New Guinea Ridge Taken From Japs
Allied troops report recapturing Joribaiwa Ridge 32 miles above Port Moresby as they press a counter offensive in New Guinea. Japanese forces retreat toward Nauru while Allied air and ground operations widen the gap near Buna and Menari with trenches and bar rades found by advancing troops. Japanese landings are reported in the Tanimbar Kei and Aru Islands north of Australia with occupation of the Arafura Sea area.
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MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Ioribaiwa
Port Moresby
Nauru
Joribaiwa
Toribaiwa
Buna
Qwen Stanley
Menari
Salamaua
Upper New Guinea
Tokyo
Tanimbar
Kei
Aru Islands
Comei
Arafura Sea
Saumlakki
Laarat
Tenunbar Islands
Vopa
Ark Islands
Tanimbar Islands
Darwin
Saw No Warning Fusees Express Crewmen Say
Baltimore dispatch reports crew of the Cleveland Night Express testified at a B&O hearing they saw no warning flares or torpedoes before a collision that killed about 18. Fireman Nedelski and baggage master Lichliter described foggy daylight and brief stoppage times, noting no explosions were heard and warning devices were not observed. The crash occurred west of Dickerson Md as a rear car struck a fast freight on an adjacent track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Cleveland Night Express
Alexander A. Nedelski
Floyd E. Lichliter
Dickerson
Baltimore District
P. K. Partee
Nedelski
Lichliter
Partee
Train Crash Details Highlight Flares and Flagmen Roles
Testimony from freight train conductor James W. Pledge and engineer Lewis K. Heck describes flare and flagman positions, rail conditions, and emergency stopping actions preceding a collision involving the Ambassador. Officials stress proper warning placements and signal timing as investigations proceed. public publicity roles are also outlined by club organizers.
Hampstead Club to Host Walter E Krel Luncheon
Walter E Krel president of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will be guest of honor at the Woman's Club of Hampstead luncheon on Tuesday October 6 in Saint Mark's Lutheran Parish Hall Miss Mary Stansbury is club president Also on October 7 Krel will speak at Forest Park Woman's Club in Baltimore about the Fort Worth General Federation convention The Forest Park Club led by Mrs Charles W Sylvester and publicity chair Mrs Charles O Clemson plans further state wide event notices and asks clubs to submit major activities two weeks in advance for press release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Walter E Krel
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Woman's Club of
Saint Mark's Lutheran Church
Mary Stansbury
Kriel
Forest Park Woman's Club
Ambassador Apartments
Baltimore
General Federation
Fort Worth
Tex
Wilmer Fell Davis
Eastern Shore
Maryland Federation
Mexico
Charles W. Sylvester
Forest Park Club
Sylvester
State Federation
Charles O. Clemson
Attending Convention Held At Martinsburg
A large group of women from Frederick city and county attend the two day sixtieth annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland in Martinsburg West Virginia at St John s Lutheran Church. The opening service included Holy Communion under Rev Frederick R Wagner and sessions continue through Thursday with an address by Rev Wilson P Ard on If The Foundation Be Destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Women's Missionary Society
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Wilson P. Ard
D. D
Hagerstown
Tks. Dh. Caa Alums
UL Dod
Timore
Harriett Engelbrecht
Baltimore
Frederick
Harry B. Fogle
Uniontown
Calvin E. Schildknecht
Carl Hildebrand
Grace M. Sheeleigh Women's Missionary Society
Howard C. Flook
Thelma Culler
Nona Diehl Missionary Society
John D. Hann
Arthur G. Null
Doubs
Martinsburg
Bible Class Meets at Evangelical Reformed Church
The Ladies' Bible Class of Evangelical Reformed Church held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the church parlors with president Mrs. Roy Ramsburg presiding. The gathering opened with Blessed Assurance and Psalm reading. A social committee for October was appointed: Mrs. Lara B. Hargett, Mrs. Charles A. Staley, Mrs. Lester Shaffer, Mrs. A. H. Wolf, Mrs. Ada Forney, and Mrs. Elizabeth Michael. The group closed with Sweet Hour of Prayer, Lord's Prayer, and Mizpan benediction. The social committee includes Mrs. Guy Mateny, Mrs. Edward Dyer, and Mrs. Harry Stoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Reformed Church
Roy Ramsburg
Iara
Hargett
Charles A. Staley
Lester Shaffer
A. H. Wolf
Ada Forney
Elizabeth Michael
Republicans Predict House Win Amid War Debate
Washington reports Republican leader Frank E. Gannety warned of an "awful mess" at home and said a November House victory could curb New Deal excesses and speed wartime goals. Democratic spokesman Jed Johnson countered optimism, saying the party aims to retain or slightly increase its House majority. The 435-seat chamber requires 218 for a majority. party balance depends on seat gains and vacancies. A community program followed with recitations and readings by local residents.
