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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
Detroit area workers walkouts spread to more than a dozen plants including Ford Motor Company of Canada in Windsor Ontario. About 21 000 war workers idle as foremen at Briggs Hudson and Murray Corp units join in the dispute over Foremen's Association recognition.
The Bari radio reported 800 Fas cist police and troops killed or wounded in a clash with Italian patriots on the Genoa to Alexandria border in northwest Italy. The broadcast cited a resistance front announcement and was monitored by U S Government observers. Rice is noted as Japan's staple diet for soldiers.
In St James the Brethren church will hold preaching services on Sunday May 17 at 10 oclock led by Rev D C White. Sunday school will also start at 10 oclock. The Whites are visiting Berlin Pa this week. Several local residents and visitors are listed with travel updates and hospital notes.
Oscar Heiremans Brockman 52 Chilean employers' delegate to the International Labor Conference collapsed from a heart attack at Philadelphia Broad Street Station while boarding a train to New York. Egyptian delegate Dr Adelmeguid Ramzi 52 was later found dead in his hotel room, with authorities citing heart attack as the likely cause. Production of vitamin B2 in 1944 is expected to triple 1941 levels.
An old advertisement touts a foot germ solution made with 909 alcohol and claims deep penetration to reach stubborn infections. It urges customers to apply full strength for fiery, sweaty or smelly feet and promises 35 cents back the next day. Sold locally at Middlekanff's.
Merle Funk was elected president of the Washington County Teachers Association at the annual meeting held at Hagerstown High School. Officers named include Robert Lesher first vice president Clarence Foltz second vice president Jean Moser third vice president Catherine Beachley treasurer Mrs Rebeksh Stonebraker recording secretary and Ethel Daubert corresponding secretary. The group revised its constitution aligning with the Maryland Teachers Association and approved another lecture series for the 1944 45 winter season.
The meeting noted two previous issues and finalized arrangements with Merle Funk appointed as a delegate to the National Education Association Convention. Donald Kaylor, who served as president last year, presided over the session.
Mrs Daisy Smith a West Church street restaurateur reported $2,000 missing from an attic hiding place after gathering $5,000. Police investigated and later recovered the funds, easing a frightful morning for the business owner.
A woman told police last night that $2000, in denominations up to $100 bills, was hidden in a purse beneath an attic crack and later moved to another part of the house. Police advised securing the money. cannery workers were asked to set aside 40 percent of a 194% pack for wartime use.
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