Sargent Calls Handley Football Candidates For 1945
Handley high school football coach Otis Sargent calls for candidates to report at 1:30 on Tuesday September 4. Uniforms will be issued next Tuesday as preparations begin for the September 28 opener with Waynesboro high. Eight lettermen are missing from last year’s squad including Cochran Hoover Spaid Lovett Semples Nelson Mellier Winkfield. Only three linemen and eight backs return, with Sargent aiming for a large squad and a rebuilt lineup for the 1945 season. The schedule includes games against Wayne, Warren County Front Royal Harrisonburg and others, with Staunton and Romney also on the slate.
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Sargent
Waynesboro High School
Winchester
Donald Cochran
Clarence Hoover
John Spaid
Bruce Lovett
Lackey Semples
Roland Nelgon
Eddie Miéillier
Lee Winkfield
Richard Huff
Waynesboro
Warren County High School
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Warren County
Robert E. Lee High
Staunton
Handley
Fairfax
Romney
Martinsburg
Staunton High School i S Bing
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Otis “Snag
Spain crisis widens as exile leaders sought for provisional govt
Four compromise options emerge as Franco ouster may trigger a provisional government including exiled leaders. American officials doubt early Moscow recognition of the Mexico City Spanish regime. They note Negrin was excluded and Soviet support for Chinese Communists affects Moscow’s stance.
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Franco
Russia
Mexico City
Gira
Juan Negrin
Spain
Negrin
China
Moscow
Ration Calendar Update From OPA Shows Stamp Validity
Ration calendar lists stamps Q2 through U2 valid through Sept 30 and others through Dec. Book four stamps for five pounds of food. Indefinite validity for airplane shoes book. no plans to cancel gasoline and fuel oil rationing as of Wednesday Aug.
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Sineth Fem
Uae
An & Pt
OPA
Infant Ronnie Smith Died At Bartonsville Services Held
Small infant Ronnie Lee Smith son of Mr and Mrs Paul Smith Bartonsville died at home yesterday afternoon after a one day illness. He was born August 11 1945 in Winchester. Burial services were private at Pairview Cemetery with his mother Mildred a Capon Bridge native and his father a Petersburg West Virginia native attending.
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Pairview
Ronnie Lee Smith
Paul Smith
Bartonsville
Winchester
Mildred
Capon Bridge
Smith
Petersburg
W. Va
O'Brien Cited For Croix de Guerre in France War Effort
Berryville Virginia resident William G. O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs Mose O'Brien has been cited by General de Gaulle to receive the Croix de Guerre for exceptional services during operations for the liberation of France. The award comes with a bronze star. O'Brien also holds the Silver Star Bronze Star and the Combat Medal and has recently been discharged from the armed forces.
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Berryville
William G. O’brien
Mose O’brien
de Gaulle
France
O'Brien
Valley District 97th Convention to Meet at Capon Bridge
The Valley District confirms its 97th convention for the last week of August next year at the Capon Bridge Dis cre Church. 275 attendees marked the largest turnout in years as reports from committees filled the afternoon.
Answers to the Daily Quiz Highlights City and Names
The page lists quiz responses referencing Soong and a city area. Items include a question about the moon and water exploration. The sequence cites the USS Augusta and Cleveland Ohio as answers.
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A . Soong
USS Augusta
Cleveland
Ohio
Carl Campbell Returns Home From Navy Reserve Service
Chief Petty Officer Carl Lewis Campbell, among the first local men listed in the U S Naval Reserve to be discharged on the point system, received his honorable discharge at Norfolk on August 29 after 3 1 2 years active duty. He served on the Ranger Essex Lexington Yorktown and saw action in Atlantic and Pacific theaters including Marcus Island Tarawa Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He and his wife Marguerite Whalford will live on South Stewart Street.
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U. S. Naval Reserve
Carl Lewis Campbell
Naval
Norfolk
U. S. Navy Reserve
Atlantic
Japan
Okinawa
Kyushu
Marguerite Whalford
South Stewart Street
Hail Damages Apple Orchards Across County
A severe hail storm heavily damaged apple orchards along the Middle Road and Marlboro Road with about 75 percent of fruit hit or bruised. Beverly Orchard Robbins Robinson and Tuttle Orchards and Dr. P W Boyd’s holdings were affected as winds knocked leaves and branches. Winchester escaped hail but faced heavy rain, wind, and scattered lightning causing power and pole damage.
