Mixed reception to Russian armistice terms in Finland
Stockholm reports mixed Finnish reaction to Russian armistice terms with Finland. A London Nyheter dispatch lists six conditions including internment of 1940 German troops, potential Red Army involvement, and no government changes, while a Finn arriving in Sweden warns against Soviet demands for joint action and garrison duties, calling it a major obstacle to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Finland
London
S Nyheter
Pir
Red Army
Russia
Moscow
Sweden
Reports German Officers Shot Rumors From Refugees
Stockholm reports that refugees in Sweden say Adolf Hitler visited Russia and Narva at the end of January and ordered executions of high German officers for poor performance against the Red Army. At least one officer was shot and another killed himself, with another said to have been dismissed amid rumors of German defeat near Leningrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Narva
Estonia
Red Army
Leningrad
Ration calendar details wartime stamp validity and limits
The notice outlines validity dates and allowances for various ration books during WWII. It lists stamps for food categories such as meat, processed foods, sugar, and shoes, plus gasoline and fuel oil coupons with regional differences and expiration dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Rocky Mountains
Tn L
Mid- West
Scout Training Session Set for February 26 27
Henry M. Sydnor chairs the Shenandoah Area Council training meeting at Rock Enon to train scouters. Three courses will be offered Fundaments of the Boy Scout Program Specialization for Troop Committee and Troop Program Building. Start 3 PM Saturday with 3 PM Sunday finish. Basil Starkey expects about 30 enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Sydnor
Charles Town
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scouts of America
Rock Enon
Boy Scout
Henry Sydnor
Phil Hunter
Basil Starkey
R. C. Gemmell
Ray Garrabradnt
Harold Rowe
Valley Pride Edges McCrory in Bowling League
Valley Pride defeated McCrory 2 1 in a forfeit filled match while South End beat Virginia Woolen Co 3 0. High games featured Curl 129 Everhart 126 Ryan 118. High sets saw Everhart 308 Curl 307 Whitacre 296. South End led team highs with 495 in a game and 1423 in sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curl
Everhart
Ryan
Whitacre
South End
Va. Woolen
Va. Woolen Co
Across The Head Pin In Victory League Bowling
Fred Yellott of Perry Construction is among the league’s best but loses ground when facing Evening Star Ladies League. Dorothy Allen tops with a 140 high game as Marjorie Yelyott shoots 115. Yellott must cope with female rivals. South End Fire Co. girls sweep Va. Woolen Co. three games aided by Evelyn Curl 129, Mary Everhart 126, Betty Ryan 118. Virginia Renner leads Valley Pride to second place by two games over McCrory's. Lester Keiter decks 139 to defeat Lloyd Mead 138 in a doubleheader frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yellott
Victory League
Evening Star Ladies League
Yellott
Dorothy Allen
Marjorie Yelyott
MR. Yellott
Perry Construction
South End Fire Co
Va. Woolen Co
Valley Pride
McCrory
Lester Keiter
Lloyd Mead
Night fighters of the Old City of London Squadron
In advance air headquarters Italy February report on the Old City of London Squadron night fighters who have downed 31 enemies in Italy and 128 crosses on a cowling scoreboard. Wing Commander Paddy Green leads with Observer Flight Lieutenant Gillies. Johnny Turnbull and Alwyn Downing are top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
Hal Boyle
Advance Air Headquarters
Italy
Old City of
Bone
North Africa
Paddy Green
Burbank
Calif
Germany
Green
R. J. Gillies
London
Local Council Represented At Martinsburg Meeting
A representative group from the Newton D. Baker Hospital Council for Winchester met Thursday afternoon at Martinsburg West Virginia in the hospital recreation hall. Mrs William Clark director of camp and hospital service Eastern Area American Red Cross Alexandria Virginia outlined the council idea and responsibilities likening it to a pipeline between service men and the public with the council coordinating support and neighborliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker Hospital Council
Winchester
C. F. Schenck
Martinsburg
W. Va
William Clark
American Red Cross
Alexandria
Coor
Military officials welcome Winchester group at meeting
Rose I. Daniel Field Director introduced along with Col. E. L. Cooke Newton D. Baker Hospital Lt. Col. Annette and Lt. C. W. Lamont. The Winchester group attended with gifts including 348 books 21 puzzles and 3 games added to the recreational service library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinating Agency
Rose I. Daniel
E. L. Cooke
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Annette
C. W. Lamont
Winchester
St. Lamont
Three McDonald Brothers Serve Overseas in World War II
Mr and Mrs Eugene C McDonald of Ridgeway West Virginia report three sons in the armed forces all serving overseas Ss Edward A McDonald 24 Army Air Force trained at Kelly Field Texas embarked for overseas duty now in India under Col Frank Hackett and Maj Stuart Peterson previously Hawaii 1935 37 Married wife stays with her mother in Ridgeway Pvt Charles McDonald 20 February 1941 Army Company I Winchester sailed for overseas duty September 1942 basic training at Ft Meade Md traveled through the Carolinas and Florida now somewhere in England
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene C. McDonald
Ridgeway
W. Va
Set
Edward A. McDonald
U. S. Army Air Force
Kelly Field
Texas
Frank Hackett
Stuart Peterson
India
Army
Hawaii
Charles McDonald
U.S. Army
Winchester
Pvt
McDonald
