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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1944
Page
2
Newark workers reported for the 7 and 8 am shifts but were suspended after a slow down. Elmer J. Madden denied a strike, while the union claimed wages issues caused the stoppage and no picketing occurred.
Funeral services for Mrs Etta Ford Baecher 77 widow of John A Baecher were held at St Marys Catholic Church in Norfolk after she died Friday December 31 1943 at her sons home J Joseph Baecher Norfolk Va Survivors include two daughters Mrs John M Reynolds Memphis Town and Mrs Hugh Butt Jr Castenia NC three brothers B J Ford Frederick County J Cromwell Ford Charles Town WV and J Luther Ford Hagerstown MD Also noted is her residence in Norfolk for 54 years.
The list names men leaving the group including Ochs Bergie Lee Ric Rollin Morgan Larrick and others such as George Walter Cross Clyde Silman Kirby John Hoover John Lynn Harris Leslie and Tar rick Donald Will Patton Harry Hinkle Cain Marshall Gordon Smith Adam Prescott Shirley Herbert Julian Floyd Samuel Eshelman Fred Atkins Warren Sealock Robert Franklin Henry Zarling Earl Good and Joseph Anderson Orndorff Donald Henderson John Anderson Lawrence Fries and Richard Pingley Pingley.
In the Court of Trial Justice W E Edwards the case of Clifton Emery was disposed of for fighting in a four place incident with $10 and costs assessed.
The Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church gathers with other adult classes in the Assembly Room Sunday morning at 9 40 for a devotional service and a missions lecture. At 10 25 they return to their classroom to transact any business before the class.
The notice lists ration stamp validity across categories. Meats fats and processed foods show book and stamp numbers with expiration dates through January 29 or mid January. Gasoline and oil coupons specify regional validity and end dates through February.
Excerpts from Corporal Grant Seabright describe a jungle posting in Australia and New Guinea. He notes hospital treatment for an injury, native customs, hunting and eating practices, and interactions with local women and children. He also mentions mission schools and malaria control efforts.
Funeral services were held for Melvin Green a retired fruit grower and lawyer who died Wednesday in a Richmond hospital. The service at 3 30 p m was at the family residence with Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named.
Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Capper follow a brief illness. The service is at 3 p.m. Sunday from 512 North Main Street with Rev. Reginald Vanderberry of Market Street Methodist Church officiating. Grandsons Irvin Capper Scott Atkinson Edward Capper Wayne Capper Earnest Griffith Olin Griffith are pallbearers. Family members stationed at Camp McCain Fort Sill and Bainbridge are mentioned.
The piece notes Soviet and Allied views on the Red Army offensive as unclear and not a reliable invasion barometer. It cites German reluctance to weaken western defenses to reinforce the east, while Russian attacks leverage this hesitation.
London report says Poles doubt a Russo Polish accord as Soviet advances threaten eastern Polish territories. A Polish spokesman says eastern and western borders are treated separately and refuses to trade eastern land for western compensation. Mikolajczyk may meet Benes but pessimism remains about a deal. Benes had spoken with Mikolajczyk before his Moscow trip amid a Czech Russian treaty. A Moscow dispatch notes Soviet forces nearing Sarny and Rovno without crossing borders, per Eddy Gilmore.
Gilbert Renner of Sensency Road appeared before Trial Justice W E Edwards and was convicted of possessing illicit whiskey in violation of Virginia ABC Acts section 50. He received a 30 day suspended jail term, a $50 fine, and costs. Lester Sager faced similar charges and was acquitted. Mrs Renner was ill and did not appear. a new hearing date was not set.
Services were held today for C. H. Musselman 62 at a Gettysburg funeral home. a native of Pennsylvania he organized the Musselman commercial canning plant at Biglerville and operated an additional branch at Gardners. He was a leading grower of apples and cherries and a member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are widow Emma and two children Lester and Louella.
The notice urges citizens to fulfill their obligations in 1944, highlighting public duty and civic participation. It calls on individuals to contribute to national efforts, emphasizing responsibility and collective action for wartime goals.
Rev George W Cunningham of Capon Bridge West Virginia dies December 1 1943 at his Big Springs home after an accident illness He aided Beach Valley Methodist Church where services were led by Rev Poland and Rev Blackburn Burial in Chestnut Groves Cemetery He is survived by two brothers a sister four sons and three daughters all residents of West Virginia
Washington reports December output of 8 802 planes, 13 more than November, with 1943 total 85 946 military planes, nearly doubling 1942. WPB hints December short of 9 000 target due to Christmas holiday deliveries. WPB plans to revise order M 126 restricting iron, steel, and substitute metals.
Low attendance delayed the 1944 officers and board election until Friday night January 21. The bounty report by Earl S. Bailey shows 33 red foxes at 1.50 each totaling 49.50 26 grey foxes at 1 each totaling 26 16 hawks at .50 each totaling 8. Grand total 83.50 with Frederick County Supervisors agreeing to pay half. No payment action was taken.
