Ickes Wage Hike Figure Accepted Amid Miner Talks
President Truman seized mines on May 8 and Interior Secretary Ickes proposed a $1.37 per day wage increase for 72,000 anthracite miners in Pennsylvania. John L. Lewis and operators welcomed the basis for resumed negotiations aiming to end a three week strike and return workers Monday. Lewis seeks broader terms including underground travel time pay and other fringe demands, while Ickes offered no distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Interior Ickes
Truman
Lewis
War Labor Board
Ickes
Council Considers Taxi Strip at Municipal Airport
The Major and Council reviewed plans for a new 600 by 150 foot taxi strip at Municipal Airport and approved a Veterans of Foreign Wars carnival in July. It is noted the project would not commit city funds. Also promoted are MT Lena Hall dances with Fried Chicken and Firemen's Carnival in Williamsport, June 29 to July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Lena Hall
Pew
Happy Valley Ramblers
Adv
Williamsport
Henry's
Hagerstown
Maryland
New Yorkers Welcome Meatless Friday Amid Sparse Stores
New Yorkers greeted meatless Friday with cynicism, joking that meatless May would fit better. The city’s diet leaned on vegetables and canned goods as fish grew scarce and poultry availability dwindled. egg baskets were empty and memories of chicken lingered among oldtimers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Elected Officers for Hagerstown Traffic Club Meeting
The Trafic Club of Hagerstown elected officers for the coming term at the Alexander Hotel. Representatives from nine eastern railroads attended, indicating strong local need. The presidency rotates, beginning with Fred A. Thompson of Fairchild as first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic Club
Hagerstown
Alexander Hotel
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Fred A. Thompson
Fairchild
Motor Car
Death notices and obituaries from Victor and Hagerstown
Roy Mc Bride husband of former Suzie Rohrer dies at Victor Iowa leaving wife daughter Mrs A B Johnson Des Moines and Lloyd in Lom e Mrs Sarah E Palmer 82 dies at Washington County Hospital after eight weeks illness daughter of John and Rebecca Koogle from Myersville member of St John Lutheran Church Ha gerstown Surviving daughters Mrs Harlan Violet Roberyville Mrs Ethel Travinger Velma Palmer and others sons Blaine Ray Malcolm Boonsboro Leon Aldine 26 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral Saturday at 3 pm from East Funeral Home with Rev J Edward Harms officiating interment in Myersville Lutheran cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Palmer
Highland Way
Washington County Hospital
Edward L. Palmer
John
Rebecca (Marker) Koogle
Myersville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hagerstown
Harlan Violet
Roberyville
Ethel Travinger
Velma Palmer
Washington, D. C
Weather Delay Foes Hit Nation’s Food For Victory
The Associated Press reports that 1945 planting suffered from persistent rain across the mid-continent breadbasket, parts of the east and south, with frost in the west. Crop delays and damage threaten wartime food goals, though some regions welcomed rain to end drought. Nebraska, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Florida show varied effects on corn, oats, soybeans, potatoes, and vegetables amid a nationwide weather setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Far West
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
Missouri
Towa
Worth Dakota
Idaho
Utah
Oregon
California
Washington State
Maine
Massachusetts
Virginia
Florida
In Memoriam Mazie B. Draper 1932 Memorial Verse
In loving memory of our mother Mazie B. Draper who departed this life May 18, 1932. Gone so long, but leaving memories. Death can never take away. Memories that will linger while upon this earth we stay. Though her smile is gone forever, and the face we cannot touch. We shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much. By her daughters Eva Mildred Vera Adv.
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Mazie B. Draper
Eva
Mildred
Vera
Adv
In Memoriam Catherine Levi 1928 Remembrance
A family tribute marks May 18 as the 17th anniversary of Catherine E. Levi's death. The message speaks of love and longing, recalling her patient face and voice, and expresses faith in a future reunion in heaven. It closes with a prayer for comfort from a mother, sisters, and brother.
Editor's Mail Box Labor on renting to mothers in war era
A Daily Mail reader defends Labor and armed forces mothers against a landlord's claim that rents frozen for years prevent renting to families with children. The letter rebutts high labor costs and praises Roosevelt for equal rights during the war era.
