Robots Blitz South England Dawn Bombardment
London reports its heaviest dawn barrage of flying bombs as Allied forces push toward Pas-de-Calais. Rockets and anti aircraft fire darken the coast while bombs strike towns and tenements. Casualties rise and relief services open in affected districts with Red Cross aid from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Pas-de-Calais
Seine
Women’s Volunteer Service
Red Cross
United States
Carbaugh Held on Larceny Charge
John Red Carbaugh, 33, of Madison Avenue, was arrested on a warrant by Detective Wayne Sellman for larceny of $40 worth of tools from Paul C. Forrest on August 21. The tools included saws, chisels, braces, and bits. A companion is believed to have disposed of the items. hearings are set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Red) Carbaugh
Madison Avenue
Wayne Sellman
Paul C. Forrest
Carbaugh
Watermelons and Canteloupes at Sharpsburg Pike Stand
Local ad notes sale of watermelons and fancy cantaloupes with home cured meats of all kinds. Located three miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. Contact W. G. Turner for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner
Deaths of Howard Brown and Joseph Wibberly in local notices
Two local obituary notices report the deaths of Howard Dewey Brown at age 46 in Smithsburg and Joseph Wibberly at age 81 on Maryland Avenue. Brown was a member of the Hagerstown Lodge of Elks. his service schedule spans Hoover Funeral Home and Everett Pennsylvania with viewings Wednesday and services Thursday and Friday. Wibberly, born in England and long-time Norfolk and Western employee, leaves a large family and is noted with church and relief society memberships. Suter Funeral Home will issue further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dewey Brown
Smithsburg
Hagerstown
Edward J. Robinson
Everett
Hoover Funeral Home
Joseph Wibberly
Maryland Avenue
England
Mr. Wibberly
Norfolk and Western Railroad
St. John's Episcopal Church
N. and W. Relief Department
Mary
Sophia Thomas
This City
Fannie Yountz
Harrisburg
Leonard
Hubert B
California
Esther Vetter
Clearspring
Harold E
Bridgeport
Jesse Shank
Fern Springer
Suter Funeral Home
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of father
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during illness and death of our father Frederick Henson for flowers and use of cars Adv by His Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Henson
Lend Lease Should Continue Until Germany Japan Surrender
President Roosevelt urged Congress to sustain lend lease until unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan. The quarterly report shows aid through June 30 at 28.27 billion and stresses unity to speed victory. The act has been extended to June 30, 1945, with ongoing debate on further extension if Germany falls.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Germany
United Nations
Berlin
Tokyo
National Association of Manufacturers
Lend-Lease
State Department
New Fruit and Vegetable Prices Announced by OPA
The Office of Price Administration set fruit and vegetable ceiling prices for Hagerstown and a 12 mile radius starting Thursday August 24. Prices cover bananas cabbage cantaloupes carrots cucumbers honeyballs honeydews onions peaches pears peas plums watermelons potatoes lettuce grapefruit lemons oranges and more with weight based pricing and in-store weighing required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Hagerstown
Washington State
Cornwall's Tin Roots Among World's Earliest Sources
Cornwall in England stood as an early global source of tin, shaping ancient trade networks and metalworking across civilizations. The historic mining region contributed significantly to Bronze Age and later metal industries, evidencing long established mining expertise and regional geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
England
Haydrying Equipment Available To Farmers
Farmers may apply now to the county office of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for a recommendation to buy hay drying equipment which is being manufactured for farm use. The county AAA office said it would refer such recommendations to the War Production Board which will issue authorizations for purchase. The engineering staff of the State Extension Service should be consulted in preparation of specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Office
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
County Aaa
War Production Board
State Extension Service
Dry Kindling and Lumber at Burgess Address
Dry kindling wood and lumber for sale with poles listed. Burgess at 217 South Potomac Street provides contact via phone 1129 for orders and delivery in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
S. Potomac St
Potomac Street
FDR and Churchill May Attend Paris Victory Parade
The London Daily Herald reports plans for President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to join the Allied parade under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris if feasible. French troops lead the march with General Charles de Gaulle likely honored, as newsreel crews prepare in France and bands rehearse. The Daily Mail notes a potential Roosevelt Churchill conference on French soil within weeks.
