Fighting Dies Down on Woosung Front and Landings Continue
Fighting along the Woosung front subsided as Japanese troops and tanks crossed from seven transports under cover of darkness. Transports from Japan were bringing more men and supplies for a big push planned by General Kenkichi Ugeda, with a heavy bombardment preceding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugeda
Associated Press
Shanghai
Woosung
Whanpo
China
Japan
Kenkichi Ugeda
Woosung Creek
Chapel Wreck
Chapei
United States
Great Britain
France
Nelson JT. Johnson
William E. Borah
Washington
Emory Luccock
Shanghai Community Church
Fen
Mice and Men thrills crowds at Handley High School
A large audience at Handley High School Auditorium enjoyed a staged reading of Mice and Men directed by the local Little Theater group. Notable performers included W. D. Smith as Mark Embury, Georgia Conrad as Peggy, James Wiley as Capt. George Lovell, and Katherine Funkhouser as Mrs. Johanna Goodlake, with support from a cast of Shenandoah Valley Academy members and local volunteers. Proceeds supported the Civic League milk fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theater Organization
Handley High School
Mice and Men
Benjamin Riley
W. D. Smith
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mark Embury
Georgia Conrad
Little Britain
Peggy
James Wiley
George Lovell
Harry Hanst
Peter
Katherine Funkhouser
Joahanna Goodlake
William Hollis
Roger Goodlake
Constance Buckley
Deborah Embury
Deborah
Nellie Murrell
Charlotte Campbell
Dorothy Lupton
Phyliss Oakes
June Bean
Jane Bickers
Eleanor Scully
Molly
Eliza Tucker
Margaret Hansbrough
Helen Buckley
Kit Baringer
Fred Fries
Harry Trimblestone
Vernon Norton
Witchert
the Foundling
Nancy Gray Larrick
the Beadle
Benjamin Belchik
Edith Cornwell
Betty Freed
Frank Boucher
Capitol Theater
Sam Laren
Virginia Antique Shop
Donald Shockey
Winchester
Civic League Milk Fund
Stocks Stream Higher In Record Saturday Rally
New York stocks surged in a dramatic market rebound triggered by a plan to expand Federal Reserve flexibility. Buyers returned after the holiday, pushing many issues 2 to 15 points higher with turnover around 2.5 million shares. The pound rose to 3.45 dollars on cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve System
Bears
Funeral Services For Mrs Deavers
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jennie A. Deavers wife of Jacob Deavers of White Post died February 9 in Memorial Hospital. Services were held Thursday at 2 pm from Macedonia Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev Myerly and Rev Purdham officiating. Interment followed in Macedonia cemetery with pallbearers W L Grim J E Armel A R Armel Lester Ritter Nelson Ritter and Broaddus Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie A. Deavers
Jacob Deavers
White Post
Memorial Hospital
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Macedonia
Myerly
Mr. Purdham
Luray
Macedonia Cemetery
W. L. Grim
J. E. Armel
A. R. Armel
Lester Ritter
Nelson Ritter
Broaddus Welsh
Virginia House Passes Budget Bill With Cuts and Reforms
The Virginia House of Delegates approved a two year budget totaling 85 million dollars plus a 500 thousand dollar highway fund challenge. Members adopted two amendments including funding for war orphans and a repeal attempt on highway money. A final push to publish overspending and overdraft details was approved, with roll back and salary cut debates dominating the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
House
Virginia State Fair Association
Colgate Darden
Norfolk
W. N. Neff
Washington County
Dovell
Ashton Dovell
Henry G. Shirley
Frank Bane
Public Welfare
Hoover
Relief Committee
C. H. Morrissett
L. W. Tyus
The
Game Commission
P. C
Hugh Reid
Arlington
Haskins Hobson
Chesterfield
R. F. McMurran
Portsmouth
Y. M. Hodges
Mecklenberg
E. C. Folkes
State Corporation Commission
Parent Teacher Association
Cooperative Education Association
Wilbur C. Hall
Cooperative Association
W. Stuart Moffett
Staunton
Charles W. Crowder
For Sale Bill of Robert P Chamberlin Farm
A sale notice references a bill for the Robert P Chamberlin farm with instruction to see page 4. The short OCR fragment notes an 11-1n-6t designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Chamberlin
Hurley Resents Lie Imputation at Senate Hearing
Secretary Hurley walked out of a Senate committee hearing on Philippine independence after Senator King accused his War Department remarks of being untrue. He demanded fair treatment, then stormed out, later meeting with Chairman Bingham for an amicable settlement after two tense sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hurley
