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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1945

Page

2

J C Anderson Fatally Injured in West Virginia Plant

John Calvin Anderson 34 of Capon Springs West Virginia was found dead Saturday entangled in machinery at the Rockingham Poultry cooperative Moorefield plant where he had worked since spring He is survived by his wife Ollie Heare a son John Calvin Jr his mother Mrs Ver Nice Anderson three sisters and his late father Funeral services are Tuesday at 3 pm from his mother's home Capon Springs with burial at the Shiloh Church cemetery Capon Springs West Virginia Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named in the notice

John Calvin Anderson Capon Springs Rockingham Poultry Cooperative Moorefield W. Va Lee Derson iVernie Anderson Capon A. S. Andersson Ollie Heare John Caljvin, Jr Pearleee David Hahn Harold Good Intermont Shiloh Church Timber Ridge Guy Wetzel John Brangon Brook Riggleman Jacob Vance Roy Rees Cleve Davidson John Rohrbaugh Kenneth Vance Walter Petit James Sparks Langon Lee Floyd Lee

Army to Tap Midwestern Poultry for War Needs

The Army will shift poultry supply to the Midwest starting August 13 to ease eastern demand. Twelve states including North and South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Oklahoma and Texas are designated procurement areas. Half of poultry from plants processing over 20,000 pounds weekly will be reserved for the services as the drive aims to meet 125 million pounds for canning.

Washington Middle West East Secretary of Agriculture Anderson North South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Oklahoma Texas Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Georgia North Carolina Missouri

Death's Curtain Falls Upon Career

A veteran Californian, once a Roosevelt ally in 1932, opposed the President during his second term and campaigned against him in his bid for a third term. Johnson, dean of Republican senators by length of service, was born in Sacramento on September 2, 1866.

Roosevelt Johnson Sacramento Calif

Atomic Bomb Facilities Mentioned in War Conversion Plans

A wartime note surveys key atomic efforts including the Los Alamos and Hanford projects. It cites the Oppenheimer led Santa Fe laboratory and outlines future work to convert atomic energy into usable power, with acknowledgment of ongoing research at multiple sites near Knoxville Pasco and Santa Fe.

Oppenheimer Santa Fe N. M J. Robert Oppenheimer

Ration Calendar Update on Stamp Validity Through Autumn

The Associated Press outlines shelf cutoffs for meats fats and processed foods with stamps K2 to P2 good through July 31 and Q2 through Us through August 31, V2 through Z2 through Sept 30, Al to El through Oct 31, F1 to EK1 through Nov 30. Sugar Book four stamp 36 valid for five pounds through August 31 with next stamp Sept 1. Shoes stamps 1 2 3 good indefinitely and stamp 4 valid Aug 1 indefinitely. Gasoline stamps 16 A good for six gallons through Sept 91, B7 B8 C7 C8 for five gallons each.

Associated Press OPA

Services Tomorrow For Harrison Burns

Harrison Burns aged 62, a World War I veteran, was found dead Thursday evening in the 200 block of North Loudoun Street. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm from Jones Funeral Home with Rev A T Gaskins officiating. burial in National Cemetery.

Harrison Burns Jones Funeral Home A. T. Gaskins Mount Carmel Baptist Church Burns E. Cc. Heitmuller Loudoun Street H. S. Pifer Heitmuller Heilmuller Violet Burns Washington, D. C Robert Anderson George Monroe Harrison Gray Charles Reed Joseph Long Henry Pheonix Harold Williams Edward Foster Clifton Thomas Luther Gravely Charles Fisher Henderson Cook National Cemetery

Waldron Editor and Author Webb Waldron Dies at 60

Webb Waldron of Weston, renowned magazine editor and author, died Sunday. He formerly served as editor of Collier's Weekly.

Bridgeport Conn Webb Waldron Weston Collier’s Weekly

German Schools To Be Reopened In British Zone

Hannover authorities say ten elementary schools will reopen for 5 000 German children ages six through ten. The Control Commission considers resuming education with sufficient teachers approved for compulsory instruction of the first four school years.

