Mrs Johnson to Lead New Nurse Aide Class in Winchester
Betty Riley of the Winchester Red Cross coordinates with the Office of Civilian Defense to offer an 80 hour Nurse Aide training starting June 15 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The program trains aides for hospital and clinic duties with practical work at Winchester Memorial Hospital. volunteers aged 18 to 50 may apply at the Red Cross office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Riley
Winchester Red Cross
Office of Civilian Defense
Riley
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Red Cross
Johnson
Handley Library Adopts Summer Closing Hours
Handley Library switches to a summer schedule starting Monday June 15 through Labor Day. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 30 p m each day, replacing the previous 9 p.m. closing time as announced by librarian C Vernon Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
C. Vernon Eddy
William and Mary honors and a new chancellor named
Admiral King praised the College of William and Mary as a symbol of freedom and education for liberty. The college conferred LL D degrees on Homer L. Ferguson George Preston Coleman and Robert De Blois Calkins as part of a ceremony marking leadership transition and continued history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chan
Homer L. Ferguson
New News Ef Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
George Preston Coleman
Williamsburg
Robert de Blois Calkins
School of Business
Columbia University
Admiral King
College
William and Mary
Virginia
College of William and Mary
Rulings Affect White Collar Overtime Claims
The Supreme Court upheld government overpay rules for overtime for white collar workers. Justice Reed led an 8 to 1 ruling against Overnight Motor Transportation, ruling overtime due at time and a half when contract lacks a fixed wage. Justice Byrnes led a 5 to 4 ruling in favor of A H Belo Corp basing overtime on contracted hourly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Reed
Overnight Motor Transportation Company, Inc
Baltimore
Justice Byrnes
A. H. Belo Corporation
Dallas
Tex
Morning News
WFAA
Calvin Martin dies. longtime church leader and Mason
Calvin Martin a Loudoun Street Presbyterian elder and active church member died aged 61. He served the Christian Endeavor Society attended annual massenmtta conventions and the international 1934 Christian Endeavor gathering in Budapest. He was a member of Hiram Lodge No. 21 and a Rouss Fire Company volunteer. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2:30 with Masonic rites at Mount Hebron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Massanetta
Budapest
Masonic Order
Hiram Lodge No. 21
Rouss Fire Company
Pennsylvania
John W
Anna McKee Martin
Chambersburg
Gertrude Jenkins
Paul L. Massey
Winchester
J. W. Thompson
Martinsburg
Albert E. Martin
Harrisburg
George Martin
Presbyterian Church
Ronald S. Wilson
Robert A. Whitten
Congregational Christian Church
Mount Hebron
Burton Ritter
William Wagner
R. Bruce Slonaker
Henry Moling, Jr
Pred S. Boyd
Jack Keller
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list responses: 1 President of Peru 2 Joseph Stalin 3 Great Britain 4 Tannarine 5 Mace 6 True 7 Arabia 8 Francis Thompson 9 Donizetti 10 A year and a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Joseph Stalin
Great Britain
Tannarine
Mace
True
Arabia
Francis Thompson
Donizetti
Handley High School chooses Rev. A. M. Field for baccalaureate
The Rev. Arthur M. Field Jr. the first Handley High School alumnus to speak at the graduation rites delivered the sermon in Handley auditorium amid rain and a large crowd. Church leaders including Rev. S. I. Flickinger presided and others read scripture led by Rev. L. G. Bridgers and offered prayers. The service featured an invocation, responsive reading, a choir directed by Miss Gwendolyn Haynes, and a benediction by Rev. R. B. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field, Jr
Handley High School
Handley Auditorium
I. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Mr. Field
Field
Knoxville
L. G. Bridgers
United Brethren Church
Flickinger
Nathan Williamson
Church of Christ
Ronald Wilson
Presbyterian Church
R. B. Nelson
Gwendolyn Haynes
A Capella
Bankers Weigh Legal Holidays During War Effort
Roanoke Va June 8 Old Dominion bankers debated a Virginia Bankers Association proposal to limit observed holidays to six each year of the war. Banks would close on New Year Memorial Labor Thanksgiving Independence and Christmas. Individual banks would decide closings for Armistice Columbus days and the birthdays of Washington Jefferson Lee and Davis. G C McCall of Norton was elected president, replacing G Franklin Lenz of Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Old Dominion
Virginia Bankers‘ Association
Washington
Jefferson, Lee
Davis
G. C. McCall of
Norton
Association
G. Franklin Lenz
Newporr News
Lochner to Speak at University of Virginia
Louis P. Lochner chief of AP Berlin bureau since 1928 will address the University of Virginia institute of public affairs on Inside Germany Friday night July 10. Lochner returned to the United States last week after being interned in Germany since December and will interrupt his vacation in Illinois to attend the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Berlin
University of Virginia
Institute of Public Affairs
Germany
Lochner
United States
Illinois
Motorists Need Supplemental Allowances
Motorists must satisfy local rationing boards that car use is essential for business, have formed transportation pools of at least four people, or show no alternative means to reach work.
