City Surplus Ends 1942 Record $106,952.24 Audit Finds
Frederick city finished 1942 in strong financial shape with a reported surplus of 106,952.24 dollars per an audit by George G Scott and Company. The audit shows 1942 revenue of 403,698.31 and expenditures of 367,368.12, leaving a net surplus of 38,330.19, while unpaid water and tax receivables influenced year-end totals. It notes a tax rate cut of 13 cents in early 1943 and a potential $60,000 bond payoff without refunding bonds, based on the surplus. Copies of the 34-page audit will be presented to the Board of Aldermen tomorrow.
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Frederick City
George G Scott and Company
Charlotte
N. C
Board of Aldermen
Killed in Action Corporal Thomas of Buckeye Area
War Department reports Corporal Balfour E Thomas age 22 killed in action on the North African front. He was an infantryman and died March 30, son of Mr and Mrs Hatcher Thorr az of near Buckeye.
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Balfour E Thomas
Hatcher Thorraz
Buckey
War Department
Corp
Thomas
Invasion Fears Rise as Allied Forces Move Near
Nazi and Allied broadcasts fuel fear of a large scale invasion of Sicily or Sardinia as Allied ships converge near Gibraltar and Algerian waters. Reports cite Clark's Fifth Army in reserve and Mussolini appealing for aid while Axis forewarns of fortified coasts and Mediterranean submarine activity.
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London
Vichy
Gibraltar
Algerian
Sicily
Saraiia
North Africa
Reuters
Germany
Tunisia
Ludwig Sertorius
Sertorius
Algeria
Morocco
Mark W. Clark
Kurt Dietmar
High Command
Europe
Mussolini
Past Masters Night Attended by Local Masons
More than 173 Masons from Frederick and nearby areas attended Columbia Lodge No 532 Past Masters Night in the Masonic Temple. Twenty six past masters of the host lodge were honored as Frank H. Leyte and Benjamin B. Rosenstack spoke for the past masters. A Past Master's jewel was presented to Meat F. Wachter. President H. C. Byrd of the University of Maryland attended and discussed national issues. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Columbia Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
Lynch Lodge
Masonic Temple
Frank H. Leyte
Benjamin B. Rosenstack
Meat F. Wachter
Frank W. Rothenheefer
Tan
H. C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Insurance Co elects four directors for three year terms
The Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick county held its annual meeting on North Market Street to elect four directors for three year terms. Elected were C. E. Cline and S. Elmer Brown of Frederick, Charles D. Walker of New London, and William H. Renn of Adamstown. Eight holdover directors remain. The board will meet April 12 for organization.
U S Forces Occupy Russell Islands In Solomons Group
American forces have occupied the Russell Islands in the Solomon group near Guadalcanal after an operation in February. Navy reports detail air raids on Munda Rekata Bay and Kiska, with Russell bases expected as outposts for operations near Japanese centers.
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U.S
Russell Islands
Solomons
Washington
Solomon Islands
Russell
Guadalcanal
Navy
South Pacific
United States
Avenger
Munda
Avengers
Dauntless
Wildcat
Warhawk
Rekata Bay
Santa Isabel Island
North Pacific
Kiska
Mitchell
Gertrude Cove
Filirnowlands
Gilbert Island
Russell Island
Police and City Bills Signed in Maryland Legislature
Governor OConor signed the Police Department changes in Frederick and raised the City Register’s salary to 2700 annually. The Roads Board bill, with minority appointments and term rules, faced questions about effective date and appointive power between the Governor and County Commissioners as of May 1. No appointment had been made for the Roads Board vacancy.
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Annapoli
O'Conor
General Assembly
Roads Boards
Roads Board
Roy M. Fisher
Cresgerstown Democrat
Scone
Fisher
Mas Mentane
Aba
Police Department
Frederick City
City Register
Final Charter Draft On Way To Voters
The final draft of a proposed Montgomery County charter moves to voters after presentation to the County Commissioners. It provides for home rule with total legislation, requires 32 assigners to publish in a county newspaper, and refers the measure to voters in November 1944. If adopted, it becomes law 30 days after balloting and council actions take effect immediately.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Charter Board
Frederic P. Les
Aime
Dounhy Caane
Poard
Florida Barge Canal Gets 28 Million Appropriation
Washington reports that a Senate appropriations subcommittee today approved a 28 million dollar appropriation for a Florida barge canal. Proponents had requested 44 million but the panel limited the funding to 28 million amid ongoing debate on the project.
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Washington
Senate
Florida
Propondents
Elm Street School to staged evening program Elmcapades
Elm Street School pupils from all classes present Elmcapades at 8 PM in the school auditorium. The show includes an animated newspaper news and facts about the school, Red Cross, aviation club, and hobby segments. James Wallace, Kenneth Brachey sing, Robert Durraw trumpet, John Ross ballet, and a home economics skit show student work.
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Elm Street
Jeep
Red Cross
Martin) Bowers
James Wallace
Kenneth Brachey
Lumpy
Robert Durraw
John Ross
May F. Kahn
Hood College
C. C T. St
Giles Club
Shirley Braunsar
Isabel Boone
Elm Street Show
William M. Brith
Fifth Class of Reserve Midshipmen Graduated
Annapolis May 4 The fifth class of reserve midshipmen since World War II completed a four month accelerated course at the United States Naval Academy and were commissioned ensigns in the Naval Reserve today.
