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were planning TO spend the day
downtown.
TRAFFIC ON Woodward ave.
nue. was almost at a standstill
whistles and horns we're blowing
nass waving. people laughing and
shouting. Very much in evidence
were two Fords painted various
signs such as VI Day" The War
Is Over" Dragging along behind
the cars were large cans and junk
labeled The Jap Fleet"
There was also a grey car with
w Day painted in red. white
and blue letters and an effigy of
Hirohito slung across the roof,
spread with something resembling
blood.
One jubilant woman was kissing
every uniformed man who passed
Another climbed upon the ship at
Csmpust Martius where she
danced and played the harmonicd.
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IN FRONT OF the city hall citi-
zens had gathered around a sound
truck and were singing joyfully.
Servicemen were the recipients Of
many amerous displays by over
joyed women.
Standing in the doorway Of one
OF the stores was a young woman.
smiling wistfully, tears. appeared
in her eyes as she watched the
crowd milling about. She seemed
alone. somehow, in spite OF the
many people passing.
my sweetheart was lost In
action" she explained, but think
how many women are happy
about this news because their
husbands, brothers. sons and
sweethearts are over there. I'm
glad it's over"
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police prisoner until her examina-
ton, which Judge Van Zile set
for Aug. %.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-18
Gary Teachers Plan
Infer-RaciaI Confab

GARY - Plans for the Gary
Teachers Inter-cultural conference
to be held August 1924 are rapidly
taking form. and several outstand-
ing speakers have agreed to par
ticipste.
Three members OF the bureau
staff and six guest speakers will
be available for consultation. All
sessions will be held at Emerson
school
Colored committee members are:
Mrs. Pocahontss Brown OF Roose-
welt school and Nathaniel Ssyles
of East Pulaski
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-08-18

Cpl. Abram Weems of Hunt
street. husband of Pauline
Weems. the former Pauline
Browning. wishes TO thank his
family and his many friends
for their gifts and letterwrit-
ing. He is now in France and
has been overseas for sixteen
months having entered the
service October z. l943.
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Hantord project. approximately
10000 for the Clinton project and
approximately 5000 for all the
other paris Of the Manhattan Dis
trict activity as II was referred 70
by the Army.
The new and mighty weapon.
which even It's creators fear,
sounded the death knell Of the
japanese conquest Of the world.
II brought swift and complete
destruction 10 two major Jap
anese cities within the period Of
q week and caused the japanese
10 reconsider their highly vaunt.
ed boast Of national Hara-Kiri.
THE BOMB, referred to by the
japanese as only new type mis-
sic" destroyed go per cent OF Hiro-
shims and later almost total,
destroyed the great japanese port
Of Nagssaki.
So potent was the weapon used
against Nagasaki that officials de-
clared that the bomb which had
created so much havoc in Hiro-
shima was already obsolete.
Experts. discussing the power OF
the weapon that hit Hiroshima.
said that such a bomb striking the
Battery in New York Harbor,
would kill or MAIN all life as far
away as the Polo Grounds at
l55th street.
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Vealed that the
night Waterman
had been stab
bed ( ro u & h
the heart be-
fore the crash.
Miss Z v a n S
later told po-
lice that she had
stabbed r G d d
during an ar
argu m ent in
his car over
$3.50. Appear
ing in court
r oem without
defense coun-
sci. Miss Evans
is being held a
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were planning TO spend the day
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HEARING THE SCREAMS, he
crossed the street to find that a
group OF hysterical women were
trying vainly to open a door With
his steel-capped heels he kicked in
the door and entered TO help some
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Missionaries In
Philippines Safe

The Religious Telescope, official
organ of the United Brethren
Church, gives encouraging informa-
ton regarding that denominations
missionaries since the recapture by
Allied forces of Manila in the Philip
pines.
The Foreign Mission Board has re-
ceived word that five United Breth-
rem Missionaries, in Manila at the
time of its fall, have been liberated,
along with other American subjects.
These are DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Wild
does, Rev. Carl B. Eschbach, Miss
Harriet Raymond and Mrs. E. J. Nag
ell.
Information, the Telescope says, is
yet vague and limited, but assurance
has been received that the other
members of the staff-Reverend
Nagel and the Misses Myrtle Met
zger and, Lottie Spessard- ARE safe
and well also. Miss Spessard, who
had not been heard from for several
years, was formerly a resident of
Chewsville
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
The Red Cross In
The Philippines

