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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
5
Deaths of William Gaither of Kemptown and Richard J Brown near Purdum reported with funeral details. Frances Cox, colored resident near Feagaville, dies aged 76. Services for Gaither and Brown set for Friday and Sunday with interments in Singapore and Mt View church cemeteries respectively. Funeral directors M R Etchison and Son and Roy W Barber noted.
The funeral for Mrs Theresa Eaver Bell was held from her son George Bell’s home near Walkersville on Wednesday at 1:30 pm with a service at Union Chapel near Libertytown. Rev Carvin Thompson officiated and hymns Were sung by the church choir. Interment followed in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral director W E Falconer.
Among the sick, Mr CC Wweddle of 26 West Seventh Street was moved this morning to Frederick City Hospital for special treatment in a private ambulance. Mrs Shellman Baer remains at Frederick City Hospital, in unchanged condition. Mrs John R Ewell has been discharged after an operation. Mr Earl Gift of Thurmont is progressing satisfactorily after an appendicitis operation. Elmer K Roderick of New Market was taken ill on North Court Street and left the hospital by ambulance after improvement.
Dr Ignatius Bjorlee Maryland State School for the Deaf superintendent outlined the proposed 1943-44 budget at a budgetary meeting in Annapolis attended by heads of government supported institutions. Dr Victor Cullen reported that more and sicker patients strain state TB sanatoria, with overcrowding and nurse shortages challenging facilities.
The Navy officer who replaced Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley as commander of United Nations forces in the South Pacific is identified. The quiz asks when dog tags were first used by the Army and what Roosevelt did about a football game drawing over 100000 annually.
War Department awards Brig. General Allan C. McBride the Distinguished Service Medal for meritorious services in the Philippines. He supervised operations behind Bataan and the evacuation under bombardment before reportedly becoming a prisoner of war. Mrs. McBride and children attended in Washington with other family members.
Hood College presents the first faculty recital of the year with Miss Anna Marie Budde soprano and instructor in voice, joined by Miss Catharine Williams piano professor, in Brodbeck Hall. The program spans Italian German and English works from classical and modern composers with solo and duet pieces. A reception for the performers will follow.
The Jug Bridge Homemaker’s Club held a meeting on November 11 with 18 members and guests hosted by Mrs. Roy Crum. Mrs. Russell Young offered tips on altering old clothes. the business part was led by the president.
Report covers 24 hour precipitation none. November to date totals 0.91 inch. Yesterday high 70 degrees, last year 70. Low last night 28, last year 32. Sunset 5:33 p.m. Rise tomorrow 7:58 a.m. Moonrise 0.04 p.m. Moonset 5:35 a.m. Rivers Monocacy near Ceresville and Potomac at Knoxville are clear.
Rev Ralph H Miller of Myersville was elected president of the Western Conference of the Maryland Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America at the St Pauls Lutheran church in Myersville. Rev Luther Hare of Clear Spring was re elected secretary and Rev D R Stonesifer of Smithsburg was elected treasurer. The conference included several discussion group meetings and decided the next conference will be held in Brunswick next fall depending on war conditions. Dr Amos John Traver and Rev C William Sprenkel from the local church attended.
Mrs Edward Bell celebrates birthday at 34 East South Street. Aviation Cadet Paul M Warrenfeltz, son of Foster M Warrenfeltz of Woodsboro, graduates November 14 from the Army Air Forces Navigation School Monroe LA to Second Lieutenant Air Corps. He will transfer to Palm Beach Florida. Mrs Horace M Alexander and infant H Markwood return to 709 North Market Street. George Robert Reeder joins the Navy and heads to Great Lakes Illinois. Seaman First Class Joe Keeney returns to duties after visiting parents Walkersville with guest Seaman Ray Sidlcke of California.
Public notices warn that all livestock machinery and grain on Gladys Verts farm along the Liberty to New London road belong to her and only she may sell items. A Breezy Knoll hunting ban at Yellow Springs warns of prosecution for trespass. A Moose benefit event is listed at 119 West South Street Navy.
Public notices, sales and events include Wayside Radio Service closing December 1, Dr. Edith H. B. moving to 6 E. Second Street, orthodontia practice hours, Evergreen Point dances November 20 21 with Jimmy Halls Swing Band, a charity and auction items at Reno's Monument sale on November 21, a tax book promotion, local hat sale, and upcoming private home ice delivery suspension due to war conditions.
On November 19 a Chicken Bupper will be held at the Frederick Key Club between 7 and 8 o'clock with all members welcome. Gilde Valley Council No. 11% JR. GO. U. A. M. holds a special meeting Friday evening, November 20 at 7 40 p m with all members urged to attend. Also complete selection of Xmas cards now available from berger's 43 n market street.
Public sale announced by Catherine A Betson Exrx for two Frederick City properties. First property includes a large stucco mansion with water pipe rights and a 20 foot drive, second is a brick six room house on East Patrick Street. Terms: all cash on court ratification, deposits $590 and $250, buyers to cover transfer costs. Sale set for December 1 at 11 a.m. in Frederick Court House.
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