Nimitz reports Midway victory with Japanese losses
Nimitz’s communique celebrates the decisive Midway repulse and the retreat of Japanese forces. The admiral notes multiple carrier losses and damage to enemy ships while describing quiet Hawaiian waters and continued submarine activity. The text marks a turning point six months after Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Nimitz
Hawaiian
Japan
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Curb Market Revived in Winchester During Wartime
Winchester plans a curb market in 1942 to help farmers sell vegetables and fruit amid World War II. Grover Schlack chairs the Market Committee and will announce opening day. The city council approved use of Kent Street parking for the farmers market, distinct from the Home Demonstration Club market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Grover Schlack
Victory Gardens
Walker Bond
Frederick County Agricultural Board
Elizabeth Sprouse
Frederick County
Walter Adams, Sr
Gainesboro
Fred Stine
Lovett
Stephen City
Alvin Pennypacker
Winchester Garden Clubs
Kent Street
Home
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Wheat No 2 red winter spot domestic 1.16 1 2 June 1.16 1 2 Corn 95 98 Winchester Market Wheat 1 11 per bushel Corn 90 cents per bushel Prices based on deliveries at mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Russian Front Battles See Lively Scout Activity
The report notes ongoing scouting across the long Russian front with both sides watching for a major offensive. It also cites the Red Air Force claims of destroying 43 German planes and damaging 17 to 20 others in raids aimed at German air bases in the far north to disrupt Arctic supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lively
Red Air Force
Russia
Arctic
United States
Britain
Du Pont Paint Styling Guide Lets You Try New Colors
The guide offers 9 by 12 color sheets to preview shades on room overlays. Compare cool green soft grey and rose tones to visualize interiors before buying any paint. Exterior color schemes are also planned with no guesswork, inviting you to drop in and explore today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Pont
Miners Back Murray in Likely UMW Showdown
R J Thomas president of the CIO United Automobile Workers told the union executive board in Baltimore that he believed the United Mine Workers would support Philip Murray over John L Lewis if a confrontation arose. He said Murray had full U A W backing and that mine workers would rally behind him, noting the CIO estimated 560 168 dues paying mine workers as the largest U M W membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
R. J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers
Thomas
Co. I. O
Steel Workers
Mine Workers
France and Dutch warned of growing war theater risk
A BBC broadcast warns that coastal France and Netherlands regions may become prime war zones as RAF raids increase. It cites civilian danger from active operations and urges Frenchmen to evacuate early, noting Germans may hinder departures and avoiding late action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
St. Nazaire
Schmeling to Defend European Title in September Bout
Max Schmeling, former world heavyweight champion, will defend his European title against German delegate Walter Neusel, announced by the European pugilists association. Vittorio Mussone, premier’s son, was named chairman. This will be Schmeling’s first bout since Crete where he fought as a parachute soldier and was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Max Schmeling
Walter Neusel
Association of European Professional Pugilists
Vittorio Musso
Selec
Schmeling
Crete
Two Generals Among Nazi Prisoners
Ottawa report says two German generals among roughly 200 officers and thousands of men captured across the Atlantic have been sent to Canadian prison camps in the last two weeks. Dispatches note Maj. Gen. Arthur Schmidt and General Ravenstein. Schmidt once commanded Bardia and Ravenstein led an Libyan armored division. Prisoners traveled on a large British merchant ship and were landed in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Atlantic
