Yanks Claim Part Of Tinian Main Airdrome
Allied forces advanced on Tinian capturing the western third of the island’s main airstrip while isolating a major airfield on Guam and pressing bombardments on other Caroline Islands. Marines landed after a massive combined air, naval, and ground assault, with civilian evacuations noted as U.S. forces push toward broader Mariana objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Marianas
Tinian
Guam
Agana
U. S
Oz Tinian
Chester W. Nimitz
Clinton Green
Pacific
Saipan
Green
Rota
Nimitz
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Caroline Islands
Yap
Palau
Woleai
Ponape
Local obituaries and funeral notices across Cumberland area
A string of death notices from Cumberland area counties records Mrs. Cora E. Hause at State Line, Miss Alice K. Blake of Cumberland, William K. Marker of Hagerstown and Mrs. Clara J. Bierly of Cavetown, with survivor details, funeral plans, and burial sites. Also listed are memorials for John H. Roeder of Fairview Road and Edward Ernest Fling of Hancock, outlining families, churches, and interment arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E. Hause
Silas E. Hause
A. G. Crunkleton
State Line
Church
Lof the Brethren
Hagerstown
Crunkleton
Mary Hause
Lucy McKee
Lizzie Stouffer
Albert McKee
Beaver Creek
Crankleton
Paul M. Robinson
Harry Rowland
Rest Haven Cemetery
Clara J. Bierly
Cavetown
J. W. Hess
Keedysburg
L. R. Johnson
John Bierly
Baltimore
Keefer Hoover
Marion
Ala
The
Reformed Church
Hoover Funeral
E. J. Roberson
Mr. Hamme
Edward Ernest Fling
East Main Street
Hancock
Olive Virginia Fling
Dorothy FP. Moore
Margie A. Smith
Ifancock
Joseph A. Geisler
Priscilla Fling
Bessie Slifer
Rohrersville
Margaret Fling
John
Ex-Hubby Seeks Money Amid Custody Fight in LA
Bar bara Hutton Grant, now Cary Grant's wife, accuses ex Danish count Haugwitz-Reventlow of domination and abuse toward their five year old son Lance. She says he took Lance to Canada to coerce money, claims she transferred 1.477 million dollars to his account, and that a trust fund equal to that amount was set for him in exchange for a divorce. The suit seeks sole custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance
Haugwitz-Reventlow
Tokyo Says Time Is Not Ripe For Its Fleet To Come Out
Tokyo radio quoted naval commentator Masanori Ito saying the time to attack has not arrived. He warned the fleet is inferior in aircraft strength and that losing air command leads to defeat and rout. U S task forces maneuver in the Mariannas about 1500 miles from Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Associated Press
United States
Marianas
Domei
Masanori Ito
Watermelons and melons ad on Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner of Ady advertises watermelons and cantaloupes along with home cured meats at a roadside stand three miles south on Sharpsburg Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg Pike
W. G. Turner
Ady
Dogs Detect Mines Use Army trained canines for mine locating
In Washington on July 23 the army outlined a new role for dogs as mine detectors. Trained dogs on six foot leashes locate non metallic land mines trip wires and booby traps, guiding soldiers along safe paths and marking cleared routes with tape. Training remains undisclosed but follows standard army dog methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quartermaster Corps
Farm Prices Limit FSA Farm Purchase Loans in County
Washington county residents may obtain long term low interest FSA loans to buy farms under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act. Eligible tenants and wage earners with farming experience and good health may apply in Frederick. loans require a 40 year repayment plan and avoid inflated prices, as Dolly notes rising prices hinder approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Virgil O. Dolly
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Dolly
Frederick
Union Station Proposition Considered by Baltimore Railways
Baltimore July 25 . The feasibility of postwar construction of a union station by the three railroads serving Baltimore will be considered at a meeting tomorrow of the Public Service Commission and officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and Western Maryland railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania and Western Maryland Railways
Congress Urged To Return Aug 1 For Demobilization Action
Washington July 25 Senator Chavez proposes Congress reconvene August 1 for 60 days of full sessions to push demobilization and postwar programs. He notes war events in Europe threaten Nazi collapse and urges readiness for rapid peacetime measures including veterans aid and job training. Senator Tydings cautions leaders may delay controversial bills until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Chavez
D-Nm
Congress
Tydinges
Condition of Negro Fighter Critical
Lem Franklin a 203 pound negro heavyweight from Chicago was reported in critical condition at City Hospital Newark after a ninth round KO by Larry Lane of Trenton at Meadowbrook Bowl. Dr Herbert Conner said radiographs showed a brain concussion and partial paralysis of the right arm and leg due to the knock out and subsequent punches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Lem Franklin
