Small Retailers Face War Era Shifts to Postwar Gains
The article cites David Ginsburg of the Office of Price Administration noting gasoline rationing boosts neighborhood stores. It argues small merchants can win back customers with local service, inventory control, and cost cuts, while public duty requires leaner staffing and credit. Secondhand sales and reconditioning emerge as future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
David Ginsburg
Office of Price Administration
West Virginia
Auauweebos
Ginsturg
OPA
Ginsburg
CPA
Colored Church Holds Successful Pantry Rally
Dr. Eli L Lofton district supervisor opens the Fall harvest rally and home pantry drive at Keyea chapel Libertytown Methodist circuit. The event runs a farmers conference and religious institute through the week with speakers Dr Junius Gray Rev John Thompson and others addressing farming, home economics and interdenominational concerns. Community cooperation comes from H R Shoemaker Yingling soil conservation agents University of Maryland Lincoln High School faculty and Rev Joseph Eugene Ray directs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli L. Lofton
North Baltimore
Washington
C. E. Queen
Elvira Bonds
J. E. Dotson
Dwight Oliver Wendell Holmes
James R Hall
Mather Most
Bessie L. Hall
Libertytown
H. R
Yingling
University of Maryland
Lincoln High School
Joseph Eugene 5. Ray
Conference Institute
Kinety notes safe arrival of Kin overseas report
Word from Virgie Kinety confirms Kin arrived safely overseas. West South records Bersen and Stall Sgt Kin’s arrival status as received, indicating successful transit and delivery of the overseas mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Kinety
West South
Bersen
Stall
Kin
Non-Resident Hood College Students Elect Officers
The first meeting of Hood College non resident students in the Y Hut organized the year and elected officers. Evelyn Howard serves as president with Virginia Abrecht as vice president, Marie Hahn secretary, Beulah Munshower treasurer, Mary Florence Selby program chairman, Elisabeth Shaw non resident representative, and Louise Leonard assists as dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Y-Hut
Evelyn Howard
J. William Howard
Frederick
Virginia Abrecht
John D. Abrecht
Marie Hahn
Claude S
Uae
Elisabeth Shaw
John L. Shaw
Cooperative Government Association of Hood College
Senators Urging Barkley For Supreme Court Seat
A round robin urging President Roosevelt to appoint Democratic leader Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky to the Supreme Court was circulated in the Senate today. Senator McKellar said a bipartisan majority would likely sign, noting Barkley’s qualifications after Justice Byrnes resigned to become Economic Stabilization Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Senate
Senator McKeller
D.-Tenn
Barkley
James F. Byrnes
Frederick City Hall Seeks Holiday Greeting Cards for Service Members
The Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick announce a plan to send a beautiful holiday greeting to every man and woman from Frederick city or county serving in the U S Armed Forces. Parents and wives are urged to submit names and addresses by November 1 to be included, with forms kept in confidence at the Mayor's Office City Hall Frederick MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick City
Frederick County
Armed Forces
United States
Haliday
Son Pvt Carbaugh Arrives Safely in England
In England according to telegrams received by Mr and Mrs Melvin A Carbaugh of 103 South Market Street their son Pvt Carbaugh has arrived safely in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin A. Carbaugh
South Market Street
Pvt. Carbaugh
England
Japs Now Trying To Bomb The Bombers
Japanese floatplane raids target U S bombers over Guadalcanal in the Solomons. Zeros fly about 1000 feet above B 17s attempting air bombs but fail to score. Tail gunner Sgt Robert Lowrie of Shippensburg and bombardier Lieut James Cope Land of Timmonsville witness bombs splashing into the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
South Pacific
Solomons
Guadalcanal
Robert Lowrie
Shippensburg
James Copeland
Timmonsville
S. C
Nowe
No Strike During War Its Holidays Now
Cumberland, Nov 3. Meat and ice cream operations faced holiday disruptions as AFL Teamsters union drivers walked out yesterday and remained away today. Union business agent Charles F. Stutzman said workers are taking a holiday until disputes are settled, not strike actions for the war’s duration. Five carloads of meat and produce were stalled at the Armorman plant, while ice cream deliveries continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
AFL Teamsters
Charles F. Stutzman
Armoanr
Michigan District Makes First Returns in Thumb Area
