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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1945

Page

2

E W Sibert Dies In Lynchburg

Eamett William Sibert aged 53 and native of Frederick County died in Lynchburg on Friday afternoon. He was unmarried and survived by his Winchester brother Clyde J Sibert and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 P M at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Robert A Whitten officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Delbert John W Elmer Alter Harold Sibert and Burton Ritter. Body to arrive today.

Eamett William Sibert Frederick County Lynchburg William A. Sibert Schenck Winches Fie Clyde J. Sibert Winchester Jones Funeral Home Robert A. Whitten Congregational Christian Church Mount Hebron

Love of Model Led to Death of Bataan Survivor

New York dispatch reports Capt. Eugene Dale 27, a Bataan Death March survivor, died at Roosevelt Hospital from gunshot wounds after a love triangle with model Mrs Fay Hancock Miller. Capt. Miller 25, husband of the model, was held without bail for felonious assault. Assistant DA Edward Murphy called the shooting one of the usual triangle affairs.

New York Eugene Dale Bataan Roosevelt Hospital Edward Murphy Fay Hancock Miller Dale

College Students To Conduct Service

A Student Night Service will be held at the First Baptist Church on Sunday at 7 30 P M. Fourteen students from eleven schools and colleges will lead the service from start to finish with Carroll Min of V I presiding. Participants include Edith Claster Berea College Charles Robinson Northwestern University Jack Hepfer Penn State College Richard Grove Randolph Macon College Evelyn Preston South Carolina University Lee Keller Winchester Memorial School of Nursing Shirley Christjohn Carnegie Tech Samuel Preston Jr Bullis School Jack Pine Fork Union Military Academy William Robinson University of Richmond. Teachers from the students High School days are invited to attend and current High School Forum members will usher.

First Baptist First Baptist Church High School Forum Coleges Carroll Min Edith Clayster Berea College Charles Robinson Northwestern University Jack Hepfer Pennsylvania State College Richard Grove Randolph Macon College Evelyn Preston South Carolina University Lee Keller Winchester Memorial School of Nursling Shirley Christjohn Carnegie Tech Samuel Preston, Jr Bullis Jack ,Pine Fork Union Military Academy William Robinson University of Richmond

Selection Site For UNO Narrowed

London dispatch reports the site for permanent United Nations headquarters narrowed to the general Boston or New York City area. A spokesman said the visiting sub committee will depart January 3 or 4 to examine at least 15 sites, possibly more.

London United Nations Organization Boston New York City United States

Layman's Service Sunday In County at Fairview Church

The Stephens City Charge churches hold their regular fifth Sunday service at Fairview Church on Sunday evening December 30 at 7 o'clock. The program includes song service directed by C. O. Watson welcome address by Henry Mears scripture by Miss Beatrice Painter prayer by Rev. E. C. Day offering by Kernstown quartet by the White family attendance country rededication by Rev. E. C. Day benediction.

Stephens City Fairview C. O. Watson Henry Mears Beatrice Painter Rev. E.C. Day

Crew Members Battle Contains U.S. Provost Marshal Ordeal

Report notes crew members clashed after an order was dropped by An S Na Dickinson. U.S. Provost Marshal and a strong force of American military police arrived to restore control.

Pugmwareed Arived P U. Provost Marshall Anor

Patents Granted This Week by U S Patent Office

Richmond reports 478 patents issued this week covering diverse inventions from an adhesive made from dried blood to an internal body imaging arrangement and wood dyeing. other items include a fog machine and moisture proofing paper. Fifty five trade marks register such as atomic for watches and atomic for writing paper.

Richmond United States Patent Office

Seaboard Names Richmond Passenger Agent

Godfrey Lee Borden, formerly a ticket clerk at Waynesboro in 1922 and later city ticket agent at Charlotte, N C, was named Seaboard passenger agent for Richmond. C E Bell, passenger traffic manager, announced the appointment today.

Richmond Godfrey Lee Borden Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Waynesboro Seaboard Air Line Railway Charlote N. C Seaboard C. E. Bell

Norfolk Public Schools Names New Superintendent

William A. Early, former principal of Alexander Park High School, yesterday succeeded H. S. Willett as Norfolk County Public School superintendent. Willett will assume duties as Richmond Public School superintendent January 1.

