White Christmas Service At First Baptist Church
The public is invited to a White Christmas Service at First Baptist Church Sunday at 7 30 pm. The event, eight years running, asks attendees to bring gifts for the less fortunate. More than thirty baskets were sent last year from the Master List. The service features a Manger Scene with dimmed lights, a pastor, choir performances, readings, and a presentation of gifts followed by benediction.
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First Baptist Church
Fellowship Club
Elizabeth Grim
Ation Sponse
the Herald
Mendesissohn
Arnthem
Jesus Bambino
You
Longfellow
Dr. Clark
Baines
Garland Quarles
Bethlehem
Spence
Angeles
Regent— Square
Gloria
Andre
Father Comiskey Bags Deer In W. Va.
Father Charles Comiskey, pastor of the Catholic Church at Warrenton Virginia and formerly stationed in Winchester and Berkeley Springs, was killed during the recent deer season in West Virginia. The animal was a 124 pet a buck, one of 22 killed in Morgan County, according to District Game Warden T. Whitacre.
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Charles Comiskey
Warrenton
Winchester
Berkeley Springs
West Virginia
Timal
Morgan County
T. Whitacre
Churchill Speech on Territorial Changes and Peace Table
Fragmentary report shows Churchill quoting Commons on the Atlantic Charter. He states the principle that territorial changes await peace table discussion as a victory is won, with an exception only if mutually agreed.
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Mouse of Commons
Serence
Winle
Butcher's Holiday May Be Put Off
Governor La Guardia threatens a state of urgency if the butchers holiday takes effect. The dispute centers on price ceilings for live steers, which sellers say remain too low despite hoof price forecasts at about 18 cents.
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Agor F. H. la Guardia
Ration Calendar Items From wartime notices
Ration calendar notes book four red stamps A through Z8 and A5 h valid indefinitely with a January 1 stop on some processed foods. Wine stamps A8 through Z5 and A2 B2 valid indefinitely. no further validation until January 1. Sugar stamps 30 34 valid indefinitely. stamp 40 pounds for home canning February 28, 1945. Gasoline coupons 13A valid four gallons each. other series listed.
Defeat of Nazis Main U. S. Aim In Present War
The Army and Navy Journal reports Secretary Stettinius states the United States will prioritize the prompt defeat of Germany. Diversions are not allowed as they would hinder a common victory. The piece notes Allied concerns over special interests but emphasizes concentrating on all German fronts under Eisenhower.
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U. S
Washington
Army and Navy Journal
Stettinius
United States
Germany
Britain
Russia
Churchill
Stalin
Pershing
Lloyd George Clemenceau
Orlando
Eisehower
County Schools To Open Monday
County Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced that all county schools would resume Monday. He urged bus drivers to carry snow shovels and an axe for aid if buses stall, while road crews work to clear Western county roads where drifts reach five feet.
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Leslie D. Kline
Debates Over Restricted Constitutional Convention Vote
The General Assembly adjourned its session with 90 day continuation while stormy debate raged over whether the people should vote on a restricted or unrestricted constitutional convention. Senators and representatives argued about constitutionality and timing amid war measures and next year elections.
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General Assembly
Senate
W. N. Neff
Abingdon
House
J. Hoge Tyler
Norfolk City
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Spotlight on Vacant Chair At Hollywood Stadium
Hollywood observers lit the empty seat once used by Lupe Velez, who ended her life, as spectators stood for taps yesterday. The spotlight shone on the adjacent seat once occupied by Velez's companion, drawing attention to the Friday night fights at Hollywood Legion Stadium.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Lupe Velez
Veez
Security Tax Freeze Seen Amid Debate and Delays
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt reluctantly signed a bill to freeze social security taxes at one percent for another year and plans to push a broad reform. aides warn of possible veto overrides as lawmakers head home for the Christmas holiday.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Ramspeck
Georgia
Doughton
Congress
White House
More Snow Falls Across Virginia Statewide Weather Outlook
The Associated Press reports a cold weekend for Virginia with mountain snow and light flakes elsewhere. Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies, continuing cold conditions, and possible freezing temperatures tomorrow as snow showers taper in several areas including Winchester and Richmond.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Winchester
Foy Hibard
Richmond
Finland Says No To Pay Offer On WWI Debt
Finland offered 235 444 dollars toward its World War One debt but the U S rejected it. The State Department considered acceptance when due yesterday while Finland remained enemy territory and not on speaking terms with the United States. The Treasury balked at thawing frozen Finnish funds in the United States.
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Washington
Finland
United States
State Department
Treasury Department
Snow Storm Briefly Hits Town On Morning Visit
Snow fell briefly this morning then melted by noon as temperatures rose to 39 degrees after a low of 30 last night. A brief 9:30 snow storm lasted nearly an hour, with little road impact but troublesome footing. The SPCA urged residents to feed birds while ground remained frozen and snowy.
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SPCA
Services Tuesday For Charles Miller
Funeral services were held at the late home Tuesday afternoon for Charles Wilson Miller, 79, who died December 9. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Line of the West Cork Street Church of Christ conducted the services. The pastor read the 90th Psalm and two hymns, Lead Kindly Light and The Old Rugged Cross. The congregation sang Lead Me Gently Home. The deceased was a retired yenena and well known in the community.
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Charles Wilson Miller
Mt. Hebron
Charles Line
West Cork Street
Church of Christ
Old Rugged Cross
Yenena
Red Cross Executive Board Reports November Activities
The regular executive board meeting of the Red Cross reviewed November activities led by chairman C P Mc Vicar. Reports covered volunteer services with hours and tasks across staff assist, canteen, nurses aides, motor corps and production totals. The By-Laws were amended and approved, and the board mourned the death of Rev. W L Dudly.
