Miss Longerbeam Dies in Berryville
Miss Longerbeam, longtime Clarke county resident, died in Berryville. Born October 11, 1894, she trained at Lee Hospital Washington and worked for doctors Bellare and Gurwin. She is survived by two brothers and a sister. funeral at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Sunday at 3, with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Benjamin Jackson
Mary
Ann Royston Longerbeam
Clarke County
Clarke
Lee Hospital
Washin
Charles Bellare
Miss Longerbeam
Bernard Gurwin
Washington
Hugh G. Owens
Henry Kercheval
Gilbert Royston
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
No Change In Commercial Ladies Standing
In the standings for the commercial ladies, notable results include individual scores for Dorothy Cather 127 Martha Bowers 119 Nancy Ritter 115. Team and set scores show Va Woolen No 1 and No 2 facing South End Solenberger’s O Sculli and Valley Service with scores like 499 483 481 and individual set totals such as Cather 306 Ar 305 Perry 303 in a South End led competition.
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Woolen
Itol Restaurant
Th End Fire Co
Woolen No
Sdlenberger's
Zane Fire Co
Valley Service
Spepaativall
Ce Ccdee
Orothy Cather
Martha Bowers
Nancy Ritter
Cather
Hilda Ar- 1
Kitty Perry
South End
Va. Woolen
South
Solenberger
In Memoriam for My Mother T Washington
In memory of my dear mother T Washington who died December 2 1940. We miss you and think of you daily. We visit your graveside and place the flowers you loved. Sleep on dear mother and may we meet again. By her daughter Sidney Christian and grandchildren.
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A T. Washington
Sidney Christian
Harvey Augenbaugh to be buried in Mount Hebron
Relatives report that Harvey Augenbaugh was struck and killed by a car while crossing a street in Chambersburg Pennsylvania Thursday evening. He is survived by the former Alma Richard family and will be buried Monday at 3 PM from Mount Hebron Chapel with interment beside his late wife.
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Harvey Augenbaugh
Chambersburg
Augenbaugh
Alma Richard
Asa Richard
Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
J. W. Richard
Larrick
Cooper
Lovettsvile
Lodge Members To Attend Services
Woodmen Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodge members will meet at the lodge hall Sunday at 7 to march to Braddock Street Methodist Church for a Thanksgiving service led by Rev. T. J. Hawkins. All lodge members urged to attend. Winchester lodges hold an annual gathering and out of town members are invited.
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Woodmen, Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Braddock Street Methodist Church
T. J. Hawkins
Winchester
Ghost voices haunt German skies at English speaker base
At an Eighth Air Force fighter base in Southern England an English speaking kibitzer with a Brooklyn accent jammed radio channels. Pilots thought he gave wrong German homing directions and claimed to be guiding them over a neighboring group.
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Eighth Air Force
England
Germany
Cadet Nurses Join War Bond Drive In Local Effort
Cadets from the Third Army joined a local War Bond drive after a talk by War Finance Committee Chairman Wendell Barney. They work daily in afternoon and evening shifts and will close with a 30 minute interview on WINC with Leslie Gilray. Virginia Hollar praises their high enthusiasm and dedication to the bond effort.
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Ing
Third Army
War Finance Committee
Wendell Barney
Loudoun Street
WINC
Leslie Gilray
Virginia Hollar
Nazis Fighting Savagery Push Into Roer River Line
The Ninth Army pressed into Linnich Julich and Duren area while retaking Roerdorf and Flossdorf south. First Army seized high ground near Gey, within 1,000 yards west of Duren, as battle planes strafed German tanks along the Cologne Plain. In Holland the front was quiet except for patrols and briefings note German casualties outpacing replacements, with some company strengths down to 40 from 160.
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Son
Linnich
Roerdorf
Flossdorf
Julich
Duren
Roer
Gey
Cologne Plain
Holland
Western Front
Third Army Legion of Merit payments listed for many officers
A roster of names with assigned monetary amounts from retailers such as Mc Crorys and Woolworths appears to document payments or allowances. Notable names include Lt. Gen. Anna Margaret Beaver and Maj. Gen. Margaret Carper, with amounts ranging from 250 to 4600 dollars. The list features numerous officers across roles and ranks.
