Park Faces Hard Hitting Brewers in Key Clash
The Winchester Park team, mired in a .248 batting average, meets the Washington semi pro Heurich Brewers at Rouss Park at 3 o clock. Mentzer faces a duel against J Berry in a test of pitching as Park seeks revenge for a 3 1 defeat earlier this season.
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Winchester Park
Heurich Brewers
Washington
Rouss Park
Brewers
Park
Mentzer
Winchester
J. Berry
Burch
Quote on war with Soviet Russia from editor interview
The speaker notes that the group avoided talk of war with Czarist Russia and rejects any talk of war with Soviet Russia. He emphasizes peaceful means and their welcoming stance toward political refugees from Russia, denying wartime intent.
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Aska
Russia
Soviet Russia
If We'll Buy The Bonds Theyll Drop The Bombs
A bold slogan asserts that funding military bonds will hasten weapon deployment. The phrase links public debt to wartime escalation, implying political pressure to finance defense gains. The message frames bond purchases as a driver of future military action.
Ration Calendar Details Through Summer for Staples
Public notes from the Associated Press outline ration timings across meat fats processed foods sugar shoes gas fuel oil and pertinent stamp validity. Key dates include June to September windows for various stamps and ongoing relief with boards accepting increased rations.
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Associated Press
OPA
Mrs. Lillie Bucher Dies Near Middletown at 70
Mrs. Lillie Baker Bucher widow of Wade Bucher died at 7 this morning at her home west of Middletown in the Mine Bank area. Born April 29 1875 in Clarke county she was a daughter of the late Charlie Baker and Annie Cullers Baker. Survived by two sons Wilbur and Lester Bucher two daughters Lorene Lemar and Ruth Bucher six grandchildren and a brother John Baker. Funeral Monday at 2 from her residence with further services at Hites Chapel Church and Mt Carmen Cemetery. Buried Middletown. Body to be moved from Stover funeral home Strasburg Sunday.
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Lillie Baker Bucher
Wade Bucher
Middletown
Mine Bank
Frederick County
Charlie Baker
Clarke County
Annie Cullers Baker
Page County
Walnut Springs
Hite’s Chapel Church
Mt. Carmen
Stover
Strasburg
Arsenal Blasted by 100 Rocket Planes Over Japan
Guam dispatch says over 100 rocket-spitting fighters attacked Japanese airfields. Tokyo radio claims major raid by B-29s damaged the Kure arsenal and five airplane plants. Four Superfortresses failed to return. Tokyo reports 18 shot down.
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Guam
Radio Tokyo
Japan
Kkure
Tokyo
Ibaraki
Fukuoka
Kyushu
Okinawa
Kure
Saipan
Tinian
Japanese record on wounded shows slaughter of own troops
Headquarters released extracts from Japanese documents and statements by prisoners captured by the Americans. A spokesman said the material proves the Japanese slaughter their wounded, illustrating the enemy's attitude toward his own sick and wounded.
Okinawa Battle Report Shows Heavy Casualties and Japanese Surrender
AP correspondent Cocking notes mass Japanese casualties with 596 killed and 160 dying by own hand as they surrender in places. Gen Roy Geiger proclaims greatest captures in a Pacific campaign and asserts Japan’s defeat on their homeland.
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Tenth Army
Okinawa
Pacific Islands
al Cocking
Associated Press
Roy S. Geiger
Pacific Fleet Marine Force
Pacific
Japan
Geiger
Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed
The page lists correct responses to the Page 4 quiz. It includes Vatican City below water Gregorian true tennis This is as far as I can walk Yes Columbia DePauw Revelations.
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Vatican City
Gregorian
Yes
Columbia
DePauw
Revelations
Southern States Directors Vote To Pay Dividend
At a Winchester conference the Southern States directors voted to pay a six percent dividend on all outstanding capital and preferred stock plus a 12 percent refund on Winchester store purchases. The net savings total about $13,330, with roughly $9,000 to Winchester patrons and $4,000 to the reserve fund. The meeting, led by Walker McC Bond, set August 21 for the next annual gathering at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States Winchester Service
Golden Glow
Winchester
Walker McC
Southern States Cooperative
Walker McC. Bond
J. H. Funkhouser
H. M. Brumback
E. W. Grant
D. K. Russell
Lester Daily
Grant
Russell
Grover Teets
L. O. Dick
C. D. Frye
John W. Larrick
Women's Home Advisory Committee
Lester Dailey
Ralph Marker
Alfred W. Wright
Walker Bond
Wright
Eisenhower declines political future after homecoming
Abilene Kansas June 23 General Dwight D Eisenhower returns to Washington Monday to confer with Secretary Stimson before a brief holiday and resume duties in Europe He says he has no interest in politics and will serve in the federal government The general notes he would not seek higher office and references Sherman’s 1884 stance to avoid nomination or service if elected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Stimson
Europe
Abilene
Eisenhower
United States
War Department
Sherman
Minks to Play Stephenson Sunday at Home
The Middletown Minks host Stephenson on Sunday in their first home game of the season. The teams split last meeting with a 5-4 Middletown win in a close contest two weeks ago.
