Aparri Capture Locks Door On Japs On Luzon
Manila dispatch notes Aparri on Luzon north tip recaptured by General MacArthur in a surprise thrust that trapped Japanese forces. As many as 20 000 enemy troops faced split retreat or destruction, with guerrillas aiding the advance toward Tuguegarao and San Juan as U S Sixth Army and 27th Infantry push south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Aparri
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
Cagayan
MacArthur
U. S. Sixth Army
San Juan
Babuyan Channel
Allosteros
Cagayan River
Watermelons and Lopes Ady Ad Offer On Pike
Ice cold watermelons and fancy Lopes from Georgia pitched by W. G. Turner. Location given as 1% miles south on Sharpsburg Pike with phone 667-J. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W. G. Turner
Sharpsburg Pike
J. Ady
Furniture dealer awards war bond to Hunter couple
In VAMPA Idaho on June 23 a Canyon County furniture dealer offered a war bond for the family with the most relatives in the armed services. The Hunters, Mr and Mrs Henry P Hunter, won with 207 relatives including nephews and first cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vampa
Idaho
Canyon County
Armed Services
Henry P. Hunter
Buyers Aplenty But No Chicken at City Market
A crowded City Market morning saw no chickens available despite a large turnout of buyers. Vegetables were plentiful with peas at four cents a quart, asparagus abundant, and J. E. Rowland’s hothouse tomatoes selling briskly. Raspberries at forty cents per box, cherries twenty to twenty five cents, and homegrown stringbeans quickly snapped up. overall market activity favored produce buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Rowland
Maugansville
Deaths of Frank Meckley and Forrest G. Sharpe
Frank Meckley aged 40 of Upton Pa died Friday after a five month illness at Waynesboro Hospital. Survived by wife Dorothea son Julius mother Maude Meckley sister May Shelly brothers Ray Samuel Ralph Harry and Robert. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm at mother’s home Upton with burial Hempstead Long Island. Forrest G Sharpe 41 of Old Forge died Friday at Washington County Hospital from complications. Survived by wife Clara and son Kent. Services Monday 2 pm at Minnick Funeral Home with Rev. Wilson P Ard. interment Rest Haven Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meckley
Upton
Waynesboro Hospital
Dorothea
Julius
Maude Meckley
May Shelly
Greencastle
Ray
Samuel
Ralph
Harry
Chambersburg
Robert
Arlington
Hempstead
Long
Forrest G. Sharpe
Old Forge
Washington County Hospital
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pangborn Corp
Clara
B Kent
Min‘nick
Rev
Wilson P. Ard
Rest Haven
In Memoriam Viola Burns Died June 24 1942
In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Viola M Burns who died three years ago today June 24 1942 A precious one from us has gone and a place is vacant in our hearts We are lonely Viola without you Gone but leaving memories By Her Father Mother and Sisters Marie and Pauline Card of Thanks We wish to thank friends neighbors for kindness sympathy flowers and cars during illness and death of husband and father Mrs Clyde L Bragunier and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola M. Burns
Viola
Marie and
Pauline
Clyde L. Bragunier
Ady
Paul R. Eynde
Myr
T. C. Eynde
Edna Marshall Maser
Eynde Family Thanks for Sympathy and Help
The family of Paul R. Eynde expresses gratitude for friends’ sympathy and kindness after his death. Thanks are extended for cards flowers and the use of cars from Myr and Mrs T C Eynde and family.
