Scout Exposition Scheduled For February 20 21
A two night Scout Exposition will be held February 20 and 21 at the Winchester Armory featuring a Merit Badge Expo and general Scouting show for Winchester, Frederick and Clarke counties. Dr. Ronald S. Wilson announces plans to demonstrate Scouting’s many activities and benefits. Tickets go on sale downtown and through Scout members, with free admission for children under 12.
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Winchester Armory
Cubs
Boys Scouts
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Ronald S. Wilson
Boy Scouts
Highest Army general officers during the war period
The War Department reports general officer strength peaked at 1 540 on July 1 19. The figure reflects peak Army general officers in service during the war period.
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War Department
Unbeaten Quintets Face Busy Week in College Basketball
New York January 7 Unbeaten teams dwindle to 15 as conference play looms. Wyoming Indiana Iowa Notre Dame West Virginia Cornell Tulane Yale remain undefeated with key showdowns ahead and tests against Utah Minnesota Wisconsin Purdue Michigan Columbia Penn and Georgia Tech on the slate.
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Hoop Brigade
Wyoming
Indiana
Iowa
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Cornell
Tulane
Yale
Cowboys
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Long Island University
Washington
St. Louis
Utah
Hoosiers
Minnesota
Hawkeyes
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Purdue
Michigan
Rochester
Princeton
DePaul
Great Lakes
Mountaineers
Long Island
Madison Square Garden
Canisius
Buffalo
Columbia
Penn
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Alabama
City Students Back Memorial in Winchester Drive
Public school students in Winchester rallied behind a War Memorial Building drive. Superintendent Lee R. Quarles said home room collections reached 250000 dollars and the Student Council plans further contributions from scrap drives and fund allocations to create a community center for youth and teen activities.
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Winchester
Lee R. Quarles
Toay
War Memorial
Quarles
Radio Tonight Schedule Notes from WRO and WTOP
The page lists tonight’s radio lineup with times and programs on WRO 980 and WTOP 1500. It includes Godwin Bergman Singing Sam Lowell Thomas Hedda Hopper Cavalcade of America Rex Maupin’s Telephone Hour and Hour of Dreams segments with various hosts and guests.
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E Cade
Godwin Bergman
Sam Lowell Thomas
Leon Henderson
News of World
Ranger H. V. Kaltenborn
Lam ‘N’ Abner
Hedda Hopper
30 Men Enlist In the Army
Winchester Army Recruiting Office announced the enlistment of thirty men in the Regular Army. Of those enlisting three were former service men and twenty seven joined for the first time. From Frederick County Roland L Nelson of 707 E Cork Street enlisted for 18 months and is a Handley High School standout in sports. Douglas Braithwaite of 6 Woodstock Lane Winchester enlisted for 18 months after attending Handy High School. Joe Berry of Stephens City re enlisted for three years in the Air Corps.
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Winchester Army Recruiting Office
Army
Frederick County
Roland L. Nelson
E. Cork Street
Edgar Nelson
Roland
Handley High School
Douglas Braithwaite
Richard Braithwaite
Woodstock Lane
Winchester
Douglas
Handy High School
Joe Berry
Stephens City
Air Corps
Will
Army Veteran Joe Berry Honored for World War II Service
Joe Berry served four years in the Army and spent months in the European Theater. He earned the European Theater Medal with four battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Ankam Defense Medal, and American Theater Medal. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Berry of Stephens City.
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States
Joe
Mr. and
Mra. A T. Berry
Stephens City
Complete Coverage Of Local News In The Star
The Star offers comprehensive updates on local events, national developments, and world happenings with steady reporting. Readers gain access to timely briefs, in-depth features, and expert analysis across industries and communities.
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