French Force Invades Elba Isle Off Italy
Rome dispatch reports French forces landed on Elba Island, near Corsica, under Gen. De Lattre de Tassigny, as Allied armies in Italy push toward Foligno, Spoleto, Trevi, and Orvieto with coastal advances to Grosseto and Pisa, signaling a broader push against German positions.
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Rome
Elba
Napoleon
Corsica
de Lattre de Tassigny
Italy
3Th
Foligno
Terni
Spoleto
Trevi
Sth
Adriatic
The
Teromo
Pescara
Grosseto
Biba
Orvieto
Pisa
Rmies
Livorno
Florence
Richard Hoover Killed In Action in Italy
Walter L. Hoover of Charlotte, formerly of this city, was notified by the War Department that his son Pvt. Richard Hoover, 18, was killed in action in Italy. Inducted September 1943, he served four months overseas. Survived by two aunts in Hagerstown, Miss Edna Hoover and Mrs. John E. Beil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Hoover
Charlotte
WN. C
War Department
Pvt
Richard Hoover
Italy
U. S. Army
Hagerstown
Edna Hoover
John EK. Beil
Special Invasion Service At St Johns Episcopal Church
A special service endorsed by Bishop Tucker and Bishop Powell will be held tomorrow at 11 a m at St Johns Episcopal Church. The intercessory hymns and prayers focus on the nation and its allies with a pledge of allegiance to the Cross and the Flag. Leaflets with the service will be distributed to the congregation. The sermon will be by Rev Walter Byron Stehl D D B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Episcopal Church
Powell
Diocese of Maryland
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Walter Byron Stehl
Fire Claims 35 Race Horses at Michigan State Fairgrounds
A three alarm blaze at the Michigan state fair grounds destroyed 35 race horses and damaged the Mayo stable. Owners included David Ferguson of Detroit and George C. White of Hendersonville Tennessee. Losses totaled about 225000 with grounds damage. The Detroit Racing Association planned to proceed with today's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan State Fair Grounds
Bell Buzzer
Diamond Dick
David Ferguson
Detroit Busines Man
George C. White
Hendersonville
Tenn
L. G Bedwell
Los Angeles
N. T. Mayo
Richmond
Otto B. Johr
Mayo
Detroit Racing Association
George W. Lewis
Deaths Charles Kretzer dies after illness at 45
Charles Cecil Kretzer 45 died Friday morning at the State Sanatorium after three years of illness. He was a member of Christ's Reformed Church Shepherdstown born near Sharpsburg and a son of Mr and Mrs Otho G Kretzer. He graduated from Shepherd State Teachers College in 1918 and served as Leetown High School principal until illness. Survived by parents a sister Mrs D P Knode Hagerstown and brothers Harry N and Otho E Martinsburg. Burial at Mountain View Sharpsburg after services at Christ Reformed Shepherdstown. Memorial services for Pfc Ellsworth A Davis killed in Italy May 22 canceled until further notice. Services were planned for tomorrow at his mother Mrs Roy Davis Tilkhmanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cecil Kretzer
Christ's Reformed Church
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Otho G. Kretzer
Shephard State Teachers College
Leetown
D. P. Knode
Hagerstown
Harry N
Otho E
Martinsburg
Ernshaw
Keedysville
Christ Reformed Church
Mr. Gluck
Mountain View Cemetery
Pfe
Ellsworth A. Davis
Italy
Roy Davis
Tilkhmanton
Card of Thanks for Raymond Painter
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes after Raymond O Painter's death. Notes car usage and appreciation from Mrs Raymond Painter. Also mentions Round and Square Dance nights at Rows Park with Nalley Brothers and an amateur contest Sunday at 2 p.m. featuring Bill and his Melodiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond O. Painter
Raymond Painter
Row's Park
Nalley Brothers
Bill and His Melodiers
Compromise On Price Control Reached In Washington
Congressional and executive negotiators agreed on a freeze of the $1.5 billion yearly price subsidy program through June 39, 1945, with future subsidies to require congressional appropriations. Rep. Wolcott said the clause prevents broadening the rollback program without Congress. Taft pushed post June 30, 1945 subsidy ban to keep policy under legislative control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Rep. Wolcott
