Tito Escapes German Trap Near Drvar in Bosnian Theater
German forces led by Marshal Erwin Rommel attack Tito’s Partisan headquarters near Drvar, 70 miles from Split. Tito reportedly fled after a two day siege as Stuka dive bombers paratroopers and ground forces struck. The assault aimed to seize the Yugoslav leader and disrupt partisan operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bari
Fieh
Erwin Hommei
Tito
Maj. Portune
Drvar
Petrovac
ROUND & SQUARE DANCE AT VALLEY INN ADVERTISEMENT
Saturday dances hosted at Valley Inn with Jack Shipley as figure caller. Advertisement notes weekly event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Inn
Jack Shipley
Appreciation for Lt Thomas C Pappas
Mr and Mrs C D Pappas and family express sincere thanks to friends for expressions of sympathy on the passing of Lt Thomas C Pappas. Advance notice of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Pappas
C. D. Pappas
Adv
Deaths and funeral notices from Greencastle area
Ralph Weaver Jr aged 16 died suddenly at his home in Clearspring Friday evening. Survived by parents Carrie and Ralph and several brothers and sisters. Funeral at Minnick Funeral Home Greencastle Monday at 2:30 pm with Cedar Hill Cemetery burial. John Meyer, 7, dies at Hopewell after nine months illness. Born in Germany, survived by wife Annis and two sons. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Coffman Funeral Home Rose Hill Cemetery. John Sadler former Hagerstown resident dies in Minnesota Veterans Hospital. Surviving wife Lena Hubbard Sadler and sister Miss Harriet Sadler. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday 10:54 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Weaver, Jr
Clearspring
Ralph
Carrie
Imi
Deiaring Iin
Mary E. Gilert
Frank
Tol- Roy
Clarence A
Walter Gilieui
Samue
Car
Rook
Greencastle
Leslie Sites
Green
George
Harry Mercersburg
Minnick Funneral
Cedar Hill
John G. Meyer
Hopewell
Anu
Germany
Washington Square
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Western Enterprise Fire Company
Michael
Rosanna
Frank) Meyer
Annis
Wagner) Meyer
Samuel
George W
Camp Curtis Ayre
Buffalo
N.Y
A. K. Coffman
Roy’ Sloop
Rose Hill Cemetery
John Sadler
Hagerstown
Veterans’ Hospital
Minneanslis
Minn
Lena Hubbard Sadler
Harriett Sadler
Front Royal
Rose Hill
Remembering Marguerite Farrie a year after her death
A loving tribute from Bertha Drury and family marks the first anniversary of Marguerite Farrie’s passing on June 3 1943. The card honors a devoted wife and mother, praising her kindness loyalty and upright nature while thanking friends for support and expressions of sympathy.
Lieutenant Shaffer Killed in Gulf Crash Near Venice
Second Lieutenant William Edward Shaffer Jr., 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Shaffer of 338 East Franklin, was killed when his plane plunged into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice yesterday morning. An Air Base instructor at Venice since April 1942, he was born in Hagerstown and a 1939 Hagerstown High School graduate. He served with the 104th Regimental Band in Baltimore before joining the war cadets, was a member of Christ's Reformed Church, and played trombone in the Hagerstown Municipal Band. The body will be moved to A. K. Coffman Funeral Home. announcements later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Shaffer, Jr
William E. Shaffer
East Franklin Street
Gulf of Mexico
Venice
Frida
Shaffer
Moti
Hagerstown
104Th Regimental
Baltimore
War Cadets
Christ's Reformed Church
A. K. Coffman
Jacob R. Beard
North Avenue
Arkansas
A. T
Mippi
In Memoriam for Marguerite Farrie One Year On
A tribute from her sister and brother notes the one year anniversary of Marguerite Farrie's death on June 3 1942. The message expresses love and peace for the departed and thanks for kindness and floral tributes. Also thanks from Elmer E. Colliflower and family for sympathy and car use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Farrie
E. W. Funk
H. Funk
Exempt GIs From Cabaret Tax Proposed
Washington June 3 Senator George of Georgia proposes that men and women in uniform claim exemption from the cabaret tax by signing their names and serial numbers on dine dance and drink bills. He will push the issue in a joint Senate House conference next week. The bill would raise the public debt limit and cut the cabaret tax from 30 to 20 percent while exempting military personnel when they pay the bill and enjoy the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
House
State Democrats Name Delegates to National Convention
Maryland will send a 24 member delegation to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago next month. No mention of a fourth term for President Roosevelt appeared at the state convention. Delegates praised the President and Congress for wartime prosecution and supported international relations under Roosevelt and Hull. Speaker Rayburn referenced the coming election in a keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Hull
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Realty Sales Total 100000 Dollars Continued From Page One
Virginia and C Milburn Jennings reside on Virginia avenue for 6800 dollars. Clarence C Startzman and wife transfer to Boyd S Godlove and wife at Virginia and Lincoln avenue for 11000 dollars. Ray N Knodle and wife to Harry N English club house west of Sharpsburg for 2000 dollars. W Fred Reynolds and wife to Lee E Stine and wife on Fred erick street near Hager for 1500 dollars. Lewis D Ringer and wife to John W Phillips and wife on Corbett street for 6300 dollars. Boyd Godlove and wife to Kathrine O King and wife two parcels with improvements on Washington avenue for 5500 dollars. Andrew C Strite and wife to Clyde Samuel Naylor and wife 138 acres in Smithsburg district for 3600 dollars. George D Baker executor to Cornelia E Baker north side of Church between Winter street and Norway avenue for 3300 dollars. Sadie C Moser widow to James R Cassidy and wife east side of Mitchell avenue for 1800 dollars. James L Stouffer and wife to Charlies E Smith and wife on Maple avenue Smithsburg for 6000 dollars. Robert Lohman Glessner and wife to Harry A Swope and wife northeast corner of South Potomac and Fourth street for 5000 dollars. Clyde B Thomas and wife to Samuel A Thomas and wife on South Potomac street at Locust for 4500 dollars.
