Mrs. Myrtle Boyd Dies at Clarke County Home
Mrs Myrtle Lee Boyd died at her Myers Farm home near Graylord Clarke County on Sunday at 9 am after long illness. Survived by husband Robert J. Boyd and six grandchildren and children in West Virginia Maryland and Virginia. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from the family home with Rev George S Lightner officiating. burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lee Boyd
Robert J. Boyd
Myers
Clarke County
Graylord
R. J. Boyd
Clarence Catlette
Palmer Boyd
Charles Town
W. Va
Grace Andrews
Martinsburg
Calvin Boyd
Gaylord
Shirley
Mary Boyd
Howard F. James Willa
Jerry M. Joshua
Herbert G
Otha V. Hough
Edward Royston
Don. B. Neer
Hagerstown
G. W. Garder
Warren County
George S. Lightner
Berryville Methodist Church
Green Hill Cemetrey
Berryville
Polish Home Army Urged to Join Anti Soviet Bloc
A directive urges inclusion of the Polish home army in the anti Soviet bloc and use of its material. Representatives of foreign missions, Soviet and foreign correspondents, and others with passes attend the military collegium of the supreme court of the USSR at Dom Suyozoy in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Supreme Court of the
Dom Suyozoy
Jap Garrison Cut In Two Segments
The article reports ongoing combat with Japanese forces split into two segments. U S ground losses tally 5 332 killed or missing and 21 343 wounded as of May 24. Marines of the Sixth Division advance against the split garrison near Mezado and Kunishi ridge on the southern front.
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Croku
Mezado Town
Kunishi Ridge
Yaeju
Answers to the Daily Quiz and Key Facts
Answers list includes Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander. Quiz solutions cover methods of cooking on a gridiron over coals or on a rack under flame. Cities named are Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis. Other items reference lighter Sinio Japanese war Asuncion husband and wife recognition by states Tripoli and El Alamein.
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Sir Harold Alexander
Boston
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Tripoli
el Alamein
If We'll Buy The Bonds They'll Drop The Bombs
A political cartoon caption argues that funding bonds leads to continued military aggression. The piece suggests a link between public debt instruments and nuclear or conventional weaponry, critiquing fiscal policy as a trigger for warfare.
Ration Calendar Details Stamp Validity and Limits
The Associated Press reports ration schedules: book four red stamps E2 through J2 valid through June 30. K2 through P2 through July 31. Q2 through U2 through Aug. 31. V2 through Z2 through Sept. 30. Processed foods blue stamps N2 through S82 valid through Aug. 31 and Dl through Hl through Sept. 30. Sugar stamp 36 valid for five pounds through Aug. 31 with next stamp Sept. 1. Shoes book three airplane stamps 1 2 and 3 valid indefinitely with new stamp Aug. 1. Gasoline 15A four gallons through June 21. 16A six gallons from June 22. B6 B7 C6 C7 five gallons each. C6 expires June 30. Ration boards accepting increased BrA applications.
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Associated Press
OPA
IOOF To Entertain Old Timers Tonight in Madison
The Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F entertainment committee plans a program after the regular meeting. W Erle Edwards will chair the program and a veteran from overseas will speak on his experiences. The meeting is open to the public and begins about 8:30.
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Madison Lodge No. 6
W. Erle Edwards
Eisenhower Homecoming Draws Grand Washington Welcome
General Eisenhower returns to the United States amid a hero’s welcome. Marshal and crowds greet him at the airport as plans unfold for a policy briefing with President Truman. Events include a parade route to the Capitol and a White House meeting with Truman.