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Anna Margaret Beaver
McCrory's
Margaret Carper
Penneys
Juanita Murphy
Getts
Treta Sirbaurgh
Moling & Cather
Francis Bageant
Woolworths
Zorpha Baker
Worths
Eva Hottel
Peggy Schindel
Bill Woods
Margaret Hodgsons
Lois Timberlake
Timberlakes
Ted Mosely
Millers Drug Co
Winchester women injured in Plymouth area poultry truck crash
The Davis car a 1941 Dodge sedan was demolished after a 1:30 am crash near the Fauquier county line in Clarke county. Mrs Davis drove. Miss Robinson Miss Davis and Miss Senciadiver were injured with varying severity. They were treated by doctors including Roy A Barlow and H I Pifer and transported to Winchester.
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Roy A. Barlow
H. I. Pifer
Pifer
Miss Robinson
Davis
Miss Davis
Miss Senciadiver
Winchester
Washington
Fauquier
Clarke County
Middlebure
Harrisonburg
Army Navy Game Builds To Tight Clash Of Rosters And Hopes
Army coach Col Red Blaik and Navy coach Oscar Hagberg fueled confidence ahead of the two week layoff for the Middies and Cadets. Army captain Humphreys said they might win while Navy pledged a double barreled effort on game day with veterans and war heroes among guests.
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Earl
Red) Blaik
Army
Navy
C. O. Humphreys
Annapolis
Comdr
Oscar Hagberg
Soldiers clash in Vienna factory district amid refugee fire
Archduke reports that German divisions fired on refugees between Györ and Budapest as Vienna police and Graz troops were mobilized. Germany warned refugees to stay off roads for military movement while Austrian unrest prompted Gestapo actions and a cited speech cancellation.
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Robert
Vienna
Archduke
Gyur
Budapest
Graz
Austria
Robert Leyreich
Klagenfurt
Marburg
Good Tonnage of Apples Has Moved Into The Markets
Apple market reports show slower late November sales in the Appalachian area but large tonnage entering consumption. Virginia and Washington record strong car shipments, with Washington reaching a record 12 368 cars by Nov 25. The national crop is average and storage is light while prices edge toward ceilings amid strong demand and wartime allocations.
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Appalachian Apple Service
Appalachian
Nomal
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Washington
USDA
Florida
Apple Land News
Northwest
War Food Administration
England
Yakima
Wenatches
Canada
Romes
Jonathans
Apple
Death by own action stabs by Nips fail
The report notes a death by own action and stabs by Nippon forces, with continued coverage on Bonin Island bases northeast of Iwo Jima. It also mentions Marine fighter planes setting afire a supply dump on Babelthuap in the Palau group.
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Bonin Island
Iwo Jima
Babelthuap
Palau
War Bond Appeal Sparks Public Funding Push
A broad campaign urges citizens to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds. Officials praise ongoing public response and stress the importance of financial backing for military operations.
Bills Stack Up as Congress Narrows Christmas Time
The 78th Congress faces a protracted adjournment with unfinished business in both chambers. Leaders McCormack and Martin say members may stay past December 12 toward December 23 or beyond. The House aims to clear the last appropriation bill and hotly debated measures, including a one percent social security tax, while the war powers act renewal looms. Committees continue full operation with no adjournment plan.
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Washington
Senate
House
Rep. McCormack
D-Mass
Martin
R-Mass
Inaugural Cards For Clubmen
President Roosevelt directs invitations for One Thousand Club donors to the fourth term inaugural at the White House. Vice President nominee Truman may choose oath location. Byard Byrd heads inaugural committee as over 600 donors are listed. Dewey denounces the club as selling privilege. Democrats deny it. Senator Wherry calls the invitation a pay-off for the fourth term start.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Hary S. Truman
Capitol
Congress
Byrd
D-Va
One Thousand Club
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Confirmation of Two Protested War Officials
A Republican Democratic protest formed over confirmation of two Roosevelt surplus war prop officials. Senator Chandler warned partisan fighting could split Senate votes with Democrats likely to prevail. The Military Committee heard Hurley and Heller yesterday and set a Tuesday date for a closed decision. War Department defended a $2,000,000 government loan to Narragansett Machine Co. of Pawtucket Rhode Island.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chandler
D.-Ky
Senate
Robert A. Hurley
Connecticut
Edward H. Heller
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Narragansett Machine Company
Pawtucket
R.I
Wife of French Writer Dies
A French broadcast reports the accidental death of Madame Malraux wife of Andre Malraux novelist and author. Malraux is with the FFI and serving as a soldier in the Vosges mountains.
