Nazis Preparing To Flee Athens
Reports say German troops evacuat ing Athens by land sea and air as Allied forces press drive in Greece. Observers note concentration of ferries and large ships in port and British planes patrol airports around Athens and Salonika while Bulgarian and Yugoslav forces threaten escape routes. Approximately 2,000 Greek puppet troops and stores of equipment captured. naval forces stay alert for Nazi escape by sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Athens
Pelopon
Peloponmesus
Greece
Salonika
Ik Wes
Rummage Sale At Market House Basement This Week
Rummage sale by Mrs Harman's class at Market House Basement runs all day Tuesday and Wednesday. Proceeds support Trin Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rummage Salemon
Market House
Gas Welding Course Begins Tomorrow
A gas welding course starts tomorrow at the Vocational Center rear of the Municipal Swimming Pool, with sessions on Tuesday, Thursday, and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 for twenty weeks. Content covers oxy fuel welding, steel and cast iron, and aluminum welding. Open to new enrollees Tuesday at 7:00. Free for eligible participants with War Production Training certificates awarded to regular attendees. Supervised by the Washington County Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Batista Plans For Peaceful Transfer Of Power
In Havana on October 3 Maj. Gen. Fulgencio Batista the outgoing Cuban president moved to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power to President elect Gran San Martin. The national police were put on reserve duty for the four day fiestas surrounding the inauguration. The outgoing cabinet resigned en masse but was asked to remain until the transfer at noon tomorrow. Ambassadors from 27 nations will attend the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Republic of
Cuba
Gran San Martin
Batista
Needlework Guild Membership Day Proclaimed in Hagerstown
Mayor Richard H. Sweeney proclaims Wednesday October 11 as Needlework Guild Membership Day in Hagerstown. The organization, with over one million members, supports supplying new garments to the needy and expands its program to aid families of service members during the current emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlework Guild of America
Hagerstown
City of
Deaths and Obituaries from Cumberland Area
Multiple obituaries and death notices from Cumberland area communities detail the passing of Mamie V. Holbruner, Barbara C. Houck, William R. Vial, Mrs Bessie Hartle Funk, Mrs Sadie Gigous, George Adolph Topper, Mrs Eva B Moser, and Emmi Kershner. Notices list survivors, church affiliations, funeral arrangements, and interment plans across Cumberland and nearby towns. The report also notes AFL unions backing the Democratic ticket in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Lee Hartle Funk
Elgin W. Funk
Cavetown Pike
Peter and
Margaret Sheley Hartle
The
Reformed Church
Robert J. Funk
Italy
E. R. Andrews
Smithsburg
George Adolph Topper
Conocochearve Street
Williamevert
Hyndman
Harry E
Cedonia (Poorbaugh) Topper
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
Methodist Church
Western Maryland Railroad Relief
Elsie
Thelma Jean
George, Jr
Gordon L
Dunbar
Clyde A
This City
Robert J
Ethel Minnich
Huntingdon
Charles East
Akron
Ohio
A. Kk. Coffman Funeral Home
This
Rose Hill Cemetery
Eva B. Moser
Joseph Moser
Locust Grove
Washington County Hospital
Emma Poffenberger
Jerome Poffenberger
Church of God At
Littlestown
William Babbington
Boonsboro
Paul Biser
Carmel
Clarence Poffenbreger
East Funeral Home
William A. Herpich
Beanstore Cemetery
War Fund Agencies Listed in Chest Drive
The drive details contributions for the Salvation Army M C A Volunteers of America Infant and Child Health Center Summer Playgrounds Fund Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and the Day Nursery. It lists numerous allied agencies including United Seamen's Relief Belgian British United China Relief Czech Slovak France Greek Italy Norway Luxembourg Norway and several other relief funds and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salavation Army
M.C.A
Volunteers of America
Infant and Child Health Center
Summer Playgrounds Fund
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
1Day
National War Fund
U.S
Greek War Relief Association
American Relief For
Italy
United Lithuanian Relief Fund
