Polish Factions Seek Unity Across London and Lublin
Moscow sources report renewed talks toward a unified Polish government. London exile premier Mikolajczyk meets with Churchill Eden Clark Kerr and Stalin. A second session with Soviet backed Lublin leaders may follow, aiming to bridge months of disagreement. Attending officials include Molotov Harriman and Romer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Lon @on
Lublin
Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Poland
Stalonislaw Mikolajczyk
London
Anthony Eden
Archibald Clark Nerr
Stalin
Mikolajczyk
Sovei
Lublin Polish Committee of Liberation
Kremlin
Vyacheslav Molotov
U. S
W. Averell Harriman
Tadeusz Romer
Urge German Miners To Turn On Hitler
New York October 14 British radio broadcast a message from the International Union for Mine Workers urging German miners to show solidarity with foreign workers and join their fight against Nazi tyranny. The broadcast asked miners to prevent flooding of mines and destruction of equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Union For Mine Workers
OWL
Ers
Euipment
Local Deaths and Obituaries in Hagerstown Area
Notices report the deaths of Mrs Cora Alice Baughman at 56 after four weeks illness in Hagerstown with survivors including husband and five children, and service details. Also Charles L Browning age 61,Mother Agnes Kendig age 23, plus two brief thank you notices from families. Interments planned at Rest Haven and Rose Hill cemeteries with services by Rev G J Rider and Rev Paul Watlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Alice Baughman
Harry E. Baughman
Vate ‘Street
Maugansyi
Joseph
Mary (Myers) Hoffman
Mary&. Shantz
Cora Gardner
Helen Kirby
Harry B
Samuel
Hagerstown
Walter C.A
Army
Mary Bleyer
Charles L. Browning
Carrollton Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Margaret Daymude
Browning
John
United States Army Overseas
Myrtle Martin
Lena Rondermal
Ruth Cuddy
Belle Daymude
R. L. Branton
Martinsburg
Elizabeth
Eva
Cumberland
Paul B. Watlington
Rose Hill Cemetery
An Open Letter to President Roosevelt
A first time voter thanks Roosevelt for his leadership and reflects on the Great Depression era hardships. The writer recalls wages, bread lines, and mass unemployment, expressing gratitude for the promise of relief and a decent wage. The letter notes the November 7 election and vows to vote for Roosevelt for the first time.
Athens Occupied By British Troops
British troops have entered Athens per a CBS radio report while another broadcast said order remains. Germans reportedly carried out limited demolition. Also notices call for experienced seamen for Merchant Marine in Baltimore via Hagerstown US Employment Office. Obituaries recall Catherine V Bowers, Etta Maree Smith, Mary Catherine Fincher with family tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Athens
CBS
War Shipping Administration
Hagerstown
United States Employment Office
Baltimore
In Memoriam for Billy Kretzer Eight Years On
A memorial note from Mr. and Mrs. William Kretzer marks eight years since Billy’s death. They recall his face and voice, express enduring love, and cherish memories kept alive by family thoughts.
Real Estate Transfers Across District 14 and Surrounding Areas
Realty sales total 125000 with improvements in District 14. Transfers include Luther R. Hines to Silas D. Kuhn for 24 acres near Boonsboro at 6500, Erasmus F. Bloyer to Robert L. Duffey on Washington avenue at 4500, Potomac Poster Advertising Co to Clyde F. Moats near Potomac avenue at 10, Woodland Homes to Clarence W. Anderson on Woodland Way at 11000, Laughty D. Hollyday to Lewis W. Smith north of Beaver Creek road at 5000, Augusta M. Cearfess to Deloyn Roy Miller along Charles Mill road at 2600, Harry E. Faith to Louie Gerber in Myersdale addition Hancock at 1900, Adela M. Greiner to Charles J. Fregue west Highland Way at 6000, John C. Maupgars to George A. Djilekton on North Prospect Street at 6200, and William R. Bender to Tra R. Yost clubhouse property at Dam No. 4 for 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther R. Hines
Silas D. Kuhn
Boonsboro
Erasmus F. Bloyer
Robert L. Duffey
Washington Avenue
Potomac Poster Advertising Co
Clyde F. Moats
Clarence W. Anderson
Woodland Way
Laughty D. Hollyday
Lewis W. Smith
Funkstown
Beaver Creek Road
Augusta M. Cearfess
Deloyn Roy Miller
Big Springs
Charles Mill Road
Harry E. Faith
Louie Gerber
Myersdale
In Memoriam for Mrs. Mary A Fincher
In memory of my mother Mrs Mary A Fincher who died eight years ago Oct 14 1936 What would I give to clasp your hands To see you smile again To hear your voice Emma Wisherd and Sisters place a floral tribute and note of love in this In Memoriam entry authored by Mrs Emma Wisherd and her sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Maree Smith
Mary Catherine Fincher
Mary A. Fincher
Emma Wisherd
Adv
In Loving Memory of Brother Raymond Barr
In loving memory of our dear brother Raymond 8 Barr who departed this life 4 years ago today. Today recalls the memory of a loved one laid to rest. Those who think of him today are the ones who loved him best. Although his soul is now at rest and free from care and pain. This world would seem like Heaven if we had him back again. By His Sisters Emma Burger and Blanche Baker Cousin Virginia Bowers Adv.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mnch
Raymond
Barr
Emma Burger
Blanche Baker
Virginia Bowers
This Week In History Highlights From Early Oct
A compact retrospective notes notable births and firsts across history. Entries include H Kelman born Boston October 8 1918 founder of a children magazine, Henry Heinz born Pittsburgh October 11 1844, Eleanor Roosevelt born October 11 1884, Myron Herrick born Huntington October 7 1854, and Helena Madjeska born Poland October 14 1644. Also mentions Alvin York’s World War I exploits and the 1919 US House action on prohibition enforcement. The piece references a Springfield baby show event without a specific date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline H. Kelman
Boston
Alvin C. York
Myron T Herrick
France
Huntington
Lorain Co
U. S. House of Representatives
Henry J. Heinz
Pittsburgh
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Helena Madjeska
Poland
William Penn
Pennsylvania
London
Springfield
Turning Point Seen In Kweilin Battle Outcome
CHUNGKING Oct 14 The battle for Kweilin described as the war turning point by Gen Pai Cawng Si deputy chief of staff He said defenders would hold the city likening it to Stalingrad A US 14th Air Force communique reported Kweiping bombed and strafed and Japanese positions attacked from the air He predicted large scale Pacific offensives against Japan before year end.