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London
Madame Malraux
Andre Malraux
Malraux
FFI
Vosges Mountains
Nine Die in Head On Car Collision Near Morganton
Nine persons were killed and five others critically injured when two cars crashed eight miles west of Morganton North Carolina early today. All victims were residents of Morganton Route One and nearby Glen Alpine.
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Morganton
N. C
Glen Alpine
G T Bateman To Speak At Church Anniversary
The Church of Christ Undenominational marks its first anniversary with three services led by guest speaker G T Bateman evangelist for the Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship. Nath an Williamson serves as pastor. Services begin 11:00 AM with Abiding in Christ, 2:30 PM The Supremacy of Christ, and 7:30 PM The Recognition of the Lordship of Jesus Demands a Scriptural Plan of Salvation. A report of progress and plans to purchase property for a new house of worship are announced.
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Church of Christ Undenominational
G. T. Bateman
Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship
Nathan Williamson
Christ
Jesus
Frances H Ligeons dies. services planned
Frances Hall Ligeons a respected Berryville citizen and widow of Robert Ligeons died yesterday at 7 AM at her Josephine City home after illness. Survived by eleven children including Emma Mills in Washington DC and several in Berryville and overseas military service. Funeral service from Zion Baptist Church Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. J S Swan. burial in Milton Valley Cemetery.
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Frances Hall Ligeons
Berryville
Robert Ligeons
Josephine City
Henry
Betsy Walker Hall
Emma Mills
Washington, D. C
Robert
Samuel
Charles
U. S. Army
Camp Kilmer
N. Y
William
Frances
Douglas
James
Dorris
Frank
Elizabeth
Zion Baptist Church
J. S. Swan
Milton Valley Cemetery
Rival Italian Groups Clash in Rome on Via Dell Impero
Fist fights broke out between Republican students and Monarchists in Rome on the Via Dell Impero as the students seized a Monarchist flag. Carabinieri intervened to separate the groups before a review of new Italian troop units by Premier Ivanoe Bonomi, which passed without incident.
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Rome
Via Dell Impero
Carabinieri
Ivanoe Bonomi
Six Leftists Quit Greek Cabinet
Six left wing members of the Greek cabinet resign in Athens over the crackdown on guerrillas. Communist Agriculture Minister John Zargos denounced what he called unilateral decisions by Maj. Gen. Ronald Mackenzie Scobie, the British commander of Allied troops in Greece.
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Athens
John Zargos
Ronald Mackenzie Scobie
Greece
Scobie
Athens Radio
George Papandreou
Boyce Senior 4-H Elects Officers
The Boyce Senior 4-H Club held its regular meeting in the school library on November 27. New officers were elected for the next year: President Lawrence Russell Vice-President Iona Sechrist Secretary Treasurer Wanetta Fleming Reporter Hilda Sud-Song Leader Gladys Cerro. The group discussed recruiting new members and the officers were urged to attend the County Council meeting at the Berryville o-s house on December ed.
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Boyce
Square Dances Resume at Winchester Armory Tonight
After four week lapse the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion resumes Saturday evening re Dances at the Winchester Armory to aid returned veterans and families. A new orchestra and a new figure caller are engaged for the event.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion Tonight
Winchester Armory
Notice to claimants of estate of G H Martineau
Notice to any person with claims against the state of G H Martineau to present them within 60 days. Naomi Matineau and C R Grubbs as executors of the estate at 20 Valley Ave Winchester VA. (12-2-31)
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G. H. Martineau
Naomi Matineau
C. R. Grubbs
Admr
Valley Ave
Winchester
Market Quotations and Baltimore Livestock Summary
Baltimore market notes show firm prices for produce and eggs with light receipts. Cattle and hogs varied, with steers and heifers higher week to week, feeders and calves mixed, and slaughter cattle and sheep mostly steady to 25 cents higher or lower depending on grade and weight. Chicago prints show hogs and cattle mostly steady with limited receipts and declines for heavier hogs and some cattle.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago
Margaret Collins Denny Class at Braddock Street Church
Mrs. Virginia O'Rear will teach the Margaret Collins Denny Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45.
