China-Burma-India Theater Tough Spot Col Staley Says
Col Staley describes CBI theater as a tough spot with Chinese allies showing quiet courage and high devotion to duty. He recalls monsoons, rail and road shortages, and 118 degree days in Burma, plus 24-hour medical support. He notes limited rest, fond memories of Calcutta and Bombay, and the difficult transport and communication challenges for American and Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Staley
China-Burma-India
Charles N. “Chick
Burma
Col
Staley
China
India
Taj Mahal
Orient
Assam
Bihar
Army Medical Corps
Frederick
Woodrowley Gores
Taequal
East Church Street
Women’s Clubs Meet At Merriott Home October Meeting
The Jortetaod Club met at Mrs. Nina Merriott’s home on October 12 with 12 members and one visitor, Mrs. Lee House, presiding. Music by Luther Remsberg, poems read by Elmer Guyton, and discussions on nutrition, home management, and clothing filled the session. Next meeting set for November at Mrs. Foul Stockman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Merriott
Lee House
Luther Remsberg
Columbia
Elmer Guyton
Jack Frost
Abe Hemp
Swedish Export of Ball Bearings Halted in Germany
Stockholm reports that Sweden has officially ceased all ballbearing exports to Germany. The Foreign Office noted prior press claims of stoppage and stated no such exports are currently being carried on. In a separate notice, Mr and Mrs Joan B Thomas sold a five room bungalow near Middletown to Mr and Mrs Glenn Shafer who have been occupying it for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Germany
Foreign Office
Joan B. Thomas
Middletown
Glenn Shafer
Oak Orchard Farm Sold to Baltimore Buyer Near Sams Creek
The 23 acre Oak Orchard area farm of James Albert Johnson near Oak Orchard was sold to Joseph Otreba of Baltimore through George T. Keech. The 7 room dwelling, barn and outbuildings remain, with immediate possession given. the site was formerly the George Vler farm on the Oak Orchard to Sams Creek road. The deal continues Keech’s connection to recent local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Orchard
George T. Keech
Baltimore and Creagerstown
James Albert Johnson
Joseph Otreba
Baltimore
Sams Creek
George V Ler Farm
Mr. Keech
Miller
Bright Jewels meeting at Calvary Methodist Church School
The Bright Jewels class of Calvary Methodist Church School met at Mrs. Harry Zimmerman's 440 E Patrick St with 20 members and 3 guests. Mrs Howard Mayne presided, with singing and Bible readings, program items by Miss Katherine Nusbaum and others, and refreshments served. dress boxes won by Dr J F Haas and Mrs Claude Brightner. November meeting to be at Mrs Lester Koogle’s home with co-hostesses Katherine and Bessie Nusbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
New Market Granre Hall
Evelyn Howard
Miss Howard
Mary Catherine Hahn
Rebecca Hahn
New Market School
Bright Jewels
Calvary Methodist Church School
Jesse KR. Yingling
Harry Zimmerman
E. Patrick Sr
Howard Mayne
Ceuss
Katherine Nusbaum
O'Dale King
Edward Mantz
Robert Reifsnider
William €. Zimmerman
Russell Dudrow
Rae
Reifsnider
Haas
J. F. Haas
Claude Brightner
Lester Koogle
Katherine
Bessie Nusbaum
Independent artists group formed by 10 writers in Dewey NY
The Republican National Committee announced tonight the formation of the independent artist and writers group for Dewes led by Louis Bromfield. The roster includes Booth Tarkington Kenneth Roberts Mary Roberts Rinehart Margaret Conn Ban nitt Sophie Kerr Rachel Crothers Guin Thompson Seron Inex Haynes Irwin and Faith Baldwin. Duisburg bomb tonnage surpasses London's worst month with 2000 RAF bombers dropping over 10000 tons in 18 hours. Luftwaffe losses 18 bombers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEWEY
New York
Dewes
Republican National Committee
Louis Bromfield
Booth Tarkington
Kenneth Roberts
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Margaret Culkin Bannittr
Sophie Kerr
Rachel Crothers
Guan Thompson Seron
Inex Haynes Irwin
Faith Baldwin
Duisburg
London
Hitler
RAF
Luftwaffe
Geerman
Air Ministry
British Americans Play Match Bridge on Atlantic Spotlight
On the Atlantic Spotlight radio link between London and New York a half hour bridge session featured Mrs A M Sobel as South and Peter Leventritt as East. Their partners were Joel Tarlo with Sobel and A J Smith with Leventritt in a mixed British American lineup. George Rapee acted as deputy for Tarlo North, awaiting the play after the six of diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
A. M.helen) Sobel
Peter Leventritt
England
Joel Tarlo
Sobel
A. J. Smith
Leventritt
George Rapee
Bridge Hand Ends in Doubled Down Result
In England Mr. Tario and Mr. Smith of London played a bridge hand where Tario ruffed hearts and led clubs during the play. Sobell claimed they had a better line, noting diamonds could have been established by ruffing three of them, after a sequence involving spades and trumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tario
England
Sobel l
Mr. Tario
Mr. Smith
London
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Medical Corps
New York City
Washington
Navy College
Navy
Naval
Thurmont
John Wesley Bowman
Sabillasville
Bruce A
Wiliam J. Stoner
Ir Loube
Ancumbad Tegen
Setia
Williamson's Drug Store
North Market St
Pearre's
Joseph P. Marmor
Buccessor
le Pearre
Pacific
Regarraie
Osa
Arcus IS
Ryukyu Islands
Imperial Japan
College Park
A. Gould
Michigan State College
University of Maryland
T. Bo: Symons
Gould
Ivision of Maryland
C. W. England
Typewriter & Supply Co
East
Patrick Street
Frederick, Maryland
W. W. Corbin
Richard Myers
Harry Beans
Rocky Springs
James E. Sullivan
Monrovia
Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
Sullivan
Corbin
Myers
Reuben Hale
Ice Street
Cpl. W. W. Corbin
Lee Merriman
Hale
New Addition
G. C. Manes
Knoxville
C.R. Rollison
Pacomana
Tueft
Kenneth Corbell
Bridgeport
Montevue
Seret
J. K. Cushwa
Monocacy River
Corbett
Bruce A. Brachey
Frederick County
Vvck
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
Ilte Sil
A&i
J. Sonttl Qa
Peter Im
Ailasal Neeth
William E. McKenney
America's Card Authority
Norwich
Ander
Bart
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
West Patrick St
Rose Point
By Wallace
Hemsberg
KEY Aotel Bldg
ADE Valiey Garber Bread
Frederick County National Bank
N. Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
THE
National War Fund
U.S
W. G. Crowther
West
Patrick St. Frederick, MD
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