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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

3

Three New Paralysis Cases Reported in Virginia

Richmond and Dickenson county reported three new cases of poliomyelitis. A Richmond case was confirmed as polio, a young woman, with two Dickenson reports possibly duplicative. Health officials warn the peak may come in August, noting totals around 81 or 82.

Richmond Dickenson County State Department H H Henderson Bureau of Communicable Diseases Dickerson Dickenson

Man Held for Grand Jury in Break In Case

Earl Armel of Chambersville pleaded guilty at arraignment before Police Judge John W. Rice and was held under $1,000 bond for Winchester Corporation Court grand jury action. Stolen items from W. H. Cobb at 128 S Loudoun street included a grease gun and 50 feet of hose valued at $69.

Earl Armel Chambersville W. H. Cobb S. Loudoun Street John W. Rice Armel Winchester Corporation Court Cobb

Last Rites for George W Pope

Services will be held Friday at 4 PM from the late home for George W Pope who died Tuesday night after Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Rev T J Hawkins will officiate with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Raymond Snapp Paul Clowser Dudley Lichliter John Fishpaw Henry Seal and Ross Boyd.

George W. Pope Rocky Mountain T. J. Hawkins Mount Hebron Cemetery Raymond Snapp Paul Clowser Dudley Lichliter John Fishpaw Henry Seal Ross Boyd

Roosevelt Held Back by Mocking Attack on Old Men

Jackson used a wartime speech to attack Republicans for opposing peace efforts after World War I and to defend Roosevelt against Dewey’s claims. He warned against changing administrations during the war and urged unity to protect American sons.

Jackson Harding Coolidge Hoover Thomas E. Dewey Roosevelt Dewey America

Star Herald Promises Complete Coverage Across Ranges

The Star vows thorough reporting on local, national, and world events for readers seeking one source for all major stories.

the Star

Hitler Bomb Attack Injures High German Command

A Berlin broadcast says Hitler was slightly injured by a bomb at an unidentified time and place. Generals Alfred Jodl and others were listed as injured, with Lt. Gen. Schmundt and Lt. Col. Brandt seriously injured. The report notes prior dissent in German ranks and mentions related internal German military shifts and a Munich beer hall bombing in 1939.

Kammer Fuehrer Schmundt Brandt Berg Berger Hitler Edmund Hofmeister Munich Thefuehrer Berlin Berchtesgaden Hofmeister Moscow Helmuth Hirsch Hirsch United States U. S Prague Czechoslovakia Gestapo London Karl Gerd von Undstedt West Kluge Rommely Junkers Alexander von Falkenhausen Belgium France Eduard Dietl Finland Dietl

Soviets Push Through Polish Front Toward Warsaw

Soviet air power strengthens attack as Red Army tanks, cavalry, and infantry drive from the Bug river to the Polish front. Ukrainian and Lithuanian offensives threaten Lwow and Brest Litovsk while Rostations of German troops retreat under pressure. A captured German general, Lt. Gen. Ochsner, marks a notable prisoner as Rokossovsky’s forces press in the Lithuanian salient west of the Niemen river.

Ostrov Latvia Bug Warsaw Lwow Bialystok Brest Litovsk Sokal Red Army Europe Ivan Ivanovich Maslenikov Leonid A. Govorov Prusinov Krystynopol Bug River Boratyn Soklam Remenov Olshanitsa Derevnya Mosty Velikie Konstantin K. Rokossovsky Niemen River Ochsner 31St

Lichliter Child Leaves Winchester Hospital After Injury

Pauline Lichliter three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Lichliter of near Double Tollgate Clarke county will be removed from Winchester Memorial Hospital this evening. She suffered facial injuries when a horse stepped on her face and fell in front of a mowing team. She was first treated at Berryville and later brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital on Tuesday.

Pauline Lichliter Clinton Lichliter Double Tollgate Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Berryville

Berlin says military setbacks require intensive efforts

London reports a foreign office spokesman saying military setbacks call for intensive efforts. Berlin welcomes Japan's intention to form a new government on the broadest possible basis, the Wilhelmstrasse spokesman added.

London Tojo Berlin Foreign Office Wilhelmstrasse

German propaganda reacts to failed assassination attempt

The report notes gratitude in Germany that the Fuehrer escaped unharmed and cites a commentator praising Providence. A second announcer claims the enemy tried murder to gain victory, while observers warn that any attack on Allied sympathizers could trigger brutal reprisals in occupied territories.

Germany

Invasion rolls on as public urged to buy War Bonds

Citizens are urged to support the war effort by purchasing War Bonds. The message emphasizes sustaining military campaigns and national mobilization through bond investments.

Clarke County Wills Recorded Names and Appraisers

Clarke County records list Walter B. Anderson as administrator of Bruce G. Anderson estate with a 5500 bond and five named appraisers. Howard B. Lloyd is executor of Martha Ann Lloyd’s will with a 3500 bond and five appointed appraisers. The will directs all remaining property to the children in equal shares.

Clarke County Clerk's Office Walter B. Anderson Bruce G. Anderson J. M. H. Clagett H. C. Barthel M. W. Jones J. C. Glasscock R. M. Ware Howard B. Lloyd Martha Ann Lloyd J. Glenn Burch C. van Deventer W. L. Suddith W. D. Burtner Braxton Strode

Ferguson Remains To Be Brought Here

Following the arrival of the remains in Winchester tomorrow morning last rites for Howard Ferguson a native of Winchester who had resided in Baltimore the latter part of his life will be held at 1 o clock Friday July 21 at the Mount Hebron Chapel. Burial will be in the family lot in the same cemetery.

