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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1942

Page

8

Service News Parcels Forces Abroad And At Home

Pvt. Kermit Batt completed preliminary training at Parris Island and is now at the Navy Yard in Washington. Pvt. Richard E Byrd spent the weekend with his parents near Berryville and returns to Camp Croft for infantry training. Aviation Cadet Harry Clark trains at Anacostia Naval Air Base and may move to Pensacola in weeks. Paul Ensogna, Navy enlistment, now at Iceland Fleet Air Base, writes home. G Frank Kerchner, ex Winchester, now Towson, recalled to Navy and stationed at Old Point Comfort awaiting sea duty. Sgt. Jacob Everhart, Army Air Corps in Australia, writes of letters received. Pvt. Richard M Carpenter, recalled to active service, promoted to corporal with forces in Ireland.

Pvt. Kermit Batt U. S. Marine Corps Parris Island S. C Navy Yard Washington Pvt Richard E Dick” Byrd Rosement Berryville Camp Meade Camp Croft D. C Harry Clark Anacostia Naval Air Base Pensacola Fla Paul Ensogna Navy Quonset Point R. L Iceland Paul H. Ensogna U. S. Fleet Air Base C’o New York City Morgan Annex Navy Desk G. Frank Kerchner Winchester Towson, Md U. S. Navy Old Point Comfort Kerchner U. S. Naval Academy At Annapolis Richard M. Carpenter John H. Carpenter South Cameron Street Ireland

Yanks Win Doubleheader in Rampant Power Display

New York defeats Chicago White Sox 9-2 and 12-0 to extend the Yankees winning streak to nine and enlarge their AL lead. Hank Borowy earned his ninth victory, while Red Ruffing allowed four hits in the nightcap and drove in four runs. Rollie Hemsley debuted with two strong games after signing with the Yankees.

New York New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Cleveland Yankees Hank Borowy Chicago Dietrich Lee Tresh Borowy Hemsley Smith Weiland G. Dickey Ruffing

Phils and Cubs Split Doubleheader in Chicago

Philadelphia edged Chicago 8 to 5 in the opener as 13 hits overcame four unearned runs, with Podgajny earning the win over Warneke and Schmitz. In the nightcap Chicago won 8 to 4, with Beck Hoerst Naylor and Bithorn handling the Phillies pitching.

Chicago Phils Cubs Lou Warneke Johnny Schmitz Johnny Podgajny Tommy Hughes Phillies Podgajny Hughes Warren Warneke Schmitz McCullough Beck Hoerst Naylor Bithorn Scheffing

Advertise In The Star For Results

An advertising appeal urging businesses to place ads in The Star to reach customers. The message emphasizes paying for effective reach and getting value from advertising.

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Pingley and Carper Cleaning and Altering

Local dry cleaner Pingley and Carper at 31 E Piccadilly St offers alteration and cleaning services. Customers are asked to return any hangers and contact via phone 4611 for inquiries.

Red Axis drive risks Vad near Voronezh. battles loom

The article analyzes likely future clashes as German progress presses Soviet lines near Voronezh Rostov and Stalingrad. It notes potential Soviet counter blow if Voronezh holds and predicts sieges or heavy fighting would unfold, including a possible turn at Stalingrad with rail links at stake.

Voronezh Rostov Don River Sea of Azov Stalingrad Volga River von Bock Leningrad Russia Caucasus Hitler Fuehrer

Bolsheviks Hold Front as Nazis Push Toward Caucasus

Wartime dispatches describe the Red Army fighting to delay a German drive toward the Caucasus. Voroshilovgrad and Voronezh are key rail hubs with Soviet rear-guards delaying the German advance. Allied optimism rests on an orderly Soviet withdrawal while heavy casualties drain German strength.

Central Press Voroshilovgrad Rostov Caucasus Savng Hitler

Middletown State Bank Marks 34 Years of Service

The Middletown State Bank opened July 20 1908 with 20 initial deposits totaling 2488.42. Its capital rose from 10000 to 25000 by 1925. dividends began in 1912 and only missed two years since then. Present deposits total 271011.53 with a long list of early and current directors.

Middletown E. L. Humston M. H. Rhodes E. M. Punk

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