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News

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1944

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Mrs Gunter Dies In Parked-Car Accident At Country Club

Mrs Annie Wehner Gunter 76 widow of William R Gunter and mother of former state senator William A Gunter was fatally injured when a parked car at Cumberland Country Club rolled down an embankment and struck a tree near Evitts Creek. Her son aided by driving to the club and returning to find the vehicle missing before the crash. The accident appears triggered when she unknowingly hit the gear shift and steered toward the embankment. Surviving are another son David E Gunter and sister Mrs Katie Ruppert plus five grandchildren. Governor Dewey said he will not seek the nomination but will not discourage pre convention delegate talk.

Cumberland Annie Wehner Gunter Willam R. Gunter William A. Gunter Cumberland Country Club Gunter Country Club Evitts Creek Frostburg George Elizabeth Wehner David E Gunter Guntertown Garrett County Katie Ruppert Baltimore

Car Impounded Over Missing Plates in Williamsport

William H Mulheren of Williamsport Pa had his car impounded after it was found without license plates while in transit. Lieutenant Allen Bartgis ordered detention and Mulheren posted 11.45 collateral for traffic court this evening. the vehicle was stored in a local garage until plates are provided for Maryland highways.

William H. Mulheren Williamsport Allen Bartgis Mulheren Maryland

Weather data for May 1943 and upcoming day

The report shows 24 hour precipitation none with May to date 2.18 inches and normal May precipitation 3.61 inches. High yesterday and low last night values are 76 and 40 respectively. Sun set at 8 30 p.m. and sunrise at 5 46 a.m. Moon rise at 1 29 p.m. and moon set at 2 12 a.m.

Limp Ticket Caper Turns PT Into Luxurious Leisure

A Limp Ticket is a medical excuse from physical training used by soldiers to dodge workouts. G I s stretch it over weeks, easing past the drill field while comrades toil on the athletic yard.

G. I

Honorable Mention For Girl Scouts Display At Birthday Week

A local Girl Scouts unit received honorable mention in a national window display contest during Girl Scout Birthday Week March 12. The exhibit titled Girl Scouting Builds Character Builds a Better World featured ten scouting fields represented by a doll for each, arranged at Hendrickson store.

Girl Scouts, Inc Girl Scouting Ray Smith Hendrickson Girl Scout Leader's Club Frederick East Church Street

Bus Strike Case Goes Before War Labor Board

A Pennsylvania Greyhound bus drivers strike on the Washington Baltimore Wilkes Barre route reached the War Labor Board as union officers ordered drivers to return to work. Striking workers halted weekend service, forcing travelers to use trains with buses deserted at terminals and police on duty.

Washington Pennsylvania Greyhound Baltimore Wilkes- Barre War Labor Board Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes AFL Union Station New York Greyhound Pittsburgh

Fire at Rocky Ridge Hits Farm Kitchen

Fire destroyed the summer kitchen on Charles Mumma’s farm near Rocky Ridge with slight damage to the smokehouse. Firemen from Thurmont and Emmitsburg were dispatched to fight the blaze.

Rocky Ridge Charles Mumma Thurmont Emmitsburg

Poison ivy known by many names across regions

Poison ivy is also called poison oak three leafed ivy mercury black mercury markweed and pikry across different regions and references.

Western Maryland College Commencement Honors Maryland Grads

Forty nine Maryland graduates share diplomas with fifty five candidates at Western Maryland College 74th commencement. Honorary doctorates go to church leaders Rev Dr Lowell Ensor and Rev Dr Daniel Justice with Lester Welliver noted for Christian education leadership. Notable summa cum laude graduate Joseph Geary and cum laude honorees include William Harrington Dorothy Clarke Vivian Forsythe and several area students from Westminster Thurmont Manchester and surrounding towns.

Westminster Cntiues Maryland Washington, D. C Western Maryland College J Earl Moreland Randolph-Macon College Ashland G Fred Holloway Western Maryland Lowell S. Ensor Westminster Methodist Church Daniel W Justice Trinity Methodist Church Washington, DC Lester A. Welliver Westminster Theological Seminary Joseph Geary Mt. Savage William Harrington Brunswick Dorothy Clarke Sykesville Vivian Forsythe Boonsboro Lucille Gischell Brooklyn Park Frances Hall Delmar Ann Rebecca Meeth Catonsville Mary Gladys Rehmeyer Manchester Ann Rice Germantown Emory Frederick Gross Libertytown Dorothy Louie Armacost Finksburg Rebecca Irene Beard Emily Kerr Bulingslea Lois Muriam Corbett Thurmont Julia Anne Covington Wye Mulis Margaret Stafford Kroh Evelyn Mae Royer Phyllis Hess Mannino

Adventist speaker recalls Hongkong ordeal and wartime camp

N F Brewer, a General Conference field secretary, spoke on 18 days of intense fighting in Hongkong and six months as a POW in Stanley prison camp. He described hunger and medicine shortages, his 1942 return on Gripsholm, and his plan to fly to Manila on Pearl Harbor Day.