Taft
Ohio
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Commodity Credit Corporation
Rep
Wolcott
Concert By Chorus Postponed A Week
The mass chorus concert with the municipal band, set for July 2 at City Park, is postponed to July 9 per Prof. Peter Buys. First rehearsal moves to Thursday, June 29 at 7 30 p.m. in the Zion Reformed Sunday school room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Peter Buys
Zion Reformed Sunday School
Youth Pleads Guilty to Larceny at Parker Tire
A juvenile boy admitted stealing 25 dollars from Parker Tire Company yesterday. Judge Harvey M. Miller ordered him to find work within a week, repay 25 dollars weekly at three quarters of wages until cleared, then pay a 525 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Tire Company
Harvey M. Miller
Penn Maryland String Band at Kemp's Mill Tavern
Every Fri and Sat night span ish Danceland Kemp's Mill Tavern invites the Penn Maryland String Band with Your Old Friend Ross as the featured ady performance in a local nightlife notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp’s Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Ady
Raspberries and Produce Move On City Market
Raspberries sold at 50 cents a box despite high prices and moved quickly. Cherries remained plentiful at 20 to 25 cents a box. Eggs were abundant at 30 cents a dozen with vegetables at usual rates. Peas stayed high at 55 to 60 cents per four quart shelled or 25 cents per quarter pack in hull. Homegrown string beans appeared and sold swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Cadet's Bride Is Found Slain in Alabama Ditch
In Montgomery a nude body of 18 year old Ester Drew, wife of Air Force cadet Lynn Drew, was found in a drainage ditch near her residence. She had been stabbed with a long knife, likely 24 hours before discovery. The husband last saw her Thursday afternoon at Maxwell Field as an investigation noted a missing purse and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
M. B. Kirkpatrick
Ester Drew
Kirkpatrick
Lynn Drew
Maxwell Field
Maxwell
Drew
Frank Thomalla
Decatur
Ditch Bank
Traps Set Across Washington County for Beetle Control
More than half of an estimated 2300 Japanese beetle traps are in place in Washington County with erection in major public areas such as parks and cemeteries. Private residents may rent traps at 20 cents for two years as inquiries near 1000 at the County Agent’s office in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Mark Miller
Hagerstown
Round and Square Dance at Valley Inn Saturday Nights
Round and square dances scheduled every Saturday night at Valley Inn with Jack Shipley serving as figure caller guiding steps and routines for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Inn
Jack Shipley
County Timber Service Meeting In Maryland District
The Federal Timber Production War project adds Washington county to Maryland's northern district per U S Project Forester James R Simmons. A preliminary meeting is set for Wednesday June 21 at 10 a m at the County Agent Mark Miller's office, with ongoing office consultations and field calls to follow. The program aims to boost lumber production for war needs while promoting resource stewardship and future peace-time use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Maryland
U. S
James R. Simmons
Mark Miller
Forest Service
Maryland State Department of Forests and Parks
TPWP
Maryland unions urge free TB X-ray tests nationwide
In Baltimore on June 17, CIO locals across Maryland were urged to demand that employers with active bargaining agreements arrange free tuberculosis X-ray examinations through the U S Public Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
CIO
Maryland
United States Public Health Service
Every Saturday Night at Mount Lena Tavern
The Mount Lena Tavern announces Saturday night music by Four Aces. Fried chicken is served, offering a dine and music experience with a featured live act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Lena Tavern
Four Aces
Alleged Gunman Dies Of Wounds In Brief Duel
Albert Funston Conkling, identified by FBI as the man who tried to rob the People's Bank of Stafford, died in Martha Washington Hospital Frederickburg after a noon gun duel with pursuing officers. He had faced federal charges and was to be arraigned when conditions allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
