Tropical Storm Spends Force Over Carolina Beaches
A tropical storm battered eastern North Carolina causing beach resort damage at Wrightsville and Carolina Beach. Waves and flooding prompted evacuations to Camp Davis and Ft. Fisher troops, with Wilmington utilities disrupted and residents housed in shelters. No major deaths reported.
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Carolina Beaches
Wilmington
N. C
North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina Beach
Coast Guard
Camp Davis
J. M. Broughton
Ft. Fisher
Regulation fixes open season for hunting squirrels in Virginia
Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries fixes open season dates by region for squirrels from September 15 to January 20 with regional exceptions for Blue Ridge counties and others. A bag limit of six squirrels per day and seventy five per season is set, with landowners allowed to hunt on private land anytime and under permit when crops are damaged. The rule takes effect September 1, 1944.
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Richmond
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Halifax
Henry
Mecklenburg
Patrick
Pittsylvania
Floyd
Nansemond
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Beverley W. Stras, Jr
News of Our Men in Uniform Highlights Purple Heart Recipients
Pfc Alonzo Whitlock son of Mr and Mrs E Whitlock is wounded in Italy and in a convalescence hospital there. He earned the Purple Heart and serves in the U S Army Signal Corps. Other service members include Sgt Paul E Willey at 33659083 Co K 3rd Inf Regt awaiting letters. Pfc Raymond O Spurling recovering from arm and shrapnel wounds in Italy. Seaman 1c Richard F Arnold back on duty after leave. Sgt Lee E Willey stationed at the Panama Canal. Cpl Howard R Womeldorph a B 17 propeller specialist in England. Staff Sgt Ozias D Ritter wounded in France and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Gen Omar N Bradley, with return to duty anticipated in a month.
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Alonzo Whitlock
E. Whitlock
National Avenue
Italy
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Virginia Woolen Company
Paul E. Willey
Dollie Cuffers
Highland Avenue
Josephine McKee
Co. K
Raymond O. Spurling
Leona Spurling
Loudoun Street
Red Cross
Pfc
Spurling
350Th Infantry
Handley
Army
Oscar Nebel Hosiery Factory
Lee E. Willey
Dollie Cullers
Panama Canal
Dorothy Rodgers Willey
Women’s Army Corps
Patton’s
Cpl
Womeldorph
Handley High School
Winchester Evening Star
AAF
Leslie Ritter
White Post
Ozias D. Ritter
France
England
Sgt. Ritter
Omar N. Bradley
Clarke County
John Burchell Wounded Again in Italy Near Rome
Pvt. John Burchell of Italy near Rome on July 6 wounded while leading a squad. He previously received the Purple Heart after Anzio Beachhead wounds in spring. Oak Leaf Cluster awarded. wife Lola Taylor and mother Mrs. Lucy Sowers provide contact for letters.
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Lucy Sowers
Gray Avenue
John Burchell
Italy
Rome
Burchell
Anzio
Lola Taylor
Clarke County
Opequon
Paltz Burchell
Hospital Plans Enroll 32 at Winchester Nursing School
Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing will enroll a class of thirty-two students in September. Miss Virginia Hollar, Director of Nurses, says applications will be received until August 10 when a few vacancies exist.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Virginia Hollar
Faa
Norris Eligible For Commission
Richmond Va August 2 The State Senator Robert O Norris of Lively is eligible to be considered for the vacancy on the State Corporation Commission after the death of Judge Thomas William Ozlin The Attorney General Abram P Staples ruled that a General Assembly member can be confirmed for such an appointment during the term for which he is elected
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Richmond
Robert O. Norris
Lively
State Corporation Commission
Thomas William Ozlin
Norris
Abram P. Staples
Theeneral Assembly
General Assembly
Death of Claude Stickley Acknowledges Trapshooting Legend
Corner on Sports recalls Claude Stickley, a noted sportsman and former Virginia Trapshooting Association president. The Winchester Club team he led in 1928 posted a state record by breaking 244 of 250 targets, with teammates Pingley Seabright Anderson and Leslie contributing high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Stickley
Virginia Trapshooting Association
Winchester
Stickley
F. W. Pingley
Arthur Seabright
Willis Anderson
Leslie Anderson
Read Dr Crendening's Authoritative Article Daily
Reprint notes request the reader attention to Dr Crendening's daily authoritative piece on page four. The item signals continued coverage and invites readers to consult the article for expert commentary and guidance.
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Dr. Crendening
District Nurses Report For July
July records show 196 nurse visits across white and colored day nurseries. Twelve family members received Typhoid vaccine under a local physician. One colored adult sent to Piedmont Sanatorium for active tuberculosis treatment via the TB Seal Sale fund. A colored school child had tonsil removal with Winchester Memorial Hospital support. Another colored child had a routine physical exam. One white preschool child admitted to Winchester Hospital through the City Welfare Dept. Chest X rays on five from the family were negative.
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Piedmont Sanatorium
T. B. Seal Sale Fund
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Hospital
City Welfare Dept
Daughton and Drewry Win In Congress Races
In Virginia's primary races Ralph H. Daughton and Patrick H. Drewry won Democratic nominations for Congress. Daughton leads in the Second District race after a close three candidate contest. Drewry cruises to the Fourth District nomination and faces Lorenzo Lee Bean in the general election. Drewry led in most counties and cities. results from 104 of 149 precincts show 6035 to 3145 with more votes anticipated.
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Nofolk
Ralph H. Daughton
Norfolk
Patrick H. Drewry
Petersburg
Congress
Daughton
Piedmont League
Thomas L. Woodward
Suffolk
Winder R. Harris
Drewry
Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic
Harry F. Byrd
Vivian L. Page
Porter Hardy, Jr
Norfolk County
Page
CIO
Tidewater
Hopewell Mecklenburg
Lorenzo Lee Bean
South Hill
Bean
Keep the invasion rolling Buy War Bonds today
A wartime appeal urges immediate action urging citizens to purchase War Bonds. The notice stresses support for national defense and urges timely response. It frames bond sales as a duty and patriotic contribution to the war effort.
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Dr. Clendening
the Star
New Florida
LN Yeas
Richard F. Arnold
Moorefield
W. Va
R. G. Arnold
Sgt
Cpl. Howard. R. Womeldorph
Dacor
Piccadilly St
Gene Miller
Palance
Ascot
Norfolk and Western
America
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