Leslie D. Kline, superintendent of schools, announced that Russell Fletcher of near Cross Junction will teach the Seventh Grade at the Gainesboro Consolidated School. Mrs. A. P. Whitacre of Siler resigned the position during Christmas holidays. Mr. Fletcher taught a portion of the term last year.
Avalon Orndorff a long time city post office employee fainted at work this morning while performing duties as stamp clerk. He was removed to his home at Albin. Mrs. Orndorff said he had recently been ill with the flu and high blood pressure and appeared to recover after treatment but was put to bed.
The work stoppage started Thursday after 42 painters were dismissed for resisting spray gun work. The union faced a retroactive pay rate dispute while the War Labor Board warned that noncompliance with a no-strike pledge could delay contract action. Rear Admiral Bryson Bruce insisted gates were open and blamed the stoppage on harming defense interests.
The War Department has adopted a troop rotation plan aiming to bring home by mid-1944 all soldiers in Alaska and the Caribbean with two years of overseas service. North Africa will rotate monthly a limited number with over 18 months overseas. Pacific theaters expect spring 1944 adjustments to return some troops. European theater has no rotation yet. air crews rotate and that system works.
Two charges of larceny of hides will come before the Clarke County grand jury on the January Term opening Monday. Indictments against Oakley Sealock and Elsie Gaunt will be presented. Grand jurors listed for service include J. H. Fellows C. W. Glasscock H. C. Barthel C. W. Johnson Howard F. Hough J. M. Fishpaw and Harry Lee Boxwell.
C P McVicar will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church tomorrow at 9.45. All members are urged to attend and visitors will receive a cordial welcome.
The Journal states intelligence reports show Axis propaganda tied to rail and steel strike threats in December. It condemns labor organizations for risking Allied support and the lives of servicemen by their actions.
Soviet forces pressed a broad western Ukraine drive cutting lines behind German troops. Advancing from Kiev toward Berdichev and Vinnitsa, the Red Army sought to encircle German pockets while Vatutin’s forces extended a 300 mile arc north of Berdichev toward Smela.
Conservationist Croswell Henderson urges widespread adoption of contour farming on sloping fields in 1944 to conserve rainfall and soil, promising easier work, higher yields, and reduced labor. County agents offer a guide titled Contoured Acres Fight to help farmers implement contour strips and soil restoration practices.
Miss Ruth McNeil home demonstration agent announces the weekly schedule starting January 10. January 10 report to Board of Supervisors. January 11 Food for Victory Program meeting at Court House. January 12 2 p m North Frederick Home Demonstration Club at Mrs Paul Braithwaite. January 13 14 and 15 office.
The text notes Romanian factories shifted amid wartime conditions and highlights German fortifications shown in Nazi journals. It states resistance to occupation is minor in Bulgaria and Romania compared with broader guerrilla actions in other Nazi dominated nations.
American forces attack Cassino area with Fortresses striking Maribor and Fiume. Fortresses at Maribor disrupt a Luftwaffe convoy, bomb a factory producing aircraft engines, while another group targets Fiume with one enemy plane shot down. Split port bombed by a lone Fortress, four enemy aircraft destroyed for four Allied losses. Civilians shelter in cellars as German winter line defenses tighten. The Fifth Army offensive advances four miles amid weather and repositioning of Clark's headquarters.
January 8 market notes show produce prices mostly unchanged with light poultry receipts. Livestock quotations list cattle and hog patterns, with steers around 14.75 to 15.75 per 100 pounds, vealers 14.50 to 15.50, hogs 11.50 to 14.30, sows 11.00 to 11.50, and sheep and lambs varied, top lambs around 16.00.
Salable hogs 1 500 total 12 000 slow steady across weights with top 13 10 for 310 40 lb pigs. Cattle demand steady to strong with top 17 00 for weighty steers and yearlings. cows and bulls mixed to steady. Salable sheep 1 000. slaughter classes active with natives up to 12 25 and yearling wethers 13 00 13 35.
Chicago grain quotations show Wheat opening at 1.71 3-8, unchanged to 1-8 higher. Oats rise 1-4 to 3-8 with May at 80 3-8. Rye dips 1-8 to 3-8 higher, May 1.33 to 1.33 1-8. Directors plan future talks on ceiling revisions.
New York stock activity slid and rose with scattered rails and specialties drawing bids while leaders fought to hold ground. Hopeful wage settlement progress buoyed carriers though many shares remained volatile as December listed stocks gained over 2.5 billion in value. Trading was uneven with around 300000 shares moved in two hours.
Judge John W. Rice presided. Garland at 258 Kent Street received 2 days jail and 5 dollar fine plus 5.25 costs for driving with revoked license. Elmer James Brooks of 512 8 Main Street was fined with 60 days suspended for bad check law violations and costs of 4.25.
Local markets appear daily with the Star noting it does not assume responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. The notice informs readers prices and items may vary by location and day.
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page 1 list responses for each question. Notable items include Rear Admiral Howard L. ae W ig and references to the Woman’s Army Corps, Congress actions for the District of Columbia, Engineers, the ampersand, a famous cooperation quote, corn, Rhode Island, and anteater.
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