Allies Armada Blasts Reich in Major Allied Air Drive
London Aug 5 Allied air forces mounted a large strike against Germany and France with over 1100 Liberators and fighters targeting oil refineries aircraft plants and airfields in Dolbergen Niemburg Madgeburg Hannover Langerhangen Halberstadt and surrounding areas. Operations included Italian based Lightning and U S forces brushing Romanian targets and Soviet bases as observers noted strong bomb runs across the Pas de Calais. In a parallel raid Ninth Air Force Marauders hit munition depots near De Lille Forest. Allied losses were 19 bombers and 22 fighters with 4000 sorties flown the previous day.
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London
Germany
Doellbergen
Hannover
Brunswick
Hitler
Europe
U. S
Iith Air Force
Romania
Moscow
U.S
Strategic Air Forces
Dolbergen
Niemburg
Madgeburg
Langerhangen
Halberstadt
Eighth Air Force
Folkestone
Pas de Calais
France
Ninth Air Force
de Lille Forest
Laval
Every Saturday Night Round and Square Dance at Mt Lena Tavern
The Mt Lena Tavern hosts weekly Saturday dances with music by Four Aces. Fried chicken is served, attracting local dancers and patrons to the venue each weekend.
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MT. Lena Tavern
Four Aces
Valley Inn
Bill and His Melodiers
Adv
Spanish Danceland
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Penny-Maryland
Rosa
Ady
Saums Jewelers Ad at 21 Jonathan Street
Watermelons and cantaloupes advertised with home cured meats available three miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. W G Turner advertises.
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Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner
Dewey Returns After Governors Conferences Tour Ends
Dewey travels home from St Louis after a week of 16 hour sessions with GOP governors. He makes rear platform stops at Mattoon Illinois and Terre Haute Indiana to greet supporters. He says he is happy about military progress and confident the Republican ticket will win in November regardless of war news.
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Dewey
Thomas EB
St. Louis
New York
Mattoon
Terre Haute
Ind
Pawling
Another Fighting Kelly Joins Up
PITTSBURGH Aus 5 As if Hitler didn't have enough worries already another fighting Kelly joined up last night He is 19 year old Edward brother of famous Tech Sgt Charles Commando Kelly Eddie formerly 2 merchant marine passed draft tests for an Army camp at New Cumberland Pa Also in the Army are five other Kelly brothers Frank Eugen George James and John
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Pittsburgh
Aus
Hitler
Kelly
Edward
Charles
Commando
Eddie
Merchant Marine
New Cumberland
Frank
Eugen
George
James
John
Local Deaths In Thurmont Area Reflect Quiet Week
Several Thurmont area residents are reported dead including Mrs Annie Louise Spalding wife of Bernard H Spalding aged 75 at her son's Thurmont home. Nevin L McCarty Jr 18 died at Pecotville. Zara Selle Weller widow of Michael L Weller died at her daughter’s home 81. Ashley Lee Wolf 74 died at his Highfield home after long illness. Funeral details given for each with interments planned in local cemeteries.
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Annie Louise Spalding
Bernard Hampton Spalding
Charles W. Spalding
Thurmont
William and
Elizabeth Bingham Webb
Bernard B
Charles W
Horace F
Hagerstown
Walter K
York Haven
Clyde Stitely
Eva P. Litten
Sleepy Creek
W. Va
Creager Funeral
United Brethren Cemetery
Zara Selle Weller
Michael L. Weller
Floyd Fritz
Methodist
Little Cove
Clarence
Russell
Elmer
Jesse
Big Pool
Clinton
Bud
Hancock
William Shoemaker
Bruce Henna
Mercersburg
Edward Keller
Hiram Weller
Snyder-Rowland Funeral
Clearspring
Stone Bridge Dunkard
Ashley Lee Wolf
Highfield
Foxville
Hirman
Mary Gordon Wolf
Martha McAfee
Grover A. Wolf
Sabillasville
Miriam Smith
Price Signs Appear At City Market Amidst High Prices
Price signs posted across the city market under OPA rules showed little relief in prices. Corn sold for 50 cents a dozen. string beans a dollar per peck. lima beans up to 30 cents a pint. Cucumbers cabbage and other items sold by the pound at ceiling prices. tomatoes 10 cents for four pounds in small lots. Market stalls were full and supply ample. signs often omitted required price listings.
