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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1942

Page

2

Hero Lockard ordered to bed for 48 hours rest

Staff Sergeant Joseph L. Lockard, aged 20, arrived home exhausted after reporting planes near Pearl Harbor. A doctor ordered two days of rest at home in Williamsport Pa where a large testimonial dinner is planned for him next Wednesday. Congressmen invited. He joked about having only pennies for money.

Williamsport Joseph L. Lockard Pearl Harbor L .M. Knauber Lockard Harrisburg

Men of the Woods Club formed at Mount St. Mary's Emmitsburg

Mount St. Marys College in Emmitsburg announces a new student organization the Men of the Woods Club. Twelve charter members participate in strenuous non varsity exercise with hiking timber chopping and bonfire preparations on 1500 acres of campus woodlands. George Widney leads as founder and student body president. Monsignor Sheridan praises the effort as a valuable athletic supplement. The club aims to provide winter activity and woodcraft while limiting initial membership to maintain size.

Mount St. Mary's Emmitsburg Men of the Woods Club Dick Rowe John L. Sheridan Father DuBois George Widney Mobile Ala

Vanguard Spring Sewing Patterns and Thrifty Fashion Book

Vanguard offers Spring Sewing Styles with Nursery School set No 3494 in sizes 1 to 4 years and Tailored-Type Jumper No 3426 in sizes up to 20. Prices list fabric requirements and the Spring Fashion Book, available for 15c with pattern, or 10c when ordered with a pattern, to be mailed to Daffy Mall New York.

Daffy Mall West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Kitchen Damaged By Fire At Home Of Joe Reese

Fire damaged the summer kitchen at the residence of Joe Reese located one mile north of a local reference point. Authorities say fire crews responded quickly but the cause remains undetermined. No injuries reported.

Joe Reese

Fire damages Boonsboro home. blaze confined

A fire damaged a Boonsboro residence shortly after noon yesterday, believed to have started in the chimney and spread through weather-boarding to a summer kitchen. Boonsboro firefighters responded and confined the flames.

Boonsboro

Resigning Officer Rohrer Accepts Guard Post at State Farm

Ernest Rohrer, an extra officer with the Hagerstown police, resigns to take a guard position at the State Penal Farm. A separate note mentions a 365 step path from the architect's office to the Capitol in Washington, one step per day.

Ernest Rohrer Hagerstown State Penal Farm Capitol Washington

War Production Chief cites steel, aluminum shortages delaying ships

Washington March 7 A top WPB official said the armaments drive slowed by severe steel and aluminum shortages. February shipbuilding lagged by eight to ten vessels while fighter output remained below goals due to insufficient aluminum. Steel plate shortages last fall triggered ship delays. steel alloy use is being tightened to conserve resources.

Washington W. H. Harrison WPB Harrison Roosevelt

Automatic rock mechanism in a bird's foot keeps perch during sleep

A bird uses an automatic rock mechanism in its foot to lock onto the perch while asleep. This adaptation prevents falls by maintaining grip without active effort, allowing the bird to rest securely through the night.

Henry's Show Draws Town Talk With Hellzapoppin

The prompt invites readers to see the picture and enjoy themselves at Henry's as the town discusses the popular Hellzapoppin show. The message emphasizes shared social buzz and an invitation to participate fully in the experience today.

Henry’s

Gunman from Bodie shines in Rough Riders run at Colonial

The Gunman from Bodie tops the Rough Riders lineup at the Colonial Theatre with Buck Jones Tim McCoy and Raymond Hatton. Spy undercover U S Marshals chase stock thieves in a cattle country tale with a climactic reveal and a large supporting cast.

Bodie Monogram Rough Riders Colonial Theatre Buck Jones Tim McCoy Raymond Hatton U. S Spencer G. Bennett Gunman Scott R. Dunlap Christine MacIntyre Dave O'Brien Robert Frazier Frank la Rue Wilbur Mack Charles King

Dr Buys Guest Conductor For Sousa Concert

Dr Peter Buys municipal band master will conduct the Ringgold Band of Reading Pennsylvania at the Sousa Memorial Concert on Sunday March 5. Sousa compositions form the major portion of the program. Jane Priscilla Sousa daughter of the late Sousa will attend and address the audience. Dr Buys and Mrs Buys depart this morning for Reading to prepare the performance with the Ringgold band.

Peter Buys Ringgold Reading Sousa Buys Jane Priscilla Sousa

Decrease In Titling Revenue Reported

ANNAPOLIS Md March 7 Maryland's automobile titling tax revenue has dropped off 20474492 since October 1 principally because of the Federal prohibition on the sale of new cars State Comptroller de Millard Tawes reported that titling revenue dipped 77818 27 last month and estimated the levy would yield approximately 750000 this fiscal year about 1900000 less than last year He said the State would be doing good if it received 25000 in taxes in March Revenues will continue to decline he predicted Three fourths of Venezuelas crude oil is normally transported to the islands of Aruba and Curacao for refining.

Annapolis Maryland de ‘Millard Tawes

Ankle Fracture Report Amid Industrial Accident

Mummeryt of Hagerstown sustained a fractured right ankle while handling a machine at Landis Machine Company in Waynesboro Pennsylvania yesterday morning. A small piece of equipment slipped from a truck and fell on his leg. He received treatment at Waynesboro Hospital.

Beslies Mummeryt Hagerstown Landis Machine Company Waynesboro Waynesboro Hospital

Last Times Today for Hellzapoppin at Ha gerstown Theatre

The film Hellzapoppin starring Olsen and Johnson with Martha Raye Hugh Herbert Mischa Auer and Jane Frazee ends its run in Hagerstown today. The comedy packed with musical numbers and fast gags has drawn crowds who report nonstop laughter from opening to final fade out.

Henry's Hagerstown Olsen and Johnson Hollywood Martha Raye Hugh Herbert Mischa, Auer Jane Frazee Robert Paige Richard Lane Lewis Howard Shemp Howard Six Slim Slam

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