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Minks
Stephenson
Middletown Minks
Truman signals beef supply rise with new Agri secretary
Army coverage notes President Truman’s expectation of improved civilian meat supplies once Rep. Clinton Anderson takes over as Secretary of Agriculture and War Food Administrator on January 1. Marvin Jones signs an order to divert more beef to civilians, effective July 1, cutting the share set aside for military and government use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Olympia
Wash
Clinton P. Anderson
D.N. M
Marvin Jones
House Votes to Let Local Slaughtering Survive Meat Shortages
The House moved to ease meat shortages by approving unlimited local slaughtering under sanitary conditions. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, signaling an emergency measure to boost supply and stabilize prices nationwide.
Held Rites Thursday For Mr. Pierce
Impressive but simple services for Dudley Paul Pierce Sr were held at 4 p m Thursday from the residence. The Rev Dr Ronald S Wilson of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church conducted the service with hymns read and sung. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville beside a hymn reading Now the Laborious Task Is Oer. Pallbearers included Noble C Pierce Paul Clendenning S J Swimley William Swimley Addison Withers John M Fishpaw Harry W Ebert and C W Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Paul Pierce
Ronald S. Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Green Hill
Berryville
Noble C. Pierce
Paul Clendenning
S. J. Swimley
William Swimley
Addison Withers
John M. Fishpaw
Harry W. Ebert
C. W. Dunlap
Mrs Whitacre Buried Yesterday in Martinsburg
Funeral rites were held yesterday afternoon at Ebenezer Disciples Church for Mrs Albert Whitacre of Martinsburg West Virginia. Rev Roy Schmuck officiated and she was buried in the church adjoining cemetery. The Whitacres contributed to a $5 000 fund for Ebenezer Cemetery Association to enlarge and improve grounds on land donated by R P Anderson.
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Albert Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ebenezer Disciples Church
Timber Ridge
Roy F. Schmucker
R. P. Anderson
Frederick County Churches Meet Over School Bible Teacher
The Frederick County Council of Churches meets at Handley Library at 2 PM to report funds to hire a full time Bible instructor for Frederick county schools. If approved, the church group will ask the county school board for permission to place the teacher in the system at the next meeting.
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Frederick County Council of Churches
Handley Library
Frederick County
Frederick County School Board
Stephens City Seeks Third Win Over Millwood Nine
Stephens City undefeated after two victories will try for a third straight win tomorrow at Stephens City High School diamond. Boyd named starting pitcher for the county team as Stephens City beat Ash Hollow 7-6 and Armel 11-10.
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Stephens City
Millwood
Boyd
Ash Hollow
Armel
Jubilee Revival Grows On Front Royal Pike
The Jubilee revival by the Church of The Brethren at Jubilee on the Front Royal pike two miles from Winchester attracts growing attendance. Leading Brethren include L. A Dettra Cephas Fahnestock Flood Wine C A Doyle the Foltzes and the Sherbys Brother I N Beahm aids with vigorous preaching. Services morning and evening with good singing urged to attend through next week.
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Jubilee
Front Royal Pike
Winchester
Church of the Brethren
L. A Dettra
Cephas Fahnestock
Flood Wine
C. A. Doyle
The
Foltzes
Sherbys
I. N. H. Beahm
Snake That Bit Keith See Is Killed at Rock Enon
The copperhead that struck Keith See at Rock Enon this week was killed. Immediate first aid was given after the bite by Scouts Jimmy Taylor and Raggrt Kellas.
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Keith See
Rock Enon
See
Jimmy Taylor
Raggrt Kellas
Governors Press Grain Shipment Bottleneck Concern
Red Point announced an increased number of box cars available after an all day conference convened by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. The governors said the bottleneck blocked shipments of grain to the northeast which affects milk and eggs for the diet and protection of northeastern residents.
