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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1942

Page

7

Braithwaite Rites To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Samuel H. Braithwaite 80 who died at his Cross Junction home Thursday night will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 from the residence with Rev C Larrick of Gainesboro officiating Interment will be in Redland Cemetery at Whitacre Pallbearers include nephews Active-Max Eugene Grady Hollis Braithwaite and others Honorary pallbearers include Leslie Kline school superintendent Charles Mcllwee Fred Larrick George Byweaters and Dr BE C Stuart Jr A longtime Cross Junction postmaster he also served on the Frederick County School Board Survived by brothers E W J S and Robert Braithwaite sisters Mrs C G Baker Cross Junction and Mrs George Edwards Albin plus other listed relatives

Samuel H. Braithwaite Cross Junction C. Larrick Gainesboro Redland Cemetery Whitacre Max Eugene, Grady Hollis Braithwaite W. Erle Edwards Ray Baker Leslie Kline Frederick County Charles Mcllwee Fred Larrick George Byweaters BE. C. Stuart Braithwaite Robert Braithwaite C. G. Baker George Edwards Albin

City Officials Post Bond With Corporation Court

Three city officials qualified for their elected offices by posting bonds in Corporation Court. W. A. Baker posted 53000 as city treasurer, C. P. McVicar posted 3000 as commissioner of revenue, and Taylor Barr posted 5000 as city sergeant.

W. A. Baker C. P. McVicar Taylor Barr

Funeral Monday for Mrs. Florence Summers

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Puller Summers, 55, will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Hagerstown Maryland, conducted by Rev. Harry C. Marsh with Rev. Garland Hopkins assisting. Her body will later be brought to Winchester for burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery in the family lot. She was the widow of Charles J. Summers, former cashier of the Union Bank.

Harry C. Marsh St. Paul's Methodist Church Hagerstown Florence Puller Summers Garland Hopkins Market Street Methodist Church Winchester Mt. Hebron Charles J. Summers Union Bank

Baltimore Grain Market Closing

Baltimore January 3 Wheat No 2 Red Winter Gallicky spot domestic 1.25 January 1.25 Corn 89 91 Winchester Market Wheat 1.17 bushel Corn 80c barley 65c bushel Prices based on deliveries at mill.

Baltimore Winchester

Il Duce Orders Italians To Bend To Party's Will

Rome Jan 3 Premier Mussolini called on fascist party leaders to convert Italians into a solid block of will and energy. He said orders must be pressed on executives to boost activity, and that he would monitor their work closely, personally receiving reports from party leaders in Italy’s 22 provinces including Sicily.

Rome Andi Mussolini Il Duce Italy Sic

Philip H Gold obituary highlights his apple industry leadership

The Frederick County court official and longtime apple grower Philip H Gold is remembered for a life devoted to farming and community service. He began planting his first orchard in 1900 on inherited land dating back to 1843 and held numerous leadership roles including county supervisor and president of multiple agricultural organizations. He earned state recognition in 1940 for contributions to Virginia agriculture and remained active in Burnt Church Presbyterian work. Funeral services at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be held with interment in Mount Hebron.

Frederick County Gold Daniel Gold William Henry Gold Philip Rebecca Clayton Frances Clayton Gold A. G. Elam Lansdale Winchester Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Farmers and Merchant Bank of Virginia Horticultural Society East-Central Fruit Growers Production Credit Association Appalachian Apples, Inc Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company Waterford Virginia Agriculture Board of Visitors Virginia Polytechnic Institute Julian Burrus Virginia Emen Burnt Church Mr. Gold Lord Jesus Christ Feanah

Methodist Bishops Wartime Message Delivered at Market Street Church

At morning worship the wartime message from the College of Bishops of the Methodist Church was presented to the Market Street congregation. The message, described as one of the greatest religious papers of the times, was adopted at a Bishops meeting just before Christmas, according to Rev. Garland Hopkins.

Market Street Methodist Church College of Bishops of the Methodist Church Garland Hopkins

Game Association Meeting In Frederick County

All members of the Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Protective Associations are asked to meet Monday night January 5 at 7 30 at the county courthouse. Officers will be elected and a by law amendment proposed by John W Hoover will be considered with D M Sprinkle and John Bywaters.

Winchester Frederick County

Farm Defense Meeting To Discuss 1941 Results

A meeting at Middletown tonight at 7 30 discusses the 1941 farm defense program results and plans to advance the 1942 program, the first in a series to be held in all county agricultural communities.

Middletown

Rouss Banquet Set To Honor Founder Feb 11

The Charley Rouss firemen announce the annual birthday banquet for Charles B. Rouss on Wednesday evening February 11. Dave Hottle is new president and leads the menu committee. A speaker selection panel includes Rev R A Whitten Bryan Stotler Ww Nelson Page and Burr P Harrison. The Reuss Memorial service follows on Sunday February 1.

Charles B. Rouss Charley Rouss Dave Hottle R. A. Whitten Bryan Stotler Nelson Page Burr P. Harrison Reuss

Local Markets The Star Cautions On Typographical Errors

Local markets report daily figures but The Star disclaims responsibility for typos and errors. Readers are advised to verify data with the original sources.

