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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1941

Page

7

Salvation Army Posts Hit in London Raids

Salvation Army posts faced bombardment during Sunday raids as headquarters noted bomb damage. Army services extend from Iceland to Singapore aiding over two million service members weekly across more than 500 centers. In London mobile canteens serve bombed districts and air raid shelters nightly.

Salvation Ar Poser Ce Ae Lisu Army War Services Iceland Singapore Salvation Army London

Funeral Services Are Held For Jacob H Keller

Funeral services for Jacob Harvey Keller were held at Lebanon Church at 3 p m on Sunday January 5th. He died in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. He leaves wife Martha Miller Keller a son Ralph Keller a daughter Mrs Beeler two sisters Mrs S Beeler of Clary and Mrs Pam Orndorff of Martinsburg and many relatives. The rites were led by Rev P E Gneeley and Rev Arthur Wake with interment in a nearby cemetery. Pallbearers were E E Artz Pearl Bly Mackall Wilkins Russell Bowman W P Lineburg and Frank Campbell. Honorary pallbearers included Earl Miller John Horan John Orndorff. Distants visitors included several Orndorff and Miller families from Martin felt Front Royal and Roanoke among others.

Church Jacob Harvey Keller Glory Lebanon Church Keller Winchester Memorial Hospital Jacob Keller Martha Miller Keller Ralph Keller On Beeler S. Beeler Clary Pam Orndorff Martinsburg P. E. “Gneeley Arthur Wake E. E. Artz Pearl Bly Mackall Wilkins Russell Bowman W. P. Lineburg Frank Campbell Earl Miller John Horan John Orndorff Fannie Orndorff Burman Orndorff Pane Custer Elsie Orndorff Clarence Orndorff

Boston Wool Market Report

Domestic wools showed slow sales with some inquiries in Boston on January 15. Prices ranged 0.85 to 0.88 dollars per pound for combing three eighths blood territory wool, 0.97 to 1.00 dollars for graded French combing length half blood territory wool, secured basis. Brokers reported a large volume of orders for South American wool for import.

Boston U. S

Scout Troop 9 Transfers Sponsorship to Market Street Church

Announcement of Troop 9, Boy Scouts of America, moving sponsorship from local citizens to Market Street Methodist Church. A Harold Rowe remains Scout Master with William Clare and Harold Pesa as assistants. Wilbur R. Johnston chairs the troop committee and oversees training. Committee includes Lester Arnold Arthur Seabright Hoye Riley and others with new members listed. A recruitment drive and a Scout party at the troop cabin on January 24 are planned for eligible boys from Market Street Church and nearby community.

Troop 9 Boy Scouts of America Market Street Methodist Church Market Street

Simple Rites For Mrs Frank Krebs

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Melton Krebs wife of Frank H Krebs were held at Christ Episcopal Church at 11 this morning. The Rev Robert B Nelson led the service with many out of town relatives present. Interment followed in the family plot Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pall bearers were W A Baker Charles P McVicar Marion Anderson John Dunn Peyton Marshall and Gray Beverley.

Christ Episcopal Church Rose Melton Krebs Frank H. Krebs Robert B. Nelson Mount Hebron Cemetery W. A. Baker Charles P. McVicar Marion Anderson John Dunn Peyton Marshall Gray Beverley

Rev Garland Evans Hopkins to Lead Francis Asbury Revival

Rev Garland Evans Hopkins of Market Street Methodist Church will officiate the Francis Asbury Union Young People's Revival at his church from February 3 to February 8. He has long been active in youth work and has taught at Methodist Young People's Assembly for three years. He has served on state and conference committees and written on church life. He previously led LeKieys Memorial Church in Norfolk and Trinity Institute Church in Richmond. All young people are invited. seats reserved for adults.

Garland Evans Hopkins Market Street Methodist Church Francis Asbury Union Mr. Hopkins Methodist Young People’s Assembly Virginia Conference On Church and Social Work Virginia LeKieys Memorial Church Norfolk Trinity Institute Church Richmond

Jap Printer Goes On Rampage and Pies All Type

Fresno, Calif. jan 15 discharge pressman Tatsumi Watanabe, 49, jailed on malicious mischief, disturbing the peace, assault and battery after forcibly objecting to dismissal. Publisher S. Nagaoka says eight cases of type were upset and thousands of Japanese ideographs pied.

