18 May 1944
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
1
Plans for the local Y M C A centennial celebration in June await final details. A dinner meeting is expected to crown the event with an address by an outstanding speaker, with negotiations under way to arrange the program.
The passage notes the YMCA began June 6 1844 in London with 12 young men at George Williams request. It now includes more than 10 000 YMCAs in 68 countries. Centenary plans emphasize recognizing progress and re acquainting people with YMCA achievements and future plans. Local celebration details will be announced soon.
At Col John Johns request the nation's 16 000 theatres will extend the Women’s Army Corps recruiting drive for a second week from May 17 to May 25. G N Paretics heat exhibitor chairman notes city theatres will broaden all events that boosted enlistments, with reports across the country showing strong results and prompting the Army to extend the campaign.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Torrine hosted a spaghetti supper at 67 North Avenue for Turner Smith of Berkeley Springs who recently passed his physical and awaits Navy call up Gifts were given and guests included Rosemary Torrine Ralph Hichelberger S R McKane William Kretzer Warry Cole from St Petersburg Fla Shuffleboard followed with Smith and Cole as top partners in high score remarks note advertising for used cars in the classifieds
Allied forces pounded Cassino amid heavy bombardment with 2,500 planes, as German Parachute Division defenders faced collapse. British guns ranged along the Hitler line while tanks backed a northward advance from Pig nataro toward Highway 6. German defenses including bunkers and pillboxes were described, with bridges destroyed to hinder the American drive toward Gaeta and Formia.
Washington county reports cutworm damage to tomato and cabbage plantings. County agent Mark Miller warns farmers and victory gardeners to beware, noting heightened risk where weeds or turf existed last year. For small gardens a cardboard collar can guard plants, or a poisoned mash is recommended, applied around each plant in late afternoon.
Elaino Baleita a Navy cook is jailed in Pasadena on murder and attempted death charges after his 18 year old bride Imogene Baleita was found slain. An arsenate of lead poisoning attempt is noted, with details of a threatening scene and a drawn weapon.
Cadet nurses from Washington County Hospital will participate in the premiere showing in Hagerstown of the film Reward Unlimited. The movie highlights the United States Cadet Nurse Corps and its activities, reflecting wartime nursing efforts.
Miss Margaret Mullen of the Washington County Hospital school of nursing says local cadet nurses will hand out pamphlets and answer questions at the Maryland during the four day, May 24 to May 27. On opening night they will attend as guests of theatre management. the drama Reward Unlimited stars Dorothy McGuire and James Brown and had Cadet Nurse Corps approval.
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