Senate
King
Utah
War Department
Senate Insular Committee
Bingham
Commerce Body Banquet To Be Held Monday
The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for Monday February 15 at 6 30 p m in the George Washington Hotel. Principal speakers include Dan S Hollenga and William E Carson with Harry F Byrd as a guest. Music by the Virginia Home Players and installation of officers will close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington
Andrew Bell
Dan S. Hollenga
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
William E. Carson
State Conservation and Development Commission
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Charles P. McVicar
Still Running Full Speed Seized Near Bloom Post Office
Sheriff Luther Pannett and deputies captured two men Floyd Ash and Dewey Shell after a several hour pursuit. They confiscated a 50 gallon still operating at full blast to make rye whiskey near Bloom Post Office. Three gallons of liquor and two barrels of rye mash were found. authorities destroyed the still and liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pannett
Bloom Post Office
Floyd Ash
Dewey Shell
Winchester
Water safety bulletin from city health officer
Dr Lewis M Allen reports samples from multiple water sources taken February 8 were examined by the State Health Department. The bacteriological report received February 11 shows all samples clean and negative for bacteria. A second bulletin is promised for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Allen
State Health Department
Dr. Allen
Rifle Team of Company I Defends Title in Staunton
The rifle team of Company I, 116th Infantry VA National Guard, travels to Staunton for regimental and militia matches. The winner will face First Infantry and vie for the state championship and the U S championship. Members include Breckenridge, Jackson, Hartman, Miller, Seabright, Blunt, Smith, Golightly, Blount, Reardon, Thrift, with Castleman and Garber as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Staunton
United States
W.B. Breckenridge
Asbury H. Jackson
Paul Hartman
George F. Miller
Glenn Seabright
Prescott Blunt
Edwin H. Smith
R. Golightly
F. Golightly
W. Blount
J. Reardon
Mr. Phillips Dies Of Heart Ailment At Rocky Mount
Walter E. Phillips 40 a tobacco dealer died January 27 at his mother Mrs Kate Phillips Rocky Mount from enlargement of the heart and leakage. He is survived by Mary Brooks Phillips widow one son Walter E. Phillips Jr four sisters and three brothers. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Phillips
Caroline
Winchester
Kate Phillips
Rocky Mount
George B. Bushness
Phillips
John W. Phillips
Mount Jackson
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Phillips
North Carolina
Wison
Ie Mary Brooks Phillips
Walter E. Phillips, Jr
The
Church of the Good Sheperd
Red Cross Offers First Aid Course For Community Leaders
The American Red Cross begins two week long first aid programs on February 23 for police firemen teachers telephone workers Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts aged 17 or older. Dr W J Fenton will teach with certificates and instructor authority available after the special course. Groups must submit 1 to 5 volunteers per unit with minimum 20 and maximum 35 to the Winchester Red Cross secretary Miss Martha E Stowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Police
W. J. Fenton
Red Cross National Office
Washington, D. C
Dr. Fenton
Martha E. Stowers
First Aid Committee
Winchester
Rev Hipes To Preach At Special Wesley Chapel Meeting
The Rev. R. O. Hipes will preach at a protracted meeting starting Monday evening February 1 at Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South on the Gainesboro circuit. He expects a great meeting and asks broad denominational cooperation with visiting ministers welcome. First service at 7:30 PM. further announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South
Gainesboro
R. O. Hipes
Charles Wagner
Piglets for sale at Hillcrest Orchards Winchester
Seven to eight week old pigs priced at 5.00 each and two to three weeks older stock at 4.50. Sold by Geo W Bowly of Hillcrest Orchards Winchester with the listed dates 1p 31 13 15 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. W. Bowly Hillcrest Orchards
Winchester
WIRE FENCING CARRIAGE FOR SALE AT COUNTY YARD
