Advocates Long Range Bombers To Convoy Vessels
John H. Jouett told the National Aeronautic Association that long-range four-engine bombers could form an Atlantic air highway 200 miles wide to scout and sink raiders, aiding convoy protection. He noted the Roosevelt goal of 500 heavy bombers monthly and urged broader private aircraft use for ferrying and ambulance work.
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Louisville
Atlantic
National Aeronautic Association
John H. Jouett
Merce
England
Washington
Jouett
Roosevelt
York
United States Armed Services
Kahn
Belgium
Holland
Norway
United States
School Days Stephens City Seniors Urged to Strive
A graduation pep talk to Stephens City seniors challenges them to work hard, climb toward goals, and face change with confidence. It emphasizes self reflection, resilience, and maintaining faith in the Eternal Power of Good as life’s forward march continues.
Stephens City High School 1942 Senior Biographies and Play Highlights
Commencement events listed including June 1 4 6 at the Lutheran Church and High School Lawn. Senior biographies profile Bon Ceremony Wiener Roast and a stage play review with students such as Van Meter Hack Sib Carper and Mabel themed bits. Home Economics officers and senior class officers named for 1942 with class size details.
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Lutheran Church
Slyvia Carper
Slyvia
Sib
Carper
Stephens City
Methodist Church
Home Economics Club
Glee Club
Finance Board
Warner Brother
Hollywood P. S
Billy-Boy
Class of 1913 Elects Officers for 1941 42
The Sophomore class held its final meeting of the session on May 21. Officers elected include President Billy Sandy and Vice President Russell Bayliss with Dorothy Simmons as secretary and Ann Lemley as treasurer. A committee to aid Mr. Tyler with the June 4 Wiener roast was named: Albert Dolan Ann Lemley Robert Smallwood. The group also voted $2 toward the class annual cut. Meeting adjourned by President Billy Sandy.
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Roy Bayliss
Mary Belle Watts
Rosa
Dan Metz
Katherine Smith
Janice Rickard
Margaret Fox
Carmen Luttrell
Pegg
Stephens City High School
Billy Sandy
Russell Bayliss
Dorothy Simmons
Ann Lemley
Tyler
Weiner
Albert. Dolan
Robert Smallwood
Louise Stover Ill With Measles and Influenza
School note expresses concern as Louise Stover battles measles and influenza. The message hopes for recovery before classmates say goodbye.
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Louise Stover
Biology Trip Highlights Exploring Williamsburg Tour
A Winchester group recounts a weekend trip to Williamsburg Virginia visiting William and Mary College Yorktown and Jamestown. They toured the biology lab marine station Old Powder Horn capitol and Bruton Parish Church and visited the Governor's Palace gardens.
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Williamsburg
Virginia
Winchester
Strasburg
Front Royal
Fredericksburg
Yorktown
York River
William and Mary College
Biology
Biology Marine
Jamestown
Mrs. Collins
Lord Dunmore
England
Alexander Spottswood
Queen Anne
Capitol
Raleigh Tavern
Iona Scholastic Society
Phila Kappa
Bruton Parish
Bruton
Lowland Jones
Washington
Governor's Palace
Colonial Williamsburg Palace Restored With Historic Pieces
Students recount a trip to Colonial Williamsburg with tours of the palace restored on its original foundation using some original pieces and reproductions. The visit included the jail, gardens, and a dinner at the Colonial Restaurant before returning home with gratitude to sponsors and chaperones.
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Williamsburg
America
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colonial
Fredericksburg
Frederick County
War News Censored Caution For Readers Of The Star
Readers of The Star are cautioned that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before transmission to the United States. The notice warns that censorship may alter details and impede full reporting.
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the Star
Europe
United States
Sleeping Tablets Blamed in Death of Man
Cecil Good, 35, former resident, was found dead Monday in a Woodstock tourist cabin. Dr. J T Roundtree, Shenandoah County coroner, said death appeared caused by sleeping tablet overdose, with official verdict pending stomach content analysis. An empty pillbox was found at the scene. He was born April 9, 1906 at Toms Brook, survived by four sisters and four brothers. Funeral Wednesday from Dellinger Funeral Home.
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Woodstock
Cecil Good
Arlington
Good
J.T. Roundtree
Shenandoah County
Whiam
Sarah Taylor Good
Toms Brook
Frank Dedera
Virginia Myer
E. C. Daniels
Alexandria
Tobias Ritenour
Aubrey Good
Washington
Howard
Leo
Kenneth Good
Dellinger Funeral Home
C. M. Jenkins
Detrick
Endless Caverns Reports Record Memorial Day Attendance
Major Edward M. Brown, president of Endless Caverns Corporation, cites Memorial Day as one of the caverns’ highest attendance days. He credits six day holidays, improved U S travel, boosted advertising, and local chamber efforts for increased tourist traffic in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Endless Caverns
Sheneandoah
Virginia
Edward M. B Brown
Endless Caverns Corporation
Caverns
Brown
United States
Harrisonburg-Rockingham
Meaning of Yugoslavia A rush of linguistic facts
The note explains Yugoslavia as a term derived from Yugo meaning south and speaks of Yugoslavs as southern Slavs, presenting a brief etymology of the name. It highlights the geographic and ethnic implication in a concise linguistic remark.
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Yugoslavia
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Baker & Anderson
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
N. Braddock St
Jersey
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Adolf Hitler
Paul Huissel
Sylvia Carper
Anna Marie DeHaven
Ruth Parker
Ann Lemsey
Isabelle Sheetz
Esther Parker
Virginia Madagan
Kathryn Venable
Frank Brumback
Rebecca Eber
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Home van Meter Hack
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Bee Jay Clark
Mabel
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Hilda Race
Dot
Kate
Anna Marie de Haven
Janette Esary
Winifred Walker
Wentworth College
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Charlotte Wyant
Lucille Perry
Zoe Lemley
Nina Stine
Hilda Edwards
Rhoda Baker
Betty Moore
George W. Kurtz
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E-Earl Shade
Loudoun Street
Samdard
Federal Ax
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Harry F. Byrd
Winchester Evening Star
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Stickley
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