Virginia Planning Institute Sets Postwar Planning Focus
The Virginia Planning Institute will hold an all day conference at the George Washington Hotel in the city Monday. Postwar planning will be the main topic with six sessions on county commissions zoning public works surplus war materials highways and rural development. Prominent speakers include Raymond V. Long E. H. Ruehl and John E. Mason among others with afternoon sessions and a lunch break. The institute continues to Farmville June 12 Richmond June 13 and Norfolk June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Planning Institute
George Washington
County Institute
Virginia
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Winchester
Frederick County
Raymond V. Long
Charles W. Crush
Secutive
League of Virginia
Christianburg
Renial
E. H. Ruehl
League of Virginia Municipone
Long
Theirginia State Planning Board
John E. Mason
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Col. R. A. Marr
Che
W. E. Kemp
State Chamber of Commerce
Lorin Apson
Bureau of Population and Economic Research
University of Virginia
Lyman Carrier
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Blacksburg
Wilhelm Andersen
Raymond Uhl
Wilson Doyle
Bureau of Public Administration
University Station
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Tol
Farmville
Richmond
Norfolk
James Washington To Be Buried In City Tomorrow
Funeral service for James P. Washington will be held at John Mann Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. A native of Winchester and a Storer College graduate, he was famed for musical talent and community work with the Glee Club and Junior Choir. Pallbearers include Charles Turner and others. burial at Orick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Washington
New York
John Mann Methodist Church
E. H. Jack
Young Washington
John Mann Church
Winchester
Douglas School
Storer College
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Julliard School of Music
Charles Turner
Charles Nickens
Charles Finley
Robert Anderson
Clifford Brooks
Johnnie Bland
Orick Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Ray P. Curtis
We thank our many neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father Ray P. Curtis. Mrs. R. P. Curtis and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray P. Curtis
R. P. Curtis
Purple Heart for Sgt. Dunham in Luxembourg action
Mrs. Robert Lee Dunham of Martinsburg West Virginia has received the Purple Heart awarded to her husband Sergeant Dunham for being wounded in action in Luxembourg on January 23 1945. He has served fourteen months overseas since August 1944 and has fought in three major battles. Also named is E Bruce Shade who was called to active duty with the U S Army May 16 and is training at Sheppard Field Texas after duties as a geologist for the Ohio Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Dunham
Addition Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sgt
Dunham
Luxembourg
Marie Wisecarver
George Wisecarver
Bunker Hill
E. Bruce Shade
Ernest L. Shade
South Braddock Street
U. S. Army
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Army
Ohio Oil Company
Shepard Field
Texas
Army Air Corps
Shade
Handley
University of Cincinnati
Findlay
Ohio
W. Virginia
Leona Peer
Dailey
West Virginia
Grain futures steady as cotton and stocks lift bids
Chicago June 2. Grain markets opened steady to firm with light volume. Wheat gains of up to 5-8 cent amid higher futures ceiling. July at 1.69, May 1.65, Sept 1.66 3-8 to 1-2. corn Sept 3.17 1-2 to 3-8. oats July 64 1-8 to 1-4. Rye July 1.41 5-8 to Sept 1.33 1-2 to 3-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Rye
Syria and France clash over postwar control in Levant talks
In Paris France rejects outside interference as it seeks an atmosphere for talks with the United States Britain and Arab states. President Shukri Quwatli of Syria thanks Churchill and Truman for cessation of fighting and demands Syrian control over 18000 special troops French barracks and key lines. He calls for the French delegation to be replaced by a purely diplomatic legation and rejects any special French position in Syria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Near East
Paris
U. S
Washington
France
Levant
Damascus
Shukri Quwatli
Churchill
Truman
Quwatli
Troupes Speriales
Notice to creditors for estate of S. M. Terault
Creditors or claimants against the estate of S. M. Terault must present their claims to P. E. Lineburg, administrator, Stephens City, Virginia. Appointment date appears as June 3.
O Sull ivanites Rally Behind War Bond Drive
Employees of the O S Sullivan Rubber Company ran the Bond Booth and posted 23 075 dollars in new war bond pledges. Company officials A C Halvosh and R B Grove spoke on the effort during a 15 minute band booth broadcast. A list of female volunteers manning the booth includes June White Molly Ann Grim Marion Hurst Mary Virginia Rosenberger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan Rubber Company
A. C. Halvosh
R. B. Grove
O'Sullivan
Racing Pigeons Make Good Time
Abner Johnson of the Railway Express Agency released 130 racing pigeons for the Nanticoke Racing Pigeon Club in Winchester in a 180 mile old bird race. The winner from Leo Sobolewski loft finished in 12 36 p m at 1285 23 yards per minute. Other top birds clocked at 1284 29 yards per minute from Irene Konieco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Johnson
Railway Express Agency
Johnson
Nanticoke Racing Pigeon Club
Ray Bobinski
Winchester
Leo Sobolewski
Irene Konieco
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
O'Sullivan
Pope Defends Concordat as Shield for Catholic Rights
Pope Pius asserts the Concordat gives Catholics a juridical basis to defend their faith and oppose violations, while denying any approval of National Socialism. He characterizes the accord as a strong shield for Catholic liberties despite hardships faced.