Pointe Aux Barques Michigan November 3 This small community in the Thumb district the first precinct to report its vote completed its tally this morning with results Homer Ferguson Republican 7 Prentiss M Brown Democrat 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe Aux Barques
Mich
Michigan
United States
Homer Ferguson
Prentiss M. Brown
Fake Army Death Messages Warned In Baltimore
Baltimore officials warn parents of service members about fake casualty calls by telephone. Third Service Command confirmed the messages as hoaxes aimed at breaking civilian morale. In each case a woman’s voice told next of kin that a son or brother had been injured or killed at a distant camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Army
Third Service Command
Weather and Train Notice From Defense Transportation Office
Weather data shows precipitation 0.24 inches in 24 hours ending 8 am today and 0.63 inches month to date with 2.45 inches normal for November. temperatures ranged from 65 high yesterday to 38 low last night. astronomical data lists sunset, sunrise, moonrise and moonset times for today and tomorrow. rivet conditions noted as Monocacy clear at Ceresville with muddy Potomac at Knoxville. The Office of Defense Transportation authorized extra railroad passenger service between New York and southern Florida, stressing non tourist travel and adding one extra session of the current New York to Florida routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceresville
Potomac
Knoxville
Washington
Office of Defense
New York
Florida
Visitors in Gaithersburg and surrounding homes
A long list of guests and extended visits across Maryland and nearby states. Families in Gaithersburg Washington Grove and Oakmont hosted relatives and friends from Richmond Washington Camden N J Detroit Purcellville and Baltimore. Individuals included Rev James Haley Mrs G T Wells Lt John Robertson Pvt Sylvester Thomas and others visiting for weekends winters and indefinite stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg
Ddr
Gale B. Maley
Diane
Richmond
James H. Haley
Haley
Martha Haley
Washington
Maney Haley
Robert Bunger
G. T. Wells
Martinsville
E. D. Grogen
Wells
John W. Robertson
Robert Wells
Edwin Robertson
Rockville
Sylvester Thomas
United States Navy
Paul Thomas
George Mead
Sarah RR. Mead
Camden
N. J
Joseph J. Raley
Albany
Charles Ambrose
New York
Walter Piklewski
Washington Grove
William McBain
Luther E. Otley
John Emerick
Purcellville
Alice Hiden
Emerick
Oscar Emerick
Loudoun County
Frank Severance
New Canaan
Kenneth Reck
C. M. Reck
Albert Barbour
Hanover
George A. Chadwick
Grosse Pointe, Mich
Oakmont
Howard Slacum
Cambridge
Emerson Slacum
Eulslie Boland
James Carroll
Jane Ross
Baltimore
Fish To Retaliate With Suit Of His Own
Newburgh New York November 3 Rep Hamilton Fish seeking reelection in Roosevelt home district plans to sue Drew Pearson for 500000 libel following Pearson's 250000 suit against him Fish has 20 days to answer Pearson summons filed at Fish Newburgh campaign headquarters Walsh Pearson attorney said the suit followed publication of a statement attributed to Fish commenting on material in Pearson's column about the veteran Republican representative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Hamilton Fish
Roosevelt
Drew Pearson
Washington
Fish
Pearson
William A. Walsh
One Killed In Gruesome Fire And Freight Wreck
Safe Harbor Pa November 3 One man died in a fiery wreck when a Pennsylvania railroad freight train struck a rockslide east of Safe Harbor. About 120000 gallons of gasoline and fuel oil burned for hours, visible for miles. The victim was Marlin B Frey of Millersstown Pa a fireman on the freight who leapt or was thrown from the locomotive as it overturned A high tension wire fell across his body but it was not known if it caused his death as his body burned away All other crew members escaped unharmed
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Safe Harbor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lancaster County
Marlin B. Frey
Millerstown
Kronstadt Still Barraged By Nazi Artillery After Years
Moscow reports Kronstadt fortress on an island near Leningrad remains under heavy Nazi artillery fire more than a year after the siege began with the assault from three sides. Strong defensive actions and continued bombardment mark the stalemate as Allied and Soviet observers monitor the frontline developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Kronstadt
Leningrad
Maryland Voters Go To Polls In Wartime Election
Maryland citizens vote in a wartime election to pick a Governor, Congress members, Attorney General, Comptroller, and General Assembly members. The race features Governor O Connor and Republican Theodore R McKeldin in a tight contest, with county contests likely to influence turnout.
