Winchester Triumph In War Bond Drive Praises Massachusetts Loss
Maurice C. Bird, Winchester Massachusetts war finance chair, congratulates Winchester Va on the Fifth War Loan showing for Massachusetts amid a snowed under result. He notes Winchester Mass raised 2 006 000 dollars 121 percent of quota with 358 000 in E bonds 67 1 2 percent of official sales and 50 percent over the overall sales quota. A barrel of Shenandoah apples to Massachusetts as prize.
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Maurice C. Bird
Winchester
Mass
Bay State
Shenandoah Valley
Bird
Wendell Barney
Winchester War Finance Committee
Sunson
Jolliffe
Massachusetts
Sue “Tokes
New England
Barney
New
Sgt Steward Receives Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster
Mrs. John Steward of 1712 E Piccadilly reports her husband Sgt John Steward, with the Fifth Army in Italy, has been awarded the Purple Heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster after two wounds to his left arm. He served overseas 27 months. two brothers also serve, Pvt Austin Steward in England and Pvt Bill Steward in training in South Carolina.
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John Steward
E. Piccadilly Street
Sgt
Steward
Fifth Army
Italy
Pvt
Austin Steward
England
Bill Steward
South Carolina
Grandchild Dies in Washington of Polio
Mrs. J. F. Bly learns her granddaughter Charlotte E. Bly aged 11 died Monday morning at Children’s Hospital Washington. She contracted infantile paralysis on August 11, her birthday, and was moved to the hospital. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Bly of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bly
Charlotte E. Bly
Children’s Hospital
Washington
Curtis A. Bly
New Defenses of Germans Hit by Baltic Front Advances
Soviet forces under Gen. Ivan Maslennikov's third Baltic army broke through southern Estonia capturing Antsia and over a hundred villages. The push neared Valga within 16 miles, threatening key rail junctions on Pskov Riga and Tallinn Riga lines. German counterattacks were repulsed south of the Vistula and near Kaunas as Zakharov's drive attacked along a major highway near the Masurian swamps.
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Que
Ivan Maslennikov
Estonia
Antsia
Red Army
Baltic Sea
Riga
Maslennikov
Valga
Pskov
Raseiniai
Lithuania
Kaunas
Zakharov
Hef
Masurian Lakes
Tannenberg
County To Sell Tax Delinquent Real Estate
Frederick County Board of Supervisors directs County Treasurer to hire Attorney Harry K. Benham to initiate 3 year tax sale proceedings under Virginia law for delinquent properties. Delinquent lists show personal property $1189.93 and real estate $3055.55 totaling $4245.48. Other routine reports and dog claims approved. meeting led by Chairman C. M. Rosenberger.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Harry L. McCann
Harry K. Benham
H. K. Benham
Commonwealth of Virginia
Frederick County
McCann
T. W. Russell
P. W. Pingley
Ruth McNiel
I. Fred Stine
C. T. Adams
Gainesboro
O. W. McIlwee
Hayfield
E. M. Hines
Rt. 1
Winchester
Belgium
Frank Anderson
Lucille Whitlock
Gore
C. M. Rosenberger
Soldier Wounded Twice in France Returns to Duty
Tech Sergeant Dunbar Sale, back on active duty July 15 after healing from earlier wounds in France, was wounded again August 5 in a new incident. He joined the service February 3, 1941 with Company 1 of the National Guards. Son of Mr and Mrs Clyde B Sale of Mountain Falls, he previously earned the Purple Heart.
