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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1941

Page

2

Aluminum Drive Aims to Raise 2000 Pounds in Winchester

A campaign to collect 2000 pounds of discarded aluminum in Winchester aims to support defense needs. Dr. C. R. Anderson chairs the setup and firemen assist with collection across local fire halls and stations, with proceeds sent to defense headquarters.

Winchester C. R. Anderson Lucy Kurtz UDC Anderson Dc. P. McVicar Cairman W. A. Baker George Crowser Defense Headquarters Winchester Fire Companies Boscawen Amherst McKinley Turner Berryville Avenue Standard Oil Texaco North Loudoun Market Ott Sirbaugh Gerrard and Braddock

Answers to the Daily Quiz From Page Four

The page lists quiz answers: Henry M. Stanley. seven hundred. True. a named quartet of officials. hundredweight. No. Henry George. sixty five. Yes. three. It notes steam heat first used in the United States in 1845 in the Eastern Hotel Boston.

Henry M. Stanley Warren’.G. Hardin Calvin Coolidge Herbert C. Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Henry George United States Eastern Hotel Boston Mass

Greenwood Yard Party Benefit Set for July 10 11

A Greenwood yard party fundraiser hosted by the church department will serve ice cream cake chicken sandwiches soup coffee and soft drinks on Thursday and Friday July 10 and 11. If rain the event moves indoors to the church.

Church Dept

Non Coms To Have Class Tonight At Armory

Capt. W A Baker requests all officers and non commissioned officers along with interested men to attend a non commissioned officers class tonight at 7 15 at the armory. The regular drill will be at 7 15 Friday night and all men are expected to attend in civilian clothes.

W. A. Baker

No Basis Seen for Steel Shortage Says Institute Leader

Chicago July 10 Walter S Tower president of the American Iron and Steel Institute said there is no sound factual basis for expecting a steel shortage for any essential use. He warned demand could crest with early delivery needs but shortages for non military uses are unlikely and could be managed by rationing or expanding production.

Chicago Walter S. Tower American Iron and Steel Institute Tower Association of American Railroads Britain Canada

Non Striking Taxicab Drivers Report Attacks

Two non striking taxicab drivers reported to police that they were beaten by a passenger joined at his destination by four other men. Bar lay Eshman received facial and body injuries at Union Memorial Hospital and John E. Jones was treated at Johns Hopkins for facial and head injuries. The attackers pulled Eshman from his cab, took ignition keys, and grabbed change from his pocket.

Baltimore Barclay Eshman Union Memorial Hospital John E. Jones Johns Hopkins Hospital Eshman Pera Jones

Baked guinea pig praised as delicacy in Ecua dors Andean region

A note from Ecua dors Andean area describes baked guinea pig as the greatest delicacy. Local cooks highlight its traditional status and regional culinary esteem.

Ecuador

Mrs Bailey 80 Dies In Shawnee District Home

Anna Elizabeth Bailey 80 died at her Shawnee district home after a lingering illness. Widow of William Bailey, she lived in Page county years ago and was born Anna Strickler. Survived by sons Dolan I. Bailey and Joseph T. Bailey and four daughters, with services Friday at 2 pm from Jones Funeral Home. Interment Mount Hebron.

Anna Elizabeth Bailey Shawnee District William Bailey Mr. Bailey Page County Bailey Anna E. Strickler Mann Strickler Jones Funeral Home E. Summers McGavock Mount Hebron Robert Srapp W. Maynard Bayliss Elvacen Pitcock John Coop

Farmers Stepping Up Production For War Demand

Frederick and Clark counties respond to the U S Department of Agriculture Food for Defense program. F B Rees says families are increasing dairy meat egg and poultry output to aid both democracies abroad and home consumption. Emphasis on home food production frees defense resources and expands preserved foods for export and supply.

Frederick Clark U. S. Department, of Agriculture Food For Defense F. B. Rees Rees Frederick and Clark Counties

Larrick Speaks At Lancaster Lions Club Meeting

Herbert Larrick vice president of the Lions Club spoke in Lancaster Pennsylvania on the close relationship of Virginia and Pennsylvania. He was joined by Dave Sencindiver Llewellyn Jackson and Bryan Stotler. They met Harold Hildum former Winchester resident now manager of a Hershey plant in Lancaster.

