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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
4
Holding pattern of war in Italy translated into final defeat stance
The article argues that holding actions in Italy show the war will not end in stalemate as Allies buildup and push Germans from all fronts. It cites Napoleon era and Russian front history, noting Germans failed to secure impregnable lines and will retreat as Allied power grows toward Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
el Alamein
Italy
Europe
Berlin
Vitamins Driving Eight Major League Teams to Boost Players
Eight major league teams plan to feed players vitamin pellets similar to Army formula as a boost for the rest of the season. The effort follows Saint Louis Cardinals manager Sam Breadon who used vitamins since 1942 and credited for pennant runs in 1942 and 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Sam Breadon
Saint Louis
True Freedom Depends on Willpower and Inner Discipline
Essay discusses freedom as inner self-control rather than external license. It argues true freedom means doing what one ought to do, not what one wants, and cites Socrates St. Paul and John Bunyan who endured prison. Ends with the thought that willpower determines true liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrates
St. Paul
John Bunyan
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Turn Page 2
A list of ten quiz questions spans ambassadors to Soviet Russia boxing rules Gaelic Ireland headquarters of a French National Liberation group Alabama battleship tonnage money orders Panama canal origins Panama hat source Iraq Persia false true and a famous American ship commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Marquis of Queensbury
Ireland
French Committee of National Liberation
U. S
Alabama
Panama Canal
United States
Panama
Iraq
Persia
Isaac Huff
Kiwanis Passes Resolutions Over Mrs George F Miller
The Winchester Kiwanis Club adopted resolutions of respect for Mrs. George F. Miller born Virginia Seal. She died in a recent fatal accident and was a beloved former florist shop employee and Kiwanian. The funeral drew a large crowd and many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Miller
Virginia Seal
Robinson Plant At Charles Town Being Enlarged
Charles Town West Virginia June 9 Construction is under way to enlarge the C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant in Rawson. The height will increase by two stories giving five story storage space for 200 000 bushel baskets. Existing capacity is 140 000 baskets. Wartime needs boost egg and lard conservation and shipments. Haefer Brothers of Chambersburg PA hold the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haefer Brothers
Chambersburg
Virginia proposes open season on Blue Ridge squirrels
A 1944 proposal authorized by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries calls for an open squirrel season in numerous Virginia counties from October 1 to November 20 and December 1 to January 5 with a bag limit of six per day and 75 per season, excluding National Forest areas west of the Blue Ridge. The commission will meet again in Richmond on June 23 to act on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Mountains
Richmond
Virginia
Alleghany
Augusta
Bath
Bland
Botetourt
Buchanan
Carroll
Clarke
Craig
Dickenson
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
WM. S. Snow
Blue Ridge
Nansemond
Norfolk
Prin¢tess Ae
Proposal to Fix Fox Trapping Season in 1942 Amendment
A proposal to set fox trapping season from November 15 to January 31 with exceptions for Albemarle Buchanan Frederick and Nelson counties. It would ban steel traps except on land by owners and household members or others with landowner permission. Regulations conflicting with the October 16 1942 bear trap rule would be rescinded. Game and Inland Fisheries WM S Snow, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Albemarle
Buchanan
Frederick
Nelson
Nansemen
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
WM. S. Snow
Nansemond
Proposal on trapping with steel traps meeting notice
Formal proposal on trapping with steel traps dated May 26 1944. A further meeting is set for Richmond Virginia June 23 1944 to act on the proposal. The plan allows traps with steel except when set on land by the owner in Nansemond Norfolk and Princess Anne counties.
Richmond considers open season for raccoons opossum and mink
A proposal to fix an open season for hunting raccoons opossum and mink was offered in Richmond Virginia. The plan calls for hunting from October 15 to January 31 with a bag limit of 3 raccoons per day and 20 per season for an individual or organized hunt, excluding National Forest areas. Regulations conflicting with this proposal would be rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
National
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
WM. S. Snow
Open Season Proposed for Pheasants with Bag Limits
A proposal sets an open season for pheasants from November 20 to January 20 east of the Blue Ridge and November 20 to January 5 west of the Blue Ridge. The bag limit is four a day and twenty per season, with WM. S. Snow as chairman.
