LeCompte Refusal To Help Stirs Maryland Forest Row
ANNAPOLIS Md Sept 11 State Forester Joseph F Kaylor charged Game Warden LeCompte and Maryland sportsmen back efforts to keep Green Ridge state forest open for hunting amid a plan to close the area to hunting due to war prisoner labor. Kaylor says LeCompte refused to aid forest fire protection and urged the warden to support funding for forest protection. He noted a protest letter from LeCompte and promised to deliver a premeeting reply.
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Annapolis
Joseph F. Kaylor
Lee LeCompte
Maryland
Green Ridge State Forest
LeCompte
Kaylor
Green Ridge Forest
State Forestry Department
Green Ridge
War Department Notifies Wounding of Soldier in France
Rev and Mrs S F Spitzer of Hagerstown Route 3 have been notified their son Pfc Paul A Spitzer 27 has been seriously wounded in France by the War Department.
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S. F. Spitzer
Hagerstown
Route 3
War Department
Pfc
Paul A. Spitzer
France
Senator Andrews DeFla Proposes Morgue Like Chamber Renovation
Washington Sept 11 Senator Andrews DeFla introduces a plan to completely renovate the Senate and House chambers. He aims to remove the morgue like atmosphere, replace steel rafters added in 1940, with a simple dignified design and authorize about 500000 dollars for postwar work.
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Senate
House
Washington
Andrews
Russians Smash Nazi Defenses Before Prussia
Soviet fronts press Hungary and Austria with intensified radio appeals as Red Army nears. A Danube flotilla was cited to cross toward northeastern Serbia from Romanian bases near Turnu Severin. Tolbukhin forces move toward Yugoslav and Aegean sectors as Tito’s Partisans aid a potential eastern and southern sweep into the Hungarian plains.
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Hungary
Austria
Red Army
Danube
Iron Gate
Serbia
Turnu-Severin
Feodor Tolbhukhin
Deaths James Lewis Rowland of Clearspring dies at 75
James Lewis Rowland an orchardist died at his Clearspring home Saturday afternoon after years of illness. He started an orchard in 1904 and specialized in Hale peaches. Survived by wife Minerva and children B E Kitzmiller B C Baker Marvin Bohrer Luther Funkhouser Amos J and Lawrence, 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from home with Rev J Wade Huffman officiating. Interment St Pauls cemetery Western Pike.
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James Lewis Rowland
Clearspring
Amos James
Alice
Hammiersin) Rowland
Williamsport
Rowland
Minerva
B. E. Kitzmiller
This City
B. C. Baker
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Marvin Bohrer
Big Pool
Lutther Funkhouser
Amos J
Lawrence
J. Wade Huffman
St. Paul's Cemetery
Western Pike
In Memoriam Marguerite Benehoff 1941 Remembrance
A brief In Memoriam note from Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Benehoff honoring their daughter Marguerite Benehoff who died on September 10 1941. The message pledges that she is not forgotten and remains near in life and memory.
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Marguerite Benehoff
Mrs
G. W. Benehoff
Adv
Exit Interviews Reduce Job Turnover In Industry
In Hagerstown the U S Employment Office reports exit interviews cut labor turnover. When workers seek release they meet an interviewer who uncovers dissatisfaction and, if solvable, raises adjustments with the supervisor. Many workers in critical jobs choose to stay after issues are addressed.
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Hagerstown
United States
Dewey In Des Moines Today on Midwestern campaign swing
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey arrived in Des Moines for a day with Iowa agricultural groups as part of a broader Midwest push. Strategy calls for Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri before shifting focus to the East Coast. possible Pittsburgh stop noted. Separately, divorces granted for Laura Ruth Sherman from Charles Donald Sherman and Myrtle M. Wilson from William P. Wilson.
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Dewey
Middle West
Detroit
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Thomas E. Dewey
Mississippi
Iowa
Des Moines
Seattle
Indiana
Illinois
Owosso
Mich
Louisville
Kalamazoo
Niles
Dewey Board of Strategy
Michigan
Laura Ruth Sherman
Charles Donald Sherman
Calvert K. Hartle
Myrtle M. Wilson
William P. Wilson
Martin V. B. Bostetter
Wounded in Action Report From Washington County
The War Department lists local servicemen wounded in Europe Staff Sgt Clyde Newkirk son of Mrs Jane Newkirk Clearspring Pvt Joseph C Palmer husband of Mrs Helen S Palmer 208 Jefferson Street and Pvt George W Wulgamot brother of Mrs Edith M Barton 11E West Church Street
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War Department
Washington County
Clyde Newkirk
Jane Newkirk
Jersey Bay Fires First At Germany
NEW YORK September 11 P1 The first American shell into Germany when U S guns in Belgium opened up from a point about 11 miles from the Reich border yesterday was fired by Pfc Joseph P Muckler of Cart ere NBC reported James Cassidy said last night in a broadcast from the front
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New York
Germany
U. S
Belgium
Reich
Pfc
Joseph P. Muckler
Cartere
NBC
James Cassidy
Urges Entries Be Filed Early For 1944 Hagerstown Fair
President A H Coffman urges exhibitors to file entries early as the 1944 Great Hagerstown Fair nears opening on September 18. Grounds are prepared and improvements rush to completion. The grandstand will showcase 25 four star circus acts and a Broadway girl revue, with Hollywood Hell Drivers performing two hours nightly Monday and Tuesday.
