Herman Lee Elected Virginia Federation Postoffice Clerks President
At the Virginia State Federation of Post Office Clerks annual meeting in Fredericksburg Herman See of 727 Woodland Avenue was elected president for the coming year. He has served as acting president since earlier this year. Other officers include vice presidents Kelly Williams Roanoke Salem Sangour Richmond Thaxton Lynchburg Spitzer Harrisonburg Sam Peery Fredericksburg S T Kirche Portsmouth and secretary-treasurer J B Bryant Richmond. The convention drew 20 locals and was described as the largest in federation history with joint sessions with the Virginia Association of Postal Clerks. A Friday Country Club supper and dance preceded a Saturday business session and a 6 30 banquet toastmaster H Crismond of Fredericksburg. Speakers included Herman Lee William Gunther and William Otley.
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Virginia State Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Stratford Hotel
Fredericksburg
Herman See
Woodland Avenue
Lee
Kelly B. Wiliams
Roanoke
Salem T. Sangour
Richmond
Thaxton
Lynchburg
Spitzer
Harrisonburg
Sam Peery
Fredericks- Spurge
S. T. Kirche
Portsmouth
J. B. Bryant
Winchester
Lotal
Vincent Noonan
Robert L. Jones
Jones
Auxiary
Fedration
Virginia Association of Postalisers
H. Crismond
Fredericksbourg
Mr. Lee
William H. Gunther
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Baltiore
William Otley
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Natinal Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Washington, D
Sea Otter ships approved by Navy after tests
Senate reports that the flush type cargo ship Sea Otter passed final tests and is ready to sail. President Roosevelt hailed the concept as a potential submarine menace solution, with lend lease plans shifting Sea Otter’s role to coastwise and American trade, under Ship Inc. supervision.
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Sea Otter
Navy
Brewster
R.me
Roosevelt
Ship, Inc
Lendlease
Senate
Governors Call for Stronger State Roles in Wartime
Governor Dwight H. Green of Illinois urged states to retain economic and administrative independence within the federal system to meet wartime challenges. Governor Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota envisioning a postwar world where free states cooperate like a world federation akin to the union. Franklin D. Roosevelt signs off, emphasizing unity among Americans.
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Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Union
North Africa Crisis Deepens As Rommel Pushes On
Allied observers describe a sudden Rommel breakthrough at Tobruk with overwhelming armor. British leadership faces criticism and potential command shakeups as Wavell may be recalled from India to address a growing, high-stakes crisis in North Africa.
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Libya
Rommel
Tobruk
the Mirror
Churchill
United States
the Times
North African
Britain
Archibald P. Wavell
Wavell
India
London
North Africa
United Nations
John A Spaid Dies Suddenly At Home Here
John A Spaid 58 of 916 Amherst street extended died suddenly at 11 30 last night of angina He was a Pennsylvania railroad employee and a longtime Congregational Christian Church leader He married Clara May LaFollette May 6 1903 They lived in Winchester 32 years He is survived by a daughter five sons wife two brothers three sisters and several relatives Funeral rites will be from the Congregational Christian Church with interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery pending word from distant relatives
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John A. Spaid
Amherst Street
Angina
Flavius and
Mary Spaid
Hampshire County
W. Va
Pennsylvania Railway
Congregational Christian Church
Clara May LaFollette
Winchester
Spaid
Genevieve Lewis
Boston
Arthur W. Said
Willard A. Spaid
Camp Wheeler
Eldon Spaid
Robert Spaid
John Spaid
Josephus Spaid
Jerry Spaid
LeHew
Maggie Spaid
Alfourn Brill
Clara Loy
Aso
Mt. Hebron
Lindbergh Leases Five Acre Bloomfield Hills Estate
Detroit June 21. Chas. A. Lindbergh has leased Belwood estate in Bloomfield Hills with plans to move this week. The 11 room English style house sits on about five acres in a secluded grove bordered area owned by Mrs. William J. Belknap.
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Detroit
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Bloomfield Hills
Belwood
William J. Belknap
Senators foresee fuel inquiry shaping rationing plans
Green Light notes a Senate inquiry expected to review conditions in 17 eastern states under fuel rations. Senators Connally Thomas Wheeler doubt nationwide rationing while Radcliffe urges rapid probe into mixed public statements on transporting gasoline and fuel oil to the eastern seaboard.
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Connally
D.-Tex
Thomas
D.-Okla
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Radcliffe
D.-Md
Estern Seaboard
Damage on Emden raid and Channel clashes reported
Damage done prevented further RAF attacks on Germany after Friday and Saturday raids. On the British south coast observers heard gunfire and motor throb in the Channel. Sunday dawn raids by British forces, including 200 to 300 planes, targeted Emden and other German bases, with concurrent assaults on Holland and northern France.
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RAF
Den
English Channel
French
Emden
Holland
France
Mrs. Effa Ray Fischer Dies in Baltimore
Baltimore obituaries report the death of Mrs Effa Ray Fischer about 60 wife of Frederick Fischer of pens. at 7 oclock with interment at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Read by relatives in Apple Pie Ridge and Whites Hall area, she was last surviving member of her immediate family. Omps funeral home to conduct services Thursday at 2 pm with burial at Mt Hebron. Remains arriving Tuesday evening.
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Effa Ray Fischer
Frederick Fischer
Pens
Mt. Heb
West Lombard Street
Omps Funeral Home
Mt. Hebron
Omps
American Fliers Caught In Storm Near Kunming Flight
In a June report from New Delhi India Maj. Gen Lewis H Brereton head of US Army Air Forces in India and several aides endured a monsoon storm during a Calcutta to Kunming flight. They sought a landing in Chinese territory but with rain obscuring the field they returned to India after exhausting fuel.