Bear hunting season proposal listed for state counties
A 1944 proposal sets bear season dates, proposing November 20 to January 8 for most counties while Nansemond Norfolk and Princess Anne are exempt. The plan would fix the hunting period across counties and align with existing forest regulations. Chairman.
Front Royal All Stars Set to Meet Winchester Park Sunday
Front Royal All Stars, coming off a 9-7 loss to Navy Recruiting, prepare for a Sunday game against Winchester Park here. The lineup features Gregory Bergey Goodwin Long Almarode Ring Casarotti and Neuhaus, with Brumbaugh or Mentzer likely on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Navy
Nine
Washington
Winchester Park
Gregory
Bergey
Goodwin
Long
Almarode
Ring
Ernest Casarotti
Neuhaus
First Half Schedule Announced for City Softball League
After a postponement the city softball loop opens Monday at two diamonds with six teams led by National Fruit and South End Fire Co. O Sullivan faces Virginia Woolen at Rouss Park as the schedule runs Monday to Wednesday with games at 6 30 p m through July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
City Softball League
National Fruit
South End Fire Company
Fair Grounds
O'Sullivan
Virginia Woolen
Rouss Park
Bill Jones
Lewis Renner
George Weldon
Howard Hart
Paul Ayres
U. S
James E. Czel
Reuss
Fair Ground
South End Fire Co
Virginia Woolen Co
Junior Board of Trade
U. S. Engineers
O’sullivan
U. S. Engineres
U.S. Engineers
U.S
Diamonds
White Sox To Play Remount Here On Sunday
The Winchester White Sox defeated Handley High School last week and will host the Front Royal Remount on Sunday at 2.30 at the Fair Grounds diamond. Manager Sam Ensogna said Spaid will likely start on the mound for the locals. The soldiers have appeared in Winchester earlier this season, losing to the Park team. Players are asked to report at the diamond tonight for practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Community Notes From Capon Bridge and Surroundings
Capon Bridge June 9. Mr and Mrs Kenzil Sirbaugh and children visited Charles Cross in Springfield West Virginia. Linda Whitacre of Winchester visits grandmother Ada Gill. Belmont McDonald stationed at Great Lakes Illinois spending furlough with family. Ruth Eaton ill at home. Pvt James Webester landed safely in Australia. June Wolford visited parents Ray and June Wolford. Amanda Whitacre died at home of her son Floyd Whitacre death due to complications. Services by Rev S J Goode at Ebenezer Disciples Church. Interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
Kenzil Sirbaugh
Charles Cross
Springfield
W. Va
Linda Whitacre
Winchester
Ada Gill
Belmont McDonald
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Ruth Eaton
Charles Shoemaker
James Webester
Australia
June Wolford
Ray Wolford
Amanda Whitacre
Floyd Whitacre
Ebenezer Disciples Church
S. J. Goode
Help Smash The 7th Column Ek A Dade Rate Wh Peak
Help Smash reports a peak in the seventh column with ek a dade rate, noting a rise in the data column and urging action to address the rate spike during the period analyzed.
