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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1941

Page

2

Campaign to raise funds for U S O aids Winchester Frederick men

About 400 men from Winchester and Frederick County in military service will benefit from a campaign to raise funds for the United Service Organizations. Garland R. Quarles emphasized morale and centralized aid, noting U S O. cooperation among six major national groups and the need to support local service members through this drive conducted by Wyatt Richards and a county solicitor team.

Winchester Frederick County Pune United Service Organizations Garland R. Quarles Quarles Army Navy Marine Corp National Guard U. S U.S. O The Men’s Christian Association Salvation Army National Catholic Community Service Young Women’s Christian Association Jewish *Welfare Board Travelers’ «Aid Society Qvill

$25 000 Permit For Habies Theatre

A $25 000 permit for Herman Habie to erect a theatre at Loudoun and Boscawen led June construction records, the largest item in the month. Eight permits totaled $33 878, including additions to a dwelling by H Russell Potts and other private projects on Pine Street Euclid Avenue and Franklin Avenue.

Herman Habie Loudoun Boscawen C. P. McVicar H. Russell Potts Fairmont Avenue Ada E. Kern Parkway Street

P B Fishel 64 Dies After Stroke Rites Saturday

Philip B. Fishel, 64, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a stroke. He lived at Linden Heights and was a carpenter. Surviving: two sons Roy and George, two daughters Elsie and Grade Shade, a brother Edward A. Fisher. Funeral at Round Hill Methodist Church with interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named.

Philip B. Fishel Memorial Hospital Linden Heights Fishel David Fishel Round Hill Methodist Church Roy T. Fishel Chicago George B. Fishel Cumberland Elsie M. Fishel Grade Shade Winchester Edward A. Fisher Stephens City H. G. Balth Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Herbert Stercud Shanholtz

Old Virginia To Build New Plant

Old Virginia Packing Company breaks ground at Front Royal for a new plant with construction by Fred B. Fuqua Company. Land and buildings cost about $115000. The facility includes a cider plant and power plant, 20000 square feet dry storage, 300 barrels cold storage, and annual capacity of 12000000 pounds. Open by September 1.

Old Virginia Packing Company Front Royal Fred B. Fuqua Company Lynchburg Julian N. Major

Japanese Ships Face Requisition Amid Trade Tensions

Bay reports 6000 ton chrome cargo to the United States may be unloaded before Japanese ships head home. Philippine shippers fear US Philippines trade could stall if Japanese vessels are requisitioned by Tokyo. Observers see retaliation for US export control orders. Japanese ships can move defense materials to the US but lack licenses for coconut oil chrome ore or hemp exports.

Bay United States Philippines Tokyo Japan

Community workers appeal for donations now

Please do not wait to be asked for a contribution. Any of the above workers will receive your donation. The list includes Grim, Leonard I. Miller, Nelson Page, Alan Peery, Garland Quarles, L. I. Sirbaugh, Mrs. Geo. G. Snarr, Mrs. John M. Steck, Jr., Rev. Robert A. Whitten.

Coon Dog Verdict to Be Guided by Tonight’s Hunt

Albert Vanmetre of Shepherdstown seeks $40 from A E Dellinger claiming the dog sold as a coon hunter failed to tree coons. Trial Justice A J Tavenner rules tonight’s county hunt near Gore will decide if the partnership of dog and guarantee stands, with Game Warden F W Pingley as referee.

Taverner Coon Albert Vanmetre Shepherdstown W. Va A. E. Dellinger F. W. Pingley A. J. Tavenner Vanmetre Fredreick Trial Justice Court Gore Dellinger

Winchester Public Swimming Pool Backers Propose Funding Plan

The Inquiring Reporter canvasses Winchester residents on building a public pool. Bent on a self financing pool via public subscription, Laurig Hill favors a stock company model, while Raymond Carper supports council funding or civic group solicitation.

Benton Snider Winchester Junior Board of Trade

Arrests Favored For Those Who Waste Gasoline

Petroleum Coordinator Ickes says police and highway patrols will arrest motorists with improperly adjusted cars and jackrabbit starts to curb gasoline waste. Navy will haul oil from the gulf coast to the east, while a train of 25 tank cars leaves Lima, Ohio July 7 for Bayonne New Jersey to supply Standard Oil and other refiners.

