Fire destroys six garages injuring five cars near church
An early morning blaze in six frame garages behind First Baptist Church on Dill Avenue to West Firth wiped out five autos and damaged a sixth. Fire crews contained the flames within an hour amid gasoline hazards with no insurance on vehicles or buildings and minor windborne smoke.
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First Baptist Church
Dill Avenue
West Firth Suicky
Lewis “Buck” Engle
Frederick
Paul E. Himes
North Bentz Street
Oldsmobile
Roger Cook
West Fourth Street
LaSalle
Charles 8. Pickett, Jr
Ford
Harry D. Wiles
Chevrole
Chevrolet
Don Om
Wits
Berinda Finkel
Pickett
United Floodlight
Bentz Street
Engle
St. Pauls Church Marks Anniversary
The 100th anniversary of the consecration of St. Pauls Episcopal church near Point of Rocks was observed with a Wednesday service at eleven. Rev Leon P F Vauthiere led, Bishop Ed ward T Holfenstein spoke, and Rev B Duvall Chambers and Rev WR Barker Turner shared historical remarks. A luncheon followed and a four o'clock social at Rock Hall. Attendees included clergy from other parishes and members from various areas. Residents reported very cool autumn weather with winds and a 45 degree low, the coolest period since late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Point of Rocks
Leon P. F. Vauthiere
Edward T. Holfenstein
B. Duvall Chambers
Westover
Roxbury
St. Pauls Parish
WR. Barker Turner
Baltimore
Nord
Rock Hall
Dickerson
Germans Take Rome Capitulation Aimed at Vatican Protection
German forces claim Rome has capitulated after a Von Kesselring led assault and that the German army will safeguard Vatican City. Rommel commanded northern Italy troops as reports of Milan riots and German advances near Chiasso describe escalating clashes.
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London
Rome
Vatican City
von Kesselring
Hitler
Erwin Rommel
North
Africa
Italy
Reuters
Berlin
Trieste
Romen
Cremona
Allied and Axis Moves Reported From North Africa and Europe
Allied forces landed at Faranto in the Italian peninsula. Italian warships surrendered at Gibraltar. Germans seized Brenner Pass after heavy fighting with Italian garrisons. Russian troops captured Mariupol and nearby towns in Ukraine.
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North Africa
Faranto
Gibraltar
la Linea
Spain
Mtalian
Brenner Pass
Madrid
Julian Alps
Mariupol
London
Baltimore County Medical Examiner Rules Death Self Inflicted
Dr. W P E Wise ruled today that Mrs. Joseph Holland Burchenal 23 a society tatran died by her own hand. She was found shot to death at her father's Sparks Maryland home.
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Towson
W. P. E. Wise
Baltimore County Medical Examiner
Joseph Holland Burchenal
Society Tatran
Sparks
Italians Scuttle Ships In Shanghai Report
The British radio quoted a German report from Shanghai stating the Conte Verde liner and two Tahan river gunboats were scuttled by their crews. In Buenos Aires a police guard was placed at the U S embassy to prevent demonstrations over Foreign Minister Storni's resignation.
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New York
Shanghai
Buenos Aires
United States
Segundo Storni
Allied Air Offensive Ends in Temporary Halt
London reports the eight day non-stop Allied aerial assault against the continent is over with a momentary lull. The wartime narration notes the blitz showed the air power of the United States and Royal Air Force, signaling a new phase in the war and a shift from North Africa to Europe.
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London
Germany
U. S
Superius
North Africa
Monterey cafe waitress seeks red permanent gold lettering
A Monterey cafe waitress requests a permanent gold lettering project described as ten inches tall with red accents. Details remain unclear in the fragments, but the note emphasizes a lasting display for the cafe space.
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Ana Gnean
Monterey Cafe
Crown Prince Umberto Seated Claim Denied in Rome Rumors
London reports say Swiss and Berlin broadcasts claimed Vittorio Emanuele abdicated and Umberto took the throne, but Rome and Swiss authorities deny the claim. Crown Princess Marie Jose reportedly traveled with four children toward Switzerland, amid ongoing royal tensions and fascist-era politics.
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London
Rome
Switzerland
Berlin
Ring Vit Jo Emanuele
Italy
Umberto
Stefani
Tahaan
Reuter
Reuters
Vittorio Emanuele
Marie Jose
Associated Press
Moraera
Mussolini
Pietro Badoglio
Badoglio
Ugone
Islation
Crown Princces Marie Jose
Mameny An Wie
Valaisoy
Great Sarrard Pass
Laxey oou_va
Office of War Information
Anniame Ha Wee Ssa Tm
Mrs McEwen Dies At Home In Tarrytown
Mrs Margaret R McEwen wife of Alfred McEwen president of Fibre Brush Company died at Vera Asal Persche town New York this morning at 30 o'clock She was 74 and had been in ill health for some time Survived by sons AL RL McEwen Woodstock VT and Joan McEwen Tarrytown two daughters Miss Eleanor McEwen and Mrs George Klein of Tallestown two sisters Mrs Paul McEwen and Mrs Laura Rans of New York City Funeral private to be held in Tarrytown on Sunday
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Margaret R. McEwen
Alfred McEwen
Fibre Brush Company
Vera Asal
Persche Town
N.Y
McEwen
J. K. Redsinson
Ox Fibre Brush Company
No Diamond Mach Com
AL RL McEwen
Woodstock
Joan McEwe
Tarrytown
Eleanor McEwen
George Klein
Talletown
Paul McFawen
Laura Rans
New York City
Mel Ewen
Gas First Salt Lake Catv. Sept i pH valars
A filling station customer drained 80 gallons of gas and left without paying, prompting inquiry into the incident. Police records note the receiver failed to settle the payment after fueling.
