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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
3
Cpl J K Armel Awarded Medal for Meritorious Service
Cpl J K Armel receives a wartime service medal for direct support of combat operations from March 1944 to February 1945 in Italy and France. The citation notes his calm efficiency under fire, accuracy in relaying messages, and skill drafting Field Orders and sketches for the 8 3 Section. Signed by Major General John W O Daniel. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L E Armel of 612 South Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
T-5 Armel
John W. O’daniel
T-5
Armel
L. E. Armel
South
Cameron Street
Rainfall figures show July total compared to year averages
Rain in the period exceeded January 2.06 inches, February 1.97, and March 2.57 with July totaling 3.80 inches, 0.20 above the monthly average. Winchester rainfall reached 3.33 in April and 3.57 in May, while June led the year at 6.06 inches. the 30 day spell peaked at 1.70 inches, below yesterday’s downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Council Opposes Fixed Farm Work Hours and Weekends
The council notes that food production on farms cannot follow eight hour days or forty hour weeks due to weather and perishability. Miller cites the lack of stabilization in farm production and criticizes applying urban manufacturing schedules to farming. The council also attacks wholesale terminals open only Monday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New Land Loans Allowed Up To 65 Percent Value
Congress enacts legislation enabling land bank loans to reach up to 65 percent of the normal farm value. Julian Everly, secretary treasurer of the Winchester Group National Farm Loan Associations, outlined the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Julian Everly
Winchester Group
National Farm Loan Associations
Public Sale Of Personal Property Near Howard Chapel Church
Heirs of Philip Shade offer a public auction at the decedent’s home near Howard Chapel Church between Siler and DeHaven. The notice outlines sale of the personal property and specifies the auction location at the home place of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Shade
Howard Chapel Church
Siler and
DeHaven
Auction Notice for Household Goods and Cattle
On Thursday July 12 1945 at 1 00 PM at the specified location A E Dellinger offers a long list of items including an antique walnut corner cupboard oak extension table walnut kitchen cabinet ice refrigerator desk and bookcase with glass door reed organ upholstered living room suite large bevelled mirror folding day bed leather couch 9 by 12 Axminster rug beds chairs feather bed stands lamps dressers and other items. Also heavy duty iron wheel wagon 30 gallon iron kettle dinner bell large scales up to 400 lbs. Two Jersey cows and two Jersey Holstein cattle with one heifer will be sold. all stock to freshen in August.
Auction Notice for Heirs of Philip Shade Finalizes Terms
Cash terms set for the heirs of Philip Shade in a public sale. R P Duvall acts as auctioneer with details coded as 6 29 7 3 6 10 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Shade
R. P. Duvall
Campbell Hurt On Cebu War Casualty Report
Mrs Irene A Campbell reports her husband Pvt James H Campbell seriously wounded in action on Cebu Philippines June 8. He suffered a left knee wound and a right foot injury and is hospitalized in the Pacific area. Campbell joined July 25 1944 trained at Little Rock and New Cumberland then shipped overseas in February 1945 attached to the Infantry. He previously worked as a radio technician in Silver Springs Maryland before enlisting. His wife and daughter Barbara Joan live at 139 West Boscawen Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene A. Campbell
Pvt
James H. Campbell
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Campbell
Pacific
War Department
Little Rock
Ark
New Cumberland
Silver Springs
Barbara Joan
West Boscawen Street
Middletown Fire Company Elects New Officers
The Middletown Fire Company re elected C. L. Wright president at the annual meeting. Officers include B. E. Rogers M. H. Rhodes W. J. Colfelt as vice presidents G. Wilson Borden secretary W. R. Campbell treasurer M. H. Rhodes auditor Howard Shull Fire Chief W. B. Little Captain Paul Flowers chief truck driver with Sperry Rogers assistants Holmes Campbell chief hoseman Dwyer Owings Stewart nozzlemen Stickley and Claude F. Carper chaplain C G Wilkins publicity. The club began with 40 members aiming for 100 and will add a new Fire Chief post with an experienced man. Frequent drills are planned this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fire Company
C. L. Wright
B. E. Rogers
M. H. Rhodes
W. J. Colfelt
G. Wilson Borden
W. R. Campbell
Howard Shull
W. B. Little
Paul Flowers
T. Ainsworth Sperry
Holmes Campbell
Joseph Dwyer
H. W. Owings
Virgil Stewart
Alonzo Stickley
Claude F. Carper
C. G. Wilkins
Alexandria
Middletown
Obituary of Robert F. Barham at 64
Robert F. Barham died this afternoon at 12:40. He was 64, born March 6, 1881 in Luray, plasterer by trade, member of the First Brethren Church. Survived by wife Mary Painter and eight children, plus two more from a previous marriage, two brothers and five sisters. No funeral arrangements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Barham
Luray
Thomas
Mary Judd Barham
First Brethren Church
Mary Painter
Set. L. Barham
U. S
Roy Rudolph
Edward Butler
Charlotte
Ruby
Hazel
Colleen Barham
Virgil Barham
Fred Foltz
Martinsburg
Dock Barham
Washington
Thurman Barham
Lester Kibler
Boyce
Sam Hockman
Waterlick
Thomas Strickler
Cletus Mauck
Strasburg
Chinese defenders fault?