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New Delhi
India
China
Lewis H. Brereton
United States Army Air Force
Calcutta
Kunming
Court records list multiple traffic and criminal sentences
In Winchester Forrest M Hawks Westernport Md hit and run 30 days and costs Tommy Wilson Millwood drunk 30 days suspended and costs Homer A Butler Winchester and Keyser W Va larceny of rubber heels 300 days and costs Frederick County Ralph Myers assault and battery 10.25 Robert Abrell Inwood W Va speeding 9.25 Robert T Appell Cumberland Md reckless driving 15.25 Lt George H Bright Jr speeding 9.25 Gilbert Wolfe Griffins Pa spedding 9.25 Grover Campbell no operator s permit 10.25 Charles W Combs White Post reckless driving 14.25 Amy Hovermale unlicensed dog 5.25 Forest Hawks Westernport Md driving while intoxicated 30 days suspended 105.25 Brook Hawks drunk and dis orderly 15.25 George J Carris Jr speeding 9.25 Jas R Brandon speeding Charles L Martin Intercourse Pa speeding 9.25
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Winchester
Forrest M. Hawks
Westernport
Tommy Wilson
Millwood
Homer A. Butler
Winchester and Keyser
W. Va
O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Frederick County
Ralph Myers
Ralph Cave
Robert Abrell
Inwood
Robert T. Appell
Cumberland
George H. Bright, Jr
Gilbert Wolfe
Griffins
Grover Campbell
Charles W. Combs
White Post
Amy Hovermale
Forest Hawks
Brook Hawks
George J. Carris, Jr
Jas. R. Brandon
Charles L. Martin
Intercourse
Secret Talks and Off the Record Sessions Mentioned
The prime minister and president hold ongoing talks with various parties and experts that are intended to be off the record. London rumors link Lt Gen A G L McNaaghton to a potential United Nations role, while Early dismisses sensational reporting as speculative.
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London
Washington
A. G. L. McNaaghton
United Nations
Esc
Churchill
Baltimore Market Quotation Report for June Twenty Second
Livestock and produce prices from Baltimore and Chicago markets. Poultry receipts light with varied chicken prices. eggs and butter steadied. Cattle calves hogs sheep quoted with ranges and highs, noting overall demand and shifts from prior day.
Stock Market Slips Amid War News Downdraft
New York June 22 The stock market opened lower and drifted down as war developments weighed on investors. Broad declines persisted with fractional losses across industries led by steels motors mail order firms and blue chip favorites. Major movers included U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck American Telephone Westinghouse Du Pont Union Carbide Eastman Kodak Philip Morris United Aircraft and U S Gypsum.
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New York
Tobruk
Sevastopol
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
American Telephone
Westinghouse
du Pont
Union Carbide
Eastman Kokah
Philip Morris
United Aircraft
U. S. Gypsum
Livestock Prices Seen Mixed at Pittsburgh Market
Hog receipts 450, up 10 cents. Feeder and live weights quoted from 13.00 to 14.75 for various ranges. Cattle salable 400 with steers 12.25 to 14.25, cows 8.25 to 9.25, calves 12.00 to 15.00. Sheep and lambs quieter with lambs 14.50 to 15.50, ewes scarce, wethers 6.00 to 6.50.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agr
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Pittsburgh Livestock
Pittsburgh
Dept. Agri
If You Want Results It Pays To Advertise Where You Pay
An advertising message emphasizes value by promising results from choosing outlets that align price with performance. It argues strategic ad placement yields measured returns and trust with customers seeking clear pricing.
Local Markets The Star Cautions On Typographical Errors
Local Markets section notes daily correctness while The Star disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors. The advisory emphasizes readers verify details and report inaccuracies promptly. Market listings, prices, and items remain subject to change.
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Star
Historical commodity prices and livestock listing excerpt
A fragmented slate of prices for patent brands grain and feed, mixed feeds, corn meal, and dairy and livestock items. Includes bags per barrel pricing for different weights, live hogs and cattle quotes, lambs, poultry, and butter with varied per unit or per head figures.
Local Etaiak Market Flour and Feed Price List
Prices for patent brand flour in 12 24 and 48 pound bags listed. One 12 lb bag and 24 lb bag prices shown. Also includes corn meal feed middlings mixed feed scratch feed egg mash chick grower broiler and turkey grower feeds with per unit prices. Creamery butter retail listed at 45 cents.
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Csesees
Csecceeess
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to page four quiz questions list the Library of Congress Portuguese East Africa John D. Rockefeller Sr Michigan No 1 1935 William McKinley Baltic Spain as provided by the newspaper.
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Library of Congress
Portuguese East Africa
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Michigan
William McKinley
Baltic
Spain
Wheat leads grain decline on war news in Chicago
Wheat futures fell more than a cent a bushel in early trading as traders blamed war news for the drop. Opening prices show July wheat at 1.18 7/8, Sept at 1.21 7/8, Dec at 1.25. Corn and oats also moved lower with July corn at 86 1/2 and oats at 48 1/4. Rye futures were down, with July at 65 1/4 and Dec at 72 1/8.
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Chicago
Rye
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Highlights
Baltimore market report shows wheat No 2 red winter at 1.18 1 2 per bushel for June deliveries. Winchester Market lists wheat 1.14, corn 90 cents per bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.
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Baltimore
Winchester
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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B. W. Sargent Fair Play Store
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Larrick
Bailey Brothers
Cameron & Piccadilly
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Braddock
National Ave
W. Piccadilly St
Berryville, Va
Hampshire
Lindbergh
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Clarke County
Wtertnear
Baltimore Produce
Baltimore Livestock
Stock Market Report
the Star
Bruscoe
Creamery
Eetaik
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Stokely
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