Ten Million in Army by End of 1943 Say Hershey
Washington says Selective Service Director Hershey forecasts more than 10,000,000 Americans under arms by year end 1943 as the draft expands. He outlines how singles, dependents, and married men with children will be called, with local boards guiding essential and occupational deferments amid evolving war needs.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Congress
National Selective Service
Manpower Commission
Army-Navy
Anniversary Service Honors Early American Episcopal Leader
In Washington Cathedral on September 21 Right Rev Henry St George Tucker led a service marking the 190th anniversary of Bishop Thomas John Claggett’s consecration, the first Episcopal bishop in America. Bishops Freeman Helfenstein Powell joined in remembrance, noting Claggett’s body and wife rest in the Cathedral crypts with Key’s epitaph. The original Maryland diocese later split into Maryland Washington and Easton.
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Washington
Henry St. George Tucker
Episcopal Church In
America
Preljate
Virginia
Thomas John Clagsett
Maryland
James E. Freeman
Edward T. Helfenstein
Noble C. Powell
Claggett
Washington Cathedral
Croom
Francis Scott Key
Clagrett
Dies of
Diocese of
Easton
Wolfsville Couple Married Fifty Years
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Delauter near Wolfsville celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday September 13. Their many children and grandchildren attended, with each family bringing a basket. dinner was shared at the Delauters home. Clarence Delauter and Charles Martin provided string music for the gathering.
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Charles E. Delauter
Wolfsville
Earl Delauter
Donald
Harold Clarence
Dorothy Cunningham
Elmer Delauter
Pauline
Joseph
Francis
Dorothy
George
Eugene
Phyllis
Beverly
Clark
Oscar Delauter
George Smith
Celia
Keller
Jacob Delauter
Edwin
Edgar Martin
Dorotha
Charles
Betty
Austin
Lillian
Cecil Delauter
Joyce
Miriam
Cecil
Bobby
Roy Delauter
Evelyn
Jane
Roy
Margaret
Boyd
Dickie
Milton Horne
Ruth
Mrs. Delauters
Clarence Delauter
Charles Martin
Anniversary Services Mark Maryland Parishes Founding
Baltimore September 21 special ceremonies will culminate October 21 at Old St Pauls Church honoring the 80 original Protestant Episcopal parishes in Maryland. The anniversary recalls an act by the Governor's Council and Assembly in 1642 under instructions from King William and Queen Mary establishing the parishes.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Maryland
Old St. Pauls Church
Governors Council
William
England
War Relaxed Medical Rejections For Enlistment
The text notes that wartime changes eased several physical standards, reducing rejections among examined men. Before the war roughly half were rejected, now about one third fail to meet requirements. Eye and dental criteria were among those relaxed.
Asking Furs For Soldiers Drive In Frederick
A voluntary fur donation drive led by Mrs. George H M Wiener and Mrs. Roger Yelleg at 204 North Market Street seeks all kinds of furs even soiled ones to be reprocessed into war jackets for U S soldiers and sailors. Furs may be left at 314 North Market Street and will be sent to Mano Swartz Inc. Baltimore furriers active in the drive.
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Frederick
George HM. Wiener
Roger Yelleg
Thety Hema
North Market Street
United States
Mano Swartz, Inc
Baltimore
Wiener
Young
Stimson Vigorous On His 75th Birthday
Washington, Sept 21 Henry L. Stimson marked his 75th birthday showing as much vigor as during his wartime leadership. He planned to read congratulatory messages at his desk in the Munitions Building, the veteran statesman noted for service as Secretary of War and Secretary of State. He remains Roosevelt era cabinet elder, with Hall younger at 68 and other secretaries Knox Ickes and Jones close in age.
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
Roosevelt
Hall
State Department
Knox
Ickes
Jones
Yankees Sellout of World Series Seats Then
The New York Yankees announced a complete sellout of reserved and box seats for World Series games. 14,000 unreserved upper stand seats at 4.30, plus 14,000 bleacher seats at 1.10, will be sold on game day.
