Labor Shortage Drives Push for Work or Fight Plan
Washington reports a desperate labor shortage threatening war production. Nelson Forrestal and Patterson urge quick work or fight draft legislation to recruit 1,000,000 more workers and stabilize labor, with direct control over registrants 30 to 45 and 4-Fs. A Detroit strike is called inexcusable amid wartime sacrifice. The bill aims to draft eligible men into military or work units if they quit essential jobs without authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Navy
James V. Forrestal
Robert P. Patterson
Forrestal
Patterson
Detroit
Francis V. Keesling
Selective Service
Bailey
D-N. C
Keesling
Brewster
R-Me
White House
American Federation of Labor
Why Experiment With Your Neighbors World’s Tonic Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to trust World's Tonic a laxa tive and stomachic, claiming neighbors use it for years with satisfaction. It features a quoted user praising lack of cramps and advises buying the big bottle at Williamson's and other drug stores.
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Williamson’s
Pedlars Pack leaders and prizes at Franklin County meeting
Residents of the Franklin County community center, led by Mesdames Davis Ensor and Engle, reported a 4.60 profit and will next be guided by Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Carlotti, and Miss Eyler. Miss Jennie Gaver won the Guess Box. Miss Lizzie Hesson claimed the prize. Mrs. Heffner praised winners, and the meeting closed with the League Hymn followed by refreshments. Miss Sylvia Eyler to host June 1 at Lewistown Community Hall. ART EXHIBIT Hood College art exhibit at the Administration building lobby runs to May 29 open to the public. May 23–29 features design and interior work supervised by Miss Eichelberger and Miss Roth. The crafts exhibit shows occupational therapy objects, and costume designs display varied lines and colors.
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Franklin County
Mesdames Davis
Ensor
Engle
Grant
Carlotti
Eyler
Jennie Gaver
Lizzie Hesson
Heffner
R. Paul Buhrman
Ernest Utterback
Ira Keeney
Sylvia Eyler
Lewistown
Hood College
Bernice Cross
Phillips Gallery
Washington, D. C
Catherine A. Eichelberger
Eleanor Roth
Properly addressing a widow in letters and title use
The guidance explains writing Mrs. John Jones rather than Mrs. Mary Jones to reflect the widow's use of her husband's surname until remarriage. It contrasts social etiquette with a statistic noting China’s armed forces, including guerrillas and regular troops in occupied territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones
John Jones
China
Woodsboro Women's Club Meeting Report
The Woodsboro Women's Club met with 16 members and Miss Jesse Hammerly present. President Mrs. J. E. Stoner chaired. Readings included Poems for May on Mother's Day by Grave Nell Crowell. S. W. B. Catshall spoke on the Atlantic Charter. Sugar application explanations were given by Mrs. Glen Lenhart. Hammerly discussed clothes closets. L. Cc. Powell demonstrated sterilizing jars and rubbers ahead of canning season. Plans were set to meet May 22 at Mrs. Cramer Powell's home and then visit Red Cross Headquarters Walkersville to help make surgical dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro
Edith Flanagan
Woodsboro Women’s Club
Jesse Hammerly
J. E. Stoner
Grave Nell Crowell
Sherman Powell
S. W. B. Catshall
Glen
Court News Equity and Adoptions Amid County Filings
Equity matters include Helen L Stine versus Norman Stine for an absolute bill of complaint. Margaret and Gilbert Lyles seek adoption of Donald. Several marriage licenses issued. Harry Gunnivan of Mechanicsburg Pa and Dorothy Funk of Steelton Pa divorced. John Wood and wife relocate property deeds to various heirs and counties. multiple $10 considerations noted. An absolute divorce with child custody and $750 weekly support granted in Enquiry Court, Laur ence Leste Coblentz counsel for complainant, William Mo Storm for defendant. American farmers expected to use half a million tons more fertiliser this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Gilbert Lyles
Donald
Eugene Pryor
Harry G. Gunnivan
Mechanicsburg
Dorothy E Funk
Steelton
Robert F. Fuller
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dorothy L Coppersmith
Westminster
James H. Falk
John Word
John Wood
Thomas Joseph Hughes
Mary E. McCaf
Joseph C. Hemp
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Woman’s League
Frances Harper
Annie Craver
Vate
Ecker
North Market Streets
Mussolini
Sardinia
Carbona
Court News
Equity
Helen L. Stine
Norman Stine
Nannie M. Hawkins
Richard C. Kline
Lorena Vo Lehr
Tee Wau Brown
George Wilbur Brown
Calvin S Lohr
J Homer Remaberg
Curtis S Feeser
Ser, Mae
Pauline White Clagett
Vin
Thomas Doughty
Periscope
Pat
First Church OF Christ
Scientist
Baltimore, Maryland
Richard J. Davis
San Jose
California
Mother Church
The
Boston
Massachusetts
Lyric Theatre
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, MD
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Headquarters For
TIRES
America
Seiberling
Melvin Mengle
Seiberling Tires
Frederick
SEARS
Charmode
Charmade
Eee
W. Patrick ST
Victory Garden
Hollanders
East Patrick St
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