Local man sentenced for mail fraud in forged medical discharges
Chester Karl Martin 40 former local pawn shop operator was given a four year prison term by Federal Judge William C. Coleman after pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud by promising false medical discharges 4 F classifications and furloughs. He advised inductees to eat soap and gave medicine to render them unfit for examinations while soliciting cash and promissory notes from Cresaptown residents. Martin was arrested months ago by FBI agents.
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Chester Karl Martin
William C. Coleman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Coleman
Martin
U. S
Bernard J. Flynn
Robert Denny
Cresaptown
Herold Prister
Cecil Lawrence
FAI
Births Surpass Deaths in Washington County Quarter
Washington county reported 367 births and 214 deaths in the first quarter of 1945 per the Maryland State Department of Health. Births rose from 1944 while deaths fell from 224. Scarlet fever led notifiable diseases with 41 cases, followed by chickenpox 25, syphilis 21, gonorrhea 36, and septic sore throat 8.
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Washington County
Maryland
Help Wanted Across Local Businesses After War
Multiple ads seek workers in postwar jobs. Positions include mechanical drawing for girls, experienced waitress roles at Mecca Steak House and Maryland Restaurant, cooks, sales clerks and cashiers, kitchen help at 22 W Franklin Street, and a pesmale fishesner and waitress with pay of 18 dollars. Contact telephones listed.
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Mecca
Franklin St
Maryland
Washington St
Franklin Street
Court House
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Homes Corporation
Cleveland Avenue
Washington County
Valentine Street
East Franklin Street
Atd
Osborn Street
Ariso
Eida
Valentine
Museion
Ina L
Maids and Waitresses Wanted at Local Establishments
Classified brief from the Dagmar Hotel and Bowl Tea Room offering job openings. Maids under 30 to be trained for telephone sales at home with interviews. apply Miss Barr third floor Lester Brothers. Waitress positions: six day week, 22s 50d weekly plus meat allowance, no Sunday work. apply Bowl Tea Room and Wason Wheel West Was and City Limits.
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Merchandise Machinery and Tools International
Daniel V
Stodardegerstown
McCormick-Deering
R. A. Armsparger
Bower Ave
Halfway
Oliver Barshare
McCormick Mower
Mervil Hutzel
James
Elene
M. Hohrner
S. Potomac St
PIARO
Martin Feed & Implements
Penna
Hagerston
Sears, Roebuck and Co
N. Potomac
Sam’s Exchange
W. Franklin
Dax
Ite
Franklin St
Omwake
Oliver
East Grant St
Greencastle
Forsythe Star- Mil
STED
Herald-Mail
North End
S. Pot
Summit
Ave
Berner Ave
Sational Corporation
Barr
Lester Brothers
Bowl Tea Room
St. Pat Street
Wason Wheel West
City Limits
Plaza
Majestic Restaurant
Harald
Mr. Ford
Hotel Alexander
Nepley
Doudie
Max TY
Startzman
N. Mulberry
W. Rban
Spangler Agenct
Fircinta, Ave
Potomac St
Mager
North Potomac ST
Hagerstown
Brewer and Lindset
Fey Business
Lerma
Summit Ave
Grow Realty CO
Court House
Maryland
Washington County
Suimie Avenue
West Washington
West Antietam
Summit Avenue
Arry
Garland
E. Groh
McCormick Brothers
North Project
Wareham
Harry S
Harry S. Ditto
Altle M. Salgado
Nicodemus National Bank of
Trusten
Register of
Wille
Solo Sh
Hagera
Altie M. Salgado
Nicodemus Nation
K . Hagerstown
Joseph C. Snyder
Auctlonser
Oma Ror
Omar Nee Neath
John BD. Kollyday
Nicodemus Na
Classified Section Ads Guide Your Home Search
Readers find the best housing options by scanning the classified ads for listings, prices, neighborhoods, and features rather than browsing broad property displays. Ads spotlight available homes, rentals, and contact details, offering concise, practical information for quick comparisons.