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Daily Mail
Landlord
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Landford
Two Traps Closing On Jap Garrisons On Luzon Mindanao
Two traps close today on Japanese garrisons in Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines. In central Luzon Maj. Gen. Leonard F. Wing and the 43rd division hem in a force near Ipo Dam, the archipelago's biggest Japanese force yet. The Nipponese, regimental strength, are well supplied with artillery mortars and small arms. The Yanks beat off one breakout attempt, killing 14 Japanese.
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Macnla
Luzon
Mindanao
Philippines
Leonard F. Wing
Ipo Dam
Manila
Mohr and Perrott Promoted to Major General in Maryland Guard
Gov. O Connor announced the promotions of Brig. Gen. Dwight H. Mohr and Brig. Gen. Francis A. Perrott to major general in the Maryland National Guard. Mohr, a 30 year guard veteran, served in World War I and later led the Maryland State Guard. Perrott, adjutant general, enlisted in World War I air service and continued in the armed forces through 1921. The dispatch notes related appointments including Thomas L. Gibson of Hagerstown to second lieutenant.
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Annapolis
Dwight H. Mohr
Francis A. Pet
Maryland National Guard
Herbert R. O'Conor
Mohr
104Th
Ft. George G. Meade
Maryland State Guard
U. S. Army
Perrott
Adjutant General of
Maryland
Air Service
Aeronautical School
Princeton University
Thomas L. Gibson
Hagerstown
Rummage Sale at Market House Basement
Rummage sale announced for May 19 to be held in the Market House basement hosted by Hag Chap O. E. S. No. 89 Ady. Proceeds support community activities and lodge programs. Local residents urged to attend and contribute items or purchases.
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St. Marks Cradle Roll
Market House
Hag. Chap
Ady
Meeting Bob Thomas in Germany thrills soldier aboard
Pfc Richard Powell son of Lettie Powell writes from Germany about Meet Me In St Louis. He recalls meeting Boonsboro co worker Bob Thomas sitting in front of him and the exchange that followed. Powell notes the moment was a big thrill, with both men serving in the same division during the war.
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Pfc
Richard Powell
Lettie Powell
Wilson Boulevard
St. Louis
Germany
Bob Thomas
Boonsboro
Maryland
Power
Thomas
Soine
Timberwolves
Cologne
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Council
Roy McBride
Suzie Rohrer
Victor
Iowa
Mary ¥. Sherley
A. BE. Johnson
Des Moines
Lloyd
Lome
Potomac St
Kraiss Funeral Home
Montgomery Ward
Washington St
General Acceptance Corp
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Jonathan D. Earl Nessirk
Hagerstown Laundry: Inc
Terrace Restaurant
Pennsylvania and
Prospect Avenues
Memoriam
Catherine E. Levi
Hershey Creambpry Co
Fairground Ave
Randolph Ave
Franklin
George
Judy
Labor
Valley Inn
Twilight Drifters
Conocochesque Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
Washington Street
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Hagerstomal MD
Maryland Omces of Price Administration
Spanish Danceland
Old Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Knights of Columbus Hall
Uncle Roy
Dixie Serenaders
Aldine Easton
The
Philipines
Phc. Easton
H. W. Easton
Bay
Franklin Street
Carl K. Nigh
Nort Cannon Avenue
Harold R. Nigh
Harold
Saum’s
Jonathan St
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
Frederick St
Martin Feed & Implements
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stude
de Soto
Dodge
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
WMC
Goodyear Service
Balto. & Locust Sts
Bell Cab, Inc
Hagerstown Lumber Co
Frederick Street
ROXY
Building and Loan Association In
Washington County
Home Builders Savings & Loan Assn
West Washington Street
W. Stump, JR
Hagerstown, Md
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public
Hotel Patterson Audubon
People's Jewelry and Witch Repairing
East
Buick
Cadillac
Chrysler
da Soto
Ford
Eeere Packard
Plymouth
Studebaker
Nd & Value
Ellite Enue
Aabb
Community Finance Service, Inc
Jones Appliance Service
Summit Ave
Maryland Welding CO
Baltimore Street
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