School Pushes Stamp Sales at Woodland Way Junior High
Woodland Way Junior High promotes war bonds by placing wall lifeboats to rescue sailors with stamps and bonds. Each rescued sailor costs 63 dollars in purchases, ten men per boat totaling 630 dollars per boat, with progress toward a 90 percent monthly participation and a total of 37 033.65 dollars raised by May 24. more boats to be added through June as sales continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Way
Wilson Sperow
Minute Man
Parking Fees at Maryland Parks Set by State Forester
Baltimore May 25 Joseph F. Kaylor State Forester announced a 50 cent daily parking fee for cars at Maryland state forests and parks. The charge targets transients visiting several times a year while residents may obtain seasonal or weekly permits. The system begins June 1 to cover maintenance and security costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joseph F. Kaylor
Mayrland
Commission of Forests and Parks
Kaylor
Plane Cutbacks Planned By RAF
Washington May 26 The War Department announced large reductions in aircraft production, stopping about 17 060 planes over the next 18 months. The plan would release substantial steel and aluminum for civilian use and end the B 32 bomber program while increasing production of B 29 Superfortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Army
War Manpower Commission
War Department
Europe
Navy Chief Cople Receives Ribbon for Escort Carrier Action
Joseph Henry Cople aviation chief ordnanceman USN of Hagerstown Maryland received a Letter of Commendation with Ribbon from Vice Admiral Thomas C. Kincaid for his role aboard an escort carrier in the battle for Leyte Gulf. He helped in aircraft rearming under challenging conditions during Southwest Pacific operations. His wife Julia Lois and daughter Jo Ann reside at 861 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abs
Pacific
Joseph Henry Cople
USN
Hagerstown
William F. Halsey, Jr
3Rd Fleet
Thomas C., Kincaid
7Th Fleet
Leyte
Southwest Pacific
Cople
Group To Study Potomac Waters
A Potomac River Basin Commission meeting at Cacapon State Park appointed a committee to study uses of the Potomac and its tributaries and classify them by water quality. J Alvin Pasarew of Baltimore was named chairman, with Pennsylvania invited to join. Ralph E Fuhrman became head of the sanitation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Potomac River
Potomac River Basin Commission
Cacapon State Park
J. Alvin Pasarew
Baltimore
Maryland State Planning Commission
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Virginia
Ralph E. Fuhrman
Ban Removed On Metal Table Items
Washington May 26 The War Production Board lifted restrictions on manufacturing metal dining items including table flatware and metal sugar bowls and creamers. While metal shortages linger for plated and stainless ware the action aims to boost output as materials become available with some metal released on July 1. The WPB also revoked limits on dishwasher production for restaurants hotels and institutions while maintaining delivery controls to prioritize essential users. To prevent beets from bleeding cook them with skins on and stems attached noting skins slip off after cooking.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Yanks Split Mindanao to Loom Mop Up Fights
Manila May 26 The Mindanao campaign enters the mopping up stage as U S forces bisect the island with the 31st Infantry Division meeting the 40th and Americal Divisions near Impalatao. Engineers knocked out bridges and Japanese troops retreat into mountains as fighters push to clear the central plateau and cave networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mindanao Island
Philippine
Mindanao
31St Infantry
Sayre
MacAlalar Bay
Associated Press
Richard Berghelz
Impalatao
Royer brothers honorably discharged 1:15 May 18
In Livingston Montana May 26 the Royer brothers entered the Army on the same day and served two years in the Pacific. They were discharged the same day same hour and minute Pfc William Royer returned home from Camp Swift Texas and Glenn Royer was discharged at Fort Douglas Utah Both were mustered out at 1 15 Friday May 18
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Livingston
Mont
Royer Brothers
Pacific
William Royer
Camp Swift
Tex
Glenn Royer
Fort Douglas
Utah
Sunday School and Church Services in St James
In St James May 25 letter notes Sunday school at the Brethren church May 27 at 10 AM with Christian Endeavor to follow. Evening preaching at 7:45 led by Rev. D C White. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Herbert McLuckey and two sons from New York City. Several local residents and families are mentioned in social visits and a surprise birthday party for Mrs William Eyler.