Friends of Luxembourg
Norway
Philippine War Relief of the
United States
Queen Wilhelmina
United Yugoslav Relief
American Field Service Refugee Relief Service
U. S. Committee For the Care
Tydings Warns Of Losing Peace We Did Not Win It
Senator Tydings warned that the nation failed to keep the peace after the last war due to Republican missteps. He cited Harding era isolationism and naval cuts as proof the country must strengthen in order to secure victory in the current conflict. John N. Kunkle urged support for Roosevelt, Tydings, and Democratic candidates to safeguard the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
United States Navy
John N. Kunkle
Democratic State Central Committee
Harford County
United States
Roosevelt
Tydings
Arthur Koontz Wounded In Action In France
Arthur Koontz son of Walter and Myrtle Koontz of Hagerstown Route 2 has been wounded in action in France, as reported by the War Department alongside other county men wounded. Also named are Clarence G. Bryan of Williamsport, Kenneth L. Hawbaker of Hagerstown, Harry T. Ail of Sharpsburg, John L. Payton of Hagerstown Tech, Harry W. Stone of Clearspring, with family connections listed. FORMER ACTOR LEAVES NAVY HOLLYWOOD Robert Montgomery, ex film star, will return to active duty after three years in the Navy. He served as ambulance driver in France in 1949, then jail duty in London, then sea service in the South Pacific and Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur K. Koontz
Walter
Myrtle Koontz
Hagerstown
France
War Department
Clarence G. Bryan
Josephine Bryan
Williamsport
Kenneth L. Hawbaker
Marie Hawbaker
Pfe
Harry T. Ail
Emma K. Hull
Sharp
NAVY
Hollywood
T.J
Robert Montgomery
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Montgomery
U.S. Navy
London
South Pacific
English Channel
Cpl
William J. Harper
W. L. Harper
West Church Street
Air Service Command
England
Col. Harper
America
Europe
Townsend Club Meeting Notice at Western Enterprise Hall
Townsend Club No 3 will meet on Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock in the Western Enterprise hall. All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Townsent Cluic No. 3
Western Enterprise Hall
Editor's Letter Box addresses Hagerstown friendliness
A reader from out of state writes from Hagerstown Maryland defending local hospitality. The letter contrasts perceived dissatisfaction with the warm welcome given by Hagerstown residents amid wartime defense area conditions. Continued on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Nazi Army In Baltic Trap Near East Prussia
Reported German lines in the Baltic Fronts split with one wing reaching Memel defenses and another advancing within 40 miles of Leipaja. Soviet forces massed for a major offensive toward the sea while surrounding actions threatened Tilsit. In Hungary the Red Army crossed the Tisza River toward Budapest, capturing 4,000 prisoners. Yugoslavia saw Belgrade approached from the south as Serb and Russian forces cleared routes, with Belgrade possibly evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prussia
First Baltic Army
Memel
Leipaja
Baltic Zone
Bagramian
Tilsit
Hungary
Tisza
Budapest
Red Army
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Paris
Franklin's Variety Store Ad Mens Gifts and More
An old newspaper ad features assorted items for women and men including fruit cake mix, mixed nuts, Brer Rabbit marmalade, Toffee Sauce, ribbon silk, Everready flashlights, suspenders, handkerchiefs, and a gold or silver identification bracelet. It promotes gift ideas and references two store locations in Franklin with a contact phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin's Variety Store
Cor
Winter & George Sts
J. Ardy
Governor Donates 6x4 Service Flag for County
Governor Herbert R. O'Conor presented a six by four service flag to the county, likely to be placed before the courthouse. The flag bears one large red service star and the Board weighs adding a dynamic figure for local armed forces, noting drafts alter counts and would require updates. The governor has given similar flags to other counties statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. O’conor
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Boy Hit by Auto Injures Lip Nose Forehead
