Navy Flier Killed In Crash Near Berkeley Springs
A United States Navy pilot died when his TBF crashed in a field near Route 9 five miles east of Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Civilian James Porterfield of Martinsburg WV escaped unhurt as the wreckage drew about 400 spectators. Authorities removed the body to Hunter funeral home after notification at Bolling Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Great Capon Bridge
Route 9
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Fier
James Porterfield
Martinsburg
L. L. Gunn
West Virginia
Porterfield
Gunn
Navy
Sideling Mountain
Bolling Field
Paul Munson
Wropper Gunn
Hunter Funeral Home
Rationed Motorists Now Get Extra Gasoline Mileage
Nationwide report shows rationed car owners fleets and riders saving gasoline up to 30 percent by installing Vacu matic a fully automatic carburetor device. It requires no regulation and installation takes ten minutes. Contacts Vacu Matic Co Wisconsin for details and penny postcard replies.
Harrisburg Squadron Base Seen In Flight Wreck Report
Harrisburg, Pa home base of the squadron of planes reported to be on a routine flight. Navy crews arrived to salvage the wrecked plane. The Navy Department requested that the name of the dead flier be withheld until next of kin was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Navy
Navy Department
Service News From Fort Dix to France
Soldiers including S/Sgt. Robert L. Semler and Sgt. Mason Bell return to the United States for reassignment at Redistribution Station No. 3 in Miami Beach and Fort Lewis. Semler, a Flying Fortress gunner in Europe for 11 months, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Bell completed a clerks’ course for overseas hospital units and made the honor roll. Private Samuel E. H. Pruett is stationed at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, while Pfc Willis A. Alterderfer Jr. has arrived in France, sending letters home about life there.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Robert L. Semier
Hagerstown
Continental United States
Army Air Forces
AAF
United States
Semler
L. E. Semler
West Wilson Boulevard
Pauline Frances Semler
Albert M
Mason) Bell
Army Service Forces ‘Training Center
Fort Lewis
Washington
Bell
Albert M. Bell
Co. A
153Rd Medical Training Battalion
Samuel EH. Pruett
G. Pruett
Highland Way
Camp Wheeler
Willis Altenderfer
Park
Pfc
Sjr
France
Fire Prevention Week Urges Maryland Farmers Involvement
College Park Maryland September 25 fire prevention week set for October 7 to 14. University of Maryland Extension Service officials report over 40000 farm buildings damaged or destroyed by fire last year with most blazes preventable urging farmer participation.
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College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
Wacs Recruited From This Section For Duty At Newton Baker Army Hospital
At Newton D Baker General Hospital near Martinsburg W Va a vital need exists for more Women of the Army Corps. Captain Juanita Webber commands about forty WACs in roles from chauffeur to medical technician. Notable staff include Lt Frances Robinson and Lt R C Henry with several named specialists and volunteers, all serving to return veterans to civilian life through ophthalmologic and plastic burn care and other duties.
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Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Army Corps
Juanita Webber
WAC
E. C. Cook
Col. Poore
Okmulgee
Okla
Capt
Webber
Texastate College
Oklahoma University
WAC O. C. S
General Hospital
Frances D. Robinson
R. C. Henry
Pfe
Mildred Schenkat
Baraboo
Wis
Women’s Army Corps
Col. Cook
Petite Pvt
Frances Akins
Roanoke
Ala
Bas & Yen
Sle
Gertrude Prascher
Limburgh
L. L
Gladys Kirby
Columbus
Ohio
Jeanne Alexander
Willie Joyce
Louisville
Pvt
Joyce
Edna Maynard
Ofams
Steve Lisake
Bell Valley
Hagerstown
Paul B. Watlington
First Baptist Church
Sgc
Maynard
Marshall College
Huntington
Women's Army
Set
Jan Gormsey
Hospital
Baker’s
Baker
Beverly Hills
Calif
Columbia Studios
Jan
Army Air Corps
Sweden
Mayrard
Norma Jean Vadebencoer
Manistie
Mich
Women’s Army
Nancy Gillapsie
Winchester
WAU
Gladys Liles
Liles
Henry
Great Hagerstown Fair Closes After Strong Showing
The 1944 Great Hagerstown Fair ended at midnight Saturday with ideal weather and large crowds, especially school groups. Exhibits in 4-H and household divisions were judged by Miss Maude Bean from the University of Maryland Extension Service, with numerous first and second place awards across baking, canning, vegetables, jams, jellies, meats, and home furnishings, as exhibitors prepared to move to the next event in Frederick.
