Jaycees Plan Plant Survey for Defense Workers
The Junior Chamber of Commerce appointed Transportation Coordination Committee for the Office of Civilian Defense at the request of Charles W. Hoffman. They will survey defense workers in Washington County to assess tire and gasoline needs, vehicle access, and commute distances, with results guiding recommendations to the OCD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Coordination Committee
Office of
Civilian Defense
Charles W. Hoffman
Defense Transportation
Washington County
Hoffman
Junior Chamber
Fairchild
Office of Civilian Defense
Australia Wool Mills Turn Out Tens of Millions of Garments
Australia’s woolen mills produce more than 30 million yards of cloth and 18 million pairs of socks annually, reflecting a robust textile sector with wide domestic and potential export demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
You're Telling Me at Henry's Theatre today only
Hugh Herbert stars in You're Telling Me a comedy at Henry's Theatre for one day. The story follows Hubert, a blundering nephew, as he disrupts Aunt Fanny and her husband's plans and helps Curtis break from a divorce suit while chasing a radio contract. Also features Anne Gwynne and Robert Paige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh. Herbert
Henry’s
Herbert
Anne Gwynne
Robert Paige
Edward Ashley
Ernest Truex
Esther “Ale
Fanny Handley
Fred Curtis
Curtis
Boston
Hubert
Fanny
Hugh Herbert
Hubert the Nephew
Poison Gas Course Finished by Scout Messengers
Fourty 60 Boy Scouts serving as messengers in Civilian Defense completed last night their poison gas and incendiary bomb courses. Sgt John Divine conducted the program after delivering the final lectures to air raid wardens last week and has taught many firemen similar instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Defense Organization
John
Divine
China and India Lead World Peanuts Production
China and India are the top producers of peanuts, accounting for the largest shares of global output. The two nations dominate in farm yields and export potential, shaping international peanut markets and pricing dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Lawrence Shows Open On Monday
Hagerstown hosts a mid summer festival at Willow Lane circus grounds opening last night with over fifty midway attractions including ten major rides and ten shows. Hundreds milled about eager for the ferris wheel view of the city as Captain Smithy and his monkey troupe perform. Princess the chimp entertains while the kiddies enjoy special acts and a nightly high rope bicycle act by Billetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Willow Lane Circus
Ha Zerstown
Captain Smithy
On Trial Vincent James Rocco for Slaying Sister Marie
A 14 year old, Vincent James Rocco, stood trial in Pittsburgh for the murder of his 9 year old sister Marie. Police said he confessed to shooting her while she slept at the Rocco home, claiming she nagged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent James’ Rocco
Pittsburgh
Marie
Rocco
Daring stunt show supports Army relief with donation
The Lawrence Shows join several acts cooperating with the Army and Navy Relief. A portion of Wednesday evening’s gross goes to the relief organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy Relief
Two Army Fliers Die In Mills Field Crash
San Francisco June 16 Two Army men were killed Monday when a military plane crashed into a hangar at Mills Field south of the city. Flames destroyed the hangar and the wrecked plane. An adjoining hangar was damaged by fire. The dead were the pilot and an enlisted man in the hangar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mills Field
Here
Super Tax Proposal Aims at High Earners in War Effort
Washington June 16 The Treasury proposed a 100 percent wartime super tax on net income after regular taxes exceeding 25 000 for single persons and 50 000 for married couples to curb living standards during war. Randolph Paul told the House Ways and Means Committee that the plan would affect about 11 000 filers and add roughly 184 million to existing tax totals with safeguards against avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Randolph Paul
Morgenthau
House
Ways and Means
Paul
County Joining In Rubber Collection Campaign
