Veteran Tells Of Experiences At City Hall Meeting
A wounded veteran spoke at an open meeting of local WAC personnel on the fourth floor of City Hall last night. Sgt. Miller detailed his World War II service from England to Germany and described a hospital routine, then urged support for WAC medical technicians as a Signal Corps film depicted war scenes and Miller’s experience.
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City Hall
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Washington
Tipton
Maryland Council of Defense
Sgt
Signal Corps
Rome
Pacific
England
Holland
Leu Miller
Sgt. Miller
Champion Steer Brings Big Price
In Baltimore on October 6 the grand champion steer, a 1,650 pound Angus shown by Ralph Lankford of Pocomoke City, sold for a near record 2. a lb to Riverside Abattoir for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad as the show closed. Hogs topped at 42 cents a pound from Donald Keller of Middletown. 4 H hogs averaged 1814 cents. Champion hog trio sold for 20 cents, champion barrow 32 cents. Lamb trio from George W Lifton of Blacksburg averaged 20 cents with top 55 cents per pound.
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Ralph Lankford
Pocomoke City
Riverside
East Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Donald Keller
Middletown
Frederick County
Barrow
Charles Lutz
George W. Lifton
Blacksburg
Lamb
Vote Cast on City Plumbing Inspector Fails
Mayor Richard H. Sweeney submitted Victor Reel as city plumbing inspector but confirmation failed 2 to 2. Reel, linked with Fridinger Co, would succeed the late John W. Munson. City had no plumbing inspector for several months.
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Richard H. Sweeney
Victor Reel
Sweeney
Reel
Fridinger Company
John W. Munson
The rhinoceros iguana of tropical America
The text notes the rhinoceros iguana as the largest lizard species. It highlights its tropical American origin and impressive size as a notable fact about this reptile.
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Former Pastor C M Huddle Serves in Southwest Pacific
Mr and Mrs C of Smithsburg report Chaplain C M Huddle formerly of Trinity Lutheran Church Smithsburg is in the Admiralty Island area near New Guinea. He has served in the Army Chaplain Corps for over a year after leaving a congregation in Altoona Pa. He mentions occasional T bone steak access and recalls Bougainville battles and a small chapel built by natives. He is brother to Rev William Huddle of Williamsport. The Smithsburg Lutheran Church has lost another minister to the war, following Chaplain Stonesifer in the Army.
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William Huddle
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Lutheran Church
Chaplain Stonesifer
Goal Set For Sixth War Loan Drive to Raise 14 Billion
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced the Sixth War Loan terms for sale November 20 to December 16 and stated an urgently needed goal of 14 billion dollars. He cited over 69 billion dollars in direct war costs since January 1 and warned no major spending decline likely in coming months. The drive will emphasize a 54.9 billion dollar individual quota, with securities including Series E F G savings bonds Series C notes 244 per cent bonds of 1966 71 2 per cent bonds 1952 54 114 per cent notes 1947 and other certificates. A stray line about a dry mop appears.
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Morgenthau
Editor's Letter Box continues on school hours debate
A Long letter from Hagerstown readers argues for earlier school dismissals to reduce after school burdens. Letters defend music lessons and homework concerns while noting equipment shortages at the junior high. Students urge shorter days, less heavy assignments, and fair grading without excessive extra credit.
Attitude of Students Draws Reader Letter in Daily Mail
A Maryland reader from Smithsburg argues teachers must wake up and that diplomas are only papers if not earned. He supports after school work and cites his own schooling as preparation for business life. A grateful ex student endorses study beyond class. The letter notes aging Chinese bronzes date to 13th century B.C. and World War I Europe saw birth rates fall.
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