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OPA
Market Survey Bogs Due To Lack Of Help
Plans to survey the City Market for OPA price regulation violations bogged down due to worker shortages. The Ration Board said the survey would be conducted on each of the three market days next week, with violators referred to Baltimore for legal action.
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Ration Board
Baltimore
Ration
New Jap Cabinet Moves to Arm Entire People
The Japanese cabinet decided to arm the entire population for total war after a long session with Prime Minister Kuniaki Koiso. A new supreme war council was formed to address crises from Allied advances in the Marianas and fronts in New Guinea, India, and Burma, with authorities planning practical steps after study.
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Associated Press
Domei
Supreme War Council
Marianas
Japan
New Guinea
India
Burma
Premitr 3En
Kuniaki Koiso
United States
Army
Navy
Full Jap Retreat Promises MacArthur 700 Miles Of Coast
General headquarters announces the full Japanese retreat from Dutch New Guinea, predicting a 700 mile coast line sweep toward MacArthur's forces. Thousands of outflanked Japanese abandon forts around Geelvink Bay and Vogelkop, with Teshima's 2nd Army near collapse despite efforts to reach the west coast for evacuation.
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MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Japan
Dutch New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Geelvink Bay
Vogelkop Peninsula
New Guinea
iGen
Fusataro Teshima
Teshima
Sergeant Harry Doub Jr. Listed Dead in War
War Department notified yesterday that Sgt. Harry G. Doub Jr. is dead after being listed missing in action on March 18 over Germany. Aerial gunner and former tourist camp operator from Hagerstown, he served since 1942, earned a sergeant rank in 1943, and was active in DeMolay Alumni, Elks, and local sports circles. He is survived by his parents, a brother in the Navy, and a sister.
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Harry G. Doub
Germany
Western Pike
War Department
Doub
DeMolay Alumni Association of
Hagerstown
Row's Park To Be Developed On Route 40 West
T. L. Stenger, who bought Row's amusement park on Route 40 eight miles west along Conococheague Creek, plans extensive improvements and next year development. The park, a Picnickers favorite, was purchased from George W. Row. Stenger envisions a jalopy race course and new rides, with wiring updated and a ferris wheel due soon. He previously worked in Hoffman Chevrolet sales.
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T. L. Stenger
Row
Conococheague Creek
George W. Row
Hoffman Chevrolet Sales
Federal Workers Warned On Hatch Act Prohibits Political Activities
County and community committeemen of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in Washington county were reminded of the Hatch Act and the 1944 45 appropriations act. The law bars government salary or travel expense recipients from certain political activities and advocating for candidates. Notices went to other federal staff including Ration Board, Office of Defense Transportation, U S Employment Service, and Welfare workers.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington County
Dept. of Agriculture Appropriations
AAA
Brothers Killed In France Day Apart
TONAWANDA New York August 5 Two War Department telegrams informed Mr and Mrs Michael C Niland this week that two of their four sons were killed in France one day apart June 6 and 7. A third son has been missing since June 6. The fourth son Sergeant Frederick Niland a paratrooper in France since D Day has written home.
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Tonawanda
War Department
Michael C. Niland
France
Frederick Niland
Editor's view on Funkstown Old Mill sale
Former Mayor criticizes proposed sale of Funkstown Old Mill property. He recalls buying it for 4000 dollars to aid a dam project for the Municipal Electric Light Plant, noting public discussion and publicity should precede any sale.
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Funkstown
Hagerstown
Musey
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Realty Transfers Show Market Activity On West Side Streets
Realty column lists multiple property sales with buyers and sellers across streets including Elizabeth Concord Potomac Carrollton Avenue Forrest Drive and Dale street. Values range from 9000 to 16000 dollars reflecting continued busy market activity.