FBI
Albert Funston Conkling
Martha Washington Hospital
Conkling
U. S
People’s Bank of
Stafford
Warns Vets May Take Over U S If Needs Unmet
Richard Harty of the Hagerstown Junior Chamber of Commerce reports a chaplain at Newton D. Baker General Army Hospital warned veterans, especially wounded ones, may unite to take the country over if postwar needs are not met. The chaplain said soldiers home or returning will begin to think about postwar planning only after their return, not while in service, and that many are anxious to get home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harty
Hagerstown
Planning Committee
Hardy
Jaycee Planning Committee
Taken Through Jail By Sheriff Escort For Scout Troop
Troop 37 of the Boy Scouts of America was escorted through Washington County Jail last night by Sheriff John B. Huyeit in a formal jail visit illustrating civic engagement with youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Washington County
John B. Huyeit
Local soldiers reach home town notes and overseas updates
Sam Bowers of Hagerstown on duty in North Africa suffered a minor eye injury during a post baseball game. He is a first baseman and reports rationing on the front. Bowers was inducted September 5, 1942 and has been overseas since June 19, 1943. His wife and parents, both in town, can share his address. two other Bowers sons serve overseas. Also: word of Pfc Earl Miller arriving safely in New Guinea and greetings sought from friends. Calvin W. Sheeler of Bainbridge on a nine day furlough at 316 North Mulberry. William Hovermale Jr. of Big Spring completes 17 weeks basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bowers
Hagerstown
North Africa
Sam
Africa
Pvt
Bowers
Armed Forces
Pangborn’s
Chamber of Commerce
East Washington Street
Roy Bowers
South Street
Robert
Seabees
Richard
Pfc
Earl
Bud) Miller
Route 2
New Guinea
Goodyear Service
Fairchild Aircraft Plant
Calvin W. Sheeler
Bainbridge, Md
North Mulberry Street
Ruth Sheeler
OPA Head Pleads With Local War Workers
Leo H. McCormick state director of the OPA writes to Fairchild Aircraft Division management and workers urging adherence to the 35 mph speed limit and safer driving near war plants. He cites speeding as a problem and notes home to work drivers are the main violators. The Fairchild Gas and Tire Rationing section reports few violations among employees and pledges continued enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. McCormick
OPA
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Fairchild Gas and
Washington County War Price and Ration Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elba Isle
Haly
Herald-Mal
Ravings & Loan Aum
Jonathan Sc — Tehott
Hagerstown Ice Co
Lee Street
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Frederick Street
Derby
Kraiss Funeral Home
Potomac St
Burkholder
Richfield
Ebersole
Ralph Chambers
Service
Mer
International Harvester Co
S. Potomac
Locust Point
Tire Service
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts
Arthur F Detrow
Keystone Public Square
Community Finance Service Incorporated
West Washington St
Wilhelm
Thumma Motor Co
County Given Timber Service
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan St
Earl Nelkirk
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Saum’s
Jonathan St. Adv
Exide Batteries Wholesale & Retail
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Multiple Listing Bureau
Green Lantern
North
Potomac Street
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Court House
War Public Works Project
the Mayor and Council of
Tiagerstown
Nis
C. W. Stump, Jr
Maryland Welding Co., Inc
East Baltimore Street
Coal—Builders
Mason’s
W. Church St
William Hovermale, Jr
William Hovermale, Sr
Big Spring
Hamilton Hotel
Dixie Supply, Inc
West
Franklin Street
Hagerstown Mfg. Co
Central Garage
Summit Ave
Columbia Way
Columbia College
Goodyear
Balto. & Locust Sts
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public
Apply Employment Office
Pope Avenue Victor
Row’s Park
Bill and His
Melody Boys
L. Stenger
Mgr
Opportunity
Brewer and Lindsey Second National Bank
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