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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1945

Page

2

Admiral Nurton’s Daughter Dies in Cleveland Hospital

Virginia Francis, 42, wife of D. Francis and daughter of Admiral Louis M. N., U. S. N., retired, of Winchester, Va., died yesterday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Her husband is manager of the Paul H. Davis brokerage firm in Chicago.

Clevela D. O Virginia Francis Nm D. Francis Louis M. 2 U.S. N Winchester Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Paul H. Davis (Brokerage Chicago

Robertson's Coal Plea Studied

Washington officials weigh a plan by Rep. Robertson to ship 200 cars of run-of-mine coal from West Virginia to Virginia's Seventh District to ease a fuel shortage. He argues governors mayors should form local distribution committees and be billed for shipments while prioritizing consumer welfare.

Washington Virginia Rep D-Va Robertson Priay West Virginia Congressiona Ickes

Shenandoah Blood Drive Seeks Donor Registration

Shenandoah citizens urged by Miss Smoot to register by February 27 for a Blood Clinic in the city on February 7 8 and 9. The Shenandoah group arrives February 8. Records show 199 donors have given 1 pints in prior clinics led by Ross the six time donor, with 17 three time donors 50 two time donors and 130 one time donors.

Shenandoan Ty

Woodmen Elect New Officers at January Meeting

Modern Woodmen of America local chapter held its January 18 meeting electing Rev J S Goode as consul J C Cammer past consul O L Terault advisor W W Hawkins banker J William Cammer secretary R R Whitacre escort N B Keeler watchman Granville Ryan sentry and trustees S B Newcome A H Rowe and H L Brumback The secretary was authorized to purchase another 100 War Bond.

Modern Woodmen of America J. S. Goode J. C. Cammer O.L. Terault W. W. Hawkins J. William Cammer R. R. Whitacre N. B. Keeler Granville Ryan S. B. Newcome A. H. Rowe H. L. Brumback

Court clears civil and police docket no. court cases

Judge John Rice presided over morning hearings. Eugene Willingham 548 Loudoun Street found drunk and disorderly fined 10 with 6.25 costs. Russell Williams 11 East Clifford Street fined 5 with 6.25 costs. Comer Silk White Post fined 5 with 6.25 costs.

Ration Calendar Update on Meats Fats Oils and More

The Associated Press reports ration updates with Book 4 red stamps Q5 X5 validity until March 1 and next validation January 28. Blue stamps for processed foods X5 Z5 A2 G2 expand with no termination before March 1. new sugar stamp for five pounds takes effect February 1. other items like shoes and oil have extended validity with ongoing or upcoming renewals.

OPA

Man Guilty Plea Deferred in Bigamy Case in Frederick

Manuel P. Silva alias Manuel P. Mello pleaded guilty to bigamy in Frederick Circuit Court. Sentencing was deferred to January 29. He had married Louise Shull while four former wives lived, with one divorce finalized in spring. The case follows Silva’s remarriage under his correct name. Judge Burr P. Harrison ordered probation and bond investigations.

Manuel P. Silva Manuel P. Mello Frederick Silva W. Erle Edwards Louise Shull Kernstown Agnes F. Silva Massachusetts Miss Shull Mello Burr P. Harrison

Services Tuesday For Mr Rosenberger

Funeral services for Holmes A. Rosenberger, a Frederick county farmer, who died in Winchester Memorial Hospital Saturday morning, will be held Tuesday at 11 o'clock from his late home near Hayfield. The Rev E B Smith and the Rev B J Goode will officiate with pallbearers Joe Bayliss Robert Anderson Ray Anderson Willis Pingley W F Pingley and Russell Ramey. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Holmes A. Rosenberger Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Hayfield E. B. Smith J. Goode Joe Bayliss Robert Anderson Ray Anderson Willis Pingley W. F. Pingley Russell Ramey Mount Hebron Cemetery

Trial Justice Court disposes of reckless driving and license cases

In Buena Vista Virginia W Erlen Edwards presides over cases dismissing or fining drivers. Reckless driving fines set at $10 and costs for James T Harrison of 107 E Pall Mall street. Arthur Cleveland Sours of Stephens City charged with no operators license with $5 and costs and $4.25.