Chicago
City Hospital
Larry Lane
Meadowbrook Bowl
Herbert Conner
Franklin
Bible Presented To Honor 50 Years Service
Mrs. Clara R. Cass Myers longtime Beard's Lutheran Chewsville Sunday school teacher was honored at services for fifty years of teaching. The pastor Rev I D Worman presented an engraved Bible. Myers has been with the church nearly sixty years and active in auxiliaries and the missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara R
Cass) Myers
C. C. Jones
Frederick Street
Beard's Lutheran
Archbishop Denies Peace Overtures
Archbishop Francis Spellman of New York travels to front line areas denying links between his Vatican visit and any papal peace overtures. Vatican officials likewise deny any peace plan discussions with Pope Pius XII. Festival Wednesday July 26 on Beard's Church lawn with rain date July 27. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Francis Z. Spellman
New York
Vatican
Pius XII
Beard’s Church
Ady
Notable historical anniversaries this week in history
This week recalls Steve Brodie’s July 23 1886 bridge dive in Brooklyn and major 18th century events. Washington militia crushed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania on July 24 1794, while naval actions near Korea preceded the Japanese rise. The Kellogg Briand Pact took effect July 24 1929, and Robespierre’s fall ended the Reign of Terror on July 27 1794. Thomas Corwin, born July 29 1794, became Ohio governor, senator and secretary of the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Pres
Washington
Pennsylvania
Korea
Japan
Paris
Robespierre
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
U. S
Treasury
Bourbon Co
Cotton Ed Smith and Caraway Face Opposition in Southern Primaries
Southern Democratic primaries feature E D Smith challenging renomination aided by Gov Johnson and candidates Daniels Merriman and Epps in South Carolina while in Arkansas Hattie Caraway disputes a renomination bid from Fulbright Adkins Barton Venable. Reports note party loyalty rules may bar many qualified Black voters as Negroes looted in Texas after the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
South Carolina
E. D. ‘Cotton Ed” Smith
Glen D. J Johnson
Roosevelt
John M. Daniels
Augustus S. Merriman
Sumter
Carl B. Epps
Arkansas
Senate
Hattie Caraway
J. W. Fulbright
U. S. House
Homer Adkins
T. H. Barton
el Dorado
J. Rosser Venable
Little Rock
Harvey G. Combs
Democratic State Committee
Texas
Corporal Brunner Wounded In Action In France
Corporal Lloyd D. Brunner son of Mr and Mrs Charles Brunner of Smithsburg Route 2 was seriously wounded in action in France on June 21 the War Department notified his parents He entered the Army Oct 1 1941 trained at Camp Wheeler Ga and before going overseas in January was stationed at Fort Jackson NC His complete address may be obtained from his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Lloyd D. Brunner
Charles Brunner
Smithsburg
Route 2
France
War Department
Cpl. Brunner
Army
Camp Wheeler
Fort Jackson
N. C
Actress Lola Lane to divorce third husband
Hollywood July 25 Lola Lane disclosed plans to divorce her third husband Henry Clay Dunham yacht broker and aircraft executive, saying they could not get along and charging mental cruelty as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Lola Lane
Henry Clay Dunham
Modernize Your Old Watch Recased at Saum's Booth
From SAUM'S at 21 Jonathan St Adv offers watch recasing to refresh vintage pieces. Expert service highlights durable casings, fine fitting, and attention to original styling for renewed wearability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum’s
Jonathan St. Adv
Saum's
Jonathan St
Adv
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
From a Pacific foxhole Pvt Aldine C Has ton asks readers to spring a surprise on his mother, father and sister Evelyn with a poem for Mothers Day. Francis Millard Mason, son of Mrs Orintha Mason, graduates as ensign at Corpus Christi Naval Air Training Center. Various servicemen receive overseas moves, transfers, and addresses for letters, including Cecil Keller’s wife receiving word of his arrival in Italy and Isaac Grove heading to Iowa State College for USN training. Major Kenneth A Beecher serves with Eastern Command in Europe, aiding bases in the Soviet Union. motion toward Russia noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Pvt
Aldine C. Haston
Evelyn
East Franklin Street
Corpus Christi
Texas
Francis Millard Mason
Orintha H. Mason
Hancock, Md
Naval Air Training Center
Corpus
Kenneth A. Beecher
Magnolia Avenue
U. S. Strategic Air Forces
Europe
Russia
U.S
Soviet Union
Reecher
A. E. Reecher
Aafe
Sgt Koons Is War Casualty
Charles J. Koons of Chambersburg received a War Department telegram confirming his son Roy Koons Staff Sergeant died of wounds received in action. Previously listed missing in action, he died June 6 in the line of duty over Hel. He was formerly of the J Forney Young fort near the city.
