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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1942

Page

2

Winchester Ministers Sponsor Week Of Prayer Start Monday

The Week of Prayer in Winchester begins Monday at 7 30 PM in the red Brethren Church with Dr. Sheerin as speaker. Rev Carl Honeycutt leads arrangements. Sheerin just accepted a pastorate in Washington DC and is noted as a national religious figure.

Winchester Charles Wilford National Court of the Episcopal Church Aril Carl Honeycutt Red Brethren Church Luther Bridgers Washington Sheerin Eppal Hai Church of the Epiphany D. C ZeBarry Philips United States Senate St. Paul’s Ch. Chattanoga Tenn Rec of Grace Holy Trinity Southern Churchman kKty South Paul Normal and Industrial 1 Lawrenceville University of the South Sewanee Pittsburgh Ate Columbia University Théological Seminary Alexandria Minister Association Honeycult Eve

Grain Market Closing Addresses and Prices

Baltimore market report lists prices for Red Winter garlic and grains. Wheat 1.18 per bushel, corn 0.85, barley 0.65, with deliveries priced at mills. The item references historical figures around 1900, noting an associate of Eddie Guerin in criminal activity.

Baltimore Winchester

Brandon Re-elected President Of Winchester Game Association

At the Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Association meeting held at the courthouse Jack R. Brandon was reelected president for the coming year. The group reported 355 paid members in its first year and amended by-laws to allow officers to succeed themselves. Other officers named include vice presidents Boyd Hamman J B Bywaters H A Snapp Max Braithwaite Leslie Reed and Claude B Stickley Frederick County. A banquet committee chaired by Harry Seabright with J B Bywaters Boyd Hamman and Elmore was appointed for a late March or early April event.

Winchester Frederick County Mr. Brandon Gus Halhes Iry Seabright John Bywaters D. M. Sprinkle John Hoover Chambersville Boyd Hamman J. B. Bywaters H. A. Snapp Max Braithwaite Leslie Reed Claude B. Stickley Frank Marston S. Lee Grant Harry Seabright Boyd H. Hamman Elmore

Officers Re-elected by South End Hose Co to Buy Defense Bond

The South End Hose Company voted to re elect officers for the coming year and to purchase at least 500 dollars in defense bonds with funds set aside for uniforms. C C Gough reported an excellent financial year.

South End Hose Co

Roosevelt outlines total war plan for 1942 mobilization

President Roosevelt declares a united wartime strategy with 26 nations against the Axis, urging offensive use of American armed forces and occupancy of strategic bases. He sets production targets for aircraft, tanks, anti aircraft guns, and merchant ships to overwhelm the enemy and secure postwar peace. He warns of heavy sacrifices but promises unity and a final victory over militarism and dictatorship.

Americas America Europe Asia Roosevelt London Midway Hitler United Nations Mr. Roosevelt Germany Italy Japan Britain Russia China Wake Island Wake Eneus Philip Po God

McIlwee's Band Banquet Honors Dorton and New Officers

McIlwee's Municipal Band held its annual banquet at Baker's restaurant after electing officers for the coming year. Incoming president C Emmet Dorton presided as veteran members and new affiliates joined an hour of fellowship. The band noted losses due to military service and other duties but aims to regain full strength, having recently won an award at South Boston and performed at various regional events. Officers elected: John Kern vice president, Jonas Chamberlain treasurer, Phil Hunter secretary, Prof. W H McIlwee director, Kenneth Windle assistant director.

Mc Iwee Baker's Restaurant C. Emmet Dorton Mr. Dorton Prof. McIlwee Jonas Chamberlain Wilbur Kern H. C. Jones H. Courtney Jones Richard Rush Kenneth Windle Richard Wine John Kern Philip Hunter A. Long Philip Barnhart H. McFarland Virginia Volunteer Firemen’s Staunton Berkeley Springs W. Va South Boston Harrisonburg Junior Board of Trade Phil Hunter W. H. MclIlwee

New Minister Begins His Work at Cork Street Church

The Rev. Mathias Williamson preached his first official sermon at Cork Street Church of Christ after being called. He and his wife Theresa Grams of Gillette Wyoming reside temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Pifer. They recently wed and traveled from Florida where they spent their honeymoon. In Florida they visited Mr. Thomson in West Palm Beach and were hosted by his siblings.

