Rural Life Sunday Observed At Pleasant Valley Church
The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church hosted Rural Life Sunday with Pomona White Hall Grange and Pomona Grange members in attendance. Rev. William Obaugh preached on Religion and Agriculture stressing harmony of faith and work and the nation’s conduct shaping land productivity. Jessie Lewis and Byron Brumback, Grange masters, attended and found the service beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Jessie Lewis
White Halil Grange
Byron Brumback
Pomona Grange
Chinese Claim Fresh Successes
Chinese forces report increased battle tempo with new successes against Japanese invaders on multiple fronts. They say Japanese launches suffered heavy casualties on Tungting Lake and that their naval offensive near Yochow failed to land troops, with Chinese mopping up remaining Japanese forces.
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Hongkong
China
Tungting Lake
Hunan
Eeaster
Yochow
German Bombers Face Tough Allied Challenges in Norway
British fighter squadrons clashed with German bombers over Norway near Lake Engeset and Alesund as Allies report daily arrivals and repulsed German air attacks on ships. German troops push toward Osterdalen while Dombas and Kvan defenses hold. German occupation of Voss is claimed.
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London
Aril
Norwegian Telegraph Agency
Lake Engeset
Alesund
Bergen
Trondheim
Andalsnes
Osterdalen
Oslo
Dombas
Kvan
Voss
Bergen-Oslo
Germany
Answers to Today's Quiz on Page Four
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include Sir Hall Caine as item 9 and 10 listing Pennsylvania Portuguese and Leonard da Vinci. Other facts reference Atlantic City, Stanford University, Helium, New Jersey and a May 21 date, plus a night blooming flower as a clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard da Vinci
Atlantic City
Stanford University
Calif
Helium
New Jersey
Exhibits of Rural Pupils Highlight Clarke County History
Clarke County Historical Association members view an exhibit of rural school handicraft showing the county’s development since pioneer days. Maps, church and schoolhouse models, and Pidgeon’s Mill at Wadesville are among the displays arranged by Miss Rose MacDonald to foster social awareness through local study. Two pupils from each school explained their models.
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Berryville
Clarke County Historical Association
Court House
Clarke
Pidgeon’s
Wadesville
Rose MacDonald
MacDonald
Frederick
Winchester
Shooting On Panama Vessel In Hampton Roads
Detectives boarded the Panamanian steamer Andreas in Hampton Roads to probe a shooting that wounded a Portuguese crew member. A coastguard patrol boat responded to a plea for police aid and arrived off Cape Henry, saying the situation was under control. cause of the shooting was not yet known.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
Supreme Court Dismisses Steel Companies Wage Challenge
The Supreme Court threw out seven steel companies challenge to a Labor Department wage order for federal contracts. Justice Black ruled no rights were invaded and warned against court interference with executive duties, while Justice McReynolds dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Labor Department
Justice Black
Justice McReynolds
Black
Order of Grand Parade Announced
The American Legion Guard of Honor Arlington leads the procession with drum and bugle corps escorts. Floats feature Her Majesty Shenandoah XVII and princesses with marshals listed. Several American Legion posts and local organizations provide drum and bugle corps and float entries from Maryland West Virginia and Virginia with commercial and artistic divisions detailing participating groups and floats.
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Arlington
American Legion Guard of Honor
Queen Shenandoah XVII
Hayley
E. C. Goss
George Grim
W. A. Baker
Blue Devils
Johnstown
American Legion
Public Service
Camden
N. J
Harold H. Bair
Hanover
Howard Gardner
Tyrone
Frank P. Hamman
Huntington
Frances Scott Key
Frederick
Morris Frock
Hagerstown
Kelly Mansfield
Piedmont
W. Va
Jackson Ports
Charles Town
Williams
Clifton Forge
Alexander
Alexandria
Washington, D. C
Henry T. Goode
Winchester Cold Storage
Virginia Cold Storage
Shenandoah Valley Apple Candy Company
Italy Names Alfieri Ambassador to Germany Amid Axis Shift
Rome reports Dino Alfieri named ambassador to Germany succeeding Bernardo Attolico who moves to the Vatican. Alfieri 53, long allied with Mussolini, seen as sign of closer Rome Berlin ties as Italy cools toward Allies amid Nazi Norway Denmark actions. Attolico served in Berlin nearly five years.