American Red Cross field men
moved into the Philippines with our
troops on invasion day, and hard on
their heels came such familiar Red
Cross installations as canteens in the
forward areas, then regular clubs
back of the lines. Less than 10 days
after the first landing, 10 tons of Red
Cross supplies were on hand to pro
vide the men with refreshments and
comfort articles.
The first American Red Cross club
opened in the Philippines was the
Quezon Club at Tacloban, capital of
Leyte. More than 5000 American
and Filipino troops thronged the club
on opening day, three weeks after
the beginning of the invasion.
Just how effective the Red Cross
communications are under stress was
shown when a soldier landing with
the second wave was greeted hy sn
American Red Cross field man WI h
the news he had just become a faith
er. Mother and child, some 5000
miles away, were doing fine.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
A County Boys Home
From Overseas

Four county boys, three from Ha-
gerstown and one from Smithsburg,
are enjoying furloughs at their
homes, after extensive service over
seas. They are:
S/Sgt. Gerald r. Palmer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell M. Palmer,
Route 2, Smithsburg, home after
seven months service in the Euro
pean Theater of Operations with the
Air Corps.
Pfc. Theodore F. Peters, whose
home is at 80 West Church street,
home after AZ months service in the
Asiatic Theater of Operations.
Sgt. Richard L. Slime, husband of
Mrs. Hilda E. Slime, 874 Highland
Way, and son of Mr.. G. L. Slime, 218
Hager street, home after Is months
service in the European, North AT
RIGA Theater of Operations with the
Army Air Forces.
Pfc franklin E. Stull, whose home
is at 122 Clarkson avenue, home
after 20 months service in the Euro
pean Theater of Operations with the
Infantry.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
By S/Sgt. John H. Kiser

By S/Sgt John H. Kiser
AT AN AIR DEPOT OF THE AAF
SERVICE COMMAND IN ITALY
One of the soldiers that has chosen
to spend part of his leisure time
entertaining members of this install
lation is Sgt. Stanley L. Kretsinger,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Kretsinger,
2415 Virginia avenue. He is shown
here as he plays a solo portion of
one of their "hot" numbers.
During the leisure hours that some
of the soldiers have, many methods
and means of relaxation and recre-
alton are chosen. Some read, some
write, some go to movies and others
organize orchestras in order that
they can get together to play good
music for their fellow members and
other groups Oftentimes it is quite
difficult to get these instruments as
there just do not seem to be any in
this country that can be purchased.
Many of the men have them sent
from home-others get them through
the Special Service Office and few
buy Italian instruments.
Sergeant Kretsinger is one of the
soldiers serving overseas that is
playing in a squadron orchestra that
was recently organized. During his
civilian life he graduated from the
Hagerstown High Schol and then
was employed as an aircraft in
spector by the Fairchild Aircraft
Division. Entering the Army in Jan
uary 1943 at Baltimore he was sent
to Chicago, Illinois, and then to Pat
terson Field, Ohio, where he Joined
his present outfit, a Repair Squadron
of the Air Service Command. In
August l943 the group left for for
eign service and landed in North
Africa. After spending some time in
depot there they moved on to Italy,
where Sgt Kretsinger is now an air
craft inspector on all types of air.
craft that come in for repairs. Even
though his duties require him to
spend many hours on the job he,
and other members of the squadron
band, often find time to entertain
groups with their popular music.
Besides wearing the Good Conduct
Ribbon he is also eligible to wear the
Mediterranean Theater of Opera
tons Ribbons with two Bronze Stars.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22

Announcement was made last
week in the Baltimore Catholic
Review, of the elevation of the Rev.
erend Francis j. Leary, beloved pas
tor of st. Mary's Catholic Church in
Hagerstown, to Domestic Prelate of
the Papel House, with the title of
Right Reverend Monsignor The
signal honor was conferred on
Father Leary by Pope Plus XII, on
the recommendation of Most Rev.
erend Michael ]. Curley, Archbishop
of Baltimore and Washington.
Monsignor Leary is out of the city
at present, recuperating from re-
cent illness, but is expected to re-
turn within the next few days. The
elevation to Domestic Prelate does
not mean that he will leave his pas
torate here.
Monsignor Leary, after having
served as a chaplain in World War
I, spent thirteen years at st. AIMS
Parish, Baltimore, before being
named chaplain in charge Of Mary
land c. C. C. camps. He came to
Hagerstown as pastor of St. Mary's
six years ago and has endeared
himself during this brief period not
only to his congregation but to the
community as a whole,
A brother of Monsignor Leary,
Rev Joseph j. Leary, archdiocesan
director of the League of the Little
Flower, and Rev. John H. Ecken-
rode, former assistant pastor of st.
Mary's here, also were among those
elevated to Monsignor.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Couple Celebrate
Silver Wedding

