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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
3
President Roosevelt told Congress that lend lease arms and equipment are rapidly moving to Allied forces for a three way invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. He stated that United Nations forces will strike new, mightier blows on offensive bases in the west, south and east as he submitted the 15th report on lend-lease operations.
The United States reports vast lend-lease support totaling about 24.3 billion dollars to Allied nations, with Britain receiving the largest share and Russia gaining hundreds of millions in planes tanks and trucks. China receives comparatively little aid while Allied pools expand capacity through joint resource use.
Martial notices from Memphis and surrounding towns record several service updates. Cameron E. Elgin of Hagerstown earns corporal in the Fourth Ferrying Group, while Edward L. Hose seeks word at Camp Howze Texas after Camp Haan service. Donald J. Hoffman sends Mother's Day greetings from overseas. Harry S. Leasure Jr. rises to lieutenant junior grade after naval architect studies. Martha Virginia Wolford completes basic training and is assigned to San Diego Naval Air Station. The report also notes S 2c Martha Wolford, daughter of J J Wolford, and Seaman Wolford’s aircraft industry work and overseas brother.
A quirky note claims dogs eat grass when sick as a natural hint to humans. It cites World's Tonic, advertised as a splenic laxative and stomachic, sold at Rudy's and other stores, with user testimonials about appetite and constipation relief.
Joe, stationed at the Army air base in Sioux City Iowa, has been promoted to sergeant and serves as a gunner on a Flying Fortress. Gerald Palmer's set address appears for mail. Pearl Etter learns her husband E B Etter, promoted from ship's cookie to chief commissary steward, is now in the South Pacific after a decade of naval service and seven months at sea.
Farmers and merchants object to War Food Administration egg prices at 27 cents a dozen for contracted stores while non contracted shops pay about 21 cents. Ration Board and Agricultural Adjustment Administration offices shielded from the issue, seeking a government bulletin. Reports state eggs are plentiful, with glut in the market and shortages of eye crates.
Readers skim the classifieds with many notices and listings drawing attention. The page highlights jobs, sales, services, and personal notices, reflecting active community interest.
WMC chairman Brewer L Stouffer announced at the U S Employment Office that over 350 jobs are open in Hagerstown area. Many furloughed workers have not reported. 7 percent of openings are for women. Positions include sales, machinists, clerks, typists, welders, carpenters and more. The office has been busy as furloughed workers seek work and unemployment compensation. Weed seeds can germinate after 40 years buried in soil.
County Agent Mark Miller reports that the imported cabbage worm now infests cabbage, broccoli and related plants. If not controlled immediately with dusts or sprays, young crops will be ruined in days. Dr Ben N Cory recommends arsenate of lead calcium arsenate or cryolite dusts and specific spray mixtures while warning against unsafe arsenicals on certain crops.
Victory gardeners may use small quantities of arsenate dust as a control measure. Mix 4 oz of arsenate of lead or calcium arsenate into 2 lbs of hydrated lime for dust. For spray, combine 1 oz of arsenate of lead or calcium arsenate in 3 gallons of water with a sticker to improve adherence.
Viola Cecilia Beall filed a divorce suit through attorney C. K. Hurtle on Monday, seeking dissolution of marriage from Guy Newton Beall Sr. The action appears in a court filing as a formal legal action for divorce with no further details provided.
A simple classified notice invites readers to rent a room quickly and easily by calling the listed telephone number for arrangements and details. The brief promotes a fast, telephone based inquiry method for lodging.
Jam Session closes its short run Wednesday at Henrys Theatre in Columbia. The show features Ann with Jess Barker Nan Wynn the Pied Pipers and a six-man band led by Charlie Barnet Louis Armstrong Alvino Rey Jan Garber Glen Gray and Teddy Powell in a lively six name jive act.
Agonizing headaches and neuralgic pains yield to BC’s quick acting ingredients. Also relieves muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Acts as a sedative in nervousness. 10¢ and 25¢ sizes. Use only as directed. Consult a physician if pains persist.
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