route from Frederick to Washington The assault occurred near Gaithersburg January 28 He had been at liberty on 500 bond since shortly after his arrest in Frederick on warrants of Montgomery County Police His bail supplied by professional bondsmen was continued February 3 when through his attorney E Austin James Frederick the defendant appealed from the sentence of Trial Magistrate Donald Delashmutt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Montgomery County
House of Correction
Donald R. Ramsburg
Frederick
Watts Farmer
Jessups
Ramsburg
Doris Vroman
Hagerstown
Washington
Gaithersburg
Liberty
E. Austin James Frederick
Donald Delashmutt
Women Discuss County Budget at League Meeting
Members of the League of Women Voters gathered at the Y M C A to review Frederick County budget and welfare expenditures. Critics praised higher revenue from state institutions, urged voucher receipts, and questioned deputy staffing while supporting home teaching for handicapped children and school cafeteria profits. Nominees named to committee. state league meeting set for April 18 in Baltimore with candidates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Frederick County
William C. Roderick
Kent Nicodemus
Emma French
Sheriff's Office
Children’s Aid Society
Nigademus
Vroma
French
Roads Board
M. BR. Etchison
Calvin JE. Schildknecht
Miss French
Hazel Lewis
League
Lewis
State League
Stafford Hotel
Baltimore
Montgomery Warns Of Spring Brush Fires
Annapolis March 28 State Forester Joseph F. Kaylor praised a Montgomery County notice warning against spring brush fires. The county urged caution in burning leaves grass and brush as manpower shortages strain local fire companies. The notice cites a misdemeanor for fires escaping premises and fines up to 100 or imprisonment up to one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Joseph F. Kaylor
Montgomery County
State Department of F and Parks
Kaylor
Peddicord Serves in Philadelphia Pa Family Details
In Philadelphia Pvt. Peddicord son of Mr and Mrs W A Peddicord Frederick Route 1 is stationed in Philadelphia Pa His wife and young daughter Gloria reside with his wife's parents Mr and Mrs R F Geisbert 1 Frederick avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Peddicord
W. A. Peddicord
Frederick
Philadelphia
Gloria
R. F. Geisbert
Frederick Avenue
Democrats win Oklahoma Second District special election
In Muskogee Oklahoma on March 28 Democrats captured the Second District seat with W G Stigler polling 20193 to 17771 for E O Clark amid scattered unreported precincts. The result marks the Roosevelts party third win in 11 such elections since 1942 while turnout was light around an estimated 45000 votes.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
W. G. Stigler
E. O. Clark
Stigler
The
American Legion
State Senate
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Ed H. Moore
Clark
Barkley
Moore
Orphans Court Orders Framing Issues By April 18 In Staley Case
The Orphans Court directed caveator Grayson H. Staley to frame issues regarding the will of Charles A. Staley and transmit them to the Circuit Court by April 18. A 10 a.m. hearing was set to frame issues after executor Irving E. Staley filed an answer denying the caveator’s allegations. The caveator claimed the will was unsigned, not read, procured by fraud and undue influence, and that the maker was not of sound mind. The Reich estate and other probate actions are noted with asset tallies and distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Grayson H. Staley
Charles A. Staley
Circuit Court
Irving E. Staley
W. Jerome Offutt
Holden S. Felton
Reich
Parsons Newman
Benjamin F. Reich
Alice Umberger
George Blumenauer
Vernon T Watkins
William R. Quynn
Harriet M. Bowers
Treasury
Elmer D. Wetzel
Samuel Wetzel
Sherman P. Bowers
Large Decline In State Forest Fires
Baltimore reports a 73 percent drop in Maryland forest fires in the first three months of 1944 from the year before. By late March 1944 there were 83 fires burning 366 acres, with the largest only 25 acres. Fire-control chief H C Buckingham credited new trash burning limits enabling burning only 4 PM to midnight, railroad debris clearance, and two way radio in patrol cars for faster alert and improved fire control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
H. C. Buckingham
State Department of Forests and Parks
Buckingham
Baltimore Ranks Second in Red Cross Oversubscription
Baltimore stood second nationally in Red Cross campaign oversubscription with 2,632,262 dollars raised, reaching 1035 percent of its quota. A Red Cross spokesman contrasted this with the national city average of 63 percent. Milwaukee led the nation at 108 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Balltimore
Red Cross
Milwaukee
Attacks By Russian Press On Vatican Not Aiding War Effort
Rev. William F. Sauer told Kiwanis Club listeners that Russian press attacks on the Vatican harm the war effort and misrepresent the pope. He contrasted Christian rights with Communism, defended Vatican against pro Fascist charges, and noted Russia’s arms sales to the Axis during Italy’s actions against France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
William F. Sauer
St. John’s Catholic Church
Russia
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Church
Father Sauer
Italy
France
Axis
Stalin
Walter F. Zeigler
Francis B. Sappington
B. W. Meeks
Bids To Enlarge Water Plant Opened Tonight
City officials expect bids tonight for enlarging the Singa pore filtration plant as studies continue. Only one sealed proposal arrived on Tuesday and bids will be opened at City Hall by the Mayor and Aldermen. Officials foresee a delay before any contract is awarded due to wartime conditions and bid canvassing. Engineering firms have obtained 28 specification sets and a dozen contractors secured them. Work could start ten days after contract award, with contractors ready to begin then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Jinkerson to Lead Brunswick Revival at First Church of God
Evangelist R Jinkerson of Decatur will conduct a three week revival at Brunswick First Church of God starting April 2 at 7 45 p m Assisted by pastor Rev John H Myers the event runs evenings for the period and seeks to draw attendees from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi. R. Jinkerson
Decatur, Jr
Roosevelt Says He Has Bronchitis Three Weeks
President Roosevelt disclosed he has had bronchitis for three weeks and visited Naval Medical Center for x rays. He spent much time away from the office but said he feels fine and that the illness is not very serious. He cautioned against sensational headlines despite the health issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Naval Medical Center
38 Countians Are Called By Board No. 2
Draft Board Two issued pre-induction notices for 38 local men in the 18 to 26 age group under a new manpower directive lowering 2-A and 2-B deferments. The list includes Ray Howard Ridenour and Ralph Leonard Hatter among others from Baltimore to Frederick and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Board Two
Selective Service
Ray Howard Ridenour
Edgar Richard Long
John Theodore Flock
Rt. 1
Myersville
Glenn William Groshon
Keymar
Harry Bernard Rippeon
Woodsboro
Ernest Calvin Colbert
Ralph Leonard Hatter
Sabillasville
Harry Marehall Swope
Middletown
Earl W. Gilbert
Guy Wilbur Boller, Jr
Gaither
Ralph Eugene Sshroyer
Melvin Quentin Dixon
Motterave
Frederick
Earl Thomas Rippeon
Market St
Marion Uriah Lawson
8Th St
Charles Francis Holtz
Robert Francis Mick
Preston Hamilton Lawson
New Market
Austin Franklin MclKenzie
Rt. 5
Wilson Irving Hoffman
Libertytown
Russell Clinton Buffington
RFC
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Pheves
General
Churchill
Dwight D. Elsenne
England
Pvt
Samuel H. Shipley
Socialist Labor Party
Montgomery
James E. Peddicord
Thomas E. Dewey
Pearl Harbor
Staley
Delphey’s
W. Patrick St
Blanks
Hitler
Kur
Detroit
Theresa Behrens
Center
Behrens
W.C. A
NBA Telephoto
Frederick 5
South Market
C.E. Cline & Son Funeral
Coats
Hendrickson
Allen
Burall’s
C. C. Carty’s
East Patrick
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