Court of Trial W. Erlen Edwards Benjamin C. Day Buena Vista James T. Harrison E Pall Mall Street Arthur Cleveland Sours Stephens City

Russians Press Surgeon East in 1945 Offensive Near Berlin

Soviet commander Zhukov pushed toward Poznan and the German frontier with tanks breaking through panzer units. First Ukranian Army under Marshal Konev breached German lines east of the Oder. Russian columns moved within 35 miles of Breslau while advancing toward the Silesian railway to Berlin.

Watra Prosna Berlin Zhukov Poznan Posen Panis Ivan Konev Oder Oels Namslau Kreuzberg Beuthen Silesia Perlin Breslau Bastogne Third Sixth Armored Stockem Germany Wietz Third Army Noetrance Wiltz 90Th Brachtenbach Hoffelt Langbroich Schierwaldenrath Bretheren Ninth Army Ardennes Colmar

City and County Continue Jail Safety Action

A joint city and county report calls the jail extremely hazardous for prisoner confinement citing fire risks and overall insecurity. Judge Burr P. Harrison orders immediate remedial steps, with jail committee members listed and a 7:30 meeting in the council chamber.

Commissioner of Corrections Burr P. Harrison H. C. Light William Carpenter J. Sloan Kuykendall A. T. Hawthorne Freq Glaize A. Lee Coble P. D. Miller 8. L. Grant James P. Reardon

Next Week's Assault Case and Trial List

A docket of criminal trials is set for next week. Charges include rape against Sylvester Butler of Stephens City, with a jury summoned for Monday. Other trials span January 30 to February 2, including driving while intoxicated and game law violation cases, with some juries waived or hung juries in earlier hearings.

Sylvester Butler Stephens City Butler W. Erle Edwards Commonwealth Wilford Harlan Welsh Philip Williams White Sulphur Springs Williams Winchester R. C. Carter Tony Nolan Davis

4-H Club Council Sets Quarterly Meeting Tonight

Frederick County 4-H Council will hold its regular quarterly business meeting tonight January 22 at 5 30 on the County Courthouse second floor. All leaders and 4 H officers urged to attend. West Frederick 4 H Club also announced meeting Tuesday January 23 at 7 30 at Jack Lillis home near Northwestern Grade.

Frederick County 4-H Club West Frederick Jack Lillis

Services To Be Held For Alpha C Peer

Alpha Clarence Peer 53 native of Toms Brook died in Baltimore Maryland last Friday January 19. He was a carpenter by trade and moved to Baltimore from Summit Point West Virginia about 12 years ago. He married Lydia Kelly of Gainesboro and survives with three children from that marriage and three from a former marriage. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon January 23 at Omps Funeral Home with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Toms Brook Shenandoah County Lewis Peer Clara Orndorff Peer Baltimore Summit Point W. Va Lydia Kelly Gainesboro Jas. Lewis Leroy Peer Billy Lorraine Charlotte Peer Charles Town Charles Peer Obie Peer Kernstown Myrtle Crowser Hayfield Ella Fisher Gary Ind Omps Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery

Postwar budget crisis outlined with federal relief plan

The text describes a projected deficit after the war and the need for about 60 million jobs. It states the President would propose a general program to boost non-federal expenditures and, if insufficient, a federal spending plan including public works.

Quiz answers from page four reveal historical prompts

The page lists ten quiz answers including shipping supplies to Soviet Russia, coin types, Hjalmar Procope, Woodrow Wilson, Eire, Soviet Union, butterfat in milk, Do not, Kingdom Come, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Soviet Russia Hjalmar Procope Woodrow Wilson Eire Soviet Union Kingdom Come Theodore Roosevelt

Americans Battle Into Wiltz and Rhine Fronts

Allied forces drive into Wiltz as Patton’s Third Army edges toward the Siegfried line and Hodges’ First Army nears St. Vith. German withdrawals from the Bastogne sector tighten the Rhine defense as winter weather hardens mud and slows advances.

Wallace Nomination Sparks Senate Clash Over Finance Authority

The Senate debated Henry Wallace’s suitability to head the Reconstruction Finance Corporation amid claims the loan agencies would gain unchecked power. Senators Connally Bailey Byrd challenged his business experience and temperament, while Wallace’s background as Agriculture Secretary and farm science writer highlighted his agricultural ties and global travels.

