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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1941
Page
3
In Baltimore and Chicago market notes, cattle steer prices ease slightly while calves, hogs and sheep show varied shifts. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to firm, hogs mostly steady with lighter weights higher, fat lambs and yearlings gain 25 to 50 cents from last week.
Australia, joined by Britain and the Netherlands East Indies, forms a united front with allies against potential Japanese aggression. The statement notes Japan may test limits and emphasizes staying united and vigilant amid uncertainty.
In Terre Haute Indiana Judge John W Gerdink sentenced 23 year old Cozzie Merrill Jones to life in Michigan City state prison for the rape slaying of 12 year old Edith Idelle Barton a neighbor girl. Jones stood mute as the verdict of second degree murder was read after a 31 minute jury deliberation.
A Virginia advisory council committee recommends a bill to regulate manufacture sale and use of explosives. The group also supports airport zoning protect flying fields and enabling state and regional defense councils within law. The Crowder chaired panel will present December 12 to the full council before sending the proposal to Governor Price for transmission.
The crippled ship was towed to a large shed on company property for examinations and repairs after a continued plane accident. Its test flight was delayed. Joseph T. Hartson, executive vice-president, said there was no major damage, one nacelle remained, and the wing’s rear section condition was unknown. He called the event serious but not comparable to washing out a boat and suggested a pilot could have landed if it had occurred in flight.
Britain weighs declaring war on Finland as celebrations mark the 24th anniversary of independence. Finnish officials express optimism that their struggle with Soviet Russia will soon succeed, amid the changing wartime backdrop north of Lake Onega. Cotton hose history notes rise from 30 percent of US hosiery in 1929 to 91 percent in 1909.
Police hunt a repeat prowler who taps windows and calls to women in Winchester. He threatens armed force if detection is delayed, with last night’s incidents reported in the southern part of the city.
The Negro Home Nursing class normally held on Tuesday will convene Monday night at 8 o clock. Meeting announced by Miss Susie Edgerton executive secretary of the local Red Cross chapter at John Mann church.
A fire on December 6 swept a state highway department garage owned by the Swab Wagon Company in Elizabethville. Firemen from Pillow Lykens Millersburg and Gratz fought for over an hour, estimating losses at around $50,000 with six and other equipment burned and the 600 gallon gasoline tank briefly threatened.
King Leopold III of Belgium widowed since 1935 has remarried Mary Lelia Baels, daughter of a former East Flanders governor. The wedding reportedly occurred September 11, according to a pastoral letter quoted by the Belgian archbishop.
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel narrowly escaped a British air raid on December 6 at San Giovanni while returning home from a nine day visit. British command planes reportedly strafed ferries between Italy and Sicily and railway sidings at San Giovanni.
In Bloom Virginia on Sunday Mr and Mrs G W Hulyer Jr hosted guests including Raymond Hollar and daughter Mary Elizabeth Udell Long William Moreland Jeff Oates Forest Oates and Hugh Teets Teets recently moved to Maryland after years visiting Bloom John R Cooper returned to Radford after a weekend at his Bloom home St Johns Sunday School plans its annual Christmas Eve service.
Patrolman Thomas Casey aged 34 was shot to death on the sidewalk at East 52nd Street and Lexington Avenue. A passerby found his body early today with one bullet in the head and two in the chest. Police seek three men seen nearby. revolver and hat recovered.
Roanoke opens with about 100 bird varieties on display led by a large Cornish exhibit. Officials say roughly 500 Cornish were on the floor in the Roanoke Auditorium. James R. Gillin of Ambler, Pa., showcased red white and blue feathered birds described as a new variety after three years of effort.
Manila cabinet under President Quezon called for immediate evacuation of all non essential civilians from Manila and nearby areas with possible compulsory moves. Areas to be evacuated outside Manila to be set by the Civilian Emergency Administration or in consultation with General MacArthur. Decision on closing schools and universities in danger zones was postponed.
Residents move and visit others in Middletown and Front Royal with several trips to Clarksburg Washington and Roanoke. Mrs Larrick postpones Florida plans due to illness. Grace Methodist Women sell lunches at a sale by Herbert Manuel with receipts totaling forty five dollars and ninety four cents.
