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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1944
Page
2
Retailers report peak Christmas shopping with lines easing as customers depart Saturday. Christmas trees appear in profusion while stores expect a rush next week. Prices are generally higher, with Post Office cancellations rising.
Officials reported persistent stamp and parcel purchases as Christy period neared its peak. Windows stayed open briefly in a busy concession, while extra carriers covered town sections to avert pileups. Saturday was set as the deadline for Christmas shopping with shoppers facing some difficulty but continuing to press ahead.
Baltimore report lists two separate traffic fatalities Sunday linked to racing figures. James Francis O'Hara Jr., 23, stockholder in Maryland tracks, died after his car hit a pylon at Meray Hospital. Edward P. Smith was killed when a postal truck struck him while he stood on a parking lot.
General MacArthur's Headquarters reports Bong from Poplar Wisconsin, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, credited with shooting down 39 enemy planes. His latest victory occurred December 15 over Negros Island aiding Mindoro landings in the Philippines, while Brazil held 21,232 miles of rail during the war.
A rustic recipe suggests cooking pig feet by splitting, coating with crumbs pepper and salt, broiling with melted bacon fat or butter until browned, and serving with hot or cold chili sauce. It promotes National Bohemian Beer as a good pairing and invites readers to obtain The Amateur Chef collection from The Amateur Chef c/o National Brewing Company Baltimore Md for Marsland recipes.
Motor fuel ran dry as Washington stations closed their monthly allotments. The District Health Service, with police and fire departments, prepared to marshal resources for medical enforcements. AAA reported 200 calls from stranded motorists and 3900 to 6000 inquiries about fuel. Dr George C Rohe land urged action to avoid further disruptions.
The annual Christitas program at Orchard Riden Church of God will be held Sunday evening December 24. A special feature is a pantomime from Samples Manor Church of God titled No Room with about twenty characters. Also notes on local injuries and illnesses and safety reminders for stairways and toys.
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