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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1941
Page
5
Chapel Hill reports Lon Stiner of Oregon State exudes confidence before the Duke game in Durham on New Year’s Day. He praises his “bunch of kids” for beating tough competition, sparking hope that the underdog Beavers can defy odds.
Berlin reports German bombers sank four Russian transports totaling 7 000 tons in the Kerch Straits and damaged five other transports and smaller craft with heavy losses. British losses in the Atlantic included one aircraft carrier and five merchant ships totaling 37 000 tons sunk.
President Roosevelt signed into law a bill to set Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November for all future years. The change ends previous shifts from the fourth to the third Thursday and stabilizes the holiday date.
An 18-year-old freshman, David R. Steffey, is held in Chicago as a suspect in the slaying of Mrs. Bergit Kyvik, 40, mother of twins. Police say he confessed assaults on fifteen women and seven victims have identified him.
The American Automobile Association calls twenty seven million car owners to conserve fuels tires and parts as car production drops and rubber and lead supplies tighten. President Thomas P Henry urges cautious driving and wartime cooperation to ease shortages and support essential civilian operations. He notes motor clubs will train drivers assist in blackouts and raids and direct traffic away from war production centers.
Prime Minister Churchill greeted Senator Wheeler of Montana at a Washington luncheon with a cordial handshake and warm remark. He told companions he had tried to discourage criticism of Munich during the discussion.
The Virginia Horsemen's Association funds a week long Teamsters Short Course at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg January 19 to 24. The program aids national defense by training farm horse teams and improving efficiency for farmers facing tractor shortages and limited fuel. Meals and rooms cost modestly with total expenses under 25 dollars. applicants should contact the Virginia Horsemen's Association in Warrenton for details and an application.
Ma Ralph Sasse, former U S military football coach now in Chester, Pa, says Knute Rockne would advise canceling all intercollegiate games in 1942 due to the war. He recalls knowing Rockne at West Point and asserts the suggestion would come if Rockne were alive today.
A Barbara Bell pattern offers a stylish dress for girls ages 2 to 6 in multiple fabrics. The size 3 version uses 2 yards 39 inch material, 1/2 yard of panties, and 5 yards piping for trims, with additional accessory patterns available in the latest Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns edition.
The Office of Price Administration imposes local rationing effective January 5, limiting tire and tube purchases to seven priority classes. Only new tires for essential services such as physicians, ambulances, police, public utilities, and farm equipment may be issued, with many vehicles barred from restocking as fabric tires wear thin. Recycling and pooling delivery facilities are proposed to ease distribution while some firms stockpile tires for continued operations.
Captain F. B. Goncalves reported his 6 771-ton tanker Agwiworld evaded a large enemy submarine 20 miles off the California coast. The attack lasted about 30 minutes as shells were fired at the vessel, prompting speculation on war impact on luxury goods and travel related industries.
In Dallas a rat found in the Presley residence led to the discovery of a vanished wedding ring a diamond and the baby’s bank hidden in a wall rat nest. Elisabeth Bergner received a $10 000 bequest from Sir James M Barrie for her performance in The Boy David.
Distress warrant for rent in J. P. Miller v Wilmer F Shryock leads to public sale at the Winchester Court House front steps at 10 am December 30 1941. Personal property offered includes 4 Underwood typewriters desks chairs filing cabinets antique roll top desk and other office equipment. Cash terms. City Sergeant Taylor L Barr oversees.
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