Fragmented obituary notices from a late 19th century issue
The fragmentary column lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices from the Mercersburg area. It mentions Clement and his son Philip Breielhner of Marshland Avenue, survivors from St Mary’s and St Paul’s churches, and services at St Josie’s, Myersville, with burial in local cemeteries. Other entries note Pearl Keen of Belt Measart, Emma Blewndard, and Rebecca Trout among the deceased, with funeral details, locations, and survivors, including spouses, children, and grandchildren. The scattered text records interments in Rose Hill Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery, with references to local parishes, pastors, and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
Aund Julianna
Tressier
Philip Breielhner
Marshland Avenue
St. Mary’s Catholc Church
This Eity
Amd Mask
Thec
Tukerstown
Jderogme
Allert
Bernard Gud Fond
Martinsburg
Ister
Mary Kensel
Ebins Tmiy
Sweviees
St Jose's Cathie
Wotfulsek
Hibrotie
Laura €. Shepley
Data OG
Saeateris
Thomas God
Rebecca i Bowly
Brandenburg
St. Paul's Luthvin Church
Myersville
Elmer F. Shepley
Byrnes Off For London Meeting
Byrnes heads to London amid hopes for progress in China’s civil war and possible accords between Nationalists and Communists. The United States ends joint command in Southeast Asia, pursuing independent policy as Turkey and Iran loom large in UNO tensions. Byrnes aims to push three power talks on Turkey and Tehran while awaiting Soviet positions on atomic energy security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Southeast Asia
U.S
Lord Louis Mountbattex
Indo-China
Dutch East Indies
UNO
Byrnes
London
Britain
Russia
United Nations Atomic Commission
Turkey
Dardanelles Straits
Moscow
UNO Assembly
Tran. Byrnes
Commission
Incomplete Azerbaijani assembly agenda debate report
An occupied Azerbaijan province has not submitted its issues for the assembly agenda. American delegates push for inclusion of fall security assurances given by President Tria ni to Senator Vanden berg, as Moscow commission outlines its atomic energy plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azerbaijan
Assembly
Lombhin
Vandenberg
R-Mieh
Settlement In Oil Dispute Advances Toward Resolution
Reported talks on an oil dispute settlement continue as fact-finders near completion by February 10. A CIO strike advisory and possible government price talks loom for meat packers, with 200 000 CIO workers and 195 670 AFL cutters seeking a 30 percent raise amid broader labor conflicts. A January 15 strike by CIO United Metal Workers affects 260,000 workers at GE, Motorola, and Westinghouse, signaling potential cross‑case breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Steel Union
Washington
Koto
General Moors
Ci0
Mgr. Truman
Edgar L. Warren
AFL
Cio-United Metrical Waters
General Electric
General Mator
Westinghouse
Jap Princes May Have To Work
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hirohito and princes with military or political context. References to Takama Takahite and MacArthur appear vague and garbled, offering little clear action or outcome from page text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirohito
Prince Nobushite
Takama
Vyts
Takahite
Talype
MacArthur Rootha
Ana Arads
Nishalissing
Gmeers
Gaye
Che Resti
Union Urges Local UAW Workers To Aid Fund Drive
Union officials appeal to local UAW members in Tivertstown to contribute one dollar weekly to a fund benefiting UAW-CIO members. Crate, president of General Motors plants, and international UAW leaders support continuing the drive, with no one forced to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
UAW
Imisamd AW Cto
Tivterstown
Uaw-Cio
Genenmil Motors Pinars
Crate
Joseph Dina Lea Rathers
Beatings Reported at U S Depot in England
Sgt Jo Sep MM Ab Minn testified at a court martial in Cumberland New York that at the Lichfield England U S replacement depot soldiers were beaten and mistreated by some guards. Miller a former guard testified about Smith of Cumberland as one of 12 soldiers accused in the brutality case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Josep MM
Minn
U. S