Celebrating their 25th wedding an
niversary, Mr.. and Mrs. Allan J.
Beard, City Farm, gave dinner for
their family and friends on Wednes-
day evening, February IA.
Ten of the twelve Beard children,
Helen, Betty, Jack, Don, Charles,
Leotia, Johnny, Joyce Nell and Ed
die were present, but two sons, 81
Sgt. William A. Beard, who is sta
toned at Camp Maxey, Tex, and
S/Sgt. Robert D. Beard who is some
where in England with the Eighth
Airforce, were unable to attend.
Others present for the occasion
were: Mayor Richard Sweeney, DR..
w. James Sullivan, Clyde Stouffer,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Beard, Mr.. and
Mrs Harry. C. Main, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Settles, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cushen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Will
bur Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd COT
felt, Mr.. and Mrs. William Buzzard,
Mrs. Ethel Hose, Miss Ethel Weaver,
Mrs. Frank German, Mrs. Grace
Keefauver, Mrs. Vivian Turner, Mrs.
William Beard, Mrs. Robert D.
Beard, Miss Susie Poffenberger, Miss
Elizabeth Buzzard and Harold Gear
| hart.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
DURELY
i Official
By BALLOT BOX

Close to six hundred Washington
County Republicans, with a sprink-
ling of out-of-town visitors, sat
down to a sumptuous repast at the
annual Lincoln Day Banquet last
week and, in addition to the des-
sert served with the meal, they had
plenty of added Sweets" during the
speeches that followed.
Seated at the head table with H.
L. Mills, president of the Mems Re
publican Club, who presided, were
all the County Republican digni-
taries, officials of the various Re
publican organizations, (men's and
women's); Congressman ]. Glenn
Beall, from the Sixth District, who
introduced the guest speaker, Con-
gresham Karl E. Mundt from South
Dakota; and the Republican slate
for the city election, headed by
mayoralty candidate John Dunn
Mr.. Mills, in his Introductory re-
marks, started the ball rolling when
he said that here in Washington
County, we weren't worrying about
the couple of inches the Washington
Bureaucrats had already ordeicd
Topped off our shirttails. What we
are worrying about" said H. L., sis
whether they are going to leave Us
with any shirts at all"
Then Congressman Mundt showed
the ball along a little. further in THE
direction that everyone present
wanted it to roll, by telling his audi
ence that, back in South Dakota they
had lost their shirts long ago. 'Now, u
said the Congressman, what is
worrying us is whether we are going
to lose our pants as we'll"
Every reference to "Hagerstown's
new mayor and council" brought
loud and continued applause and, il
the Hagerstown voters in the audi
ence work as hard during the cleo
ton campaign as they applauded
last Thursday night, then we are
going to have a right, merry city
election.
And talking about the city cleo
ton, which is only a few weeks
away, 1 wonder when the campaign
is really going to get under way Sc
~ 4La,, IL
nouncements of thte candidates, and
a sly dig at Mayor Sweeney by the
Morning Herald, every now and
again, the contest is about as dead
as .doornail.
even turned and asked Harvey
if he had heard anything, but his
answer was: CITY election! when is
it and whose running?"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
HAGERSTOWN OFFICER
HAS BEEN PROMOTED

SAN FRANCISCO, CALF, Feb. 81,
1915. Announcement of the promo
ton of ]. r. Messersmith to the rank
of full Colonel has just been made at
headquarters of the San Francisco
Port of Embarkation, Fort Mason,
where he is Director of the Trans
portation Division.
A member of the Regular Army,
Colonel Messersmith was graduated
at the United States Military AGA
denny, West Point, in 1898. He is a
son of j. w. Messersmith, 425 Sum-
nit avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Colonel and Mrs. Lucille) Messer-
smith make their home at Fort Mas
on.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Hats Off To These Two Boys