A mixed car load of wire fencing posts and nails offered for sale. Unloading car of America loading fence and barbed wire. Contact County Hitching Yard or P. M. Funkhouser at 11-1p-31 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
P. M. Funkhouser
Baby Chicks and Custom Hatching at Robinson's Hatchery
Robinson's Hatchery in Kernstown Virginia offers baby chicks and custom hatching services with reasonable prices. Call 2020F21 for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson's Hatchery
Kernstown
Mrs Laura Pease Dies at Home in Wardensville
Mrs Laura Hook Pease of Wardensville Hampshire county died at her home at 12 30 p m after long illness She was 69 born March 2 1862 daughter of Archibald and Mary Hook She and her husband ran Hotel Warden in Wardensville and lived in Winchester before returning Survived by husband daughter Frances Warden three brothers and three grandchildren Funeral in Wardensville Sunday at 2 pm with burial in family lot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hook Pease
John W. Pease
Wardensville
W. Va
Hardy
Hampshire
Pease
Archibald
Mary Catherine Hook
Hampshire County
Capon Bridge
Mr. Pease
Winchester
Inchester
Christian Church
Sai
Tae
Ryoosupaesion
Riemoen Ageva
Wheatsworth Milling Company
New Jersey
Frances Warden
William Warden
McCauley
Edgar L
Mack B. Hook
Marvin Hook
William
Virginia
Jacob Warden
History of The Civil War For Twelve Cents
A 59 page booklet on the Civil War by Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, editor and college president emeritus, with official records study and Lincoln era links. The Chattanooga News calls it a revealing work and the Virginia History Committee offers copies postpaid for twelve cents via Mary D. Carter in Upperville Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon G. Tyler
John Tyler
Tyler
Historic Quarterly
William and Mary College
Virginia
Massachusetts
American Historical Societies
D. Gardiner Tyler
Lee
Chattanooga News
Virginia History Committee
Mary D. Carter
Upperville
OPEN TOMORROW Sp 11 Velati Caramels Hershey Ice Cream
Irwin Drug Co invites shoppers to visit tomorrow for a special sales event featuring Velati caramels Hershey's ice cream and Valentine candy at its store location with phone contact 1030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velati
Hershey’s
Irwin Drug CO
Notice corrects Fairplay Store name in ad
Through error the Fairplay Store name was omitted from the Retail Grocers' Association advertisement in Thursday's Star. Contact numbers 28 or 29 and the Winchester Steam Laundry note publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairplay
Grocers’ Association
Winchester Steam Laundry
Sunday papers on sale at Solenberger's and Cameron front
Baltimore Sun and Washington Star advertise tomorrow sale in front of Solenberger's in N Loudoun and at 115 North Cameron near Capitol Theatre. Miller Jenkins note signs indicate 1p to 11p distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Washington Star
Solenberger
N. Loudoun
N. Cameron
Capitol Theatre
Miller Jenkins
Beatrice Stewart Visits Baltimore for Lawrence Fleet
Lawrence Fleet 18 of Baltimore condemned to die for murder. His fiancée Beatrice Stewart with her father visited Baltimore then planned to return to Winchester. Rumors denied by William Keller’s brother and jail officials report Fleet’s execution set for April 28, with admission to the penitentiary likely between March 28 and April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Stewart
Baltimore
Fleet
Lawrence Fleet
William F. Keller
Charles Stewart
Block
Miss Stewart
Mr. Keller
Pannett
Pictures For Lent Sermons At Grace Lutheran Church
The Grace Lutheran Church presents Sunday evening Lent services with sermons on Christ’s passion illustrated in sacred art by Rev. Dr. L. A. Thomas. Each worshipper receives an 8 by 12 inch print of a master artwork. February 14 The Christ Hofmann February 21 The Road to Calvary Ber aud February 28 The Temptation Hofmann March 13 Christ Taken Captive Hofmann March 20 Christ’s Entry Into Jerusalem Plockhorst. Services begin 7:30 p.m. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
L. A. Thomas
Hofmann
Calvary
Jean Beraud
Christ
Jerusalem
Plockhorst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woolung
Johnson
Little Theatre
Milk Fund
Mrs. Deavers
Commerce Body
RED Cross
Mr. Hipes
BABY
Laura Pease
West Virginia
Miss Keller
Ler
John Garland Pollard
Rge F. Keller
SS Ae
Gov. Pollard
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