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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

6

Radio Highlights On Air With 1920s Personalities

Radio highlights list 1920s figures including Leon Henderson Sullivan Rubber Co Gladys Swarthout Laird Cregar Perry Como Archibald MacLeish Orson Welles Groucho Marx and a Blue Ribbon Town rental segment across WMAL WRC and WTOP schedules.

Leon Henderson Sullivan Rubber Co Gladys Swarthout Laird Cregar Perry Como Archibald MacLeish WRC Orson Welles Groucho Marx Blue Ribbon WTOP

Flying Eggbeaters Aid Fifth Army At Cassino Front

Frederick Oklahoma staff sergeant James R. Fry pilots slow moving Cub planes over German lines to spot artillery, dodges two dive bombers, and threads past fire to return home with 75 bullet holes and a mission accomplished. Fifth Army gunners rely on these mobile observers as eye and ear on rugged Cassino terrain.

Fifth Army James R. Fry Frederick Okla Fry Cassino Sta Cub

Stephens City Notes and Local Births and Visits

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Club held an all day meeting at the Fire Hall for repairs and sharpening. Birth announced of a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. Barley at Memorial Hospital. Community updates include Tom Brumback visiting family, Zoe Lemsey visiting, and Patricia Cone hosting friends from Winchester. Various residents noted visiting, furloughs, and cordial social updates in Stephens City Virginia.

Stephens City Frederick County Home Demonstration Club Ruth McNeil John Staples Frank Barley Memorial Hospital Tom Brumback New York C. J. Brumback Henry Ritenour Miller Barley Cora Massie Howard Julian Owen Hedgesville Zoe Lemsey Moner John Hoover Freddy Winchester Eldridge Lemley Leslie Golliday York C. L. Golliday Patricia Cone Georgia Pierce Helen Cora Elna Pierce Winchester. Corp Derril Congifi Virginia Beach

Trial Justice Court Disposes Speeding Case in Martinsburg

The Court of Trial Justice W. E. Edwards in Martinsburg WV disposed of a speeding case against Marian Julias. The defendant was fined 10 dollars plus 4 dollars 25 cents costs.

Court of Trial W. E. Edwards Marian Julias Martinsburg W. Va

Douglas School News highlights Negro History Week programs

In 1944 Douglas School presents continuation of Negro History Week under Principal Gaskins. Events on February 21 and 25 include glee club performances, readings, and sketches on Frederick Douglas Dunbar and other Black history figures. Speakers include Anna Wonzer, Taylor Finley Jr., and Lorraine Turner with remarks by Mr. Gaskins.

Gaskins Vivian Tap Anna Wonzer Frederick Duglas Taylor Finley, Jr Louis Gaither Dunbar James Warren June Banks Bernice Ford Mr. Gaskins Glee Club Leeanee Reading Mary Mitchell Alberta Ashington Thomas Fats) Waller Lanier Turner Countee Cullen Lorraine Turner Solo Ellen Williams Lena Horne Zelma Pinkett Taylor Finley

Governors To Speak At Gettysburg Memorial Day Broadcast

Pennsylvania Governor Edward Martin announced that governors of the original 13 states will speak via nationwide radio from the Gettysburg battlefield on Memorial Day. The event includes a battlefield visit as part of a larger conference program in Harrisburg in May.

Harrisburg Gettysburg Battlefield Pennsylvania Edward Martin

News Behind The News On Page 4

Paul Mallon presents a behind the scenes look from Page 4 coverage with commentary on notable events and background context. The column teases readers with insider angles and hints at developments impacting local politics, business, and culture.

Paul Mallon

Sales Listings for Clarke and surrounding counties Virginia and West Virginia

A sequence of sale notices for February to March listing buyers and sale items. entries include Clarke county Virginia near Stephenson Millwood Hayfield Old Chapel Winchester Berryville Rest Meyers Town Rippon and towns in West Virginia with stock, implements, household goods, dairy cows, feed and real estate.

C. O. Vorous Clarke County Sam Boyd Stephenson Lehen W. Va C. H. Anderson Dick Glighty Millwood Lee Boyce Hayfield M. C. Garvin Sam Myers Old Chapel Clarke Co R. E. Brannon Winchester L. M. Craig Stephens City John Armel S. White Post E. D. Funkhouser Cedar Creek D. P. Welch Berryville Wickliffe Meyers Town W. W

Rainfall Totals And Averages From Local Records

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a m at 0.17 inches February to date 0.71 inches year to date 2.77 inches. The 31 year average annual rainfall is 35.95 inches with monthly averages listed from January 2.51 to December 2.43 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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