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Rome
Dino Alfieri
Italy
Germany
Bernardo Attolico
Attolico
Alfieri
Vatican
Holy See
Berlin
Mussolini
Hitler
Norway
Denmark
Competition For Tourist Trade Is On The Increase
Virginia faces rising competition for tourism and must expand advertising and promotion. N Clarence Smith cites a Council of State Governments study showing in 1939 most states advertised with funds, while Virginia lags. He urges larger appropriations and stronger chamber efforts to attract tourists and new residents.
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Richmond
Virginia
N. Clarence Smith
Council of State
First U S book published by Cambridge Press in 1640
The first full sized book published in what is now the United States was Stephen Daye’s The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre issued in 1640 at Cambridge Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
P. K
Stephen Daye
Cambridge Press
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Local Markets Report From The Star
The Star presents a daily corrected markets page noting minor typographical errors may appear. Traders watch price movements across stocks and commodities as regional exchanges reflect cautious activity.
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The
Star
Allies Put Up Real Resistance Near Dombas Front
Allied forces reported resisting a German push toward Dombas and Storen as reinforcements rushed to the front. German columns struck at Hjerkinn near the Combast Storen line, threatening to sever the railway and isolate British units.
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Herkinn
Combast-Soren
Hjerkinn
Dombas
Storen
Trondheim
Glomma River
Roros
Oslo
Dombas-Storen
Campbell Granted Nisi Divorce in Adultery Case
Sir Malcolm Campbell was granted a decree nisi for divorce from Lady Campbell after she accused him of adultery with Brian Edmund Lewis. Lewis was ordered to pay court costs. Campbell admitted adultery with four women.
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London
Malcolm Campbell
Malcolm
Brian Edmund Lewis
Lady Campbell
Lewis
Sir Malcolm
Justice Hobson
Malcolm In
Speed King
Nazis Report Heavy Fighting in Norway Mountains
Berlin reported heavy fighting between Nazi and Allied forces at several points in the Norwegian mountains. The German news agency noted firmer British resistance and claimed six more Norwegian batteries seized along with 20 000 artillery shells and various war materiel. Berlin also said in Stavanger district, 241 officers and 2 921 men were captured, including numerous English fliers.
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Berlin
DNB Today
Norway
DNB
High Command
Stavanger
Norwey- Stavanger
Germany
Navy Plane Crash on Virginia Coast Claims One Life
Two Navy planes from the Norfolk air station collided off the Virginia Beach coast. Ensign Gordon P. Chase piloted the safe landing, while radio-man second class Harold C. Alexander of Van Buren Ark died in the wreck. Lieutenant Allen F. Fleming escaped by parachute. Both aircraft belonged to Squadron 72 and were in maneuvers.
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Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Allen F. Fleming
Harold C. Alexander
van Buren
Ark
Gordon P. Chase
Cuddly Puppies Inspire Filet Crochet Chair Set Pattern
Pattern 6696 provides charts and directions for a filet crochet chair set. It includes material lists, illustrations, and stitches to replicate the cozy project.
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William Obaugh
John W. Rosenberger and CO
Popeye
Anpa
Jimmy Kilgallen
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York
Ics
Sir Hall Caine
Pennsylvania
Panama
Order of Grand Parade
Commercial
of Winchester
Kraft Cheese
Valley Fruit & Candy Co
Baker & Anderson
Appalachian Apples
Atlantic Greyhound
Southern Dairies
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Sanitary Dairy
Chapman Motor Co
Cammer Tire Co
P. B. Wright
Pine Motor Co
Himelright Service Station
Nehi Bottling Co
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Hershey’s
Junior Board of Trade
Clarke County
Elks Lodge
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Eagle’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Mervel W. Adams Plumbing
E. Piccadilly St
Aldieri
A. F. Refs. Inc
Leesburg, VA
Berryville, VA
Uae
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Ranges Streamline Irons
Amc Baker
N. Braddock St
N.B.C
Blue Network
Anderson
R. L. Anderson
J. F. Daniel
Craigsville, Va
Paaitala
Seces
Eratees
Coos
Seeaees
Alvdal
Foldal
Hjerkin
Dombas- Storen
Tidningen
British
War Office
Debarkation Point
Gudbrands
Campbell
Nisi
London Court
Glaize & Bro
Pittsbursth Ub
Household Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
N. Y
Copa
Nye
Household Arts
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