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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
2
Charles Town Panthers held a 17 10 lead at halftime and led 23 15 after three quarters before Handley fought back in a spirited final period. Lovett Lamb led Handley with 14 points while the Winchester quint had 11 scorers, and the Judges face Warren High School next at eight.
Farmers from Richmond and neighboring counties attended a meeting after a banquet where W. E. Neale Fairfax district manager warned of continuing shortages in farm machinery and gasoline. He predicted gasoline days would be shorter and supplies tighter for the year.
A Formosa radio warned Japanese civilians of a crisis as the island faces repeated raids. Reports claimed bombs struck Tokyo Korea and Osaka Kobe with pinpoint strikes targeting Nipponese industrial centers. Allied powers mass for a Luzon offensive with MacArthur’s forces gaining overwhelming strength.
The article lists ongoing validity for calendar items including meats fats and processed foods with series being validated in late January and early February. It notes indefinite validity for sugar stamps and airplane coupons with specific quantities and dates and confirms no planned terminations before March.
Frances M. Smith was granted an absolute divorce from Robert W. Smith for desertion and cruelty. The four children, married since 1931, were adjudged neglected and dependent, placed in county welfare homes. The defendant must pay $20 weekly for their support. Mrs. Smith may resume her maiden name Miss Frances Minnick. Judge Burr P. Harrison presided.
Allied forces push two miles forward in a snowbound front from the Ardennes to the Rhine. British and American units probe German defenses near Echt Schilberg Roer and the Roermond-St Vith axis while Patton’s thrust reaches the Sure and Our rivers near Diekirch and Bettendorf.
Tickets for the Presidents Birthday Ball at Winchester Armory on Tuesday night January 30 are on sale at local shops and at the door. Co chairs Thomas Meade and John Mann. Music by Phil Young and His Orchestra. Proceeds aid infantile paralysis efforts in Virginia and Frederick County with support from the March of Dimes.
The Young People's Meeting of the First Brethren Church will be held Saturday evening in the parsonage at 8 o'clock Miss Rhoda Fletcher president of the group will be in charge Cpl Eugene Kerns U S M C recently returned from the south Pacific will be the principal speaker He will give testimony and tell of the churches and other interesting things about that area All the young people of the community are invited.
Sixth Army wings move to open two western highways toward Manila while Lingayen airfield begins operations with fighter planes from Far East Air Force. American naval and air strikes hit coastal targets from Formosa to the central Philippines, with raids on airfields, routes, and shipping across Luzon and surrounding islands.
Marine Col. James Roosevelt travels from Burbank to join ceremonies as one of four Roosevelt sons in the armed services. The other three may hear the broadcast with millions worldwide as Radio provides short wave English French Portuguese and Spanish descriptions.
Moscow dispatches report Soviet forces nearing Krakow and Lodz as Red army spearheads under Konev Zhukov Rokossovsky push from the Carpathians and Danube northward. German defenses retreat along Silesia and central Poland while air power harasses border rails.
Winchester Community Concert Association nears drive end with strong momentum. Officials say final day will secure access to years of musical opportunities for Winchester and surrounding communities. Drive HQ at Miles Music Store. memberships transferrable, not sold per show. Call 4761 for details.
The OPA halted retail sales of lard shortening and salad and cooking oils for three days to prevent shortages. When lifted these items will be rationed at two points per pound. The move aligns with a War Food Administration directive to reserve 40 percent of lard for the armed forces, while butter and margarine remain rationed and the freeze applies only to retail sales.
Washington reports the hunt for who ordered Col Roosevelt's dog priority on a transport flight. Rep. Miller seeks a full War Dept explanation after ATC comments cite an error of judgment and no further discussion planned. Seaman Leon Leroy is among affected servicemen.
In London the House of Commons defeated a motion to censure Prime Minister Churchill's interventionist policy in liberated lands by 340 to 7.
Two earthquakes were felt in the western Los Angeles area and Inglewood last night, strong enough to rattle windows and dishes but causing no damage. The first shock occurred about 10 12 PM and the second followed immediately.
Moscow announced the capture of Szarleyka near Czestochowa and reported 20 000 German and Hungarian troops captured as Russians cleared Pest on the eastern Danube. The total prisoners in Budapest operations reached 59 390 since December 28. Germans are squeezed into a small area on the western Danube.
The Junior Board of Trade hosts the Founder's Day Banquet at the Sarah Zane Fire Company hall with Major William Allen Whitfield as guest speaker. Officials will honor Winchester's outstanding citizen of the year and read resolutions for two club members who died serving in the armed forces.