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Tech
Dunbar Sale
France
Sale
Sgt
Company 1
National Guards
Clyde B. Sale
Mountain Fails
Speeding Fines Issued by Trial Justice Court
Recent dispositions list Preston McKinley Wilmer of Alexandria Arthur Vinson of Huntington West Virginia and others in speeding cases. Fines set at 5 10 and costs with Judge W Erle Edwards presiding and J Roe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Trial
W. Erle Edwards
J. W. Roe
North Ave
Preston McKinley Wilmer
Alexandria
Arthur Vinson
Huntington
W. Va
Allied leaders praise RAF and U S forces in renewed push
Eisenhower lauded the RAF and U S RAF for supply services and emphasized how weather had delayed opportunities. He argued Hitler has nothing to lose by fighting to the end and predicted the despot’s grip would sustain the war as long as people remain under duress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
U. S. Raf
Eisenhower
Hitler
Wilson
France at crossroads as Allied forces tighten no retreat stance
The report states France is pressed by Allied southern landings while German troops struggle to retreat from central and western fronts. The French underground hampers German movements and Eisenhower’s forces aim to destroy the Seventh Army, the last major German force in France, by encirclement and rapid advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
France
Eisenhower
Frandé
Belgium
Holland
Intolgium
Germany
von. Kluge
Seventh Army
French National Committee
Italy
North
Africa
First Allied Airborne Action in Southern France Begins
Allied forces initiated movement with glider landings and a visible air assault over the coast of southern France. An airborne jeep engages a damaged glider while inland zones show marked landing spots and widespread parachute markings, with little observed enemy resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Corp
Bill Lineback
Chicago
Louis F. Jackson Dies Of Sudden Heart Attack
Louis Franklin Jackson 44 died at his home on North Loudoun Street from a heart attack. He was a long time truck driver for W. B. Snider Coal Co and valued employee. Survived by wife Margaret Ann Clifford and children Herman Louis Franklin Jr Douglas and Mamie. Funeral at Old School Baptist Church on Wednesday August 16 with Rev R E Laws officiating. Interment in Front Royal. Pallbearers are his brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Franklin Jackson
North Loudoun Street
W. B. Snider Coal Company
Warren County
Margaret Ann Clifford
Winchester
Herman
U. S. Navy
Louis Franklin
Douglas
Mamie Jackson
Hobart
Double Tollgate
Ted
Errasburg
Dewey
Heady
Front Royal
Virgil
U. S. Army
North Carolina
Bernard
Viola Jackson
New York City
Cornelia and
Ida Jackson
Virgie Washington
White Post
Old School Baptist Church
R. E. Laws
Brothers
Winchester Junior Board of Trade Holds First Luncheon
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade held its first luncheon meeting at the Trianon with 29 members and three guests Turner Anderson Frank Kellam Jr and Leslie Galliday in attendance. President Robert Grove presided as the new session replaces former monthly meetings. A report on the Bristol state board meeting was given by Ed Molden Peachy Hockman and Grove. Routine reports concluded the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Trianon
Turner Anderson
Frank Kellam, Jr
Leslie Galliday
Robert Grove
State Board
Bristol
Ed. Molden
Peachy Hockman
Grove
Invasion Forces Hit French Riviera Beachheads
Allied air and sea forces stormed the French Riviera coast from Toulon to Cannes as 800 ships supported airborne and amphibious landings. American and French troops led the assault with British air cover while German defenses were pressed and many enemy planes claimed.
