Red Cross Talk Highlights War and Peace Role
Edward D. Storm outlines Red Cross Home Service for Armed Forces at Frederick Civic Club. The branch coordinates relief, family support, morale, and contact with military authorities, aiding investigations with the Frederick County Welfare Board and assisting soldiers' families. Donations to hospital, blood drives, and January meeting plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Edward D. Storm
Frederick County
Home Service Branch
The
Storm
United States of America
Army
Navy
Frederick County Welfare Board
James Hampton
County Welfare Board
Raymond R. Shank
C. Cyril Klein
Florence Garner
Shank
Frederick
Clifford M. Yinger
Civic Silly Mee Giredt
Klein
Federated Charities
South Market Street
C. W. Gregory
Miss Garner
F. B. Sappington
Arthur Bird
Robert Doty
Benjamin W. Meeks
Fine Arts
Methodist Parsonage
West Second Street
Anti Fascists Arrested in Italian Cities
Moscow radio quoted a Geneva dispatch stating that at least 3,000 people opposed to Mussolini have been arrested in Genoa, Turin, Milan and other Italian cities. Among the detainees are army officers, industrialists, and several Fascist leaders accused of links to opposition elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Mussolini
Genoa
Turin
Milan
Geneva
Bridge Fire Destroys No Structural Integrity
A cigarette dropped between Carroll Street Bridge planks ignited paper wedged in cracks around 4 15 PM Tuesday. United Fire Company arrived and doused the smoldering flames within about 20 minutes. Fire damage deemed insignificant and not weakening the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Street Bridge
United Fire Company
Siream
Book reviewer Willem R. Barnhart to speak at Hood College
Willem R. Barnhart, a noted book reviewer, will present a critique of Religion and the World of Tomorrow by Walter W. Van Kirk at Burr Artz Library on Friday at 7 30 p.m. The second in a fall and winter series of public library reviews. admission is free. Barnhart is listed in Who's Who in America and serves on numerous interdenominational committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem R
Hood College
Walter W. van Kirk
Burr Artz
Dr. Barnhart
Blackout test prompts criticism and leaks in Maryland
Col Henry S Barrett reports the unannounced blackout largely failed to cover signals while Cumberland faced many violations and leaks emerged from the test. He praises county cooperation overall, cites fast driving and neon lights as problem areas, and notes plans for extra precautions before the next blackout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Henry S. Barrett
Baltimore City
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Barrett
Cumberland
Frederick
Washington
Vincent P. Ingram
Allegany County
Died A Hero's Death On Shore Of Morocco
On the Morocco shore Allied forces report Air Force Colonel Demas T Craw of Washington DC died in a machine gun attack while attempting to persuade a French commander to surrender. Patton praised Craw as heroic, noting he volunteered for a second mission after a first failure. His death is described as superlative heroism in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Forte
North Africa
Morocco
Air Force
Demas
Nick) Craw
Washington
D.C
George S Patton, Jr
Africa
Craw
Patton
Southern filibuster stalls anti poll tax bill in Senate
Washington reports a four day Southern filibuster blocks action on the anti poll tax measure. Senator McKellar of Tennessee withdraws his recommendation for Barkley’s Supreme Court appointment, while Barkley defends his leadership. President CIO head Murray condemns the tactic as blocking majority rule and war effort goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McKellar Id-Tern
Barkley
Supreme Court
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Xxx
McKellar
House
Russell
D-Ga
Rickenbacker Rode Wing To Rescue Plane Escape
Washington reports Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker rode the wing of the rescue plane as it taxied four miles on the ocean, after forced down October 21 in the Southwest Pacific. He remains hospitalized two weeks more for recovery while Edie Brutt and Bartek are also treated. Bartek and Reynolds endure exhaustion but improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Southwest Pacific
War Department
Rickenbacker
Stimson
W. F. Edie
U.S. N
L. H. Bruttgonte Fudidd
zBlenbacker
Army
Poll tax states clash over ruling appeals in Senate debate
The delay left debate open as Russell accused Barkley of trying to smear the South and control election machinery. Fourteen of sixteen poll tax state senators attended and voted against Barkley’s motions to table appeals from Vice President Wallace rulings, which narrowly passed 41 to 23 and 40 to 23 respectively. Poll tax states named include Arkansas Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Georgia South Carolina Virginia and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
South
Barkley
Wallace
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Texas
Marine Corps Glider School Opens at Hagerstown
The first US Marine Corps glider pilot school, organized with Civil Aeronautics Administration support, starts at Hagerstown airport with 20 trainees. Marines train as co pilots for troop and cargo gliders as part of a 16 week program, with plans to expand to 40 in elementary and 20 in secondary courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
U. S. Marine Corps
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Portraits and War Bond News From Frederick County
The Hood College portrait of President Henry Irvin Stahr by C Law Watkins appears in the first annual Artist's Guild exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery Washington. Also shown is Augustus Vincent Tack's Liberation in Hood College lobby. Frederick County’s October War Bond and Stamp sales exceeded quota by about 30000 dollars with total sales of 152870. The Jaycees praised efforts boosting war bonds. Five marshals in the Soviet Army are noted as a personal honor for high officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irvin Stahr
Hood College
Artist's Guild of
Washington
D. C
Corcoran Gallery
C. Law Watkins
Phillips Memorial Gallery of
Watkins
American University
Augustus Vincent Tack
Alumenne Hall
Stahr
Tack
Hughes
Mellon Museum
Liberation
Cad Fy ’ Phillips
Frederick County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
W. Clinton McSherry
Frederick
City Attorney Speaks To Police Review School
City Attorney Edward J. Smith spoke to the first class of the Police Review School held in the Police Court room. He outlined city code sections officers should know and urged study before next week's detailed discussion. Acting Chief Arthur C. Poulsen said three prominent attorneys will address future sessions on police work and evidence. He plans to invite more civic and business leaders to broaden instruction while officers continue to review city code. The next meeting is tonight with Mr. Smith again addressing the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Smith
Police Review
Alton Y. Bennett
Manuel M. Weinberg
Edward D. Storm
Poulsen
Smith
Frisch to Stay With Pirates for Next Season
Frankie Frisch will rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates next year, announced by club president William E. Benswanger. The Pirates will again train in California, likely opening with a week in El Centro and finishing spring training in San Bernardino. England's largest synagogue, with 1699 members, does not extend membership to two male leaders.
