Shenandoah Area Council Camp Sees Early Enrollment
The Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America reports a growing camping program with 30 boys from Troop 23 Charles Town Troop 20 Woodstock Troop 10 Winchester and Troop 1 Winchester plus others from Martinsburg and nearby towns. Camp fills to capacity by the third week with Stanley Mate the new Scout Executive from Sweetwater Texas directing operations.
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Shenandoah
Richard Sutton
Winchester
Water Front
Leon Reid
Martinsburg
Bible School At Macedonia Church Sets July Vacation Program
Plans for a week long Vacation Bible School at Macedonia Church were announced by Mrs. J. W. Newcome. The event titled The World For Jesus runs Monday to Friday with sessions 9 to 11 30 am on Front Royal road. Mrs. Newcome handles publicity and Friday picnic plans.
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Macedonia Church
J. W. Newcome
R. O. Daughtery
Florence Sumption
Jesus
Homer Welch
Ae Eee
R. O. Ty
Babies of Ca
Charles Harrison
Ina Hollar
Frank DeFries
Harrison
Welch
Newcome
Front Royal Road
Weaver Elected President of Merchants Association
Weaver was chosen president this afternoon at the closing session of the Merchants Association. Danville was picked as next year’s convention site if war conditions permit. Other officers named include S. I. Davis as first vice president, W. R. dr of Danville as second vice president, and W. T. Wade Jr of Clifton Forge as treasurer. Directors elected were W. C. Jenkins of Norfolk, Herbert Nachman of Newport News, W. D. Quesenberry of Waynesboro, R. W. Cutshall of Roanoke, W. E. Sumers of Petersburg, C. W. Holt of Martinsville, J. F. Chauncey Jr. of Alexandria, Hugh M. Hawkins of Charlottesville, and C. G. Patterson of Lynchburg, the retiring president.
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Merchants’ Association
Danville
S. I. Davis
W. T. Wade, Jr
Clifton Forge
W. C. Jenkins
Norfolk
Herbert Nachman
Newport News
W. D. Quesenberry
Waynesboro
R. W. Cutshal
Roanoke
W. E. Sumers
Petersburg
C. W. Holt
Martinsville
J. F. Chauncey, Jr
Alexandria
Hugh M. Hawkins
Charlottesville
C. G. Patterson
Lynchburg
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore market round up shows wheat at 1.15 per bushel for June delivery and corn at 0.95 to 0.98 per bushel. Winchester prices list wheat 1.10 and corn 0.90 per bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.
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Baltimore
Winchseter
Bremen Bombarded Again by RAF Fire Raids
British airmen struck Bremen for the second time this month in a massive night raid. More than 1,000 aircraft from all home commands attacked the port, shipyards, submarine works, and major industries as heavy anti aircraft fire and night fighters contested the aerial assault.
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Emden
Bremen
RAF
Germany
Focke-Wulf
Air Minister
Citizens Turn Out To Give Send Off
Citizens gathered to bid farewell as 21 county men reported for departure this morning. The list includes William Marion Bayliss Opequon Robert MacMurray Russell Winchester Route 1 Raymond Asbury Newlin Opequon Russell Stewart Tevalt Stephens City Calvin Jackson Allamong Hayfield Russell Isaac Smith Zanesville Ohio Roseby William Elliott Grimes Harry James Thompson Cross Junction Charles Oscar Lyons Crockett Virginia Leo Graham Crowser Hayfield Samuel Lawrence McAtee York Pa Woodrow Bryan Taylor Winchester Route 1 Harry Wilson Cline Stephens City Fred Love Palmer Mt Williams James Vinson Sarver East Piccadilly Street city Elsie ne Irvin Kerns Cold Stream Robert Wilson Pangle Middletown Olan Anderson Miller Gore Edward Clay Steele Middletown Ralph Smith Rubie Winchester Route 3 Marshall Haseman Lovett Stephens City
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William Marion Bayliss
Opequon
Robert MacMurray Russell
Winchester Rt. 1
Raymond Asbury Newlin
Russell Stewart Tevalt
Stephens City
Calvin Jackson Allamong
Hayfield
Russell Isaac Smith
Zanesville
Ohio
Roseby William Elliott
Grimes
Harry James Thompson
Cross Junction
Charles Oscar Lyons
Crockett
Leo Graham Crowser
Samuel Lawrence McAtee
York
Woodrow Bryan Taylor
Harry Wilson Cline
Fred Love Palmer
Mt. Williams
James Vinson Sarver
East Piccadilly St
City
Elisne Irvin Kerns
Cold Stream
Robert Wilson Pangle
Middletown
Olan Anderson Miller
Gore
Edward Clay Steele
Ralph Smith Rubie
Winchester Rt. 3
Marshall Haseman Lovett
Strike Over 20 Minute Blackout Shuts Yellow Truck Plant
About 11,000 workers at Yellow Truck and Coach Co went on strike over pay for time during a 20 minute blackout. Army officials urged a quick return to work as production halted and pickets barred office staff and engineers. Union leaders appealed to end the walkout as officers coordinated with civilian defense authorities.
