Countian Electrocuted in Alexandria Rail Yard
Robert Hayes Pearl an eighteen year old resident near Petersville was instantly killed in the Potomac yards of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Alexandria Virginia. He apparently touched an exposed high tension wire while checking a train for a hot box and signaling from atop a car with a lantern. The accident occurred around 6 30 this morning and his body was found shortly after. He had worked for the railroad only a short time and resided with his parents Lawrence A and Katherine Lapole Pearl. He is survived by several siblings and two brothers overseas with the US armed forces. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by M Ritchison and Son funeral directors.
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Robert Hayes Pearl
Petersville
Potomac
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Alexandria
Young Pearl
Lawrence A
Katherine Lapole Pearl
Potomac Yards
Charles E. Pearl
United States
Italy
Lawrence C. Pearl
U. S. Army
Persia
Clark Shaff
Brunswick
Charles Wolfe
Katherine E
Eugene
George T
Harold L. Pearl
von Dearhiyet
Public Invited To Meeting On Anti Loitering Ordinance
The May or and Board of Aldermen will hold a public meeting next Wednesday open to any resident. Mayor Hugh W Gittinger said the session invites comments on the anti loitering ordinance being drafted by City Attorney E Austin James prior to adoption.
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Board of Aldermen
Hugh W Gittinger
E. Austin James
Eugene Bready 60 Dies at Harpers Ferry Home
Harpers Ferry West Virginia October 4 Eugene Bready 60 year old Harpers Ferry business man died today at his Caine Hill home after years of ill health He was a pulp mill worker and later ran a large filling station He was a Methodist Mason Knight Templar and member of the mer He is survived by his widow an adopted daughter Gloria one brother Go and two sisters of Los Angele s Harpers Ferry and two sisters of Los Angeles.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Eugene Bready
Caine Hill
Hcy
Iie
Knight Templar
Mer
Gloria
Los An
Bready of
Harles Ath Be Tial
Par Cemetery
Matthews Case Goes Over To Next Term
Princess Anne October 1 The criminal libel suit of Editor Rives Ailley, a case that drew little attention, was laid over to the next term as attorneys said they would advise discontinuing the article. J T Wood of Orange Florida forfeited $10 collateral and costs on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a registration card, cited by City Officer James Marks.
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Princess Anne
Rivesailley
J. T. Wood
Orange
Fla
Ar Ao
James Marks
County Sets War Drive Quota Amid Rome Vatican War Talk
Frederick County sets a National War Fund drive quota of more than $30 000 to aid 3400 local service members and fund Community Chest and Children's Aid Society. Rev William C Rovat announces committee roles as Glenn Swisher and James Falk take county and city leadership, with two week solicitation starting October 13.
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National War Fund
Community Chest
Frederick County Children’s Aid Society
William C. Rovat
Frederick County
Amanovacemicnl
Glenn T. Swer
James H. Falk
Royal
Children’s Aid Society Fund
Mr. Royal
Holmes D. Baker
Henry I. Stahr
Ignatius Bjorlee
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Glenn T. Swisher
Roger B. Wolfe
Robert L. Smith
William M. Stern
Parsons Newman
Charles McC. Mathias
Baker
Stahr
Falk
Swisher
Dertzbaugh
James M. Gambrill, Jr
Mathias
Biorles
William T. Delaplaine
A. Y. Thdmore
William D. Morton
Jack Forney
F. Russell Young
Capt
Glenn Stovall
New Executive Secretary For Welfare Board
The Frederick County Welfare Board announced the appointment of George H. Finck as executive secretary succeeding Ruth B. Jones. Finck, from the Social Security Board in Washington, D C, brings a background in casework and administration with degrees from Delaware, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Frederick County
Education Is Not Needed In Wartime Says Judge
A Yellow Springs resident Raymond Keyser faced Magistrate Edward Gf. Smith for failing to send his children to public schools. He claimed wartime duties justified non attendance and that those enforcing the law should join the war effort. The magistrate suspended a $1 fine with costs after noting a prior similar cases and the need for special permits.
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Yellow Springs
Daled
Edward Gf. Smith
Raymond Keyser
Peron
Magstrate
Gertrude Smith
Warren Hartley
Harley
Arthur King
King
Early Military Discussions Signal Polarized War Plans
London reports that Russia's rapid eastern front gains spur early pan-British-Soviet military talks ahead of a planned diplomatic meeting. Sources say Russian and allied officers may join high level sessions, with a general conference possible and U S Secretary Cordell Hull expected. War Bonds promotion notes enter the scene.
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London
Russia
London Press
Geowse
C. Marshal
Honeelf
Cordell
Harrman New Envoy To Russ Harrman New Envoy To Russ
Fragmented OCR text reports Harriman named new envoy to Russia to succeed Stances. It mentions government guidance and price control actions by the Philadelphia OPA on restaurants and duties.
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Harrman
Russ
Sesburg
Armin
Philadelphia
OPA
Pernss
Hood College 50th Anniversary Three Day Celebration
Hood College marks its fiftieth anniversary with a three day program. notables include Dr Charles Boethoger Vas president and Dr Margaret Snowe Martiss Dean of Pembroke Brown University delivering addresses. Governors, trustees and faculty will participate with campus events, lectures, a luncheon, and a Saturday commemoration service at Hudson Theater concluding with a reception at the president’s home.
