Local soldiers reported killed and wounded in World War II actions
Private George E. Rice of near Lewistown is killed in action in France on September 14, with parents notified. Private Roscoe M. Wiles of Utica is mildly wounded in France, and Flight Officer Orman Garland Bell of Wamsville dies of wounds in southern France. Rice and Wiles served since 1943, with families awaiting fuller details. Bell previously served in Italy and on cargo missions, with his war record spanning training at Camp Croft and South Plains Air Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.E. Rice
South
France
George E. Rice
Pierce 5
Wsgrs Aay
Janie
Camp Croft
State
Lewistown
Pie
Wiles
Pfc
Lee M. Wiles, Jr
England
Cpl
Oscar E. Wiles
California
Orman Garland Bell
Orman T. Bell
Wamsville
War Department
Italy
F. O. Bell
Frederick High School
New York
South Plains Army Air Field
Lubbock
Tex
F. C. Bell
Louise Yardbhrough Bell
Humphrey
Ark
Charles Bell
Navy Yards
Washington
Arlington Bell
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Mary
Ethel
Fay
19 Nazi Tanks Wrecked by U S Third Army Near Nancy
U S Third Army troops cleared German forces from the Gremecey forest today and knocked out 19 tanks and red strates on high ground 14 miles northeast of Nancy. The drive north of Nancy reached key terrain near Lalancourt and Jallan sourt. Northern action saw Grevenmacher captured on the Luxembourg frontier as troops pushed toward Luxembourg City.
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U.S. Third Army
Lpi
George 5
Patton
Gremecey Forest
Nancy
Ta Forest
Lalancourt
Jallansourt
Parrey Forest
la’ Tancourt
Jatlaucourt
Lieut Duvall Dies in Crash Over Gulf of Mexico
Second Lieut William Guy Duvall U S Marine Corps son of Edwin Byng and Katharine E Russell Duvall of Kensington formerly of Frederick officially reported killed in an airplane crash during a training flight over the Gulf of Mexico about 20 miles from Galveston Texas on September 20. Memorial services were held at Holy Redeemer church Kensington for the 20 year old officer. He was a Bethesda Chevy Chase High School class of 42 graduate. He enlisted in 1942 and rose to second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1944. Survived by his parents a brother and a sister and maternal grandmother and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Guy Duvall
U. S. Marine Corps
Edwin Byng
Katharine E. Russell Duvall
Kensington
Frederick
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Tex
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Duvall
Elmira
Lieut. Duvall
U- 5. Naval Reserve
Eagle Mountain Lake
Russell B. Duvall
U. S. Army Air Corps
Columbus Army Air Field
Columbus
Sinter
Katharine Marie Duvall
Michael F. Russell
East Third Street
Germans Cooperating With Allied Military Government in Occupied Area
Kornelimunster, Germany, Oct 2. Lt. Shale L. Tulin reports the civilian population is cooperating with the Allied Military Government unit with no confirmed civilian violence against American troops. Curfews restrict movement. 12 to 60 year olds are registered. guns turned in. burgomesters manage local affairs to feed and shelter civilians. Maj. Claude E. Post notes unrest mainly from displaced Poles and Russians forced into labor, secured in camps pending repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle Kornelimunster
Germany
Shale L. Tulin
East
Norwalk
Conn
Tulin
The
Reich
Olic
Kurt L. Walitschek
Oakland
Calif
Pid
Ac ‘ Itsehek
Claude EF
Post
Elmhurst
Round-Clock Attacks By Russ Planes In Yugoslavia Drive
Russian fighter bombers pounded German positions as ground forces advanced along a curving Balkan front 70 to 100 miles southeast of Belgrade. Soviet troops and Tito’s partisans pushed toward the Belgrade Nis railway, while silencing enemy batteries and destroying trucks and tanks. A Turkish-timed report claimed Soviet Romanian forces reached 22 miles into southeastern Hungary toward Budapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Balkans
Balkan
Red Army
Marshal Titos Partisans
Belgrade-Nis
Hungary
Budapest
Turkey
Magyar
Water level still 12 feet below top indicates low reservoir
October begins with Fishing Creek reservoir at its yearly low as caretaker Frank Weddle reports the level about 12 feet below full and still falling slowly despite Saturday rain. No immediate water ban yet, though bucket or car washing may be prohibited. officials note heavy rain needed to reach full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Creek
Frank Weddle
Hugh V. Gittinger
Major Hedges Arrives at Letterman Hospital
Major Frank H. Hedges Jr of the U S Army Medical Corps has arrived at Letterman General Hospital California after illness in New Guinea and Australia. He has been in service two years and was stationed at Walter Reed before foreign materiel work as an orthopedic surgeon. He and his wife and two sons live in Painted Post Texas. Under rationing leather moccasins will be rationed from imported sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hedges, Jr