Hats off to Nathan Richard Souders and Mrs
N. j Souders 416 Fremont Street.
These two boys given honorable medical discharges from
the Armed ForeNahan from the Army Air Forces and Richard
from the u S. Navybu they just refused to discharged
They set about the task of curing the disabilities that caused their
discharges having accomplished this they both enlisted
in the U. Maritime Service
Today, Nathan stationed in Baltimore waiting ship
and Richard the Middle East being Palestine the
last time his parents heard from him.
Congratulations boys deserve all the credit in the world
P. S. Friends wishing write Nathan Richard may
obtain the addresses from their The number
is 3779-W
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Hagerstown. They have achieved
this honor by making a "B" average.
NO. 2 FOR JUDY

Judy Garland, 22-year-old Holly
wood singing star, whose divorce
to Dave Rose will become final in
June, has announced that she will
marry her film director, Vincent
Minnelli, 80, this fall. It will be
Judys second marriage, but the first
one for Minnelli.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Does This Concern You?

Last week. this advised that effective March all sample
bendependen being
and that all unpaid subscriptions days. would
be discontinued also.
that notice.
few of those receiving sample
But still % be hea
So sample would like
scber just fill in the your check cash.
postal the Gobendependent
office at 113 West Washington
subscriber and subscription (you
ceved notice if Isl your check postal
note, bring
THANK YOU.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
COUNTY STUDENTS ON
COLLEGE DEANS LIST

Four students from Washington
County, now attending Western
Maryland College, Westminster,
have attained the Deans List for the
first semester of the school year
1944-45.
They are: Bertha Britner, Will
Transport; Louise Willis, Margaret
Geary, and Shirley Snyder, all Of
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22

MIAMI BEACH FLAS/Sgt Aonzie r. of Mr. and Mrs
Allen Wiamspo Md, exercising his
leg AAF Convaescent Hospital
Miami District the wathful PFC Mddown,
physic- therapis at the hospital
An BIZ Flying Fortress with the Eighth Air
Force England KEGS combat tour interrupted his second
mission while his of radng Regansfeld
Germany January 1914 Just his Fort its target the plane
hit aircraft sustained
of his right tibia for which he the Purple Heart
The Wiamspo graduated
left his with M. Moler nc Hagerstown, the
AAF August AeEzie Kees
g. Wiliamspork
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
LOCAL BOY SAFE

Among the prisoners of war iber-
ated on Luzon by General Mac
Arthur's forces was Hagerstown
soldier, Staff Sgt. Edward T. Miller,
who had served in the Army for Is
years.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22

Pfc. Raymond E. Snyder, %, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Snyder, 536
Ridge avenue, and husband of Mrs.
Louise V. Snyder, Boonsboro, was
killed in action in Germany on Feb
rUary 5.
Pfc. Snyder entered the Service
in March, 1913, taking his training
at Camp Butner, N. c., and Camp
Pickett, Va, before being sent over
seas as an engineer in October, 1914.
Educated in the local schools, he
was formerly employed at Fairchild
Aircraft. He was a member of the
Christ's Reformed Church.
Continued on Page 81
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-02-22
Local and County
War Casualties

During the past week the, follow
ing local and county war casualties
have been reported
Killed In Action
Pvt Albert Carson Shelton, 10, the
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Shelton, Fairplay, was killed in act
ion in Germany on February 8. He
had been in the Armed Forces just
six months.
Educated at the Fairplay school
and at South Potomac Junior High
School, Private Shelton was an en-
ploye of the Beachley Furniture
Company before entering the Serv-
ice. He was a member of the Young
Mems Bible Class at the Bakersville
Lutheran Church.
Surviving, besides his parents, are
two sisters, Louise E. and Mary
Jane Shelton, both at home.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-12-21

ing the world greatly needed the
revelation OF God and the teaching
OF the Master.
Isaiah foreshadowed the fulfill
ment OF David's kingdom, not as
kingdom such as David ruled.
but as the heavenly kingdom. the
spiritual empire that should have
no end.
Luke writes of the angels proph-
ecy TO Mary of the Child's com
ing and His greatness. His name
would be Jesus. a later form OF
Joshua. meaning Savior The Son
of the Most High. he would reign
over the house OF Jacob forever
Mary's question implied that she
found the wondrous tidings mysti-
fying. the angel told her that Eliza
beth in old age would bring forth
a son-the great forerunner o.
Jesus - and added that mo word
from God shall be void of power.
Then said Mary Behold the hand-
maiden OF the Lord: be it unto me
according to thy word.
Consider now how the coming OF
Jesus exalted Mary and has exalt-
ed womankind. children. and the
home. And as we approach the
Christmas season. with thanksgiy-
ing that il will be much better
than the last, let us think again
of what the coming OF Jesus has
brought to the world. and dedicate
ourselves anew with hope and zeal
10 the blessed work of spreading
the JOY of His coming as far as
our hands can reach.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-12-21
By KATHERINE HUPFEL

