Germans May Quit Florence
Allied entry into Florence appeared imminent as German forces retreated before New Zealand and South African troops. German guns flashed from peaks behind the Tuscan city while Nazi forces pulled back from a ridge south of Florence. Troops were within three miles of the city as Lt. Gen. Freyberg urged for an entry by his forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Florence
New Zealand
Tuscan
Lynn Heinzerling
B. C. Freyberg
Crete
Fourth Ward Kids Picnic At East End Park Saturday
Children of the Fourth Ward are invited with parents to a 6 pm picnic at the Fourth Ward Democratic club in East End park. Contests will be supervised, prizes awarded, and refreshments served. Saum’s advertises wrist watches at 21 Jonathan St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Democratic Club
East End Park
Day Scouts Will Collect Wastepaper
The city reminds residents to place papers and magazines on the curb for collection by day scouts, detailing accepted items and collection times to ensure proper pickup.
Death notices for Mrs Cram and Mrs Boyd in Maryland
Mrs Francis C Cram of Funkstown died at home at 4 45 a m aged she was daughter of John and Louise Fisher born in Harford county Md but lived in Funkstown 17 years Surviving include sister Mrs Mary Clark Pleasantville N J and Mrs Emma Burkins Wilmington Del brothers George Wilmington Walter Pleasantville and several nieces and nephews Funeral Monday 9 a m at home Rev Paul Watlington Interment River View Wilmington Del viewing Sunday 7 to 9 p m Mrs Elizabeth M Boyd 51 Summit avenue died today 5 a m at Washington County Hospital aged 55 member of First Baptist Church and T B S Sunday school class Surviving husband Thomas H and Sgt Thomas H Jr in France daughters Betty Jean and Mrs Edythe Rohrer sister Mrs Jean McIlmail Baltimore Body to Kraiss mortuary funeral Sunday 4 p m Rev Paul B Watlington Interment Rest Haven Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Louise Fisher
Harford County
Fankstown
Mary Clark
Pleasantville
N. J
Emma Burkins
Wilmington
Del
George
Walter
Paul Watlingston
River View Cemetery
Elizabeth M. Boyd
Summit Avenue
Washington County Hospital
First Baptist Church
Thomas H
Thomas H., Jr
France
Betty Jean
Edythe Rohrer
Jean McIlmail
Baltimore
Kraiss Mortuary
Paul B. Watlington
Rest Haven Cemetery
Naval research lab approved for Maryland site
The Navy approved a $5.3 million naval research and experimental laboratory to be built in Montgomery and Prince George counties Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Research and Experimental Laboratory
Montgomery
Prince George's
Maryland
Navy
Prisoner of War Pvt Charles N Baylor listed by Germans
Pvt Charles N Baylor aged 19, reported missing in the Italian theater since May 31, is officially listed as a prisoner of war by Germany. Son of Mrs Estelle A Baylor and C Nell Baylor, Baylor trained at Camp Croft and served in Italy since March. news of his missing status arrived June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Baylor
War Department
Pvt. Baylor
Estelle “A. Baylor
C. Nell Baylor
The
Herald
Camp Croft
Italy
Soldier Paul V Miller Killed in France
Staff Sergeant Harold Miller 25 son of Mr and Mrs Paul V Miller 245 East Howard street was killed in action in France July 11 the War Department notified his parents by telegram. His death brings Washington county war fatalities to three. A former Victor Hosiery Company employee he served in Company B overseas since Sept 1942. He was cousin to Pvt Earnest L Troxell killed in Normandy June 7. Survived by parents two brothers and a sister in service and three more sisters including Edward Marion Miller in New York Paul Donald Miller in New Guinea Vivian Vorhees at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Catherine Miller a student nurse Patsy Ruth and Janice M at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Miller
Paul V. Miller
East Howard Street
France
War Department
Sgt. Miller
Washington
Victor Hosiery Company
Miller
Earnest L. Troxell
Funkstown
Normandy
Seaman
Edward Marion Miller
New York City
Paul Donald Miller
Quartermaster Corps
New Guinea
Vivian Vorhees
Army Nurse Corps
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Catherine Miller
State Sanitorium
Patsy Ruth
Janice M
Mishap Victim Unconscious After Bowman's Mill Crash
Robert Stotelmyer, 12, of Smithsburg Route 2, was knocked from a truck by a tree limb along the Smithsburg Leitersburg road near Bowman's Mill late last night. He remained unconscious in fair condition at Washington County Hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries. Sheriff's officers said he was riding on a truck of the Eastern Grain Growers and was likely knocked off without the operator's knowledge. A passing motorist found him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Leitersburg
Bowman's
G O P Governors Challenge On Domestic Issues
In St Louis a gathering of 26 Republican governors endorsed Dewey and urged closer state federal cooperation. They urged postwar simplifications tax cuts and coordinated labor welfare and war resource policies while criticizingFederal power expansion and calling for clearer state national policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Dewey
Governors
Befo re You Investinvestigate Our Prices On Quality Diamonds and Jewelry
Ad lists Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street selling diamonds and jewelry. Also promotes Round and Square Dance nights at Valley Inn under new management with the Silver Tone Melody Boys, and Saturday dancing at Mt Lena Tavern with Four Aces plus fried chicken advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