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Pontiac
Mich
Yellow Truck and Coach Company
Army
Ray M. Hare
Fort Wayne
Army Quartermaster's Deport
Detroit
War Department
R. J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers Cio
Roosevelt
William McAulay
UAW
Roger J. Emmert
Yellow Truck
W. F. Kalwitz
Ship Survivors Praise Life Rafts After Sinking
Twenty three survivors from a United States merchantman torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico May 4 arrived in a Caribbean port praising life rafts issued by the Bureau of Navigation. Five men are missing, presumed dead, after the ship sank 12 minutes after being struck by a German submarine.
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Caribbean
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Navy
Washington
Mobile
Bureau of Navigation
Photographs of Military Objects Banned by Law
President Roosevelt signed a measure banning photographs or sketches of military reservations naval vessels and other military property unless regulated by the Navy or War departments. The act tightens protections beyond the earlier espionage law which focused on intent to harm the United States. Secretary Stimpson cited frequent filming of military sites by nonmalicious individuals and the risk such images pose to national defense.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Secretary of Ar
United States
War Stimpson
Axis Push in Africa and Russia Threaten Middle East War
British expectations hinge on Matruh defense as Rommel may throw about 100 000 troops at the Matruh line while Russians report gains near Kharkov and Sevastopol. Nazi and Japanese actions widen the war with renewed attacks in Africa Europe and the Pacific.
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London
Egypt
Russia
Caucasia
Rommel
Matruh
Middle East
Cairo
Kharkov
Ukraine
Red Army
Sevastopol
Marshall Timoshenko
Kupyansk
Hitler
Crimean
Caucasus
Japan
Moscow
Tokyo
United States
Soviet Union
Sydney
Australia
Gen
Yugoslav Ruler Peters Visit Mixed With Art Tour
Young King Peter of Yugoslavia toured the National Gallery with his official party in Washington. Minister Constantin Fotitich said the art gallery walk was Peter's idea as part of an official day that included Red Cross work and a speech at the National Press Club. He may also visit night clubs and try an army jeep in New York later.
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Washington
Peter
Yugoslavia
National Art Gallery
Constantin Fotitich
American Red Cross
National Press Club
Hull
New York
Unified Allied Command Faces Difficulties in North Africa
Clamor and critics discuss Cunningham relieved in North Africa after Libyan offensive stumbles. Haining serves as intendent general in the Middle East. Experts say forming a single US British Canadian fighting force requires unified command to overcome substantial coordination challenges.
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Hubert
Cunningham
North Africa
Haining
Middle East
United States
Aunt Anna Accused of Love Sparks Family Feud in Will Case
In White Plains New York on June 26 Mrs Mary Siter Owen testified that Mrs Anna H Paton grew close to Rector Dr Henry Darlington triggering teasing and estrangement from relatives. The contested will leaves Darlington 30 percent and Heavenly Rest 10 percent of Paton’s 1.3 million estate, about 800000 after tax, with relatives contesting for roughly 25000 each. The affair allegedly sparked the “battle of brass beds” quarrel in January 1930 as brass beds were swapped for mahogany plans and letters followed.
