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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
7
The Priorities Division of the Office of Production Management added about 40 items to its critical list, bringing total to roughly 300. Borax and boric acid join the list for the first time and are under full priority control as shortages loom across defense related industries and consumer markets.
The narrative recalls a flood that washed away about half the houses in the area. Families, white and Black, endured hours in trees as water rose rapidly. Hugh Martin and his wife awoke with a water fear and saved their children by getting them into trees. Jesse Walls swam after tying down his car to escape rising waters. W Graham Webb Jr saw his home go under within half an hour and credits others with saving lives.
An excerpt discusses the Hess incident and its parallels to Hitler, noting the unlikely chances of Hess landing in England and influencing officials. The text references an account titled Flying Visit and mentions the Handley Library lending the book.
The Army resumes work at the plant with 11 500 workers, piecemeal shifts, and government payroll. Lieut Col Branshaw promises return transport for night workers and army guards patrol nearby homes while Steinmetz runs production and aims to fly ships today.
Invitations were sent to the Eagles with Cham phiets and other taiing to W. included pamphlets in Manchester.
An invitation from the Chamber of Commerce and Shenandoah Valley poultrymen announces the Virginia annual convention to be held November 6 and 7. An eggs exhibit will be housed in the small dining room serving as convention headquarters.
Stephens City students across grades 1 to 11 are listed for no absences or tardies during the year. The long roster names pupils by grade and marks Red or Gold achievement for many through grade 11.
Axis warplanes assault Cyprus for 48 hours as Britain braces for a possible second Crete invasion. Churchill faces Parliament over war reverses, rejecting an empire war cabinet. Japan-Dutch tensions rise as Cyprus blitz reports surface. British and Free French threaten Damascus and Beirut amid Middle East invasion. Ambassador reports the Robin Moor sunk with 11 survivors. 27 crew and 8 passengers missing. Osorio tows 11 survivors. Maritime Commission notes no munitions on board.
Market quotations from Baltimore and Chicago show varied activity. Cattle and calves trade mixed with feeders and sows uneven, hogs steady to higher on heavier weights, sheep and lambs steady to softer, with notable price ranges across sizes and classes. Terrain reflects national livestock pricing with regional differences in demand and packing house activity.
The ABC store in Winchester remained open despite an unofficial election held by the Lord Fairfax Conservation District. Officials said they were not notified to close, and Commonwealth's Attorney W Earle Edwards called the election semi official and not a normal election. Light afternoon voting observed with candidates Hershman Whitacre Lillard Wright and Bageant noted.
Future and cash wheat quotes show limited demand and Kansas City weakness. Chicago cash prices list No. 3 wheat around 1.02, weevily No. 2 hard near 1.02, corn around 72 to 74 cents, with various No. grade levels and regional prices including Baltimore and Winchester reports.
The market advanced about 3 points with heavy volume near 800 000 shares as investors weighed defense policy impact. Leaders included Am. Can Bethlehem Chrysler Genl Elec U S Steel and Sears with mixed brokerage opinions on the bullish tone.
An extended forecast from Washington notes showers arriving Wednesday or Wednesday night across the Middle Atlantic States. Expect moderate totals in the interior and heavier rain in the coast, with slightly below normal temperatures for the next day or two. Warmer conditions expected Thursday night into Friday, followed by a cooler week.
Funeral services for Lula Cooper 56 died Sunday at her niece Mrs O S Morris home in Washington were held this afternoon at St John s Lutheran Church west of Mount Williams with Rev EF B Smith officiating. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. A native of this county she had lived in Los Angeles for 20 years where she was connected with the Income Tax Department of the federal government.
Panama City Panama June 10 United States Army plane with seven aboard missing since yesterday afternoon. Officials say the bomber was lost while searching for another plane an observation craft with three occupants not heard from since Sunday evening.
German bombers raided Haifa the oil pipeline port of Palestine last night according to DNB the official German news agency report.
Prairee fruit growers from Shenandoah Valley and nearby West Virginia and Maryland will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock to discuss the wage hour measure. The session will be held at the Handley Library.
The Potomac Flood Control Survey under A. L. Richey is practically finished and personnel are reassigned. Richey will be in Winchester periodically for several weeks and will reside at 1731 Valley avenue indefinitely.
Tranberge pate Ss with Feld Artilery has long served in the Regular Army or National Guard since 1904. He saw duty on the Mexican border and held the rank of captain during World War I, embracing military life through decades of service.
In a heated Commons session Churchill defends his approach as Hore-Belisha condemns air failures and calls for a stronger air force and no Crete setback. Hore-Belisha faults production and warns only greater vigor and imagination can secure victory.
The report lists June receipts at 27.3 million and expenditures at 59.0 million, with gross debt near 48.476 billion and a daily increase of about 3.41 million. It also notes odds against holding two perfect cribbage hands as 813175 to one.
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