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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
5
Washington reports Finland, isolated and under heavy German troop presence, faces defeat or civil war after aligning with Germany. US severed relations, Helsinki government effort to avoid peace with Russia failed, prompting revolutionary prospects per diplomatic observers.
Obituaries report the deaths of Jacob Henry Davis at his daughter’s home in Thurmont aged 86 after complications. Also noted is Dorothy L. Baseboat who died on the Spartansburg train en route to Florida aged 22, with services planned in Mount Airy and Washington. Rosa Slaybaugh dies at 78 from strangulated hernia in Hagerstown, after residence at the Reform Church Home. Interments in Rose Hill and unspecified burial plans follow.
Three Army airmen who endured a nine day Grand Canyon survival trek prepared to return to active duty at Kingman air field. They rested after a 10 mile ascent from a canyon ledge following a parachute drop from a disabled bomber on June 21. Companions Second Lt Charles Goldblum and Flight Officer Maurice J Cruickshank Jr. described the perilous climb and the use of smoke flares to reunite with Cpl Roy Embanks at the Mateau ledge.
A Saturday night event at MP Lena Tavern features music by Four Aces and a fried chicken supper. The lively dance runs weekly with a country style program and communal dining.
Advertisement notes watermelons in season and fancy cantaloupes plus home cured meats for sale three miles south of Hagerstown near Sharpsburg Pike by W. G. Turner. Also announces dances every Friday and Saturday night at Span ish Danceland Kemp's Mill Tavern with the Penn Maryland String Band Your old Friend Ross.
With one week left in the Fifth War Loan drive, County F nears its overall goal and shifts focus to E bond purchases. Bond Chairman John D. Hollyday notes the county’s total of 2,290,924.25 includes only 254,193.75 in E bonds, highlighting that businesses and large concerns are the main backers. An American Legion Bond Day celebration is expected to spur E sales.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey moved toward Albany after securing the Republican nomination in Chicago. Crowds cheered as the 42 year old candidate planned to tackle a significant campaign effort while his wife Mrs Dewey drew praise from supporters at each stop.
Franklin Dry Cleaners will be closed the week of July 3 and will reopen Monday July 19. The closure is for vacation.
American Liberators based in China attacked the docks and harbor of Takao Formosa a key Japanese shipping center. The Stilwell staff said the raid damaged installations but did not provide specifics.
Pvt. Daniel A. Mentzer son of Rev and Mrs F G Mentzer 897 Salem avenue was slightly wounded in the invasion of France. The War Department telegram said he was among the first Hagerstown boys to set foot on French soil on June 8 during the beachhead establishment.
Weekly events feature Friday and Sunday dancing at Row's Park with amateur contest Sunday afternoon. Music by Bill and his Melodiers. Ady.
Mr and Mrs Lester Titlow of Salem avenue report their son Pvt Lester Titlow Jr has reached North Africa. Inducted last November he was a former fireman for Western Maryland Railway. John L Martz AS, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Martz of Boonsboro, has joined Navy and is at Bainbridge MD. Lt Marvin D Holmes son of Sylvester D Holmes 48 Randolph Ave trained as aviation cadet and earned silver wings as a second lieutenant. He attended Columbia College and worked for Western Maryland Railway and local bands. Linwood Elden Orange from Frederick Army Air Field is mentioned.
Lt. Col. Robert Davies said his disbursing section handles about $20,000 daily in money orders for soldiers sending pay home. Also notes local ads for gold buyers, a Saturday at Valley Inn with Jack J. P. Morgan Shipley as caller and music by Bill and His Melodiers.
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