Red Cross Campaign Aims At $61,500 In Washington County
Washington county Red Cross drive aims to raise 61500 with Danzer Metal Works employees already at 100 percent participation and exceeding quota. Western Maryland Railroad departments also reported similar success signaling public support for the national goal of 200 million dollars and growing needs for funds to aid armed forces.
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Red Cross
Washington County
Danzer Metal Works
Western Maryland
Washington
Red Cross Campaign Calls Workers to Night Meeting
The Red Cross extends its reach as volunteers support global operations. Tonight at Hotel Alexander at 7:00 p.m. a few hundred workers will begin the campaign under Chairman Arley Sica with General Canvass Group receiving materials and instructions. Sergeant R. D. Hutcheson, a wounded veteran from the South Pacific Air Force, will speak after a film.
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Red Cross
Alexander
Arley Sica
R. D. Hutcheson
South Pacific Airforce
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Sinatra Headlines Four Day Maryland Theatre Run
Sensational crooner Frank Sinatra headlines RKO Radio musical comedy Higher and Higher opening tomorrow for a four day engagement at the Maryland Theatre.
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Frank Sinatra
RKO Radio
Maryland Theatre
Rhode Island Red Hen Lays Two Eggs at Once in Big Pool
A Rhode Island Red owned by Mrs. H. J. Trumpower of Big Pool produced two full sized eggs fused by a shell piece. The eggs were soft shelled, though, when she gathered them the other evening.
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Rhode Island
H. J. Trumpower
Big Pool
Victory
Fairchild to Cancel Trainer Aircraft Contract
Fairchild Aircraft plans a six month wind down of PT-19 Cornell trainer production as orders shift to other war aircraft. About to transition workers to AT-21 Gunner UC-61A Forwarder and bomber components, with spare parts likely through the changeover. Construction starts on a new long range cargo plane designated 6-82 and other military projects remain active.
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Army Air Forces Training Command
Fairchild
Boutelle
Army
Real Marines in Gung Ho!
Universal presents Gung Ho a wartime adventure at Henry's Theatre. John James, honorably discharged, plays Buddy Andrews while Harry Strang, a veteran from Makin Raiders and WWI France, portrays Quartermaster Sergeant Corrigan. Randolph Scott stars as Colonel Thorwald with Ray Enright directing and Walter Wanger producing.
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Universal
Makin Island
Henry's Theatre
John James
Marines
Buddy Andrews
Harry Strang
Makin Raiders
Makin Raiders’ Lieut. Col. Evans F. Carlson
China
France
Corrigan
Grace MacDonald
Randolph Scott
Thorwald
Ray Enright
County Wide Drive For Waste Paper
County wide drive to collect waste paper on Saturday March 4 by 8:00 AM. Residents in Hagerstown Williamsport Hancock Funkstown Chewsville urged to place tied bundles at street corners. Rural residents in town for work or market asked to bring paper. for help call 1323-W. Boy Scouts will assist.
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Hagerstown
Williamsport
Hancock
Funkstown
Chewsville
BOY Scouts
Corporal Thinks Of Coming Home
The piece reflects on soldiers returning from war and the unavoidable changes they and their partners face. It contrasts nostalgic home dreams with reality, noting that time moves on, people age, and relationships shift as fear, hardship, and longing test them.
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Corporal
Two Countians Hurt In Auto Accident On Route 11
Two county residents were seriously injured and two others escaped injury when a car wrecked on Route 11 near Falling Waters Sunday evening. Betty Jane Staley of Williamsport and Marcus Lee Williams of Martinsburg were injured, with Frederick Bowers and Grace Diseati of Hagerstown also hurt. Miss Staley may have a skull fracture. state police said speed likely caused the curve failure as the car left the road, hit trees, and overturned.
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Route 11
Betty Jane Staley
Williamsport
Marcus Lee Williams
Frederick Bowers
Grace Diseati
Hagerstown
City Hospital
Martinsburg
Miss Staley
West Virginia
Scout Leaders A Planning Conference Tonight at Church
A planning conference for Scout A e will be held this evening at 7 30 in the Church of the Brethren directed by Frank Spofford district chairman. Six committees including camping activities health and safety finance training organization and extension and Scout advancement will meet. Topics include increasing committee efficiency and the year’s program.
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Scout Ae
Church of the Brethren
Frank Spofford
Red Cross Provides Hospital Recreation
The American Red Cross is charged with providing recreation for convalescent men in Army and Navy hospitals. It furnishes games radios books pianos and magazines and it arranges motion picture shows in wards recreation halls and other entertainment venues. This is one of the many services of the American Red Cross.
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American Red Cross
Army
Navy
Home changed and meeting it if he is wise
Fragmentary line suggests a warning about preparation for a changed home and the need for wisdom. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to anchor a fuller summary. The readable text conveys caution and readiness.
Suspect Held Over Rape Case Near Wilson Boulevard
A 42-year-old man was identified by a nine-year-old girl and two boys after a Thursday night assault near Wilson Boulevard. Police say the lineup confirmed the suspect, who claims alibi inconsistencies. He admits prior minor trouble and bootlegging during prohibition era. The girl was described as raped by a physician’s finding.
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B. and Q
Wilson Boulevard
Castle
Karn
Offcers
William H. Peters
Inge
Municipal Band Concert Aids Wartime Morale At Hospital
The Hagerstown Municipal Band performed at Newton D. Baker Hospital near Martinsburg to boost morale for wounded servicemen. Dr. Peter Buys led 40 musicians in familiar tunes while veterans joined in singing. Two band members soon entering the armed forces led numbers symbolizing Army Navy and other forces. The concert drew hundreds of recovering servicemen in the hospital’s new auditorium, with plans for similar trips ahead.
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Hagerstown
Dellayed
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Peter Buys
John Minnich
J. Clarke
Army Jand
Navy
Sation
Buya
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