Gen Ike To Take A Brief Holiday After Homecoming
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to Washington to confer with Secretary Stimson and then plans a brief undisclosed holiday before resuming duties in Europe. He said he wants no political role and will serve as administrator of American forces and on the German Control Commission. He noted he will be back in Europe in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
War Stimson
Europe
Abilenes
Gen
Eisenhower
United States
War Department
Sherman
Truman
Middle West
German Control Commission
Moscow Prepares for Giant Victory Parade
Moscow plans a grand military display to mark the Allied victory over Germany with Red hunting and Soviet flags adorning main streets. A collage of local ads follows, promoting wedding rings, dances at Mt. Lena Hall and Conococheague Park, and thanks from the Maser family after Mrs Edna Marshall Maser's illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
Germany
Fine Record Of Local FFA Chapter In Swine Breeding
The Jonathan Hager Chapter of Future Farmers of America at Hagerstown High School is lauded for its swine production and breeding program. Started three years ago, the group chose Hampshire hogs, built a breeding herd with community support, and now owns seventeen sows worth about $1,476 plus a top bred sow bought for 185 dollars. This sow has produced eleven pigs, nine being raised, totaling 348 pounds in 56 days, with seven pigs eligible for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rice
Leitersburg
Jonathan Hager
Future Farmers of America
Hagerstown High School
Gerald A. Beggs
William Meyers
Hampshire
Board of Education
Washington County
Hagerstown
Rotary Club
Birth Stone Rings Highlight Gift at Saum's
Birth stone rings are promoted as ideal gifts with a call to action to select now at Saum's located at 21 Jonathan Street. The advertisement emphasizes variety and timely sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Saum’s
Jonathan St Ady
Church Drive Progress in St Marys Building Fund Campaign
The first progress report shows $59,939 secured toward a $160,000 goal. Campaign chairman Pangborn praises early results and urges continued soliciting before the closing date. Next report meeting set for Tuesday June 26 at Parish House. Full group totals list several contributors across four groups, with co-chairmen reporting $44,373 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Building Fund
Thomas W. Pangborn
Msgr. J. Francis Leary
Harl Knott
Mary Stinehaugh
Jean Womack
Peggy Basore
Lucy Basore
C. W. Stump, Jr
Alberta Mobley
M. ©. Bloom
J. C. O'Connell
G. D. Martin
R. V. Mitchell
G. F. Scheck
T. E. Downey
D. H. Hoover
A. F. Chambers
T. L. Sherman
J. D. Kershner
L. A. Bowers
J. J. Murphy
W. J. Ryan
Local Soldier in Nearby Hospital
Pfc. Carl Blair of 645 South Potomac Street is listed at Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg for treatment after 32 months overseas with the 115th Infantry during D Day and in Germany. He bears the Purple Heart Combat Infantryman’s Badge ETO Ribbon with two stars and the Pre Pearl Harbor Ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blair
South Potomac Street
115Th Infantry
Germany
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Martinsburg
Service notes from World War II rosters in Hagerstown area
A wartime column details service updates for local soldiers. Pte Joseph C. Palmer of Hagerstown, attached to the 1st Infantry Division, earned a Purple Heart with two campaign stars after injuries in June 1944. S/Sgt Linwood M. Bowers, son of local residents, returns on furlough after leading the 147th General Hospital laboratory in Hawaii. Pvt Wilfred F Grayson trains at Fort Bragg with the Field Artillery. Sgt Marvin Fox completes 25 months in the European theater with the 8th Air Force. Tec 4 James D. Marquart earns the Combat Infantryman Badge for action in the German campaign. 1/c Bricky McElwain arrives at Great Lakes Radar Training. Mrs. Wolfensberger awaits overseas addresses for her sons serving in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treadway Bridge Company
Rhine
Remegay
Joseph C. Palmer
Hagerstown
Wxs
England
1St
Normandy
Palmer
Germany
Linwood M. Bowers
Renzo D. Bowers
Summit Avenue
Bowers
147Th General Hospital
Oahu
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
University of Kentucky
Indiana University
Army
Set. Bowers
Camp Buckner
N. C
James D. Marquart
George H. Marquart
West Side Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. Potomac St
Kraiss Funeral Home
First Federal Savings & Loan Assn
Jonathan St
South End Shoe Repair
S. Potomac St
David F. Jones
Memoriam
Terrace Restaurant
Pennsylvania and
Prospect Avenues
Sharrett Motors
Ike
Sauams
MT. Lena Hall
Pete
Happy Valley Ramblers
Adv
Conococheague Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
7-Up Bottling Company
People's Jewelry and Watch
East Washington Street
FFA
F.F.A
Coal—Builders
People's Jewelry & Watch Repairing
Washington St
WMC
Pangborn Corporation
Kemp
St. Mary’s
Spanish Danceland
Old Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Church & Prospect Sts
Crouse Produce
Goodyear Service
Balto. & Locust Sts
WHO
Hagerstown Ice Co
West Lee Street
General Acceptance Corp
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan ST. D
Earl Neikirk
Victor Products Corporation
Pope Ave
Wilfred F Grayson
Mabel Mose
Fort Bragg
The
Western Maryland Railway
Sth Air
Force
Sgt
Marvin Fox
Mrs
Garlen Fox
Belview Avenue
Bricky McElwain
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
George McElwain
East
Irvin Avenue
Ernest Wolfensberger
Decker
Cor. Howard & Chestnut Sts
Nield’s
ST. Peter Pan
Community Finance Service, Inc
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
Frederick St
Leon Stahl
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Ave
Reichard’s
Antietam St
Colix Wayn
Educatin
S.potoma
Hager Town
Value Center
Burry
Leto
Butek
Cadillac Mercury
Nash
Olds
Patkari Plymout
Studebaker
Aseyvaise
Vay
Row’'s
Jefferson Band
Jefferson, Penna
H. C. Stenger
T. L. Stenger
Washington Street
Srbamssas
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
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