Star

Local Wholesale Market Prices for Feed and Butter

The page lists wholesale prices for dairy and animal feeds including corn meal oats bran and chick grower with per bag or per hundredweight rates. It also notes creamery butter wholesale prices and ends with a British War Office remark about inventor suggestions.

Seereesesse Zatent Brana Wwekenees Oe

Dorothy Thompson Wins Divorce From Sinclair Lewis

Dorothy Thompson, noted newspaper columnist, obtained a divorce from Sinclair Lewis, author and playwright, in Woodstock Vermont. The decree will become absolute February 1 after she testified she last saw Lewis in April 1937 and that he favored ending the marriage. Custody of their 11 year old son Michael was awarded to Miss Thompson. no financial arrangements were entered.

Woodstock Dorothy Thompson Sinclair Lewis Lewis Michael

Luxury Coast Line Train Derailment Near Richmond

Six cars of the Atlantic Coast Line's Miamian derailed four miles south of Richmond on the New York to Florida route. Officials reported no serious injuries as passengers moved to intact cars and the train resumed after a three hour delay. A railroad official blamed a broken ram for the accident.

Richmond Atlantic Coast Line New York Florida Here

Three Army Officers Die in Fort Knox Air Crashes

Three army officers were killed and a fourth injured in two separate airplane crashes at Fort Knox today. Dead are Second Lieut Roy L. Drew of Rothschild Wisconsin First Lieut Addie J Hogan of Ruston Louisiana Second Lieut Wilbur Camp Jr of Lafayette Louisiana. The injured man is First Lieut Robert W Harner of Fairdale Kentucky.

Fort Knox Roy L. Drew Rothschild Wis Addie J. Hogan Ruston Wilbur Camp, Jr Lafayette Robert W. Harner Fairdale

Youth Dies From Pistol Wound In Salisbury

Albert Marriner an 18 year old Princess Anne youth died early today at Peninsula General Hospital from a gunshot wound ruled accidental by Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. L A Rademaker. He was attempting to remove a pistol from a car when it discharged as he moved it to his coat. He was conscious on arrival at the hospital.

Salisbury Albert Mariner Anne Youth Peninsula General Hospital L. A. Rademaker

Red Cross First Aid Schedule for City Classes

Red Cross will offer three first aid courses starting next week at Rouss Fire Company Baptist Church and Red Cross Headquarters City Hall. Instructors include Ada Oppie Mary Warden Boyd A C Halvosa C L Riley and George Reading. Enrollment by calling 5412. Additional classes for Handley School faculty and students taught by Nancy Larrick and two student classes by Hunter Maddox.

Rouss Fire Company Ada T. Oppie Mary Warden Boyd the Baptist Church A. C. Halvosa C. L. Riley

Nurse Killed as Four Alarm Fire Ravages Pittsburgh Rooming House

A blaze on Friendship Avenue in Pittsburgh destroyed a rooming house near West Penn Hospital. A nurse identified as Miss Marie Gabriel, about 40, died. At least 10 people were burned, many seriously, including several nurses. A horse perished in the fire and damage was extensive.

Pittsburgh Friendship Avenue West Penn Hospital Marie Gabriel St. Francis’ Hospital

Pruning Demonstrations Schedule Released in Frederick County

A series of pruning demonstrations will start Monday at 9 30 am in T N Cather’s orchard on the Northwestern Grade with additional sessions that week at 2 pm and 9 30 am in multiple orchards near Albin Stephens City Mount Airy White Hall Timber Ridge and Clearbrook Horticulurist L W Moore leads all events.

Frederick County T. N. Cather Ray Butler Fries Albin Ray Robinson Stephens City J. W. Richard Mt. Airy Cedar Creek L. O. Dick Clearbrook Ae L. Bageant White Hall Gold Orchard Timber Ridge L. W. Moore Blacenburg

Livestock And Produce Markets Roundup

Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets report unchanged or rising prices on cattle hogs and sheep. Baltimore quotes show cattle to 13.50 for top yearlings and hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents higher. Chicago notes strong demand with feeders and yearlings up to 25 cents and calves limited.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S Chicago Livestock Chicago

Why Mussolini's Wife Is Called Donna in Italian Etiquette

The wife is addressed as Donna because her husband wears the Collar of the Annunziata. This honor confers on both spouses the status of a cousin to the King of Italy.

Mussolini Donna Italy

No Sunday School At Burnt Church

Because of the death of Philip H. Gold who for many years was superintendent of the school at Burnt Church there will be no Sunday School there tomorrow. Bryan Stotler assistant superintendent said this afternoon.

Philip H. Gold Burnt Church Bryan Stotler

Special Services At Stephens City

The Rev. Charles Beard of Martinsburg West Virginia known as the blacksmith east will preach in the United Brethren Church at Stephens City at 3 and 7 30 oclock tomorrow. A public is cordially invited to attend these services.

Charles Beard Martinsburg W. Va United Brethren Church Stephens City

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