Japs Failed To Land Troops on Mindoro
General MacArthur reported Mindoro reconnaissance shows Japanese naval attack on Yank positions did not mask troop landings elsewhere on the island. The Japanese task force fired erratically, then disappeared into the China Sea as American planes and forces pursued, with ground and air activity on Mindoro dwindling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macarthur
Philippines
Mindoro
U. S
China Sea
Douglas MacArthur
Local firm seeks training for five stanographers and three typists
A Hagerstown business college advertises training for five stanographers and three typists to be ready for work in April with financing help for reliable applicants. Call 2679.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call
Hagerstown Business College
AFL Cement Workers Elect Officers
Officers for the coming year were elected last night at a meeting of United Mine Lime and Gypsum Workers Local 33 AFL at the W O W Hall. Elected were President Albert Brown vice president Rudolph Unger financial secretary Paul Nagey recording secretary Edward Wolfinger treasurer Russell Hiffman trustees Henry Dimper Russell Zeigler Joan Shirley committee Jerry Monninger Hubert Troupe Russell Hemphill Adam Pearl John Apigier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine, Lime and Gypsum Workers Local 33
W. O. W. Hall
Albert Brown
Rudolph Unger
Paul Nagey
Aperetick
Edward Wolfinger
Russell Hiffman
Henry Dimper
Russell Zeigler
Joan
Death notices from Marm Poopersburg area missive
Thorton J Parker died suddenly at his sister's home in Cavetown. Survived by wife Emma and two sons in Navy service, sister Marion Embry and brother Major William Parker. Funeral 11:36 Saturday at Suter funeral home with interment Rose Hill cemetery. Please omit flowers. Theodore Chalmer Bloyer died Thursday in Mercersburg aged 71. Survived by wife Pearl and children J Kart Paul Mrs Clarence Smith, plus step children and siblings. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Lininger chapel with interment Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorton J. Parker
Louie Huyett
Cavetown
Burving
Emma M. Parker
T. J. Parker, Jr
Merrick Parker
United States Navy
Marion Parker Embry
Washington, D. C
William H. Parker
New York City
Suter
Oscar F. Theder
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Smithsburg
Rose Hill Cemetery
Theodore Chalmer Bloyer
Mercersburg
Pearl Bloyer
J. Kart
Paul
Clarence Smith
George L. McCleaf
Waynesboro
Mattie Bloyer
Hagerstown
Donald Mackey
Lemaster
Melvin Keyser
Baltimore
George Kerns
Williamsport
Ned
India
Roy Haugh
George
Ray Bowman
Lininger
Edgar Landis
C. E. Grapes
Fairview Cemetery
County Officials Discuss Beer Tax But Take No Action
The Board of County Commissioners and Washington County delegation to the General Assembly conferred on a proposed beer tax but made no move. The Daily Mail said such a tax could fund county roads but local opposition was possible. Garrett County reportedly collects about 30090 annually. No decisions were reached on raising county roads funds or changing tax collection laws.
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Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
General Assembly
Daily Mail
Garrett County
Tragic sledding death of 11 year old in Hagerstown
Ronald Lee Wishard 11 died instantly when his sled hit a tractor trailer dolly wheel at Stickell Milling off West Baltimore street. The collision occurred about 3 PM as he coasted from a vacant lot behind Summit Avenue. The truck driver, Glenn H. Orris of Baltimore, said he did not see the boy before impact. Wishard leaves parents Glenn R. and Lena E. Wishard and brothers and sisters, with services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Coffman funeral home followed by interment in Dunkard cemetery Broadfording.
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Ronald Lee Wishard
Glenn R
Lena E. (Moore) Wishard
Salem Avenue
Stickell Milling Company
West Baltimore Street
A. C. Casile
Wishard
Summit Avenue
Glenn H. Orris
Baltimore
Nathan Brenner
Hagerstown
Lee Street
Orris
Robert
Margaret
Thelma
Joseph
Betty
Shirley
Wayne
Patsy
Perry
Mary House
Charles D. Reel
Coffman Funeral Home
Paul Holdcraft
Dunkard
Broadfording
More Navy Action Seen by Mitscher
Vice Admiral M A Mitscher, head of U S fast carrier forces, said he expected further action against remnants of Japan's surface fleet. He noted the enemy would "throw everything in the fight" and predicted the Japanese navy could be "pretty well cleaned up" within a year.
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Mitscher
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
M. A. Mitscher
Navy
Philippines Sea
U. S
California
Round and Square Dance At Span ish Danceland
Every Friday and Saturday night at Kemp's Mill Tavern Uncle Roy and His Dixie Serenaders perform with Your Old Friend Ross advertised for the venue hosting the event.
