Follow-Up Plans For Nazi Defeat Reportedly Set
Washington, Aug. 3. Plans for immediate follow-up of Germanys surrender or collapse are reported to have been worked out in detail. Officials say full cooperation among the United States Britain and Russia will guide victory actions. No separate peace will be sought by any side.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Britain
Russia
Moscow
Teheran
Berlin
Churchill
County Soldier Wounded In France June 9 Invasion
Mr and Mrs Ray Cochrane of Rohrersville report a telegram from the War Department confirming their son Sergeant James R Cochrane was slightly wounded in action in France on June 9 during the invasion. The couple later learned he was sent to a hospital.
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Ray Cochrane
Rohrersville
War Department
James R. Cochrane
France
CIO Plans Women's Auxiliary In City
Sherman Snodderly announces formation of a CAW-CIO amalgamated local 842 women’s auxiliary. A meeting is set at the CIO building on West Franklin Street for wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of CIO members. The group will pursue education, legislation, recreation, and social activities to aid civilian defense and political action supporting Jaber. A charter has been applied for.
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Caw-Cio
Sherman Snodderly
CIO
West Franklin Street
Women’s Auxiliary
Snodderly
Jaber
Twelve year old scores big buck opener in California
Ray Berger, a 12 year old hunter at Santa Cruz, shot a three point buck weighing over 150 pounds on opening day of deer season. He used a rifle longer than his height and bagged a buck more than twice his weight.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Ray Berger
Deaths Charles E French dies at 49 in city home
Charles E French died suddenly at 511 Maryland Avenue on Wednesday at 6 am aged 49. Born in the Wilson district, he ran a grocery at Potomac and Howard for over 20 years and worked for Bester Long Co. for eight years. Survived by wife Nellie C., mother Carrie French, sisters and brothers, funeral Saturday at 2 pm at A K Coffman Funeral Home with Rev G I Rider and Rev Dr Paul E Holdcraft. burial Rest Haven cemetery.
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Charles E
Chuck) French
Maryland Avenue
Wilson District
George J
Carrie (Everhart) French
Potomac and
Howard Streets
Bester Long Co
Grace United Brethren Church
Nellie C
Carrie French
William Troxell
Funkstown
Daniel Hanse
Daniel Lizer
Ada Smallwood
Paul Miller
Catherine Palmer
Harry Mummert
Greencastle
Daniel B
George R. French
Hagerstown
A. K. Coffman
G. I. Rider
Paul E. Holdcraft
Rest Haven Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Floria Hess
Family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Mrs. Floria Hess. Appreciation for flowers and use of cars, from children Mrs. Morris Shank, Mrs. Frances Ridenour, Robert Hess, and Nelson Hess.
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Floria Hess
Morris Shank
Frances Ridenour
Robert Hess
Nelson Hess
In Memoriam A Wonderful Mother and Worldly Tribute
In Memoriam, loving memory of a wife and mother who died August 3, 1941. Describes her as a wonderful mother, worker, loyal, upright, and loved by friends. Includes a family signoff from H. M. Chaney and Family. Also small ad for watches at Saum's 21 Jonathan St.
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H. M. Chaney
Saum’s
Jonathan St
Adv
Private E L Troxell Killed In Normandy Invasion
Private Earnest L Troxell of the 25th Division Infantry was killed in action during the Normandy invasion on June 7, per a War Department telegram to his parents in Funkstown. He had been reported missing earlier and was a member of the Lutheran Church of Funkstown and the Funkstown Fire Company. He is survived by his parents, several sisters, and brothers.
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Earnest L. Troxell
25Th Division
Normandy
Willam Troxell
Funkstown
Troxell
Lutheran Church of
Washington, D. C
Paul
U. S. Army
Rishard
This City
Donald
September Draft Call To Be Small In Maryland
Maryland Selective Service director predicted a September draft call far below the wartime average and similar to pre Pearl Harbor levels. Col Henry C Stanwood said men ages 26 to 38 would be about a quarter of the total, with the draft mainly replacing war casualties as forces stay at full strength. Maryland boards had begun drafting men over 25 not contributing to the war effort under a new national order.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Former Countian Celebrates 93rd Birthday
H. F. Deaner former Boonsboro resident now in Oakland California reports good health on his 93rd birthday and sends regards to county friends. He is a brother of A. M. V. Deaner of Boonsboro.
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H. F. Deaner
Boonsboro
Oakland
Cal
A. M. V. Deaner
Watermelons And Cantaloupes On Sharpsburg Pike
Ice cold melons and fancy cantaloupes offered by W G Turner 3 miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. Home cured meats also available. Ad.