The
Valley Inn
Silvertone Melody Boys
MT. Lena Tavern
Four Aces
Wounded in France Sgt. Osborne Wounded in right arm
Mr and Mrs David I Byrd of 328 West Washington receive word from their son First Sgt James L Osborne that he was wounded in the right arm since the invasion of France He is in Co B 29th Division and recuperating in a hospital Those wishing his address may call 162 M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Byrd
West
Washington Street
James L. Osborne
France
Co. B
Osborne
Political Leader Warns Maryland Business to Oppose Radicals
Baltimore attorney William Curran told Kiwanis Club members that business and industrial men must discard smug superiority and aid old-line political groups in opposing radical factions. He said Sidney Hillman and his Political Action Committee have as much right to push ideas as opponents do, and urged effective, democratic opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
William ‘Curran
City Kiwanis Club
Sidney Hillman
Fountain Pens and Lighters At Saum’s Adv
Saum’s at 21 Jonathan Street advertises guaranteed quality fountain pens and lighters priced at one dollar. The compact notice promotes value and selection for shoppers seeking affordable writing instruments and ignition items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum's
Jonathan Si
Adv
Local Man Wounded in France As War Continues
Staff Sergeant Guy L. Smith of an infantry unit in the European invasion was seriously wounded in France on July 13. Mrs Roberta Smith, of 672 Virginia Avenue, received the word from the soldier's wife. Smith is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Smith and has been overseas two months and arrived recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy L. Smith
France
Roberta Smith
Virgia Avenue
Frank L. Smith
Shelter Added at Reservoir Park West End
A new shelter with concrete base stone pillars and sound roof was added to Reservoir Park. It seats about 60 picnickers and features two fireplaces with wood and running water nearby. The park has been well patronized this summer, kept in good condition by Robert Miller. Softball is popular here with seven diamonds and YMCA league games. Saturday nights offer music by Bill and His Melodiers at Valley Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Reservoir Park
Reservoir Park
Robert
Dad) Miller
YMCA
Iave
Watermelons and cantaloupes at Sharpsburg Pike store
Ice cold watermelons and fancy cantaloupes along with home cured meats of all kinds available at a shop 3 miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. W. G. Turner, advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Compilation of service members from Hagerstown and nearby areas deployed or stationed during World War II. Includes Technical Sergeant Roy Danzer Jr in France with Ninth Air Force logistics, Pic. Nelson H. Stickel at Guadalcanal with army service forces, Pfc. Robert B. Poffenberger overseas from Williamsport, and multiple brothers serving abroad or in the U.S. Army and Navy. Also notes various hometown ties and former employers, with overseas postings in England, France, Italy, and the South Pacific.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jonathan St
New York Central
Iron Works
Francis C. Cram
Cram
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Frederick Street
Central Chemical Corporation
Mitchell Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Ruud
Jones Appliance Service
Sunami
Stotelmyer
Hagerstown
Multiple Listing Bureau
Grey Gables
Potomac St
Wayside
Stephey's Barber Shop
Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan Stone
D. Earl Nefkirk
Smith
Wife
Fairchild
Reservoir
Bill and His Melodiers
Ady
Columbia College
South Potomac Street
Green Lantern
N. Potomac Street
South Haven
Hala Haven
Hilly Belle
Rochester
SAUM
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Gardenhour Bros
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earls
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Newman's Packing House
Tinner
W.M.C
Apply Employment Office
M. P. Moller, Incorporated
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Keedysville Park
Keedysville
Cowboy Ray and His Band Wagon
Crouse Produce
Apply Service Department
Bohman-Warne, Inc
West Franklin Street
Ninth Air Force Service Command
Roy Danzer
Allied Expeditionary Air Force
Sgt
Danzer
Ninth Air Force
Hamilton Boulevard
Hagerstown High School
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Danzer Metal Works Co
Pic
Nelson H. Stickel
H. N. Stickel
Guadalcanal
Solomon Islands
Army Service Forces
Camp Sibert
Ala
Pfc
Stickell
Troy Laundry
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Pfe
Robert B. Poffenberger
J. B. Poffenberger
Hollywood Road
G. A. Miller Lumber Company
Williamsport
Camp ‘Haan
California
Pearl E. Shank
Salem Avenue
Russell J. Shank, Jr
England
Lare
Hunter O
Donald M
R.A F
States
Kenneth B
Camp Ellis
Meakle J
Signal Corps
Camp Marcy
Texas
David Dick
Rt. 2
Sw. S. A
Camp Blanding
Fla
Harold R. Dick
Pvt
W. L. Schamel
Mfr. J
R. P. Schamel
Jefferson Sitsot
C.P.H.M
Pacific
Jonathan St. Ady
Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Hamilton Hotel
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Roxy Restaurant
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Arthur F. Detrow
Mgr
Central Garage’s Value Center
Summit Ave
Value Center
Smithsburg Fire Company
Pangborn Corporation
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