Borneo forces pressed the left flank and crossed the Pandansari river into native quarters. A northern ridge maneuver knocked out Japanese field guns that had been shelling the advancing diggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandansari
M. G. Payne Found Dead at Clarke County Farm
Monte Griffith Payne a prominent Clarke county farmer was found hanged in a barn on his Providence Chapel area farm by his son. He died around 6 pm and was 60 years old born March 22 1885 in Clarke county. He leaves wife Georgie Kerfoot and several children in Washington DC Lahabert Delaware Arcola Austria and Panama. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Providence Chapel Church with Rev W O Lynch and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers named Clayton Lloyd Clayton Wiley James Chapel Douglas Carroll Royston and John Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Griffith Payne
Providence Chapel
Clarke County
Thomas Fenton
Maria Tapscott Payne
Loudoun County
Georgie Kerfoot
Ada P. Royston
Washington, D. C
Gerald Payne Payne
Aileen Burgess
Rita Payne
Lahabert
Delaware
Wanda Downs
Arcola
Tyson Lynwood Payne
Austria
Thomas Fenton Payne
Panama
W. O. Lynch
Boyce Methodist Church
Clayton Lloyd
Clayton Wiley
James Chapel
Douglas Carroll
Ee Royston
John Carroll
Three Buildings Swept By Fire at King George Court House
Fire destroyed three structures including the Bank of King George and a grist mill after a 10:30 p m blaze at the King George Motor Company in King George Court House Virginia. Firemen from Dahlgren Colonial Beach and Falmouth fought the flames past 2 am as water shortages hampered efforts. The bank vault reportedly held money and records but was believed undamaged. the garage was owned by Halsey Dickinson and the grist mill by Wilbur Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
King George Court House
King George Motor Company
Bank of King George
Dahlgren
Colonial Beach
Falmouth
Halsey Dickinson
Wilbur Garner
Hopkins Joining Garment Trade
New York July 6 Harry L Hopkins a longtime government figure and adviser becomes impartial chairman of the New York women's coat and suit industry. He will preside over labor management contracts arbitrate disputes and promote harmony in a $500 million a year industry. Hopkins resigned his adviser post to President Truman for health reasons and will earn about $25 000 annually in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry L. Hopkins
New York Women’s
David Dubinsky
International Ladies' Garment Workers’ Union
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Truman
Demands Execution of City's Pigeons
Philadelphia public health officials urged immediate culling of city pigeons citing psittacosis and virus pneumonia tests. City Council had set October 1 to start anti pigeon campaign as mating season ends. Dr. Rufus S. Reeves led the demand citing ongoing mating behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rufus S. Reeves
Public Health Department
F C Miller Dies Aboard Ship
Word arrives of the death of Fadely C. Miller aged 50. He died May 29 aboard a ship in the Bering Sea while returning from the Aleutian base where he served a year with the U S Army. Special services were held aboard at Dutch Harbor. He was born January 4 1895 in Capon Bridge West Virginia. He had been a builder in Baltimore then lived in Hollywood California. He is survived by his wife May Miller and daughter Susan Miller and six brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadely C. Miller
John H
Elizabeth C. Miller
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Bering Sea
Aleutian Islands
U. S. Army
Aleutians
Alaska
U. S
Baltimore
Hollywood
Calif
Susan Miller
Gorham
New York City
United States
Miller
May Miller
Gorham Hotel
Marlyn
Susan) Miller
New York
California
Ira T. Miller
J. N. Miller
D. A. Miller
Alien P. Miller
D. E. Eaton
Cold Springs
Floyd Patterson
Winchester
Minnie
R. N
Supreme Court retirement rumors after Roberts resignation
President Truman announced Owen J. Roberts will resign from the Supreme Court at month end after 15 years on the bench. Speculation rises that Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, age 72 and eligible since 1942, may retire soon, though no plans have been announced. The two Republicans have been close colleagues and friends in long service on the high tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Harlan F. Stone
Truman
Roberts
High Court
Stone
White House
High Tribunal
Funeral Services For W C Stine Today
Funeral services for Walter Cletus Stine were held at Gravel Springs Church with Rev E B Smith officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ernest Cooper Harold Cooper Hubert Hershman Floya Tucker Elmer Orndorff and Elijah Pifer. He died Monday in Annapolis Maryland and is survived by his daughter Mrs Ralph Chivers of Washington DC and his sisters Mrs John Heishman and Mrs Lewis Utterback of Star Tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cletus Stine
Gravel Springs
E. B. Smith
Gravel Springs Cemetery
Ernest Cooper
Harold Cooper
Hubert Hershman
Floya Tucker
Elmer Orndorff
Elijah Pifer
Stine
Annapolis
Ralph Chivers
Washington, D. C
John Heishman
Lewis Utterback
Star Tannery
Local News Roundup Promises Full Star Coverage
The Star signals extensive reporting across local, national, and world events with complete coverage promised in forthcoming editions. Readers are urged to stay tuned for in depth stories, analyses, and updates across all sections.