Washington county prepares a countywide scrap rubber drive with F A Welty named county chairman and Boy Scouts joining the effort. Plans include station drops and a treasure-hunt style game for Scouts, with one cent per pound paid by service stations and proceeds to relief and welfare groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
F. A. Welty
Charles H. Wagner
Baltimore
Maryland
Welty
Henry C. Triesler
Western Maryland
Salvage For Victory
Triesler
Rubber Reserve Company
RFC
USO
Army Relief
Navy Relief
American Red Cross
James F. Solley, Jr
Maryland Salvage Committee
H. Findlay French
State Salvage Committee
Cyril Hall
Washington Area Council
McCrory
Camp Sinoquipe
Bureau of Industrial Conservation
Scouts of
Scouts of the Nation
Roosevelt
Report on Potomac Synod meeting at Hood College
A three day Potomac Synod conference opened at Hood College with a 1941 activities report showing a net member gain of 268 after a 1940 loss of 22. Rev Dr Scott R Wagner presided and read by Rev Charles F Kimpel Jr. Dr George W Richards spoke as ministers and lay leaders registered, preliminary delegate balloting began for the Cincinnati conference. Seven synod members serve in the armed forces including Army chaplains Athouse Brundick Carl Gardner Newmann and Navy chaplain Edward Harp Jr with Rev Russell Herbert of Hagerstown enlisting in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Synod of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hood College
Scott R. Wagner
Hagerstown
Charles F. Kimpel, Jr
Baltimore
George W. Richards
Lancaster
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Cincinnati
Paul Athouse
William PP. T. Brundick
Claude H. Carl
C. Earl Gardner
Christian Newmann
Edward Harp, Jr
Navy
Russell Herbert
Radio stolen from Ida Beale home on Frederick street
Ida Beale of the 800 block Frederick street reported a table model radio taken from her residence last night. No suspects or motive provided in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Beale
Frederick Street
The Academy Theatre Sells War Bonds and Stamps
The Academy Theatre reported a banner day in its drive to sell War Bonds and Stamps with eighty dollars in stamps sold yesterday. George Payette, general chairman, noted strong sales across local theatres including $45 at the Maryland and $22 at the Colonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy Theatre
Joe Cumiskey
Academy
George Payette
Maryland
Colonial
Payette
Henry’s
Cadet Cecil Kephart Enlisted in Army Air Forces Pre-Flight
Cecil Leslie Kephart son of Mr and Mrs Leslie F Kephart of S Potomac Street enrolls as an aviation cadet at Maxwell Field Alabama. He will train for wings and a second lieutenant commission after studying at Johns Hopkins University and completing civilian flight training. He previously worked as an aircraft mechanic supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Leslie Kephart
Leslie F. Kephart
S. Potomac Street
Army Air Forces
Maxwell Field
Ala
Johns Hopkins University
Louisiana House rejects mandatory jury duty for women
Baton Rouge, June 16. Louisiana's House of Representatives refused to require women to serve on juries as well as men. The bill by Rep. Alexander Rainold would have made women serve without exception, but it failed 74 to 11 amid claims women already hold authority and wartime service demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Alexander Rainold
New Orleans
Rainold
House
H. C. Sevier
Madison Parish
Sevier
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Jaycees Plan Plant Survey
Warner Bros. Theatres
Bette Davis
de Havilland
George Brent
Dennis Morgan
Edward Norris
ROP Ons Sa
Charles
Buddy” Rogers
ZaSu Pitts
Ralph Byrd
Coast Guard
Dotty
Lamour
THE
FLEET
Tommy Dorsey
the Doolittles
Patent Office ‘Trademark
Lex
Ef Goun
Sears Roebuck & Co
North Potomac St
Labor
Rou Re
Mississippi Gamblers
Senate
K. D. Smith
B. F. Goodrich Company
Senate Subcommittee of Agriculture
C.P
Lawrence
Humphreys
Triangle Food Stores
Synod
Kentucky
Schenley Distillers Corp
Louisiana House of Representatives
DE Scholls
Rogers Jewelry Co
the House of
West Washington St
RAND
W. Washington St
Hills Toy & Novelty Store
South Potomac St
Crane
Washington Street
R. D. McKee
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Rudy
Rudy’s
Exall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Howard’s
Baltimore St
Fas
Scrap Met
Maryland Pipe & Metals CO
Municipal Electric
Sherwin-Williams
Kem
Schindel
Rohrer & Co
Potomac St
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