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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1942
Page
7
Frederick County farmers confront red tape as bulk gasoline for autos tractors and other devices carries a $10,000 bond per purchase. Officials say nonhighway use forms require a sworn purpose and a bond clause to deter fraud, with possible fines or imprisonment for false statements.
Annapolis May 14 Civilians may witness Navy football home games this fall after wartime restrictions. Comdr L S Perry says civilians can attend William and Mary on Sept 26 Virginia on Oct 3 and Georgia Tech on Oct 24 at Thompson Stadium via designated academy gates. Other games may move to Baltimore Stadium or Cleveland for Notre Dame.
Lovettsville and Front Royal residents hosted and visited over the weekend with a string of guests from Baltimore Silver Spring New Jersey and Harrisburg. Neal Dickens Martha Dickens Beatrice McClain and A L Hatcher were among hosts. Harvey Waldron Charles Hopwood Elizabeth Hopwood Lillian Waldron Richard Thompson Cora James Robbie Cooper Eddie Schneider Hazel Poole Bertie Potterfeld and Samuel Abbott were also noted in various family gatherings and visits.
Gliders used by Nazis for Crete invasion inspire U.S. training at Parris Island. Marines under Lt. Col. Guy man expand a glider program started in January using two passenger planes with plans for multi passenger models. Training aims to move air borne troops silently to surprise objectives.
Local families report weekend visits from relatives in Washington and Vienna, with Memorial Day services planned at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church on May 30. Community notes mention hospital recovery, travel news, and a Washington attorney allegedly involved as a behind the scenes operator.
State's Attorney Patrick M. Schnauffer said he believes a member of the District of Columbia bar is the ring leader in an alleged bonding racket tied to the Francis E. Weightman perjury case. He cautioned the case has not yet reached a head.
London May 14 Japan has built or under construction five battleships over 40 000 tons to oppose the main British and American fleets. Jane's Fighting Ships lists added vessels the Kii Owari Tosa and a new class of 12 000 to 15 000 ton ships. Photographs show Nelson and Tirpitz silhouettes among wartime Navy growth details.
Emmitsburg and Hershey area residents hosted guests over the weekend. Mr and Mrs James Vincent Brooks and daughter Anne from Baltimore spent time with Mr and Mrs Harry Boyle Sr and family. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Joseph Ells Washington DC Mr and Mrs George Stock Hershey Pa and Mrs Carroll Sigafoose. Mr and Mrs Halbert Poole Jr were listed among attendees.
Residents hosted friends and relatives from Washington, Baltimore, Gettysburg, and York this weekend. Names include Mallie Fisher, Virginia, Roy Bollinger, Maurice Knipple, Amy Gillelan, H M Gillelan, Claudia Rosensteel, Emory Summers, Mae Lowe, Bernard Goulden, Thom Seall, George Winters, Eleanor, Clyde Eyler, Roger Topper, Thaddeus Maxwell, Harry Daugherty, and Gerald Ryder among others. A note adds there are 2,796 languages per the French Academy.
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