Registrants urged to seek productive work under draft rules
Local Exemption Board guidance outlines how the selective service law directs registrants to move from non productive occupations to productive roles or military service. Officials stress broad interpretation and emphasize individual adjustment before July 1, with later show cause hearings possible if idle or non productive work is found.
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Crowder
Exemption Board
Adjutant General
War Department
Local Board of Origin
Local Draft Board summons many men for entrainment to Camp Lee
The Local Board orders a large list of registrants to appear on Monday June 24 at 2 00 PM for entrainment for Camp Lee on Tuesday June 25 with 43 selections to be made. Names include John Russel Puffenberger Leland Reed Will Philip Mongold Claude Lee Cunningham William Eaton Albert Lankford Walters Charley Clyde Merica and many others across Virginia Maryland and New York.
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Camp Lee
John Russel Puffenberger
Monter Re
D. Va
Leland Reed Will
Harrisonburg
Philip Mongold
Dovesville
Claude Lee Cunningham
Lacey Spring
William Eaton
Belger
Albert Lankford Walters
Pittsburg
Charley Clyde Merica
Furnace
Melvin Harrison Michael
McGaheysville
John Clarence Via
Port Republic
Albert Beasley
Elkton
Benjamin Edward Morris
Island Ford
Albert Taylor
Spring Creek
Strother Washington Beam
North River
John Wm
Henry Webster
Wilmer Eugene Simmons
Peachy E. T. Armentrout
Keezer Town
Frank Miller Long
Huntington
Knights of Columbus War Funds Drive Totals Reach $200
Knights of Columbus workers report privately raised funds totaling 200 for war activities. They expect the total to reach 500 by next week’s close. Contributions may be left with J. J. Reilly or at L. H. Ott Drug Store. organizers seek broad citizen support.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights
J. J. Reilly
L. H. Ott
Miller resigns from War Savings Stamp Campaign panel
Dr. E. B. Miller sends a resignation letter to George E. B. Sipe, chair, stepping down as a member of the War Savings Stamp Campaign committee.
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Geo
Lawn Party at Bridgewater Mite Society
The Ladies Mite Society of Bridgewater M E Church announces a lawn party on Saturday night June 22. Everyone is invited to enjoy the evening event at the church grounds.
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Ladies Mite Society of
Bridgewater
M. E. Church
Summer Normal School in Virginia Sees Strong Enrollment
About 500 Normal students arrived for the Summer Normal term at a Virginia school, with enrollment likely to exceed 600 after all arrivals. Rockingham County leads, the full faculty expands classes to about 100, and weekly chapel features are planned with statewide and national speakers. War conditions may reduce enrollments as vacancies are filled by women entering the normal school.
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Virginia
Northwest Virginia
Rockingham County
Sanger
Chapel
John Myers
Sweeney Witts Named Head Chairman for P. fh
Sweeney Witts has accepted the position as head chairman for P. fh. He began duties yesterday and assists Mr. Good in farm surveying efforts.
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Sweeney” Witte
P. Fh *. Good
Witts
Mr. Good
Treasury certificates to mature October 24
The Treasury Department announced a $750 million issue of certificates of indebtedness to be offered June 25 as the first installment of a series preceding the fourth Lib by Loan. The certificates carry 4.875 percent interest and mature October 24. District allotments include Richmond at $26 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Richmond
Woman Applies for Passport to France in Harrisonburg
Miss Marie Bowles of Staunton applied for a passport through deputy clerk D. Wampler Barman. The request will be sent to Secretary of State Robert Lansing. Bowles, daughter of William A. Bowles, will work for the YMCA canteen in France and traveled from New York City to Harrisonburg for the filing.
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France
Marie Bowles
Staunton
D. Wampler Barman
United States Court
Robert Lansing
Y M.C.A
William A. Bowles
School For the Deaf and Blind
New York City
Harrisonburg
Sammi es in hun prisons by the war department list
The War Department announced an additional list of eighty four Americans held in German prison camps reported by the American Red Cross. Many names were previously listed as missing by General Pershing. The entry includes eight officers, three with French and English Flying Squadrons, among those in the latest dispatch. Lieutenant William H. Jenkins of Leesburg Virginia is named.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
War Department
General Pershing
William H. Jenkins
Leesburg
Notice to creditors of W. J. Gochenour Penn Laird Mills
Creditors and others with claims against the late W. J. Gochenour trading as the Penn Laird Mills are asked to contact executor Harry L. Gochenour regarding payment at once.
