Enroll Over 20 in Methodist Church Training Class
More than 200 attendees filled the Methodist Workers Training School last night as classes opened with 20 plus enrollments doubling prior totals. Instructors Miss Virginia Henry and Miss Elizabeth Jarrett led sessions on church and home work with Rev C Acker. An open forum discussed needs of children today with Judge John W. Rice and others moderating.
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Methodist Workers’ Training School
Mye Street
Oed
Tors Street
Marketheag Shop Avenue
Avenue Scatter
Middletown
Stephens City
Kernstown
Berryville
Gainesboro
Boyce-White Post
North Frederick
Virginia Henry
Elizabeth Jarrett
E Home
C. Acker
Jarrett
John W. Rice
Helen Har Wright
Lola Moore
John Teter
Norfolk
Alexan- Theanes
Church of Christ Prayer Service at Kerns Home
A Church of Christ prayer service will be held at 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerns Route 3 Winchester. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Church of Christ
John Kerns
Route 3
Winchester
Invasion Front Forms Across Hollandia Wakde Sawar
Allied forces advance across a 150 mile front from Aitape to Hollandia with Liberators repelling 30 interceptors and bombers dropping 41 tons on Geelvink Bay air bases. Japanese stockpiles abandoned at Aitape. Pearl Harbor reports 13 enemy planes downed and additional ships damaged during pre invasion air operations.
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Landia
Wewak
Madang
Ewak
Hollandia
Geelvink Bay
Aitape
Humboldt Bay
Armerican
Pearl Harbor
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Wake Island
Sawar
Wakde
Community helps Negro Nursery opens with broad support
A large group from church groups, local firms, and volunteers contributed to the Negro Nursery project. Notable donors include J C Penney Company, Rosenberger firms, O Sullivan Rubber, Rotary Club, Jack and Jill School, and the Ladies Aid of Highland Avenue. A piano loan from Katie Bell Anthony aided the effort. Call Wright at the Wel coming Office for needed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bridgers
Williams
Bertha Williams
John Bowly, Jr
J. C. Penney Company
John W. Rosenberger
Robbie Conrad
William F. Cochran
Bruce Wiley
Effie Powers
G. Howell Parr
T. Wising Balch
Frances Gil- Sima County
Clifford Grim
Ladies Aid
Highland Avenue
Heber Flood
Slonaker
Women’s Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Jack and Jill School
Katie Bell Anthony
Wricht
Welc Amg
Senate Adopts Big Navy Bill
The Senate approved a record $32 644 729 701 navy appropriation by 61 to 0 after House passage, with Acting Chairman McKellar urging preservation of the full fleet and Senator Overton vowing the navy would emerge as the master of the sea to deter world conflict.
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Washington
United States
Ae A
McKellar
Dtenn
Appropriations Committee
Overton
Senate
House
Fortified Strategic Isle in the Western Aleutians
The article details the fortification of Shemya Island in the western Aleutians. It notes Allied troops landed during a storm in May 1943 at Attu, the involvement of infantry from Chicago, reconnaissance by Alaska scouts confirming prior Japanese presence, and engineers rebuilding Shemya over the past ten months to create a strong military bastion with improved living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemya
Aleutians
Attu
Lion Mountain
Chicagos
Methodist Meet At Strasburg Today
Winchester District Conference of the Methodist Church met at Strasburg Methodist Church with Rev. R. Bryant in charge. Rev. H. S. Chenault pastors the host church. Pastors’ reports covered district churches and charges. Guest speaker Rev. John Z. More, former Korea missionary, spoke on North China conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Methodist Church
Strasburg Methodist Church
R. ©. Bryant
D. D
H. S. Chenault
John Z. More
Korea
China
German Prepare for Invasion amid Allied Pressure
British reports say invasion could occur at any moment as German defenses brace along the Atlantic coast. Luftwaffe claims production will withstand air blows and warns of countermeasures while Allied air raids press on. Canada’s Crerar says army finished with pre invasion training and ready to settle the Dieppe debt. Madrid papers warn Anglo American efforts may yield a tougher engagement than Dieppe.