Washington Ickes Seaboard Navy Knox Gulf Coast Lima Ohio Bayonne N. J Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Continent May Be

A partial continuation discusses possible developments before month end that could renew doubt or hope for those affected by ongoing struggles. It notes British strategy aimed at renewing war resources and the presence of strategical aid to Russia, with France likely involved.

France Russia

All-day Service at Redlands Methodist Church

An all-day service will be held at Redland Methodist Church in Whitacre starting 11 o clock Sunday July 6. Members of all Gainesboro charge churches will attend. Rev W W McIntyre will deliver the morning sermon and the quarterly conference will be held in the afternoon. Bring a basket lunch.

Redland Methodist Church Whitacre Gainesboro Redlands Salem Wesley Chapel Old Bethel Lamps Pine Grove W. W. McIntyre Winchester Methodist District Claude Larrick

Baltimore Taxi Drivers Vote For General Strike

Baltimore July 3 taxi cab drivers voted a general strike affecting about 1500 men though operators say most cabs were in service and only around 60 on strike Max Schorr attorney for local 1750 Transport Workers of America said 750 workers voted with six dissenters at a 5 am meeting They seek recognition by companies for collective bargaining on pay hours and grievance procedures Pickets stood near Diamond Yellow and Sun garages while non strikers carried placards denoting no strike

Baltimore Max Schorr Transport Workers of America Scherr

River Shenandoah water clarity forecast for anglers

Report notes the North Branch Shenandoah at Front Royal was milky while the South Branch was clear this morning. Future clarity depends on expected showers tomorrow and how widespread they are, with conditions likely to change.

Shenandoah Riverton

Government control of the marihuana evil report

Figures compiled by the U S Bureau of Narcotics show that 870 marihuana arrests occurred in 1940. Seizures totaled 20 960 ounces of bulk marihuana and 19 560 marihuana cigarettes. Eradication covered 19 200 acres of land last year.

U.S. Bureau of Narcotics

Retired Massachusetts teacher dies during Winchester visit

The body of Miss Elizabeth Harrison about 80, a retired Massachusetts schoolteacher, was moved to her North Adams home for funeral services. She had come to Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival and stayed at the Southern Inn. She died Tuesday at Memorial hospital after paralysis. Surviving are a half-brother in Greenfield and a nephew in Aspinwall.

Elizabeth Harrison Massachusetts North Adams Mass Harrison Winchester Southern Inn Memorial Hospital Greenfield

Governors Urge Faster Defense Prep After Conference

Boston July 3 Governors urged speed in defense preparations and backed President Roosevelt’s warning of imminent danger. The 33rd annual meeting closed with unanimous pledges to cooperate to preserve freedom and pressed for intensified effort to avert military dictatorship. They asked to be consulted on civilian defense within their states due to federal measures taken without their knowledge.

Boston Roosevelt LaGuardia New York

Treasury proposes tax prepayment incentive in defense measure

The plan allows individuals to prepay taxes by buying monthly certificates, earning a small rebate at tax time. Officials say prepayment reduces temporary borrowings. The Ways and Means Committee advanced the draft, proposing higher income, corporate, estate, gift and excise taxes to raise about $3.5 to 4.4 billion above target.

Uncle Sam Treasury House Ways and Means

Separate Trials May Be Held In Murder Case

Gerstown Md July 3 Loveless 23 and James Lee Miller 29 may be tried separately possibly this month on charges of murdering Raleigh Ifenberger elderly Keedysville farmer last October. Judge Mish has not acted on venue change petition but circles expect separate trials in Allegany County Circuit Court Cumberland. Loveless Miller indicted June 23 by Washington County grand jury. Six other Loveless family members indicted as accessories after the fact.