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Chungeking
Kweilin
China
Japan
Pai Cawng-Si
Kwangsi Province
Stalingrad
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Kweiping
Pai
Pacific
Seeing Eye Dog For Paroled Missouri Convict
Charles Bird a 35 year old blind inmate awaiting parole will receive a Seeing Eye dog funded by a prisoner fund of 210 dollars raised by about 50 convicts contributing 50 cents to six dollars each. Maryland friends will cover the dog and Bird has a job offer there while awaiting parole from a 10 year robbery sentence. Action on parole expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Charles Bird
Maryland
Bird
Baltimore
Donald Bunker
Parole Board
St. Louis
Candy cut predicted for civilians this year
A regional NCA meeting heard Philip P. Gott predict a further candy price cut for civilians through year end as manufacturers reserve 50 percent of five cent items for government use. Also includes unrelated classified ad lines for old gold and wedding rings at Saum's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Philip P. Gott
National Confectioners Association
Gott
NCA
Council On Candy
Farmer voter backs Roosevelt amid war talk in Letter Box
A Maryland farmer, Republican, declares he will vote for Roosevelt in the next election. He recalls farming near Hagerstown for 36 years, notes 3 dollar wheat in the past and subsidies received for conservation. He contrasts his improvements with neighbors' drought issues and cites soil conservation, milk, and grain parity checks as part of his experience. The piece reflects wartime sentiment and agricultural policy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Roosevelt
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Hagerstown
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Earl W. Marquiss Jr begins naval indoctrination at Great Lakes with seamanship drills and tests to decide future assignment. Pvt Charles A Crowel serves with Curry’s Cougars earning two commendations for air support to Patton’s Third Army. Crowel, a Baltimore recruit since 1943, is married with the couple at 134 Winter Street. Also listed is Lynford Moses in Norfolk ill, and Pvt Harry L Gossard returning to his army base after furlough with his parents on Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Marquiss, Jr
Salem Avenue
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Naval Service
L. Curry
Pvt. Crowel
C. F. Crowel
Pic
Harry L. Gossard
Petersville Youth Killed in Action in Holland
Pvt. Sherman Eugene Axline of Petersville was killed in action in Holland on September 20. His parents Mr and Mrs Harry D Axline of Petersville were notified. Inducted last November while a Brunswick High School student, he was 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Sherman Eugene Axlinne
Petersvile
Holland
Harry D. Axline
Petersville
Brunswick High School
Send Him a Billfold Ad Promotes Saum's Store
An advertisement urges readers to visit Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street to select a billfold. A Saturday night event at Mt Lena Hall offers fried chicken, a radio round-up, and a cakewalk with prize drawings hosted by the W. O. W. Md Swingsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum‘s
Jonathan St. Adv
MT. Lena Hall
Mt. Lena Tavern
Elvery
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W. G. Turner
J. Adv
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
J.s.snowberger & Sons
Washington St
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
Hitler
Agnes Kendig
Shepherdstown
City Hospital
George Tabler
Margaret Anthony
South Project Street
D. Harry Anthony
G. A. Topper
Laura Emma Kershner
Exide
Reichard’s
W. Antietam
Columbia College
S. Totemae Street
Friendship Lodge
A. F
A.M
Hugh W. Smouse
Master Masons
Marshall E. Twigg
Memoriam
Catherine V Bowers
Norma
Charles
Christ
Heaven
Mabel
Mother
Angel of Death
Dorothy Burger
Ady
Billy
William Kretzer
Goodyear
Balto. & Locust Sts
Frederik Street
Wilhelm Thumma
Summit Ave
Satim’s
Jonathan Si
Saum’s
Saums
C. E. Mace
Rose Hill Ave
Keystone 1 Public Square
Professional Arta
Arthur FL
Spanish Danceland
Kemp’s Mill Tavern
Penn-Maryland
Ross
Heart Shield
Saum's
Jonathan St
Row's Park
Silvertone Melody Boys
Bob Cunningham
Valley Inn
Bill and His Melodiers
People's Jewelry
Tristate
West
Franklin Street
Insuyeo
Charles A. Crowel
Winterstreet
William
Lynford G. Moses
Norfolk
Camp Bradford
L. S
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Frederick Street
Hagerstown, Md
Tili & P
General Acceptance Corporation
Jonathan Street
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Earl Neikirk
Kraiss Funeral Home
N. Potomac
Republican Headquarters
Potomac Street
W. Kipe
J. R. Miner
Baldwin Cafe
Sir Walter Scott Orch
W.M.C. Regulations
Pangborn Corporation
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