Army Band joins Camp Claiborne unit in 1942
The Army Band separated from its old regiment at Camp Blanding Florida in September 1942 and attached to Camp Claiborne’s Engineer outfit. It became the post official band when engineers shipped overseas and evolved into the 356th ASF Band. Stan W. Daughterty of St. Louis served as pianist and arranger. Admission to the dance is $2.40 per couple at nine. JET committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Blanding
Fla
Camp Claibornes
356Th
ASF
Bob Hope
Stan W. Daughterty
St. Louis
Missouri
Lhe
Ray Noble
JET Committee
Ed Molden
Beverley Maurice Blosser
Archie Garber
Ralph Mulvey
Answers to the Daily Quiz Provided in Page Four
The item lists quiz solutions including desserts with whipped cream James Buchanan the Amateur Athletic Union Mindanao yes false Missouri Valley Authority The Baltic Repel and Giant as the correct choices for questions one through ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Amateur Athletic Union
Mindanao
Missouri Valley Authority
the Baltic
Repel
Giant
Complete Coverage Of Local Read The Star
The Star covers local, national, and world events with comprehensive reporting across sections. Readers access timely updates, features, and analysis on politics, economy, culture, and community happenings from a broad network of correspondents.
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the Star
Rail Stocks Reach 8 Year Highs In Mixed Market
New York June 2 Buyers pushed select rail shares to eight year peaks in brisk dealings while many industrials lagged. Transportation led gains then utilities attracted bids as roughly 900 000 shares traded, the largest short burst since May 5. Major movers included Canadian Pacific era Railway Southern Pacific Illinois Central and Montgomery Ward with laggards Bethlehem American Telephone Goodyear and General Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canadian Pacific
Time Era Railway
Southern Pacific
Jerved
Baltimore & Ohio
Widespread June Chill Hits Nation From Cold Front
A mass of cold air from the Hudson Bay region spreads across the country, chilling June business and brides, with warm readings in Orlando and Savannah contrasting with 32 in Duluth and 42 in Milwaukee. Forecasters expect gradual warming by tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Hudson Bay
Great Lakes
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
Pacific Coast
Midwest
Oswego County
N. Y
Orlando
Fla
Savannah
Jacksonville
Chicago
Milwaukee
Duluth
Mercury
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Portland
Laval Report on Death Not Confirmed
The Associated Press notes no indication Laval, the French head of government under the Vichy regime, took his own life. The only reference heard was Laval possibly surrendering to French authorities and being transported from Barcelona to Paris by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Luembourg
Laval
Barcelona
Paris
Marines Reach Kokuba River In Okinawa Advance
10th Army met an oral push advancing up to 2000 yards. Sixth Marine Division crossed the Kokuba River on the west coast, threatening the peninsula housing a major enemy airfield. Seventh Infantry Division pushed along the east coast toward Nakagusuku harbor to isolate Chinen peninsula and open a southern naval anchorage. Nimitz noted diminishing resistance and mopping up in newly captured areas behind the lines.
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Oral
Fallen Naha
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Sixth Marine
Kokuba
Okinawa
Archibald W. Arnold
Seventh Infantry
Chinen
Nakagusuku Harbor
Chester W. Nimitz
Patents Granted in 1944 Reach 32,192
The number of patents granted last year was 32,192, the lowest figure since 1906. This indicates a downturn in patent activity during 1944 compared with earlier years.
Baltimore Market Report Shows Steady Prices Across Livestock
Produce notes and livestock data from Baltimore on June 2 report mixed gains and steady values. Cattle, calves, hogs and sheep prices held firm with select weights near week-ago levels, while market activity lagged due to quota limitations and limited supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wfpa Office of Market Services
Sacred Concert at First Brethren Church Monday
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts gospel singer Eivin Bjornstad from Oslo for a sacred concert Monday at 8 o'clock. Bjornstad, acclaimed by critics and audiences, has performed in Europe and major American cities. A free will offering will be received after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
America
Eivin Bjornstad
Oslo
Norway
Bjornstad
Europe
Paul E. Dick
Robert Fleet Dies Suddenly After Heart Attack at 68
Robert Jenney Fleet 68 longtime Winchester Knitting Mill employee died suddenly at 8 20 PM at his home 329 East Kern Street after mowing the lawn following supper He was born October 14 1876 in Frederick County and was a longtime resident member of the Presbyterian Church He is survived by his widow Cora Ellen Fleet one niece and several cousins Funeral services will be at his residence 329 Kern Street Monday afternoon June 4 at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev J S Duckwall The remains will rest at Kurtz Funeral Home until 4 PM Sunday
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Robert Jenney Fleet
Winchester
East Kern Street
Fleet
Lewis Fleet
Lynchburg
Susan Athey Fleet
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Frederick County
Presbyterian Church
Highland Avenue
Cora Ellen Fleet
Kern Street
J. S. Duckwall
Kurtz
May drafting registrations list for Winchester and Frederick counties
The May draft registrations include 16 men assigned to Winchester City Board and Frederick County Board. Names include Charles A. Schutte Jr, Robert W. Kellas, Richard L. Rhodes, Robert S. Ryan, Dewey D. Boyd, William H. Thompson, Eugene E. Clark, Harry C. Clark, William E. Ebersole, Joseph R. Jenkins, Delgin F. DeHaven, John F. Funk, James S. Collins, Lester L. Whitacre, George S. Gruber, and Jennings R. Marsten among others with addresses in Winchester, Middletown, Grimes, Gore, Siler Route, and Opequon.