Five year old Robert Leroy Briscoe, a black boy from Bloom alley, was struck on Jonathan street by Emma Routzabn’s automobile as he darted from behind a parked car. He suffered cuts to lip, nose and forehead and was hospitalized after the Saturday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leroy Briscoe
Bloomalley
Jonathan Street
A. C. Palmer
Emma £ E. Routzabn
Upper Darby
Becomes Navy's Top Ace In Brief Period
Commander David McCampbell boosted his combat tally to 185 during the second carrier force attack on Manila near Lytton Island Philippines and became the Navy's leading ace in the Pacific. The West Palm Beach native now based in Los Angeles previously shot down his first plane on June 1 over Saipan and surpassed Lt. Ira Kepford of Muskegon Michigan with 16 enemy planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Luton Island
Philippines
David McCampbell
Manila
Pacific
Ss Air Group
West Palm Beach
Fla
Los Angeles
McCampbell
Bridge Party With Prizes by American Legion Aux
A Bridge Party hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary takes place on October 11 at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Admission details and exact venue are provided by organizer Adm. Fe. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Aux
Adm
War Bond Drive Sets Eighth Air Force Record in England
Technical Sgt Wilfred B Stallings of Hagerstown helped the Eighth Air Force Victory Squadron raise 111000 for new fighters. The group quota was 53000 and exceeded it in five weeks. Cpl James E Brennie from Hagerstown earned a Distinguished Service citation for 54 missions without loss, guiding heavy bombers in Europe. Captain W Blackford Waddy, nephew of Sharpsburg residents, returned from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
England
Wilfred B. Stallings
Hattie B. Stallings
Spruce Allied
Hagerstown
Eighth Fighter Command
Harold J. Rau
Hempstead
XN. Y
Stallings
James E Brennie
Fferson Street
William E. Kepner
Germany
Europe
Luther J. Fairbanks
Burt Jlowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corinth
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Frederick Street
Consumers Credit Service
Tubsie Square
Baldwin Cape
Scatt Orch
Richard H. Sweeney
Walti
C. B. Grimm
Washington Avenue
Public Party & Games Western Enterprise, Tues
Strickler
Barrow
Adv
W. G. Turner
Ady
General Acceptance Corporation
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Phono
D. Earl Neikirk
C. H. Grossnickle Sons
Suchsdaeg
Maryland
Mamie V. Holbruner
Thomas A. Holbruner
Baltimore
H. E. Robison
Stanley Wein
Hamburg
William Casey
Marie Trumpower
Lauren Pryor
H. H
Charles L
H. Melvin
Raymond G
Harold
Cook Funeral Home
Barbara C. Houck
George M. Houck
Robert L. Guessford
West North Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Catholic Daughters of America
Cumberland
Roy C. Myers
West
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Frances Leary
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
William R. Vial
Norsige Postoffice
Richmond
Ann Taliaferro Vial
Sadie M. Gigous
Edward J. Gigous
South Mulberry Street
St. John's Lutheran Church
Edward M. Gigous
Oliver R. Gigous
Richard D. Gigous
Mapleville
Harry Sharer
Frank Dommel
Roseville
Calif
Joseph Dommel
Chicago
Grand Junction
Iowa
Jane Forrest Gigous
Kraiss Mortuary
J. Edward Harms
D. D
Emmi Kershner
Cyrus Kershner
Sherman Avenue
Leaf Funeral Home
H. A. Fesperman
Green Lawn Cemetery
Saums
Jonathan
Tydings and
McMullen
American Federation of Labor Unions
Fydings
Daniel F. McMullen
Congress
Baltimore Building and Construction Trades Council
Baltimore Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Wm. Preston Lane, Jr
Democratic Campaign Committee
Arthur Koontz
Keystone i
Daily Mail
Baltic
Jonathan St. Ady
Heart Shield
Saum’s
Jonathan St Ady
Sam's
Jonathan St. Adv
Auto Mechanics
WMC
Hagerstown, Md
Pontiac
GMC
O’conor
Negro
Salm's
Jonathan St
Saum's
Exide
Reichard’s
W. Antietam St
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earle'’s Dept. Store
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac St
Value Center Central Garage
Summit Ave
Value Center
Froley
W. Blackford Waddy
People’s Jewelry
Washington St
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional
Arta
Phony
Arthur F. Detruw
Mer
Varyleg
Columbia Conese
Paramac St. Hagerstown
Apt
SAUM
Goodyear
Goodyear Service
Baltimore & Locust Sts
Alexander
Wilhelm Thumma Motor Co
J.S. Snowberger & Sons
Yau
Washington Street
Dewey
American Democratic National Comm
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