Labor Picture Is Yet Clouded But Few Idle Miners
The idle miners in the nations coal fields fell to about 3,800 as a three man War Labor Board panel examined wage disputes in soft coal. Pennsylvania miners began returning to work with 3,000 back and 5,000 more expected, while Ohio saw the largest stoppage with 2,500 idle. Chrysler plants in Detroit also moved toward resuming shifts after unauthorized walkouts, and Bethlehem Steel in Harrisburg faced a wildcat strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
War Labor Board
Washington
Pennsy
Chrysler ‘Corporation
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
CIO
WLB
Army
Navy
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steelton
Harrisburg
George Medrick
United Steel Workers
CSO
Medrick
Square and Round Dance at Masonic Temple Saturday Night
Square and Round Dance every Saturday night at Masonic Temple 52 South Potomac Street. Music by Dixie Ramblers. Figure caller Geo Wiles. Cakewalk prize 35 cents Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
S. Potomac St
Dixie Ramblers
Geo. Wiles
Ady
Conlon Resigns as Speaker of Maryland House
ANNAPOLIS Md May 23 The resignation of Thomas E Conlon newly elected president of the Baltimore City Council from the post of Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates was received today by Governor O Conor Conlon though now no longer a member of the Legislature is still chairman of the Legislative Council He will tender his resignation to that body when it holds its first meeting since adjournment of the 1943 Legislature O Conor said but due to the illness of another Council member Arthur H Brice president of the Senate a meeting of the Council will be postponed Brice also expressed a desire to resign from the Legislative Council in order to devote his entire attention to the Public Service Commission in which he holds office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Thomas E. Conlon
Baltimore
Senate
Brice
Legislative Council
Public Service Commission
Fairchild Men To Hold Mass Prayer Meet
Fairchild men are organizing a mass prayer meet with a chorus of about 50 men and women from FERA. The event includes singing "Faith of Our Fathers" and "God Bless America" and a "War Workers Prayer" led by Thomas Fitz. Organizers urge all citizens of Hagerstown to attend to show unity and religious harmony.
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Page
FERA
War Workers
Thomas Fitz
Hagerstown
Fitz
America
Deaths in Clearspring area claim two residents aged 64 and 70
Carlton Ernst of Clearspring dies at 64 at home, survived by wife Myrtie and children Fred C. Orville Chester, daughters F. T. Fiery and Mrs W. C. Weller, nine grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from residence, Rev. Harry C. Marsh. burial in St Paul’s cemetery. A 70 year old local woman dies at home near the city after Church of God service. survived by husband H. H. Bond, daughter, two granddaughters, two sisters, Elizabeth Rakestraw and Laura Haines Bond, brothers Joseph Haines and Scott. Body removed to Suter funeral home. services Sunday at 2 p.m.. interment in Taylorsville cemetery. Viewing Saturday 3–5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Ernst
Clearspring
Myrtie
Fred C
Orville M
Chester G. Ernst
F. T. Fiery
Charles Towns
W. CC. Weller
Berkeley Springs
Harry C. Marsh
St. Paul's Cemetery
This City
Church of God
Bark Hill
H. H. Bond
Sand
Elizabeth Rakestraw
Laura Haines Bond
Bridge, Md
Margaret Wilhelm
Harrisburg
Joseph Haines
Scott
Baltimore
Suter
H. C. Gonso
Taylorsville
Frederick County
In Memoriam for Lora A Knode
In loving memory of our mother Lora A Knode who died May 22 1941. Deep in our hearts lies a picture of loved one laid to rest. Because she was one of the best. Elwood and Manuel Knode. Red Men meet for memorial service in Boonsboro Maryland at Red Men's Hall on Sunday May 23 1943 at 1 pm. Adv by committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora A. Knode
Elwood
Manuel Knode
Ady
Red Men's Hall
Boonsboro
Rumage Sales and Christian Rhetoric in Hagerstown
A reader criticizes local rummage sales for avoiding taxes and undercutting legitimate merchants. The letter argues sales from surrounding towns harm Hagerstown businesses, urges mayoral action, and condemns church led pricing as un-Christian and damaging to the economy.