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Associated
Freas
Maryland
Congress
General Assembly
Truman B. Cash
Democratic State Central Committee
O'Conor
Theodore R. McKeldin
Cash
Galen L. Tai
Shore
Ward
Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr
Edwin 8. Panett
Baltimore City
Lansdale G. Lasseer
John N. Torvestad
Joseph M Wyatt
Daniel Ellison
E. Brooke Lee
Silver Spring
J. Glenn Beall
Frostburg
Allegany
Frederick
Garrett
Montgomery
Washington
Washington broadcaster A. D. Willard Jr honored in DC luncheon
A. D. Willard Jr formerly of Station WJISV and new general manager of Compa Broadcasting System's WBT Charlotte will be honored at a testimonial luncheon of the Advertising Club of Washington. The event Wednesday at 12:39 p m at the Raleigh hotel features his roles as former Kiwanis director and Tri-State Golf Association president, plus membership in Bell Haven Country Club and Delta Sigma Phi. He is son of former Judge A. D. Willard and Mrs Willard of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
D. Willard, Jr
WJISV
Compa Broadcasting System
Key Southern
WBT
Charlotte
N. C
Advertising Club of Washington
Raleigh
Kiwanis Club of Washington
Willard
Tri-State
Furlough Ends for Pvt Clark Returns to Osterville Camp
Pvt. Clark ends a ten day furlough spent at his parents’ home near Frederick and returns to his camp in Osterville Massachusetts where he is now stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Clark
Thomas Clark
Frederick
Osterville
Mass
Hallowe'en Party At Grossnickle Home
A Halloween party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Grossnickle 317 East Third street on Saturday. Refreshments were served and games were played with a long list of attendees including Aubrey Grossnickle and family, Charles May, Chauncey Grossnickle, Charles Crutchley, Samuel George, Ivy Stine, George Broscoe, Lillian Grossnickle, Donald May, Kenneth May, Harold Grossnickle, Aubrey Grossnickle Jr. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Aubrey Grossnickle
East Third Street
Charles May
Chauncey Grossnickle
Charles Crutchley
Samuel George
Ivy Stine
George T. Broscoe
Lillian
Social rounds in Laytonsville and nearby towns
Frances Aoucher hosted at Edgeville for about 25 guests at a bridge party. Mrs. George Viault hosted Friday bridge and tea for Laytonsville and Gaithersburg ladies. Cora Howard led a Red Cross sewing group with lunch and more sewing, later continuing at Mrs. Zliska Davis’s in White Keys. Merkle Haines visited Beallsville with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tipton and Mrs. Elgie White Daniel. The Hawkins and Gue families visited from Rockville, Celeste Hawkins joined from Blue Ridge College. Dinner gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. George M. Donald and Mrco Macy Zues of Bala, and the Grimeses after the christening of Thomas Franklin Grimes Jr. and Herbert Monroe Duvall, with a wide guest list from Laytonsville to Woodfield. Others hosted included D. Hett with multiple families, and Wallace Cashel for a birthday observance of Mrs. Lewis Anglesbee. Weekend guests at Rev and Mrs. Le Barron Ribble’s home included Mrs. J. E. Clagett of Hamilton, Va.
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Laytonsville
Frances Aoucher
Edgeville
Hare
George Viault
Gaithersburg
Cora Howard
Red Cross
Zliska Davis
White Keys
Merkle Haines
Charles Tipton
Elgie White Daniel
Beallsville
Stony Castle
Elgie D. Hawkins
Irvin Gue
Rockville
Celeste Hawkins
Blue Ridge College
George M. Donald
Mrco Macy Zues
Bala
Charles Green
Thomas Grimes
Thomas Franklin Grimes, Jr
Herbert Monroe Duvall
Downey Duvall
Bev
Dillon B. Groves
Helen M. Bol-ton
Ramona
Mis. Myrs Lester
Ernest Strobe
Washington
Floyd Grimes
James Hawkins
Woodfield
D. Hett
Stanley Brown
Emall
Johnny
Simon Craver
Pvt
Craver Oland
Camp Lee
Frank Hawkins
H. W. Harvey
LC. Burns
Leigh
Richard Seliman
William Parsley
Wallace Cashel
Lewis Anglesbee
Arthur le Barron Ribble
J. E. Clagett
Hamilton, Va
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Colored Church
Aten BR
Kinry
Hood
Mayor's Office
City Hall
Frederick, MD
the News and the Post
Pri
Melvin A. Carbaugh, Jr
Lyken
R. M
Hillside Coal CO
Water ST
Frederrick
WM. R. Slemmer
Mgr
Liberty Finance Corporation
N. Markel St
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Thomas E. Clark
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Kemp
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