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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1943

Page

2

Handley Opens Basketball Season With Berryville

Handley High School will host Berryville Friday night at 7 30 as the Judges begin a 12 game schedule. Several regulars are missing due to military service and graduation while Eddie Levi Bruce Lovett and Hink Hammond headline a veteran nucleus expected to carry the squad.

Handley Berryville High School Shepherdstown High Clos Otis “Snag Randolph-Macon Warren County High School Front Royal Pope Berryville Quint Seneindiver Ritter Yeatras Pingley Moore Eddie Levi William “Hink” Hammond Bruce Bill Lovett Letter Wien Sargent Ainey Sar

Ration Calendar Details for Meats Fats and Gasoline

The ration calendar lists validity for Brown stamps L M N P Q through January 1 for meats and fats. Green stamps A B C expire January 20, D E F valid through January 20, and sugar stamp 29 for five pounds through January 15. Airplane stamp 1 and fuel oil coupons have varying dates. Gasoline and fuel coupons specify regional validity through February and March with multiple period dates.

Midwestern South Tes Middle West Far West

Meningitis Rise In Virginia As Influenza Fades

Richmond reports a growing meningitis trend in Virginia matching last year’s dangerous type. Dr. Henderson notes unclear impact from the current influenza wave while influenza itself seems to be waning. The weekly count reaches 1,649 with a five year average of about 1,400. the 1941 peak was 12,866.

Richmond Virginia H. H. Henderson Oe Department of Health Henderson

Frankfort Is Dealt Devastating Blows

A wartime dispatch reports German rail hubs near Augsburg and Innsbruck hit by air attack. Brenner pass traffic stopped as rail stations destroyed. American Marauders mark their 100th mission amid heavy bomber operations over northern France and the Channel.

Bremen Brenner Pass Augsburg Munich Zurich Stockholm Dagens Nyheter Innsbruck U. S Emden Solingen France U. S S

Baltimore Grain Market Closing

Baltimore daily grain report lists wheat at 1.68 3 4 and 1.74 3 4 for rail transit, white corn 1.36 and yellow corn 1.24 per bushel, all based on mill delivery. Winchester Market shows wheat 1.64 per bushel.

Baltimore Winchester

Lions Club Entertained By John Kerr School

Lions Club enjoyed a Christmas program by John Kerr School students directed by Miss Sue Jolly and Miss Francis Ney. Forty seven children performed and Santa distributed gifts to each child and to the two directors. Attendees included Frank Hums ton and others. new member L O Brumback was welcomed.

The Lions Club John Kerr School Sue Jolly Francis Ney Santa Claus Santa Miss Jolly Miss Ney Jimmy Anderson Billy Copenhaver Jackie Frye Pete Grim Billy Homer Philip Homer Charles Martin Godfrey Nichols Jackie Ryan Jimmy Sardelis Eddie White Bobby Williams Jackie Sheetz Lester Richardson Ray Bolton Rodney Crismore Raul DeSchon William Dyke John Harler James Herrell Denny Lillis Vernon Lutz George Miller Kenneth Orndorff Jimmy Shull Bobby Yowell Richard Yowell Franklin D. Roosevelt Works Frank Humston G. A. Dowling Wheeling W. Va Clifford Miller Will Hardy D. O. Dearmont Jack Herrell L. O. Brumback

Japanese Leave Continued With Air Losses Reported

The article notes 19 enemy planes definitely shot down and nine probably destroyed while American losses totaled three planes. Navy Secretary cites 61 missions in the South Pacific with 1,400 planes, ranging from strafing to large raids, including a 122 plane operation.

Navy South Pacific

Court Decides Heirs Of Llewellyn Baker

In the case Frances Walton Howard et al v William K Baker et al the court names Frances Walton Howard Ewing Y Mitchell and Ada Mitchell Hoagland as sole beneficiaries of Llewellyn Baker's will. Howard takes one half undivided interest while Mitchell and Hoagland take one quarter each in all realty owned by Baker. Judge Harrison presided in Frederick Circuit Court.

Frances Walton Howard Als William K. Baker Ewing Y. Mitchell Ada Mitchell Hoagland Llewellyn Baker Ewing Mitchell Ada Hoagland Harrison Prederick Circuit Court

Disposed Speeding Cases In Trial Justice Court

Trials in the Court of Trial Justice W E Edwards and B B Wright at 143 W Boscawen Street City concluded with Vernon Burchinger of Bloomery Star Route Winchester Virginia fined ten dollars and costs four dollars twenty five cents.

Court of Trial W. E. Edwards B. B. Wright W. Boscawen Steet Vernon Burchinger Winchester

Difficulty Seen In Installation Of Alarm System

Winchester fire officials plan a January meeting with a Gamewell representative to discuss a proposed central fire alarm system. The Volunteer Firemen’s Association has funds to buy equipment but lacks money for installation. Fire Chief Argenbright has reconsidered his January resignation amid ongoing talks.

Winchester William E. Argenbright Association Gamewell Argenbright Council Fire Committee Eee

Hook Appraisement Recorded in Court

An appraisement of the estate of the late M. B. Hook is filed in Corporation Court at $30,310.70. City property valued at $20,000 plus remaining assets including checking accounts stocks bonds an automobile and furniture. Appraisers were R. E. Griffith J. W. Baker and Jos. B. Newlin.

M. B. Hook Corporation Court R. E. Griffith J. W. Baker Jos. B. Newlin

Four Japanese Bases Seized

Chinese forces forge ahead in central China capturing the main Japanese bases at Lihsien Tsingshih Nanhsien and Ansiang. The Yangtze port Chihkiang was recaptured, clearing northern Lake Tungting and threatening Japanese positions between the lake and the Yangtze River.

Chungking Central China Rice Bowl Lihsien Tsingshih Nanhsien Ansiang Chiang Kai-Shek Yangtze Chihkiang Ichang Changteh Changsha Lake Tungting Yangtze River

Star News Briefs from Berryville Boyce Clarke Counts

Local items recap events across Berryville Boyce and Clarke Counties. Highlights include community notices, school activities, and brief updates from-area organizations and officials.

Berryville Boyce & Clarke

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