Defense
J. L. Ralston
Union of South Africa
Arthur Schmidt
Ravenstein
Schmidt
Bardia
von Ravenstein
Libya
Britain
United States
Reckoning Bombed and Sunk as U S RAF Air Power Claims Victory
A returning general says he did not fly to London to defend, boasting large air losses for Japan in air and ground combat. He warns the next six months will decide victory or defeat, calling raids on Cologne and Essen only starters. U S and RAF air forces are described as a united team in the skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Cologne
Essen
U. S
Axis
Heydrich Body Arrives Berlin For State Funeral
The body of Reinhard Heydrich, assassinated protector of Bohemia Moravia, arrived in Berlin from Anhalter station. A motor escort and blackshirt guard accompanied the procession to Prince Albert Palace, with a state funeral ordered by the Fuehrer to be held at Adolf Hitler's Reich Chancellery tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Heydrich
Bohemia-Mo-ravia
Anhalter Station
Prince Albercht Palace
Wilhelmstrasse
Adolf Hitler
Reich Chancellery
Fuehrer
Three Army Fliers Die In Fort Benning Bomb Blast
Three Army airmen were killed at Fort Benning Georgia when bombs dropped during bombing practice struck an aircraft. Captain Morris Pelham of Anniston Alabama, Lieutenant Raymond Manley of Brooklyn New York and Corporal Ray Ro were among the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benning
Russell J. Hammargren
Atlanta
Morris Pelham
Anniston
Ala
Raymond Manley
Brooklyn
Ray Ro
Virginians Among Flying Cadets
Five Virginians were among 378 newly appointed aviation cadets reporting to Pensacola Florida and Corpus Christi Texas Naval Air Stations for advanced flight training. The Virginians named include Howard Kenneth Hoover Arlington John Woodruff Rankin Charlottesville Meade Osborne Bradshaw Waverly and Ralph Edwin Smith Falls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Pensacola
Fla
Corpus Christi
Tex
Naval Air Stations
Cece
Howard Kenneth Hoover
Arlington
John Woodruff Rankin
Charlottesville
Meade Osborne Bradshaw
Waverly
Ralph Edwin Smith
Falls Church
Cook's Service Station seeks beer wine license
Notice that James B. Cook on Rt. 50 plans to appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on June 16 1942 to apply for a license to retail beer and wine over 3.2 percent for COOKS SERVICE STATION and for consumption on and off premises by 2 percent Mr W Boyce Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Cook
James B. Cook
Prop
Winchester bid call for water supply lines and pumping station
Sealed bids for about ten thousand feet of 10 inch water supply lines a pumping station and spring development for Winchester Virginia must be received by the City Manager at Rouss City Hall by 2 PM Eastern War Time on June 10 1942 and opened publicly. Bid forms contracts plans and bonds available at City Hall and Alexander Potter Associates New York with 15 deposit refundable on return. The Common Council may waive informalities or reject bids. Bidders must include 5 percent security and cannot withdraw for 30 days after opening. Postponed to June 17 1942 due to WPB priority rating issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Rouss City Hall
Alexander Potter Associates
Church Street
New York
N. Y
Common Council
S. Lee Grant
WPB
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Reeve
Lydia E. Pinkham
Calvin Martin
U.S. C
America
United Service Organizations, Inc
John L. Glaize
Treas
United Food Stores
B. W. Sargent Fair Play
Eagle's Meat Market
Riley’s Market
Brown's
Mki
Larrick
Harris & Co.Cash & Carry Gro
Ramsburg’s
Cameron & Piccadilly
Loudoun St
Loudoun
Valley Avenue
Braddock St
Cameron St
National Ave
Piccadilly St
Berryville
Rev
A. M. Field
Handley Grads
Dr. Flickinger
Ministers of City
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Cameron Street
Kerch
Crimea
Caucasus
Sevastopol
Black Sea
John W. Rosenberger and Co
R.A.F
Teel
Wansmone
Stokely
Welch
Nanaia
TIRES
Clarke County
Jones Funeral Home
Clendening Danly
Valley Pride
All United Food Stores
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