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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1945
Page
2
Reports claim a mercury and guaimercol compound may kill tubercle bacilli and heal lung tissue. Dr Harrison cites 50 percent improvement in 106 advanced pulmonary TB cases, while oxygen therapy aids recovery. Patient Newman, prisoner of war, receives injections and notes interest in wider use.
Luther Welsh of Bruce town reports a patriotic cat mother recently produced three kittens. One is red, one white, and one blue. The offspring have been named White and Blue.
Miss Mary Lou Steele will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 AM. Steele has long served as pianist for the class. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome, with an invitation to stay for the church service.
The Tokyo radio broadcast, heard by ABC Monitors, said the ultimatum was dismissed as a farce by the Japanese press. Mainichi called the move preposterous nonsense and bluff, while it noted Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo had reported the ultimatum to the cabinet yesterday.
The Monitor and the Merri ac. John Nance Garner. No. Cities. American-born citizens of Japanese ancestry. Quicksand. Washington Irving. They were written by Roose velt himself. "I must go and lie down." Chungking.
Meat and fat stamps from Book 4 portions extend good through July to Sept. 30. Processed foods stamps cover through July 31 or Aug. 31 and Oct. for some series. Sugar Book Four stamp 36 valid for five pounds through Aug. 31 with Sept. 1 renewal. Shoes stamps 1,2,3 valid indefinitely with new stamp Aug. 1. Gasoline coupons 16A six gallons through Sept. 21 and B C series five gallons each. Fuel oil period coupons through Aug. 31 and new 1945-46 period one coupon now valid.
Park hitters aim for homers at Rouss Park as local effort offers a $5 bonus for any player driving one against Orange or Williamsport. Miller shows power in practice, Abe and Johnson rotate in right field, Keller returns from vacation for tomorrow's doubleheader. The opener vs Orange starts 1:30 with a nine inning second game to follow, 50 cent admission.
Mrs. Ella D. Hibbard widow of James H. Hibbard of Clarke county died last night at 9 at her daughter Miss Helen Hibbard's home 1661 West North avenue Baltimore Md She was born March 16 1862 in Clarke county and aged 83 Her husband died in 1907 She is survived by son Marvin Hibbard two daughters Mrs Edgar Mitchell and Mrs Steven Lee a brother George Johnson Funeral services are set for Monday July 30 at 10 am in Baltimore with graveside rites at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville at 2 30 pm Interment will follow
A giant cucumber measuring fifteen inches long and seven inches in circumference was grown locally due to heavy rains. It was sent to the Star Office by H R Lunsford of Lunsford's Grocery. The cucumber was raised by Robert B Owens on the Lunsford farm in Locust Level west section of the county.
Prague reports indicate nine killed in two werewolf shooting affrays in border regions. German women allegedly lured Czech soldiers into a trap and werewolf attackers opened fire. Czech troops later encountered a 22 man Polish band and disarmed them.
The Braddock Street Methodist Church Young People's Department will have Garland R. Quarles teach on Sunday morning. The group meets at 9 45 and all members are urged to attend while Mrs. Harry E. Gregory, the regular teacher, is on vacation in Texas.
Mallory Hayes Dyke of Hayfield died at 5 10 this morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital at age 71 from pneumonia after an operation. Survived by five sons Dorsey Ernest Gilbert Edward John and two brothers B F Dyke and Michael Dyke plus four daughters Lena Ethel Parl Moira and two sons in law and many grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 from St Johns Lutheran Mt Williams with a 1 30 cortege from Jones Funeral Home and interment in the church cemetery.
Four African American men were detained on charges from armed robbery to petty larceny. Calvin Williams Henry Brooks Lewis Preston and Willie Johnson were named, with Brooks Preston and Johnson admitting thefts. A handbag theft from a Hershey Creamery truck was linked to Brooks.
Chinese high command announced recapture of Kweilin in Kwangsi province, a former U S air base, with complete reoccupation late last night. Gen Tan Gen Po led central drive against Japanese forces retreating toward the border. other Chinese units retook Pingjiang and engaged at Shukow near the Indo China border.
Philip Fowle of Harrisonburg, past district commander, was endorsed for state vice commander at the Seventh District convention held in Harrisonburg. The meeting noted Winchester Post 281 has 305 members, Rockingham Post 401, and listed other district posts. State Commander G K Linkhaus urged rapid return of 15 million veterans and strong post involvement as Frank P Coan presided and Russell L Stultz gave the welcome.
A Navy land plane crashed on the side of Blue Ridge near Bluemont last night around 1 a m. Marine Corps Captain Fred Charles Ochoa of Laredo Texas was killed. His body was found strapped to the pilot’s seat near the burning wreckage. Navy personnel removed the remains and wreckage while local fire units fought the blaze. Ochoa, 26, had served since July 2 1942, and five of his brothers were in the armed forces.