Dissolution Call for Communist International Continues
The Moscow decree published in Pravda argues the Third Communist International must be dissolved as the movement’s world setup ages. It says the war deepens rifts between countries and urges each nation to mobilize under a local working class vanguard within its own state. Also notes a big dance at Mt Lena Tavern with Roy Long and his Gang, fried chicken on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Communist International
Moscow
London
Soviet Monitor
Pravda
Communist Party
Comintern
MT. Lena Tavern
Roy Long and His
35C Inc
Attorney Edward Oswald Registers Local Attorney Here
Bdward Traver, manager of the Lumberman's Mutual Casualty branch claim office and of the American Motors Insurance Co., registered this morning as a duly qualified attorney at law with Clerk Edward Oswald. Admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals at Annapolis yesterday, he is authorized to practice in Maryland. Previously admitted in Michigan and New York, Traver, married with two children, has resided on Laurel Street and plans to retain his branch position while engaging in general legal practice from offices in the Professional Arts building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bdward Traver
Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty
American Motors Insurance Co
Edward Oswald
Traver
Court of Appeals
Annapolis
Maryland
Michigan
New York
Laurel Street
Professional Arts
Golf Woman Is Found Guilty
A jury found the golf woman and two youths guilty after testimony about drinking in taverns and payments to reimburse Whipp. Hoover claimed drunkenness and that Whipp was also intoxicated. Judge Mish condemned compromising criminal cases as against public policy. Also noted: a Guernsey cow owned by Fred Downey completed a high milk record and will enter the Performance Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fage
Rice
Hoover
Whipp
Jake Gruber
Williamsport
Mish
Guernsey
Fred €. Downey
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Summer Vacation Typing and Stenography Courses Ad
Columbia College Summer School at 111 S Potomac St offers typing and stenographic training to boost efficiency this year. Phone 224.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia College Summer School
S. Potomac St
Notice to Painters Hagers Town Sealed bids invited
The Mayor and Council of Hagers town will receive sealed bids for painting the Tower on the City Wall. Specifications from the city clerk. Bids due in the city clerk’s office by 8 oclock Thom June 3, 134%. Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagers Town
How W. M. C. Regulations Are Administered Here
This article outlines War Manpower Commission control over hiring and job changes in Washington County industries. It explains essential industry lists, exemptions, penalties for violations, and the local agency roles including the U S Employment Service office and the Washington County War Manpower Committee chaired by Brewer 17 Stouffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
Washington County
WMC
Hagerstown
U. S
War Manpower Commission For
Maryland
Baltimore
U. S. Employment Service Office
War Manpower Committee
Labor and Management
Brewer
Stouffer
Onions Cheaper on City Market Today
City market prices showed a drop in spring onions from 10 cents per bunch to two bunches for 15 cents. Eggs sold around 26 cents, country butter 55 to 66 cents per pound, asparagus and home-grown lettuce plentiful. Eastern Shore strawberries 35 to 40 cents per box. shipped tomatoes and berries varied in price. potatoes scarce at 8 cents per pound. cabbage around 10 cents per pound.
Verdict Given In Melown Death In Williamsport
Deputy Sheriff Leister Isanogle said autopsy shows Adolphus H. Melown 31 electrician for Western Maryland Railway died of acute alcoholism. Body found slumped at an abandoned Williamsport filling station. initial foul play suspicion faded. He lived at 33 West Salisbury Street. The corpse was cold, suggesting death occurred earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Leister Isanogle
Adolphus H. Melown
Williamsport
Melown
Western Maryland Railway
West Salisbury Street
Frank Lancaster
Damaged Span Washed Away By Monocacy Floods
High waters from a day of rain caused flash floods in Frederick county with roads and bridges blocked. A temporary 140 foot span of the Route 40 Jug Bridge site on the Monocacy river was washed away while the main highway bridge remained intact. The river continued rising at the construction site for a new Civil War era span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Frederick
Monocacy
State Roads Commission
Route 40
Monocacy River
Allied planes down six Japanese Zeros over New Guinea
Allied High Command reported on May 22 that six Japanese Zeros were destroyed in dogfights over Salamaua, New Guinea, with two more possibly damaged. Japanese raiders attacked Wau, 35 miles southwest of Salamaua, as Liberators claimed two shot down and two damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Salamaua
New Guinea
High Command
Wau
Fury of Pacific air war mounts as Japan loses planes
Japanese forces used 47 planes in a raid and combat, bringing weekly losses to about 70 with 22 aircraft destroyed or damaged yesterday. Allied bombers claimed several barges sunk near Salamaua, Alexishafen, and Finschhafen while P-38s shot down six Zeros. An air action over Gasmata yielded four enemy planes down and another bomber failed to return. A garbage can theft reported on South Locust Street.