NORFOLK Dec 6. A heavy airplane crashed near the James River bridge area during dive bombing practice in Princess Anne county killing two men. The dead are Second Lieutenant Stanley P. Lienke pilot and Louis C. Latorre passenger both believed killed instantly. Cause of the accident not yet determined officials at the Naval Operating Base said. Lienke's home was Windom Minnesota and Latorre from Memphis Tennessee.
In Washington Senator Byrd called for immediate Senate consideration of the Smith bill to end defense strikes. The measure would require secret balloting before strikes and ban certain walkouts, with a national mediation board and union registration. President pro tempore moves and opposition to delaying labor bills are noted.
Citizens urge the Winchester City Council to allow discussion on two resolutions. The first demands broad access to municipal information for taxpayers. The second seeks to end secret ballots by Council members, arguing votes should be public and accountable. Sincerely, Met H. Byrd Jr.
Edith Sprouse from Washington visits sister Quint McDaniel family in Gore. John Parish heads to Winchester for winter with daughter Nate Shingleton. Viola Whitacre and others share time with local residents as Ragland family visits. W Sember improves after illness. several families host dinner at Quint McDaniel home on Sunday.
British air raids against ships off the Norwegian Dutch and French coasts were reported by the air ministry. Weather limited observations but an armed trawler off the Dutch coast was left wrecked and a supply ship in the Bay of Biscay was seen hit.
The Panama-flag Labrator was pulled from a sandbar near Cape Henry by Coast Guard cutter Jackson after part of her cargo was removed. The damaged tanker then proceeded to Baltimore.
Agnes Virginia Clevenger died at her home 328 North South Street Wilmington Ohio November 24 at 7 30 AM after four weeks illness She was born June 21 1895 in Wilmington a Wilmington College graduate 1918 She was daughter of Common Pleas Judge Frank M and Mary Robinson Clevenger Survived by her brother Russell R Clevenger of New York City Funeral services were by Rev Vernon Van Buren at Lukens Reynolds Funeral Home November 26 Interment Sugar Grove Cemetery
Leesburg Va December 6 Ward Loveless Washington DC attorney slain two weeks ago left an estate valued at 153546 with no will. Widow Irene Loveless has qualified as administrator heirs listed: widow and three daughters Catherine Allen Seattle Mildred Joff Douglaston Evelyn Carr Edgewood Arsenal Md.
Lynchburg reports Judge Alfred D. Barksdale closes the December federal term by sentencing two guilty parties and placing a third on probation. Sherman H. Bary, 19, got 18 months for automobile theft. Mrs. Margaret Gardner of Knoxville pleaded guilty to selling two grains of morphine and received 18 months in federal custody with parole possible after good behavior. Herbert Clos charged with forging a money order endorsement was placed on probation for three years.
Commission members favored a neighborly arbitration method to ease disputes while a political observer accused Washington of dodging responsibility by pressing Tokyo about troop movements in French Indochina. Beesting J Roosevelt asked Tokyo why troops massed. Saban said the troops were a precaution against Chinese border movements.
Japanese troop movements in southern Indo China are described as a natural sequence of northern frontier actions. Reliable Far East estimates place 100000 Japanese troops with tanks and planes in Indo China, with thousands more aboard transports near the coast escorted by warships.
British and Italian reports say fighting continues in the Bir El Gobi area near Tobruk as Allies push to control the initiative. Britain declares war on Finland Hungary and Romania to take effect at midnight Greenwich time, Finland’s response deemed unsatisfactory. Soviet and German actions on the eastern front include counter attacks repulsed along the Donets, a new Mius river line, and advances near Rostov and Taganrog backed by rumors of Axis divisions near Azov.
Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting at the Armory Mor night at 8 o clock. Adjutant J. G. Fasbrink urges all members to attend for important veteran matters.
Mrs. Anna Boyd aged 63 died this morning at 3 30 in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Widow of William Boyd she was a former cashier at Bmaos. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 PM from Mount Hebron Chapel with the Rev James W Van Meter of Martinsburg officiating. Remains rest at Omps Funeral Home until shortly before the service.
RAF fighters cross the English Channel in the heaviest gale and rain of the season today to strike German-held objectives on a new offensive sweep.
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