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A. HK. Coffman
Coffman
Broadway
Hollywood Hell
Trenton
This Week In History September 11, 1944
Notable events from history include Neilson O. Nilson born in Norway on September 12, 1869 who founded a profit sharing plan in St. Louis in 1886, the first National Prohibition Society formed in Chicago on September 13, 1860, General John J. Pershing born on September 13, 1860, U.S. troops taking New Orleans after an election, and the American Legion incorporation bill signed by the President on September 16, 1919.
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Neilson O. Nilson
St. Louis
Norway
Prohibition Society
Chicago
John J. Pershing
U. S
New Orleans
American Legion
Discontinuing Tire Inspection Records
Washington reports that tire inspection records will be discontinued after current A gasoline hooks expire. Mandatory inspections ended April 20, motorists must keep records for ration renewals or new tires. OPA announces a new mileage rationing record with the new UA book. motorists will be instructed later what to do with old records. New A hooks begin Sept 22 outside the east coast. 17 eastern states begin Feb 9, 1945.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Areca
Lieut Barron Killed In Action In France August 17
First Lieutenant Jason H Barron 23 son of Mr and Mrs Ira R Barron Somerset Pa was killed in France on August 17 He belonged to Company C 110th Infantry 28th Division in General Patton's Third Army and had been fighting since shortly after D-Day Surviving sister Mrs W L Hankey East Franklin Street and brother in law KK QO Stoner Sharpsburg were noted as surviving relatives
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Jason H. Barron
Ira R. Barron
Somerset
France
110Th Infantry
George Patton
Third Army
W. L. Hankey
East Franklin Street
KK. QO. Stoner
Sharpsburg
Another Hitler Puppet Ousted In Balkans
Reports from London say Ante Pavelic the Croatian dictator was arrested and handed to Tito’s Partisans, part of a widening anti-German campaign in the Balkans as Red Army advances press Hungary toward exit from the war. The Moscow radio urges Hungarians to topple their Nazi government while Tito’s HQ says Yugoslavia fights alone with Allied air support.
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London
Balkans
Hitler
Europe
United States
Algiers
Ante Pavelic
Quisling
Croatia
Marshal Tito
Pavelic
Italy
Alexander
Yugoslavia
Marseille
Mussolini
Bulgaria
Greece
Hungary
Moscow
Red Army
Transylvania
National Liberation Army of
Nazi Air War Over Europe Reported Heavy Losses
Allied air forces claim downing of 130 Nazi planes in heavy fighting as Thunderbolts and Lightnings escort. Mosquitos hit Berlin and attacks target German land power with bombs and bullets amid widespread destruction. British bombers renew strikes on Le Havre while 16th century port areas burn under Halifaxes and Lancasters. Up to 3,000 Germans besieged at Le Havre by Canadian First Army. Also notes a local chicken and waffle supper in Keedysyville hosted by C. B. Church Ady for 50 cents.
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Rhineland
Berlin
le Havre
France
Take Census Of Foes Of Lewis At UMW Convention
Cincinnati Sept 11 Key figures opposing district self rule in the United Mine Workers conduct a private census among delegates arriving for the biennial convention Their aim is a 30 percent roll call to find 750 to 800 delegates ready to stand up The convention may draw about 2 500 delegates Edmunson Ray Edmundson leads the autonomy effort and is a Lewis rival for the UMW presidency though not the main battle The miners elect officers later by referendum in December.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Ray Edmundson
Lewis
Springfield
UMW
Edmundson
Reunion Plans For 313th Infantry Veterans In Baltimore
A score or more former members of the 313th Infantry, 79th Division A. E. F., are expected to attend the 26th annual reunion at Montfaucon Clubhouse on St. Paul Street in Baltimore on Saturday September 30. The unit included many Maryland boys from this county. Plans call for buffet lunch and entertainment as organizers push to preserve friendships from years past despite abnormal times.
