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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1943

Page

2

Handley Football to Formally Bow Out in 1943 Season

Handley high school to award monograms at a special assembly next week as 16 football squad members receive letters. Coach Otis Sargent notes that nine letter winners will depart due to graduation or the draft, with Crim Swisher Hoover Lewis among the missing. Martinsburg's season ended Thanksgiving with one win and five losses.

Sxteen Handley Otis “Snag” Sargent Gladstone Crim Arthur Swisher William “Hink” Lewis Arch Garber Donald Cochran Bill Harty Dick Huff Dick Owen Lee Winkfield Ence Hoover Frank Taylor Alton Powell Eddie Levi Bill Lovett Bruce Love

Retired Officer Capt William Barrett speaks to Winchester Kiwanis

Captain William M. Barrett U S Army retired was guest speaker at the Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting. He discussed Our Good Neighbor Policy with emphasis on South American countries. A Christmas baskets committee was appointed for cooperation with the Fellowship Club.

William M. Barrett U. S. Army Winchester Kiwanis Club Barrett H. S. Pifer Fellowship Club Earl Shade Harry A. Schmidt Eugene B. Cooper Roy Cather Bruce Goram U. S. Naval Reserve Garland Quarles Edwin Yost E. C. Yost Paul Myatt Arlington County Laurens Jones

Steel wage talks resume in December meetings

The article notes a December session in Pittsburgh at the William Penn Hotel where representatives of steel producing subsidiaries will meet to jointly negotiate terms of a new wage agreement. The gathering marks continuation of the wage talks beyond page one.

Burgh William Penn Hotel

Ration Calendar for Meats Fats Shoes Gasoline and Fuel Oil

Ration calendar outlines validity of stamps and coupons for meats fats and other goods. It lists book numbers stamp letters and expiration dates across regions including northeast southeast Rocky Mountains far west midwest southern states and the eastern and western areas with values of 10 gallons per unit and multiple period expirations.

IUG Northeeast Rocky Mountains Far West South Midwest

O Mahoney Urges All Out Price Control to Halt Cost of Living

Senator O Mahoney urged an all out price control to avert a cost of living crisis. He argued that taxes or inflation will eventually affect everyone and said wages and living costs should be stabilized at a new equitable line. Byrnes echoed the need to keep down the cost of living, but Congress showed little sign of shifting on food subsidies or railway wages.

Washington O'Mahoney D.-Wyo James F. Byrnes O’mahoney Justice Byrnes Bernard M. Baruch Byrnes

Turkey weighs entry as Balkan crisis nears

Ankara reports warn of near decisive battles and a full Turkish alliance with the Allies. Cairo communique hailed as peace war accord while Sofia and Budapest broadcasts reflect wartime diplomacy and possible Soviet and Red Army involvement.

Ankara Reuters Cairo Sofia Budapest Bulgaria Soviet Union Russia Balkan Red Army U. S Moscow Washington Inonu Turkey Ismet Inanu Roosevelt Churchill United States Istanbul Izmir

Answers to the Daily Quiz from Page 1

The page lists quiz answers: 1 Herbert Hoover. 2 Shipbuilding. 3 2,700,000 men. 4 Sir Walter Scott. 5 William H. Davis. 6 Job age 28. 7 Genecrpe Washington. 8 (missing). 9 Woodrow Wilson. 10 Author.

Herbert Hoover Sir Walter Scott William H. Davis Job Genecrpe Washington Woodrow Wilson Author

Two Electric Trains To Be Given By Legion

The Robt. Y. Conrad Post No. 21 of the American Legion will give away two Lionel electric trains on December 23 at 9 15 PM at the Capitol Theatre. The prize supports their Christmas charity fund and trains are on display at Baker and Anderson's window. Commander Bob Schenck notes the post’s wartime era membership is at a fifteen year high with many veterans joining.

Legion Robt. Y. Conrad The American Legion Capitol Theatre Bob Schenck Baker and Anderson's Santa Claus Schenck Baker and Anderson

Goss Appraisement Recorded for Marion B. Goss Estate

An appraisement of the late Marion B. Goss estate was recorded in Winchester Corporation Court. Six race horses named Hoot Man My One 17 Guns Black Magic Bear Cat and Pious Display valued with racing equipment and a Buick totaled 7216.91. appraisers were G. G. Baker C. L. Nicodemus and B. M. Sullivan.

Marion B. Goss Winchester Corporation Court Hoot Man My One Black Magic Bear Cat Pious Display G. G. Baker C. L. Nicodemus B. M. Sullivan

Threat of Strike By 360 Trainmen Over Wage Increase

The 360 trainmen threaten a strike in protest against a four cent per hour wage increase granted by the Mediation Board. Thomas E. Bickers of the National Mediation Board notified B.L. Bugg, urging accord but warning the walkout could be reinstated if no settlement is reached. The road serves two ordnance plants and supplies railway service to several Georgia and Alabama towns.

