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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1942
Page
1
Nineteen people died in a two-plane crash east and west of March Field. The bomber, a B 24 Consolidated type, exploded on impact after a terrific blast. Army officials withheld names pending next of kin notification.
A large airplane, likely converted airliner, crashed and burned in the West Virginia mountains near Welch. Ten bodies have been recovered from the charred wreckage, with most victims believed to be aboard. Investigators continued to sort the scene.
Winchester argues for discipline over spectacle as fireworks ban continues. He notes war era restraint, calls for strict enforcement of private firework use, and frames Independence Day as a moment to reflect on liberty preserved rather than won. The piece links 1776 to present duties and civic peace.
Notice states Fairmont Cream Station will be closed all day Saturday July 4. John W. Sibert signs the announcement.
Cream producers will receive cream until 9 p m and close Saturday. Teste Ath Blue Valley on Station. C M Russell. Bingo at P O E Home 211 N Loudoun Street every Wednesday 8 p m.
Sixteen truck drivers at National Fruit Product Company walked out after management refused to negotiate pending proof that Teamsters Union No. 425 is a legally certified bargaining agency. Company spokesmen said they are willing to negotiate once elections determine representation, police kept watch, shipments to continue by rail and other carriers.
Governor Darden appointed Major Charles W Woodson Jr 34 to lead the state police as superintendent under a reorganization creating the division of motor vehicle licensing and the department of state police. Woodson has served as executive officer since 1941 and becomes eligible for a 5000 salary. Colonel Battle leaves state service to rejoin the army.
The Selective Service Board of Winchester released that nineteen colored men must report for induction on Thursday July 9. Five are volunteers: Charles J. Myers Alexandria Wade oe A Cook James Preston Fisher and Thomas R. Turner. The remaining fourteen are Sterling W. Walker Sylvester N. Reed Floyd Taper Milton Gray Peterson Edward Tayor Floydee Charles H. Togans Reginald A. Wilson Leslie B. Finley Webster Hayes James Jr Charles Weg Wesley C. Burks A Wil and Shirley E.
Warren Myers 51 year old salesman will be asked by Commonwealth's Attorney William T. Spencer Jr. to indict him for the double slaying of Lynchburg Virginia city attorney T Gibson Hobbs and House of Delegates member Franklin Daniel. The killings occurred in the law building after Myers claimed a grudge over a previous suit against American Well Corp of Aurora Illinois. Myers told police he shot Daniel and Hobbs in defense of his breached contract suit and showed calm demeanor during booking with emotion only when asked his mother's name.
The month just ended was one of the wettest Junes in recent years and the wettest month this year with total precipitation at 5.61 inches. The yearly total reaches 10.10 inches while the 29 year average for June is 3.77 inches.
The Red Bird cling peach ripens at Stephens City and near Winchester with early harvests already underway at $1.10 per bushel for C O Watsons first offerings. Watson notes the 9 acre orchard has the best crop in 13 years while Gold orchard on Timber Ridge reports 6000 trees yielding far more than last year and picking starts June 26 with Golden Jubilee first.
The Rev Claudius P Shelton rector of Cunningham Parish Clarke county is granted temporary leave and ordered to report for active duty at Ft Benjamin Harrison Ind on July 11. He arrived at Cunningham Parish in 1941 after five years as a missionary in Alaska serving at Fairbanks Christ Church Millwood Emanuel Chapel Boyce and the Old Chapel.
In London July 1 Britain's war production minister Oliver Lyttelton and former minister Lord Beaverbrook defended supply efforts amid no confidence attacks on Winston Churchill. Conservatives Milne and Keys called Churchill’s dual role as PM and defense minister a failing coordination problem and criticized equipment delays in Libya.
A cable from Francis Griffiths Lord Mayor of Winchester England greets Mayor Anderson and Winchester residents. It praises Independence Day on July 4 and notes a committee to welcome American soldiers.
The U S Navy says aircraft carrier Wasp delivered reinforcements to Malta in the Mediterranean without damage to escort or ship. Waves of planes, flown by RAF pilots, engaged the enemy as defenses strengthened and sustained island air defense with rapid sorties, inflicting "considerable losses" on the attackers.
C A Watson and T H Lam help each other on adjoining farms north of Stephens City. Watson notes rain timing is needed while Lam’s hay awaits a yield. Mrs A W Walker’s garden near Stephens City boasts 100 chrysanthemums and bright phlox. B and O agent Ben Rogers tends prominent dahlias and beans for victory canning. Sgt John W Heartly handles water rents and June collections as rains restore cisterns. a skunk family disrupts yards on Valley Avenue.
dispatches from Cairo report Erwin Rommel's invasion armies within 70 miles of the Nile delta as Allied lines fight to hold Alexandria. London officials warn the Suez Canal could be unusable if the British cede it. Auchinleck vows the battle is not over and will be won.
In Frederick County the draft office announced that only 15 of 45 selectees from June 23 and 30 passed physicals at Fort Myer. Officials cited prior classifications and a push to streamline future drafts, with names of the accepted men listed from Opequon to Stephens City.
The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting for Thursday at 7 p.m. The service flag and tablet will be unveiled at this gathering. All members are requested to attend. Marion Anderson, Captain.
All members of the Winchester Fire Department are asked to report at 7 30 each evening this week to help the festival committee. Chief Taylor Barr issues the request and coordinates volunteer support.
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