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White Plains
N. Y
Anna H. Paton
Henry Darlington
Anna
Mary Siter Owen
E. Hollingsworth Siter
Waller Showing Signs of Violence on Death Row
Odell Waller, 25, condemned for the Pittsylvania County murder of Oscar Davis, has exhibited violent behavior on death row in Virginia. A wire screen was added to his cell as guards report he may be feigning insanity. Governor Darden has postponed the execution to July 2 after a commutation hearing set for June 29 requested by counsel for Waller and the Workers Defense League.
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Richmond
Virginia
Odell Waller
Pittsylvania County
Rice Youell
Waller
Youell
Pittsylvania
Oscar Davis
Colgate Darden
John Finerty
Workers Defense League
Daredevil Flier To Command Daredevil Flier In China
Col Robert Scott from Macon Georgia is assigned to command the U S Army Air Corps twenty third pursuit group in China. The group will replace the American Volunteer Group on July 4. A few AVGs aces may join next month when their contracts expire. The transfer follows Brereton’s announcement. Kittyhawk fighters will pass from AVG to Army control as the unit disbands.
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New Delhi
India
Macon
Robert Scott
China
U. S. Army Air Corps
Scott
Lewis H. Brereton
United States Air Forces
Flying Tigers
Army
Senate Holds Secret Session on Naval Matters
A secret Senate session on naval matters is planned to permit Chairman Walsh to brief members privately. Access would be barred to spectators and many attendees, with a confidential ropes presentation to organize members.
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Senate
Walsh
Dmass
Jones Funeral Home offers help to all families in need
The Jones Funeral Home states an unvarying rule to serve every family regardless of financial circumstances. The notice signals inclusive aid and ongoing commitment to accessibility in funeral services.
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Jones
Vessel Survives Torpedo Blast In Caribbean Return Voyage
A Gulf Coast cargo ship with half its starboard side blown away by an Axis torpedo completed a 12 day voyage home. Only two crew members were injured though the ship will sail again after repairs. The May 22 attack amidships on the starboard side occurred in the Caribbean. the crew navigated on a zig zag course and witnessed a smoke puff and water geyser.
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Gulf Coast
Eighth Naval District
Gulf Port
Caribbean
Nazi Demands French Workers
June 26 report: Francis Des Phelippon, head of the French labor front, proposes conscripting French workers for labor in Germany if needed. He cites requisitioning special assignees but does not specify classes, while Paris radio and newspapers report Germany seeks workers as Laval urges more French labor for the Reich.
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Germany
Francis Des Phelippon
French Labor Front
Des Phelipon
Paris
Paris Radio Ae
France
Moniteur
Laval
Reich
Production surge shown in May air and tank outputs
The president outlines production gains with May figures nearly 4 000 planes and over 1 500 tanks plus 2 000 artillery guns. He notes Axis foes will not like the 50 000 plus machine guns in one month and stresses ongoing shortages in raw materials and the need for continued effort.
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United States
Great Britain
Russia
Regulations For Retailers Filing Prices With Ration Board
Clarke County Virginia guidance to retailers on filing ceilings for cost-of-living items by July 1 1942. Posting requirements include clear ceiling price labels and standard paper with commodity identification. Records for non listed March 1942 prices kept on premises and schedule available at local rationing board offices.
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Berryville
Loring C. Kackley
Clarke County Rationing Board
Office of Price Administration
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list items: Sugargasoline Chiang OPA Electric power True The Evolution Trial in Dayton Tenn Anthony Wayne Brothers No Wayne Wright.
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Chiang
Office of Price Administration
OPA
True
Dayton
Tenn
Anthony Wayne
Brothers
Wayne Wright
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B.S. A
White Rock
Lowery
Stanley Mate
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Bin
Howard W. Dunn
Walter Bosserman, Jr
Darrell Triplett
United Food Stores
Eagle's Meat Market
Riley's Market
Garrick’s
Bailey Brothers L. BE. Garris & Co
Cash & Carry
Ramsburg’s
Cameron & Piccadilly
Loudoun St
Valley Avenue
Braddock St
Cameron St
National Ave
W. Piccadilly St
Berryville, Va
Pontiac, Mich
Yellow Truck and Coach Co
Mid-East
Mellon
Daredevil Flier
Leesburg
Loring Kackley
Clarke
Winchester Furniture Co
South Main St
DU Pont
Mece
John W. Rosenberger & Co
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