U. S. Army Medical Corps
Letterman General Hospit Sco
Cal
F H. Hedges
West Second Street
Hedges
New Guinea
Pacific
Australia
United States
Major Hedges
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Jalet
Repairing Market Street Patchwork Underway This Week
City street crews began seasonal patching on Market Street starting at the Square and moving northward toward Seventh Street. City Engineer W Raymond Walte said the work would require much of the week, continuing the regular maintenance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
W. Raymond Walte
Not Guilty Verdict In Auto Death Fatality
Tabler acquitted in police court after a vehicle driven by Tabler struck pedestrians near Frederick. Mrs Minnie Wetzel died. her daughter Mrs Florence Lobery survived. Prosecutor Storm argued negligence. defense cited lack of visibility and immediate aid. State Police investigators and local officials testified. case details centered on location near Buckeystown road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
Peederich
Wil Smith
Minnie Jr. Wetsel
Evereteen Point
Nichtate
Welsel F
Florence Mlobery
Pashington Road
Buckeystown Road
Frederick
Yublee
Campus Day set for Hood College in October program
Hood College Den Qer Hood Campus Den Qer Hied prepares for the twenty sixth annual Campus Day on Saturday October 14 at 2 30 pm in the Hudson Memorial theater. The alumnae cup will be presented to the winning class by Miss Fannie Magee. Activities include an organ recital from 2 to 2 50 pm by Henry T Wade and the march of the four classes at 2 30, plus all college singing and a Campus Day dance at 8 30 pm.
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Hied Cot
Hudson Memorial Theater
Fenty
Wll
Fannie Magee
Hood
Janice Eastman
Doris Humrichouce
Jane Gilpin
Betty Bishop
Ginded Ruby
Lillian Presi
Elizabeth B Bower
Martha C. Carson
Raymond J Ford
Henry T. Wade
Ruth E. Perry
der. Heniry J. Stuhr
Wounded Officer Near New Market in Action
A sergeant was seriously wounded in the field near New Market during the fighting in Freee on September G. Reports indicate his condition is grave as he was rushed to a hospital in England. Earlier notes mention his son and updates on military personnel, with references to D-Day timing and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrater
Freee
Lester
New Market
England
Purenis
Mainhart
Meddle
Inconclusive report from Tornea border clash
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dated incident near Tornea in the northwestern frontier area with references to Germany and Iran. details are unclear and the excerpt lacks verifiable names or outcomes.
2000 U S Planes Drive On Germans In War Front
American heavy bombers attacked Cologne and Kassel in the Siegfried Line area while more than a thousand planes joined the First Army in scouting the West Wall near Aachen. General Eisentrager warned Dade residents to evacuate near the Sehelde estuary as Allied strikes continued. Cologne, a major city near Aachen, and Kassel, a key rail hub, were focal points as the First Army pressed the Siegfried Line. Bombers targeted rail terminals and unconnected targets, with no losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Cologne
Kassel
Aachen
da Ihe Rhine
Hitler
Ascher
Germany
Binder
Handorl
Holland
Japan’s Losses in September Reach Sapping Total
War editor Leonard Milliman reports Allied disclosures showing at least 1220 Japanese surface craft destroyed or damaged in September. About 803 ships sunk, including 201 coastal vessels and transports, with the bulk consisting of small boats. Most losses tied to American submarines, British actions, and Japanese aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Milliman
Associated Press
Sime Vd
Allionga
Barnes
Lugeers
Sampans
Japan
Pines
Caf
Chester WL Nimliz
Donelas MacArthur
China
Pravda Attacks Allies Policy and Nazi Echoes
Pravda denounces allied weakness and “Hillerism” in a fiery editorial. It criticizes Andre Guide for muddled remarks and hints at a looming French crisis while warning of Nazi influence, urging Soviet readers to await truthful words from Western writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pravda
Teva Ehrenburg
Aleger Ns
Allied Breakthrough Push Near Aachen Signals Major Offensive
United States First Army launches a massive air and ground assault breaching the Siegfried Line near Aachen after a days-long artillery barrage. General Courtney H. Hodges commands fierce bombardment as Doughboys advance through smoke and rubble, aiming toward the Rhine amid rapid Allied gains across the front. German counterattacks are repelled while the Seventh Army advances toward the Belfort Gap and Dutch coast. Eisenhower warns Dutch islanders to evacuate as heavy Nazi fire blocks Antwerp port.
