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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1941

Page

2

Mechanics Class At Stephens City In Virginia

In Stephens City Virginia a county program enrolls 23 out of school youths in a seven week Defense mechanics class supervised by Fred Dobbins agriculture instructor and taught by Clevenger of Valley Service. The group meets five nights a week for three hours learning tractor truck and automobile motor basics. Participants include Burl Baker Charles Bauserman Morris Boyer Kenneth Boyer Robert Burch Nelson Carpenter Clarence Cather Fred Dodson Robert DuBrueler Kenneth Headley Keith Judy Kenneth Layman Leo Lewis Albert Messick Nora Gregory Ferman Perry Clifton Perry George Ritter John Sandy Melvin Sandy Leona Wright and Harry Garrett.

Robert B. A Clayton Burch Nelson Carpenter Clarence Cather Fred Dodson T Robert DuBrueler Kenneth Headley Keith Judy Kenneth Layman G Leo Lewis Albert Messick Nora Gregory Ferman Perry Clifton Perry George Ritter John Sandy Melvin Sandy Leona «Wright Harry Garrett

Edward Welcomer to Speak at I O F Tri County Meeting

Edward Welcomer will deliver the address at the Tri-County Odd Fellow Association meeting Monday night at 8 o'clock. Everett Kline, program chairman, announced principal speaker George Breiel of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Edgar Mason and Ivin led the program committee urging full local lodge attendance.

W. Erle Edwards Frederick ‘County Commonwealth Tri-County Everett Kline George Breiel Sovereign Grand Lodge of Orld I. O. O. F Edgar Mason Ivin

Sixteen Frederick County Boys to Enter Army on May 9

Sixteen Frederick county selectees will be inducted into the U S Army for a year’s service on May 9. The men were chosen by the county selective service board and will entrain for Roanoke, not Baltimore, where others have already begun their service.

Frederick County U. S. Army Freerck County Selective Services Board Roanoke Baltimore

Answers To Today s Quiz E Printed On Page Four

The page lists answers to a quiz with items including Vegetable Ontario Atlantic Salt water Willis Van Devanter Arctic and a five dollar amount. It notes Willis Van Devanter is retired and references The Childrens Hour.

Ontario Atlantic Willis van Devanter Arctic

Mrs Pugh Dies This Morning at Home

Mrs Pugh died this morning in this city at age 41. She was born January 3, 1900, daughter of Ella Clark Fletcher and the late C W Fletcher. Survived by husband Raymond and Ada Brill plus three sisters Ethel Elizabeth Haun Mable Umaker and three brothers Morris Granville Raymond and 14 nephews and nieces. Funeral at Ella Fletcher home at 4 this afternoon with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Mrs Pugh was a member of Braddock Street Methodist Church. Further arrangements pending at Omps Funeral Home.

Raymond Ada Brill Ella Clark Fletcher C. W. Fletcher Ethel Elizabeth Haun Mable Umaker Morris Granville Ella Fletcher Mount Hebron Pugh Braddock Street

Roanoke Couple Injured In Middletown Crash

Dr William W Insley and Mrs Insley of Roanoke were treated at Memorial Hospital for injuries from a crash yesterday afternoon two miles south of Middletown on U S Route 11. Mrs Insley suffered a fractured left leg right arm chest cuts and facial injuries. Dr Insley had a cut lip and chest injuries. X rays were not yet read this afternoon. Police said the car went over an embankment but contacts with officers at the scene failed.

William W. Insley

Funeral for F N Lockhart Held at Bethel Church

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Bethel Church for F N Lockhart with Rev C H Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the family plot. The Gore Soest sang favorites including Bloom Brightly and Sweet Roses. pallbearers were H Frank L W Frank C Frank Tom Davis Carson Davis and George Taylor. Lockhart hailed from the well known Lockhart family, son of the late James M and Jenny E Lockhart.

Bethel Church F. N. Lockhart C. H. Anderson Gore Soest Mr. Lockhart James M Jenny E. Lockhart Rock Enon Springs

Treasury status report figures for April 10

The Treasury shows receipts of 10 876 993 53 dollars and expenditures of 48 645 949 91 dollars. Gross debt stands at 47 167 656 878 28 dollars with a decrease of 4 860 225 82 dollars from the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

Lions Name Committees For Fun Fete

The sixth annual fun festival at the armory in I oration lists a long roster of committees led by Festival director James R. Snider assisted by Chet Automobile. Numerous subcommittees cover games, publicity, finance, decorations, refreshments, stands, and contests with many named members. The Junior Auxiliary of the hospital will assist at each booth as co sponsor with the Lions Club.

