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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1944

Page

2

Martinsburg Defeats Judges 27 to 18 in Home Loss

Martinsburg Bulldogs topple the Judges 27 18 at home after building a 20 3 lead by halftime. Cobourn used his second string late as Lovett starred for Martinsburg while Levis Bush miss time.

Mach John Cobourn Sudges Bulldogs Iaa Fort Hill Mberland Cobourn Martinsburg Coffman Tucker Thornburg Bush Levi Billy Lovett Handley Lovett Q Lovett Lewis Lamb Wramman Hartey Snyder

Ration Calendar Details For Reductions And Valid Dates

The notice outlines ration schedules for meats fats and processed foods with stamp validity through specified January and February dates. Gasoline and fuel oil coupons specify regional limits and expiration dates by class, with notes on area variations and period validity for oil, nitrogen products, and other staples.

Rocky Mountains Far West Far-West Middle West

News of Our Men and Women in Uniform

Seamen and soldiers from local families are listed with new assignments and addresses. Names include Seaman 2-C Jenkins at Sampson now aboard ship, Staff Sgt. Crane at Hunter Field, Pvt. Sheetz at Fort Knox, Seaman 2-C Charles Cole Jr. in Brooklyn, and others in training or stationed at camps across the country. Additional notes cover furloughs, hospital moves, and requests for mail from servicemen and families.

Fred Jenkinse L. Jenkins U. S. Navy Sampson Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Glenn L. Crane Hunter Field Grover Crane Capon Bridge Charles Cole, Jr Seaman Brooklyn Charlies Cole Woodland Avenue

Deer Visitor Spotted In Shenandoah Farm Yard

Mr and Mrs Hausenfluck along the Shenandoah near Millwood reported a deer entering their yard startling their police dog. The animal jumped a wire fence and wandered into an open field to graze with cattle as the river thawed.

Cromwell's Wife To Answer Charge

Doris Duke agrees to return to Elizabeth New Jersey February 11 to answer divorce charges brought by James H R Cromwell in chancery court. Duke previously obtained a Reno divorce and had refused to recognize Cromwell's New Jersey suit while Cromwell ignored her Nevada decree.

Reno Doris Duke Elizabeth N. J James H. R. Cromwell U. S Canada Chancery Court Wiliam Woodburn Miss Duke Cromwell New Jersey Nevada

Pigskin Boots Could Lead to Civilian Shoes

Plans disclosed by the War Production Board call for manufacturing 1,000,000 pairs of a new combat boot and replacements for conventional boots. A drop in hide imports may push pigskin into civilian shoe uppers using synthetic rubber soles and heels.

Washington War Production Board

Minor Quake in Stricken City

In San Juan Argentina a tenth minor earthquake follows a major temblor that devastated the city killing over 1,500. President Ramirez addressed survivors from ruins before a minute of silence. Chilean Red Cross and Brazilian workers join Chilean and Uruguayan doctors. US aid offered. Survivors recount chaotic scenes as the death toll remains uncertain.

Buenos Aires San Juan Pedro Ramirez Ramirez Red Cross United States Andes

Drunk and Disorderly Sentences In Civil Court

Judge John Rice presided this morning over cases including Charles Peacemaker of 514 h land Avenue fined $10 and costs 6.25 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Lou Eaton of RFD No 1 Winchester also fined $10 and costs 6.25 for the same offense.

John. Rice Charles Peacemaker Hland Avenue Lou Eaton RFD Winchester

Bowling results from Railway Express meet in vivid scores

Railway Express edged Perry Construction 3 to 3 in a mixed program while VPF and Viscose split 3 0. High games include LaFollette 152 Ressigue 146 LaFollette 142. LaFollette 410 Ressigue 387 Hawthorne 354. Railway Express led in team game 652 and team set 1854 with Perry Construction 1626 and Eagles 1614.

Railway Express VPF Perry Const. Co Viscose Eagles American Tea Co Handley Elliott Motor LaFollette Ressiguie Ressigue Hawthorne

Expressmen set high three game total in Victory League

ABNER JOHNSONs Railway Express five rolled 652 584 618 for 1854 in Victory League action, sweeping Va. Protective Force. Russell LaFeil scored 410 with 142 116 152, Lek Ressiguiere added 387 with 146 127 114 as the Expressmen posted the high three game total in local league history.