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Northeast
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Summer Scout Camp Opens At Rock Enon In Area Camporee
More than a hundred Boy Scouts from Shenandoah Area Council gathered at Rock Enon for an Area Camporee ahead of the summer season. Camp runs six consecutive weeks with about 60 scouts in the first week. last week reserved for colored scouts. Ted A. Lowery is Camp Director, Ralph C. Gemmill Quartermaster, with staff including Gene Edwards George Thornton Edward Johnston Buddy Stone and James Taylor Winchester William Hooker. Herbert Wilkins, new Shenandoah Area Council executive, will join in August.
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Shenandoah Area
Rock Enon
Phil Hunter
Hunter
Ted A. Lowery
Charles Town
W. Va
Ralph C. Gemmill
Front Royal
Gene Edwards
George Thornton
Winchester
Water Front
Edward Johnston
Buddy Stone
James Taylor
William Hooker
Berryville
Keith Lee
Albert Kline
Herbert Wilkins
Shenandoah Area Council
Army Special Services Orchestra Dances 200 Couples at Armory
About two hundred couples danced to the Army Special Services orchestra from Newton D. Baker General Hospital at the Seventh War Loan Dance in the Armory. Proceeds fund furniture and equipment for the Armory, sponsored by Winchester Junior Board of Trade.
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Army Special Services Orchestra
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Armory
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Nephew Freed After Months as German POW
Mrs. Linda M. Huyette of Berryville reports her nephew Pfc. William R. Smith has been liberated after months as a prisoner of war. He is expected to arrive in the States soon for a 30 day furlough with his wife Roberta and his parents in Fredericksburg.
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Linda M. Huyette
Berryville
Pfc
William R. Smith
Pfc. Smith
States
Roberta Smith
T. R. Smith
Fredericksburg
Still No News On Canning Sugar
The Frederick County Rationing Board has not resumed mailing canning sugar coupons. Delays are attributed to the Roanoke office. Unless the local quota rises, applications will be four pounds per person.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
Special Music for Lutheran Class at Grace Church
The Rev. William E. Eisenberg will lead the Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class at 9 45 Sunday morning. Miss Courtney Fauver will sing I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked by O Hara and Miss Mildred Jones will accompany on piano. Bring a friend and invite him to stay for church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Eisenberg
Grace Lutheran Church
Courtney Fauver
Jesus
O'Hara
Mildred Jones
W G Hardy to Teach Bible Class at Braddock Street Church
William G. Hardy will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 a m All members should attend and bring a friend Visitors are welcome and invited to stay for church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Hardy
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Mr. Hardy
Rev Shreck To Conduct Services At Burnt Factory
The Rev L L Shreck will conduct services at Burnt Factory Methodist Church Sunday evening June 24 at 8 oclock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Shreck
L. L. Shreck
Burnt Factory
Informal Meeting on Rent Control in Winchester
Winchester landlords and builders met in Winchester City Hall to discuss the rent control measure set to take effect in Frederick County on July 1. Mayor C R Anderson, acting as chairman, was asked to arrange a regional rent control office representative visit for property owners and builders. B M Sullivan served as secretary and the session lasted several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Council Chamber
Frederick County
C. R. Anderson
B. M. Sullivan
Young Prisoners Are Shackled in Fulton County
Gov. Ellis Arnall and Clarence Duncan demand removal of the farm superintendent E. J. Waits after three Fulton county commissioners report two 15 year old negro boys bound in iron shackles at the county industrial farm for negroes. The incident described as a disgrace to Georgia and Fulton County.
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Atlanta
Ellis Arnall
Clarence Duncan
E. J. Waits
Waits
Fulton
Georgia
Fulton County
Rev Dettra Installed As Pastor in Wilmington Church
The Rev. J. Emmett Dettra, longtime Northern Virginia Power Co. employee in Winchester, was formally installed as pastor of the Church of The Brethren at 27 Belmont avenue Richardson Park Wilmington Delaware last Saturday June 16. A reception followed for the pastor his wife and two children with attendance by his father Elder L R Dettra of Kernstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emmett Dettra
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Church of the Brethren
Belmont Avenue
Richardson Park
Wilmington
Del
L. R. Dettra
Kernstown
Revival To Start At Woodbine Chapel
The Rev Irving Stonesifer with Mrs Stonesifer will lead a two week revival at Woodbine Gospel Tabernacle Grimes beginning Sunday at 8 p m. Services will be held nightly at 8 o clock with the Pentecostal Church of God pastor conducting. Public invited.