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W. J. Gochenour
Penn Laird Mills
Harry L. Gochenour
Absence Notice From George G Grattan Until June 24
ABSENT NOTICE 1 will be absent from my office until June 24. The notice is signed by George G. Grattan and dated June 18, 2021.
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George G. Grattan
Dr Lurty N Harris Commissioned Captain
Dr Lurty N Harris was notified yesterday that he had been commissioned a captain in the Medical Reserve Corps of the Army. He will report for duty soon. He is the son of the late Dr Frank L Harris, a prominent local dentist, who had practiced medicine with success in West Virginia. Harris had been visiting relatives here while awaiting the call.
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Lurty N. Harris
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Dr Harris
Frank L. Harris
West Virginia
Harris
Hawse Granted Bail After Federal Uniform Violation Charge
Fred Hawse, held on a federal charge for violating the protection of the uniform, was admitted to bail yesterday by Commissioner D. O. Dechert in the sum of 800 with I. Wenger as surety. The bond ensures his appearance for the November term of the U S District Court. The offense carries a fine up to 200 or six months imprisonment or both.
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Fred Hawse
D. O. Dechert
I. Wenger
United States District Court
Death of prominent Rockingham farmer Sheets in Wheat harvest
Sheets, a respected Rockingham County farmer and Harrisonburg area resident, died suddenly yesterday afternoon while helping harvest wheat on his son in law Howard Tutwiler’s farm near Weyers Cave. Surviving are his wife Miss Bryan, two daughters Mrs. Howard Tutwiler and Miss Edna Sheets, two sons Herbert and Victor, and two sisters. Funerals to be held at Keezeltown after services at his Mount Crawford residence.
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Maijah
Sheets
Rockingham County
Howard Tutwiler
Weyers Cave
Mount Crawford
Mr. Sheets
Strother Sheets
Keezeltown
Harrisonburg
Nest of Owls
Miss Bryan
Dayton
Hdna Sheets
Herbert Sheets
Joliet
Victor Sheets
Louisiana Senate Approves Woman Suffrage Amendment
The Louisiana Senate votes 29 to 7 to approve a constitutional amendment granting women suffrage, pending voter ratification in the next fall election. The House earlier passed the measure 8 to 22, exceeding the required majority.
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Baton Rouge
Lousiana Senate
Louisiana
House
Administrator's Notice for Creditors of Josiah Landes
Creditors of Josiah Landes deceased are directed to present properly verified claims for payment to H. W. Bertram, Administrator.
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Josiah Landes
H. W. Bertram
Absence Notice From Ward Gwank Attorney
Attorney Ward Gwank announces absence from June 19 to July 1 and will be out of the office. Contact details unavailable in the notice.
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Ward Gwank Atty
Bear killed by three citizens near Ottobine weighs 450 pounds
Three men J Robert Long Samuel Heitzel and Mr Thuma tracked a wounded bear from Briary Branch to Tuma and Longs camp. Long and Heitzel dodged the animal then Thuma used an axe to finish it. The bear weighed about four hundred fifty pounds and meat was shared among the hunters. The head goes to Heitzel with a promise to eat it if Long fills the bear.
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Tuma
Long
Robert Long
Mr. Long
Kit
J. Robert Long
Samuel Heitzel
Mr. Thuma
Bear
Heitzel
Mr. Bear
Heltzel
Ottobine
Red Cross
Public Health Lecture in Staunton Tonight
Dr L Tumaden of the U S Public Health Service speaks on various public health topics at the Gypsy Smith Tabernacle Staunton this evening at 8 PM. Sent by Surgeon General Rupert Blue to educate the public as physicians join the colors. A record crowd is desired for this rare medical profession event.
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L. Tumaden
U. & Public Health Service
Gypsy Smith Tabernacle
Staunton
At & P.M
Trumeden
Rupert Blue
Local Families Report Sons Safe in France
Mr and Mrs Richard Welsh of this city received notice yesterday that their son W P Welsh has arrived in France with the colors. Mr and Mrs J L McDorman also received word their son J McDorman is safe in France with the forces.