I.oration Tie James R. Snider Assisant Chet Schenck Ritter Stotler Hahill Barr Carper Ireland Hengeveld Hildum Preston Riley Rush Glaize Mason and Smith Ipment Anderson Eddy Thresh H. Shockey Cochran Omps Dunlap Shewbridge Hardesty Wheatley Barry Campbell Groves Cather Dr. James Sirbaugh Hawthorne Newlin Gaines Allen Jackson Wheeler Weaver Rudd Veitel Knee Blackburn R. Shockey Cahill Crowser J. Shockey Sanders Henshall H. Miller Alexander Penny Joss Bish Madden Cammer Garber Baker Spillman Hooper Good Nickel Ringle Ayers Belchie Lions Club Nick- Hi

Funeral today for Michael Lillis 87

Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this morning at Sacred Heart Church for Michael Lillis 87 who died at Pattens Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a veteran member of the South End Hose Company and served in every office. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers John Shine Tom Trier Wilmer Shryock William Godnour Frank Brown and James Loy.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Michael Lillis Patton’s South End Hose Company Ireland R. E. Hannon John Shine Tom Trier Wilmer Shryock William Godnour Frank Brown James Loy

Croat State Receives Air Force Support From Yugoslav Colonel

Budapest dispatch says Colonel Fabian, ex commander of air forces in the fifth Yugoslav army, placed all planes and men at the disposal of the new independent Croat state and was named chief of the Croat army general staff. Premier Kvaternik reportedly ordered the expulsion of Serbian deputies.

Budapest Hungary Fabian Sladko Kvaternik Croatia

Festival Needs Funds Urgent Says Belchic

Ben Belchic, director of the Apple Blossom Festival fund drive, announced about $5,000 has been secured through subscriptions, roughly half of the estimated needed for the fete this year. He urged further contributions and said a contributors list will appear later in The Star.

Ben Belchic Belchic The Star

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Market Report Summary

Baltimore livestock and produce quotations from April 12 show cattle and hogs mostly steady to higher. Cattle top 135 for small lot, calves up to 12.50, hogs 9.30 top with most weights 8.60 to 9.30, sheep and sheep products weak with limited offerings.

U.S Baltimore U. S. Department of Agriculture

Wheat and grain quotations edge up in early session

Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show gains with May wheat at 91 5 8 to 93 4, Sept futures and cash prices for No. 2 hard and No. 2 Yellow corn rising. Cash bids include No. 2 hard at 94 1 4 and No. 2 Yellow corn around 78 to 80 in Baltimore.

Chicago Baltimore Grain Baltimore Gareretee Domestic

Dechart Reported Taken by Enemy Forces

The War Office announced Major General Carton Dechart has fallen into enemy hands and is being escorted toward the Middle East, signaling a major setback for Allied forces amid ongoing operations in the theater.

London War Office Carton Dechart Middle East

Rotarians Busy Conference Plans From Winchester Club

Rotary leaders from several districts meet at Winchester Golf Club for a three day conference. Highlights include welcomes by Harry F. Byrd Jr. and Winchester mayor, district governor Dowell Howard presiding, and sessions on credentials, elections, and resolutions. A memorial service, elections, and a banquet with Dr. John L. Davis are on the program.

Ament Winchester Golf Club Grim Clifford Grim Harry F. Byrd, Jr Anderson Hensel Eckman Pulaski Dowell Howard Winchester W. R. Legge Rotarian C. Vernon Eddy Howard C. Albert Oulton Rotary International Denver Irvin Cubine Martinsville Dave Shearer E. W. Palmer Kingsport Tenn C. K. Morrison Staunton Raymond C. Campbell Elizabethton Rotary Golden Glow Waynesboro R. C. Jennings George Washington Hotel Johnson City John L. Davis New York

Battle of Greece Gains Momentum Continues to Rattle Axis

Reports from Phlorina near Bitolj describe intensified Greek resistance against German forces as Yugoslav and Greek troops rally along main battle lines. The Luftwaffe pounds Piraeus in a four hour raid, with Allied claims of downed bombers and a sinking steamer as Athens endures a night of air alarms and anti aircraft fire.