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London
London Daily Herald
Roosevelt
Churchill
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
The
Daily Herald
France
Daily Mail
Bomber Crashes Into School in Small Village
Eyewitness accounts describe a low flying bomber crashing into a school and nearby snack bar, causing a massive fire and heavy casualties. Fire brigades from nearby districts fought the blaze as villagers recount a battlefield scene. Authorities fear a high death toll among children and adults trapped in the ruins.
More Soldier Ballots Sent In Frederick County
The Board of Election Supervisors mailed about 235 more absentee or soldier ballots, bringing the total to 705. Registrations will be checked across Leitersburg Cascade Chewsville Funkstown Williamsport, with September 23 the final county registration day for the November presidential election.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Leitersburg
Cascade
Chewsville
Funkstown
Williamsport
Petain Reported As Virtual Prisoner By Nazis
London reports say Marshal Henri Petain the 88 year old chief of state of the Vichy regime was snatched from Vichy by Gestapo agents and taken to Belfort held as a prisoner along with other government members Laval is also said to be held as a prisoner at Belfort near Basel Switzerland and near Germany warning of a new puppet government move.
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London
Marshal Petain
Belfort
Gestapo
Vichy
Petain
Pierre Laval
Laval
Basel
Switzerland
Germany
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
The Daily Mail publishes letters and notices from service members and updates on their statuses. Glen Boone thanks friends in Hagerstown during furlough and mentions combat fatigue and sunburn. Other items include F/O Lewis Urban Green Jr. earning his wings and heading to Smyrna Army Air Field for B-24 training, and address changes for several service members including Cpl. John C. Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Mail
Tech
Glen Boone
Hagerstown
Lewis Urban Green, Jr
Guilford Avenue
Smyrna Army Air Field
Tenn
Aafp Training Command
F/O Green
Lewis A. Green
Hagerstown High School
Exams For CAP Members At Hagerstown Martinsburg Flight School
CAP members and those in ground courses may take radio-telephone license exams at the Municipal Airport Flight School dormitory. Commander Lee G. Snyder says exams are for CAP members and students in ground courses. Regular CAP meetings are suspended until after Labor Day, next set for September 7 at Hagerstown high. Boys ages 16 and 17 can ride in army plane model 7 2M at the airport. obtain a waiver at WAC recruiting and present it Sundays at 3 30 p.m. or by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrols
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
CAP
Lee G. Snyder
Snyder
Hagerstown High School
WAC
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Robots
South
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Ment
Jonathan St
J. H. Hale
Hale Haven
Elberta
Diffendal Orchards
Used Car Department
Frederick Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Raymond O. Barton
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earle’s Dept
SAUM
Jonathan
F.D.R
OPA
Bracket — Hale Belle
Georgia
John Stuller
New York Central
Iron Works
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Elberta Belle
Church Street
L. A. Zitzman
Elberta — Hale
Smithsburg Reservoir
Lancelot
Jacques
Pangborn Corporation
Stone House
Fred D. Burkholder
Alexander
Erator
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Bushels Belle of
Ned Keadle
Boonsboro
Fdr
Bomber
Belle of
Gardenhour Bros
Multiple Listing Bureau
Jeremiah W. Barnford
R. L. Cook
Strole Realty CO
John L. Swain
Agency
Rinehart Orchard
Columbia Way
Columbia College
M. Funk
South Potomac Street
Schindler’s Auto Exchange
Frederick St
Dept.a
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Aafrs No
Miami Beach
Fla
Cpl
John C. Smith
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Signal Service Company
Fort Jackson
S. C
Joe Harsh
Tray Er
G. M
Ben Harsh
Jake Straley
S. 2/c
David Stenger
W. Sprinkle
Newman's Packing House
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public
General Acceptance Corporation
Jonathan Street
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Neikirk
Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
Washington Co
Yingling Auto
Pontiac
GMC
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Court House
A. G. Crankelton Electric CO
Green Lantern
Goodyear Service
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts
Arthur F. Detrow
Mer
Value Center
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Dodge
Ford
Ceresan
Ernest W. Miller
Martin Feed & Implements
Pennsylvania Avenue
Arc
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Maple Avenue
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