Mediation Board Thomas E. Bickers National Mediation Board B.L. Bugg Georgia Alabama

Turkey's Potential Role in Allied Balkan Drive in WW II

The piece outlines three main Allied invasion routes against Germany and argues Turkey could open a key Balkan front. It cites air bases on Turkish western airfields and Sea of Marmora access as pivotal, with Istanbul as a strategic port. It notes Turkey's possible contribution, about 30 divisions, while highlighting gaps in air power and modern guns.

Germany English Channel Belgium France Adriatic Yugoslavia Aegean Sea Balkans Aegean Greece Aegean Islands Turkey Asia Europe Dardenelles Sea of Marmara Bosphorus Balkan Cairo Sea of Marmora Istanbul Merich Bulgaria Dardanelles Marmora- Bosphorus Sofia Salonika Vardar

Schedule Of The Home Agent Demonstrations This Week

Miss Ruth McNiel announces a week schedule for Home Demonstration Clubs. December 8 at 2 p m Fredrick North club meets at Mrs Walter December 9 at 2 p m Evandale club meets with Mrs C S Solenberger December 10 at 2 p m Friendly Grove club meets with Mrs Russell Feeley Foods demonstrations will be given at all meetings.

Ruth McNiel North Prederick Walter Deember Evandale

Hoover Budges, Endorses Moscow Pact After Talks

Former President Herbert Hoover confirmed approval of the Moscow pact after a conference with Alf Landon. Hoover said Landon did not oppose the pact in public or private, and Hoover praised the transition framework. Landon warned the accord may not ease Russian territorial aims and called the Moscow conference hazy.

New York Herbert Hoover Alf M. Landon Landon U. S Washington Europe Moscow

Andaman Islands Raided By Allied Bombers

U S heavy bombers struck the Andaman Islands in Bengal as part of ongoing Allied air operations over southern Burma. Four engines targeted Chat ham with anti air defenses claiming one enemy fighter down. Over eight days Rangoon Mandalay Akyab Prome Heho and other targets were hit by the 10th U S Air Force and RAF with twelve Allied planes missing and eighteen Japanese downed.

New Delhi U. S Andaman Islands Bengal Convay Burma Chatham Andaman Southeast Asia Lord Louis Mountbatten Malay Peninsula Sumatra Japan Indian Ocean U. S S 10Th U. S. Air Force RAF Rangoon Mandalay Akyab Prome Heho

Chinese Troops Break Sinyang Breakthrough Hit Japanese Bases

Chinese High Command reports Sinyang, key base on the Peiping Hankow line, fallen to Chinese troops after heavy shelling and urban fighting. Conflicts also reach Changteh and Suihsien outskirts as Jiangxi forces strike near Changsha. Loss of Changteh deemed a major economic and military setback for Japan.

Sinyang Henan Chanteh Peiping-Hankow Hankow Suihsien Nyang Kingshan Changteh Changsha Yuan River China

Clarence M Brown will probate records in Winchester Court

The will of Clarence M Brown admitted to probate in Winchester Corporation Court. All personal property and real estate go to sister Minnie H Brown except 375 to Maud J Brown and 50 to brother Harry J Brown. Minnie H Brown named executrix and appraisers Roy P Duvall Fred A Robinson W C Hodge C P McVicar Harry McCann.

Clarence M. Brown Mamie B. Robinson W. C. Hodge Winchester Corporation Court Minnie H. Brown Maud J. Brown Harry J. Brown Roy

Use Of Schools As Community Centers Endorsed By Board

The Frederick County Board endorsed using school buildings as community centers for taxpayers meetings but requires written permission from the principal to use the facilities. The board urged scheduling harmony to avoid conflicts and planned future teachers meetings on Saturdays when possible. Transportation was arranged for colored high school students to Douglas School in Winchester.

Frederick County Scho Leslie D. Kline Douglas Winchester

Bayliss Will Is Probated In Winchester Court

The will of Wesley H. Bayliss has been admitted to probate and recorded in the Winchester Corporation Court. Mamie E. Bayliss is named sole beneficiary and executrix. Appraisers appointed include N. K. Larrick M. H. Rosenberger J. E. Nelson Vernon Baker and John Box Boxwell.

