Officer Develops Magnetic Puller
Lt. Ralph A. Miner of Hagerstown Maryland developed a magnetic nail puller for runways hangars and parking areas. The device uses an electromagnetic coil powered magnet salvaged from aircraft generators, mounted on a carriage with salvaged tail wheels and towed by a jeep. It can collect seven pounds of nails and debris before needing emptying, with Colonel Carl R. Feldman witnessing and commending the invention.
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Ninth Air Force Service Command
Ralph A. Miner
Hagerstown
Carl R. Feldman
Sabetha
Kan- 543
Miner
Labor Day Quiet in Maryland with Large Local Picnics
Hollady in Hagerstown observes a subdued three day weekend as war plants close and traffic spikes to carry three day travelers home. Local 340 Carpenters and Joiners hold a first Row's Park picnic with 700 attendees despite a brief shower. Maryland reports three accidental deaths, including a Baltimore trolley collision and a fall injury to an infant.
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Hagerstown
Manbeck Bread Company
Carpenters and Joiners
Row's Park
City Park
Carpenters and Joinvers
Row’s Park
Charles L. Lewis
A. R. Schlotterbeck
Maryland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
New York
Greyhound Bus Company
Baltimore
John Haney
Arlington
Garriett Haney
Joseph H. Huber
Huber
Robot attack resumes on London and southern England
Early Tuesday morning September 5 the German forces launched another wave of bombing after a four day lull. A brief official statement confirmed casualties and damage from the assault across London and nearby areas.
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London
England
September Clinic Schedule at Health Department
The Health Department lists September clinics with Venereal diseases sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 and Thursday mornings at 9. Prenatal on September 12 and 26 at 9. Tuberculosis by appointment on September 6 and 20. ENT by appointment on September 21 and 30. Child Hygiene at Infant and Child Health Center on Sept 5 and 19 mornings. Orthopedic by appointment on Sept 15.
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Infant and Child Health Center
Western Enterprise Hall
Ration Round Up Details From Meats to Fuel Oil
Ration Round Up as of Monday September 4 notes Book Four red stamps A through ZS and A5 through G5 for meats and processed foods. Sugar stamps 30 to 33 remain five pounds each with stamp 40 for home canning through Feb 28, 1945. Shoes airplane stamps 1 and 2 indefinite. Gasoline coupons vary by region with 11 A and 12 A for three gallons through Sept 21 in some areas and November in others. Period four and five fuel oil coupons valid through Sept 34? and new period one available everywhere.
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Associated Press
Paper Collection Totals 22 Tons
The Boy Scouts of Hagerstown and Washington County collected 22 tons of waste paper last Saturday, Sept. 2, the seventh county drive. Twenty one tons came from Hagerstown and five from Washington County, with 128 Hagerstown youths participating. Since drives began, 183 tons have been gathered, aided by six donated trucks. Awards will honor top individuals and troops.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Boonsboro
Funkstown
Clearspring
Wiliamsport
Hancock
Hangerstown
Nce
Maryland Pipe and Metals Supply Co
Moses Berkson
Chariton Transfer Co
Potomac Edison Co
City Street Department
Fred Spigier
Election Results In State Face Delay Due To Soldier Vote
Maryland election officials warned final results in the November race may be delayed if large absentees arrive late and the contest is close. Final Presidential Senatorial and Congressional results could take more than a week to determine when absentee ballots swing close contests.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Fire Companies To Be Organized In Three Counties
Representatives from Washington Allegany and Garrett counties will meet next Sunday at 2 pm at the Antietam Fire Hall to organize a new firemen s association John S Divine president of the Antietams will preside as temporary chairman and asked each city and county to send a representative
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Washington
Allegany
Garrett Counties
Antietam
John S. Divine
Antietams
Divine
Blood Donors Enroll For Red Cross Mobile Unit Visit
The American Red Cross calls volunteers to enroll for the sixth visit of the Blood Donor Mobile Unit arriving in town. An enrollment office will operate at Potomac Edison Company, 232 sort Potomac street, daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sunday, with mobile unit stationed at St Paul’s Methodist Church from September 18, donating blood from 12:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the first four days and from dawn onward on other days.
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Jo‘mal Red Cross
Red Cross Blood Donor
Potomac Edison Company
Potomac Street
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Volunteers Needed for City Blood Drive This Friday
On Friday the ufth day volunteers will be needed to fit this city's five day blood drive. About 1000 volunteers are requested with around 60 accepted. The process includes preliminaries and a rest period, with early registration urged to ensure broad participation and inform volunteers of unit notification.
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Ted
Akady
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