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C. C. Bauserman
Middle Road
Marlboro Road
Beverly
Robinson and Tuttle
P. W. Boyd
J. W. Arthur
Marlboro
Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Company
Kent Street
Gerrard
Opequon
Fawcett’s Gap
Whitacre
Gainesboro
Gore
Clarke
Clarke County
Berryville
Virginia
Star- Daily Reports Berryville Boyce Clarke County Events
The Star reports daily events across Berryville Boyce and Clarke County with local updates, notices, and brief summaries of community happenings.
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Berryville
Boyce & Clarke County
Several Injured In Crash At Route 522 And 50
A collision at the Route 522 and 50 intersection injured at least two people and led to a reckless driving charge against one driver. Hospitalized were Mrs. H. M. Ballenger of Middleburg Virginia and Mrs. Frank McDonald of Round Hill. Mrs. Ballenger Jr. listed with Frances. Alberta Spinner faced the traffic ticket claiming brake failure. Albert Spinner Jr. and Richard Spinner, Mount Jackson residents, were uninjured. Both cars suffered heavy damage.
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H. M. Ballenger
Middleburg
Frank McDonald
Round Hill
H. M. Ballinger, Jr
Frances
Alberta Spinner
Studebaker
Albert Spinner, Jr
Richard Spinner
Mount Jackson
Quisling Accused of Aiding Nazi Invasion in Trial
Oslo August 31. Vidkun Quisling on trial for treason faced new charges that he helped the Germans defend Norway by directing cease fire orders to commanders and by urging German forces into Norway. Prosecutor Annaeus Schjoedt said Nazi documents and letters by Quisling would condemn him.
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Oslo
Norway
Vidkun Quisling
Defense Ministry
Quisling
Annaeus Schjoedt
Schjoedt
Occupation in Japan After Bombing Noted by eyewitnesses
Residents described a rough occupation as railways and plants lay damaged and shells fell during bombardment. Japanese guards lined the Atsugi to Yokohama highway at 100 yard intervals, some veterans wearing battle ribbons. Maj. Thomas Meserau led the battalion while General MacArthur stayed at Yokohama's New Grand Hotel and correspondents were housed at Bund hotel.
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Atsugi
Yokohama
Thomas Meserau
Bergen Field
N. J
MacArthur
New Grand Hotel
Bund Hotel
Meaning of Cherokee Name and Early Contacts
The name Cherokee is noted as meaning cave people. The tribe first met the British in the late 17th century, and De Soto encountered them in 1540.
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DeSoto
Countess Ciano Held by Italian Authorities After Allied Transfer
Countess Edda Ciano widow of Galeazzo Ciano is based in Rome under Interior Ministry custody to face possible Fascist crime charges. Allies handed her over from Swiss authorities after a pre-dawn transfer via Chiasso and Milan to Grasseto airport near Rome. The case may involve confiscation of property and potential prosecution under anti Fascist laws.
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Rome
Edda Ciano
Mussolini
Ministry of Interior
Allied
Galeazzo Ciano
Chiasso
Switzerland
Milan
Grasseto
Ministry of the Interior
Naples
Sicily
Pietro Nenno
Ciano
Edda
Shanghai
Axis
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Europe
Service Letters From Okinawa Highlight Marine Battle
Cpl. Edgar T. Roland known as Dick writes from Okinawa to his uncle in Winchester. He praises rest and chow and hopes for a return to the U.S. He mentions two brothers in the Marines, his Alexandria parents, and offers to share his address. The letter includes a clipping recounting heavy fighting, Marine losses, and the 22nd Regiment’s stubborn stand led by Col. Merlin F. Schneider, amid a brutal fight for Sugar Loaf Hill. A second item notes Cpl. Courtney Hook completing 18 months overseas with the 8th Air Force in England.