Portsmouth William A. Early Alexander Park High School H.S. Willett Norfolk County Willett Richmond

City Manager Borland resigns from Hampton Roads sanitation post

Norfolk officials report City Manager Charles B. Borland will relinquish his office Monday night and today submitted his resignation as a member and chairman of the Hampton Roads sanitation district commission effective January 15 to Governor Colgate W. Darden Jr.

Norfolk Charles B. Borland Colgate W. Darden, Jr Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission

New Year to Ring Out the Old Shortages

1946 brings hoped relief from wartime scarcities as shortages ease in stages. Cigarettes, meat, canned goods, radios, and shoes begin returning to shelves, with sugar rationing likely lasting into 1946. Textile limits persist, while men’s clothing lags due to returning servicemen needs and shoe stocks improve by mid year. Industry sources forecast gradual normalization through 1946.

Dorothy Carew Junior Department of Commerce National Shoe Manufacturers Association Ody H. Lamborn Lamborn and Co

Rose Bowl Stars Gilmer Mancha and Tannerhill Predict Big Day

Gilmer and Mancha of Alabama and Tannehill of Southern California are highlighted as Rose Bowl favorites. Mancha is praised as a premier center, with Gilmer and Tannehill projected to match or surpass late Rose Bowl records, hoping to join famed past performers in a New Year showcase.

Gilmer, Mancha Tannerhill Pasadena Calif Harry Gilmer Vaughn Mancha Alabama Ted Tannehill Southern California Mancha Gilmer Tannehill Dixie Howell Harry the Flipster USC Russ Saunders Tannehil Trojan Thunder Stanford Troy Michigan Willie Heston de Luxe Bob Herwig California Adam Walsh Notre Dame Pete Punch Georgia Tech Bama Russell Stein Washington and Jefferson Heston Ernie Nevers Howell

Millwood Youth Earns Eagle Scout Honor

Lloyd Craighill of Millwood received the Eagle Scout award in a ceremony at Boyce High School. His mother Mrs G Peyton Craighill pinned the badge, with Dr E Milley Jr Scoutmaster and District Scout Executive Herbert Wilkins in attendance.

Lloyd Craighill Lloyd G. Peyton Craighill Millwood Christ Episcopal Church Boyce High School E. Milley, Jr Herbert Wilkins Winchester

Miners Saved As Rescue Delays and Death Toll Grows

A new fire and dangerous fumes halted operations at the Pineville mine, delaying rescues as rescuers battled hazardous conditions. Bud Towns, a survivor from a previous Kettle Island blast, is among the rescued. nine men were trapped, with four stretchered out and one fatality confirmed. Crowds of residents waited through the night for updates, with doctors and ambulances rushing to assist at Pineville hospital.

Long Bud Towns Pineville Kettle Island Here Bill Branstutter John H. Branstutter Ivan Philpot Joe Hatfield Tom McQueen Charles Lingar Huey Miller Four Mile Lingar Miller Mining Company Bennett Pineville Hospital

Read The Star: Complete Coverage Of Local And World Events

The Star delivers comprehensive coverage across local, national, and world events. Expect in depth reporting, timely updates, and analysis from reporters on the ground and desk editors coordinating updates throughout the day.

the Star

Two Local Traffic Crashes Injure Four. Court Dismisses Case

Two afternoon accidents in the city left four people injured and cars damaged. Donald W. Patton of 1600 South Loudoun street collided with Hazel L. Bennett of Augusta West Virginia at Loudoun and Gerrard streets, causing minor damage. A second crash at North Kent and Piccadilly damaged two vehicles owned by H M Stevens and Marshall Mason. passenger Everett D Cline sustained facial bruises and the Stevens case was dismissed in Winchester police court.

Donald W. Patton Loudoun Street City Hazel L. Bennett Augusta W. Va Gerrard Street Patton Bennett H. L. Bennett Hoy North Kent and Piccadilly Streets H. M. Stevens Berryville Marshall Mason Gore Everett D. Cline Virginia Avenue Stevens Winchester

Tax forms help offered by Internal Revenue collectors

Deputy collectors of Internal Revenue will be at multiple towns on specific dates to assist farmers and others in preparing their 1945 Federal Income Tax returns. Locations include Winchester Berryville New Market Mt. Jackson Woodstock Strasburg Front Royal with offices and post offices serving as points of access. Income Tax forms are available at Post Offices and banks.

