Park Transit Nine To Meet Sunday
The Winchester Park baseball team schedules a return game with Camp Transit after last week. Mentzer will pitch again and Scrivener is expected to start. Two regulars Burch and Patton left for the Virginia Woolen softball state tournament. Regulars may be missing if Park Transit advances. Local fans expect a high scoring, fast game at three o’clock Sunday. Other area games include Stephenson at Stephens City and Middletown hosting Round Hill.
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Winchester Park
Park
Mentzer
Scrivener
Burch
Patton
Virginia
Richmond
Miller
Stephenson
Stephens City
Middletown
Round Hill
Loudoun County
Minks
Viscose
Rappahannock All-Stars
Washington, Va
Progress in reconversions and coal supplies debates
The report notes limited relief on anthracite heating coal and pending study on bituminous coal shortages. Army surplus items valued at 121 million include jeeps and trains. Oil controls will end soon with some measures kept. passenger rail travel remains restricted and delivery frequencies will relax when possible. Conventions may rise to 150 attendees from 50.
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Harold Ickes
Fortas
Europe
Agny
Ortas
The
Petroleum Administration
ODT
Quiz answers for Page 4 questions
The list provides the correct responses: 1 Claire Lee Chennault, 2 POT O LUCK, 3 She enjoys wandering in the museum, 4 Premier T Soong, 5 None or almost none, 6 War Food Administration, 7 Janus, 8 France and England, 9 Atlantic, 10 Steel industry.
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Claire Lee Chennault
T. V. Soong
War Food Administration
Janus
France
England
Atlantic
Steel Industry
Chicago Grain Quotations Mixed After Holiday Liquidation
Chicago August 17 heavy liquidation hit grain futures with wheat oats and rye little changed at opening while corn jumped up to 2 3 4 cents. Opening prices Wheat Sept 1.64 64 to 5 8 Dec 1.63 to 1 63 1 8 May 1.61 7 8 July 1.52 3 4. Corn Dec 1.16 1 2 to 1.17 May 1.14 to 1.15 July 1.12 1 2. Oats Sept 58 1 2 to 59 Dec 59 1 4 to 1 2 May 59 5 8 to 60 Rye Sept 143 1 4 to 143 Dec 1.37 1 2 to 5 8 May 1.32 1 8 to 1 4 July 1.24 1 2.
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Chicago
Olympic pay issue eyed at London meeting
Avery Brundage carries his plan for a sound amateur basis at the London games with officials hopeful the event will be modest in scale. Past disputes over paid ski instructors and soccer players from various nations are cited as problematic precedents.
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New York
Avery Brundage
London
Emperor Orders Jap Forces Cease Hostilities World War II
Emperor Hirohito ordered all Japanese forces to stop fighting at 4 p.m. Tokyo time. Allied forces were asked to refrain from approaching Japan proper until the order takes full effect. MacArthur’s staff planned occupation steps as a large Allied air fleet prepared to move officials to Japan under the Potsdam framework.
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Kochi
Shikoku
Hirohito
Tokyo
Japan
MacArthur
Manila
S. J. Chamberlin
Guam
Tokyo Bay
Grace Lutheran Chimes Welcomes New Player Frank Dick
Frank Dick now plays the Grace Lutheran Church chimes succeeding the late Prof. W H McIlw ee. Dick is a returning and discharged war veteran who works as a clerk in the former Riley store.
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Frank Dick
Grace Lutheran Church
W. H. MclIlwee
Mr. Dick
Riley
Japanese Surrender Advances as Soviets Seize Key Cities
Soviet forces report a wave of arm surrenders while actions at three points were repulsed. The communique notes Russian capture of Wangching Kiamuske and Taon, signaling a shift in operations and signaling endgame moves.
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Wangching
Kiamuske
Taon
Community Sewing and Knitting Schedule Ad
Production knitting work is done at home with contact: Mrs R E Griffith 4562 or Mrs J R Yerby 6378. Sewing Workroom on second floor Episcopal Church House 134 West Boscawen street open Thursdays 10 am to 5 pm. Surgical dressings at Presbyterian Church Annex open Wed Thu Fri 9 am to 5 pm and Thu 7 to 9 30 pm. Call Red Cross office 9412 for details.
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R. E. Griffith
J. R. Yerby
Episcopal Church House
West Boscawen Street
Presbyterian Church Annex
Red Cross Office
Japanese Army Ordered Calm Realism In Surrender
Prince Naruhiko Higashi Kuni as war minister and premier told officers and soldiers to restrain emotion and face reality as Japan ceases fire and returns to peace. The Domei dispatch relays imperial rescript urging unity, discipline, and enduring hardship to honor the Imperial Army.
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Japan
Naruhiko Higashi- Kuni
Tokyo
Domei
Associated Press
Higashi-Kuni
Imperial Army
Imperial Armed Forces
Showers Expected Across Districts This Weekend
Weather Bureau forecast predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday into Monday across District Four and District Five. Temperatures near to above normal with a warm stretch into Tuesday. Winchesterd region cool at night 56 and day 79 in the afternoon.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
Winchester
Prominent Virginia Woman Elsie Holladay Dies in Richmond
Mrs Elsie Urquhart Holladay widow of Frank Alto Holladay longtime Suffolk resident dies at 4 am in a Richmond hospital after months of illness. She led civic church and charitable work including roles in Episco pal Diocese of Southern Virginia St Pauls Randolph and garden clubs. Body sent to Suffolk funeral home.
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Richmond
Elsie Urquhart Holladay
Frank Alto Holladay
Suffolk
Southampton County
Holladay
Murdoch Urquhart
Hettie Dillard Urquhart
Woman's
Episcopal Diocese
Virginia
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Randolph Society
William A Baker Buried in Sperryville
William Ambrose Baker, died last Sunday, was buried Tuesday afternoon in Sperryville. He left a brother Frank Baker of this city, deceased at 69, who married twice and was father to 23 children. 17 survive. There are 56 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren among the survivors.