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Virginia O’rear
Margaret Collins Denny
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Handley Football Honors Go To Cochran and Huff
Donald Cochran named outstanding back for Handley football team correcting yesterday’s error to Clayton area. Richard Huff cited as outstanding lineman. both received sweaters from the Winchester Junior Board of Trade at the Thanksgiving Dance Thursday night.
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Donald Cochran
Handley
Clayton Area
S. Cochran Richard Huff
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
F. E. Johnson Grocery Announces Saturday Hours
The F. E. Johnson Grocery on West Boscawen Street will open as usual on Saturday December 9. The note expresses appreciation for customer trade signed by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Helms.
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F. E. Johnson
West Boscawen St
O & Mrs
W. J. Helms
Stock Market Report Weekend Trading Closes Mixed
New York December 2 stock market shows bullish sentiment in sugars and select rails and industries while leaders stay apathetic toward recovery. Turnover around 600000 shares marks one of the largest Saturdays in six months with mixed fractional gains and isolated larger jumps. Sugar stocks rise on hopes Washington will meet Cuba and Porto Rico price demands amid US supply shortages. War impact reduces reconversion fears as European conflict may endure longer than optimistic view. Government order slows civilian production under spot program to support armed forces, and weekend caution dampens some trading activity.
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New York
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Home Agent Schedule Highlights December Meetings
December 5 Middleroad Home Demonstration Club meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs E M Rogers for Rug Making. December 5 Stonewall H D C meets at 2 pm with Mrs J W Stipe at 426 Millwood Ave Winchester Va Flickinger demonstrates Lightening. December 6 Gore H D C meets with Mrs J Walter Larrick on Lighting. December 7 Shawnee H D C meets 2 pm at Opequon Presbyterian Church basement for Rug Making.
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Middleroad Home Demonstration Club
E. M. Rogers
Stonewall H
J. Walter Larrick
Shawnee H. D.C
Opequon Presbyterian Church
Chicago Grain Quotations Steady to Strong in Early Trading
Chicago grain futures opened mixed with rye recovering much of yesterday's losses as others show slight gains. Wheat prices for May, July, and September stood around 1.58 to 1.62 a bushel while corn and oats also posted modest figures. Rye led early advances with December and May postings near 1.10 to 1.12 a bushel.
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Chicago
Rye
Answers to the Daily Quiz from Page 4
Correct responses list quiz items: 1 Destroyer escort 2 Cleveland 3 The Philippines 4 Neither General Marshal nor Admiral King was there 5 Lou Gehrig 6 No 7 Germany and Russia World War II 8 False nitrogen and hydrogen 9 New York City 10 Delaware
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Cleveland
The
Philippines
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Virginia Livestock Market
Julian A. Everly
Shenandoah Production Credit Association
Ecolda More Coe Ees
SILCO
Mr. Augenbaugh
Rhodes Drug Company
Boscawen
Brad
American Legion
New. Orchestra
Third Army Legion of Merit
Christine Fansler
Henrietta Fuller
June Hicks
Bertha Ritter
Pifers
Tra Shbaugh
Mont. Wards
Walter Neiles
Kinneys
Mary Hawkins
Woolworth
Rosalie Grim
J. C. Penney Co
Mary Butler
Frances Unger
Hilda Miller
Jean Shirkery
Earl Polhamus
Mont. Ward
Virginia Pifer
Margaret Hodgson
John Bowers
Clara Shank
Frances Jenkins
Army-Navy
Jone Oe
H. Co. A
U.S
British Columbia
U. S
B. C
Great Britain
N. W
Vinson
OPA
Frances H. Ligeons
Boyce Senior
Stock Market Report
Automobile Sale
County Court House
Studebaker
Court House
Ebert
G. G. Baker
Stt
Smith Pontiac Sales & Service
Gerrard and Valley Avenues
Robert Lee
Valley Pike
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