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U. S
Germany
Eisenhower
United States Control Group
Washington
George C. Marshall
Army
National Airport
Potomac
Pentagon
War Stimson
Constitution Avenue
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Dr Cameron Elected President Of Clarke County Chamber
Dr W D Cameron of Berryville was elected president of the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at a special meeting of the new board of directors. Also named were Dr C H Iden as vice president and Loring C Kackley as secretary treasurer. The board includes E P Berlin W D Cameron R N Dorsey C J Enderg C H Iden E F Locke R E Potts Oscar Ramsburg A F Robinson H M Smalley R N Ware and M F Wisecarver. The group praised retiring president Hobson G McGehee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Berryville
Clarke County
E. P. Berlin
W. D. Camseron
R. N. Dorsey
C. J. Enderg
C. H. Iden
E. F. Locke
R. E. Potts
Oscar Ramsburg
A. F. Robinson
H. M. Smalley
R. N. Ware
M. F. Wisecarver
Hobson G. McGehee
Rites Wednesday For D. W. Glenn
David Wilson Glenn died at his Corona California home May 9. His body will come to this city for burial beside wife Mary B. Frye Glenn at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Services at 4 PM Wednesday June 20 at Jones Funeral Home led by Rev R W Vanderberry. Graveside rites by Winchester Masonic Order. Born Wardensville West Virginia April 29 1860 he was last of six brothers. Survived by sisters Mary E O Flaherty Lanham MA and Julia Glenn Corona CA and numerous nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson Glenn
Corona
Calif
Mt. Hebron
Mary B. Frye Glenn
Jones Funeral Home
R. W. Vanderberry
Market Street Methodist Church
Winchester Masonic Order
Wardensville
W. Va
Mary E. O'Flaherty
Lanham
Julia Glenn
Corona, Calif
Aylor Earns MA in Education and Local Leader Roles
Mr. Aylor earned a Master of Arts in education in 1939 and moved to Stephens City in 1925 when enrollment was just over 200. now over 500. He is connected with numerous civic groups, led the Frederick County Teachers Association, presides over Independent Hose Company, and serves as vice president of District 6 Virginia Education Association. He attends First Baptist in Winchester and heads the Golden Rule Men’s Bible Class. married Reba Rinker with two young sons Bobby and Billy.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Eisenhower
White House
Truman
Pentagon
War Department
Washington
New York City
George S. Patton
Germany
Walter Reed Army Hospital
John J. Pershing
Aylor
Stephene City
Wytheville
Avier
Frederick County Teachers Association
Independent Hose Company
Stephens City
Virginia Education Association
Shenandoah Valley
Phi Delta Kappa
Mr. Aylor
First Baptist Church
Winchester
R. E. L. Aylor
Virginia
Chatham
Ayler
Reba Rinker
Bobby
Billy
Severe June Storm Spurs Local Fires and Flood Trace
Three fire companies fought a Bluemont blaze at the Kelly farm where a lightning strike reportedly hit a chimney and spread to a barn burning to the ground. No injuries were reported and creeks swelled though floods were not expected. The storm paused hot weather with 4.19 inches of rainfall this month, aiding crops despite some hail and scab noted by Dr. Walter Hough.
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Bluemont
Kelly Farm
Round Hill
Purcellville
Berryville
Bill Argenbright
Staunton
New Market
Winchester
Mt. Jackson
Walter Hough
Research Laboratory
Seventh War Loan Industrial Employee Competition
Winchester and Frederick County standings update shows industrial employees leading in the Seventh War Loan drive. The report notes current tallies and local participation levels, with emphasis on contributions from factories and shops.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Scripture distribution soars for American Bible Society in 1944
The American Bible Society circulated 12,403,541 Scriptures in 1944, a record with 825,857 Bibles, 2,595,698 New Testaments, and 8,981,986 Gospel portions. Lisbon purchases totaling 50,000 funded Quaker France relief and 50,000 Swiss aid for France. Chaplain William D. Waugh in uniform crafted a 36-cup communion set from shell casings. Easter services reached 200 soldiers in Germany. The 1939 Religious Census shows clergy demographics and salaries, with the median age 58.8 and most below 5,000 dollars. Church leaders urge youth to connect faith with daily life and stress wartime relief and Europe reconstruction.
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American Bible Society
Lisbon
Secours Quaker
France
American Friends Service Committee
Switzerland
William D. Waugh
Becker
Miss
Germany
Waugh
U. S
America
House of God
Ray O. Wyland
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
Boston
Stephens City Alumni Banquet Well Attended
About 110 alumni and guests attended the Stephens City High School Alumni Association banquet at the John Marshall Inn. Master of ceremonies Leslie Golliday and president Elsie Havermale led reports on contributions and finances, followed by entertainment from Charles Ritenour and Theresa Malone, with dancing to conclude.
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Stephens City High School Alumni Association
John Marshall Inn
Sue Tokes
Leslie Golliday
Elsie Havermale
Julian Gregory
Howard Massie
Charles Ritenour
Theresa Malone
Rice W. Levi Elected Head of Alumni Group
Berryville Virginia June 18 Rice W Levi was unanimously elected president of the Berryville Alumni Association at a reception and dance June 15 in the school auditorium The slate of officers includes Loring C Kackley vice president Miss Mabel Glascock secretary Mrs Helen McDonald treasurer and several directors The entire slate was approved by more than 120 attendees including graduates faculty and the school board D G Cooley was named honorary president and presented a token of appreciation Members and guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing after the meeting
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Berryville
Rice W. Levi
Loring C. Kackley
Mabel Glascock
Helen McDonald
Edith Foley
Ernestine Levi
Bessie Leake
Helen Berry
Coty Levi
Austin Riley
Anne B. Pope
N A A C P Banquet Marks Anniversary in Winchester
The Winchester Shenandoah Area Branch of the N A A C P marks its first anniversary and closes the membership drive with a banquet at Nicken's Recreation Center on North Kent Street Monday at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Mr.aseley of Richmond will speak. Campaign committee listed. locals urged to attend.