Baltimore and Chicago market quotations July 6
Baltimore quotes show eggs firm with light receipts and steady to higher livestock values across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Chicago edition reports 5500 hogs 8500 cattle sold with strong demand for steers and vealers and steady to higher prices for sows and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chicago
Red Cross Seeks Stenographic Help
Local Red Cross chapter calls for stenographers and typists for camps hospitals and headquarters. Visit City Hall for details and salary. Domestic service ages 20 to 40 foreign service 23 to 35. Preliminary tests at Red Cross headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fawcett Becomes Star Route Mail Carrier Between Winchester and Strasburg
C. J. Fawcett of Cedar Creek Grade took over the star route mail contract between Winchester and Strasburg on July 1, succeeding Mrs. Charles Zeiler. He is the only new carrier with a renewed contract this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Fawcett
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Strasburg
Charles Zeiler
Fawcett
Stocks Rally Moderately Amid Curb Speculation Fears
New York stocks rose somewhat as investors eyed dividend records and awaited British election results. Gains appeared broad near midday but losses persisted for many leaders with concerns over Washington curbs on speculation and higher margin requirements. American Telephone stood out as a strong spot while others like Southern Railway and U S Steel lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
American Telephone
Santa Fe
Chesapeake and Ohio
North American
Electric Power and Light
du Pont
Westinghouse
Standard Oil
Swift International
Southern Railway
Northern Pacific
Bethehem
Goodrich
U. S. Steel
Sears Robuck
Dow Chemical
American United Aircraft and
Texas Co
Truck Strikes Traffic Light in Akron Firm Collision
A Snyder Brothers truck from Akron Ohio struck the traffic light at Piccadilly and Braddock Street Wednesday causing about 60 in damage. No arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly and
Braddock Street
Snyder Brothers
Akron
Ohio
Accident on Valley Avenue leads to reckless driving tickets
City police issued reckless driving tickets after a collision on Valley Avenue. Involved were Stuart Pope of 1415 Valley Avenue driving a 1933 Pontiac and Herbert J. Franklin of Stephens City in a 1931 Ford coupe. Total damage to both vehicles was $70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Avenue
Stuart Pope
Herbert J. Franklin
Stephens City
Grain futures fall as rye leads losses in early trades
Chicago July 6 rye futures slide further losing up to a cent a bushel after prior declines of up to 3 cents. Wheat corn oats and rye show spillover weakness with July Sept Dec contracts quoted across grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rye
New Treasury Chief In Mind For Truman
President Truman plans to name a successor to Morgenthau after Berlin talks. Henry Morgenthau Jr will step down soon and War Mobilizer Fred Vinson leads a long list of rumored replacements. Roberts retirement and Ickes oil talks also feature in the late headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Truman
Morgenthau
Supreme Court
Owen J Roberts
Interior
Ickes
England
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
President requests Morgenthau stay as resignation explained
In a report from Dutchess County the President asked Morgenthau to remain until his return from abroad. Reporters sought comment on the resignation and Mr. Morgenthau said he simply wanted to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Dutchess
English Legal Expert Missing
London July 6. Sir Liam Malkin legal adviser to the Foreign Office was among 15 passengers and crew on an RAF Liberator missing since Monday on a flight from Montreal to London. The Air Ministry announced the loss as three other Foreign Office staff were aboard returning personnel from the San Francisco Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sirliam Malkin
British Foreign Office
Amon
Montreal
Air Ministry
Foreign Office
San Francisco
Police Court Disposes Several Drunkness Cases
Judge John Rice presides as Lewis Millard Cain of Berryville Avenue is fined 10 dollars and costs for rank disorder. Howard Lawrence March of Loudoun Street pays 5 dollars and costs for drinking. William Harrison Everhart of Loudoun Street also paid 14 dollars plus costs for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Lewis Millard Cain
Berryville Avenue
Howard Lawrence March
S. Loudoun Street
William Harrison Everhart
Also Mentioned on This Page
RCH
John
RIST
Larles A. m
Cpl
J. K. Armel
Thurs
E. Dellinger
Nuttuere
Campbell Hurt
R. F. Barham
Borneo
M. G. Payne
Garment Trade
Bere Orl Bnl
API
F. C. Miller
W.C. Stine
Cameron St
Susan L. Lynn
Roy P. Duvall
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Fawcett Is Now
Star Route Carrier
PTE Olah
Sovony
Vic
Tavers
Tavern Home Products
Socony-Vacuum
Ture
Stock Market Report
Treasury
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Spring Co
Newville
D. A. Gordon Company
Cloverdale Soft Drinks
Kale, Curly
Londonderry
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