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Salerno
Anzio
Normandy
France
Rhone
Marseille
Nice
Provence
Toulon
Cannes
Strett
St. Raphael
Cap Camaret
Riviera
Patton Promotion Approved After Normandy Leadership
The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. to the permanent rank of major-general after his command of the American Third Army in Normandy and Brittany was highlighted by Eisenhower. The Military Committee, voting unanimously, had supported the move despite past disciplinary concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
George Patton
Normandy
Brittany
Chamber
Senate Military Committee
George S. Patton
Chandler
D.-Ky
Sicilian
Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chandler D.ky
German retreat speeds up as British forces push near Conde
On the British front in Normandy the German escape corridor west of Falaise shows collapse under British hammer blows as tanks and troops push within a mile of Conde-sur-Noireau. Lt. Dennis De Mere captured as Dempsey’s Second Army advances east toward Vassy. Von Kluge orders fighting retreat and strong rearguards to avoid total collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Greene
Normandy
Falaise
Conde-sur- Noireau
Conde
Dennis de Mere
Miles C. Dempsey
Vire-Vassy
Vassy
von Kluge
Annual Memorial Services At Old Stone Church
The annual Memorial services will be held at Old Stone Church on Saturday August 19. The Rev. Harry Crim of Strasburg and Rev. J. E. Oliver of Winchester will assist in the morning service which starts at eleven o'clock. Friends and church association members are invited to attend an all day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Stone Church
Harry Crim
Strasburg
J. E. Oliver
Winchester
Church Association
Forces Close In On Falaise As Normandy Pocket Tightens
American and Canadian forces close the noose around the Normandy pocket. Patton, Bradley, Hodges press toward Falaise from south and west while Canadians advance on a two mile front, taking Epaney and Hill 184. About eight miles remain to the town as by passed Argentan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olent
Third Army
George S. Patton, Jr
First Army
Falaise
Patton
Domfront
Mortain
Epaney
Hill 184
Lisieux
Paris
Argentan
Malaise
Juvenile Shoplifting Charges Filed by Mc Crorys Manager
Two juveniles ages fifteen and sixteen are charged with shoplifting and referred to local juvenile authorities. Judge John Rice heard other cases: London Silk, White Post, dis orderly conduct 30 days suspended. Clark Smith, 1202 S Loudoun, drunk and disorderly $10 and costs and five days of a 60 day sentence. Floyd Jackson, Clearbrook, reckless driving $10 and costs. Clarence William Stillions, Virginia, drunk $5 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory's
John Rice
London Silk
White Post
Clark Smith
S. Loudoun Street
Floyd Jackson
Clearbrook
Clarence William Stillions
Cheer Up Cold Wave Forecast for October 16 to 19
The article notes a heat wave with 97 degrees at 2 PM from Winchester Research Laboratory and a 99 degree high yesterday. It records a low of 66 this morning after a restless night, with no relief expected beyond possible storms and limited rainfall of 0.15 inches so far this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Stonewall District Religious Education Meeting Planned
The thirty first annual Stonewall District Council of Religious Education will meet Sunday afternoon August 20 at two o clock at Rest Methodist Church Martinsburg Pike. Rev R W Vanderberry and Rev W H Bull will speak. Mrs J W Stipe leads devotions and Charles E McVay directs music. Officers are B F Strother president Esther Ridgeway vice president Mrs Daniel Lupton secretary and Joe L Jolliffe treasurer.
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Stonewall District
J. W. Stipe
Charles E. McVay
Grimes
B. F. Strother
White Hall
Esther Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Daniel Lupton
Winchester
Joe L. Jolliffe
Clear Brook
Auto accident leads to fine for driver Bradford
John J. Bradford of Carters Bridge Virginia was fined ten dollars and costs on a reckless driving charge from an auto collision last Saturday. He drove a 1936 Ford and struck a 1941 Oldsmobile driven by L G Liostrom at the Washington and Boscawen street intersection. Both cars had slight damage and a passenger suffered minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Bradford
Carters Bridge
Bradford
L. G. Liostrom
Washington and Boscawen
Thief Steals Fishing Gear From Cline Car on Kent Street
City police seek clues in a theft from Boyce Cline's automobile on Kent Street. About 100 dollars of fishing equipment, including a green tackle box with three reels, was taken from the back of the car.
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Boyce Cline
Cline
Kent Street
Rommel Reported To Be Improving After Accident
London Aug 15 German broadcaster reports Field Marshal Edwin Rommel is progressing well in recovery after an Allied air attack that left him with head injuries. Earlier notices claimed he was the victim of the raid.
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London
Edwin Rommel
Berlin
Rommel
Duke of Windsor Helps Dedicate Federal Recreation Building
The Duke of Windsor vacationing with the duchess assisted in dedicating a $75,000 federal recreation building in Newport Rhode Island. The facility will be operated by the USO for Black servicemen.
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Newport
R. I
Duke of Windsor
USO
Canadians Bombed As British Bombers Hit Canadian Lines
British heavy bombers attacked German positions behind Canadian lines yesterday injuring several Canadian troops and causing casualties during the assault by the First Army.
The Star Coverage Promises Complete Local and World News
The Star invites readers to rely on its complete coverage of local national and world events spanning politics economy culture and sports with timely updates and in depth analysis designed to inform and engage readers across communities.