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Richard Welsh
France
W. P. Welsh
J. L. McDorman
J. McDorman
Car of Car Corn Prices Hit 3.19 Per Barrel at Day
On track at Dayton Virginia authorities urge prompt arrival for sale of carload corn price set at 3.19 dollars per barrel. JH Weppager reports.
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Dayton
JH Weppager
Wanted Colored Youth for Janitor Work
Classified notice seeks a colored youth aged 17 or 18 to perform janitorial duties at the News-Record office. Applicants instructed to apply in person.
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News-Record Office
Italian Ambassador Calls On Secretary Baker Discussing War Aid
Washington June 18 Italian Ambassador Count V Macchidi Cellers met Secretary Baker with no public announcement. The talks reportedly touched on War Department plans to send American troops to Italy and the broader aim of presenting a united Allied front against Germany and Austria. The piece notes transportation and supply limits govern any force deployment and stresses U S commitment to shared victory.
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Washington
V. Macchidi Cellers
Baker
War Department
Italy
Germany
Austria
France
Foch
United States
Conference of State Debt Commission Called
Richmond June 18.4 Governor Cornwell of West Virginia called a conference of the Virginia State Debt Commission to settle the state debt of many millions at White Sulphur Springs on a date convenient to both parties. The aim is to devise funds to satisfy the debt largely held by New York and Baltimore buyers, with the state to receive about 100000 while bond holders take the balance.
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Richmond
Cornwell
West Virginia
Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Supreme Court
New York
Baltimore
Fire destroys Illinois Walnut Plant in East St. Louis
A large government gun stock plant in East St. Louis operated by the Illinois Walnut Co. was destroyed by fire. Investigators believe multiple ignition points indicate possible incendiary origin. The incident occurred June 14 as reported from Louis.
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Associated Press
Louis
Illinois Walnut Plant Co
East St. Louis
Wise's Department Store New Weave Materials
Wise's introduces a fresh line of plain and fancy weave fabrics for white wash skirts. The colorful offerings promise updated styles and durable textures for summer wardrobes.
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WISES
Austrian Drive Stalled by Allied Troops
Allied forces halt the Austrian advance along the Piave and Montello sectors as Italians, British, French troops repulse attacks from Asiago to Capo Sile. Reports claim 20,000 Austrian prisoners and 120 captured guns, with heavy losses on both sides and continued fighting along the Piave front.
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Italy
Cadorna
Julian Alpe
Piave River
Venetia
Venetian Alps
Alps
Asiago
Piave
Pames
Adriatic Sea
Montello
Zenson Loop
Provmalta
Capo Sile
Venice
Monteto
Candela
Vienna
Moentello
Austrian War Office
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William Burnam Stoneberger
Elk
Ishmael Robert Brady
Fulks
Joseph Cromer Lee
Lynville
Preston Rexrode
Millard
Hensell Sowers
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Genoa
Emery Dorman
Clarence Edward Simmers
Linville
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Edge
Benjamin Long
Washington Ge
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John Franklin Bowman
Timberville
Jesse Lewis Mundy
Grottoes
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James Madison Kniceley
Herbert David Garber
Akron
Obie Wilson Armentrout
Harry Garvin Canter
Andrew Josiah Cram
Crawford Herbert Eugene Gardner
Altimore
Samuel Wolfe
Herbert Neff Hawkins
Harrison Burg
Ott Russell Emechler
Kernstown
Howard Floyd Reedy
Hubert C. Gordon
Harriston
Herbert Lago Stickley
Charles Archie Johnson
Rufus Edgar Heatwole
Charles Patrick Via
John Richard Derver
John Peter Crimes
Lloyd Lee Baugher
Swift Run
Leslie Kirk Ford
Crawford Wilbur Thomas Reamer
Ohio
Priest Harmon Harvey
Robert Franklin Andrick
Russell D. Hosaflook
Hopewell
Miller
Sweeney” Witts Working
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DR. Lurty N Harris
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Senate
the Associated Press
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Tures
Myny
Briary Branch
Treary
Seg. Baker
Conference OF State Debt Commission
Zensen
Coneghiano
Rockingham
National Bank
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