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Tempa Baxter
Keedysville
Gaza Cross
Roy Long
Hagerstown
Walter Metz
Phyllis
Downsville
Walter Green
Evelyn Rowland
Sharpsburg Pike
Tena Rowland
William Eyler
D. C. White
Howard Goss
C. K. Nigh
Gideon Durhoran
Myron Kuhn
Paul Bomberger
Willis Gower
Roger Hemphill
Warren Seymour, Sr
Warren Seymour, Jr
Dorothy McDonough
Betty Nigh
Linden Bomberger
Elissa Seymour
Carolyn Kuhn
Curtis Leeeee Qugh
Mary Ann Gower
Stores Approve Noon Closing Policy For Weeks Year
Members of the Hagerstown Retailers Bureau met at Hotel Hamilton to vote on closing stores at noon on Wednesdays during June July and August subject to War Labor Board approval A letter to Washington requests permission to extend the policy through the year Stores will stay open on December Wednesdays the week before Easter and whenever a holiday falls on a non Wednesday The proposal was the only one to reach final decision amid several suggested changes to store hours Memorial Day will be observed with closing and a postwar employment talk was postponed to June The Seventh War Loan drive received strong support from local clubs and store sponsorships the remarks praising the Women's Club Women's Republican Club and American Association of University Women for their role in the bond effort
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Hagerstown Retailers Bureau
Hamilton
War Labor Board
Washington
WLB
Retailers Bureau
John
Ferguson
John LD. Dunn
Fourth annual phaic of the Re tailers held at Conococheague Club
The fourth annual phaic of the Re tailers will be held on Wednesday August 15 at the Conococheague Sportsmen's Club below Sharpsburg. F J Bryan vice president presided at the meeting in the absence of A Harry Warne.
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Conococheague Sportsmen’s Club
Sharpsburg
F. J. Bryan
A. Harry Warne
Chewsville Youth Confesses Robbing 3 Stations
Wayne Franklin Snyder of Chewsville 21 was arrested by Deputy Bruce Spickler for Pennsylvania authorities and confessed to entering three filling stations on Potomac avenue February 27. He was turned over to Pennsylvania police on a $500 robbery charge after admitting the local robberies. Entrances were through windows and pools and gasoline stamps were taken from Robert Rowe R. S. Boyer and W. E. Miller stations. Detective Wayne Sellman said Snyder would be questioned about other local burglaries in recent months.
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Wayne Franklin Snyder
Chewsville
Jugtown
Bruce Spickler
Pennsylvania
Potomac Avenue
Snyder
Robert Rowe
R. S. Boyer
W. E. Miller
Wayne Sellman
Dealer Ordered to Refund Five Fifty On Used Motor Head
A local automotive parts dealer was instructed by the price panel of the Rationing Board to refund $5.50 to a purchaser of a used motor head after evidence showed an overcharge. Both dealer and buyer attended the hearing and other similar cases are pending.
Williamsport Lions Nominate Officers and Directors
Williamsport Lions Club nominated officers and directors for the upcoming year at a Thursday dinner in the recreation building. Nominations include Leroy Castie as president, James L. Madison secretary treasurer, F. E. Coakley first vice president, Charles N. Harsh second vice president, D. K. Cushwa Jr third vice president, Irvin Traver Newcamer, George W. Wolfe tail twister, D. W. Newcomer and Harry Shank as directors. Delegates and alternates to the district meeting and Governor's banquet at Middletown, Maryland on June 14 were named: Edward L. Shank, Howard Grove, D. W. Newcomer, and Harry Shank as delegates. J. B. Poffenberger and Myron J. Bloom as alternates. The group viewed the film Flagship of the Air, shown by Milford St. Grove with Program Chairman F. E. Coakley.
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Williamsport Lions Club
Leroy Castie
James L. Madison
F. E. Coakley
Charles N. Harsh
D. K. Cushwa
Irvin Traver
Newcamer
George W. Wolfe
D. W. Newcomer
Harry Shank
L. Swain
Adam J. Harsh
Middletown
Edward L. Shank
Howard Grove
D.W .Newcomer
J. B. Poffenberger
Myron J. Bloom
Lions
The
Air
Milford St. Grove
Leroy Castle
Williamsport Lions Club Receives Charter
The Williamsport Lions Club welcomed four new members and announced a June 14 dinner meeting for officer elections. With charter presentation completed, officers and members feel ready to serve the community as the framed charter, Lion banner, and American flag were displayed.
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Woodland Way School
Wetherill
America
R. D. McKee
Guy
N. Potomac St
Cauffman
Washington St
Fountain Service
Victor
Bohman-Warne, Inc
W. Franklin St
Maryland Parks
RAF
Harry M. Friedman
Harry's Loan Office
North Jonathan Street
Yardley
England
USA
TE Leiter Brothers
Malin
Navy
Leyte Gulf
U. S. Navy
Joseph H. Cople
Potomac Waters
St. James
Shockey’s
R. & G. Dept
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
Bonne Bell
Leiter Brothers
Rudy
Kay Kwewise
Williamsport Lions
Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store
South Potomac St
Bank
R.M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Mark OF the Beast
Franklin Court
Bible Institute
Franklin Court Auditorium
Hagerstown, Maryland
WJEJ
Masonic Temple
Thurs
Harlots
Jesus
Metcalf
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