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the Star
Germans Hit by Massive Allied Bombing Blitz
London reports a large Allied air assault with about 2,000 American and British heavy bombers targeting Germany Holland and Belgium. Additional Italian and English planes dropped explosive carpets on invasion routes into northern and southern France, hitting roughly 19 Luftwaffe bases and non operational stations with about 8 000 tons of bombs.
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London
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Italy
England
France
Hitler
Urges States To Help Jobless Urged by House Postwar Committee
The House Postwar Committee calls for immediate state action to expand unemployment compensation both in duration and weekly benefits to meet reconversion needs after Nazi Germany’s collapse. It backs legislation creating an Officer of War Mobilization and Reconversion and cites a study urging broader protection across most states.
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Washington
House
Nazi Germany
Rep
Colmer
D-Miss
Patton Promises Tea in Brest After Brittany Drive
Supreme Headquarters reports fresh tales of Lt Gen George S Patton Jr the famed tank commander as his Third Army roars through Brittany and into Brest promise makes a bold vow to reach the harbor city by Sunday. Tank columns push into outskirts prompting Brest defenses to pull back under heavy fire.
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Supreme Headquarters
Normandy
George S. Patton, Jr
Brittany
Brest
Cee
Marriage Boom Is Decreasing in 1944 Half-Year Data
Washington reports the census bureau found 260,679 marriage licenses issued in cities of 100,000+ in the first six months of 1944, down from 278,494 in the same period of 1943, a 6.4 percent drop. The bureau predicts a continued decline until many men are discharged from the armed forces.
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Washington
Census Bureau
WAC Recruiters Visit Winchester On Wednesday
Settsy Cullison and Marian Marteci of the WAC interview Winchester women aged 20 to 49 at the post office to take over vital Army jobs freeing men for combat. A display shows the new off duty uniform at the recruiting desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settsy Cullison
Marian Marteci
Winchester
Nazi Prisoners Rounded Up by American Troops in France
War report from Southeast of MO France dated August 15 describes U S. armor and infantry advancing seven miles with dozens of Nazis captured. One American division took 40 prisoners in the north and 200 in the sector. over 1,500 prisoners reported in remaining areas as escape routes near Falaise Argentan shrink.
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France
U. S
Asté
Comfront
Falaise-Argentan
Artilxllevy
Air Force
Weather Bureau Forecast Foresees Heat Through Friday
The Weather Bureau predicts no relief from the heat wave until Friday or Saturday. Zone Four shows continued hot weather with highs well above 90 and scattered thundershowers, then cooler by the weekend. Zone Five expects temperatures above 90 with limited relief until late week when general showers and cooler conditions arrive. Warmer again by Sunday.
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Weather Bureau
Local Markets Corrected Daily by The Star
Daily market listings provided by The Star deemed correct at publication. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical or clerical errors that may appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Calf Eats Wallet. Man Kills Calf After Theft Incident
In Putney Vermont on August 15 Leon Wood was milking when a calf swallowed his $100 wallet. Wood killed the calf and delivered it to a bank, which found the calf had swallowed $75, a darning needle, two fish hooks, a driver's license and Wood’s A gasoline book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putney
Leon Wood
Wood
German War Reporter Reported Taken Prisoner
The German Transocean news agency said in a Berlin broadcast that the war correspondent of the New York Sun was taken prisoner by German forces. The broadcast named the journalist as Gowen, unclear if it referred to Gault MacGowan who has been covering the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Transocean
Berlin
New York Sun
France
Gowen
Sun
Gault MacGowan
New U. S. Weapon Unveiled As Aerial Bomb
London dispatch cites Tokyo radio reporting a new American weapon a 14 pound anti personal bomb whose blast is controlled from an aircraft by a steel cable wound around the missile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokyo Radio
Local Flour Prices and Wholesale Butter Fat Notes
Market listing shows patent brand flour in 10 and 25 pound bags with per hundredweight pricing and bulk bag rates. Butter wholesale and butter fat quotes appear, with several bag sizes and pricing fragments.
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