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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
11
Local draft boards anticipate directives for V Day operations from the Selective Service Office. The plan includes reversing procedures to return service members to employment and expanding re employment efforts to cover veteran laws on employment insurance hospitalization and citizenship rights.
William Stoneburner of Frederick Route 5 near Middletown was treated at Frederick City Hospital for head and internal injuries after being caught in a drag at a local canning plant. He was hospitalized with serious facial lacerations and back pains after the Thursday noon incident. officials could not be reached for comment on the accident
The eight year old Miss Foley daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Foley of New York was seen as Elspeth the kid sister of Janie in a Tivoli premiere before a five day return engagement. She played the same role from the stage production and is known to county residents from the summer colony. She is currently working on another motion picture.
Senator Milard E Tydings of Baltimore rejected reports he would back a fourth term for President Roosevelt calling such surmise premature and unauthorized He noted the campaign organization plans were still being formed and he would speak when campaigning begins The Senate conference with Gov Herbert R OConor outlined joint efforts for the President and Congressional candidates Also announced medals and decorations earned in European combat for Staff Sgt Irving L Shuffler Jr with a new stripe expected.
Staff Sergeant Shuffler receives the Silver Star for bravery and two Bronze Medals for aerial combat missions over Western Europe and the European theater. He also earns the exemplary conduct ribbon for attachment to his Good Conduct bar. At 26, the son of Mr. and Mrs Irving L Shuffler of this city, he is married with his wife living in Hagerstown. He has not had a furlough in two and a half years and serves with a famed aviation group in the Eighth Army Air Force.
London reports military experts say Allied air fleets could retaliate a hundred fold against Germany if the Nazis resort to gas warfare but predict it unlikely. They note air superiority would allow drenching German cities if gas were used against civilians and warn rumors lack official confirmation.
Real estate records show multiple transactions: Dr and Mrs Paul B Kallaway buy a lot on West Second Street for about 1500 from Mr and Mrs Alfred G Zimmerman. Claude H Weizel sells 332 East Church Street to Ernest A Albrecht Jr for about 3800. Harry J Fromke sells 2352 East Church Street to George Muller for about 5000. Additional transfers involve Miller to Trout joint tenants, property at 343 and 345 West Patrick Street to Claude Miller for about 3300, and Myersville Saving Bank selling 12 acres plus buildings on Route 40 to G Millard north of Middletown.
The report records land sales including Mary Cathern Mosley selling to J Raymond Kelley and Lilburn H Hall buying land from Ada May Ogle for about 1500 and 2500 dollar figures. It also lists common fire causes in automobile service garages such as defective heating and electrical equipment and careless smoking.
State filed manslaughter by automobile against bus driver Danner after a mudic delivery truck crash at Brad dock flights. Bimmer C Long of near Boonsboro died at the hospital after being crushed by an H and F Railway trolley. No hearing date set. State Trooper Brandon Duvall noted Danner was driving the truck involved.
Plum pudding once served as the everyday breakfast for early English poor folk. Over time it rose in status to become a staple first course on the dinner menu during Christmas season.
The Public Service Commission ordered the continuance of passenger and freight service at the Highfield Washington County Maryland station of the Western Maryland Railway Company. The company had sought to close the stop, arguing Blue Ridge Summit and Camp Ritchie could serve the community, with express service to be by truck from Hagerstown. Citizens protested the closure. the commission found the closure unjust and incompatible with safe and adequate service at the station.
Washington reports some naval personnel considered over age may receive discharge. The plan explores opportunities to release older sailors and to manage volunteer options, with emphasis on orderly retirements and reassignments.
The Navy weighs a retirement policy based on age and the need to certify that a billet can be abandoned without replacement. Proposals apply to officers and enlisted, with many phases still tentative. A key issue is the age threshold for combat duty, with the Army and Marines setting 38, while the Navy contends it may require flexibility due to personnel needs.
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