Abner Johnson Railway Express Expressmen Va. Protective Force Boys Express Russell LaFe Lek Ressiguie Perry Constructioners Allen Hawthorne Ralph Gore Hawthorne Paul Ayres Walter Sellers Ray Shenk Max Butler Raymond Webber The Eagles American Tea Co Aron Zuckerman Keith Riter Handley Boys Elliott Motor Lines Elliott Guy Webber Sonny McKee Bombadiers Va. Woolen Co Earl Willey Dan Boone Dyers John Thornton Doug Chaney ED Burgh

Wheat futures rise modestly as Chicago grain opens

Chicago grain notations show a fractionally higher start with wheat up 1-8 to 6-8, oats 1-8 to 1-2 higher, and rye 1-4 to 5-8 higher. Opening prices listed for May, July, and Sept contracts across wheat oats and rye.

Chicago Rye

Senior Profiles Highlight Thomas and Richard at Handley

Henry T Goode reviews senior leaders at Handley High including Thomas Jr known as Tommy who moved from Loudoun County and joined FFA Judging team intramural basketball and dance committees. Richard Grove tops the list as a capable senior and chief justice of the Honor Court with a track record from ninth grade debates to student government leadership and plans to study pharmacy after graduation. Virginia Lee Goss known as Ginnie participates as Red Cross rep for Brats, Spanish Club vice president, Booster Club member, and 1944 Handiian staffer while excelling in physical education and basketball for the Shamrocks.

Henry T. Goode Ne ‘Thomas , Jr Tommy Loudoun County Aldie Handley Richard Grove Richard Charlottesville Richar Virginia Lee Goss Ginnie” Goss John Kerr Ginnie Red Cross The Shamrocks

Handley Basketball Review: Hink Lewis and Eddie Levi

Profile of two Handley basketball players Hink Lewis known as Hink tall guard 5 7 140 pounds and Eddie Levi nicknamed Flea 5 4 forward both veterans of junior and varsity squads highlighting experience ages and future plans with school pride.

Hink Eddie Levi Eddie Handley

Blood Plasma Clinic Talk At Assembly

Program Lieut LaMont from Newton D Baker hospital Martinsburg spoke to students on behalf of the blood plasma clinic held last week detailing its purpose and activities.

Lieut LaMont Lieut. LaMont Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg

Message from a nostalgic era about campus life and social chatter

A lively, informal note of gossip and social happenings among students and alumni. The writer mentions alumni in uniform, fashion remarks on uniforms, friendships and shown romances, travel to Martinsburg, letters to respond, and new Paratrooper wings and rings as a lighthearted snapshot of campus life.

Rationing Board Thankful For Handley High Girls

The War Price and Rationing Board expresses appreciation to Handley High School girls for assisting in preparing gasoline ration books for the 1944 Truck Registration. Names include Alice Amos, Helen Brown, Betty Bickers, Jane Copper, Martha Bowers, Adelaide Cable, Myrtle Cooper, Hazel DeHaven, Marjorie Frye, Marie Garber, Judy Light, Dorothy Markle, Paulette Pifer, Evelyn Preston, Mary C. Miller, Jean Robinson, Mary Rogers, Kathleen Weakley.

War Price & Rationing Board Alice Amos Helen Brown Betty Bickers Jane Copper Martha Bowers Adelaide Cable Myrtle Cooper Hazel DeHaven Marjorie. Frye

Mrs Garrabrandt's Room Receives War Bond Recognition

The War Finance Committee commends Mrs Garrabrandt's class in Winchester and Frederick County for 100 percent defense stamp purchases since the week of school. Chairman Wendell R. Barney sends a letter praising their patriotism. the note will be framed in the classroom.

Garrabrandt War Finance Committee Winchester Frederick County Wendell R. Barney Gartabrandt Barney

Handley students urged to back war loan drive

The fourth War Loan Drive begins amid exam prep as Handley teachers urge every American to buy $.10 or $.25 stamps that convert to bonds. They remind readers that contributions may save the lives of soldiers like Charlie Lanahan, Jesse Richardson, and Joe Herry who are fighting for their country.

Handley Charlie Lanahan Jesse Richardson Joe Herry

Signatures Required for Letters to the Star

The Jr Evening Star will publish no letters without a signature. This week a letter arrived signed only with initials, so it cannot be published.

Jr. Evening Star

Stamp and Bond Sales Report Through January Thirteen

December 7 Pearl Harbor Day ended the drive for stamps from the start of school. Neon stamp sales were sent to Richmond. Now we are over with the sales through to June. The above totals show what students have bought from us 9 to January 13. Weekly publishing will continue in the same way as before.

Pearl Harbor Richmond

Seniors Dedicate Class of Forty Four At Handley High

Poem by Lewis E. Patton honors Handley High seniors of the class of 1944. The piece mentions a band organized by Prof, monitors watching halls, and daily tea for the boys. It laments potential casualties in wartime and wishes safety for the graduating class as they leave school.

Old Handley High Bill Bob Joe Lewis E. Patton

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