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New York
New York Yankees
Ladies Aid Society Meets at United Brethren Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church met Friday at 34 East South Street, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bell with Miss Francis Sulcer assisting. Officers for the year were elected: President Miss Florence Eigenbrode, vice president Mrs. Helen Summers, treasurer Mrs. Minnie Engle, secretary Miss Daisie McDonald, collectors Mrs. May Baker, Mrs. Agnes Heffner, Mrs. Johanna KIntz. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Minnie Engle’s home, 314 Park Avenue, with Miss Clara Falk and Mrs. J. H. Schmitt assisting. There were 26 present and refreshments were served.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society of the
United Brethren Church
Edward Bell
East South Street
Francis Sulcer
Helen Bell
Martha Crutchley
Florence Elgenbrode
May Baker
Naomi Gerringer
Helen Beil
Helen Williams
Florence Eigenbrode
Helen Summers
Minnie Engle
Daisie McDonald
Agnes Heffner
Johanna Ktintz
Park Avenue
Clara Falk
J. H. Schmitt
Thinks Later Court Term Aid To Farmers
The piece discusses grand jury focus on crimes by young men 17 to 25 and urges vigilance against auto theft and burglary to aid wartime defense. It highlights the Uniform Flag Law and notes the absence of the State's Attorney, appointing Holden S. Felton as Acting State's Attorney. It explains grand jury process with 23 members and a 12-vote threshold for indictments.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Holden S. Felton
Frederick
Grand Jury
Grand jury duties and secrecy urged in official charge
The document stresses strict secrecy for grand jury members and outlines oath obligations. It notes the jury’s duty to visit the jail and Montevue Hospital, report results to the Court, and meet daily at 10 o clock with stenographic support. It also records appointments in Annapolis: Lieut. Comdr. J E Leeper to the State Aviation Commission and Dr Harvey B Stone to the State Defense Council succeeding Dr Finney.
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Furthe
Pevrecy
Grand Jury
Prand Jury
Montevue Hospital
Annapolis
O'Conor
J. E. Leeper
U. S. Naval Academy
State Aviation Commission
Harvey B. Stone
Baltimore
State Defense Council
Stone
John M. T. Finney
Walkersville Observation Post To Open
The American Air Force Genind Observation Corps announces Walkersville will officially operate an observation post beginning Sunday. Located on the Harry Wisner farm south of Walkersville, the post will provide a clear view in all directions to detect aircraft over the Glade Valley. A community effort. Toval citizens will staff four hour shifts weekly with some volunteering for extra duty. An instruction meeting will be held Thursday night at NK Garment Company in Whikersville at 7 p.m.
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Genind
Charles Hudson
Walkersville
Harry Wisner
Glade Valley
Adetter
Franson
Toval
NK Garment Company
Whikersville
At & P.m
Suum
Hanssom
U.S. Air Corps
Sergent C. HE Murphy
T. R. Tipton
Maryland
Community meeting invites Walkersville citizens to join observers
The Altec center will host a meeting with general instructions from Volunteer Observers. The open session invites Walkersville residents to learn the project’s importance and to offer services. Names listed include A C Whitmore Chief Observer and others as assistants and observers.
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Altec
Walkersville
A. C. Whitmore
Ob- Chartee Ho Dke
Oren la Btrite
Charles W. Smith
Robert Nicodemus
Mes
Carrell Easterday
Elisabeth Nicodemus
Key
Aln. Warner
Harold Hooper
Walter W. Poole
Willam VanFossen
Hubert Nicodemus
Norman Green
Clayton Aint. Mermnan
Cha South
George Smith
Ada Easterday
Donald Walters
Aliss Nellie Nicodemus
J.C. Rettells
Elizabeth Nicodemus
J W. Long
Mary Martso
Willian HH
Peiffer
James Mercer
Ross Clem
John Poole
J W. 1
Deller
Mehr
Wisner
Courtney Stauffer
Mero
Alien Nicodemus
Oren Trine
Davis Estate Bequeathed to Widow Marguerite Davis
In Leesburg Virginia Marguerite Davis widow of former Gov Westmoreland Davis was made the sole beneficiary of his will probated Saturday She is named executrix without security The estate includes 1800 acres of Virginia real estate with tangible and intangible property estimated at about 697000 dollars
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Leesburg
Marguerite Davis
Westmoreland Davis
Davis
Virgina
Wen
Will of Mrs Emma Willard Probate In Orptuus Court
The will of Mrs Emma Willard was probated in the Orptuus Court this morning. The estate, not estimated, is shared equally by sons Judge Arthur D Willard and Paul C Willard of Fred Jerick, named as executors. Will dated July 30 1920, witnessed by Dra L Miller and Grace L S M.
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Emma V. Willard
Orptuus Court
Stormer
Arthur D. Willard l
Paul ¢. Willard
Fred Jerick
Dra L. Miller
Grace
Deed Recorded for West Jefferson Braddock Heights Property
A deed records sale of the old Lamar residence on the west side of Jefferson Boulevard at Braddock Heights from Ae and Mrs C Spangler to Mr and Mrs Frank V Bailey of Washington. Consideration near 2300 dollars. The three story weatherboard home stands at the west side near the first bend.
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Relerk
Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock Heights
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