Herbert Larrick Lions Club Lancaster Virginia Pennsylvania Dave Sencindiver Llewellyn Jackson Bryan Stotler Harold Hildum Winchester Hershey

Cabin Cruiser Wrecked by Explosion in Annapolis Harbor

Fire caused by an explosion partially wrecked the 36 foot cabin cruiser Girle 2nd in Annapolis harbor. Owner Charles W. Green 73 of Tampa Florida and his wife were injured. Green admitted with first degree burns. Mrs Green treated for minor arm burns. Fire Marshal Fisher said the blast happened as Mrs Green started a cook stove while bilges were pumped out.

Annapolis Girle Annapolis Harbor Charles W. Green Tampa Fla

Glass Chosen For Senate Post

A Senate Democrats conference unanimously selected 83 year old Senator Carter Glass of Virginia to be president pro tempore, succeeding the late Senator Irvine as the chamber’s presiding officer. Glass has served in the Senate for 21 years and is the oldest member.

Washington Senate Democrats Carter Glass D-Va Chamber Glass Senate Inf Aren Ee Sen

Legionnaires Of Seventh To Meet Tuesday

Seventh District American Legion will hold a meeting in Front Royal on Tuesday night July 15 with speakers W Glenn Elliott Richmond Department Adjutant and T Emmett Warriner Lawrenceville Department Commander. A 6 oclock dinner at Hotel Royal precedes the 4 oclock business session. Harrisonburg's George A Williams district commander hopes many attend.

Seventh District American Legion Front Royal W. Glenn Elliott Richmond T Emmett Warriner Lawrenceville Hotel Royal A. B. Scott Giles B. Cook George A. Williams Harrisonburg

Holy Name to Be at Communion at Sacred Heart

Members of the Holy Name Society are to receive communion at the 8 o'clock mass Sunday in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Rev Father R E eeores pastor announced. Other masses are at 7 and 10 30. Novena devotions are at 7 30 Monday evening.

Holy Name Society Church of the Sacred Heart R. E. Eeores

Must Know Number Of Sheep To Dip

The county agent's office asks farmers wishing to have sheep dipped to contact the office by Monday July 14. It is planned to operate the dipping vat in each section until completion.

Indians in the United States population estimate debate at Columbus era

The document asks if the 1980 American Indian population will reach 1492 levels. Dr. Frank Lorimer of American University estimated that by 1980 the number of Indians in the United States would equal those at Columbus's discovery, prompting questions about future demographic trends.

United States Frank Lorimer The American University

Rev Dr McIntyre To Preach Sunday Sermon at White Hall

The Rev Dr W W McIntyre superintendent of Winchester District will preach at the White Hall Metit Church at 11 o clock Sunday morning July 13. Pastor Rev George A Turner invites everyone to attend.

W. W. McIntyre Winchester White Hall Metit George A. Turner

Jewel sources for industry work include Thailand Ceylon and India

Natural corundum jewels used in industry come principally from Thailand Ceylon and India. The statement notes major origin regions for industrial grade corundum.

Thailand Ceylon India

Card of Thanks for Gera E. March

We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy at the death of our husband and father Gera E March for floral tributes and use of cars.

Gera

Forgot Freddie Was Around

Albert A. Mohr of Newark drove with his five year old son in the car when a startled moan came from the back seat. Mohr found Freddie sleeping in a package and rushed the boy to Orange Memorial Hospital where a physician gave six stitches to a head wound.

Newark N. J Albert A. Mohr Freddie Mohr Orange Memorial Hospital

Legion Will Meet At Mr Armel s Legion Post No 21

Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 American Legion will meet at 8 p m Monday July 14 on the lawn at Bill Armel s Greystone terrace. If rain the meeting moves to the new armory. Business includes officer and delegate elections, district convention plans, Boys State Conference reports, and recruiting twelve additional members to meet quota.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Bill” Armel Greystone Terrace Walter M. Shade Front Royal

Fish with eyes on one side

The question asks which fish has both eyes on the same side of its body. The answer given is that a halibut has both eyes on the right side.

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Greenwood Yard Party Allis Chalmers Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply Sieh Homer Pittsburgh Florhide Tae Glaize and Bro Larrick B. F. Goodrich Silvertown E. Piccadilly St Legionnaires of Seventh Dr. McIntyre Straig MD. AE Oehy and Penney’s Sid Iad Forberder Sally Lea ACKS J.C. Penney Cq., Inc Winchester and Vicinity Legion Mr. Armel John W. Rosenberger and CO Doric Deluxe Mervel W. Adams
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