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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists editor H F Byrd Jr and publishing details with subscription rates and routes. A Bible verse from Psalms 78 38 is quoted about compassion and forgiveness.
The piece argues the German retreat from Stalingrad to the Dnieper shows shrinking Nazi resources. It notes Soviet offensives exceeding 300,000 losses for the Axis and 50,000 on the Cherbourg peninsula, with Caen and Italy further depleting fighting power. It says space for entrenchment is gone and attrition favors the Allies.
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The Saipan battle proves the fiercest for American troops with heavy casualties as Japan fights to preserve every acre. The U S forces plan B 29 bases and swift supply routes to project air power toward the Japanese mainland, while naval firepower supports advancing positions.
Reprinted editorial condemns gasoline coupon theft and calls for strong action on the Cleveland affair. It urges FBI involvement if needed and demands no whitewash while complaining about wartime shortages and government response. Citizens are patient but increasingly angry and want gas messes cleaned up promptly.
The employees pledge 1165 to buy an Army Peep presented to the Army. The Winchester Police adopt new summer uniforms and tan helmets. Murphy the Friendship Fire Company mascot honored in Star Brevities. Five years ago purebred cattle rustled from Llangollen estate near Upperville causing over 10000 loss. Rehearsals for Outward Bound proceed for July 28 1950. Clarke county reg voters urged by William Burtner county treasurer to vote in record turnout.
The county apples are growing but below the ten year average due to unfavorable weather conditions. Local police seized a quantity of illegal liquor in the city. Dr and Mrs McGuire attended the American Ophthalmological Society meeting in Quebec Canada.
The local baseball squad stretches its undefeated run after defeating Strasburg Berryville and Summit Point. Community events include a Leap Year dance hosted by Winchester youths and a ball masque at the Winchester Inn.
Mr Gray Silver of Inwood recounts fighting a six foot snake. Capon Springs hosts about two hundred guests enjoying the season. A fan is installed at Stone's Drug Store above the soda fountain.
A mother consoles a child who repeats a neighbor story by sending him to blow dandelion seeds. She explains words spoken in haste spread like seeds and cannot be recalled, warning that rumors grow into further harm the next year.
Chicago dispatch reports mixed wheat futures at the open with hedge selling and milling demand. Oats and rye ease as trading remains quiet with September wheat at 1.57 1 2 to 1 8, December 1.59 1 2, May 1.60 3 8 to 1 4. Oats September 72 5 8, December 71 3 4 to 5 8, May 71 5 8. Rye July 1 14 1 8, September 1 14 1 4 to 1 2, December 1 16 1 8 to 1 4, May 1 18 3 4.
Berryville Star reports local happenings in Berryville and Clarke County including community meetings weather and school notices. The paper provides concise summaries of daily events impacting residents and nearby towns.
Mary Norman a widowed decorator welcomes Judith Lambert visiting from California en route to Maine. Judith hopes Matthew Norman her former crush will be a future husband as they discuss family, youth, and Mary’s life as she awaits Lynn Mortimer’s dinner visit.
Selective buying helped the stock market hold its balance though many leaders slipped. The market remained largely bullish, yet idle funds kept aloof amid expectations of a technical correction after a lengthy advance. Mixed tendencies persisted as turnover rose on Alleghany Corp. blocks while bonds stayed steady and commodities varied.
The incident began when Lear ordered a group of soldiers to march from Little Rock Arkansas to Memphis as punishment after several yelled yoo-hoo at girls on a Memphis golf course. The action sparked a widespread pre war debate over army discipline.
Livestock and produce market notes from Baltimore dated July 14 show dull and varied fruit demand with steady poultry values. Cattle slow but steady on thinning supplies. hogs moderately active with good and choice weights steady. sheep and lambs mixed with strong spring lambs at higher bids.
A bank report shows total assets 345,929.43 and total liabilities and capital 345,929.43. A. C. Oates president and J. W. Ward cashier attest the statement as true and complete.
Market shows 10 15 lower prices overall with uneven demand across weights. Top steers fetch 16.25 with grass offerings 10 13 while cattle salable 2 000 calves 500. sheep demand weak with native spring lambs around 15.00 and ewes 4.50 5.75, total 7 500 head.
Police report a Chevrolet coupe stolen from in front of the Fred Glaize residence on the night of July 4 has been recovered. No suspects named.
As Executor of Catharine E. Miller I offer for sale at the Clarke County Courthouse Berryville Virginia on July 25 1944 at 10 a m all land of which Miller died seised in Clarke County Located in Lonemarsh District about 3 1/2 miles NW of Berryville on the Berryville Summit Point road Fronts on Charles Town road Summit Point pike 535 acres more or less with a three story brick house twelve rooms attic one tenant house large bank barn hay barracks silo and outbuildings Water by spring well and stream Frontage on main road with three private access roads Best limestone district Possession given at sale Terms cash or one third cash and balance in three annual installments Bonds interest 5 percent payable semi annually Deed of trust upon property Insurance on improvements Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
The vehicle was brought back to this city from Versaille Indiana by Officer Massie. The trunk was smashed and two tires were severely damaged on the return trip. A man was taken into custody in connection with the theft.
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