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Charles J. Koons
Chambersburg
R. D
J. Forney Young Fort
War Department
Roy ©. Koons
Mr. Koons
Sgt. Koons
Koons Early Life and World War II Service Outline
Koons born August 1922 in Washington county attended Reid and Chambersburg schools. He worked as a machinist at Landis Tool Company Waynesboro before enlisting in the Air Corps October 25 1942. Trained at Keesler Field Mississippi and Harligen Texas as an aerial gunner. Member of Christ Reformed Church. Survived by father and siblings including Jacob Prime and George Koons in Camp Wheeler Georgia.
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Koons
Washington County
Reid
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Landis Tool Company
Waynesboro
Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Harligen
Texas
Christ Reformed Church
Jacob Koons
State Line
Lester H. Prime
Martinsburg
W. Va
George L. Koons
Camp Wheeler
Charles E. Doll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Negro Solon
Edward A. Johnson
Sydenham Hospital
Assembly
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hil Avenue
Baer Brothers
W. Frankiin
John H. Roeder
Fairview Road
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland
Potomac Edison Company
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Anne E
John H. Jr
A. A. Roeder
Par Thurmont
A. L
Wentworth
Hydes
V. M. Self
Alice K. Blake
Holland Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Frostburg
Blake
Beall High School
Frostburg State Teachers’ College
Eckhart Mines
Surrey School
South Potomac
Little Theatre Players
Michael Oscar Blake
Margaret K
Kathryn R. Blake
William K. Marker
Route 5
Myersville
Frederick County
Daniel
Cynthia Bowman Marker
Mary C. Harshman
Daniel Harshman
Welty
Church of the Brethren
Daniel K. Marker
Arthur Smith
George Moser
Irvin Stottlemyer
Roy Harp
Charles
Irvin
Grove
J. J. Thomas
Green Hill Cemetery
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Phone No
Central Chemical Corporation
Mitchell Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Barbara Hutton Grant
Los Angeles
Court Haugwitz-Reventlow
Margaret Swope
Ralph , L. Swope
Mish
Edward Carpenter
Marshall A. Carpenter
Daniel V.es
Columbia College
South
Potomac
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Howard Burtner
Keedysville
van K. Smyre
Smithspurg
Frank B. Mullendore
Herman Stockslager
Rt. 5
Union Station
Adus
Community Finance Service Incorporated
Earles Bept
Mayflower Cab
Cotton
Ed” Smith
Caraway
Corporal Brunner
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Maryland
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
D. Earl Nelkirk
Ernest W. Miller Seed and Grocery
C. Voyn Miller
George D. Hicks
Jos. C. Snyder
Walter C. Young
A. G. Crankleton Electric CO
Dorothy Keller
Cecil Keller
Italy
Howard Bowers
Maryland Avenue
Fort George G. Meade
Isaac C
John L. Sowers
SS. Latimer
APA
Pre
N.T.S
Seattle
Wash
Great Lakes, Tl
Charles Joseph Emmert
Clarence G. Emmert
Fountain Head Heights
Roy C, Koons
General Ins
Agen
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts
Arthur F. Detrow
Gen
Mer
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
Goodyear
Balto, & Locust
SAUMS
Jonathan Si
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard
Antietam St
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Maple Avenue
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