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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1941

Page

2

Valley Day Observed by 116th Infantry at Fort Meade

Fort Meade announces Valley Day for April 28 with 116th Infantry units from Oster Harrisonburg Staun Charlottesville. Harrisonburg Boys will join. Program includes inspection, divine worship, band concert, noon mess, athletic contests, and a regimental parade review. Mayor Ward invited as guest.

Port George G. Meade 116Th Infantry Retal Oster Harrisonburg Staun Charlottesville Opie Ward

Harrisonburg Boys Band to Visit Camp Meade

The Harrisonburg Boys Band will join a motorcade to Camp Meade in Maryland for Valley Day next Sunday. Sergeant A L Morris arranged the visit and the band will perform a concert at Company C barracks from 1:30 to 2:00 PM with a luncheon for the party at the barracks.

Harrisonburg Harmburg George Meade Sunier Valley A. L. Morris Camp Meade Laurel Yhe Mapes Road Chrisholm Ave Company C Co. C Barracks

Come Live With a M A is The Passionate Shea rd to the Love

The fragment mentions a line near Christopher. context unclear but plausible title fragment suggests a poem or play line about love and passion. Further readable facts are insufficient to confirm a full headline.

Stewart Sheard Christopher

Baptist Women Meet Tomorrow in Lynchburg Session

The Virginia Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia will hold an annus session at College Avenue Baptist Church Lynchburg Va from Tuesday April 22 through Thursday April 24. Mrs Edward G Ayres superintendent Shenandoah Association travels to attend conferences and executive sessions preceding the meeting. Delegates from the local church include Miss Margaret McVicar Mrs Stary Willey and Mrs John Bagy.

Virginia Baptist Woman's Misionary Union of Virginia College Avenue Baptist Church Lynchburg Edward G. Ayres Shenandoah Association Margaret McVicar Tary Willey John Bagy

Woodland Fire Destroys Farm Woods in Opequon Area

A woods fire burned across parts of Opequon and Shawnee districts, scorching about 50 acres south of the Opequon. Officials say it may have been set or caused by a tossed match or cigarette. Fire wards and volunteers fought three hours along Slonaker's farm and kept the blaze from spreading further.

Haldeman Hoge Shade Opequon Shawnee Warren County Alex Earle Harold Sowers William O’brien Frederick County F. W. Pingley Robert DeHaven Hallett Friendship Fire Company Slonaker

Thomas J. Martin 76 Dies in Washington D C

Thomas J. Martin, 76, died Saturday in Washington D C after a period of declining health. He is survived by his widow Katherine R. Martin and two sisters Katherine Brennan and Jane Gill. Funeral services were held at Holy Comforter Church in Washington. He was a former employee of the Government Printing Office and a member of the Holy Name Society. Native of Ireland, he spent most of his life in the United States.

Washington Thomas J. Martin Genevieve Sullivan Gertrude Organ Martin Winchester Katherine R. Martin Katherine Brennan Montclair N. J Jane Gill Holy Comforter Washton Thevernment Printing Office Holy Name Society Ireland United States

Reform School Boys Flee amid New Probes at Whittier

Whittier California April 21 restless and confused by the seventh investigation within months 60 youths fled the reform school by nightfall more than half returned and 217 have escaped since December 125 this month. Abolishes Solitary was ordered after two deaths spurred inquiries Father Flanagan urged humane reform and William Cox to lead changes to rehabilitate the institution.

Whittier Calif Whittier Boys’ School Edward J. Flanagan Boys' Town Omaha Neb Flanagan Culbert L. Olson William B. Cox Cox Osborne Association New York Olson Father Flanagan California

Winchester JBT delegates elect officers and plan 1942 convention

Clarke County Junior Board of Trade members David Donovan Ed Lee and Al Cox were named vice president and delegates. Virginia JBT elected officers including Martin Williams of Richmond president and Ramsey Cruett of Norfolk treasurer. Roanoke chosen as 1942 convention city amid debate over a 30 day cooling off strike resolution.

Danville Courtland Woodstock Norfolk Richmond Clarke Man David Donovan Clarke County Junior Board of Trade Martin Williams William Dodson Lunsford Loving Lynchburg Charles Urquhart Ramsey Cruett B. Powell Harrison Leesburg Roanoke Resolutions Committee Virginia Congress Winchester Ed Molden James March Carl Haines Earl Beavers Hedrick Koontz Clarke County Ed Lee al Cox

Government official defends free press against censorship

A government official argues that the press must be free to publish news and truth, noting censorship would arise only from a few shortsighted individuals. He adds he has seen no sign that government seeks to censor, except to share information that may aid America's friends.

Jones America

Fishpaw cattle bring high bids at Shenan Valley sale

A sale conducted by the Shenan Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association in Cumber Ohio realized 5630 from 39 animals including 25 females and 14 bulls. Top price hit 300 for a Fishpaw yearling bull. multiple cows and calves sold to buyers in Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Ohio with buyers named such as A M Smith Harry L McCann and S M Scanlon.

Shenan Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association Cumber Ohio Fishpaws A. M Smith Farnley Clarke County Bros Waterlick Harry Fishback Marshall Boyer Bros J. H. Trenary Bayard S. W. Pugh Gore E. A. Dudley Staunton M. Scanlon South W. Va D. G. Saffell Middleburg R. 8. Campbell Wadesville J. M. Fishpaw, and Son O. R. Macomber Albert G. Robinson J. H. Duttrex Charles Town W. Va Robinson J. A. Trenary Wightman Dutton Pierce Rectortown Boyers Bros Henry Fishback L. M. Pangle Strasburg B. A. Dudley C. B. Teegarden and Son Columbus Ohio C. B. Teegarden and Sons Ernest F. Keller Toms Brook A. M. Scanlon Southan Harry L. McCann Cn Cane A MacKay Smith H. L. McCann S. M. Scanlon J. H. Yost Winchester Albert G. Neek A. MacKay Smith S. A. Wightman Dutton, Va

Dr Clarke Urges Parental Responsibility at Church

Dr T F Clarke spoke at the First Baptist Church on A Child's Prayer urging parents to model humility and virtue for children. He cited scripture from Matthew and Proverbs and urged shared religious guidance, honesty, and consistent presence in church and home life.

First Baptist Church T. Clark Daddy Mother

Faith and reality in religion and personal witness

A reflection on faith and truth in religious life urging individuals to test beliefs by real life examples. It questions whether communities demonstrate genuine conviction through actions like repentance, sharing, surrender to divine guidance, and conversion rather than mere talk.

Crochet Leaf Necklace and Pin Jewelry Pattern 6968

Lightweight crocheted jewelry described as quick to make and inexpensive. Mentions a leaf necklace lapel pin and a wool bracelet with a simple pen-like design, with directions included in pattern 6968.

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