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Frankin &T
Rati Kilier
Guar
Animal
Roach
Rches
Daisy E. Smith
Kenneth J. Billmyer
West End
Church St
Board of License Commissioners
Washiington County
Bable
Drus
Herald Mall
Dr. Eavey
Potomac St.ee
FORD
Lymouth
Heédysville
Mitchell Ave
Concord St
Penna. Ave
van Treiler
Ferale
Burkholder Truck Brokerage
Tel
Frederick St
Thumma Motor Co
Bulock Desler
Yingling Auto Sales
Sir Pats Hiram Johnson
Hoffman- Chevrolet
Washington
R. Business Service
C. E. Mace
Rose Bill Ave
Maryland Ave
the Doolittles
Guupall
U.S
Ecap
Patent Office
Mirrora
Gia
Gaulin Cot
Esa Am
ING
GALL
Lincoln Electric CO
Lincoln Ave
General Ofice
WMC
Andy
Pangborn Corporation
Western Union Telegraph Co
Jamison Cold Storage Door Co
Maple Avenus Press
Dry Cleaners
Chambersburg
Ragerstown Ice Co
W. Lee St
Anderson Dry Cleaning Co
E. Washington St
Antietam Paper Co. Inc
OLD and Reliable National Corporation
W. M
Colonial Hardwood Flooring Co
Young San
Montgomery Ward
Apnly Hagerstown Rubber Co
SSS
Maple Ave
J. G. Baldwin
Falling Waters
W.va
Duten
Hitcher
Langale
St_ WO
Mathews
Ee Ick Production Seat i Association
Henry Holzapfelgra
Grice Bldg
Jonathan
Federal Savings & Loan Ass
Hagers
Strasser
W. Wash
A. BK. C. Cockers
Dark d
Rowcliffe
Live Oak Sand Storm
Brucie
Preston
Arl Meagher
Howrd's
Geo. W. Powman
Mt So
Mt Pn
Chester
Farrow
Louis A
Dave B. Rohrer
Smithsburg
Westinghouse
Jones Appliance Serviee
Summit AR
St. Aces - Stort
Jones
Jones Appli
Modern Home Appliance Co
S. Malin St
Poad
Martin's
Nydar Aveseh
Prawar
OER_Co
Hagevstown Equipment CO
Marylard Ave & Memorial Bied
Virginia_ Ave
Care Herald-Mail
Franklin Sn
Melanie
Addi
Pee Legation
Tery Ist
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Sarth Bat
AL Recune
Nati Bank
Dagmar Hotel
Unifermsa
Peoples Service Drug Store
Hagerstown Hosiery, Inc
W. Antietam St. Ph
Anply
Misa Barcellos
Central Permanent
Quati Darcy
Apple Peoples Service Drug Store
Bester
Amma
the Black Widow
Scorcky
Elmer
Mac Tracy
Wear
Lirl Whitmore
A. J. Zahn
Ames
Nat'l Bank
Massie
Early
Sharpsburg
Hamilton Blvd
Swain Agency
Frame
Paramount
Main St
Fairground Ave
C. Groh Realty CO
R. U. Cook
Hamilton Park
Brewer
Federal Savings & Loan
Jonathan St. Tel
Nodeen
West Winston St
Barzain
Seaqle Realty CO
Norte End
Hagerstown Realty CO. Realtors
W. Franklin St
Broadfording
Phileg
Vietrola
EL WO
Harold F. Bester
Orphans’ Court
Harold FL Bester
Jeanette Cushwar Bester
Ralph H. Buchanan
Orilians' Court of Washington
James M. Buchanan
Lewis B. Smeith
Russell W. Smith
Albert J. Smith
Admi
Sarae Ellen Plummer
Bridgeport
Cavetown Pier
J. Berry Plummer
Jos. C. Snyder
Walter ©. Young
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Shockey Furniture Co
Cearfoss
Williamsport
Chevrolet
National Cash Register
John I. Ebersole
Alet
Stull
North Prospect Street
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