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Salt Lake
Robbers Fail to Find Gas Coupons at Board Office
Robbers broke into the Frederick County War Price and Rationing Board office in a school building between night and morning. They ransacked desks but found no gasoline coupons or fuel oil sheets, which are kept in a bank vault and on hand at the rationing office. The glass was broken, a vault door left intact, and no money or valuable items were taken. Authorities are reviewing the incident as officials note the coupon files may delay mailing renewals.
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Frederick
Arthur D. Phebus
Phebus
Oval. & Dow
Dohne
North America
Genoa
Italy
Algiers
Bither
Gachting
Ray
Milan
United Nations Radio al
Aly
Naples
Calabria
Mussolini Named Head of German Nazi Government
London reports a BBC broadcast quoted by the Associated Press stating Benito Mussolini would head a German-sponsored national fascist government. The remark appeared to identify Mussolini as the leader amid ongoing wartime politics.
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London
Beniy Mussalin
Ared
Tne
Associated Press
British Submarines Sink 13 Enemy Vessels in Mediterranean
British submarines sank 13 enemy ships during the concluding stages of the Mediterranean operation against Italy, including several supply vessels, according to the Admiralty statement released today in London.
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London
Italy
Admiralty
Iday
Allied forces push toward Naples as German counterattacks fail
Allied Fifth Army reports repelling five German counterattacks around Naples and establishing bridgeheads toward Salerno. Naples appears close to fall as American and British forces pour into southern Italy under Admiral Hewitt’s command. Genoa falls to German control while Ventotene is seized. Badoglio seeks surrender but Rome fate looms.
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Alli
North Africa
Naples
Haly
Dwight J. Eisenhower
Fifth Army
Mark W. Click
Steatge
Salerno
Gulf of Salerno
Clark
Ventotene
Bay of Naples
Rome
Gulf of Gaeta
Stis
Henry K. Hewitt
United States Navy
Italy
Capua
Cancello
Algiers
Genoa
Pietro Badoglio
North
Africa
Eighth Army
Pizzo
Calabria
Vibo Valentia
Hewitt
Major Battle Over Albania Amid Frontline Moves
German news agencies claim Valona Durazzo and Elbasan fallen to Germany. Swiss dispatches report Allied fleet en route to Albania as British American convoy sails toward Seaport. Reuters notes German occupation of Albania and Dalmatian border moves as Allied landings feared.
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London
UNE
Valona
Durazco
Elbasan
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Liny
Albania
Chiassoe
Ionian Sea
Reuters
East Adriatic
Chiasse
Radia
Greece
Yugueslavia
Ytalw
Aloania
Katia
Balkans
Monday Holiday Observed Across Maryland Banks
The article notes Monday as a legal holiday in Maryland with banks closed while state departments mostly observe, and explains the rule that when a holiday falls on Sunday it is observed on Monday. Governor O'Conor’s announcement is cited as the reason for limited observance beyond banks.
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Maryland
All City
Connie Banks Wall
OA Defenders
O'Conor
Italian Planes Attack Americans in Air Raid Review
A report says American bomber crews returned from a raid on a Italian air base near Fox-Hia junction, fending off about 30 attackers including six Italian Macchis. The attackers also included German Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs. nine were shot down with no American losses.
OPA Files Suit Against Dairy At Emmitsburg
The Office of Price Administration sues Blue Belt Farms of Emmitsburg seeking an injunction to restrain alleged violations of milk price controls. The suit filed in U S District Court in Baltimore by Prentiss M Brown administrator claims the dairy offered to pay and did pay excessively high prices to milk producers, diverting milk from other dairies in Harford County and Baltimore Annapolis area.
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Blue Ben Ferns Inc
Emmitsburg
ULS Tistrict
Baltimore
Prentiss M. Brown
Oihee Ar Fre
OPA
Blue Belt
Harford County
Beltimore- Annapolis
County Veterinarian Besancon Resigns
Dr Frederick W Besancon the county veterinarian who took office last June has tendered his resignation to the County Commissioners effective yesterday He plans to return to Michigan to continue his profession and no successor has been named by the commissioners
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Frederick W. Besancon
Tares
C. B Weagly
Middletown
Bestancon
Michigan State College
Maryland State Board of Agriculture
Weaaiy
Weagly
Besancon
West Third Street
Michigan
Wreck Ties Up Pennsylvania Main Line Near Horseshoe Curve
A derailment on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line two miles east of Horseshoe Curve near Altoona blocked two passenger trains and an empty car train for several hours early today. No injuries reported.
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Pesnse Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
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