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Washington
Spe
Frank E. Gannety
Republican Ali Committee
Jed Johnson
Oklahoma
Democratic Congressions Campaign Committee
Republi
Margin Between Farmer And Consumer Too Wide
A six month investigation into the facar labor situation nears its end with testimony about price gaps. Witness Donald A Nedson remained to be heard as the hearing dates shifted. Officials say there will be no food shortage despite the widening margin between farm prices and consumer prices.
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Donald A Nedson
Bulmer
OSC Bt
Gould Pee
Fulasor
Woshard
Kfershey
McNutt
Candidates can file expenditures by October 8
The article notes several candidates and totals with Horace Mo Alexander spending 27295 and Hebert Le Grove paying a $25 filing fee. It states primary candidates have 0 days left from the printing date to file statements, or October 18 in some cases, and that reporting timeframes vary for agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mo Alexander
Othe
Clark
Hebert le Grove
House of Delegates
Ellis
Frat Boon
Earthquake Shakes Parts of Thingary for Minutes
Reuters dispatch reports a quake rattled the London region early this morning, lasting about three minutes. Minor damage was reported, with no confirmed injuries as authorities assess the affected areas.
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London
Vichy
Rettters
Thingary
Dane Page
Maryland Pupils Vote to Aid War Effort in Maryland
Selective Service Director Lewis Hershey outlined a Maryland plan where school children may work up to five hours daily in gainful jobs under teacher supervision. Five towns Cambridge Frederick Annapolis Silver Spring and La Plata are listed as sites. Students balance classes and work, receiving pay and high school credit toward diplomas.
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Baltimore
Selective Service
Lewis My Hershey
Ste” Lm
Hershey
New York
Vesterday
Maryland Haightschool Ostudvarty
Paret LG Wadia Dome de Hive
Cambridge
Frederick Aumapilis
Silver Spring
Seas Mt
Bso
Department to Expand Stenography Program This December
Salder said the department plans to expand the stenography program around December 1 to enroll more students and broaden coverage into additional occupations. He emphasized increasing capacity and extending services to more workforce areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Meetings Resume at Lutheran School Class Supper
The Mother's Class of the Evangelical Lutheran church school held a covered dish supper at Mrs. Melvin Leafleet's West Seventh Street home on Sept 2 for 23 members and visiting guests. President Mrs. Franklin Nothagle led the meeting with a Bible verse roll call. Prizes went to Mrs. Theodore Reeder, Mrs. Emma James, Mrs. Rex Zimmerman and Mrs. Roger Kyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church School
A. J. Traver
Melvin Lea Ieafleet
West Seventh Street
Franklin Nothagle
Nothagle
Lescalleet
Theodore Reeder
Emma James
Rex Zimmerman
Roger Kyler
S Rtalph Newman
Notagale
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Frederick High School
Charles W. Willis
James F. Zimmerman
Beverily Stupp
Perry Darner
Anna May Hughes
Christine Scott
Clara Bell Matthews
Willis
Ralph Whitlow
Katherine Biehl
Dorothy Wiseman
Maxine Trout
Harry Finneyfrock
James W. Pledge
Interstate Commerce
Gordon Morris
Lewis K. Heck
Cleveland Express
Cumberland
Ambassador
Malta
Anne Nenna Aban Onder
Lester A. Helfrich
Sunnyfields
Hammond's Lane
Brooklyn
Clemson
Willian Parougt Starr
War Service Department
Lydia E. Pinkhara
Pinkham
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, MD
Meritser Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S
Vannett
Ralph Culler
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Dutes
MD America
America
Anheuser-Buasch
Baker’s Yeast
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