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Wm. Hess Et al
Elizabeth Street
Nora E
George W. Spielman
Cora S. Carbaugh
Concord Street
Cora Carbaugh
Louis R. Gatfure
Archie R. Starkey
David Goetz
Rouskulp
South Potomac Street
Claggett A. Spessard
Charles W. Spessard
Cannon and Jefferson
George &. Stonebraker
Henry H. Martin
District 13
Ivy E
Frank W. Snewright
Harvey C. Beard
Carrollton Avenue
Ivah G. Eavey
Erasmus F. Bloyer
South Potomac
News of Our Men Women in Uniform Bids
Pie Paul Shimp, former brakeman, now in France asks his mother Mrs. Clara Shimp to send camera films and writes about moving to Paris and being safe. John Ingram Jr. a Hagerstown High grad, serves in the AAF radio branch and invites messages. Berkley Conrad Sr. graduates aviation medalsmith school and heads to the South Pacific. address provided. Gerald E. Jones, Boonsboro, seeks letters at ASN 38905838. (Continued on Page 3)
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Paul Shimp
W. M
Clara Shimp
Hagerstown
John Ingram, Jr
Schindel
AAF
John W. Ingram, Jr
370Th
BTC
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Texas
Berkley H. Conrad
Src
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman
Oklo
Shoemaker
Cal
South Pacific
High Seas
Pacific Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Gerald E. Jones
Lewis Jones
Boonsboro
Pvt J Wm Ernst Killed In Action In France
Private John William Ernst Jr 21 son of Mr and Mrs John William Ernst Wayside avenue was killed in action June 19 in France per War Department telegram. A Hagerstown High School and University of Maryland ROTC graduate he left the university after his junior year for the army. He trained at Camp Croft and landed in England after a furlough. He had served one year in the U S Army. Survived by his parents four sisters Corporal Helen Wolfkill Camp Meade Md Private Hilda Ernst Italy Mrs Jennings P Daw son and Mrs Lloyd R Kuhn this city.
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John William
Mike) Ernst, Jr
John William Ernst
Wayside Avenue
France
War Department
Hagerstown High School
Ernst
University of Maryland
U. S. Army
Camp Croft
S. C
England
Helen Wolfkill
Camp. Meade
Hilda Ernst
Italy
Jennings P. Dawson
Lloyd R. Kuhn
Notice disregard for Valley Inn event and ads
Please disregard the Saturday night dance at Valley Inn until further notice. Also an advertisement for guaranteed quality fountain pens and lighters priced at $1 at 21 Jonathan St.
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Valley Inn
Jonathan St. Adv
Insurance Revenue rises for state department
Baltimore Aug 5 Revenue collected by the State Insurance department for the year ending June 30 totalled 2 351 929 compared with 2 081 866 the prior year Insurance Commissioner Lawrence W Ensor reported Licenses and a premium tax fund the revenues%0A
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Baltimore
State Insurance Department
Lawrence W. Ensor
Birthstone Ring Gifts at Saum's Jonathan Street
Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street showcases birthstone rings as ideal gifts. Ady highlights a curated selection of styles and prices in a compact storefront display.
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Saum’s
Jonathan St
Saum's
Jonathan St. Ady
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Armada
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill
Avenus
New York Central Tron Works
Nevin L. McCarty, Jr
Pectonville
Nevin L. McCarty
Roy W
William Swandall
Elmer Shupp
Franklin Hart
Esther
Park Head Evangelical Circle
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Keedysville Park
Keedysville Homecoming Assn
THE
Pals OF the Prairie
Theremin
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Community Finance Service Incorporated
Harry Doub
Countion
Oer
Harry Dour
Row’s Park
Conococheague
Hagerstown Ice Co
Les Street
Signature Furniture
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Earl Nelkirk
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Rochester
Newman’s Packing House
Smithsburg
Paris
Paul
Pvt
J. Wm. Ernst
SAUM
Jonathan Si
Hamilton Hotel
Roxy Restaurant
General Ins
Agen
Dealers In Sound Insurance Professional Arts
Arthur F. Detrow
Gen
Mgr
Gardenhour Bros
Columbia College
Goodyear
Balto
Locust
Potomac Music and Troupe
T. L. Stenxer
Hale Haven
South Haven
Hiley Belle
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Court House
Coal—Builders
Church St
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Western Maryland
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
Central Chemical Corporation
Mitchell Avenue
Pangborn Corporation
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