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Cpl
Edgar T. Roland
22Nd Marine Regiment
Merlin F. Schneider
Okinawa
William S. Williamson
Roland
Lacey O. Roland
Robert W. Roland
Marianas
W. C. Roland
Alexandria
No Man's Land
Naha
Sugar Loaf Hill
2Nd Marine Regiment
22Nd
Col. Schneider
Navy
Marine
Army
Eighth Air Force
England
Courtney Hook
C. Hook
West Cork Street
8Th Air Force
Jesse Auton
65Th
Expect V J Day Declaration Saturday or Sunday Morning
The White House announced President Truman would declare V J Day soon after the signing aboard the battleship Missouri. Press Secretary Ross said timing depended on the surrender ceremony, with a radio address possible around 10 or 11 p m Eastern War Time or the following morning if ceremonies run late.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Missouri
Charles G. Ross
Ross
All Day Meeting At Mt Pleasant Church
An all day meeting is set at Mt Pleasant United Brethren Church on Sunday September 2. Sunday School starts at 10 am followed by preaching and Holy Communion at 11. After lunch on the grounds at 12 there will be an afternoon program with visiting ministers. All are invited.
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Mt. Pleasant
M. Elston Wharton
M. ELSTON WHARTON, Agent For the Owner, Mrs. ~—_ M. Burner
Irasburg
Byron Brumback
Congress seeks broader probe into Pacific disaster findings
President Truman and Stimson clash with Hull over responsibility for the Japs stab disaster. Truman backs Stimson while rejecting court martial. Some lawmakers call for further investigation though blame remains contested amid differing views on the cause and scope of accountability.
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Adder
Star Full Coverage Promises Local and Global News
The Star pledges complete coverage of local, national, and world events for readers seeking comprehensive updates across communities. It emphasizes timely reporting, in-depth analysis, and a broad range of topics.
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the Star
Winchester Front Royal Series Opens With Matchup Doomed By Past Records
Winchester Park holds a .705 season mark at 12-17 and faces Front Royal, who sit 16-28 for a .571 clip. Mentzer will start for Park against Ned Settle of Front Royal as the series opens at 3 30 Sunday in Winchester with the winner of the first three games crowned champions.
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Winchester
Park
Viscose
Naval
Office of Strategic Service
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Brewers
Heurich Brewers
Clifton Athletic Club
Culpeper
Rappahannock All Stars
Williamsport “Wildcats
Orange Ramblers
Mentzer
Front Royal
Blair
Services Monday For Emma Alsberry
Emma J. Alsberry of Franklintown West Virginia aged 85 died yesterday afternoon at 2. She was born in Frederick County Virginia and lived much of her life in the community. She was a Old School Baptist and is survived by four children from her first marriage to Philip Franklin: Jane Truman Burns Philip H. Franklin Margaret O Baliss and Elizabeth Murphy plus a grandson Willis F. Truman serving in the South Pacific. Funeral services Monday at 11 from Rippon Church with Rev. Baily and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers listed are Ezekial Dolman Otho Dolman Edmond Berry Lewis Berry Geo Lee and Russell Lewis.
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Emma J. Alsberry
Franklintown
W. Va
Frederick County
Old School Baptist Church
Philip Franklin
Jane Truman Burns
Philip H. Franklin
Baltimore
Margaret O. Baliss
Lancaster
Elizabeth Murphy
Pittsburg
Willis F. Truman
South Pacific
John Alsberry
West Virginia
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Stickley Institute
Fred D. Maphis
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Stickley
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Virginia Stickley
Laura Stickley Bates
J. H. Haymaker
H. F. Boyer
Woodstock
H. W. MclIlwee
Walnut Springs School House
Carl Campbell
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock Street
Jr. Bees
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
Boxwell
Ene Boyd
Gul O. Foltz
Fee Eee Ween DeShone
Settee Neese J. Hockman
Deee R. Hockman
J. Foltz
Sf Neem Eens Markle
Kern
Miller Keckley
Cpl. E. T. Roland
Mt. Pleasant Church
Ralph Judy
Ned Settle
Rappahannock County
Settle
Booth
Staunton Wiliamsport
Seeee Brewers
Williamsport
Seers Brewers
Hagerstown
Staunton Sere
Linville
Staunton Cos
Brewers Transit
Beens ‘Transit
Emma Alsberry
Glaize & Brother
N. Cameron ST
Bessie M. Burner
Salem Church Road
Stephens City
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