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Berlin
Eee
A Ei Man
Atlantic
DNB
Luftwafe
England
H. Xd. A. Crerar
Dieppe
Madrid
Mad
Danish Shutdown Amid Wartime Communication Break
The article notes a total shutdown since last night with only official lines functioning to Copenhagen. A ferry departed Malmo for Denmark carrying ten carloads of German sick and wounded while the helm could not communicate with Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Malmo
Denmark
Baptist Pastor To Head Rotary District
The Rev. Mr. Dickerson was chosen to head Rotary International District 186, with formal ratification set for Chicago in May. He will begin a one year term on July 1 after joining Rotary in 1921 and helping organize the Radford club in 1923 as its first president. Lt. Col. Clift K. Titus urged global brotherhood and warned against isolationism at the conference in Roanoke, stressing unity among races and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Rotary International
Chicago
Dickerson
Rotary
Pulaski
Radford
Rotary Club
Clift K. Titus
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Staunton
Titus
Deferments Fall for Non Fathers in March
Washington April 25 A sharp decline in occupational deferments for non fathers in March accompanied a rise in 4-F classifications. Col Francis V. Keesling Jr testified that local boards acted in line with President's February memorandum for prompt reviews. The March drop reached 154000 non father deferrals, 107000 of whom had industrial deferments. 4-F rejections increased by 213000 to 3,836,000 on April 1, with 167000 of the rise among fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Selective Service
Francis V. Keesling
National Selective Service Headquarters
Senate to Speed Tax Bill Seen Clearing House Aid
Chairman George of the Senate Finance Committee predicted the House tax simplification bill will pass the Senate quickly. He said the committee may report it within a week or ten days after House action. The measure would overhaul revenue rules for about 30 million taxpayers, simplifying payroll withholding and reducing paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Reports Capture of Fugitives in Virginia Escape Case
Harrisburg report says Harry White age 23 of Munhall and Freedom Dixon age 17 of Towanda were recaptured near Harrisonburg Virginia eight days after escaping from the Pennsylvania Industrial School at White Hill. White was wounded in the left thigh in Roanoke by a sheriff and Dixon is jailed in Harrisburg. Both face federal charges for larceny and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harry White
Munhall
Freedom Dixon
Towanda
Harrisonburg
Pennsylvania
White Hill
E. S. Keller
White
Keller
Williams S. Holland, Jr
U. S
Roanoke
Rockingham
E. Keller
Dixon
Harrisombure
Land
Market Quotation Roundup From Livestock And Produce Markets
Summary of quotations across multiple markets with cattle hogs calves and sheep. Cattle and calves show varied quotes by class with top ends around 16 dollars for choice steers. hogs firm to slightly lower on some weights. sows uneven with heavies lower. Produce quotes include apples poultry butter and eggs with modest receipts and firm poultry prices.
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BALL
Federal State Service
Timore
Are
Baltimore
Chicago
Nebraska
Re screening planned for unfit military registrants
Major General Lewis B. Hershey announced a re screening of about 3.6 million men deemed unfit for service due to updated standards. He doubted many would become acceptable even with treatment, noting some with mental illness might be reclassified. He said the effort follows the wartime aim of supplying 11 million men for the armed forces.
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New York
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
National War and Peace Fitness Conference
Gen. Hershey
Armed Services
Ward
Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Cc. I. O
Aogram
Rosevelt
Ward Chicago
Help the USO Provide A Home Away From Home
A fundraising appeal urges support for USO efforts to shelter and assist service members and their families overseas and at home. Donations fund lodging, meals, and supportive programs designed to boost morale and welfare for troops and civilians connected to military service.
Market Slides After Mixed Opening In New York Trading
New York April 25 The stock market opened quietly then moved unevenly. Investors awaited international developments with selective gains for U S Steel Santa Fe and General Motors while bonds and commodities held steady. Curb trading showed a rise for petroleum with limited advances from Cities Service and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Steel
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Great Northern
Texas Co
General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Sears Roebuck
J. I. Case
Anaconda
Kennecott
Youngstown Sheet
Western Union “A
United Aircraft
Ontgomery Ward
Phelps Dodge
Westinghouse
J. C. Penney
Union Carbide
Invasion News To Be Speeded To Americans
General Eisenhower states public opinion wins wars and news will be sped to Americans as Allied invasion efforts ramp up. He praises correspondents as quasi staff officers part of a team aiming to end the war quickly. Lieut. Gen. Devers notes press influence reaches every battlefield and home. The remarks were read at the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Buell W. Hudson
The
Woonsocket
R. I. Call
War Department
Washington
Jacob Devers
Mediterranean
Missing $15,000 liquor shipment from Charleston to Elkins
West Virginia authorities report a 510 case liquor cargo valued at 15000 dollars disappeared after leaving Charleston on April 19 bound for the Elkins state dispensary. The truck and driver are unlocated despite a Weston search and a state wide police alarm. Insurance covers the loss per Liquor Commission official Charlies Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Elkins State Dispensary
H. Clare Hess
State Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Riss and Company of
Hess
Weston
Charlies H. Green
Liquor Commission
Star Newspaper Briefs Offer Local, National, World Coverage
The Star promises complete coverage of local events alongside national and world news. Readers can expect concise reports, timely updates, and a mix of headlines spanning communities and major developments.