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Sharpsburg Pike
W. G Turner
Rain Benefits County Crops In Maryland Storms Raise Crop Prospects
Rain boosted late planted corn and pastures across the county, with Keedysville reporting 2.38 inches while Edgemont and Williamsport stations logged about 0.15 inch. Early corn remains poor but may yield fodder. storms risk damage from yesterday's gale with snapped bricks, downed poles, and thunderstorm forecasts as Baltimore received heavy rainfall from the coast hurricane.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Hagerstown
Edgemont
Williamsport
Weather Bureau
Miller
Mercury
South Prospect Street
West Washington Street
Baltimore
Birthstone Ring Gift Idea Featured
A birthstone ring is highlighted as an ideal gift option with nearby availability and encouragement to view the selection. The short note points readers toward seeing the rings in person for gifting purposes.
Yanks Seize Another Airfield on Guam
U S Pacific Fleet reports American forces have captured the Tiyan air field and advanced across Guam, taking more than a mile of ground as Marines and troops push toward northern highlands and a large portion of the island comes under U S control.
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Guam
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Tokyo
Ata Island
Tinian
Rota
Marianas
Americas
Tiyan
Home Coming In Boonsboro Sets Receipt Record
Boonsboro’s homecoming celebration raised 9004.02, surpassing 1942’s 8100.55. Net proceeds go to the Boonsboro Fire Company. Eating stand grossed 2019, bingo 1156, rides 1430, approx 1000 worth of ice cream sold.
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Boonsboro
News of Our Men 2 Women in Uniform
Pvt Vernon Ray Reedy entered Army July 12 and reaches basic training but is confined to hospital at Sheppard Field Texas. A V Mail from Sgt Guy L Smith in France greets three year old Clarence L Smith on his birthday, despite his absence and hopes for peace and health.
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Vernon Ray Reedy
Army
A.A
B.7.c
Sheppard Field
Texas
Clarence L. Smith
Guy L. Smith
France
Clarence
Joyce
Lonnie
Mother
Smithsburg Youth Wounded in Action in France
Pfc. John E. Fager, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Fager of Smithsburg, wounded in France and moved to a British hospital. Inducted February 1943, trained in Tennessee Mississippi and South Carolina, went overseas May 1944. Attended Smithsburg High School and formerly worked for Landis Machine Company in Waynesboro.
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John E. Fager
Charles Fager
Smithsburg
France
Fager
Tennessee
Mississippi
South Carolina
Smithsburg High School
Landis Machine Company
Waynesboro
Sergeant Dean Is Casualty of War in France
Sgt Paul K Dean, husband of Kathleen Beacht and father of an infant, died July 4 from wounds received in France two days earlier. His parents Mr and Mrs George L Dean of Middletown were notified. Mrs Dean is from Frederick. They married two years ago. Sgt Dean was a well known resident of Middletown.
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Paul K. Dean
Hagerstown
France
George L. Dean
Middletown
War Department
Dean
Kathleen Beacht
Frederick
Sgt. Dean
Be fore you invest investigate our prices on quality diamonds
Saum s offers price comparisons on diamonds and jewelry at 21 Jonathan Street Ady. The ad promotes value, urging readers to examine Saum s inventory before buying.
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Saum’s
Jonathan St. Ady
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Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
Gardenhour Bros
Mighty Little Hunter
Memoriam
Crouse Produce
the Chicken Coop
Potomac Street
Man
Hagerstown Laundry. Inc
Franklin Street
E. L. Troxell
Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Turner's
Church St
Benefit Goodwill Ambulance Co
Aav
PYY
Earnest L. Troxedll
Goodyear
Balto. & Locust Sta
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Bop
Newman Packing House
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Nelkirk
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
All
AUM
Jonathan Si
Roxy Restaurant
Frederick Street
General Ins
Agey
Dealera In Sound Insurance
Arte
Arthur F
Detrow
Mer
Boyd’s Liquor Store
N. Locust St
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
New York Central Tron Works
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Community Finance Service
Over Earies Dept. Stor
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Commercial Small Loam & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Cour
Tinner
W.M.C
Apply Employment Office
Pangborn Corporation
Crouse
North Prospect ST
Norfolk
Haddock
Doz
Pascal Celery
SAUM
Thom Man
Columbia College
South Potomac Street
Central Garage
Summit Ave
South Haven
Hale Heaven
Hilly Belle
Rochester
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
D. A. Stickell & Sons
West
Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, Md
Apply Service Department
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Strole-Wright Ins
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