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Canstence
Spernal
Hell Brodbsok
Aulock Fieday Aleraden
Charles Bo Wethoger
Hos
Avesta
Mere Martha @ Carson
Joe Gould
Trusters
Henry Apple
Hudson
Margaret Snowe Martiss
Pembrok
Brown University
Providence
Hermnth O'Conor
Guy E Shavels
The
Associaion of American Colleges, New Yorkey
Trustess
Coblenlshall
James ML Gaimbrill, Jr
Truste
Lullian Olive Brave
Margaret Elizabeth Muth
Catonsville
Hood
Aveihon
Bertha McCall
Travelers Art Society
Giorgy Waren Quedards
Ths Wlugian
Lanewater
Cauren
Baney
Josep Trenry Agus
Deat
Tris
T Ie
General Daar Mansnip
Betty Picketl
Haddonfield
Nod
Hudson Theater
Coolente Hall
Wil
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Elmer George Homingnat
Tod
Thomas W. ’ R
Eo ‘ Tal Profeaia
Chiassis Lion
Princeton
Theolozinary
Ryice
Preadent
Henry Irvin Stanr
Sumiscemienalar Walp
London Oc 1 P Keng Vit Emanuele Princess 1 rite Louis of Bet
London reports a complex royal ceremony with Princess and Duke figures, discussions of estates, and press notes indicating a formal event in Paris involving Louis of Bet and other titles. The fragmentary item notes possible vitals, dates, and attendees as reported by the press today.
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London
Emanuele
Rite Louis of Bet
Pew
Ander Haa E Ar
Paris
Cannas
Bates
Fuar Sanitae
Bed Viet Rom n-Parma
Estate, Press di Erand Said
Toda
New Orleans Tires-Pecavu Py Madd Hees At Sateen Arts
In New Orleans a local event centers on tire sales and a community arts project. The piece notes a fundraiser raising money for the arts while discussing roadside business and local organizations involved. It emphasizes community collaboration and upcoming activities.
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New Orleans
Sateen Arts Uct
Unclear Text About President Roosevelt Europe Policy
Fragmentary notes discuss President Roosevelt and a question on his stance toward Europe. The excerpt mentions a press inquiry and a lack of explicit amplification from the President, with references to public opinion and potential fare adjustments for many people.
Northeast Storm Fails To Break Drouth Here
Weather report notes a northeast storm failing to end the drought in the county. Showers were intermittent with heavy winds in the northern and eastern areas, easing drought but leaves ground dry. Rainfall totals were below typical September norms despite some brief downpours. Local towns reported scattered showers and a late rainbow, while creeks and reservoirs saw minimal relief to water supplies.
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Frank Weddle
Lung Creek
Battle Rages To Take Kiev In World War II News
The report describes heavy fighting around Kiev with Allied and German forces clashing. It notes naval action near St. Croix and losses on supply routes, including a torpedoed vessel and overall impact on Allied missions.
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Kiev
Ottawa i
Cava
St. Croix
Navy Mae
Donion
Pedias
Aioe
North Atlantic
Allied Forces Capture Naples and Drive Germans Back
American Fifth Army troops entered Naples, Italy, the country’s third largest city, and found it emptied of German defenders who had terrorized the area. The advance threatened Volturno defenses as forces moved northward toward Rome, with Avellino and Torre Annunziata also reported as captured in the push from Salerno.
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North Africa
Mark W. Chirk
Fifth Army
Tacdiay
Naples
Taly
Rome
Conmmmanique
Nvnounes
Europe
Hitler
Euroman
Ring of
Vesuvius
Remstrands
Noath
Volturno
Fifth
Salerno
Italy
Genoa
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Torre Annunziata
Avellino
Japs Reported Leaving Kolombangara Island
A Tokyo broadcast reported by the Office of War Information said Vice Admiral Konoye has succeeded Vice Admiral Matsuichi Maetsu as head of the Japanese Military Affairs Board. Mateusz has been relieved from his post and a new post was described as important. Allied convoy bound for Gibraltar en route from the Mediterranean is seen.
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Rkonove
York
Tokyo
Onnce of War Information
Forwichi Konoxe
Matsuichi Mateusi Ae
Tapanese Marine Affairs Board
Konove
Sewation Canada
Duogdeas
Mateuks Judd
Nazi Forces Diverted To Other War Fronts
London October 1 British Air Chief Marshal Sir Philip Joubert asserts in a radio broadcast that about one fourth of Germany s fighter planes one half of her bombers and two thirds of her divisions are fighting the Russians on the eastern front He credits Russia for successes and says the German effort was diverted to other fronts along with food and supplies in the war.
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London
Germany
Sir Philip Joubert
Philip
Russia
Hitler declares Dnieper line unyielding in wartime stance
Report from Sweden says Adolf Hitler designated headquarters on the eastern front and asserted no ground would be yielded beyond the Dnieper. He claimed the winter positions are strong and cannot be captured, insisting the front will stand.
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Minnis da
Sweden
Adolf Hitler
Riss
Dnieper
Fuehrer
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