Hannover Germany Control Commission

Senators Debate Limits on U S Use of Military Force

Sen. Vandenberg proposed the president should have a free hand to vote for use of American contingents with prior congressional consent for extra forces. He urged American and inter-American allies bear peacekeeping duties in the hemisphere. Sen. Pepper criticized the plan as unnecessary and warned it could force regional control or provoke world organization dynamics.

Vandenberg Security Council Michigan Congress United States Pepper D.-Fla Russia World Organization Western Hemisphere General Assembly

Local Merchants Declare Paper Holiday To End War

Winchester merchants launch a Paper Holiday to cut wrapping. 200 plus vendors urge customers to bring bags and carry items unwrapped when possible. War Production Board guidelines promote minimal packaging and reuse, with merchants and citizens asked to conserve paper amid wartime shortages.

Winchester Ralph Pifer Winchester Retail War Production Board Pifer

Lions Picnic At Cacapon State Park

The Winchester Lions plan their annual family picnic on Wednesday August 8 at Cacapon State Park Route 522 between the city and Berkeley Springs WV. Walter Knee leads the committee. The event draws over 200 Lions and families with games swimming entertainment and a six o clock meal. It accompanies the regular Tuesday luncheon.

Winchester Lions Cacapon State Park Berkeley Springs W. Va Walter Knee

Amazing Hearing Aid Promise Cuts Battery Bulk

A new hearing aid, half the weight and bulk of typical models, fits in the palm. It promises natural tone, noiseless clarity and power without separate battery packs or wires. Makers Bel tone offer a free booklet and full demonstration from Chicago.

Beltone Jackson Blvd Chicago Ill

U S Superfortress raids hit many Japanese cities coastal targets stated

U S Strategic Air Forces reports say B 29s bombed Osaka Takasaki Shibukawa and other Honshu sites while mines were sown around Wasaka Bay and near Nagoya Getritsu Rashin and Nagi Oura. The attack targeted Ube Coal Liquefaction plant and Kobe coal plant with 60 Japanese cities struck in total.

U. S. Strategic Air Forces Guam Honshu Osaka Takasaki Shibukawa Tokyo Wasaka Bay Harima Sea Osaka Bay Sea of Japan Strategic Air Forces Ube Japan Tsuruga Nagoya Nagi-Oura Getritsu Korea Rashin Kobe Okinawa

Winchester and Frederick Countys Blood Drive Call

The sons of Winchester and Frederick County paid dearly in Europe and the Pacific. Their duty inspires a community plea to meet its blood plasma quota and donate blood now.

Sons Winchester Frederick County Europe Pacific

Rites Tomorrow For Miss Ritter

Funeral services for Helen Virginia Ritter 26 will be held at Jones Funeral Home at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The West Cork Street Church of Christ member died Sunday at her home 18 East Hart Street after a period of illness. Burial is in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Pallbearers include George L Madigan Loring W Madigan Earl L Madigan Paul L Ritter era Penn and Maynard Kenall. She was born July 20 1919 in Winchester to Leo M Ritter and the late Mary Penn Ritter. She attended Handley High School and worked at Oscar Nebel Hosiery Company before illness. Surviving besides her father are Harry L Ritter in the U S Army overseas William B Ritter U S Navy and Jack L Ritter at home.

Jones Helen Virginia Ritter East Hart Street Charles R. Line West Cork Street Church of U. S. Navy Jack L. Ritter

Four transports carrying 11,859 troops sail to port

New York reports four World War I ships nearing port with 11,859 troops aboard. Sea Pike carries 2,761, John Ericsson 7,562, Santa Paula 1,531, and Edward Bellamy five.

New York Europe Sea Pike John Ericsson Santa Paula Edward Bellamy

Housing meeting at hotel tonight informs on FHA program

Vincent A. Carlin the state director and David Carter assistant FHA director will speak at the George Washington Hotel at 8 tonight about filing applications for building dwellings under the federal housing program. John Warner president of the Chamber of Commerce urges all interested residents to attend.