Washington County Grand Jury Loveless

Rouss Firemen Postpone Meeting To July 11

The Charley Rouss Fire Company will not meet on the regular date due to a legal holiday. President Marvin Weaver said the meeting is moved to Friday night July 11 and members are asked to note the change.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Marvin Weaver

Man seeks name change to Barbara Ann Richards in California

Edward Price Richards, 29, a registered draftee from Los Angeles, petitions Superior Court to change his name to Barbara Ann Richards. An interior decorator previously, he says a two year shift toward dresses and effeminate traits led to the request.

Los Angeles Edward Price Richards Superior Court Barbara Ann Richards Chester B. Anderson Essex County Massachusetts

V P F Officers To Attend School In Lexington

Capt. W A Baker commander of Co 115 Virginia Protective Force leads two officers and two NCOs to a two day V P F leaders school at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Lieutenants Spillman and Rosenberger plus Sergeants Barr and Eddy accompany him. Sergeants Smallwood Sutton and Arthur oversee armory and supply during the absence.

W. A. Baker Virginia Protective Force Lexington Virginia Military Institute Baker Douglas Spillman Paul Rosenberger Taylor Barr Richard Eddy Tom Smallwood Bob Sutton H. D. Arthur

Citizens Eating More Apples Again

A survey by Appalachian Apple Service shows United States per person apple consumption rose during the four year advertising campaign. The study reports a gain of 1.75 pounds per person, from 40.25 to 42 pounds, in the period studied.

Appalachian Apple Service United States

Orchard worker Alphus Freeman dies of heart attack near Berryville

Alphus Gibson Freeman died of a heart attack at 4 30 PM in the Moore and Dorsey packing house near Berryville Virginia He had worked for Moore and Dorsey six to seven years and left four children Henry Willie Lucy Swartz and Frank Surviving relatives include his widow Sallie Lake who died about 30 years ago Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the John H Enders funeral home with Rev A O Lyon officiating Interment will be in Charlestown West Virginia.

Berryville Alphus Gibson Freeman Moore and Dorsey Sallie Lake Henry Washington Willie Lucy Swartz Clarke County Frank Rippon W. Va James Freeman Loudoun County Lucy Wood Freeman John H. Enders A. OO. Lyon Charlies Town

Handley Band Director Seeks Members for Upcoming Appearances

Prof McIlwee, director of the Handley Band and Drum and Bugle Corps, asks all members to report by Sunday 6 PM. The municipal band performs for the Fourth of July parade tomorrow morning, at Front Royal events later morning and afternoon, dedicates a flagpole at Winchester armory Sunday, and plays for the United Spanish War Veterans convention Monday.

McIlwee Handley Band Front Royal Winchester Armory United Spanish War Veterans’ Convention

Winchester PTA Plans Camp for Two Colored Boys

C. C. C. Openings Winchester allocates a PTA to send two colored boys to a December camp on July 15. Those interested should contact the local head of Public Welfare at Rouss City Hall.

Winchester Ent of Public Welfare Rouss City

Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed on Page Four

Answers appear for tests questions including Beetle and Wilhelm II. Nelson A. Rockefeller is named along with mention of The Holy Grail. Helium Hall Independ Kentucky Derby Preakness Belmont Stakes noted. Denton Webster cited with England and France as items.

Wilhelm II Nelson A. Rockefeller Heliumence Hall aEeo Pristine Ashinton Denton Webster England France

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Winchester and Frederick USC Wyatt Richards Mr. Roker Andrew Bell Horace Brown Jarry Copenhaver Srismus Covington Miss Salome Clifford B. F. Goodrich Silvertown E. Piccadilly St Habie’s Theatre P.B. Fishel Old Virginia Laurip Hill Raymond Carper Pulie Pool East Pittsburgh Paints NES Florhide CP Nink Tay Glaize and Bro Paint Styling Headquarters Sacred Trust Jones Funeral Home Lecsburs Rouss Marcus Graham American Medical Association Selective Service Graham Fuoremcp Table Top Oil Florence Winchester FU Getai Maperiuial Rsh Ine Reece Ida John W. Oe Nstores Co Eivemuae Pepsi-Cola and Cloverdale D. A. Gordon & CO S. Main St Just Winchester Dept 14Th Street N.Y
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