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Winchester - Shenandoah
Nicken
Brosius Succumbs From Injuries At Lime Plant
J B Brosius died at midnight from injuries suffered Friday at M J Grove Lime Company plant in Stephens City after falling 20 feet with partner Robert Diggs. On the way to Winchester Memorial Hospital a collision occurred involving a Friendship ambulance and a truck. The truck driver pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a fine. Diggs remains hospitalized.
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J. B. Brosius
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Brosius
Robert Diggs
Friendship Ambulance
William M. Shanholtz
Rt. 1
Winchester
Ritz Lee
Local Markets Noting Daily Market Corrections
Local markets report lists daily corrections and typographical disclaimers from The Star. The note clarifies that the newspaper does not assume responsibility for any typographical errors that may occur.
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The
Star
County Native Died Sunday In Martinsburg
Mrs. Jane L. Whitacre of Martinsburg W V died Sunday evening June 17 after a two year illness. She was 77 born May 7 1868 in Frederick county daughter of the late Jonathan and Julianne De Haven. Survived by sisters and nieces. funeral at Eb enzer Church Gore with Rev Roy Schumacher. Interment nearby. Brown's Funeral Home to convey mourners. no flowers.
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Jane L. Whitacre
Albert W. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
City Hospital
Frederick County
Jonathan
Julianne de Haven
Mr. Whitacre
Marie Bohrer DeHaven
George Bowers
Edith Strother
Emma Dehaven
Winchester
Brown
Local Egg Market Report Prices by Grade
The local graded egg market lists large extra whites and browns at 0.40 for Grade A. Whites and Browns. Grade B whites and browns at 0.38. Grade A whites and browns 0.38. Grade A mediums 0.35. Grade C 0.32.
Big Five veto issue looms in United Nations charter debate
A United Nations committee approves amendments on veto power and charter withdrawal. Russia and other Big Five nations could block any reform, while small nations push for withdrawal rights. The panel notes withdrawal as possible if the UN fails to maintain peace and justice.
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United Nations
United States
Russia
Security Council
Britain
France
China
Evatt
Charles R Douglas Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1945
Charles R. Douglas was promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel on June 11 1945 at Headquarters Western District Air Technical Service Command by Brig Gen Donald F Stace. He previously operated Virginia Airways in Winchester with Lt George Schecter and earned pilot wings in 1935 at Bolling Field. He has 4000 flying hours, served as exhibition flyer 1928 to 1931, and held multiple plant representative roles at Northrop Hawthorne and North American Inglewood.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Charles R. Douglas
Headquarters
Western District
Air Technical Service Command
Donald F. Stace
Douglas
Virginia Airways
Winchester
George Schecter
Bolling Field
Washington
D. C
Randolph Field
Texas
Army Air Forces
AAF
Northrop Aircraft Inc
Hawthorne
Northrop
Air Force
North American Aircraft
Inglewood
Consolidated Vultee
Downey
North American
Eisenhower on War Losses and Sacrifice
A quotation expressing the grim cost of wartime missions. It laments the deaths and injuries of young servicemen and their families and calls for perseverance and faith that such sacrifices will not be needed again.
Bombing Raid Reports From Hamamatsu And Yokkaichi
Four raids were described as good to excellent with large explosions and minimal fighter opposition. Bombing conditions over Hamamatsu yielded fine fires and smoke reaching 15 000 feet under a broken cloud deck that reduced interceptors and flak. Over Yokkaichi three large conflagrations and many fires were seen with smoke up to 14 000 feet and only inaccurate flak. fires visible 100 to 150 miles away.
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Hamamatsu
Yokkaichi
Moroline Hair Tonic Promoted With War Bond Mention
An advertising item touts Moroline Hair Tonic as a grooming product while urging readers to support the war effort by buying war bonds. The copy promotes a large bottle priced at 25 cents and claims the tonic keeps hair in place with lustrous results.
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Jap Garrison
Marshall
Marshal
Europe
Bios Bock ST Ofert
Bend
Addres 10 Gall Brothers Company
Muncie
Ind
Dr. Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
D. W. Glenn
Duncan
AEWS
Re World Religion
Psy
W.w.reid
P. O. Bersell
Lutheran Churches of
Christ
Andennes
Rhinela
North Apennines
Dr. Clendening
Gaek
Charles Douglas
Mexiana
Rhodes Drug Company
Boscawen
Braddock
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