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William Ambrose Baker
Sperryville
Frank Baker
Winchester Golf Club Hosts Opequon Team in Martinsburg Match
The Winchester Golf Club hosts the Opequon Golf Club from Martinsburg West Virginia on Sunday in a repeat meeting this season. The visitors bring 23 players and local prospects include Wilson Pugh Chief Lloyd Mead Hugh Peters Jim Mason Jim McLaughlin Dr Raymond Kerlin Jesse Willard Ralph Larson and Lester Arnold plus many others. Play starts at 1 30 pm with a post match dinner at 7 30 pm catered by Sue Tokes reservations due by 10 am Saturday.
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Winchester Golf Club
Opequon Golf Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginians
Wilson Pugh
Lloyd Mead
Hugh Peters
Jim Mason
Jim McLaughlin
Raymond Kerlin
Jesse Willard
Ralph Larson
Lester Arnold
Ed Whiteside
John Thorn
Sue Tokes
Winchester
Red Cross Chapter Sees Leadership Change and Ongoing Work
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross reports the resignation of Mrs E E Harbaugh as Volunteer Services chair effective September 1 and has not named a successor. The Blood Donor Service remains suspended with 13 clinics totaling 5182 pints collected, while Mary Lou Steele leads the camp and hospital group for an active two year program. Home service reported 148 open cases in July and 131 closed. volunteers logged extensive hours across departments including nursing aides, motor corps, sewing, knitting, and surgical dressings with ongoing requests for more workers and materials.
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Winchester-Frederick County
American Red Cross
E. E. Harbaugh
Washington
The
Red Cross
Stewart Bell, Jr
Mary Lou Steele
Home Service
Susan Kabler
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Motor Corps
Charlottesville
District Nurse Association
Arts and Skills
Gray Ladies
Newton D. L Baker Hospital
Winchester - Frederick County
Japan
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Fish Fry Ready Near Bertonville Bridge
Plans complete for a fish fry by the Isaac Walton League near the Bertonville Bridge. Food served from 7 o clock with fishing enthusiasts gathering earlier to try their luck under ideal conditions.
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Bertonville Bridge
Isaac Walton League
Meat rationing may end in September say officials
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson stated rationing could terminate soon possibly in September. He noted civilian meat supplies for October through December may reach 145 pounds per person annually, up from under 120 pounds so far this year, with further gains if cattle slaughter rises heavily this fall.
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Washington
Anderson
Gas sales rise in Winchester after rationing ends
Gasoline sales in Winchester climb since rationing ends, though gains are modest. Stations report general availability with one outlet selling out while others note increased traffic but no shortages. Attendants expect the rush to ease as motorists adapt to freedom to fill up.
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Winchester
H. W. Jackson
Conoco
Cameron
Gerrard
Jackson
Kenneth Guise
East End
Berryville
National Avenues
Charles Denny
T. G. Adams Esso
Loudoun
Gerrard Streets
Edward S. Moore
Millwood Ave
Gerrard Street
Clarence Shiley
Pudeoil
N. Cameron
M. G. Levi
Wright
Esso
Braddock
Boscawen
Levi
Virginia Woolen Opens Tough State Tournament Schedule
Richmond Va Aug 17 The Virginia Woolen softball team faces a strong Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation 10 in the opening game at Rich mond tomorrow. The winner advances to meet Danville Dan River Mills. Royal Crown Battlers draw Arlington Asphalt 10 but must contend with Langley Field Flyers. Virginia Woolen adds a Washington DC battery to strengthen their lineup. The state tourney begins with 32 teams, including service squads Camp Pickett Camp Lee and Langley Field, with action at Byrd Park and Park Field. If rain cancels, games shift to Sunday.
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Virginia
Richmond
Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation
Danville
Dan River Mills
Royal Crown Battlers
Arlington Asphalt
Langley Field Flyers
Winchester
Virginia Woolen
Royal Crown
Washington, D. C
Lewis Renner
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
D. C
Camp Pickett
Camp Lee
Hampton Roads
William Byrd Hotel
Byrd Park
Parker Field
Winchester Woolen Mill
Hampton
Charlottesville
Byrd
Newport News
Ordance
Charlottesville Monticello
Yvith
Jneceie
Mooers Field
Sun
Baltimore Market Reports Prices for Produce and Livestock
Quoted prices cover produce and livestock in Baltimore Chicago and other markets. Apples and eggs show firm or dull trends with varying grades, while cattle hogs and sheep in Baltimore and Chicago reflect steady to active movements and ceiling prices for high grade animals.
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Baltimore
U. S
W. Va
Chicago
Iowa Fed
Stock Market Mixed as Peacetime Gains Lag War Issues
The New York stock market opened mixed with peacetime prospects lifting some shares while war issues including rails declined. Airlines faced heavy competition and traffic may not return to wartime peaks, maintaining a carrier slump. Demand focused on low and medium priced motors radios building materials and rubbers with several hitting 1945 highs. Utilities fell as bonds eased and commodities showed mixed results.
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New York
Sees Easing of Soft Coal Shortage
The Bituminous Coal Institute said a preliminary survey shows the ending of the war will ease the coal crisis this winter. Householders should expect about the same bituminous coal as last winter rather than one-fifth less, following the army's plan to cut 145 million tons over the next year.
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New York
Train crash injures 12 near Philippi station in West Virginia
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with a switch engine near Philippi station in West Virginia. At least 12 people were injured, including three seriously, as responders rushed to the scene.
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W. Va
Philippi
Baltimore and Ohio
Philippi Station
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