hearts OF the common people the
desire for enduring peace is strong
II now every man would for
give his brother for the sins OF
the past and each would treat the
other fairly the whole world
would be a happier and better place
10 live in. There are no vic
tors in war. for not one OF us is
better because OF IL. Now. more
than ever before. the people OF all
the Main Streets in America have
come 10 realize this and with
the dawn OF Christmas morning
each OF us can give new life to the
ancient message the wise men re-
ceived by putting into practice the
principle of peace and good viii
toward men until az last II becomes
way of life that spreads like
glad-tidings. from a humble be-
ginning throughout the world.
A Main Street mstron, who
was taking a drive in the eoun-
try recently, decided to stop at a
dairy and get some milk.
When a eolored helper brought Il
out. the matron eyed the bottles
sharply. There's no cream
on the top Of these bottles" she
declared. The black boy
looked worried, then his face
broke into a grin. well. 'um,'
he explained, "us fills 'em so
full dey amt no room TO cream"
A group of Main Street friends
was discussing prayer recently e.
and why the prayers Of some per
sons were answered while others
seemed words lost on the empty
air. Ask and ye shall receive.
has been promised TO mankind. but
not many have stopped to think
what that really means
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-12-21

whim. selfish desire. a foolish
wish. are often phrased as prayers
but these things are as unworthy
OF attention as the crying of
spoiled child. II the child,
grown TO manhood. should say to
It's father-'I have need OF thing
not for myself alone. but that the
lives OF others which touch mine
may be bettered also" this would
be a vastly different form OF re-
quest. In the same attitude a
prayer must be directed TO the di-
vine Father. whether 1t be for
health. wisdom or betterment OF
environment A true prayer. We
are told by one OF the worlds
greatest philosophers. is never
based on selfishness And only
true prayer is worthy of consid-
Grafton.
Seen while driving into the set
ting sun from Main Street late
one afternoon. a hare OF
dust hung over the countryside
like a chiffon veil settling over
the earth. II obscured all
objects beneath it's folds, but
from above the low hanging veil
protruded the tops Of mesquite
trees, their lacy branches like
fiiaqree fans floating on a sea
OF siIver-pray. .. a fancifuI
scene Of beauty created by dust
and desert and sun.
Often. the old tom cat belonging
TO a Main Street couple. was al
lowed 10 accompany them In the
car. but Thursday was different
they were in hurry. :. ;. Old Tom
didn't know this. of course. and
was indignant when the door was
slammed in his face. He sat
for a moment regarding the bar
rier. In which even the glass win
dow was closed. then he dis
appeared beneath the car. :. The
window on the other side was open
and suddenly there was a flash as
old Tom catapulted himself
through. curled up on his owners
lap and began TO purr. Who
says animals don't think-huh?
See you next week. on Main
Street-adios.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-12-21

L. all the homes that csuster
about Main Street there will be a
> tier feeling this Christmas.
Even in those 20 which loved ones
wiil not return there will be graft
tude that the war Is over and that
others boys are out Of II. The
service flags with their stars will
b. replaced In many windows BY
holly wreaths that send forth their
brave message OF cheer. =.
Peace on earth. good will toward
men" In the little homes this
message will be sincere. for in the
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-12-21
Six
- Inch
ka Sermon S',nrn
I REV. ROBERT H. HARPER I

I REV. ROBERT n. HARPER 7
Exaltino Christ In the Life OF
the Nation.
Lesson for December IS: Isaiah
e:2-3, 6-7; Luke 1868.
Memory Selection: Isaiah go.
Light has always been associat-
ed with life. from Creation 10 the
present. The Greeks regarded their
supreme god. Zeus. as the light
giver. Jesus came as the Light of
the World. In the moral darkness
prevalent at the time OF His com
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-09-29
N. c. HOG MARKETS

RALEIGH, Sept. 28.-R)-Nc-
DA-Hog markets active and
steady with tops of 1855 at Gin
ton and Rocky Mount and 14.85
at Richmond.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-09-29

DAIRY PRODUCTS
CHICAGO, Sept. 28-(P)eButter,
firm; receipts 340,929. Eggs. re-
ceipts 8, TAB; firm.