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the Star
Draft Policy Shifts Focus to 18 26 Age Group
A newspaper article traces three phases of Selective Service changes from dependency concerns before Pearl Harbor to a 1943 emphasis on 18 to 26 year olds. It notes shifts in age limits, farm deferrals, and manpower goals as the armed services seek younger combat replacements. It also cites President Roosevelt’s comments on deferrals and the Navy and Army arguments for younger recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Sam
War Manpower Commission
Navy
Congress
Arm
Roosevelt
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Army
Press Leaders Cite Independence and Confidence in Future
Excerpts from a press meeting recount comments by editors and publishers about press independence and resilience. Linwood I. Noyes opened the event, with Buell W. Hudson overseeing the program, affirming a patriotic press ready to face future competition and government interference concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Association
Long Island
Linwood I. Noyes
Ironwood, Mich
Daily Globe
ANPA
Buell W. Hudson
The
Woonsocket, R. I
Press
Bomber Crash Wreckage Hurts Crew and Civilians
Eyewitnesses report a bomber crash that lit flames across a block, injuring a crew member who parachuted and drawing responders to extinguish fires. A woman shouted her three children were inside a nearby building as fire crews fought the blaze.
Winchester Memorial Plans Open House for National Hospital Day
Winchester Memorial Hospital announces May 12 open house to mark National Hospital Day honoring Florence Nightingale. Miss Sara Hamilton says the event highlights hospital progress amid staffing shortages and rationing, with tours of departments and school of nursing. Local volunteers from surrounding towns helped support the hospital.
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Winchester
Erue National ‘Hospital
Winchester Memorial Hospital
United States
Florence Nightingale
Sara Hamilton
Gro
Millwood
Boyce
Berryvil Osher
Miss Sai
Memorial Hospi
Winchester Memorial
Hamilton
Clarke
Frederick
Hospital
School of N
Mrs Joseph Pollack Died Early Today
Christina Pollack died at 11 20 this morning at her daughter Mrs W F Rudolph s home 537 N Cameron St after a five year illness Death was due to complications She was born July 16 1881 in Lithuania She is survived by Mrs Rudolph and three Baltimore daughters Mrs Edward Kelly Mrs Joseph Eleda and Mrs Joseph Pollack two grandchildren Mrs Gloria Elliott and James Rudolph She was a Sacred Heart Church member Body lies in state at Omps Funeral Home with no funeral arrangements yet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Pollack
W. F. Rudolph
N. Cameron Street
Joseph Pollack
Vincent Wassel
Lithuania
Rudolph
Edward Kelly
Joseph Eleda
Baltimore
Gloria Elliott
James Rudolph
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Omps
OPA blamed for civilian gasoline shortage says industry official
Russell Brown of the Independent Petroleum Association testified to the Senate banking committee that OPA price controls on crude oil cause a growing gasoline shortage. He noted a proposed 35 cent per barrel rise, arguing motorists would pay a small daily cost for more fuel and higher production. The OPA argues the move is inflationary and would cost consumers over half a billion dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russell Brown
Independent Petroleum Association
OPA
Brown
Ickes
Senate Banking Committee
Allied air offensive nails 29 enemy planes in heavy raids
Allied forces flew 2,000 sorties and destroyed 29 German planes in raids targeting Bucharest and Ploesti rail yards in Romania and an aircraft factory at Belgrade. One raider was shot down by Beaufighters with four Allied losses in operations described as sharp but not highly damaging.
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Bucharest
Ploesti
Romania
Belerade
Karlsruhe
Er Au
Grea ‘En
Richshafen
Belgrade
Britain
Mediterranean
Yugoslavia
Italy
Ikarus
Naples
U. S
Gusta
Dornijer
Friedrichshafen
Munich
Messerse
Leipheim
Messerschmitt 410
Ogeroffenhofen
Gamblingen
Landsberg
Erding
RAF and US Bombers Hit Nazi Targets Across Europe
Allied air forces conducted raids on Karlsruhe Friedrichshafen Munich and Bucharest Ploesti and Belgrade amid heavy bomber operations. US planes including Mustangs Lightnings and Thunderbolts with RAF escorts claimed numerous enemy aircraft shot down while bombing factories rail yards and aircraft plants. Swiss neutral air space sheltered some aircraft though one was shot down.
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Karlsruhe
Munich
Duces
Amion Manufacturing and Commons
U. S
Friedrichshafen
W. Comunique
Switzerland
Friedrichafen
Figh
Campaign to Back the Attack Rally for War Bonds
Citizens rally to support the war effort by buying war bonds. Organizers urge widespread participation, citing bond purchases as essential funding for military operations and national defense.
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Negro Nursery
Norman Bell
Methodist
Strasburg
USO
Stock Market Report
West Virginia
O.P.A
Clendenins
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