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313Th Infantry
Montfaucon
St. Paul Street
Baltimore
313Th
Maryland
Saums Ad Promotes Jewelry Appraisal and Dinner
An old Saums ad at 21 Jonathan Street promotes appraising old gold for cash and selling a diamond ring. It also advertises a Roast Chicken Dinner at Emmanuel U B Church on September 13 14 with adult price 65 cents and children 30 cents.
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Saum’s
Jonathan St. Adv
Emmanuel U. B. Church
Summit and
Howard
Local service members send word from front and home
A roundup of names and notices from the area: Thomas H. Moore reports arrival in France with contact numbers. A/S Carrol Pryor in Bainbridge Naval Hospital seeks letters. Thomas B. Hagerman Jr. commissioned as second lieutenant after Fort Benning training with the 40th Battalion. Leona Jane Brewer stationed with Women Reservists in Washington replacements. Lt. William S. Fisher an England-based Flying Fortress pilot with a mission highlighted. Pvt. William C. Sixens at Camp Blanding reports weight gain and letters requested. Pvt. E. T. Heridge serves at Camp Rucker. Pvt. David T. McKee assigned to Willow Run to study aviation mechanics. Pvt. William H. Wilson III arrived in England and letters advised. Mrs. Arthur Smith notes brother Bruce Bingaman promoted to staff sergeant in France. address requests and public notices included.
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Thomas B. Hagerman, Jr
Thomas B. Hagerman
Hamilton Blvd
Army of the United
Hagerman
Hagerstown High School
University of Maryland
Leona Jane Brewer
Pant B. Brewer
Virginia Ave
Washington, D. C
Navy
Fairchild Airficraft Corp
C. & P. Telephone Co
Hunter College Annex
Pic
Jacob R. Brewer
Camp Shelby
Miss
Arthur Smith
Woodpoint
Bruce S. Bingaman
France
Sgt. Bingaman
Western Maryland Railroad
Mayflower Cab Company
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Commission of Forests and Parks
Hamilton Hotel
Goodyear
Balto, & Lorust Sts
General Ins
Agey
Dealers In Sound Insurance
Professional Arts
Arthur F. Detrow
Gen
Mer
Nenailtres
Baer Brothers Cord Storag Sas West Pos S
Sipaet
Prussia
Julia Elizabeth Roberts
Floyd Webster Roberts
Armstead Gardens
Harvey R
Angeline Mellett
Towson
Mary Emge
Loretta Blair
Arabella
Edna Mellott
Laura &. Shaw
Hancock
Ernest A. Mellott
A. S. Aa
Memoriam
Joan Stuller Ty Tae Feo Smithsbure
Itersbure
W. G. Turner
J. Ady
Saum's
Jonathan St. Ady
Washington Co
Yingling Auto Sales & Service
Pontiac
GMC
Frederick Street
Roberta Salberta
Newman's Packing House
Smithsburg
Jersey
Fair
Jonathan St
Ady
Lieut. Barron
W. C. T. U. Hall
Keedysyville
C. B. Church
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earle's
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
Termoneus
Evesent
Trea Catalox and Bulletin
Columbia
College M Funk
South Potomac Street
Balto, City
Summit Ave
General Acceptance Corporation
Jonathan Street
Hagerstown Industrial Loan
Phona
D. Farl Neikirs
Green Lantern
N. Potomac Street
Roy G. Reeder
Keedysville
Columbia College
M. Funk
Ill South Potomac Street
Multiple Listing Bureau
Jeremiah W. Barnford Groh
Wilhelm Thumma Motor Co
A. G. Crankleton Electric CO
Thomas H. Moore
George M. Moore
West Wilson Blvd
Carrol Pryor
Naval Hospital
Bainbridge
A/S
Bainbridge, Md
William S. Fisher
John R. Fisher
Fountain Beach Heights
England
Fisher
AAF
William C. Sixens
H. C. Sixens
West Washington Street
Camp
Pvt
E. T. Heridge
Air Corps
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Engineer Combat
David T. McKee
Dave McKee
Williamsport Rt. 2
2509Th Aaf
Willow Run
Ypsilanti
Fairchild Aircraft
William H. Wilson, III
William Wilson, Jr
West Side Avenue
North Mont Valla Avenue
Gerald R. Pal
Hagerstown Ice Co
Value Center Central Garage
QO. P. A
Value Center
Reichard
Antietam St
Baldwin Cafe
Sir Walter Scott
Consumers Credit Service
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Public Square
Fair-Green Acres
Fountain Head Golf Course
Model Homes, Inc
Man
North American Cement Corp
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