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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1944

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3

Nurses Aides Finish Course in Frederick Red Cross

The Frederick Red Cross Nurse's Aide Corps capped its third class Sunday, enlarging to 36 active members trained to assist in hospitals. Eleven graduates received certificates in the Francis Scott Key hotel as Dr. B O Thomas presided. they pledge 150 hours of voluntary service at Frederick City Hospital next year. A fall class is planned with enrollment info at the Key Hotel workroom. Enduring names include Mrs Ed gar Castle of Middletown and Mrs Se ward R Kresge of Lewistown among new aides.

Frederick Red Cross Francis Scott Key Hotel B. O. Thomas Reginald Biser R. N Red Cross Edgar Castle Middletown Seward R. Kresge Lewistown Alexander A. Arris Raymond Gordon Paul Horton Austin FE. Kemp Louis V. Keyser William Martin Allen G. Quynn Joseph Skelly C. Thomas Summers Frederick

Bequests Made In Will Of Miss Emma Lamar

Miss Emma Lamar of Braddock Heights probate shows bequests to Reformed churches at Wolfsville Cavetown Boonsboro and cemetery upkeep plus two homes in Baltimore and Washington. Estate valued under 1000 dollars, sister Angela to inherit life interest then cash. executor H Fer DeLauter to pay collateral taxes. will dated February 2 1926.

Emma Lamar Braddock Heights Miss Lamar Angela Reformed Church Wolfsville Cavetown Washington County Boonsboro Baltimore Aged Women's Home West Lexington Street Washington H. Kieffer DeLauter E. Austin James Ralph E. Schroeder

Temperature High At 83 As Drought Presses Crops

Farmers and gardeners faced delayed planting as temperatures reached 83 degrees for a second day. Overnight, the low held at 33 degrees, up 12 degrees from Monday morning. A water safety instructor course will be held at the local YMCA next week, announced by Alvin G. Quinn of the Frederick county Red Cross. Joseph Copper of the National Red Cross staff will teach. open to graduates 17 or older. Registration is at Red Cross headquarters and at the YMCA. Cork is used for cartridge plugs and war equipment. A Turkish bath custom predates white settlement.

Y.M.C.A Alvin G. Quinn Frederick County Red Cross Joseph Copper National Red Cross North Court Street M.C.A

Brothers In Air Corps Missing in North Africa

War Department telegram reports Tech Sergeant Bill Andrews missing in North Africa since April 20. He enlisted January 1941 and recently served as airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps. His brother Howard, in England, enlisted November 1940 and served along the Eastern seaboard. Their mother is Mrs Mae Andrews of Monrovia.

Tech Bill” Andrews North African War Department Annabelle L. Andrews Pearl Army States Army Air Corps Howard H. Andrews England Seaboard Andrews Mae Andrews Monrovia

Personal notices of military service and local events

James N Kinna of Knoxville promoted to Technician Fifth Grade at Camp Crowder Missouri. Clotilda Mateny of Frederik has lettered in eight athletic activities at the University of Maryland. Stam baughs announce birth of Alice Grace on April 28 weighing ten pounds. Lieutenant Richard M Radcliffe stationed in India. William A Bussard promoted in the Seabees and stationed in Hawaii. Norman R Stoneland family moved to Route 3 near Hagerstown. Norris family visits sons in service. Wallace Norris and Adrean S Norris listed with Fort Benning and Camp Lejeune assignments. Russell E Roberts MP in the Mediterranean theater. Harvey R McCutchen in preinvasion maneuvers in Northern Ireland. Warren P E Smith completed boat training at Great Lakes and assigned to Pacific sea duty. Millard W Hickman Jr completed basic engineering and advances to engineering. to Richmond VA. Robert F Kreh observes 24th birthday. Anne Landauer initiates into Hood College Dance Club. Elmer B Gouker arrives overseas. Albert V Shafer returns to Camp Swift after furlough. Shafer promoted. Claude L Miller to Pearl Harbor tower crane duties. Frank B Draper returns to Camp Forrest after furlough. Draper listed at 33 727 2 Det 127 A A Gunn Fort Bliss Texas. Edgar L Draper returns from El Paso to Frederick. Cpl Edgar L Draper spending furlough at home. Jackie Knipple struck by car, bruised but not seriously injured. driver not named.

James N. Kinna Knoxville Central Signal Corps Unit Training Center Camp Crowder David I. Kinna Route 1 Clotilda Mateny Frederik J University of Maryland College of Education Miss Mateny 313 West Fifth Street Delta Delta Social Sorority Marvin Lee Stambau Seabees Hawaii Norman R. Stoneland Funkstown Hagerstown Wallace Norris C. H. Norris Mt. Airy Fort Benning Adrean S$. Norris Eng. Co T. C Camp Lejeune N. C Russell E. Roberts East Sixth Street Allied Force Headquarters Catherine Roberts Harvey R. McCutchen Point of Rocks United States Northern Ireland Warren P.E. Smith Great Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill California Pacific Millard W. Hickman, Jr Naval Training School Wentworth Institution Boston Mass Center Street U. S. Naval Training Station Richmond Robert F. Kreh Fairview Avenue Wiliam T. Kreh Anne Landauer Irving M. Landauer Rosemont Avenue Hood College M Landauer Elmer B. Gouker Benjamin Gouker Myersville Sergi Albert V. Shafer Joseph E. Shafer Middletown Camp Swift Texas Elaine Shafer Sandra Lee East Fifth Street Shafer Claude L. Miller U.S. Navy Yard Pearl Harbor Miller Baltimore Frank B. Draper Camp Forrest Tenn Edgar E. Draper W. Patrick Street 139Th Airborne Ener Edgar L. Draper Frederick el Paso Cpl E. Church Street Edgar L&. Draper A. A

Real estate deeds record sales on North Market and Carroll streets

In the clerk's office a deed records the sale of the brick garage at 5-17 North Market Street from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Kline to Monocacy Motors Inc for about $15,500. Another deed shows Nora M. Eyler selling property on the north side of Carroll Street in Thurmont to Beulah M. Weddle for around $4,400.