War Bond Dance Tickets Go On Sale At Armory Event
Tickets priced at 2.20 per couple go on sale for a War Bond dance at Winchester Armory next Wednesday Flag Day. The event features a Navy School of Music band, servicemen guests from Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg and Front Royal Remount Depot, and a pledge to buy War Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Front Royal Remount
U.S. Navy School of Music
Washington
H. C. Sheetz and Son
Miller's Drug Store
People’s Drug Store
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Molden’s
D Day Prayer Service At Mt Carmel Baptist Church
A large crowd attended the D Day prayer service Tuesday evening at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. The program included opening hymn What A Friend We Have in Jesus scripture reading by Emma P. Robinson readings by Mary Cook Lorraine Cook Emma P. Robinson and closing hymn Trust and Obey led by Charles Reed with several prayers and hymns throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Jesus
Emma P. Robinson
Mary Cook
Lorraine Cook
Charles Reed
Siler and Brush Creek Campers Visit Area
Brush Creek Siler Virginia notes Galbreath and Beach from near Washington DC camping at Siler. A cloudburst caused field damage but no hail reported. Local residents A E Dunlap recovering from lumbago while Naomi Collins cares for a sister with measles. Memorial and baccalaureate services attended by Whitacre and Mauzy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siler
A. V. Dailey, Jr
Brown
Nora Whitacre
Ruth Mauzy
Betty Lee
Blythe Mauzy
Joseph Hovermale
Whitacre
Gainesboro
Harry O. Kerns
Ruth
John W. Dunlap
Baltimore Market Report Shows Stable Prices Across Livestock
June market notes from Baltimore and Chicago report steady to unchanged quotes for apples poultry butter eggs and beef and pork at midweek levels. Cattle calves hogs and sheep offer mixed but largely steady trade with top hogs 14.30 per cwt and spring lambs 15.75 to 16.75 as buyers remain active in select classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago
Colorado
Grain futures edge lower as crop report eyed
Chicago traders awaited the government crop report due this afternoon with sentiment turning bearish at the open. Futures were down across the board with July wheat at 1.59 1 2, oats around 0.73 7 8, rye near 1.04 7 8, and barley Sept 1.10 1 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nazis Ban Motor Traffic In French Departments
The Vichy radio issued a ban on motor traffic starting at 3 p.m. in Haute-Loire Cantal Allier and Puy de D ame. Anyone found in a motor vehicle in these southern France departments would be shot on sight with areas extending west of the Rhone from Marseille toward the Normandy front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vichy Radio
Haute-Loire
Cantal
Allier
Puy-De-Dame
France
Rhone River
Marseille
Normandy Battle Area
Stock Market Report Finds Modest Gains Amid War-Warned Caution
New York traders note selective demand for low priced motors and solid stocks with good ratings. Earnings and dividends help, but investors hold back due to official warnings on over optimism and war loan drive. Volume rises on sub ten dollar issues. rails oils and select names lead while others decline. Major movers include General Electric A, Packard, Atlantic Coast Line, Delaware & Hudson, Texas Co, Sinclair Oil, General Motors, Boeing. Names like Willys Overland, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Deere, Montgomery Ward, Woolworth, Du Pont, and U S Rubber show selling pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Gas & Electric
Packard
Atlantic Coast Line
Delaware & Hudson Texas Co
Sinclair Oil
General Motors
Boeing
Willys - Overland
Bethlehre
Chrysler
Deere
Montgo
Local Dispatches From Chambersville As Soldiers Return
Pfc John Clowser will travel to Camp McCain Mississippi Saturday after a ten day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs J Walter Clowser. Lorene Hite of Bloom visited last week. Mrs John Hoover spent Tuesday with her mother in Winchester. Mrs Luther Hamilton and daughter returned to Washington after weeks at home here. Mrs Morman Swartz and Tweet of Hagerstown Md spent weekend with former sisters Mrs Walter Clowser Edward Clowser and sister Lillian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
John Clowser
Camp McCain
Satur
J. Walter Clowser
Lorene Hite
Bloom
Paul Kern
John Hoover
E. Smith
Winchester
Luther Hamilton
Ghter
Waington
Morman Swartz
Hagerstown
Forme
Walter Clowser
Edward Clowser
Llian
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Evening Star
H. F. Byrd, JR
P.O D
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester Va
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
44Th St
Press A Audit Bureau of Circulation
Es Singh
Sost
Hitler
Maginot
Earl L. Douglass
D. D
I. Q
Clarke County
Snow
Scotts
R.J. Scott
Sazep
Ain G
Switzerland
Rapp
Front Royal ‘All-Stars
All-Stars
Middletown
Williamsport
Brumbaugh
Mentzer
Sandy Baker
Nation Fruit
South End Pire Co
White Sox
Mt. Carmel
Brush Creek
Stock Market Report
Evenice Star Daily
McCormick
Epics
California
Florida
Valencia
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