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Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Naval Reserve
Ickes Orders Six Day Week For All Coal Industry
The Fuel Administrator ordered a six day week across the coal mining industry as production resumes after a weekend strike. Operators must pay time and a half for the sixth day and may seek exemptions with reasons. Failure to comply could lead to rescission of price increases and loss of six day operation. The move drew a cautious response from United Mine Workers President John Lewis.
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Washington
Fos
Shes
Ickes
Office of Price Administration
New York City
John &. Lewis
War Labor Board
Russ Told Of U S Aid In War Front News
Moscow reports that Edward R Stettinius says more American lease lend planes have been sent to Russia than any other theater and large supplies of food are continuing. Russians welcomed Allied Tunisian successes and await a likely second front in Europe plus relief as Red Star covers Tunisian fighting with a progress map. Also Mt Olivet cemetery elects eight managers for the coming year. Market stalls on May 4 see profit taking dulling a strong opening.
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Moscow
Edward R. Stettinius
Russia
Stettinius
Soviet Union
United States
Tunisia
Mateur
Europe
Red Star
Arms Output Still Far Below Rate Set For U.S.
Washington May 4. First-quarter 1943 arms production showed gains but remained well short of military plan needs. Output in March rose 11 percent in aircraft and 14 percent in navy and army vessels, yet overall munitions pace must accelerate about 50 percent beyond Q1 to meet annual targets. Shipbuilding reached a 18 million ton per year rate, with 157 merchant ships delivered in April, while labor turnover threatened the program.
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Washington
Dons Ald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Naval and
Cirga
Pietiedt
Jawa
Mareh Sod
Nelson
Maritime Commission
Commission
Treasury
RAF Raid Destroys Stuttgart Station
A Stockholm report states Stuttgart railway station in southern Germany was wrecked during a RAP raid. A traveler who left his luggage three hours earlier found both his luggage and the station missing when he returned.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Stuttgart
Germany
Buckeystown district records show 279 acre transfer
The register of deeds logged a transfer from H Bakr to Mig DT for several tracts totaling over 279 acres in Buckeystown district. Properties formerly of late William G Baker include a 70 acre farm and separate tracts of about 74 and 31 acres with improvements. Consideration per revenue stamps was about $19,000.
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Aderd
Cigr
Buckeystown
H. Bakr
Bat
William G Baker
Americans Drive Toward Bizerte in Tunisian Push
Allied forces pressed toward Bizerte and Tebourba as Amoneatroops moved up from Mateur toward Perryville and Ferryville. British and French units advanced along the Mediterranean coast while Axis defenses held in the Medjerda valley with many prisoners reported captured.
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Nerdy
Attica
Mateur
Perryville
Biiere
Tine
Sistle
Tebourka
Tunis
Advancig
Tebourkar
CBS
Long Orange
Broadeast
Fereyville
Co. Gan Sum Vai Mortis Wah
Deeryville
Lake Achkel
Bizerle
Big Aerte
Pice
Bizerte
Ferryville
Beja
Tine River
Tebourba
First Army
Medievdm
Medjevda
Wee Rete
Medjaz- El-Bab
Medjerda
Eighth Army
Mediterranean
Je¢na
College Park Farm Volunteers Open to Boys in 16 and 17
May 4 notice says Membership in the victory farm volunteers to relieve Maryland farm labor shortage is open to any able bodied boy willing to delay farm work. Director Myle H Downey notes enrollment through schools and cites greatest demand for 16 and 17 year olds.
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College Park
Victory Farm Volunteers
Maryland
Myle H. Downey
Downey
Building Assn Elects Shareholders in Frederick County
Fidelity Building and Loan Association of Frederick County held its annual meeting on Saturday and re-elected a slate of directors including Alton Y. Bonetti Walter Bowers August Brust James Cramer William Delaplaine Holden Featon Gilmore Flautt Charles Hudson William James Sam Maples Grayson Mercer Roger Rice Benjamin Rosenger Robert Smith.
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Fidelity Building and Loan Association of
Frederick County
Ssturdey
Pine
Alton Y. Bonetti
Walter Bowers
August T. Brust
James H. Cramer
William T. Delaplaine
Holden S. Fe‘ton
Gilmore R. Flautt
Charles ¥. ‘Hudson
William B. James
Sam ‘W. Maples
Grayson H. Mercer
Roger R. Rice
Benjamin Rosengar
Jnn
Robert L. Smith
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Benito Mussolini
Hitler
Italy
Hoosevelt
Churchill
Casablanca
Salomons
Viru Harbor
Japporee Geenevy
Russ
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
G. Hunter Bowers
Robert B. Crothers
Harry L. Ebert
R. Ames Hendrickson
Grover L Michael
Henry EB. Ramsburgh
Richard P. Ross
Francis B. Suppington
Herbert
New York
Avis Naval Base
Ecape Serra
Medjez Elf
Tebow
Gellat Vir Meer
Djeb Thin
Bjegel
Tunis-Bizertet
Cape Serra
Second Corps
el Guettar
Geraigns Mountain
Fartece Cystem
Sedenane-Mateur Road
Medjez 1 Bab
Bou Arada
Goubellat
Long Swap Hill
Montgamers
Aarimard
Enfidaville
Iss Mountains
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