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Kemp's Mill Tavern
Roy
Dixie Serenaders
Ross
Beer for New Year's Cheer at Hot Shoppe
Corner store advertises a Spec. $3 case of favorite beer brands for New Year’s cheer at the Hot Shoppe located at Prospect and Church. No empties required. Phone contact 610-R.
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Crouse Produce
Prospect & Church, Ph
Saturday Night Musical Eats at Mt Lena Hall
Every Saturday at Mt Lena Hall formerly Mt Lana Tavern the Penn Maryland String Band performs with fried chicken on sale. Row's Park hosts Saturday night dancing from 9 to 1:30 with Silvertone Melody Boys playing while chicken oysters and beer are served.
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MT. Lena Hall
Mt. Lana Tavern
Penn- Maryland
Row's Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
New Year’s Dance at Span ish Danceland Kemp's Mill
Sunday and Monday nights feature Uncle Roy and His Dixie Serenaders with Your Old Friend Ross. Advertisement notes dancing every Friday night at Valley Inn with Pewee and His Lazy River Boys and Dixie Rogers the yodling cowgirl.
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Kemp's Mill Tavern
Roy
Dixie Serenaders
Ross
Adv
Valley Inn
Pewee
Lazy River Boys
Dixie Rogers
Editor Mail: Snowy sidewalks spark safety plea North Potomac
Taxpayer laments raised hazards on North Potomac Street as snow remains on sidewalks with many ice sheets. They urge the police department to restore public safety duties once held by past chiefs and warn of slip and fall risks to pedestrians, urging action.
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North Potomac Street
Tom Barber
Clarence G. Emmert
Wounded Pvt Ambrose listed from Hagerstown in Germany
A seriously injured Pvt George R. Ambrose of Hagerstown Route 2 is reported as wounded in Germany on December 11. Former Fairchild Aircraft employee, Ambrose serves in a tank destroyer battalion. The item also notes a Saturday dancing event at Valley Inn with Fid dling Pete and His Happy Valley Ramblers and Radio Gang.
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George R. Ambrose
George D. Ambrose
Hagerstown
Route 2
Germany
Pvt
Ambrose
Fairchild Aircraft
Valley Inn
Minsic
Pete
Happy Valley Ramblers
Radio Gang
Soldier son and father share Christmas in Tampa
A letter from Pfc George A Miller, stationed with the U S Army Air Forces at Plant Park Tampa Fla, recounts a 1944 Christmas spent with his father who had been drafted into the Army Air Corps. The emotional reunion follows Miller’s early enlistment and his father’s absence from home since then, marking one of the happiest holidays he has known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Pfc
George A. Miller
Hagerstown
U. S. Army Air Forces
Plant Park
Tampa
Fla
Army Air Corps
Florida
New Year Start It Right The Columbia Way
In mental development Columbia College offers day and evening sessions providing employment opportunity and wealth. Information without obliation. Write or phone 224 Columbia College 311 S Potomac St.
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Columbia Way
Columbia College
S. Potomac St
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Washington & Locust Streets
First Federal Savings & Loan Assn
N. Jonathan St
AFL Cement Workers
Saum’s
Jonathan St
Kraiss Funeral Home
Petomaa St
Phome No
Terrace Restaurant
Penna
Prospect Aves
General Acceptance Corp
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan ST. D
Earl Neikir
WMC
D. A. Stickell & Sons
Baltimore ST
Borden
Boy
Ronald Wishard
Stickell’s Mill
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Mr. Corgel
Caskey Baking Co
Atlantic
Coast Guard
Park W. T. Loy, Jr
Park W.T. Loy
East Irvin Avenue
North Atlantic
Frederick Street
Wilhelm Thumma Motor Co
Hagerstown Ice Co
RYES
Calvert — Schenley
Carstairs
Wilson's
South End Tavern
South Potomac Street
Mrsa
Smith
C-O Herald Mall
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Frederick St
Hagerstwo Business College
Hagerstown, Maryland
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
People's Jewelry
Washington St
the Graftsman Electroplating & Elect
Welding Shop
North Locust Street
Goodyear Service
Balto. & Locust Sts
Value Center
Summit Ave
Courthouse
Philip H. Mathias and Company
Maryland General Insurance Agency, Inc
Mathias-Maryland
General Insurance
Philip H. Mathias
Victor D. Miller, Jr
Arthur F. Detrow
Mathias-Maryland Company
Great American Insurance Company
New York
Aetna Casualty & Surety Company
Hartford, Conn
Great American Indemnity Company
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
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