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New Guinea
Alexishafen
Finschhafen
Salamaua
Huon Gulf
Gasmata
South New Britain
Gasmatarata
Military promotions and letters from overseas reliefs
The War Department announces promotion of 1st Lt. Daniel A S N 20341033 APO 874 to captain at Fort Washington Maryland. Captain Sprecher serves on the staff and faculty of the Adjutant General's School. Also noted are letters from First Lieut. George Snyder thanking local friends. Pvt. Charles E. Wittington promoted to technician fifth grade at Fort Bliss. and Pvt. Warren O. Laign of Boonsboro awaits replies at his overseas post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mall
Phoning Mak
Daniel
Try
R. Sprecher
Summit Avenue
New York City
U.S. Army
War Department
Sprecher
Adjutant General's School
Fort Washington
Pvt
Charles E. Wittington
North Mulberry Street
7Th Reconnaissance Squadron
Fort Bliss
Texas
Allen
Kline
Boonsboro
Warren O.laign
E” Company
Byrnes In Tax Compromise Debate At Congress Level
Byrnes reportedly taking a hand as tax abatement and withholding proposals face House and Senate conflict. Withholding tax on wages and salaries to be 20 percent after July 1, partial or full abatement debated, Senate and House conferees at odds over Ruml bill and broader tax relief measures amid looming presidential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Knutson
R-Minn
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Army Transport Boward and Local War Mail Notices
Hurl C Boward of Guilford avenue trained as quartermaster aboard an Army transport at sea after serving Potomae Edison colleagues and Merchant Marine. Several local service members share new addresses for letters including Pvt James L French Camp Shelby Miss and Pvt Donald M Staley promoted to private first class. others reassigned to Fort Sill Buckley Field Springfield and Camp Edwards. Also a social note on Kemp's Mill Tavern dance nights with prizes and cakewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurl C. Boward
George R. Boward
Guilford Avenue
Potomae Edison Company
Boward
Seu_benville, O
W. K. Staley
Chestnut Street
Pvt
Donald M. Staley
Biry
16Th
C. A. Group
Camp
Edwards
Mass
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First Federal Savings & Loan Assn
North
Jonathan Si
Conlon
Fairchild
Memoriam
Daily Mail
Chewsville
Leitersburg
Beaver Creek
Attu
Aleutians
Eugene M. Landrum
War Stimson
Andreanos Islands
Landrum
Rowland
Cannon Avenue
Municipal Stadium
Sot House
Signel
Clyde R. Stour Cite Clerk
Weil
Herald-Mail
Kraiss Funeral Home
Patemao St
Fleigh Motor CO
Fiz
Oak Hill Avenue
Clide BR
Stouffer City
Cheerio Restaurant
Pennsylvania Ave
Saum’s
Jonathan St
William R. Fox
South Locust Street
General Ins
Arte
Arthur F. Dethow
Gen Mer
West
Washington St
GEM Laundry
Adam J. Harsh
George JG. Snyder
Snyder
Co. C
APO
C-O
N.Y
Byrnes
Thomas Weatherstrip Co
Boonsboro, Md
Edythe French
James L. French
Camp Shelby
Miss
272Nd Infantry
Robert A. Fitsnogie
Camp Adair
Oregon
Fort Sill
Okla
Pie Austin Hutzel
Alva. Hutzel
East - First Street
Army Air Force
T. S.S
Buckley Field
Denver
Col
John Austin Harshman
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Camp Pickett
Springfield
O'Reilly
General Hospital
Wilmer D. Ausherman
O. M
Kemp’s Mill Tavern
Rass
Reichard'’S
Antietam St
Consumers Credit Service 407
Professional Arta Building
Caskey Baking CO
Victory Garden
Steffey & Findlay, Inc
Carpenters
Brandt
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