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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
7
Maryland 1943 coal output totaled 1,930,792 tons. Dr John J Rutledge, chief mine engineer, cites manpower shortages as the main cause, noting 401 miners quit last year largely for armed service. All mines were short handed. Fishing is the oldest industry of Canada.
Guam has been overrun as 8,000 Japanese troops attacked 200 Marines in early campaign days. Allied leaders report heavy bombardment by ships and air power, with Nimitz noting widespread damage to shore defenses. Core commanders include Coolly, Geiger, Spruance and Mitscher guiding amphibious and air operations.
Vintage pattern notice describes a color jumper with a sun back and a white blouse. It lists fabric yardage 2% for 35 inch fabric and 174 yards for the blouse. Pattern No 3702 in size 16, price 116c plus 2c mailing and 10c for a copy. Pattern department in Hagerstown Daly Mall New York.
Fred Ensor, manager of a local credit finance firm, spoke at the Hagerstown Kiwanis Club luncheon on consumer credit. He noted growth in time payment plans for appliances, radios, and furniture, with automobiles being the major field for finance loans, and recalled 86 million vehicles manufactured since 1900. He praised public goodwill and noted increased regulation, with President John C. O'Connell presiding.
A stream of letters and updates from Hagerstown residents and their relatives reveal service details. Mrs. Beverly Hamby and Pvt. Paul W. Knode share news from England, while Lts Jane Summers and Irwin DeGrange, and Sgt Max Grim report locations and duties. Families circulate addresses for correspondence, with mentions of Fort Des Moines, Cassino, Anzio, and Parris Island, as well as Italy and China postings and a few furloughs.
A relative reports a service member arrived safely in France and is progressing well. Dr. Carl B. Spessard of Smithsburg has been promoted from private at Camp Hood Texas. Mr and Mrs Fred Griffith of South Cannon Avenue learn their son Cpl Eugene E Griffith has arrived in England and invites letters from friends with his address obtainable through his parents.
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