N. F. Brewer General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Hongkong Stanley Prison Pythian Castle China Manila Pearl Harbor Gripsholm Wiliam F. Schmidt Maryland C. V. Leach

Local residents show improvement at Frederick City Hospital

Among the sick, Mrs. David C. Winebrenner on North Court is improved after treatment at Frederick City Hospital. Mrs. Samuel Miller returns home from two weeks of treatment there. Mrs. Roger H. Willard is listed as in satisfactory condition. Miss May Kohn of Hood College is recovering well after an operation. Mrs. William G. Zimmerman, after recent treatment, improves slowly. Master Eugene Dorsey, formerly ill, is now up and about. Mrs. Robert Doty on Magnolia avenue is said to be doing satisfactorily. Miss Ruth Devilbiss and Miss Betty Ruth Strasberger are both improved after illness or surgery. Little George Walch returns home after tonsil and adenoid removal. Mr. Charles H Frushour of Rocky Ridge shows much improvement and goes home.

David C. Winebrenner North Court Street Frederick City Hospital Samuel Miller East Patrick Street Roger H. Willard North Market Street May Kohn Hood College Ruth Devilbiss George Degilbiss East Sixth Street City Hospital Betty Ruth Strasberger George Strasberger Little George Walch Carl Walch Jefferson Street Charles H Frushour Rocky Ridge

Lewistown Women's Club Meeting May 17

The Lewistown Women s Club met May 17 at Mrs Guy Stull s home with co host Mrs Mehrle Rams burg. President Mrs Randolph Stull led a program with hymns scripture readings and poetry. A demonstration on storage space for clothing and linen was given and 21 members reported on Venezuela with four visitors present. The next meeting is set for June 21 at Mrs Walter Heckert s home.

Lewistown Guy Stull Mehrle Ramsburg Randolph Stull George Green Clifford Kelly Sylvia Eyler Nina Michael Walter Heckert

Arm Broken In Accident Involving Bowlus near Middletown

Mrs Bowlus 73 of near Middletown hospitalised with a fractured arm and head lacerations after a car driven by Albert E. O Neal ran off Route 40 and crashed into an embankment on Saturday evening. Another passenger Grace O Neal 19 also injured O Neal unhurt. O Neal claimed loss of control on a sharp curve.

John Bowlus Middletown Bowlus Frederick City Hospital Sam M. Conrad Albert KE. O'Neal Bolivar Grace O'Neal O Neal Richard Myers Liberty Town Liberty Town, Corp W W. Corbin State Police James C. Bartlett Patrick Street Robert T. Boone Union Bridge Boones Bartlett

Deed Recorded for Six Acres in Hauvers District

A deed records the sale of about six acres with improvements in Hauvers district from Mrs. Nettie J. Brown and Bessie M. Brown to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Zeller for around $4 200 according to revenue stamps.

Hauvers Nettie J. Brown Bessie M. Brown Fred W. Zeller

Police Court Next Friday Night Sets Case for Christ Jacobs

Christ B. Jacobs of 3 West Seventh Street sustained a fractured rib and head lacerations after a collision near Vindobolla Hotel Braddock Fights. Jacobs’ car struck a power pole and was damaged. He received local medical care and returned home.

Christ B. Jacobs West Seventh Street Corp Cebu

Vocabulary Notes and Common Usage Tips

A compact lesson lists usage notes on pronoun reference and preposition choice. It flags mispronunciations and misspellings for words like prairie matinee and obligatory compulsive. The piece emphasizes mastery through daily vocabulary practice and examples of inimitable performance.

Martin Mr Martin

Prognosis Calmer Its History Of Quiet Reflections

The piece urges readers to look inward and examine personal quirks and nervous tension. It presents self analysis as a path to calmer living and hints at the value of contemplating the human condition amid advancing times.

Moore Discharged From Minnesota to Redskins?

Wilbur Moore, a one-line star for the University of Minnesota and later the Washington Redskins, was discharged on May 28 in Minneapolis. The report notes his departure from active football duties and hints at a career transition.

Moore Minneapolis Wilbur Moore University of Minnesota Washington Redskins

Local Marine Discharged After Repeated Shoulder Breaks

A Marine Corps recruit returned home with a medical discharge after a broken shoulder failed to heal for the fourth time. Moore, who had only four days of duty at the San Diego base, said the injury occurred at the training facility and led to his hospitalization.

U. S. Marine Corps Moore San Diego

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