Houghton to Start for The Park on Sunday
Bobby Houghton of Berryville will start on the mound for The Park Sunday at 2:30 against Leesburg. A University of Richmond alumnus, he returns after a 50-50 season with The Park in 1941 and improved college training should boost his control and speed. The afternoon schedule lists White Sox versus South End, Stephens City Independents versus Remount Station, Middletown against Winchester Wholesalers, White Post versus Carpers Valley, with Red Sox at Luray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Houghton
Berryville
University of Richmond
Young Houghton
Leesburg
White Sox
South End
Fairgrounds
Stephens City Independents
Remount
Stephens City
Middletown
Winchester Wholesalers
White Post
Carpers Valley
Red Sox
Luray
Air War Continues Across Ruhr As Bombers Overwhelm Targets
Allied bomber fleets pound Essen and Krupp strongholds in a major Ruhr offensive. RAF night raids total over 3 000 aircraft for the week, with 113 losses feared. Spitfires contest Abbeville and nearby airfields as battlefield air operations expand across Belgium and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
Ruhr
Essen
Krupp
Germany
Air Ministry
Basen
Belgium
France
Boulogne
Cologne
English Channel
Ostend
Abbeville
le Havre
Lannion
Morlaix
Somme River
English girl finds Washington home away from Winchester
Frances Griffiths daughter of Winchester mayor in England serving with the Wrens as a third officer in the British Embassy in Washington. She has been in the U S since February and works the midnight to 9 a m shift decoding naval messages while enjoying comparisons between Winchester Eng and Washington D C in a visit narrated with humor and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Frances Griffiths
Griffits
Winchester
Eng
Washington
Wincheser
Eny
College “Men
Winchester College
British Isles
Bishop's Palace
Griffith
Royal Navy
Wrens
America
Griffiths
England
Americans
Memorial Service At Macedonia Church Sunday Afternoon
The Macedonia Methodist Church will hold its annual Memorial Service on Sunday at 2:30 PM. Rev. Harry G. Balthis of Vienna VA will deliver the address. Ernest Hall will preside. Afterward the Cemetery Association officer election and dues payment will occur. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Methodist Church
Harry G. Balthis
Vienna
Macedonia Church
Ernest Hall
Cemetery Association
Striking Power Analyze Japan Defense In World War II
The article weighs Japan's strategic posture after victories in Hongkong the Philippines Malaya the Netherlands Indies and Burma. It discusses Japan as mostly defensive with threats from China Russia and Australia and notes American dominance in the eastern Pacific and Japan's still intact fleet strength around Midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Asia
Western Pacific
Hongkong
Philippines
Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Burma
China
Japan
Russia
Australia
Coral Sea
Pearl Harbor
Eastern Pacific
Midway
Clay Target And Rifle Shooting At Winchester Club
The Winchester Gun Club hosts clay target and rifle shooting this Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o clock at the club grounds. Harry ton won a rifle with ticket No 546. Members of the Women s Isle Club may shoot ten shots and ten more in the evening. they had good scores last Wednesday. Attendance is rising and more members are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
Harryton
Women’s Isle Club
Jap Fleet Staggers In Retreat In Far Pacific Battle
Reports say Japanese forces were surprised and counterattacked on a small island as two aircraft carriers with 20 to 30 planes each took part. Tokyo claimed naval activity along Africa’s eastern coast as Allied submarines were sunk, while China sees Japanese advances near Chuhsien and other rail towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hideo Hiraide
Indian Ocean
Africa
Chuhsien
Chekiang Province
China
Met
Uhsien
Nanchang
Imperial Tokyo
Entertainments and social events in Berryville weekend notes
Berryville Virginia reports a weekend of entertaining at Springsbury and nearby homes. guests include Lt George P Greenhalgh Jr and family, Miss Ellie Wood Keith, Mrs Winslow Sommaripa, and many Clarke county residents. social gatherings feature dinners, hunts, church events, and a funeral procession for Mrs Samuel Moncure Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
George Peenhalgh
Springsbury
George P. Greenhalgh Jr
Camp Ox
Camp Polking
Greenhalgh
Allen Hirsch
Mt. Claire
N. J
T. Berkeley Merchant
Washington
Richardson
Rose Cottage
Virginia
Chicago
Walter Webb Crawford
Walter Webb Jr
Ralph Richardson
John Walker Crawford
Gigi
Frederick L. Spencer Jr
F. L. Spencer
James Smith
Roy Saunders
Richmond
Prank Pittman
Roanoke
Dorothea Taylor
Samuel Moncure Taylor
Clarke County
John Kerr and Virginia Avenue Students Buy War Bonds
Students at John Kerr and Virginia Avenue schools have purchased war bonds and stamps totaling 2 284 15 dollars with John Kerr 1612 55 and Virginia Avenue 671 60. Grade II at Mrs Grant Williams leads with 423 75 while Miss Ruth Solenberger IT IT leads at Virginia Avenue with 142 80. Bond sales and stamp redemptions are to be finalized Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
A. Grant Williams
Janet Miller
Ieader
Ruth Solenberger
Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report June 6
Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show poultry and eggs steady, cattle and calves mixed, hogs steady, and sheep uneven. Cattle top prices at Baltimore reach 15.00 for choice steers, with calves 14.50-15.00, hogs unchanged, and Chicago buyers pricing fed steers around 12.00-14.00 with tops near 16.40 for prime weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
