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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

11

Local Boy Writes Letters From Philippines Front

Sgt. Pannett, former manager of Dunlap Tire and Rubber in this city, writes home from the Philippines after entering service December 31, 1942. He details 30 days of fighting without warm meals, being awarded a combat medal, and experiences with natives, rice and coconuts, and captured Jap bikes. he also recounts shooting a Jap officer and surviving in a slit trench while awaiting return. His wife resides in Arlington and he notes letters from Hawaii en route to him.

Philippines Dunlap Tire and Rubber Company Aldine Pannett Arlington O. K Sgt. Pannett Betty Pannett Hawaii

THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OFFER FROM THE WINCHESTER STAR

A 32 page booklet titled THE CHILDREN'S BOOK offers poems stories riddles and activities for children and adults. Send ten cents postpaid to The Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star 316 Eye St NE Washington DC with name address and state.

The Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau Eye St N E Washington D C

FASTEETH powder promises firmer false teeth grip

An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as an improved powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding or rocking. It claims the alkaline non acidic formula avoids sour tastes, reduces plate odor, and offers a stable denture fit without gummy sensations.

Handley To Play Away Berryville To Entertain Lincoln

Handley travels to Martinsburg for a season opener against John Cobourns Bulldogs while Berryville hosts Lincoln High. Martinsburg faces Waynesboro this week and Mercersburg on Saturday. Berryville is undefeated after three wins. Lincoln halted by Clarke earlier. Berryville girls seek first win after a 29 19 loss to Charles Town with Reininger 16 and Ashby 10.

Handley Quint Martinsburg John Cobourn Bulldogs Berryville Lincoln High Quint Waynesboro Handley Mercersburg Berryville Quint Lincoln Clarke Charles Town Reininger Ashby

Provision for child if father killed in action

When a member or former member dies from a service connected disability, the widow children and dependent parents may file a pension claim with the Veterans Administration. In correspondence, provide full name birth date rank and grade and serial service or file number.

Armed Forces of United States Veterans’ Administration Veterans

Shenandoah Production Credit Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Shenandoah Production Credit Association held its eleventh annual meeting in Winchester and Woodstock over two sessions. About 150 members and guests attended. Since organization the association has loaned more than three million dollars with losses under fifty dollars. A S Pennypacker of Winchester chaired the Winchester session and C O Miller of Woodstock chaired the Woodstock session. Stockholders elected H E Martin of Cedarville to a three year term on the board.

Shenandoah Production Credit Association Winchester Woodstock A. S. Pennypacker C. O. Miller H. E. Martin Cedarville

War Board members report on farm efforts and food goals

Ray T Koontz of Luray J A Everly secretary treasurer report on association finances A B Kack Woodstock office on general activities I Fred Stine County Agent War Board discusses Selective Service Act impact on farms J Carl Coiner Shenandoah County Agent lists 1945 food production goals Need for food tied to war progress Representatives from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and Production Credit Corporation of Baltimore L O Hatch H W Beard and Wm H Johnson present

J. A. Everly A. 8. Kack Woodstock Fred Stine Frederick County War Board J. Carl Coiner Shenandoah County The Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and Production Credit Corporation of Baltimore L. O. Hatch H. W. Beard Wm. H. Johnson

Local Residents Share News and Visitors in White Hall

White Hall Va January 25. Mrs Russell Oliver and daughter Elizabeth hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Wilmer Anderson and daughter Jane and Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and daughter Carolyn. Milford Holliday home on furlough visited Mrs Luttrell and family.

White Hall Russell Oliver Elizabeth Wilmer Anderson Jane Walter Anderson Carolyn Ernest Luttrell Luttrell Milford Holliday U. S. Army Carter Luttrell Albert Luttrell J. W. Rees Robert Brannon

Lamp Family Visits Extend to Martinsburg’s Miss Georgie Lamp

Mrs. C. W. Lamp visits last Friday with Miss Georgie Lamp of Martinsburg West Virginia while staying with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lamp.

C. W. Lamp Georgie Lamp Martinsburg W. Va Mrs. C. W. Lamp

Star Briefs Highlight Local, National and World Events

The Star offers compact summaries of local happenings, major national stories, and world developments. Readers get quick context, key players, and essential dates in a concise news digest.

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