Internal Revenue Winchester Berryville Commissioner of Revenue County Court House New Market Mt. Jackson Woodstock Strasburg Front Royal City Hall

Rites Tuesday For Claude A Fogle

Funeral services for Claude Anderson Fogle who died of a sudden heart attack will be held Tuesday January 1 at 1 pm from the home of his sister Mrs Gordon Holsinger on Handley Boulevard. Rev Paul Dick of the First Brethren Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The body will be moved from Omps Funeral Home to Mrs Holsinger's home Monday at 10 am.

Claude Anderson Fogle Gordon Holsinger Handley Boulevard Paul Dick First Brethren Church Mount Hebron Omps Funeral Holsinger

Baby Contest Raises funds for John Mann Methodist Church

The baby contest sponsored by the women's service department raised 178 for the church. Rev. E. H. Jackson and the church official board thank all who helped make the affair possible.

Women’s Service Department John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson

Will Preach Sunday At Gainesboro

The Rev. Dr. R. O. Bryant district superintendent of the Methodist Church will preach at Gainesboro and hold the quarterly conference on December 30 at 11 a m.

R. O. Bryant The Methodist Church Gainesboro

Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed by Dwight Davis

The page lists correct responses for a quiz with items answered by Dwight Davis. It includes references to the 8 O and Autobiography questions, names such as Henry A. Wallace and mentions of Soviet Russia and Great Britain. The Near East and three government branches are noted among the answers.

Dwight Davis Soviet Russia Great Britain Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace Near East

Miami Line Tests Holy Cross In Orange Bowl

Miami football under coach Jack Harding heads to the Orange Bowl New Year’s Day to meet Holy Cross. Star fullback Harry Ghaul scored 100 points, with a rugged line averaging 196 pounds and 23 interceptions saved, as Miami rallied from early doubts to secure a bowl bid. Next up is Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Wilbur Jennings Miami Fla University of Miami Holy Cross Jack Harding Harding Miamians Little Chatanooga Georgia Hurricanes St. Louis Florida Clemson South Carolina North Carolina State Michigan State Harry Ghaul Ghaul Bill Levitt Miami Beach William Frantz Trenton N. J Ed Cameron Newark Mario DiMarco Boontown Texas

South Favored In Grid Classic

In Montgomery Alabama on December 29 the annual Blue Gray Game matched northern Mason-Dixon players against southern stars. Forecasts predicted a sellout crowd of 22 500 as the southern squad held a seven point edge over the less experienced northern team.

Montgomery Ala

Christ Episcopal Church Service notice

Rector Rev R B Nelson leads at 8 a m Holy Communion 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m Morning Prayer with sermon text Christ and the New Age. Weekly prayer asks for renewal by thy Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Holy Communion Lord Jesus Christ

Submarine warfare blamed for major Japanese shipping losses

Admiral King reports submarines caused about 63 percent of all Japanese shipping sunk in World War I. The claim contrasts air power and naval engagements in securing global trade routes during the conflict.

Annual Stockholder's Meeting Notice at Winchester Bank

The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia announces its annual stockholders meeting for Tuesday January 8 1946 at 11 for election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting. J H Yost cashier.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank City of Winchester State of Virginia

Wallace Wade and Kentucky Coaching Near Miss

From Edgewood Arsenal Maryland Innis recounts Wallace Wade nearly becoming Kentucky football coach after a tense hotel meeting. Wade visited Lexington, felt snubbed, and later signed with Alabama while a private ballot reportedly elected him before he left.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Edgewood Arsenal Maryland Innis Wallace Wade Kentucky Wade Duke Alabama Dan McGugin Vanderbuilt Lexington Athletic Board a_ hotel Wallace

Dixie League May Expand to Eight Clubs

Richmond Virginia December 29 The Dixie Professional Football League may expand to eight clubs Asheville North Carolina will petition league directors tomorrow for entry into the circuit The current six clubs are Richmond Norfolk Newport News Portsmouth Roanoke and Charlotte with Greensboro North Carolina showing interest in joining the league