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Frederick
Maude Bean
University of Maryland Extension Service
Eat
Doris Clopper
Nancy Cunningham
Virginia Mosier
Luella Rice
Vivian Yeakle
Vivian
Yeakle
Nelda Marshall
Dorothy Jane Martin
Mildred Brandenburg
Evalyn Besley
Betty
Patsy Sheeley
Lucy Henninger
Betty Mae Baker
Imogene Sensenbaugh
Joyce Bloom
Lois Exline
Hedwig Heinemann
Phyllis Lehman
Thuka Vivian Yeakle
Joyce Bloers
Joyce Broom
Kathleen Good
Beth Norris
Martha Newart
Jeannette Besley
M. DeHart
Mary S. Rinehart
Nelda Marshal
Vallora Mae Shives
Ruby Hover
Vivien
Yeakie
Martha Telfart
Kathieen Good
Ueddie Heinemann
Jet
Ruby Hoyermale
Martha McHart
Betty and
Pa Sheeley
Ind
Betty Vantz
Bury
S Clopper
Peach
Tamata
Made of Scraps pattern offers knitted mittens by size
Made of Scraps by Alice Brooks provides four mitten sizes 4 6 8 or 10 years with colorful scraps and easy instruction. Pattern 7267 includes directions for the four sizes and pairs with a needlework motif book. Cost fifteen cents each, plus a 32 page Needlework Book for fifteen cents more, featuring embroidery and home decor designs.
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Alice Brooks
Hagerstowt Daily Mall
Tousehola Arts Dept
Wylith St
New York
N. X
Paroles Granted To Inmates Of State Penal Institutions
Governor O Conor approved twenty paroles to state inmates including three to men entering the armed forces. Herman Moser reports parole numbers have risen since Pearl Harbor due to manpower needs. At July end Maryland had 605 parolees, with 146 entering service, 210 allowed to serve after sentence commutations, and 185 sent to farms or food industries.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
Herman M. Moser
Pearl Harbor
Moser
U.S
Parole Board Sees No Sharp Rise in Violations
The parole director noted no large increase in parole violations despite more parolees. He cited urging of sentimentalists for pardons and said many offenders will require parole officers for civilian life readjustment.
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Naval Flier
Arthur Dorsey
Gar. N. Locust & Randolph
Liam M. Hofman
Fort Dix, N. J
Newton Baker Army Hospital
Bulgaria
Jan Gormley
AiSe
Nevada
Mark Twain
Mark
Twain
America
Americans
Pilsner
The
Old Reading Brewery
Sincse
Reading
Pennsylvan
Leiter Brothers
Vivian Yeukler Jaing
Tedwig Meinemann
Claris Shirley
Lois Exlme
Fray Grove
Nancy Hahne
Doris Exline
Anna Mae Miles
Dorig Clopper
Jeannette Smith
Mary Becher
Goldie Good
Josephine Good
Iain
Nathices Good
Nancy_ Cunningham
Nancy Larimore
Donis Lanehart
Doris Extine
Evalyn Smith
Joyce Palmer
Eleanor Purdy
Doris Clapper
Margaret Larimore
Marlene Snyder
Freda Rice
Kline Krow
Benevola
Ai Barnae
Norwich
Pico
Epses
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Cloverdale Spring Company
Newville, Pa
Johnson
RED Cross
Johnson& Johnson
Municipal Electric
A. Wornar
Stos
Jerome Cowan
Faye Emerson
Charles Lang
Eleanor Parker
Irene Dunne
KC Oic
Mona Maris
Soya Time Magazine
Bing
Lars
Tien Brown
Jean Heather Fing
Bing's
Barry Htzgerald
Frank McHugh
Porter Halls
Fortonio
Bonanova
Rise Stevens
Leo McCarey
DeSylira
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