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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1943

Page

2

City Schools to Present Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Chester Public Schools will present a Christmas concert at Handley School Sunday December 19 at 3 p m. About 400 students from fifth and sixth grades plus fourth graders and the high school Glee Club will perform a one hour program directed by Miss Gwendolyn Haynes. The event draws large audiences and invites Winchester residents to attend.

Chester Public Schools Handley Av Christfearers Gwendolyn Haynes Glee Club Cappella High Security Handley Auditorium Frank Sengindiver The Herald Angels Mendelssohn E. T. Clark Ministerial Association Garland R Candle Song Bethleh Bortniansky Caro & Cappella Choir Old Frerich Adam Bfey Gruber

Local Sports Highlight In The Evening Star

The Evening Star features local sports coverage focused on community teams and performances. Highlights include recent game results and standout players from regional leagues.

Ration Calendar Details This Winter

The article outlines rationing through stamps for meats fats and processed foods with book numbers and validity dates. It lists gasoline fuel oil and shoe stamps with regional validity and expiration dates, noting units and values. Fuel periods three and five mention cross region changes and dates across the Midwest South East and West.

Rocky Mountains Far West South Midwestern South States Middle West East

Tire And Tube Approvals As Of December 9

A list of tire and tube approvals dated December 9 includes numerous names and locations across Virginia and nearby areas. The entries note counts of tires and tubes assigned to individuals and entities such as Ashby Fox, C. W. Pranks, Northern Va. Power Co., and others, with towns including White Post, Gore, Stephens City, and Steph ens City.

Emmit Knight White Post Richard Orndorff C. S A. B. Solenberger City Ashby Fox Mt. Williams A. R. Armel C. W. Pranks Gore J. J. Teets Stephen City Theo. H. Kerns Bloomery Rt Patrick H. Green Opequon Frank Lee Flowers Gainesboro Fred Schneider E. F. Dearing Audrey Gay B. E. Brill RFD J. Lester Dailey Joe Hershman Retha V. White Stephens City James Yeakley Clearbrook Richard Omps Ridge W. Va W. E. Bridgeforth Edward Miller Whitacre Cecil H. Kump

Local Tire and Tube Sales Summary

No. 3 shows 1 tire sold to W. T. Swisher Rt. No. 2 and 1 tire to P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp. at White Post Virginia. J. Vv. Sumption RFD No. 1 lists 2 tires. M. H. Brown noted. 1 tire and 1 tube also listed.

W. T. Swisher P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp M. H. Brown White Post J. Vv. Sumption RFD

Answers to the Daily Quiz list of correct responses

The page presents ten quiz answers: Bougainville Venezuela eighty nine billion six Argentina William Cullen Bryant quote makes a man healthy wealthy and wise Bit false commemorates adoption option of the Declaration of Independence Edna Ferber.

Bougainville Venezuela Argentina William Cullen Bryant Edna Ferber

Police Call S P C A For Help At Fort Lee House

Fort Lee officers aiding a reclusive man summoned the Bergen SPCA for assistance as 37 dogs occupied the home. Charles Loder, agedVarious reports of 62 to 17, was removed in serious condition to a hospital. SPCA said only four dogs could be saved due to hunger and neglect.

Fort Lee N. J Bergen County Charles Loder Frederick Bertram

Christmas Bonds Today and Auto Purchase Tomorrow

A brief note indicates Christmas bonds go on sale today while Christmas auto buying is scheduled for tomorrow. Officials urge timely purchases and remind residents of available redemption options and eligibility requirements.

117 Year Olds May Select Service Says Navy Recruiter

Navy recruiter Chief Specialist Lloyd Meade at Winchester Substation says 17 year olds may choose a branch but those 18 and older fall under Selective Service rules. He notes many 17 year olds seek Navy enlistment after turning 18 and require parental consent which is granted after evaluating naval trade training options. The Navy offers roughly $1500 in education value and selection is competitive. Information on schools and entrance requires contact with Chief Mead at the Winchester Recruiting Station in the post office building.

Lloyd Meade Winchester Navy Meade Mead Navy Winchester Post Office

Drafting of Nurses Not Considered

Washington reports that there will be no conscription of women to meet armed forces nursing needs. Representative Frances Bolton announces after talks with War Department officials that the Army will rely on the volunteer nurse program already enacted.

Washington Frances Bolton Ohio War Department Bolton Army

The Star Reports Berryville News Summary

The Star provides daily notices and event briefs from Berryville Boyce and Clarke County detailing local happenings. New developments and community items are reported with emphasis on residents and area institutions.

Death Comes To Fats Waller On Railway Train

Fats Waller 39 renowned jazz pianist and band leader died on a Kansas City Union Station train after a heart attack. Corps preliminaries confirm death. body moved to an undertaking parlor awaiting further examination. Waller known as Thomas Wright Waller, famed for Boogie Woogie and hit tunes. international star with a 13 piece band salary and alternative five piece setup.

Kansas City Fats Waller Waller Thomas Wright Waller New York Carl Bohm Leopold Godowski Fats Keep Shufflin Great Britain Scandinavia Virginia Adolph Waller South Edward Waller

Pro German Spy Ring Smashed in Brazil Arrests Made

Rio de Janeiro authorities claim a pro German spy ring was broken up with eight men and four women arrested on charges of aerial photography of strategic sites. The ring’s leader was an Austrian born naturalized Brazilian who once ran an air photo department for a German owned airline.

Rio DE Janeiro

Tightens Rules For New Automobiles

Washington December 15 The Office of Price Administration tightens eligibility for new cars effective December 20 raising the minimum mileage to 60 000 driving before a car is deemed unserviceable Salesmen are barred from new car eligibility and permits are issued only to applicants with an immediate need OPA notes remaining cars under 65 000 55 compared with 532 000 when rationing began in February 1942

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA

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