Phlorina Salonika Germany Bitolj Koritza Albania Luftwaffe Piraeus Athens

Convention Report At Omaha Roanoke Meeting

The Sovereign Camp meeting in Omaha was presided by Vice President Patterson and Sovereign Klew. The next convention is slated for 1943 in Bristol Virginia. A local camp plans service at United Brethren Church on April 27 led by Rev L G Bridgers. members urged to attend.

Teresting Sovereign Omaha Neb Patterson Soverign Klew Pennsylvania Roanoke Bristol Virginia United Pie United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers

Woman Wounded While Sleeping In Baltimore Case

Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, 29, mother of five, was critically wounded in the chest and hand while she slept. Police say her husband Jacob Arnold, 31, was charged with assault and shooting, but she suggested the gun may have discharged accidentally. Baby daughter was present. Arnold held at police headquarters.

Baltimore Dorothy Arnold Clarence Haydn Arnold Jacob H. Arnold Haydn

Red Sea Opening Triggers Debate On Neutrality Rules

Italian press says Roosevelt's move opening the Red Sea to U S ships rests on questionable interpretations of international law. Stefani calls the action one of the president's grotesque queries while officials in Rome privacy discuss possible responses.

Egypt Britain Greece Ed Slavia Mediterranean State Department Rome Stefani Rosoevelt Red Sea United States Piccolo

Bethlehem Union Pushes for 10 Cent Hourly Increase

In Bethlehem negotiations resume between the union and S.W.O.O.C. The union forecasts an agreement by next week. The wage demands now cover 340000 workers, expanding the scope of the dispute.

Bethlehem S.w.oo.c

Man Dies In Collision Between Car And Bus Near Millersburg

John E Powley aged 21 from Harrisonburg Pa was killed when his car collided with a bus on Route 15 two miles south of Millersburg Pa The bus driver Russell H Gerwig of Parksville Md and 31 passengers escaped injury in the April 12 crash

Millersburg John E. Powley Harrisonburg Here Russell H. Gerwig Parksville

Henry Moling Jr to Teach Presbyterian Class

The Men s Bible class of the Presbyterian Sunday School will be taught tomorrow morning by Henry Moling Jr All are invited to attend. The class begins at 9 45 oclock.

The Presbyterian Sunday School Henry Moling, Jr

J S Simpson 88 Dies At Loudoun Home

J S Simpson 88 a longtime educator and churchman died at his Paeonian Gap Loudoun County home. He taught 61 years, began in Moorefield and Wardtown. Native of Winchester an uncle of John Larrick. survived by five children, two sisters. funeral Sunday at 3 p m at his home with burial in Leesburg Union Cemetery.

Cator Paeonian Severl Winchester John Larrick College University of Virginia Moorefield Wardstown W. Va Fay N. C Waterford Phi Gamma Delta Sally John W. Pancoast Philadelphia Jane Pancoast William and Mary College Ashburn High School J. Dabney Simpson Middleburg Richard Simpson Richmond Medical College Howard Simpson David Jennings Emily Simpson New York Leesburg Union Cemetery

Germany Objects to U S Meddling in Roosevelt Policy

Berlin reports quoted German sources accusing U S actions of illegal interference in European affairs. They condemn President Roosevelt for violating law while awaiting Denmark's position on a controversial arrangement.

Berlin Roosevelt Germany United States Ee Chan‘ Pring

Farmers urged to sign up as deadline nears

A brief item noting Tuesday as the last day in April for farmers to enroll, with a focus on registration incentives and the impact on agricultural programs.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stephens City Edward Welcomer Rees Leesburg Urain Reyers Perfection Stove Company Mervel W. Adams E. Piccadilly St Harry Murphy’s W. Amherst Harry Crim Strasburg Dusan Siebenr Red Sea Opening Dras National Garden Miller’s N. Loudoun Harrows Cultipackers J. S. Simpson Loudoun Louis P. Lochner Goodrich Life Saver Silvertown Goodrich Silvertown Funeral Home Braddock Jonesdale Hatchery Timberville, Va BV. M Winchester Seed Co Timberville
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