Boys Attend Camp of Salvation Army at Tomahawk
Twenty three boys returned from Camp Tomahawk the Salvation Army youth camp at Tomahawk West Virginia. The well planned schedule included Bible classes crafts swimming and scout craft with ample recreation and good food. Camp director was Captain Melvin Jewitt of Martinsburg with Captains Robert Ball and John Churchill assisting.
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Tomahawk
Salvation Army
W. Va
Melvin Jewitt
Martinsburg
Robert Ball
John Churchill
Scout Camp Fosters Growth and Community Spirit
A camp with 65 campers and 15 staff members from Baltimore Cumberland Winchester Martinsburg and Hagerstown trained youth in scouting. Cumberland and Hagerstown assisted with leadership while an adequate kitchen staff supported operations fueling new interest and enthusiasm for a stronger troop.
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Cumberland
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Winchester
Martinsburg
Better Scout
Two Churches Join For Picnic At City Park
First Christian and St. John's Lutheran plan a combined picnic at City Park on Thursday August 10 with North and South Pavilions reserved. Activities begin at 4 00 with supper from 6 to 7 and games to 9 00 followed by an old fashioned song fest and prizes for youngest oldest lady and gentleman and largest family. Special services at St James Brethren Church on Sunday August 13 directed by the Senior C E Society include songs by Mt Olivet Presbyterian C E Society Hancock and address by Rev Barnard.
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First Christian
St. James Brethren Church
C. E. Society
Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church
Hancock
Mr. Barnard
Local Servicemen Promotions and Addresses Listed
In the service continued from page 10 a Navy Seaman First Class promotion is noted for Howell. Addresses for friends and family are provided through Mrs. W. Grove at 1137 Beechwood Drive or 1644-I by phone. Pvt Jars HL Baumgarten has a view address in Camp Croft South Carolina. John H. Conrad of Forest street is promoted to corporal at Fort Bragg while Steward 2/C Ben F. Conrad has moved to another Merchant Marine ship.
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Navy
South Pacific
Howell
W. Grove
Beechwood Drive
Jars
HL Baumgarten
Co. D
35Th LY. B
Camp Croft
S. C
John H. Conrad
S. H. Conrad
Forest Street
Fort Bragg
H. Hunter Robison
South Potomac Street
U.S. Army
Shepherd Field
Texas
Harry H. Robison, Jr
A.A.F
B.T.C
Jap Beetles Near Close Of Season
Beetle traps in Washington county show a summer total nearing 2.5 million with Hopewell district leading at 1,294,300. Hagerstown traps report 194,191, while Halfway remains heavily infested at 679,000 and Gapland 71,000. Other towns show lower counts as the beetle season winds down and plans to resume trap work are set after the 1944 destruction period. Major Crabbs returns from overseas duty. Robison family updates and service awards noted.
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Washington County
Hopewell District
Hagerstown
Halfway
Gapland
Weverton
Williamsport
Rohrersville
Cearfoss
Maugansville
Ringgold
Edgemont
WE WOMEN By BETTY BRAINERD
Dear Sailor face to face letters reveal a fiancée under suspicion as a mother reports troubling conduct on the front porch and late hours. The exchange questions loyalty and whether to end the engagement amid wartime pressures and rumors.
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WE Women
Betty Brainerd
Sailor
Mom
Promotion announced for J Dreher Chapman to captain
J Dreher Chapman of Sharpsburg is promoted from first lieutenant to captain. He is the son of Mrs H D Chapman and the late Rev Mr Chapman and is now stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
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J. Dreher Chapman
Sharpsburg
H. D. Chapman
Chapmen
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Fragmented letter hints at family rift and defiant stance
In a terse missive a mother denounces her daughter’s behavior while urging secrecy about an informant. The writer implies possible family conflict and questions a partner’s fidelity. The note cites Betty Brainerd and a New York address, and mentions wasp species counting thirty thousand.
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Betty Brainerd
Plywood praised for strength and stability
A statement notes plywood is stronger than solid lumber and exhibits less dimensional change with atmospheric conditions, highlighting its durability for construction and woodworking applications.
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Cai Highe
Amence
Ghasset
Washington
W. Washington St
Ned
Kegon
Charles C. Conrad
Camp Butner
N. C
David Lawrence Bohn
Anma Bohn
Potomac Avenue
Aartc Bn
Fort Bliss
William J. Wotinski
Smithsburg
Route 2
St. Ifihiel
Charleston Harbor
William 4. Crabbs
Mulberry Avenue
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
Crabbs
Western Maryland Railway
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Triangle Food Stores
Wethertone
R. D. McKee
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
Normandy
Joe
Andy Ciocca
Philadel
Y. M. C. A. Junior Band
Y.M.C.A
Edwin C. Partridge
Army Air Corps
Chapel Shrine
Concord
Mexico City
Rio de Janeiro
New York City
Womens Army Corps
Hawaii
Women's Army Corps
Putomat
Ranklin Street
Pyres
Cushwa
Madison Ave
N.Y
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
School OF Aviation
CAA
Henson Flying Service, Inc
Municipal Airport
Hagerstown, Md
Wac
Army of the
U. S
America
Ste
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