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Frisch
San Bernardino
Calif
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
William E. Benswanger
Pirates
California
Benswanger
el Centro
England
Witn
Peterson Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief Ad
Ad claims over a million dollars yearly spent on pile remedies and touts Peter son s Ointment as soothing and fast acting. It promises relief from itching within minutes with a 33c box or 60c tube with applicator and offers money back if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Moonblindness Disease Strikes Horses In Frederick County
A veterinary report notes Moonblindness or periodic ophthalmia causes partial or complete blindness in horses across Frederick County. Experts say the disease recurs roughly every 28 days, often affecting lower elevation areas, with symptoms including milky corneas, tearing, and closed eyes. Inoculations may help early stages but are not universally effective, and no reliable method exists to predict predisposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federick County
Alexander Gow
Frederick
Taehh Co Rye
Ryan
Gow
University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia
Army
J. B. McClellan
Frederick County
Inoculation Proves Effective Against Disease Spread
A past flare up has prompted renewed focus on inoculation as a method to prevent spread. Experts note it curbs transmission, but immunity lasts only 12 to 15 months, requiring booster or repeat treatment to maintain protection.
West ern Conference of Maryland Lutheran Synod Meets at St Pauls
The annual Western Conference of the Maryland Lutheran Synod gathered at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Myersville with Rev Ralph H W Miller as pastor. Fifty four ministers attended with sessions including lunch, devotionals, installation of officers, and discussions led by regional clergy. Inmates Frisby and Thompson were indicted in Hagerstown for assault with intent to murder at Roxbury State penal farm now House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Conference
The
Maryland Lutheran Synod
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Myersville
Ralph H W. Miller
Frederis A. Washington
Bgany
Maryland
Wasnesboro
Lovettsville
A. H. Schmidt
Woodsboro
Roy L. Sloup
Magnustown
Marty Baughavin
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Warren D. Bowman
Washington
Church of the Beethren
Charles Sanders
Gettysburg College
Karl Rudisill
Philadelphia
BR. C. Sortick
Bathmore
Amos Traver
Frederick
Raymond M. Miller
Mr. Lorrick
Hagerstown
William Frisby
Alexander Thompson
State
Roxbury
House of Correction
Change In Admission Policy At Hood College
Hood College announces a policy change allowing February high school graduates to enter at the start of the second semester February 2 1943. The liberal arts college for women offers mid year advancement with a revised curriculum and a tailored schedule to fit individual needs and wartime preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Provident
Merry Irvin Stahr
Hood
Planes Hunt Submarines Dive Deep for Detection
Air units must fly very low to locate and track boats submerged underwater, relying on radar and sonar cues to confirm targets.
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Civic Club
Charles W. Lough
Garner
William E. Kindley
Sadie Hahn
William C. Roya
Cora Eisster
LeRoy Sewell
Harper Rankin
Gregory
D. Princeton Buckey
Ralph Fahrney
Emory Remsberg
Elias B. Ramsburg
Willis Fisher
Clara Blackston
Beulah Munshower
Rita McKenzie
Col. Barrett
Senator Barkley
Cotton Ed” Smith
Bilbo
Doxey
Marine Corps Glider
Dr. Stahr
Matthew J. Mullaney
OPA
Moro
Pocahontas
Lyken's
R. M
Hillside Coal CO
Water ST
Home Small Loan Co
North Court St
Phane
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Western Conference of Synod
Penetro
Cuscio
BOE
Potomac By-Products Co
Frederick, MD
Walkeraville
Harpers Ferry
Fred Mille
Doll Jewelry Store
South Market St
New York Laboratory
Alexander
Francis Scott Key
Mod
Shenandoah
Martinsburg
W. VA
U. S
National
Elford
Yaoc
Remsberg’s Jewelry Store
KEY Hotel Building
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