Wesley H. Bayliss Winchester Corporation Court M. M. Lynch Margaret Kelchner Mamie E. Bayliss N. K. Larrick M. H. Rosenberger J. E. Nelson Vernon Baker John Box Boxwell

Cambridge Cleric Accepts Washington Diocese Bishop Election

Very Rev Angus Dun dean of the Episcopal Theological School said he accepted election as bishop of the Washington D C Diocese. He added he would have no right to decline the appointment.

Cambridge Mass Angus Dun Episcopal Theological School Washington, D. C

Rites Thursday For Accident Victim

Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Smith will be held at Jones Funeral Home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Ronald Wilson will lead the rites. Hymns include The Old Rugged Cross Abide With Me Beautiful Garden of Prayer and God Be With You Until We Meet Again. Pallbearers are T. C. Bowley H. M. Brumback H. D. Warren H. M. Manuel S. S. Ginn and C. K. Wright. Interment follows at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Cedar Creek Grade.

Jones Funeral Home J. B. Smith Vaucluse Ronald Wilson Old ‘Rugged Cross Beautiful Garden of Prayer God T. C. Bowley H. M. Brumback H. D. Warren H. M. Manuel S. S. Ginn C. K. Wright St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Cedar Creek Grade

Clarke County AAA elects J W Carpenter Chairman and officers

J W Carpenter of Clarke County chaired the AAA county convention and was elected chairman. Irvine Price became vice chairman with W M Gaunt as regular member and A C Buckley and T A Fenton as alternates. District meetings selected delegates, alternates, and officers across Battletown Chapel Greenway and Longmarsh, with Edith Ritter named county treasurer and the county agent acting as secretary.

J. Wilmer Carpenter Chapel District Agricultural Adjustment Administration Clarke County Irvine Price W. M. Gaunt A. C. Buckley T. A. Fenton Battletown Oscar Ramsburg R. B. Smith, Jr A. H. Lee C. J. Emmart H. N. Wynkoop H. C. McGehee R. B. Smith Jr. Chapel C. E. Wisecarver J. L. Humston Shadee Moore Longmarsh R. L. Withers J. H. Gruber Oscar Carr R. L. Bromley S. 8. Henshaw I. K. Moorhead Edith Ritter

Red Cross Nursing Consultant Here in Winchester

Miss Bonham Red Cross nursing consultant of the eastern area will visit Winchester today and Thursday to consult with committees on any nursing program for the Winchester Frederick County chapter. Mrs Susan Kabler executive secretary said.

Miss Bonham Red Cross Winchester Winchester - Frederick County Susan Kabler

Atlantic Sinkings Claimed by German Communique

The Berlin radio broadcast a German communique claiming seven heavily laden merchant ships totaling about 48 000 tons were sunk by Nazi U Boats in attacks across the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The time period of the attacks was not specified.

London Atlantic Mediterranean Berlin Tony

Flying Artillery Becomes Formidable Air Weapon

Major General L H Campbell Jr says the flying artillery makes American airplanes the most formidable air weapon. He notes the Ordnance Department has worked four years on the project and reports early battle reads from the South Seas showing a 75 mm field gun mounted on aircraft. He adds our air arm now surpasses prior weaponry and inventories are growing daily.

Dewien L. H. Campbell, Jr United States Army Ordnance Chief National Association of Manufacturers Campbell Ordnance Department South Seas

Smuts Sees Large War Ahead at Cairo Conference

Field Marshal Jan Smuts, premier of the Union of South Africa, warned reporters at Cairo that though victory seems near, a great war still lies ahead. He cited rising movements in England Russia and the Far East, saying the elements are on the march, and urged press vigilance after the war to prevent a repetition of disaster.

Cairo Jan Christian Smuts Union of South Africa Smuts England Russia Far East

Baltimore Grain Market Closing

Baltimore market closes with wheat at 1.6834 per bushel for spot and 1.74 percent for rail transit. Winchester Market lists wheat at 1.64, white corn 1.36, yellow corn 1.24 per bushel, all prices mill delivery-based.

Baltimore Winchester

Handley Prep Aims For Hoops With New Team Build

Sargent announced a Call for basketball candidates at Handley on Monday December 13 with the season set to start in January. Martinsburg Rom NeyBerkeley Springs Charles Town Shepherdstown games expected soon. The Judges play the Bull Dogs January 18 at Martinsburg with a home date February 1. About a 14 game schedule is planned. Last year losses force a new squad with only two lettermen remaining. Levi and Hamman likely core players. Pope duties Army. Sencindiver Ritter Veatras Pingley Moore among returning or departed.

Snag Sargent Handley Martinsburg Romney Berkeley Springs Charles Town Shepherdstown Bulldogs Hagerstown Harrison Levi Hamman Pope Handley Court Sencindiver Army Ritter Veatras

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