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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star lists post office entry in Winchester Virginia as second class matter and cites P.O. Order 19687. It notes delivery delays should be advised to the office and lists advertising deadlines and transient rates per inch with Psalm 73.28 quoted.
German forces in Europe total about five million with 195 divisions on the Eastern Front and large contingents in France Italy and the Balkans. Allied bombing seeks to disrupt munitions plants as planners weigh future totals and vulnerabilities.
The article weighs global war news from Europe against China where Japan presses Changsha in Hunan. It notes Changsha as a repeated target and warns that its fall could disrupt China’s food supply from the Rice Bowl. It stresses caution for Allied planners amid uncertain front reports.
The piece notes Allied advances in India Burma fronts, Kohima, Imphal, and Stilwell’s airfield, while monsoon hamstrings operations. It argues Chinese perseverance may endure despite seven years of struggle and signals Europe’s shift toward pressuring Germany as a path to eventual Allied focus on Japan.
The piece notes Japan's Tokyo statement proposing to confiscate and destroy the American fleet as a peace condition. It argues the United States navy is praised despite implied harm and questions why Japan does not bring its own fleet to fight if destruction is so desired.
An old Hindu rule has a husband eating first while the wife serves him. The writer notes Western soldiers in India may bring such practices home, predicting friction in American households upon their return. The piece questions cultural impact and household norms.
Henry Ford argues that the United States and the world require more industry to preserve political and economic freedom. He warns against an industrial treadmill that could consume leisure and culture, contrasting with ancient Athens which valued thought, beauty, and the best type of people over perpetual gadget-making.
A reader’s trivia list asks seven questions on law, history, and civics. Topics include federal prosecutors in a mass sedition case, Baltic states in the USSR, sit versus set, France’s last president, the Preakness location, a Revolutionary War battle order, citizenship law, Fort Knox, the U S gold depository, and New Zealand’s capital.
Local brief notes a small disturbance or snort incident reported in the Evenize Star Daily. No injuries listed. Police respond, scene secured, no further details provided. Community reaction mixed as residents discuss the event.
The Middletown High School baseball team captured the 1944 Frederick Clark Baseball League trophy donated by the Winchester Evening Star. The squad posted 11 wins and one loss, defeated the All-Stars in the post season, and featured pitcher Pat O Leary with a no hitter and an undefeated season. Coach H Dennis Hoover led the team.
A devastating storm and fierce lightning wounded several and damaged numerous barns as 2.18 inches of rain drenched Clarke and Frederick counties. Senator Byrd criticizes North Carolinians for gas use in Virginia. Local events include a Winchester Studio piano recital at the George Washington Hotel and honors for Dr Ralph Snapp by Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Jack McAboy elected Virginia F F A president. Shenandoah Boy Scouts sign up for the Worlds Fair.
Kinpriflis a handsome gray gelding from Llangollen Farms wins the championship at the Up perville Colt and Horse Show. Llangollen horses take blues seven reds and two yellows. Edwin Estes Jr local carrier for a Washington paper gains notoriety as Carrier Sherlock for recovering stolen bicycles of colleagues.
Henry S. Baker Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Henry S Baker wins Hampden Sydney freshman scholarship for highest class average, marking the fourth scholarship Mr Baker has won. Mrs W A Baker seeks a good cook. Mrs Ann Holmes Tucker McGuire wife of Dr William P McGuire dies after months of illness.
Forty years ago a devastating blaze consumed the Virginia Woolen Mill leaving an estimated $55,000 to $60,000 in damage. Insurance covered $40,000 as the fire spread quickly due to low water pressure. Miss Annie D Williams and Miss Annie D Beverley departed to attend the finals at V M I with their mothers.
Fortified with efficiency, Co. E. Taylor and Company purchased a new bread wagon marking progress for the local bakery fleet.
The clerk's office records recent appraisements for deceased individuals. Ella Boyce values total 6404 with three named appraisers. Kenneth Petrie valued at 608.07. Annie M Lemley lists 3385.75 personal property and 5500 real estate with three appraisers. Mollie D Adam totals 11819 personal and 2000 real estate. C W Tharpe valued at 1288.50 with three appraisers.
The last will of Maggie E Parish, deceased, admitted to probate in Frederick Circuit Court. Beulah Singleton named sole beneficiary. Mrs Shingleton also qualified as executrix with a 6000 dollar bond. Appraisers listed: A B Solenberger E P Bean John Ward Brandel Larrick and Harrison Foreman.
The Winchester Park nine, fresh from a 10-2 win over the Front Royal All-Stars, hosts the Hagerstown Indians this Sunday in Winchester. Park expected to field Brumbaugh or Mentzer as pitcher with Kel ler catching. Franklin Anderson to call balls and strikes.
The Winchester White Sox will play Leesburg Sunday at Leesburg in an announced matchup by manager Sam En sogna. They have shown steady improvement, last week beating a Front Royal Remount Depot soldier nine 19 to 6. Players traveling are to meet at 1 pm at 139 S Loudoun Street. those with cars should provide transportation.
Judge Burr P. Harrison granted several divorce decrees. Arthur Le Brewer deserts Mamie O. Brewer. Clara V. Whitacre receives absolute divorce from Leslie G. Whitacre with Clara Pugh surname restored. Dwight L. Funkhouser granted full divorce from Lucy Strawderman Funkhouser. Lula May Fahnestock granted absolute divorce from Henry Garrett Pahnestock. Ida M. Morris vs Lehring R. Morris final decree issued for desertion.
Sallie G. Robinson's will names executors Ray Robinson Sr and Clarence J Robinson. Bond set at 180000. Proved by J H Yost and S D McFadden, recorded in Frederick Circuit Court. Specific bequests include 4000 to Mamie S Robinson, 1000 each to Helen Gertrude Mary Gail Cather James Kenneth Ray Robinson Jr, 100 to Jennie Nellie Flowers, car to Mable Cather, farming equipment to Clarence, 200 to Hopewell Cemetery trustees, with remainder split among four children. Appraisers listed as H M Bond J H Yost C L Nicodemus E P Bean and Joseph Jolliffe.
Va Woolen strengthened its hold on first place by defeating National Fruit 3 to 1 as Clevenger pitched seven seasons of experience for the Woolen team. National Fruit collected four hits and finally unlocked their offense in the sixth inning but could not overcome the early two run and one run innings. Meanwhile U S Engineers beat JET 8 to 6 to pull into a tie for second with South End Fire Company, which had a bye.
Earl L. Douglass argues the Bible sets a D Day and H Hour for the end times. The piece frames history as purposeful and in God’s hands, urging spiritual preparation and readiness for Christ’s return.
A small unidentified dog bit Billy Kern son of Wilber Kern at 103 East Lane. The injury to his left ankle required medical treatment. Police filed a report and are working to identify the dog and owner.
Nora Haight’s illness and Jim Haight’s maudlin withdrawal drive a town’s gossip mill as Roberta Roberts and Nora’s supporters press for justice. Nora’s Valentine crisis signals fragile recovery while Chief Dakin and Carter Bradford arrive to press Jim toward a public defense in a tense domestic drama.
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