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Irving Stonesifer
Stonesifer
Woodbine
Closing Exercises at Salvation Army Bible School
Salvation Army Bible School closes with Sunday program on June 24 at 8 p.m. Capt and Mrs Koon report 100 enrolled and 73.1 average attendance over 10 days. Students learned Books of the Bible meanings divisions and interpretations. eight classes offered working singing and recreation. displays and awards for attendance and excellence to be presented. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Koon
E W Mason to Teach Bible Class at Loudoun Street Church
The Men's Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will meet at 9 45 a m Sunday June 24. E W Mason will teach the lesson. All members are urged to attend and visitors will receive a cordial welcome.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
E. W. Mason
Local Fishermen Struggle For Bass Season Start
Local fishermen report little luck as the bass fishing season enters its fourth day. Heavy rains dampened opening events though anglers persist. Streams are described as fair for fishing today.
Baltimore Market Quotations for Livestock and Produce
June 23 Baltimore market quotations show produce mostly steady with apples and poultry unchanged. Cattle and hogs trade varied with steers and heifers steady while cows and certain bulls ease. western feeder steers and calves mixed. hogs nominally steady. spring lambs and ewes reflect softer prices compared with last week.
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Baltimore
Livestock Market Mixed but Mostly Steady in Chicago
Chicago buyers found limited supplies with hogs scarce and cattle and sheep trading near Friday’s levels. Highs for top fed steers reached 18.00 with many grades steady to higher. sheep and lambs showed strength with several lots at 16.50 and 16.00-16.25 for spring lambs, while lighter cattle and low grades softened.
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Chicago
Texas
Proclaimed German Emperor in Versailles Hall of Mirrors
He was proclaimed emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors at the palace of Versailles, which served as his headquarters during the siege of Paris in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I
Germany
Hall of Mirrors
Palace of Versailles
Paris
Stock Market Report From New York Declines Pace
New York wires report a fast stock session with rails motors and utilities leading buying while many key issues showed resistance. Turnover reached about 1,000,000 shares in two hours as peace time prospects and heavy cash demand shaped trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain futures slip amid strong harvest weather in Chicago
Chicago grain quotations show early futures down by more than a cent per bush element due to favorable crop and harvest weather. Slippage spans Wheat Corn Oats Rye with July September and December contracts all posting lower opening prices as market signals indicate more rail cars for wheat and softer bread cereal demand in the southwest.
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Chicago
Ratification Push Faces British and U S Leaders
British ambassador Lord Halifax said Parliament will soon review the charter seen as an improvement over the League of Nations while Britain will handle ratification mainly in the executive. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Connally said the Senate will ratify with non political support from both parties, ending partisan politics at the water's edge.
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Lord Halifax
League of Nations
Halifax
Britain
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
French Territory Mapped Out
Paris radio reports occupation zones: southern Rhineland Saar Rhenish Palatinate Baden Luxembourg corridor Bavaria Vorarlberg to Austrian province. Four powers finalize zones while Moscow says Red Army to control east of a line near Lübeck Bay to the Thuragian border. British and American positions hinge on France agreement.
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London
Paris
Rhineland
Saar
Rhenish Palatinate
Baden
Luxembourg
Bavaria
Voralberg
Moscow
Red Army
Luebeck Bay
Germany
France
Front Royal to Play Washington Navy Team
The Viscose baseball team, after a 13 to 3 win over Woodrow Wilson General Hospital at Front Royal, will face the Naval Receiving Station team from Washington tomorrow at 3 30. Seattle was the winning pitcher in the Wednesday game. Michael, formerly of the Park nine, hit a single and a double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Front Royal
Naval Receiving Station
Washington
Seattle
Michael
The
Park Nine
Clerks Stock New State Hunting and Fishing Licenses
The 1945 46 hunting and fishing licenses are available at city and county clerk offices. The license period begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 1946.
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Judy
Patton
Miller
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Luby
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Brewer
Laffey
Clomie
G. Berry
Leihart
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Freshhi
Valenti
U. S
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Bulletin
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Council of Churches
W. G. Hardy
Rev
Dettra
Wilmington Church
Woodbine Chapel
Salvation Army Bible School
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Valley Pike
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