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Virginia
C. Milburn Jennings
Virginia Avenue
Clarence C. Startzman
Boyd S. Godlove
Lincoln Avenue
Ray N. Knodle
Harry NI
English Club
Sharpsburg
W. Fred Reynolds
Lee E. Stine
Frederick Street
Hager
Lewis D. Ringer
John W. Phillips
Corbett Street
Boyd
Godlove
Ktahris O. King
Washington Avenue
Andrew C. Strite
Clyde Samuel Naylor
Smithsburg
George D. Baker
Cornelia E. Baker
Clyde B. Thomas
Samuel A. Thomas
South Potomac Street
Indiana GOP Shout Down Upsets Dewey Bid
The Indiana Republican convention rejected pledging its 29 votes to Dewey, boosting Bricker supporters who hail a potential shift away from a Dewey nomination. Delegates named Homer Capehart to the Senate long term, Jenner to the short term, and Ralph Gates as the gubernatorial nominee, with no contest for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas E. Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Brick
Homer E. Capehart
Indianapolis
U. S. Senate
Capehart
Washington
Ind
James M. Tucker
Paoli
William E. Jenner
Bedford
E. J. Hancock
Greensburg
Ralph F. Gates
GOP
Suntan Safety Tips For Sun Lovers In Hagerstown
As pool season opens and sunny weather continues, residents are urged to suntan safely. Limit sun exposure to 15 minutes on the first day, add 5 to 10 minutes daily, avoid peak hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and use protective clothing and lotions. Water increases absorption, so stay cautious while swimming. Sunglasses protect eyes, and broad hat tips are advised for sun exposure safety.
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Hagerstown
Victory
Saturday Dance at Mt Lena Tavern With Four Aces
Every Saturday night the Mt Lena Tavern hosts a round and square dance with music by Four Aces. Dinner features fried chicken. Dance floor recently enlarged.
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MT. Lena Tavern
Kemp's Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Ady
Garnets Used In Non-Skid Mats On Battleship Decks
Garnets are employed in fireproof non skid mats laid on battleship decks to reduce slipping accidents and enhance crew safety during operations and combat readiness.
Military promotions highlight local service members in WWII
In the Mediterranean theater Ernest T Rouzee Jr a master sergeant commands maintenance on a B17 and earned the Good Conduct Medal. James A Lynn rose to staff sergeant at an advanced base of the Fifth Air Force in New Guinea. Cora M Houser of Funks Town earned the Good Conduct Medal. The Plank brothers and Jacob Beard earned various postings and wings. Others include Ernest Taylor in Alaska and Calvin R Hill near top rifle scores at Bradley Field. Sgt Clem from Camp Lee advanced to master sergeant after four years of service.
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15Th Army Air Force
15Th Aaf
Ernest T. Rouzee
Ernest T Rouzee
Virginia Avenue
Hagerstown
Rouzee
AAFP
Boeing
D. L. Clem
East Washington Street
Army
Sgt
Clem
Camp Lee
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Dixie Supply, Inc
Franklin Street
John L. Swain Agency
Richt Parson
Clarence Martin
Washington Street
Hakgerstown
Treadquarters
Saum's
Jursthan Street
Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
Memoriam
Marguerite
Horne
Silenc
Bertha Drury
Michael Farrie
Cibers
Hushand Iomias & Family
Kraiss Funera
Jabs Reed
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Mapie Avenue
Charles F. Smith
Tootie
George Howard
Wm. E. Shaffer, Jr
Elmer E
Community Finance Service Incorporated
West Washington St
Democrats
JUST
Call City Cab
Bear R. M. Hays & Bros
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Coal—Builders
Mason’s
Steffey & Findlay, Inc
Church St
Bricket
New York
The
Associated Press
Apply Employment Office
Victor Products
Pope Avenue
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Green Lantern
North Potomac Street
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
New Guinea
James A. Lynn
Andrew H. Lynn
Dale Street
Fifth Air Force Service Command
Lynn
Woodland Way
Fairchild Aircraft Company
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea Campaign
Cpl
Cora M. Houser
Funkstown
Women’s Army Corps
Buckley Field
Col
Glen M. Plank
H. L. Plank
Summit Avenue
Navy
A. S. Co
Camp Perry
Doyle F. Plank
Naval Air Station
Oreona Field
Norfolk
James H. Plank
USN Air Training Station
Barracks
Jacksonville
Fla
Memphis, Tenn
E. R. Rouzer
Ernest Taylor
Albuquerque, N. M
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Calvin R. Hill
Bradley Field
Conn
Edward Artis
St. T. D. Group
Fort Dix
N. J
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
scHoan
Ani
Tesining
Guaran
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan St
Earl Neikirk
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Hagerstown, Md
Court House
Cheerio Restaurant
Mansylvania Avenue and
Park la
Borden's
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts Blig
Hamilton Hotel
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Eimployers
United States Employment Service of War Manpower Commission
Hagerstown, Maryland
WAR Manpower Commission
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