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Winchester
Charles A. Schutte, Jr
Courtfield Avenue
Robert W. Kellas
South Kent Street
Richard L. Rhodes
Haddox Row
Robert S. Ryan
Dewey D. Boyd
Woodstock Lane
William H. Thompson
Sharp Street
Frederick County
Eugene E. Clark
Ridge
Harry C. Clark
Rt. 1
William E
Golden Rule Class Meeting Honors Dr. Whitlock
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church holds a memorial service for founder Dr. Lawrence Whitlock at Mt. Hebron Cemetery on Sunday morning June 3 at 9 45. Rev W O Talbert will speak, and the Winchester Historic Four will provide music. Visitors welcome. The class resumes church services at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Lawrence Whitlock
Mt. Hebron
W. O. Talbert
Men's Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian
Mr. J. C. McCormack, vice president, will lead the Men's Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday at 9 45 AM. Rev. Joseph S. Ducknall will teach the lesson. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend. visitors will be warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McCormack
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Joseph S. Ducknall
Second Conviction For Driving Drunk
Albert Lee Larrick of 375 Gray Avenue was convicted of driving under the influence in Police Court before Judge John Rice. It was his second offense with a $100 fine and costs and 30 days in jail, plus a three year automatic license revocation. Frank Lavender of 15 E Pall Mall Street was fined 10 for speeding and 5 for no operator license plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee Larrick
Gray Avenue
John Rice
Song Festival At Millwood June 15
Christ Episcopal Church Millwood hosts a Sunday song festival on June 15 at 5 o clock. Clarke County Nurse Association sponsors a seven octave chorus. Public invited with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Clarke County Nurse Association
Grace Lutheran Men’s Bible Class Meets Sunday
Grace Lutheran Church hosts the Men’s Bible Class at 9 45 Sunday morning. Pastor W E Eisenberg will lead the service with William O Stine, class president, delivering a brief business talk. Come early and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
W. E. Eisenberg
William O. Stine
War Bond Drive Urges Citywide Support and June Climax
The committee appeals for bonds to fund war needs including medical care and Pacific theater equipment. Chairman urges every adult to buy a 25 bond to meet the quota, noting past drives rarely exceed 3,000 sales in a 20,000 population area. A June 22 bond premiere and a June 14 clean up day will climax the campaign, with reports on industrial competition and women’s bond booths forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Barney
Draft of peace charter outlined by United Nations
Russia backed speedy measures to end bloodshed in the Levant while a draft preamble echoes the American Constitution with We the peoples of the United Nations. The charter aims include maintaining peace, developing friendly relations, solving social and economic problems, and harmonizing national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
France
Levant
United Nations
Organization For Human Rights
Justice
Missing Truck Sparks Winchester Police Chase
A Pilot Motor Freight driver reported a tractor-trailer loaded with oil stolen from South Loudoun street. The truck was found parked near the Skyway Grill. Stewart Russell Kline was arrested and charged with unauthorized use and DUI, receiving a suspended sentence and a $100 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pilot Motor Freight Company
Winston Salem
N. C
South Loudoun Street
Don Patton
Skyway Grill
Stewart Russell Kline
Rt. 1
South Braddock Street
Funk
Borden
John Rice
Liberated Soldier Returns To States
Pfc. William M. Steward, captured by Germans November 29 and liberated in May, returned to the United States yesterday. He is at a cantonment hospital on Mitchell Field in New York and will likely be moved closer to home soon. Not wounded, he suffers malnutrition. Mrs. Steward, formerly Miss Marlyee Grim, and their two children live at 414 South Cameron Street. His mother, Mrs. Effie M. Steward, resides at the Old City Hotel on North Loudoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Steward
Germany
Steward
Pvt
Mitchell Field
New York
Marlyee Grim
South Cameron Street
Effie M. Steward
Old City Hotel
North Loudoun Street
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James Washington
City
DeGaulle
S. M. Terault
P. E. Lineburg
Admi
Stephens City, Va
Pope Pius
Army Band
Stock Market Report
10Th Army
Bas
Baltimore Livestock
Robert Fleet
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Madison Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Hickory Camp
T. G. Smoak
W. Erle Edwards
State of Virginia
Odd Fellows Lodge
Elmer Wingfield
Fred E. Johnson
J. E. Mc Donald
H. L. Orndorff
G. Pred Yeakley
Brady W. Largent
Paul L. Fries
Grace Lutheran Bible Class
Russia
Bryan Brumback
Middletown
Rhodes Drug Store
SILCO
Katy
Robert Lee
Valley Pike
McCormick-Deering
C. I. Brumback & Sons, Inc
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