Vincent A. Carlin David Carter Federal Housing Administration George Washington Hotel John Warner Chamber of Commerce Winchester

Light Vote Ed as Follows in Frederick County Primaries

The piece notes precinct officials in Frederick County, ballots distributed by John Harper, little local excitement, and a gubernatorial race where William M. Tuck leads Moss Plunkett. Lieutenant governor candidates are L. Preston Collins, Charles Fenwick, Leonard Muse, with E. Blackburn Moore unopposed for the House of Delegates. City officials Baker, McVicar, Marshall, and Reardon face no opposition in the primary.

Lester Kerlin John Kater F. W. Forney Loring Fletcher E. B. Estes Holmes Larrick Forrest Fansler Harry Murphy J. W. Arthur Reuss Sarah Zane John Harper Frederick County Electoral Board William M. Tuck Moss Plunkett L. Preston Collins Charles Fenwick Leonard Muse E. Blackburn Moore House of Delegates W. A. Baker Charles P. McVicar P. J. Marshall James P. Reardon

President Mag ay Calls For Army Size Realignment

President Mag ay argues against expanding the army and warns of a mass demobilization crisis as Johnson challenges Stimson over the Pacific front manpower limits. Johnson suggests MacArthur should have all available troops but cautions about discontented soldiers and national mobilization issues.

Taft War Department Johnson Stimson Pacific Douglas MacArthur MacArthur United States

County School Board approves bus purchase and new programs

The Frederick County School Board voted to buy three Ford based buses with Wayne bodies and to dispose of two old buses. A commercial department will start at Stephens City High School with an aim of at least 50 students. The board also approved repairs, teacher salary scale, and the school calendar.

Frederick County School Board Ford Wayne A. A. Adams 8. G. Hawkins Stephens City High School Leslie D. Kline Kline Court House Stephens City Board of Supervisors

Fined $100 For Concealed Weapon In Virginia Case

Johnn C. McFarland of Vienna Virginia faced a $100 fine plus costs for carrying a concealed weapon at the fairgrounds. Judge Rice sentenced co-defendant John Rice to 60 days suspended jail time and handled several other cases in a lengthy court session.

Johnn C. McFarland Vienna Fairgrounds John Rice Carl David Baker Winchester Ernest Larue Key Trinity S. C Isaac B. Harvey Philadelphia

Services Tuesday For Mrs. Virginia Anderson

Mrs. Virginia Anderson wife of Lemuel Anderson died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She will be buried Tuesday in Mount Hebron Cemetery with funeral services at 2 o'clock at the Congregational Christian Church conducted by Reverend R A Whitten and Reverend J S Duckwall. Pallbearers are Bernard Smith Albert Patton Luther Patton Claude Grim Harry Seabright and Claude Grove. Her remains will be moved from Omps Funeral Home to her Bellview Avenue home this afternoon.

Virginia Anderson Lemuel Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital Mount Hebron Congregational Christian Church R. A. Whitten J. S. Duckwall Bernard Smith Albert and Luther Patton Claude Grim Harry Seabright Claude Grove

Truman outlines atomic bomb role and future power shift

President Truman says the atomic bomb answers Japan's rejection of the Potsdam ultimatum and warns of unprecedented air raids. He foresees sea and land forces pursuing a decisive strike and envisions a new concept of power from harnessed atomic energy, while withholding full details until wartime ends.

Japan Potsdam Truman

Blood donor eligibility rules stated

The notice outlines who can donate blood: in normal good health, at least 110 pounds, and aged 18 to 59. It emphasizes eligibility criteria for donors and may imply exceptions or future policy changes.

Winchester People Hart In Wreck

William Ralph Hughes of Leesburg and Robert F. Beavers of Winchester collided east of Route q near Berryville early last night. Passengers sustained minor injuries. Miss Hilda Beaver was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. State Trooper Thomas J. Starrett investigated the crash.