U.S. Dept. Agr
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S&. Dept. Agr
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report
The Baltimore grain market closes with No 2 red winter at 1.17 per bushel for June delivery. Wheat prices shown as 1.17 and 1.12 for Winchester market. Corn quoted 95 to 98 and 90 cents per bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Grain prices slip as rye leads drop in Chicago
Chicago grain quotations show rye down more than a cent a bushel amid expectations of a large summer harvest. Opening prices for wheat, rye, corn, and oats are listed with contracts and bid ranges, indicating broad weakness across grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jly
Rye—Jly
Mrs Fitch Honored Guest at Llewellyn in Kerfoot Home
Lewis hosted an event this week honoring Mrs H B Fitch who had been a guest of Mr and Mrs Alfred Moss Kerfoot at Llewellyn. She returned to her New Orleans home at the week's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Boy-Ed
Alice Hopkins
Vermont
William B. Watkins
Annefield
Miss Hopkins
Winslow Sommeripa
Bellfield
Jaqueline Winslow
New York
Edward Jenkins
Ewart Johnston
George H. Burwell
Lewis
H. B. Fitch
Alfred Moss Kerfoot
Llewellyn
New Orleans
Market Report Shows Mixed War Stock Gains Amid Profit Taking
New York June 6 war stock activity cooled after a three day rally as demand remained timid. Steel and motor shares led gains while many blue chips slipped. ticker activity paused frequently though about 200000 shares traded in two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible for Typos
Market update notes daily correctness but disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors. Readers are advised to verify figures with official listings and store signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Nutrition Class To Be Held Monday
A nutrition class for colored residents begins Monday night June 8 at 8 in the demonstration room of the Northern Virginia Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Company
A Home Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Your Community
The paper highlights local news and events, serving residents with community-focused reporting and neighborhood updates. It emphasizes local businesses, public notices, and upcoming activities for readers.
Honor of Charles J. Gordon estate noted in court decree
In Frederick County Virginia the circuit court orders reference to a commissioner to audit real and personal estate of Charles J. Gordon deceased. Creditors and interested parties must file claims by June 23 1942 at 143A North Loudoun Street Winchester. Master Commissioner J W Baker oversees the proceeding with M M Lynch as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Charles J. Gordon
Ida May Owen
M. M. Lynch
Winchester
North
Loudoun Street
J. W. Baker
P. Q
Dodgers pay Detroit for Lynwood Rowe in 15,000 estimate
Dodgers purchased Lynwood Rowe from the Detroit Tigers for an estimated 15000 dollars. Washington football record best is thirty nine, began in 1908 with a 15 0 win over Oregon and ended in 1914 with a 0 0 tie to Oregon State. Joe Sewell started 122 Yankees games at third in 1932 with Frank Crosetti appearing 33 times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Lynwood
Boy
Washington
Oregon
Oregon State
New York Yankees
Joe Sewell
Frank Crosetti
Fights Last Night Recap From Fort Hamilton Cards
Vinnie Rossano of Brooklyn defeated Irvin Kaplan in a split outpoint win. Ralph Wamelli stopped Howell King in Worcester. Billy Graham of New York outpointed Jimmy Anest in Hackensack after 6 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated *Press
Fort Hamilton
Vinnie Rossano
Brooklyn
Irvin
Kay) Kaplan
Los Angeles
Boston
Ralph Wamelli
Providence
R. I
Howell King
Worcester
Elizabeth
Billy Graham
New York
Jimmy Anest
Hackensack
Yankees Beat Indians as Gordon Drives Three Runs
Yesterday's Stars AP reports Joe Gordon went 2 for 3 with a straight three of his team's four runs in a win over the Indians and a later performance against the White Sox. Johnny Vander Meer and Ray Starr each pitched for Reds in a double win over the Braves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Joe Gordon
Yankees
Indians
White Sox
Johnny Vander Meer
Ray Starr
Reds
Braves
Walt Judnich
Browns
Athletics
Joe Medwick
Dodgers
Phil Cavarretta
Cubs
Eagh
Newsom
Johnny
Barrett
Phils
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun St
Dial
George W. Kurtz
B. .& M. Chevrolet Sales Co
Haven
D. C
H. G. Balthis
Macedonia
United States
Europe
North America
Cory & Silex Coffee Makers
Pyrex
N. Loudoun St
Miller's Hardware
G. P. Greenhalgh
J. M. H. Clagett
Springfield
Capt
William B. Clagett
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Camp
A. P. Hill
Shelby Timberlake, Jr
Williams College
Williams, Mass
Marine Base
Quantico
Woman's Club
Grace Episcopal Church
Rose MacDonald
State Board of Education
Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Miss MacDonald
Buck
John D. Richardson
Woman's Club of
Arthur Krock
Limestone
Clarke
Robert
William Blair
Alfred Granger
Krock
Col
William A. Donovan
David Donovan
Chapel Hill
Robert E. Lee Lewis
Avon-by-the-sea, N. J
Edwins. Lewis
Lorenzo
Stock Market Report
Northern
Pine Motor CO
S. Braddock
Cecit Sip
Winchester, Vas
Ties E. L. Dick
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Haldeman’s
Haldeman's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!