In Pitsburgh a worker James Mildon 37 and his sons Jack 12 and William 4 were killed when fire trapped them in a second floor bedroom. Nora Mildon 17 leaped from a 15 foot porch roof with Janet 10 months. Janet uninjured, Nora treated for bruises. Walter 15 also jumped and was saved by a fireman.
Five city youngsters forfeited their sleds to the city police for hitching rides on the back of autos. Chief C. W. Hollis had announced that hitching rides was forbidden. A dozen sleds were picked up during the last snow.
Two wills admitted to probate and recorded in Winchester. The Go lightly will dated January 9, 1939 names Mrs. Mattie P. Golightly as sole beneficiary and executrix with $1,500 bond. Remaining appraisers include Roy P. Du vall Frank Kremer, Holmes Cad wallader, Earl Carper and Douglas Massey. Alfred M. Luttrell’s estate pays $500 to Opal Luttrell Hillyard and Barbara Luttrell Elliott. Rose F. Luttrell as executrix with $6,000 bond. Appraisers named: John Snyder Ralph Luttrell Ralph Brown S. E. Brown Oliver DeHaven.
An appraisal of the estate of the late Ashby Boyles is filed in the city clerk’s office. The total value is 6585 dollars, determined by Charles A. Pine, E. G. Rusk, and T. S. Thomas who served as appraisers.
Judge Burr P. Harrison presided as Anna Alice Manuel was granted a divorce from Carltonia Manuel on desertion grounds dating from March 1939. A five year old daughter remains with the mother. Father ordered to pay 680 alimony. Defendant in military service represented by H. K. Benham. Married April 1933.
A collision reported to city police attributed to bad weather occurred Thursday at Braddock and Piccadilly. Vehicles were driven by Harry W. Elliott of Wadesville Virginia and Pvt Kenneth Snyder of Butler Pennsylvania. Damage described as very slight.
A chancery case involving Vive Shaw Kennedy and C Worthington Lowe was stricken from the Frederick Circuit Court docket upon motion by the plaintiff's attorney. The papers were filed among other causes at the plaintiff’s cost.
City law offices will end Saturday hours with all firms closing at 1 PM each Saturday starting tomorrow until further notice. The move affects the Winchester Bar as part of a citywide scheduling change.
Elijah Pifer J Earl Rinker Fred Thwaite George Bywaters and W R Campbell have been appointed jury commissioners to serve until February 15 1946 in Frederick county.
The court approves the appointment of Elsworth Dogson J L Hershman Bryan Richard Roy Tripiett and T S Cooper as trustees of the Friendly Grove Community Hall Society.
Tommy Levi reports a theft of his Flexible Flyer sled from his porch at 316 West Leicester Street the night of January 16. The incident was reported to city police.
A rush of shoppers at Penneys bought out a limited sheet stock within 20 minutes after nine o clock opening. About a score of customers, including many men, crowded the basement stairs as clerks distributed the last sheets. Montgomery Ward advertised sheets for sale Thursday morning, two to a customer, and were sold out five minutes after opening.
In the circuit court of Frederick County Virginia Berle K Grandel seeks divorce from Nolen N Grandel on grounds of desertion for two years. The defendant is not a resident. he must appear within ten days after publication of this order. The order will run weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and be posted at the courthouse and mailed to the defendant.
James H. Owens of Ridgeway died at 4 20 this morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a week as a surgical patient He was 69 born May 1 1875 in Bunker Hill WV He was a Paynes Chapel Methodist Church sexton survived by widow Lucy Talbert six children Nellie Evans Mabel Wilson John Dora Homer and William Owens three brothers Robert Arthur and William Owens Pallbearers Grover Shutts Edgar Abrell Vireil Dove Walter Barr Freq Ridgeway George Shirley funeral at Paynes Chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 burial adjacent cemetery body resting at Omps Funeral Home prior to service
Judge John Rice presided. John Maurice Grove of 318 Leicester Street was fined $15 plus costs for running a traffic light and speeding. Paul Helsley of Stephens City was fined $5 plus costs for drunkenness.
Robert Brown was found guilty of felonious assault on B. B. McKay in Clarke County Circuit Court Berryville. Judge B. P. Harrison sentenced him to 12 months in jail but suspended execution for three years with probation and supervision by the Clarke County Probation and Parole officer. The suspension can be revoked at any time.
Correct responses to the page four quiz list include: 1 He signed it. 2 False legally it takes 3 or more. 3 Thomas. 4 Philippine tribesmen. 5 One Brazil. 6 Texas. 7 The sundial. 8 It just came off the assembly line. 9 Mark Twains Samuel L. Clemens. 10 False.
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