William Ralph Hughes Leesburg Robert F. Beavers Winchester Berryville Hilda Beaver Robert Beavers Winchester Memorial Hospital Thomas J. Starrett Front Royal

Native of Clarke Dies In Montana

John Robert Denny aged 67 of Great Falls Montana died suddenly August 1 1945 after a brief illness from a heart attack He was born in Clarke County Virginia June 12 1887 and moved to Montana in 1896 where he owned a ranch He worked for years on the Great Northern Railroad He is survived by his wife Marie Doheny of Minnesota a son Robert stationed in the South Pacific his stepmother Mrs Willie Clay Denny of White Post Virginia three sisters Mrs Robert Carrier Miss Marie Denny of Strasburg and Mrs Catherine Hodgson of Detroit and several brothers including James Walter Charles Harry and William His family and community remember him as a Christian gentleman

John Robert Denny Great Falls Montana White Post Clarke County Marshall Laura Chrisman Denny Virginia Great Northern Railroad Marie Doheny Minnesota Robert South Pacific Willie Clay Denny Robert Carrier Marie Denny Strasburg Catherine Hodgson Detroit Mich James Texas Walter Charles Harry William Front Royal Denny

Legion Meeting Move To Bank Building

A. C. Halvosa announced the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion meeting will be held indoors at 7 30 PM on Tuesday August 7 in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building in Winchester if weather prevents the planned home gathering at 1619 Valley Avenue.

A. C. ‘Halvosa Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank R. W. Earl Valley Avenue

Market Quotations Baltimore August Livestock and Produce

Maryland market reports show steady to higher tones in produce and meat prices. Apples, poultry, eggs and cattle quotes include nationwide levels and local lots. farm receipts are light, with mixed feeder steers and steady hogs and lambs.

Baltimore Aus G. P Bubas U. S Baltimore Livestock

Blood Donor Drive Seeks Elling Volunteer Registrations

Public response to the blood donor clinic in Winchester Frederick County shows volunteers rising early then dipping to 450 by noon. Officials urge continued registration at headquarters and radio appeals to fill the three days of plasma needs and prevent empty containers from returning to Washington.

Red Cross Winchester Frederick County Washington Carl Campbell U. S. Navy United States K. Sirbaugh West Boscawen Street Battle of the Bulge Station Winc Sirbaugh Peoples Drug Store

Livestock Market Report Chicago August 6

Salable hogs 4 000, total 8 000: steady demand. barrows and gilts 140 lb to 14.75 ceiling. sows 14.00. Cattle 15 000, calves 800: fed steers and yearlings steady. top steers 18.00, supply 17.50 19.0. cows steady to 0.15 lower. bulls mixed. vealers 16.00. stock cattle very slow 12.50 14.50. Sheep 6 000: early sales around 1.00 lower in slaughter classes.

Baltimore Chicago

Quiet Trading Across Markets Steady Prices Predominate

Stock market prices held steady in one of the quietest sessions of the year in New York. Rails utilities and specialties posted fractional gains while steels and metals edged down. Ticker tape moved slowly as leaders largely held their ground and uncertainty weighed on peacetime reconversion prospects.

New York America

Chicago Grain Prices Open Mixed on Active Trade

Chicago August 6 grain quotations show mixed openings as wheat climbs and other grains edge lower. Wheat Sep 1.69 1-8 Dec 1.66 7-9 May 1.66 1-8. Corn May 1.17 3-9. Oats Sep 64 1-4 Dec 64 7-8 3-4 May 64 7-8 3-4. Rye Sep 1.47 7-8 Dec 1.42 3-4 5-8 May 1.38 1-2 July 1.33 1-8. Barley Dec 1.11 1-2 May 1.13.

Chicago

Answers to the Daily QUT Quiz Prompt

Answers list shows quiz questions and correct options including Borneo Finance Interior Hamilton Helium false independence hal phila true? The Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea Beetle alcohol quote I like good drinks false benefits apply to all eligible personnel of the armed forces.

Borneo Finance Department of the Interior Alexander Hamilton False Independence Philadelphia Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea

Notice of Personal Debt Responsibility

Gordon B. Corbin states in a public notice he will not be responsible for debts other than those he personally incurred. The notice is dated August 6, 2011.

Hair Tonic Ad Promises Lustrous Grooming

Ad promotes Keep Your Hair in place with a Horoline Hair Tonic for a neat upfull look. Large bottle priced at 25c and sold everywhere.

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