Mathias Williamson Cork Street Church of Christ Williamson Theresa Grams Gillette Wyo L. D. Pifer Winchester Florida Thomson West Palm Beach

Distribute Food for Game Birds Free Assistance Encouraged

The Winchester and Frederick County Game and Fish Association requests farmers and sportsmen to help distribute free food for game birds at suitable covers. Foods are available at the Winchester Seed Company with costs underwritten by the Association and to be refunded by the State. Care should avoid exposing birds to predatory birds and animals after hunting season.

Winchester Frederick County

Mrs. Florence Fuller Summers Interred In Mount Hebron Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Fuller Summers widow of Charles J. Summers were held in Hagerstown Maryland. Rev. Harry C. Marsh and Rev. Garland E. Hopkins led the rites. The body was returned to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers George B. Bushnell Harry H. Willis Christopher Lindsey and Lynn Fuller among mourners.

Hagerstown Florence Fuller Summers Charles J. Summers Harry C. Marsh St. Paul’s Methodist Church Garland E. Hopkins Market Street Methodist Church Winchester Mount Hebron George B. Bushnell Harry H. Willis Christopher, Lindsey Lynn Fuller

Contraband Seized From Enemy Aliens In Winchester

In Winchester police records an inquiry found contraband articles held by enemy aliens were turned over to authorities. The delay in receipt of the order was noted at Police Headquarters. Prohibited items include cameras short wave radios radio transmitters firearms and other goods.

Winchester Tavenner, Jr United States Francis Biddle

Roosevelt declares total victory needed against evil

In a wartime address he insisted there can be no compromise between good and evil. He urged that only total victory can reward the champions of tolerance decency freedom and faith.

Baltimore Market Quotation Roundup

Baltimore and Chicago livestock quotes show steady prices across poultry eggs butter and cattle hogs sheep and calves. Poultry meats hold firm with various weights and fowl varieties. cattle calves hogs and sheep listed with steady bids and top ranges in early January.

Baltimore Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Feller Joins Navy as Chief Boatswain's Mate

Norfolk reports that baseball star Bob Feller, longtime Cleveland Club pitcher since 1936, reported to the naval training station to begin duties as chief boatswain's mate under the navy's physical fitness program. He enlisted at the Chicago convention last month and will train at the base before aiding navy recruit training.

Norfolk Bob Feller Uncle Sam Cleveland Naval Training Station Navy Feller Chicago

Tokyo reports ships sunk as MacArthur force strikes Mindanao

The report cites Tokyo headquarters claiming 10 ships sunk and 156 trucks destroyed in aerial attacks on General MacArthur's forces since Friday. American bombers reportedly sank a Japanese destroyer and hit a battleship in Davao Bay, Mindanao, while USS Heron damaged two flying boats and survived. British sources credit American volunteers with shooting down multiple bombers near Rangoon. Chungking and Tokyo offer conflicting claims on Changsha.

Johore Philippines Tokyo MacArthur United States Army Davao Bay Mindanao Island Manila Heron Rangoon Burma Chungking Changsha Hunan

Stock Market Wavers as Profit-Taking Caps Rally

New York Jan 6 traders saw mild gains early with several favorites ticking up but selling pressure returned by mid session. Industrials faltered as steel shares weakened and motors paused, leaving declines or small gains as the market edged toward the close amid uneven bonds and commodity moves. Leading names traded mixed with numerous prices listed, reflecting a broad, unsettled day.

New York

Navy implements seven day work week across department

Secretary Knox orders a seven day operation in all Navy Department bureaus boards and offices with Marine Corps and coast guard headquarters. Bureau chiefs must rearrange schedules so civilian and military personnel work a six day base with seven day coverage by shifting weekly timetables.

Washington Navy Navy Department Marine Corps Coast Guard

Quiz answers from page four list

A compact set of questions and answers covering geography dates colors and politics. Topics include Patio Texas No Atlas Ocean novels and U S elections with answers like Atlantic Ocean twelve and air force.

Patio Texas Atlantic Ocean Air Force

Daily Crossword 41 Word Clues

Crossword clues list irritate small enclosed field Siberian on tidier relating to a child.

Siberian

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