Congress Loan Administration Jones Connally D.tex Bailey Byrd D.-Va Congressional Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wallace America Sidney Stillman CIO United States Senate Roosevelt Henry Wallace Commerce Department Mr. Roosevelt South America Asia

Glasses Arrive For School Students

Miss Annie Preston Starling supervisor of rural schools in Frederick county announces that glasses secured through the Lions Club clinic are now in her office. County teachers may pick up glasses for their schools by calling at her office.

Annie Preston Starling Prederick County Lions Club Clinic

Chappie's Cold Capsules Backed by Guarantee Promise

Rhodes Drug Store advertises Chappie’s Cold Capsules with a relief guarantee and money back offer. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a refund if not satisfied.

Chappie Guarte Rhodes Drug Store

Market Quotations Baltimore January 22 Prices for Produce and Livestock

Market notes from Baltimore New York and Chicago show produce steady for apples and firm poultry. Cattle hogs calves and sheep in Chicago and Baltimore steady to higher with good demand on slaughter steers heifers and sows. hogs steady to higher with light receipts. lambs and ewes mixed but generally steady to firm.

Baltimore Va. W. Va Chicago

Frederick County 1945 Officials Salaries Approved

State Compensation Board of Virginia action sets Frederick County 1945 salaries with totals for Treasurer 6671 dollars Deputy 2280 expenses 390. Sheriff 6300 dollars Deputy Matron Cook 2920 expenses 380. Commissioner of Revenue 4325.50. Commonwealth Attorney 1800. Official notice lists funds and totals for each post.

State Compensation Board of Virginia Frederick County

Stock Market Report in a Sluggish New York Session

In New York on January 22 trading slackened with war news supporting a cautious bid. Stocks rose slightly from intraday lows, bonds weakened, and commodities remained mixed as traders fretted about oversold lists and potential European outcomes.

New York

Chicago Grain Quotations

Grain futures markets were active and steady with opening prices near Saturday's close. Wheat May 1.61 1 8 to 1 4 July 1.52 1 2 to 5 8 Sept 1.51 3 8 Corn May 1.11 3 8 to 1 8 July 1.10 to 1.09 7 8 Sept 1.06 7 8 to 3 4 Oats May 66 7 8 to 5 8 July 60 3 8 to 1 8 Sept 57 5 8 Rye May 1.16 3 8 to 1 2 July 1.06 3 4 to 1 07 Sept 1.03 1 4 to 5 8 Dec 1.02

Chicago Rye

Boy Jackie Earman Hospitalized After Vehicle Collision

Nine year old Jackie Earman, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur L Earman, was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital for head and body cuts after running into a 1937 Buick driven by Miss Elsie Miller on South Braddock Street near Cork Street. Police said the accident was unavoidable and no charges were filed.

Jackie Earman Wilbur L. Earman South Loudoun Street Winchester Memorial Hospital F. M. Funk Elsie Miller North Braddock Street South Braddock Street Cork Street

Dewey backs GOP push for full time national committee

The article notes party leader Dewey endorsing Brownell’s plan to run the Republican National Committee on a full time basis with expanded staff. Proposals include a research unit to counter New Deal policies and an investigative staff to expose waste and bungling. Officials aim to modernize publicity while leaving legislative plans to Congress.

G.op. Natinal EighthPoint Tee Republican Committee Brownell Republican Congress National Committee G.O.P Dewey

Cooper will divides garden tools among Cooper brothers

In Olfie Cooper's will the garden and carpenter tools go to be split equally between brothers Hunter and Samuel Cooper. Pipe fitting and plumbing tools are bequeathed to Stanley Cooper, a brother. Other bequests appear in an account published Saturday.

Olfie Cooper Hunter Samuel Cooper Stanley Cooper

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Admiral Nurton Shenandoah Civil & Police Court The Associated Press Mr. Rosenberger Trial Justice Court Surgeon Alpha C. Peer Alpha Clarence Peer SILCO Rhine Vosges Mulhouse Strasbourg Saarlautern Saar River Eisenhower Stalin Alsace Wissemsbourg von Rundstedt Supreme Headquarters George S. Patton Luxembourg Siegfried Line Little Duchy Courtney H. Hodges St. Vith Houffalize Holland Alsatian Rhineland Colmar-Mulhouse George Patton Roer- Maas River Aachen Lallange Lardscheid Dianden Jerry Wayne Borden Ea' Wynn Mark Warnen Elsie Ewe Baltimore Livestock Chicago Livestock Stock Market Report Walter VapoRub Vvccks John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock Street
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