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London
U.S
First Army
Siegfried Line
Aachen
Courtney E. Tledges
Tereef
Naat
Selgia
Netherlands
Adolf Hitler
Rhine
Holsland
Belfort
Nijmegen
Moselle
Devight D. Eisenhower
Seventh Army
Austria
Holland
Caen
Normandy
Antwerp-Turnhout
Eisenhower
Schelde
Antwerp
Plas
Tragedian Robert Downing Dies At Middletown Home
Robert Downing a famed tragedian once linked with Edwin Goeth and Joseph Jefferson died at home on Jefferson Street Middletown after a four day illness. He was years old and previously lived in Fredertel and Braddoete Heights. A four time married man he retired to Middletown in 1938 and lived reclusively. He celebrated the title role in The Gladiator and often did comedy as well. He preached the Gospel after 1917 and remained active in evangelism until 19536. Survived by his wife and daughter from a former marriage Mrs Travers J Crocker of Washington two brothers Harry and Metebagh adhaerhi ued at Westum. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at 106 East Church Street with interment Mt Olivet cemetery. Jr. R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Downing
Annetle
Jeffeeson Street
Middletown
Hid Avis
Fredertel
Braddoete Heights
Mary Shafep Jones
Middledown
Uiey
Cups
John Drew
Malaprop
Downine
Travers J Crocker
Washington
Harry
Metebagh Adhaerhi Ued
Wetsuminion
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
R. Etchison and Son
France’s Art Treasures Mostly Safe During War
The article reports that most of France’s national art treasures remain intact, including the Bayeux Tapestry and Mona Lisa. It notes a Supreme Headquarters advisor confirms no destruction occurred, with the Bayeux Tapestry found in the Louvre vaults as troops entered Paris. details reference the Vichy government’s actions.
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Bayeux
To Sell Sleeping Car Servicing Business in Philadelphia
A 8S district court filing notes the company elected to sell its sleeping car servicing business while keeping its railroad car maintaining unit in compliance with the anti trust decree issued last May. The action reflects ongoing court oversight of the firm’s rail service operations and market activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadeliphia
Pullsman
Tac
Aisg
Nazi Plane Plant Found In Iron Mine Algrange
In Algrange France on October 2 Allied forces halted German work on ore mines converted into bomb proof plants intended to manufacture 1000 Messerschmitt Inter planes monthly. Captured at Algrange were 300 tons of sheet aluminum and crates of equipment, with more material found at Fontoy. Germans evacuated after a fake order. the project was called the most important in the German war effort and aimed to be a primary fighter plane production center by October 20.
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Algrange
France
Messerschmitt Inter
Fontoy
FFI
Lett Pening Giucpmmis
Hitler
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Bell
Tramsville
SOW
Margaretha Adam
Magnolia Avenue
Adam
Ireland
Scotland
Africa
Sicily
Belgium
AMG
Army
Russ
Letterman Hospital
Office of Price Administration
Mexico
George W. Tabler
Mrs. Wetzel
Stason
Tornea
Fonjind
Western Front
Cin Thie
Trattera
Russia
Soviet Union
Ros Nate
7Th Army
Belfort Gap
Robt. Downing
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