Soldiers in Service Receive Furloughs and Updates
Pvt Walter Snyder has returned to Fort Benning Georgia after a nine day furlough with family on Orchard Avenue. Pvt Orvel Racey, son of Mr and Mrs John B Racey of Star Tannery, is stationed somewhere in Africa with last contact May 15. Capt Harlan C Hannum visits his parents on a three day furlough at 310 National Avenue. Pvt J H Dunn Jr arrived safely in England and writes of the journey and beauty of the country. Corporal Julian H Buncutter returns to Boca Raton Florida after a 21 day furlough with his parents on South Stewart Street. Pvt Nelson Martin of Fort Monmouth New Jersey spent the weekend with his mother in Bartonsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Snyder
Snyder
Fort Benning
Orchard Avenue
Co. C
A. D
APO
Orvel Racey
Racey
John B. Racey
Star Tannery
Africa
Cpt
Harlan C. Hannum
Mrs. Ashby Hannum
National Avenue
Pfc
J. H. Dunn, Jr
England
J. H
Pat) Dunn
South
Cameron Street
Julian H. Buncutter
Boca Raton, Fla
Mrs
R. E. Buncutter
South Stewart Street
Quake Kills 285 in Adapazar Region
ANKARA June 22 At least 285 people died as a powerful quake hit Adapazar in northern Anatolia. Rescue teams search the ruins as about 1 000 buildings were destroyed and many more damaged in Adapazar and Hendek near Istanbul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Adapazar
Anatolia
Ministry of Interior
Istanbul
Hendek
War Front At Home And Abroad Hinge On Unity
The article argues propaganda strengths lie at home where unity and willingness to sacrifice must prevail. It notes Japanese and German messages exploit domestic divisions and urges Americans to resist by maintaining resolve and support for allied actions including a second front.
For Sale and Rent Classified Advertisements
A collection of tiny classified lines offering items for sale such as cars horses Delco batteries and a 1938 Ford coach plus numerous rental notices for modern heated apartments furnished rooms and houses in Winchester Harrisonburg and nearby areas. Some entries include contact numbers and dates.
Card of Thanks for Louisa Smith Family
The family of Louisa Smith gratefully acknowledges and thanks friends for their kind sympathy. The message extends appreciation to both colored and white friends for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Smith
Russia asks for a second front in Europe
The piece argues Germany's failure at the Russian front weakens Nazi power and urges Allied support for the Soviet Union. It notes German casualties at 6.4 million and claims Russia deserves aid, with praise from President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull for Russian resilience and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Russia
Germany
Tojo
Mussolini
Europe
Nazi Germany
America
Roosevelt
Hull
State Department
Ernest Ritter Dies After Two Weeks Illness
After a two week illness from paralysis Ernest Linwood Ritter 67 died at his home on Miller Street. He married Pauline Madigan who died some time ago. Born May 25 1876 in Frederick county he was a son of William W and Margaret Carper Ritter. Survived by son Paul Leslie Ritter Winchester three brothers Leo M Ritter Hector B Ritter Winchester Walter H Ritter Hagerstown and four sisters Mrs William Madigan Mrs Daisey Hook Miss Cora Ritter Mrs James Madigan all of Winchester. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 from Jones Funeral Home with burial in Stephens City Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Linwood Ritter
Miller Street
Pauline Madigan
William W
Margaret Carper Ritter
Frederick County
Paul Leslie Ritter
Winchester
Leo M. Ritter
Hector B. Ritter
Walter H. Ritter
Hagerstown
William Madigan
King George VI Honored by Malta in War Visit
King George VI arrived in Malta aboard the Aurora with four destroyers to show Allied resolve in the Mediterranean. He toured flag lined streets and the damaged Senglea community, meeting residents as Our Lady of Victory Church bells rang out. The visit occurred amid a five minute air raid alert with no enemy planes appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valletta
Malta
Mediterranean
George VI
North Africa
Aurora
Senglea
Victory Street
O. Brincat
Our Lady of Victory
In Memoriam for George F. Kirby
In fond memory of our husband and father George F. Kirby who passed away two years ago June 21 1941. We watched you suffer day by day it caused us bitter grief to see you slowly pass away. Your weary hours and days of pain with troubled nights are past. And in our aching hearts we know you have found sweet rest at last. His Wife and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kirby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lana
Walter Brennan
Frank Capra
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Earl L. Mason
N. Loudoun
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
Rouss Avenue
Richmond
Lynchburg
Jantzen
Palm Beach
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray and Sheetz
Hansbrough & Carter
Loudoun Street
DIAL
Lupton Orchard Service CO
Seatte Sinaricen
Farmers & Merchants
Winchester, Virginia
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pvt
Nelson Martin
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
A. L. Martin
Bartonsville
Dewitt MacKenzie
Max Hill
Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Moscow
United Nations
Nico Mulsion
F. A. Shryock Co
Boyce
Ford Coach
Aone
Woodstock Ave
A. Gibbens
Stephens City
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supplies
W. B. Snider & Son
Delco
F. E. Mathias
Collicello St
Harrisonburg
N. Loudoun St
Call Pine Motor Co
Loudoun St
Fairmont
Berryville Ave
Washington St
Peyton St
B. P. Myers
E. Pall Mall
Fairfax Inn
Armed Services
David Braithwaite
Gosin’s
Gibson Bak
W. Clifford St
J. G. Garden
Pageton
W. Va
Red Cross Office
George Washington Hotel
Studnts
Call
Baking Co
Hebcan
City Winchester
C. E. Ward
Falls Road
Baltimore Md
Fred L. Glaize
E. W Armstrong Co
Piccadilly
H. M. H. Rosenberzer
Hayfield
J.W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Gray & Eddy
Ernest Ritter
King George
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Lith Geas and
Harleys Salace
Ed Bonds
Dagwood
LAU
PAC Ahd
Pth
Pany
George W. Kurtz
THE
Hanover
Dressed Poultry CO
Baltimore
Mayes Poultry
N. Cameron St. Charles Bish
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