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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1943
Page
3
Seattle December 29 Congressman Warren G Magnuson Democrat of Washington says Tarawa proves time and geography favor Japan. He cites a complete photographic record of the operation viewed by him and remarks on the battle’s implications.
A wartime remark notes the harder task of eradicating enemy positions the longer they stay entrenched. The statement reflects a learned strategic urgency from last night’s action and emphasizes persistence in supply and assault operations.
The mid week prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church starts at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Edwin B Smith pastor of Gravel Springs Parish The public is invited.
Brush Creek Virginia reports several ill residents including Mr and Mrs John W Dunlap and G Parker Mauzy along with Mrs Nora Whitacre and Mr Joseph Havermale. The Christmas program was postponed to December 29 due to bad weather. Clyde B Collins funeral drew many friends and relatives. Ada Collins Eu gene Collins from Cumberland and Mrs Laura Dailey plus Myrle Dailey joined visiting family from Glengary and Charles Town over Christmas. Ruth M Kerns remains busy weaving rag rugs and others visited the Kerns home on Christmas Day.
James M. Long reports from London that the Red Army plans a major 1944 offensive coordinated with Western Allied moves. Two fronts would drive toward Berlin via White Russia Minsk and southern Ukraine, aiming to flare up pressure on Romania and Bulgaria and link with the Balkans thrust.
Los Angeles December 29 Johnny Weissmuller star of jungle films is sued for divorce by his wife alleging cruel treatment and separation five days before Christmas. She formerly Beryer Scott of San Francisco seeks custody of three children and community property valued at 200000 dollars plus alimony of 1650 dollars monthly. Lupe Velez and Dancer Bobbe Arnst.
Amid forecasts of heavy casualties in an upcoming invasion, officials warn of a nursing shortage and urge women ages eighteen to fifty to train as Nurse Aides. A class begins January 10 at Winchester Memorial Hospital under Mrs. Margaret Capper, with enrollment through the Red Cross at extension 5412.
Perry Construction strengthens its squad to challenge Railway Express for the Victory League title by adding CHIEF SPECIALIST LLOYD MEADE of the U S Navy. Meade led his first start with a 125 game as Perrymen won three from Handley, while Russell LaFollette posted 401 across a 136 137 128 set for Railway Express in three wins over American Tea Co. Lynwood Bozelle announces a five game handicap tournament at Middleburg Alleys this Sunday open to all, with two thirds gap between average and 120 scratch.
P-38 the Monger canine mascot of a college training detachment walked all the way from Ellensburg Washington to the West Coast Army Air Forces training center in Santa Ana California. After detachment transfers left others, the tired mascot decided to return home and succeeded despite the long distance.
A admirer tells Yehudi Menuhin his concert was one of the few times he has seen absolute perfection. Menuhin replies that he would rather the reviewer say he heard perfection. The exchange occurs at a reception in Columbia South Carolina on December 29.
In New Guinea on leave, Lt. Tom Roberts of Parshall Colorado fought with Australian troops in rugged Ramu Valley and bagged three Japanese. He shot one, another jumped from a ridge, and the third was killed by a hand grenade.
Major Gregory Boyington of Okanogan Washington, a Marine flying ace, downed his 25th Japanese aircraft over Rabaul New Britain on Monday. He trails only the 26 plane mark held by Major Joe Foss and Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
Railway Express beat American Tea 3 0 while Perry Coast and Handley D Eagles split. Elliott Motor Co and VPF also played. High game LaFollette 137 and 136, high set LaFollette 401. Railway Express led team game 556 and team set 1628. USO fundraiser seeks magazines books and games. call 5106 or 5702.
Major George H. Smith Jr of the U S Army Medical Corps will address the Winchester Rotary Club at 1 o clock in Sarah Zane Hall. He served in the South Pacific for over a year and will share experiences from the service.
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