Fresno Calif Times S. Nagaoka Tatsumi Watanabe Nagaoka Watanabe

Prayer Service at Lutheran Church Tonight

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviors holds a regular prayer service at 7 30 this evening with the pastor speaking on Thinking For One's Self. The public is invited.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviors

County reports December general fund balance of 24640 51

County Treasurer Harry McCann presented the December financials to the Board of Supervisors. The general county fund shows a balance of 24640.51 at month end with receipts totaling 2707.38 and disbursements totaling 2980.38. Relief Fund and other accounts show separate balances and reimbursements recorded in the report.

Harry McCann Board of Supervisors General J. W. Baker Blue Ridge

Quotations Va Livestock Market N Kent St Tuesday Sales

Prices from the Va Livestock Market at N Kent Street show weekly Tuesday sales with steers at 7.50 to 10.40 per cwt as well as heifers from 6.00 to 9.25 per cwt. Fat cows bring 4.00 to 6.85 per cwt and bulls 5.90 to 8.00 per cwt. Lambs and hogs also listed with varied per cwt and per head figures.

N. Kent St

Debate at Armel school on a future for children

The Ladies Aid Society of Greenway A B Church sponsors a debate at the Armel school house Friday night January 17 at 7 45. The Mount Williams Debating Society presents the discussion on whether schools shape a child’s future more than training. No admission charge, refreshments served. Public invited.

Ladies Aid Society of Greenway A. B. Church Armel Mount Williams Debating Society

Treasury Update January 13 Receipts and Debt Totals

The Treasury report shows January 13 receipts of 14,430,649.81 dollars and expenditures of 63,190,792.45 dollars. Gross debt rises to 45,106,272,513.23 dollars, up 18,266,837.03 dollars from the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

Radio Highlights and Inaugural Gala Casts Preview

The schedule lists 7:30 Cavalcade of America with Claude Rains as Thomas Cooper speaking on free press themes. At 9 Eddie Cantor hosts J Benny’s band at Constitution Hall for Sunday’s Inaugural Gala. 10:15 Senator Josh Lee discusses Nazi threats and small business views. Montana Senator James E. Murray weighs aid policies on WMISV.

WRCO Claude Rains Thomas Cooper Cavalcade of America WRC Eddie Cantor Constitution Hall J. Benny Phil Harris WMAL Josh Lee Oklaho Aeante WISV E. C. Hill Shadow Music Arch McDonald Bankhage Sullivan Lowell Thomas Streamliner the World Today Fred Waring Amos 'N’ Andy Mr. Keen Air Newsroom Lanny Ross Mile O’ Dimes Meet America Mr. Meek Tony Martin Manhattan Pmcente Om Christian Shields Eddie Fred Allen Mr. District A Gts Jever Glenn Miller Sen. J Om Murray Knowledge Hous Tony Pastor You Orchestra Eddie Duchin Desire

Engagement Announcements Highlight Berryville Notes

Miss Gertrude Reynolds of Martinsburg and Mr Guert McKown of Martinsburg announce an engagement. Also Miss Katharine McCormick of Berryville to Mr Leo Cyr of Limestone Me. Local social notes list visits, travels, and upcoming events across Berryville and nearby towns.

Miss Liady McKown Frederick G. Liady Martinsburg W. Va Gertrude Marshall Reynolds Guert Pare McKown J. Calvin Peonewes Miss Reynolds Lindy Thomas Hulings Ynolds Wilkes- Barrie Mr. McKown Washington and Lee University Martinsborg Holy Cross College Georgetown Foreign Service School Georgetown Law School

Japanese casualties since China war began

From July 7 1937 the war with China has produced an estimated 1 800 000 Japanese killed and wounded.

China L.H N. A

Rubber’s Early Naming and Use in America

The text recalls the origin of rubber names in America. It notes that chemist Priestly coined terms and describes how people used small pieces as erasers, generating ad hoc “rubbers” for wiping marks.

Priestly America

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