Ft. Geo. Meade
Carolina’s
Florida
England
William B. Wagner Laid To Rest
Funeral rites were held for William B. Wagner, Winchester citizen killed in a Monday morning accident. Services at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church were led by Rev. Ronald Wilson with Rev. Joseph Ducknall assisting, followed by a graveside ceremony at Mount Hebron. Wagner held several Masonic and Knights Templar titles and was active in Acca Temple. He is survived by his wife Mary Seal and a sister Katherine Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williiam B. Wagner
Winchester
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
Joseph Ducknall
Mount Hebron
Wagner
Hiram Lodge No
A. F
A. Masons
Winchester Commandery No
Knights Templar
John Dove
Royal Arch Masons
Acca Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Richmond
Mary Seal
Lewis Seal
City
Katherine Wagner
West Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Three McDonald Brothers Report From War Service
Seaman 2 C Raymond L McDonald has served in the U S Navy since June 1943 after enlisting at 17. He trained at Great Lakes Illinois and has been in the Pacific since September 1943 aboard a light cruiser. The three brothers report they are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raymond L. McDonald
U. S.S. Navy
Great Lakes
Illinois
Pacific
Sun Life of Canada
Honorary and active pallbearers named in tribute
Honorary pallbearers were listed and active pallbearers included Zirkle Williams C L Orndorff M B Clowe Claude M Grim J W Crider R Bruce Slonaker Leo T Anderson and Percy Milfer in the obituary tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Zirkle Williams
C. L. Orndorff
M. B. Clowe
Claude M. Grim
J. W. Crider
R. Bruce Slonaker
Leo T. Anderson
Percy Milfer
Dr Smith To Teach Bible Class For Men
The Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith, former Christ Episcopal rector, will teach a Bible class for men during Lent. The class meets Sundays at 10 25 in the former rectory beside Christ Church, starting February 27, and ends before morning services. All non affiliated men are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smith
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Berryville News Highlights From The Star
The Star reports local events in Berryville Boyce and Clarke County with brief notices on community happenings. Named residents and organizations appear in short items for daily readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Boyce & Clarke County
For Merit Medals Awarded In Frederick County
The Army awarded For Merit medals to observers at the Gaines A Rogers Observation Post. Chief observer Rogers and ion win red Rogers each logged 2,000 hours. Bertha B Adams Roy R Rinker Hattie E Larrick Harry M Fout Amy Davis each 500 hours. Lucille B O Connell, recognition officer, received 500 hours. Post organized by Clearbrook Woolen Company. Announcement by Philip Rk Fowle area supervisor for Frederick County USAF Ground Observer Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Gaines
A Rogers
Ion Win Red W. Rogers
Bertha B. Adams
Roy R. Rinker
Hattie E. Larrick
Harry M. Fout
Amy Davis
Lucille B. O'Connell
Clearbrook Woolen Company
Philip Rk
Fowle
Frederick County
Air Forces
Ground Observer Corps
The
Aircraft Warning Service
Quartet To Sing At Mt. Carmel Church
Rev. A. J. Tillman and the Alexandria Four perform old fashion gospel songs at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with 3:30 dedication to service members and an 8:00 p m evening program. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tillman
Alexandria
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Robinsons Buy Chapman Orchard in Shenandoah County
J Shields Chapman of Woodstock sold his 46 acre H. 5B Chapman apple orchard in Shenandoah County to C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp of Winchester. The firm will operate it with other Shenandoah County orchards under J W Luttrell supervision. The orchard is reported productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shields Chapman
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Chapman
C. L. Robinson
Answers to the Daily Quiz
The page lists correct quiz responses: Marvin Jones. Charles Dickens. Oregon boundary dispute with Great Britain. painting by John Constable. Death Valley California. I was shocked by his conduct. Pentecost. Benjamin Franklin. eight. Missouri and Ohio Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jones
Charles Dickens
Oregon
Great Britain
John Constable
Death Valley
Calif
Benjamin Franklin
Missouri
Ohio Rivers
Resolve Now To Work A Little Harder For Victory
In a wartime rally the speaker urges workers and citizens to redouble efforts for the 1944 victory. Communities pledge sacrifice and production goals as banners and signs reinforce the call to duty and collective resolve.
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Associated Press
Ladies Commercial League
Pire Co
McCrory'Sck
Cee Valley Pride
Capitol Restaurant
Woolen Co
Miles Music Co
Capitol Rest
Miles Music, Co
Silco Cut PI Price Stores, Inc
United States
Harling Watson
W. Watson
Bridgeport
Ohio
Bob Brando
Rochester
Frank
Preston Avenue
Bronx
New York City
Johnny Turnbull
Saint Thomas
Ontario
Turnbull
Alwayn Downing
Sardinia
Downing
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Winchester Coca-Cola
Bottling Works, Inc
DIAL
E. E. Harbaugh, Mer
Valley Avenue
Food Center
N. Loudoun
Edward McDonald
William B. Wagner
Raymond McDonald
Dr. Smith
Mt. Carmel
USG
Mark
United States Gypsum Company
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Life Assurance
J. A. Hotinger
Virginia
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