Winchester Howard Ferguson Baltimore Mount Hebron Chapel

Democrats Begin Roosevelt Renomination Battle At Convention

At the convention the fight over renominating Franklin D Roosevelt dominates signals. Wallace gains unexpected support from Harold Ickes while Robert E Hannegan leads the Wallace Truman challenge. Wallace accepts liberal backing as delegates vote late into the night seeking a first ballot edge.

Roosevelt Wallace Truman Robert E. Hannegan Wallace Senate Interior Haruld Ickes Truman Ickes Walace Iowa

St Pope to Speak to Berryville Bible Class

Lt George H Pope USN Ret will guest teach the Berryville Baptist Church Men’s Bible Class Sunday morning July 23 He will recount Southwest Pacific experiences and prior to service he taught the class Guests from Presbyterian and Methodist churches may attend at 9 45 am in the church auditorium.

I.g George H. Pope Berryville Baptist Church St. Pope Southwest Pacific Berryville

Erase Ravages Of Wardensville Fire

Wardensville West Virginia rebuilds after the April 6 blaze that damaged the business district. A brick bungalow replaces the Lynn Orndorff house through Red Cross aid. White Star Restaurant owner rents the Ward Orndorff building and reopens. Other sites are cleared. no new structures yet. Town council seeks to buy a fire truck and negotiates with a Morgantown company.

Wardensville W. Va Lynn Orndorff Red Cross John Snyder White Star Ward Orndorff Lynn Orndorff Bngalow Morgantown

Hall Silent On Job At Hitler

Secretary of State Hall declined to comment at a press briefing on a bombing attempt against Hitler. The brief remarks noted Hitler was only slightly burned, with a joke about the lack of a serious outcome.

Hall Hitler Washington

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1948 for 14 to 44 size sewing

The ABC Pattern Book offers Barbara Bell Pattern No 1948 in sizes 14 16 18 20 40 42 and 44. The blouse and skirt require 1 1 2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. Price 10 cents per copy with postage 1 cent and order details via Evening Star New York.

Barbara Bell ABC Barbara Bell Winchester Evening Star New York

Japanese government shakeup signals ongoing wartime stance

Acting Secretary of War Patterson said Tokyo's cabinet changes show Japan is learning of its defeats while pledging no policy shift. Joseph Grew warned against optimism or policy changes and anticipated no fundamental shift despite Tojo resignation.

Washington Robert P. Patterson Pearl Harbor Joseph C. Grew State Department Japan Tojo Grew Pacific Tokyo

Services For Shade Infant Here Friday

Nancy Jane Shade infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E Bruce Shade Finley Ohio died recently. Remains arrive in Winchester tomorrow morning graveside service led by Rev T J Hawkins at Mount Hebron at 11 oclock. Parents former Winchester residents. Mrs Shade is Pauline Peer.

Ernest L. Shade South Braddock Street Nancy Jane Shade E. Bruce Shade Finley Ohio Winchester T. J. Hawkins Mount Hebron

Fire Destroys New Hall Residence in Berryville

Mrs Lichliter perished in a blaze that consumed contents and left the house uninsured. Firemen saved adjacent buildings as Edward Lichliter, a well digger, was away in Shenandoah county. The living had five children at home. Funeral services set for Friday July 21 at 4 PM from John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery.

Edward Lichliter Shenandoah County Richard Jackson John H. Enders Berryville Gladys Meadows Winchester Lucille James Nancy Virginia Lichliter James Addison Vance Clarke County Williams Vance Andrew Vance Boyce Sonie Wade W. Va Nellie Buhl Perrie Bessie Lichliter White Post Mary Brill Shirley Lichliter Jean Meadows Green Hill Cemetery

Tinsman Rites In Berryville Friday

Funeral services for Miss Henrietta Tinsman will be held Friday at 2 30 PM from Berryville Baptist Church. The Rev E T Clark of Winchester will conduct the services. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Miss Tinsman died suddenly yesterday morning at the home of Robert Rust in Clarke County. She was well known in the community.

Henrietta Tinsman Berryville Baptist Church E. T. Clark Winchester Green Hill Cemetery Berryville

Mrs Belvaa Newcome To Be Buried Friday

Last rites for Mrs Belva C Newcome set for Friday July 21 at 2 00 pm at Macedonia Church Rev John Teter to officiate Pallbearers list includes Stuart Ferry Arthur Seabright Howard Perry James Seabright Charles Madigan and Roy Madigan Interment Macedonia Cemetery in Winchester Memorial Hospital is where she died Tuesday night

Macedonia Church Belva C. Newcome Winchester Memorial Hospital John Teter Stuart Ferry Arthur Seabright Howard Perry James Seabright Charles Madigan Roy Madigan Macedonia Cemetery

Nursery School Workers Meet in Market Street Church

Miss Anne Davis of Richmond and Rev. O Bryant D D district superintendent will meet with nursery representatives from Methodist churches in Winchester Gainesboro North Frederick White Post Loudoun Middletown Berryville Brucetown and Stephens City. Discussion will focus on nursery department work and its importance.

Market Street Anne Davis Richmond O. Bryant D. D Winchester Gainesboro North Frederick White Post Loudoun Middletown Berryville Brucetown Stephens City

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B.F. Goodrich Seaseles B. F. Goodrich B.F Goodrich Silvertowns Silvertown Stores E. Piccadilly St DNB Capt Ernest Roehm Roehm Totter Normandy U. S. Navy William Holohan Dorchester Mass Louis Fabrizio Cortland N. Y Norman Malament Brooklyn Michael Gagliardi New York City Ferguson Shade Mrs Lichliter Cools Faye Milt d ME Xsa NA Main St Belvaa Newcome Miss Davis Farmville State Teachers College Columbia University Monument Church Bryant Sale GROUP
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