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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1944
Page
12
New York reports describe the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz after a six ton bomb hit her deck. Antiaircraft fire ceased as crew were knocked down by the blast and wind wave, with many rendered unable to respond.
A county wide rally of church and church school workers in Frederick County will meet November 28 at Centennial Memorial United Brethren church to discuss religious education for returning service members. Rev. Dr. Ben F Wyland of Baltimore will speak on Religious Education and the Returning Service Men. The event, hosted by the County Council of Religious Education Adult department, begins 7 30 p m with an informal session in the Sunday school auditorium. Dinner meeting and election precede the rally at 6 15 p m in the Francis Scoville hotel Blue and Grey room.
Protestant chaplain Captain Milton B. Crist of the Ninth Air Force Tactical Air Command conducted Sunday services for American soldiers in Belgium Holland and Germany. From a Catholic school in Belgium to a Holland resort hotel and finally a requisitioned German home in the Siegfried Line the day showcased wartime church outreach in liberated areas. In civilian life Crist was pastor of the Thurmont Methodist Church in Maryland.
Miss Mary Newton married Pvt. Millard Paul Good in a Friday ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Samuel Johnston officiated. Bride wore navy blue with black accessories and red rose buds. Best man was Ransom Hoss. The couple resides at 342 East Second Street Frederick. PMID: Katherine V. Stambaugh wed Kenneth R. Wire in Harney Md church ceremony. Bride in brown suit with yellow corsage. Groom recently returned from 31 months Army service in the New Hebrides.
Baltimore November court ruling enjoins former members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South from using the denomination name. The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court and disagreed with a South Carolina Supreme Bench stance, saying continued use would cause confusion and aid merger opponents at the old church’s expense. Eight bishops led the actions against the dissidents.
Washington Nova Casey executive assistant to President Roosevelt left his White House office yesterday to become a lieutenant in the United States Navy He plans to join a ship tomorrow and go to sea immediately He says he has not resigned his White House job but is on leave of absence Casey is the Gaither Casey of Gaithersburg Maryland He is married with three daughters and a son.
New Orleans authorities hold 21 year old ex officer Robert G. Kaslow after his escape from a military prison in Amalulan. FBI traced him through a ring worn by a woman companion to a hotel and a jeweler, leading to his capture in a cocktail lounge. Kaslow faces a 30 year sentence for eight articles of war violations including forgery assault and desertion.
The Justice Department filed an anti trust suit in Milwaukee naming General Electric Company Westinghouse Electric and ten other electrical equipment makers. The civil action accuses the defendants of conspiring to fix prices on the sale of drop caul fuse cutouts devices that interrupt circuits during overloads.
Cumberland November 14 fifty eight members of the International Association of Machinists Lodge 489 AFL continue a work stoppage at Cumberland Steel Company. Union officials say the action aims to push the firm to sign a proposed contract despite a War Labor Board order to return to work at once.
The Cedar Grove 4H Club in Rockville on November 14 elected Betty Brown, Helly Jane King, Carol Lee Schaeffer, Catherine Linthicum, Catherine Howes, and Betty Jane King to officer roles including president secretary treasurer recreation leader and song leader.
Baltimore reports settlements totaling numerous payouts in 31 OPA meat and dairy cases over eight months. Attorney Daniel B. Leonard lists creditors and amounts including Southern Food $7,000 Ruppersberger Stern $3,148.72 A W Schmidt $1,487.02 William Meyers $7,000 Karol Products $1,130.79 and others such as European Kosher $2,746.60 Kriel Packing $2,110.50 Swift Co $26.21 and more to various firms and individuals.
Jefferson City Mo November 14 a week after the election Missouri still does not know who its next U S senator will Forrest C Donnell Republican held a thin margin of 3783 votes with about 21000 mail ballots left to tabulate His Democratic foe Noy McKittrick State s Attorney General holds about 54 percent of 85000 absentee votes 34820 to 29465 but must widen the lead to win Donnell is the sole Republican with a path to victory and final results may take another week as vote tallies continue
A dubious ad describes excess stomach acidity caused by constipation and suggest Brandreth Pills as a remedy. It touts pills cleaning out “unwholesome conditions” and claims widespread use in 33 countries, urging readers to try them for quick relief.
The Freder ia Cyueperstive Concert series announces season tickets and dates. The opening program features the Spanish dancers on Monday evening December 4 with Rosario and Antonin, marking their first major U S appearance since earlier performances at Carnegie Hall. Subsequent dates include February 12 and March 1 headlined by Angel Reyes and the Trapp Family Singers respectively.
Emil Hurja announced his resignation as associate publisher of Pathfinder Magazine effective January 1, 1945. He bought Pathfinder in 1939 and led its publication until the sale to Philadelphia interests last year.
Federal Judge J Cullen Gainey continues injunction proceedings against American Stores Company over alleged meat price and grade violations. OPA investigators testified to grading infractions in several Philadelphia outlets as the case resumes, with the company restrained in a separate ration bank matter.
Corcoran admitted overdrawing its ration account by over 113 million points last month and could not account for 59 million additional points. Officials blamed overdrafts on shortages, clerical errors, and petty pilfering while noting OPA delays and inexperienced staff as contributing factors. Rotting apples under fruit trees should be collected to prevent disease and protect next season’s crop.
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