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the Red Cross
C. P. McVicar
Vernon C. Eddy
Sec
John.s. Scully, Jr
Treas
C. F. Schenck
E. EB. Harbaugh
Lee Odell
Stuart Bell, Jr
Stuart Bell
R. A. Whitten
George Reading
George Snarr
S. C. Brooks
Susan H. Kabler
Whitten
Johns. Scully, Jr
E. E. Harbaugh
Victory Exchange
Gray Ladies Corps
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Carl H. Spaatz
Alexandria
Motor Corps
Richmond
Welfare Department
Winchester
American Legion
Geo. Snarr
Camp and Hospital Council
Walker McC. Bond
Council
McCormac
Geo. Reading
Stephens City School
Gainesboro High School
Virginia Woolen Mill
Red Cross
John Kerr School
W. L. Dudly
Madison Lodge Holds Old Timers Night In Winchester
Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F schedules a special Old Timers night and Christmas program at 8 o clock Monday in the Winchester lodge hall. All members are urged to attend.
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Madison Lodge No
Lodge
Winchester
School Attendance Cases Postponed Due to Bad Roads
Eleven school attendance cases set for this afternoon before Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards were postponed to a later date because roads in county sections are in poor condition.
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Court of Trial
W. Erle Edwards
Market Quotations: Stocks Rally Fades As Prices Dip
New York market activity shows a headlong rush to buy securities at high levels, but liquidating pressure interrupts gains. Some favorites advance while many recent movers decline. optimism persists amid waning reconversion fears, dividends, earnings, and funds seeking employment.
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New York
Baltimore Produce and Livestock Prices Report
Baltimore markets on December 16 show produce steady with light receipts. Turkeys at 39 cents, eggs 1,469 cases, whites and mixed colors 50-52 cents, butter 28,295 pounds. Cattle and calves mixed with steers 14.00-15.00, vealers 15.00-16.00, hogs 13.50-14.55, sheep top near 15.00. Chicago quotes reflect lower fed cattle and higher lambs with active sales and strong late prices.
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Baltimore
Chicago Livestock Chicago
Japanese Reckless Claims on Mindoro In Air Sea Battle
A Federal Communications Commission record cites a broadcast claiming heavy fighting on Mindoro Island between American and Nipponese forces. It alleges Japanese planes sank four American transports and damaged eight more transports, two battleships, three cruisers, two destroyers or cruisers, and six other ships, while noting a violent sea and air battle in the Sulu Sea and ongoing landings with garrison intercepts.
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Associated Press
Amerccan
Mindoro Island
Federal Communications Commission
Mindoro
Sulu
Hapless Hunters Lose Shirts in Wardensville
In Wardensville West Virginia White Star Restaurant employees report a season ending tradition of fining hunters who missed deer by forfeiting their shirt tails. Fourteen brightly colored hunting shirts still adorn the restaurant with one case reportedly also stripping the hunter of his trousers.
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White Star
Wardensville
W. Va
Chicago Grain Quotes Start Mixed On Opening Trade
Chicago grain futures opened mixed with old crop wheats fractionally lower and July and September contracts ticking higher. December rye saw short covering while corn and oats held narrow ranges as quotes showed slight shifts across the board.
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Chicago
Rye
Civil Production Freezing Affects 17 Key War Supplies
WPB orders a civilian production freeze on 17 products amid Civil War effort priorities. Area committees must verify manpower before civilian increases, balancing civilian needs against urgent war demands for trucks, motorcycles, typewriters, locomotives, buses, machinery, and more.
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WPB
Alloe Scsb
Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed by Question
The page provides correct quiz answers: 1 Pipelines 2 Iran and Afghanistan 3 United States Armed Forces Institute 4 Maj. Gen. Albert Wedemeyer 5 False goblet 6 Seven 7 French 8 Robert F Wagner 9 A figure of speech 10 Arise ye prisoners of star vation.
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Iran
Afghanistan
United States Armed Forces Institute
Albert Wedemeyer
Robert F. Wagner
Help Wanted Ads From 1931 Farm Orchard Work and Service Jobs
WANTED two waitress positions open at Gold en Glow Coffee Shoppe offering top wages and no Sunday shifts. Another ad seeks riders to Fairchild from Hagerstown with third shift 1 am to 8 am, contact via dial 4962. Also seeks farm or orchard workers experienced in spraying machines for peaches at 805 S. Kent St.
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S. Kent St
Golden Glow Coffee Shoppe
Fairchild
Hagerstown
Dial
For Sale Items Listing by Mrs Brown
A Westinghouse electric roaster, universal electric sweeper, bachelor wardrobe, full length mirror and vanity are for sale by Mrs. C. E. Brown at Rt 2. includes notice dated December 16, 1921.
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Westinghouse Electric
Universal Electric
C. E. Brown
Rt. 2
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Brad
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Finn
Charles Miller
Madison Lodge
Stock Market Report
Hicago
the Star
Aeg Co
SILCO
Pratt
Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring
Peoples Drug Store
Trianon
Loudoun St
Philip Williams
Kemper Thomas Co
Orwood Park
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Cash Register
Grimm’s
E. Water St
Mid-West Radio
N. Braddock St
E. Shirley
Stephenson, Va
Schwinn Henderson
T. F. Jakimier
S. Washington St
Rae Va
Wonderful Boy
Willis Bicycle and
S. Braddock St
D. G. Holsinger
E. Cecil St
R. L. Slonaker
Thornton
Baylass Dept Store
Fairemont
National Ave
Solenberger Hdwe
Hern
Don
C. A. Kid
General Mills, Inc
Herndon
W. A. Dearmont
White Post
John William Lupton
Gray Ave
Hodell Thre
Kernstown
Austin White
City
Koman Bros
Robert Lee
Valley Pike
John W. Rosenberger & Co
South Braddock
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