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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
4
Public notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Va indicates second class mail entry Manea post office and calls on subscribers to report delays or irregularities in delivery to maintain prompt service. It names national representatives DeLisser Inc New York and requests readers’ alerts to ensure a reliable distribution system.
The Agriculture Department forecasts a crop year surpassing 1942 as drought damage is offset by repairs and improved yields. wheat and corn crops look set to be among the largest ever, with seven consecutive bumper harvests cited and farm labor praised for patriotic drives.
The piece weighs the question of collective German blame for Nazism and highlights Rifleman James Johnston who encountered two German prisoners shouting against Hitler. It notes generals and soldiers across fronts now voicing “Hitler nix” and fears a late, sentimental peace would repeat past failures.
In a 1940s voice the piece notes alarm clocks reappearing after the VPB ban ends among 79 home goods. It mulls time, longing, and a hopeful refrain, suggesting curfews and bells will resume in daily life as clocks tick toward normality.
The article reports two Europe oriented statements against Nazi tyranny. Norwegian patriots issue a warning to Quisling officers to spare youths from Nazi conscription or face punishment. The German Confession Church delivers a strong denunciation of Nazi conduct citing the Ten Commandments and divine justice, signaling bold courage in opposition to Himmier era oppression.
A year ago Frederick county farmers called for corn cutters and Clarke county labor camp relocation. Stephens City may organize a fire company to buy South End Hose truck. Springsbury horses at Berryville show continue to rack up points.
The Lexington golf club takes first in a tournament held on the Winchester Country Club course. Rev. W. L. Dudley lays the cornerstone at the Church of Christ on West Cork Street. A seven foot blacksnake, six inches thick, is killed on the R. Golightly farm on the Opequon.
Thirty years ago officials report no typhoid fever here despite rumors. The District Nurse's Association benefit at the Empire Theater features professional and local talent. Walter Huntsberry debuts his new 1915 model Buick five passenger automobile.
Forty years ago a few travelers pass through the city and business houses report a two aviet day as wharves near Potato Hill face alarm from a mad dog roaming the area.
The piece urges believers to link Christ sacrifice to daily sacrifice. It emphasizes bearing small crosses in body, church, work as a path to share in Christ cross and enjoy spiritual strength and new power in daily life.
A list of ten trivia questions covers naval enrollment peaks, portrait on a dollar bill, brittleness of iron, Saipan commander, TVA identity, rumored bread shortage bon mot, Mozambique Channel separation, Federal Reserve creation under a president, harness term, and the meaning of R A A F initials.
After years of darkness commentators urge renewed talk of Nazi hold and ethics. The piece questions justice in occupied regions and calls for vigilance against creeping totalitarianism.
Berryville and Clarke County reports recap events from The Star with brief notes on local happenings. Names places dates and outcomes are included as readable facts from the source page.
Seven cities seek entry to the Richmond softball tournament set for August 26 27 with winners paying $100 dues to reach regional playoffs in Washington September 2 3 4 The regional champions compete in Cleveland September 16 21 for the world title Only one girls team from Richmond Rams has applied with others from Virginia Dairy C & O and Danville in consideration Men’s entries include Sylvania Red Tops Arlington Court House Fire Company No 1 Virginia Woolen Reynolds Metals N and W Overall and Norfolk Navy Yard Entries close at noon next Wednesday with Hank Wolfe state commissioner and the News Leader handling entries in Richmond
Robert Clifton Haines 17 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Haines of Augusta West Virginia enlisted in the Navy through the Navy Recruiting Office in Winchester. He was working at Virginia Cold Storage in Winchester when he enlisted and attended Hoy School in Hoy Hampshire County. Born March 14 1927 in Hampshire County he was sworn in Washington July 26 and reported for training August 12. His father is an orchard boss for J H Rennells of Romney.
Powell Willard E. Powell a 17 year old son of Roy A. Powell of Liberty Hall Fairmont Avenue Winchester reports for boot training in the Navy Aug 11. He was born July 1 1927 at Romney West Virginia and attended Handley School in Winchester where he played clarinet in the school band. Powell worked for Rust Engineering Co Front Royal at enlistment and his father drives for Novick Transfer Co. Sworn in at Washington July 25 he reported for transfer August.
About 500 people attended pet shows at Virginia Avenue Playground and Douglas Playground. Judges named Most Unusual Pet, Best Kept Pet, Best Trained Dog, Prettiest Cat, and other honors for dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, and poultry, with entries from many local residents.
Baltimore market notes show weak apples and steady eggs with moderate receipts. Cattle, hogs, and sheep in Baltimore steady to firm, with high quality spring lambs 14.75 to 15.25 and hogs 160 to 240 pounds at 15.05 to 30. Chicago reports steady hogs at 14.75 for 150 to 240 pounds and weaker cattle and veal values, with lambs 14.00 to 14.75 and varied cow prices.
Stocks rise selectively with war favorable issues leading the gains while rails lag. Armament stocks hold steady amid milder conversion worries as several major names like Chrysler General Motors Goodyear Du Pont General Electric Eastman Kodak and Standard Oil rise. laggards include Southern Pacific N Y Central and Southern Railway with bonds steady and curb trades active.
Chicago grain prices showed a weak undertone in early trading with most contracts posting fractional losses. Wheat fell from 1.55 3-8 to 1.54 for Sept and 1.55 for Dec, oats slipped to 71 1-2 to 1-4 for Sept, rye moved from 1.07 to 1.06 7-8 for Sept, barley at 1.14 3-4 for Sept.
Washington reports American losses in Normandy from June 6 to August 6 total 16 434 killed 76 535 wounded and 19 704 missing Acting Secretary of War John J McCloy announced at a news conference He noted German forces near Falaise are trapped and that the southern invasion on August 15 is advancing ahead of schedule and well coordinated with Normandy incursions
In the Civil and Police Justice Court for the City of Winchester Commonwealth of Virginia vs John Garfield Festus the defendant was found guilty on August 8 1944 of illegal sale of alcoholic beverages. The order interdicts him for one year from selling any alcoholic beverage and directs a certified copy to be filed with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Judge John W. Rice signed the order dated August 8 1944.
Royal Crown officials failed to attend a league hearing on their protest of a recent 8 to 7 loss to South End Fire Company. The meeting, called by League President P. H. Gee, upheld the game as of August 9 with no protest upheld. A three member committee was appointed to plan season-ending entertainment. A new playing rule requires written releases and signatures from all managers for transfers.
A terse political note argues that funding through war bonds enables potential military action. The piece frames a causal link between bond purchases and future bombing, urging readers to consider the cost of national security measures.
Calter Lukeseak, 48, of Dorchester, carried $6,000 in his car for a year after being told banks were no good. He parked near Street and H Street Marine Road to swim. return found a broken window and the money, ration coupons, registration and papers stolen.
A wartime drive urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing War Bonds immediately, emphasizing patriotism and collective funding for military operations.
Alberta Catherine Smith is to be heard amid proceedings declaring her to be disqualified. An order prohibits for one year the sale of alcoholic beverages to her, dated August 1944 and signed by Judge John W. Rice. Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board official records accompany the order.
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