North Market Street Ralph G. Kline Monocacy Motors, Inc Nora M. Eyler Beulah M. Weddle Carroll Street Thurmont

Lewistown Women's Club Meeting Recaps April Session

The Lewistown Womans Club gathered April 19 at Mrs Clifford Kelle’s Frederick home with Randolph Stull presiding. Members and visitors discussed Peru facts, sewing for the Red Cross, canning sugar applications, and a new member joined. The Pleasant Grove Woman's Club met with Mrs C Vincent Biser hosting, pledges and American Creed observed, donations to Christian Education noted, and canning sugar discussions plus tomato use shared. next meetings planned.

Pwastov Lewistown Womans Club Clifford Kelle Frederick D Atierbank Randolph Stull Clifford Kelly William Martin Viviner Peru Mehrie Ramsburg Red Cross Freda Kratz Nelson Strathernning Rhitland Bover Guy Stull Pleasant Grove James Hahn Jesse Flammerly C. Vincent Biser O. B. Baker

Blu-Lite Taxicabs Ceases Frederick Service

Blu-Lite Taxicabs discontinue service after ten years of operation in Frederick. Owner Franklin E. Baker, now in the Army, authorized his wife to announce the withdrawal of six cabs for the duration of the war. Autos will be sold at a local garage. suspension of the franchise is being sought. A separate lease shows Grayson E Main and wife leasing Middletown post office quarters from the United States government for ten years at 312 dollars per year starting November 17 1943.

North Carolina Franklin E. Baker Frederick Adrawal Baker Grayson E. Main United States Main Street Middletown

Few Fathers Over 20 To Be Called

Washington May 3 reports indicate that about twenty thousand draft deferments may be issued this year Representative Costello of the UDC said the military service should proceed smoothly. He noted that many fathers over 28 are ineligible for deferment and that the Navy and Air Force will need strength as the war effort continues.

Sass Washington Fafa Aviilion Ricence Fional Costello Udc Federy Costello Mentooan Carniser Essendustry Testeiia

Day Students Club Elects New College Officers

A college Day Students Club meeting elected new officers led by president Mr Michsaieth VanFossen and secretary Mr Stine. Miss Evelyn Stup became treasurer Miss Vin Catchean and Miss Andres Cashoway selected as assistants with Prof Leonard chairing the French department and Miss Slip named as a cabinet member. Local notes reference sophomores and drama leadership within the club.

Chute Arthead College Michsaieth VanFossen Chetwise Cilesener Evelyn Stup Tik Mtatives Stineetary Mess Vin Catchean AL AL Andres Cashoway Pegram HL Poourtee ' Peesvee Leonard Boi Ome Esser Lownati Inne Ehib Miss Slip Raeinner Tye Prep Frestia McCutcheon

Verdict Return In Votive Case At Rockville Rally

In a Rockville rally scene lawyers and officials argued over a verdict issued in a prior case. Names cited include Clinton McSherry, Thomas E. Smith, and others as parties in the proceeding.

Thomas E. Smith Toa Clinton McSherry Rockville Hutus i Miles Montgon Bey Cela

Plans for liberated France admin outlined in Commons

London on May 3 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that detailed arrangements for administering liberated France were now in progress. Eisenhower and Brig. Gen. Joseph P. Koenig, head of the French military mission in Britain, are involved.

London Anthony Eden House of Commons France D. Fisenhower Joseph Poerte Koenig Britain

Stock Market Rebound After Moderate Steel Rubber Demand

New York trading showed moderately active buying of steels and rubbers lifting market momentum. Key industrials gained fractional advances as investors watched for broader economic signals.

New York

Douglas Gordon Dead Editor of Norfolk Ledger

The Norfolk Ledger editor Douglas Gordon died after a weeklong illness at Norfolk General Hospital. He had been a respected figure in the paper for many years and faced ongoing health issues prior to his death.

Douglas Gordon Norfolk Mbuy Bod Doughis Gierden Norfolk Ledger Norfolk General Hospital

May Group to Use Spring Season Support for Eye Health

A May group in Westington proposes spring season measures to aid eye disease sufferers. The plan seeks government support to stabilize producer prices and fund eye care programs amid shortages.

Westington

Maryland 4-H All Stars Gather At Braddock Heights

About 200 Maryland 4-H All Stars youths attend the spring conference at Braddock Heights over the weekend. Mayor Theodore McKelDIN of Baltimore is billed as speaker at the Saturday banquet. The program includes two business sessions two discussion groups a devotional service Sunday and talks on recreational needs and postwar rural youth planning.

Maryland Eelati Alive Braddock Heights Baltimore Theodore H. McKeld AIL Stars Organization

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