Lichfield
England
Miller
Ses
Judson J. Smith
Cumberland
Smith
Major Wright Granted Honorable Discharge From Army
Nouglas Wright son of Mr and Mrs Wright is honorably discharged from the United States Army on January 4 at Fort Meade. He held the rank of major at separation and served during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouglas Wright
Mel Pred Wright
Potomac Avenig
United States Army
Fort Meade
Mel
Spperatrom
News of our service men and women in uniform
Several service members are shown in this item. Donald Gaylor, son of Mrs Frances Gayler, returned from overseas with the 4th Green Hornet Division and is expected to be discharged soon. Charles Hose and Norman N Hose are among those honored for service in Italy, Newfoundland, the Philippines, and other fronts. Spencer M Hose served 42 months in the Navy and has returned to Seattle for new work. Alvin Bris in Washington and others are listed with addresses and duties. A retired minister, the Rev J J Ringer of Prince Frederick died at 70 after heart trouble treatment in Calvert County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashley
Army
Foren
Hai
Fort Brage
Crimp Bowie
Texas
Howe
Donald Gaylor
Mra
Frances Gayler
Tf Cireen Mars Horne
Hisean
Fany Sons
Miles
Charles Hose
Tinestu
Prince Frederick
J. J. Ringer
Priandship
Calvert County Hospital
Hle
Cat Fish McGee Rescued From Denver Chimney
A cat named McGee fell 15 feet into a chimney at an apartment house. Fire crews assisted by William B. Wheeler of the State Humane Bureau and T. E. Belcher and family members fished the cat out with a 16 foot hooked pole after hours of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
McGee
William B. Wheeler
State Humane Bureau
T. E. Belcher
48 More County GIs Discharged
List of discharged county service members with ranks and home addresses including Jam Pytural R Nigh Funkstown Earl Myers Walter Myers Clifton Keets Guy Stayman Herbert Hockey Robert Williamson Richard Ridenour Charles Downs and others, indicating completion of service and local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pytural
R. Nigh
North Cannon
John C. Knepper
Funkstown
Earl M. Myers
West Washington
Mathias Garonzik
South Potomac
Walter H. Myers
Clifton W. Keets
Blooms
Guy L. Stayman
Hagerstown
Herbert K. Hockey
Corbett
Robert C. Williamson
Dale
Richard J. Ridenour
Rt. 2
Charles C. Downs
Clearspring
Benjamin
Military unit rosters list local service members
M Bowman Smithsburg lists Pfc Ralph L Bell 140 West Beriel T 5 James R Davis 66 West North Pic Ray T Yeakle Chearspring Pic Roy H Waselton 47 Summit and T6 Thomas R McNeal 24 Randolph in a brief local military notice with ranks and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bowman
Smithsburg
Ralph L. Bell
West Beriel
James R. Davis
West North
Pic
Ray T. Yeakle
Chearspring
Roy H. Waselton
Summiit
Thomas R. McNeal
Randolph
Assault reported in Washington County hospital case
Florence Morrison, 44, of 340 Brack Bloom alley, was seriously injured early Sunday and taken to Washington County Hospital after an alleged beating by a colored assailant. Patrolmen Palmer and Lowery were searching for a man of color from the same address. Morrison suffered possible skull fracture and cuts to head and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence S$. Morrison
Brack Bloom Alley
Washington County Hospital
Palmer and
Lowery
Morrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearl Keen
George Roper
Shins
Milter
Norfolk
Biue Ridge
Sam Mod
A Gan
Laura Rebecca Trout
Jacon H. Comerer
Potomac Avenue
Janary 3
Josep
Floyd L. Gru Morcovetura
Jamb
Slows Sons
Lisvis
Harry
Tartzman
St. Wa
Charles Shartaman
TVG
Ciara A. Baldwin
Hiwitt
Wigan Wied
Sci
Milly
N. Potomac St
Coats
Cauffman
Washington St
Fountain Service
John D. Myers & Co
Nagereterwn
Wasp
New York
Apuy
Eucof Maya
Pacific
W. G. Switzer
Edward Powell
Albany
N. Y
Luke Ciampi
St. Raphael's Church
Powell
Major Wright
SRE
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
the House of
Gers Jewelry Co
West Washington St
Vicks VapoRub
VapoRua
SEARS
Bey
Hassocks
Sears, Roebuck and CO
North Potomac St
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