A warrant was issued against Charles R. Bish manager and Irvin Burman trading as Hanover Dressed Poultry Company for operating a slaughter house within 200 feet of a dwelling in violation of city ordinance. Bish posted $500 for Friday appearance August 3. A separate warrant was issued for William T. Swimley of B. and S. Poultry Company on similar charges.
Meat Tuesday will attend the meeting and assist directors in the business. A general membership session is planned Friday night August 3 with speakers A H Teske horticulturist V P I and A Carroll Miller secretary manager of the Appalachian Fruit Service. By-laws to be approved and fall labor needs on the agenda. Walker Mc C Bond urges local growers to join. current membership about 30.
London’s Scotland Yard, despite wartime detective shortages, has solved all London murders this year according to the Daily Sketch.
John Calvin Bowman, former Winchester mechanic turned Capon Grade grocer, died of a heart attack Friday around 11:45 as he returned from Winchester with merchandise. He was 51, born Sept 22, 1893 in Lebanon Church, survived by wife Arlena, daughter Mrs Raymond Shanholtz, three sons, two brothers, two half sisters, and stepfamily. Funeral at St Pauls Lutheran Strasburg Sunday 2:30 with Rev F R Lingle. interment Lebanon Cemetery.
The Senate readiness to act on the charter faces a near unanimous vote with Senator Johnson ill as McKellar reports a cable from President Truman. The key issue remains whether the pact becomes an executive agreement or goes to Congress as a resolution or treaty. Nicaragua has already ratified.
American and Allied forces bagged a large victory as carrier planes and bombers hammered Honshu with 560 carrier planes in the first waves. Reports say nine Japanese planes were shot down and nine more claimed in later actions as Haruna and two carriers took light damage.
A group formed the Shenandoah Valley Gospel Association on July 19 in Woodstock to promote evangelism via radio and print. Officers include Director Sig Gochenour and President H B Long. Plans include a religious book shop and monthly theatre services with guest musicians Lester Place in late August.
Eyewitnesses report a twin engine bomber plunging into the Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue near 34th Street. The crash sent a huge fireball through multiple floors as witnesses described a loud explosion and burning debris. Fire and police details indicated the top of the structure was involved with heavy smoke pouring from upper levels.
The article states Mandel, former Minister of Colonies under Edouard Daladier, was taken from Santo Prison and executed for his murder on July 7, 1944. He defied Marshal Petain and refused the armistice with Germany, declaring, I will show you a Frenchman who knows how to die.
Funeral services for Chris Harmison postmaster and merchant at North River Mills West Virginia who died Thursday will be held Sunday Friends meet at Giffen Funeral Home Capon Bridge Sunday at 10 then proceed to Sandy Bridge Baptist Church for 11 o'clock rites Rev S J Goode will preside Pallbearers are Harry Silbaugh John Goss Lee Deaver Charles Miller and Lester Farmer Interment follows in family burial ground beside his wife the late Miss Shannonel who died years ago
Japanese forces in northwest Borneo resist to block the 1st Division from a valley near Keningau. The valley runs six miles toward Rana east of Jessel, forming a triangle with Formosa and Shanghai. Many Japanese in the area are believed to have trekked across northern Borneo after the May Tatakan invasion.
The piece profiles senior Labour figures in Churchill's coalition, including Dalton, Cripps, Morrison, Greenwood, and Jowitt. It notes Dalton's long union leadership and legal background, Cripps' reputation as Labor's Bad Boy, Morrison's rise from errand boy to home secretary, Greenwood's opposition to Chamberlain, and Jowitt's Oxford education and 1922 entry into politics.
Chicago July 28 opening grain bids show wheat and rye mixed while oats rise up to two cents a bushel. Wheat Sept 1.64 7 8 to 3 4 Dec 1.64 5 8 to 3 4 May 1.64 1 8 July 1.59 1 4. Oats Sept 63 to 63 1 8 Dec 63 3 8 to 1 2 May 63 5 8. Rye Sept 1.44 5 8 to 3 4 Dec 1.39 May 1.35 to 1.34 7 3 July 1.31.
Seven new registrants joined Douglas Playground as the week ended. Friday featured afternoon games with winners Bite Test Latham Williams Sore Toe Race Jack Christian Knee Lock Race John Williams Dart Throwing Jack Christian Hop Scotch Fitzhugh Christian Bingo Walter Guither. A Wednesday flower study and flower arrangement demonstration were enjoyed. Next week highlights include the Flower Show and Dress Up Day on Thursday August 2 at 4 p.m. public invited.
Baltimore market notes show unchanged produce with apples and poultry items steady. Wholesale prices list No 1 and 2 at 44.3, extras 41.6, standards 38.8, current receipts 36.8 with consumer grades A extra large 54.3 A large 50.8 B large 45.8 C large 38.8. Receipts include butter 58,230 lbs and eggs 1,989 cases.
Baltimore and Chicago reports show slaughter cattle and hogs weak, with cows down 25-50, vealers slow, and top steer prices around 17.50 for 1155 lb loads. Spring lambs steady to lower, quotas limit output, with mixed grades and feeders active but generally softer week over week.
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