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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
4
The page contains notice text about circulation, classifieds, and subscription rates for The Evening Star Winchester Virginia. It includes a brief wartime naval anecdote about courage at sea and a quoted Bible verse.
German broadcasts warn of war robot bombs targeting London and southern England with planned attacks timed to maximize impact. The devices lack rockets, rely on a new pulse reaction engine, and weigh about one ton with a gasoline burn rate near a gallon per minute limiting range to 150 miles.
Britain has moved about 100000 children from danger while Axis nations expose children to destruction. The piece contrasts democracies protecting kids with Germany Italy and Japan where children share the fate of adults amid war.
The text notes England’s protection of children during war and explains American civilian defense agencies had plans to move children to safer locations if war reached the U S. It contrasts rule by the state with rule by the people themselves.
The piece argues that frequent command changes across Germany Japan and Britain reflect war strain. Replacements of field leaders in France Russia and Africa undermine morale and may worsen defeats. It warns the Axis may soon turn into a parade of new commanders signaling ongoing crisis.
In the Washington Post piece the Army and Navy reject recruits found mentally unfitting for service. Dr. Ruggles notes capable men are released for civilian duties, while Dr. Link warns that classifying men as psychoneurotics can push mild traits toward real illness and worsen fears without medical need.
Newport News Times-Herald denounces bond buying excuses used to delay war effort. Abe M. Schewel cites locals misled to think purchasing more bonds lengthens the war, calling it lying propaganda, urging investigation and public denial to aid victory.
Visitors to the Bak ers Sanatorium maternity hall express astonishment at a new and prominent OS. One observer says, No Children Al ch io, reflecting unsettled attitudes within the institution.
The column notes a likely spotty peach crop and lists local items including 50 applicants for using A gas ration books for vacation trips. Capt Beall Knight earns the Silver Star for gallantry at El Guitar North Africa. Lewis Allen Jr entertains Rotary Club with magic. Ma Winchester proposes an adults pool for the city.
E Blair Sheetz named to succeed George E Barr as day clerk at Hotel Jack. Barr to manage the Thomas Jefferson at Charles Town West Virginia. A large crowd attends the first night of a three day lawn party at Rouss Park for the District Nurse Association. Round Hill school remodeled.
A Buick touring car owned by D H Sencindiver is badly damaged in a crash on the Vailey Pike after the other vehicle’s brakes fail and the Sencindiver car does not yield. Two Conner's Lime Works employees die suddenly in separate incidents, one on railroad tracks and the other after a hearty supper.
Prof Howard Thatcher on vacation from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore gives an organ recital at the Episcopal Church. A Martinsburg couple marries under the eye of the bride’s great grand father who also wed her mother and grandmother.
reporters from the Baltimore Sun visits town as work begins on extending municipal boundaries. The Gentry Brothers Circus performs on the Fisher lot at National Avenue drawing a sizable crowd despite local opposition.
Forty five years ago Supt Boyd and a force of men clean the reservoir this morning. A group of young ladies enjoy a picnic at Rouss Spring. Miss Lena Ritter leads in the most popular business girl contest by 10 votes.
The text asks seven quiz questions covering elections timings military commands in 1943 and France, speeds of sound, presidential term start, carousal meaning, carotid artery location, nearest Latin American neighbor, USP label meaning, saccharin origin, and Navy rank matching Second Lieutenant.
An officer rides into an Italian town to cheers and a rose given by a local girl, prompting him to reflect that soldiers are homesick and human. He recalls his own son at home and the need to stay composed. War tests but does not erase decency and honor in soldiers.
The public is urged to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds as part of a nationwide drive. Citizens are encouraged to show solidarity and invest in government bonds to fund military operations and ensure victory.
John H. Fahey of the Federal Home Loan Bank Administration warned buyers nationwide to examine prices carefully for existing homes not under wartime ceilings. He cautioned that a crowded market with rising values could leave buyers paying more than future incomes justify, risking long-term loss on resale.
The article quotes guidance on whether to remain in the community and buy a home. It argues that if a buyer’s personal tests are not met, it’s better to keep money liquid and invest surplus funds in war bonds.
Mrs Walter Jackson and daughter Frances visited Mrs Jacob Hausen fluck. Miss Elsie Hahn spent a week with Mr and Mrs Bruce Hahn in Winchester. Pvt Jenkins returned to camp after a ten day furlough with his parents. Visitors included A W Adams Inez Adams and Rev F T Pulcher of Winchester. Mrs Haywood Young is improved. Arbutus Morris of White Hall visits aunt and uncle Elmer Shifflett. June Brown stayed with grandparents S S Abshire. The Jacksons visited relatives in Culpeper Ayler and Ruckersville and Mr Jackson met his father James Jackson of Wolf Town. Ray Fries moved with family from Winchester to their new home. Earl Myers of McKee’s Rock Pa visits grandfather A W Adams. Mrs Elmer Shifflett and children spend day with Carl Morris family. Friends regret the death of A L Anderson of White Hall.
Dr. Logan Clendening discusses how heat and barometric factors affect health and performance. He cites studies on temperature ranges, humidity, and climate effects on productivity, and comments on clothing, diet, and attitudes for surviving hot summers in the United States.
Louisville family of three rejects rationing and purchases only unrationed foods. OPA reports they have not used sugar or black market goods, though they bought some unrationed footwear for Evalina. The Smiths planned ahead for growth and kept a car during earlier gasoline limits.
Lt. Fietta Rosenberger has returned to New York where she is stationed after a fur lough with her parents Mr and Mrs C M Rosenberger. Other visitors in the same homes were Mr and Mrs Richard Rosenberger and son from New Jersey. Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs William Brewer included Mrs Smith Adams Mr Maynard Brewer of Winchester Mr and Mrs Rosier Junior Rosier Miss Colleer Rosier Mr and Mrs Raymond Bradfield and Betty Lou of Chambersville. Mrs H A Snapp visited Mrs Bertha Ashwood recently. Edith Snapp spent several days with her sister Mrs Ida Good in Winchester.
Mary, a widow with a decorating shop, navigates her son's marriage to Irene Murray. Irene plans to stay near Matthew at the hospital and in the new office, while Mary contemplates family bonds and shares a home as Judith Lambert visits. Judith reveals a past secret love, adding romantic tension to the October scene.
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