Richmond Dixie Professional Football League Asheville N. C Norfolk Newport News Portsmouth Roanoke Charlotte Greensboro

Oklahoma Aggies Win Tournament for Second Consecutive Title

Oklahoma City reports the Oklahoma Aggies won the All-College Basketball Tournament for the second straight year and fifth time in ten years. Seven-foot Bob Kurland scored 22 points guiding the Aggies past Baylor University 65 to 46 and earned the tournament MVP trophy for the second straight year.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies Bob Kurland Aggies Baylor University

Schott Falls to Baski in Madison Square Garden Bout

Freddie Schott the Paterson native with 43 straight wins was stopped by Joe Baski of Kulpmont Pa in a unanimous 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Baski proved the tougher man delivering the decisive setback to the rising heavyweight.

New York Freddie Schott Joe Baski

Fights Last Night AP Roundup

Fall River fighter Oscar St Pierre, 148 pounds, outpointed Archie Gibbons, 140, with Alex Rebark 168 beating Al Pinel 160 in Pawtucket. Nate Bolden 175 from Chicago won on points over Billy Grant 176 in Orange New Jersey. Charlie Dodson 164 1 2 scored a knockout of Jimmy Long 170 in St Louis.

Associated Press Fall River Mass Oscar St. Pierre Archie Gibbons Albany N. Y Alex Rebark Pawtucket al Pinel New Bedford Baltimore Nate Bolden Chicago Billy Grant Orange N. J Charlie Dodson St. Louis Jimmy Long Chester Sande

Baltimore Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Hold Strong

Baltimore market report shows cattle advancing with steers 25 higher and cows up to 59, hogs steady to higher, vealers active, and sheep mixed amid brisk activity. Chicago receipts were light with steady to higher prices for fat cattle and steady hogs as demand remained broad on eastern shipper accounts despite weather and holiday effects.

Baltimore Chicago Livestock Chicago

Yank, Japanese Girl Drowned

Army authorities report an unidentified American soldier and a Japanese girl who were found dead over a month ago drowned accidentally in Osaka Japan.

Osaka Japan

County Agent and AAA Office Closed for New Year

The County Agent's office and the AAA officers will be closed Monday for the New Year holiday and will reopen Wednesday morning at the regular time.

AAA

Stock Market Ended Mixed Amid Holiday Quiet

New York traders opened with Scattered gains as Schenley stock rose to a new high on a 2,400 share block, while Distillers Corp. gained modestly. Overall activity slowed after a lively start as many patrons left for the holidays. Major names like Central and Southern Pacific held firm. several issues drifted. Bonds stayed steady but uneven city prices persisted.

New York Schenley Distillers Corp Central Southern Pacific Edison North Amcan Woolworth Douglas Aire General Electric U. 8. Steel Bethlehm Southern Railway An Kennecott U. 8. Rubber Martin and Westinghouse

Chicago Grain Quotations Fall Slightly in Early Trading

Chicago grain quotations show fractional declines with oats and rye uneven. Opening prices list Wheat July at 1.78 and September at 1.76, Corn May 1.18 1-2, Oats May 77 1-4 to 3-8, Rye May 1.74, July 1.44 1-2, Sept 1.42 5-8, Barley May 1.22 1-2, Sept 1.16 5-8. Prices sagged fractionally at the close.

Chicago

City Police Arrest Two in Vandalism Probe

City police say two suspects were arrested in a vandalism case that damaged street lights and telephone service in the area. Sgt. Funk calls the evidence conclusive as investigators continue the case and identify the rifle used and a vehicle seen at the scene. The Northern Virginia Power Company reports heavy damage requiring replacements under its city contract.

Northern Virginia Power Company

Need Seen For U. S. Troops

Proposal asserts Chinese National troops have begun a new large scale offensive against Communist forces in eastern Jehol and western Liaoning. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's troops plan early assaults against Kalgan and Chengteh, according to Communist dispatches.

Jehol Liaoning Chiang Kau- Shek Kalgan Chahar Chengteh

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E. W. Sibert UNO Rhodes Drug Coo Eagle Claude A. Fogle South J. H. Yost Cashier Dixie League Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Stock Market Report Funk U. S Kimsul
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