Young registrants drawn in second draft lottery at Capitol
America's second World War draft lottery began at 9 36 this morning in the Capitol building. Key numbers were drawn as local men in Winchester and Frederick counties list their serials, with numerous names including Pattton Keckley Smith and Campbell among others.
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the Star
Washington
America
Selective Service Army
Capitol Building
Warmaker
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Committee On
Luther Clarence Pattton
Clyde Jacob Keckley
Sebert Janney Smith
Ralph Campbell
David ‘W. Peters
Italians Extend Their Successes At Piave Front
Italian forces push gains on the Piave front and repulse Austrian counterattacks. Reports from the Austrian war office say fierce fighting in Lake Carda, Trentino. Meanwhile American troops on the Marne report 29 more German prisoners captured at Beileau Wood north of Chateau Thierry, bringing total to 111 since last report. French front notes mention night artillery activity south of the Aisne and three raids in the Vosges sector.
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Piave
War Office
Lake Carda
Trentino
Marne
Beileau
Chateau Thierry
Beileau Wood
Paris
Aisne
Couvres
Vosges Mountaine
Hard coal ration rules issued for Winchester area
United States Fuel Administration under Harry F Byrd sets a one half of last winter’s hard coal limit for each purchaser in Winchester and Frederick county Virginia. Soft coal excluded. Sworn proof of previous consumption required and any sales at higher prices will be prosecuted. Max retail prices listed for Pennsylvania Anthracite and other grades.
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R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Frederick County
Adminson
Star
United Sttates Fuel Administration
Pennsylvania
Meeting of Clarke County Threshermen and Farmers Assoc
A meeting of the Threshermen and Farmers Protective Association of Clarke County is set for Saturday June 29 at the Berryville Virginia Courthouse. All members are urged to attend and all farmers are invited. H J Martin secretary.
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Threshermen and Farmers’ Protective Association of
Clarke County
Berryville
Berlin calls for resignations over Reichstag speech
London June 27 Berlin reports foreign secretary von Kuehlmann has been asked to resign following a war aims speech in the Reichstag. The conservative press demands his removal, per Copenhagen dispatch citing the Lokal Anzeiger.
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London
Berlin
Pr. von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Copenhagen
Lokal Anzieger
Thanks to friends for kindness during Nellie Camila Cooke's illness and death
The family expresses gratitude to friends of all colors for kindness shown during Nellie Camila Cooke's illness and death and thanks the choirs for the splendid music at the funeral.
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Nellie Camila Cooke
Appointment of Mrs E Virginia Smith as Winchester food aide
A proclamation appoints Mrs E Virginia Smith as assistant in the Winchester food administration. She will visit merchants and manufacturers to inquire about their available sugar on hand and report statements.
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E. Virginia Smith
Food Administration
Winchester
Ford for Sale First Class Condition
For sale a Ford in first class condition offered at 7 N Main St. Buyer to contact seller at stated location for details.
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FORD
Main St
Draft reclassification changes expand Class 1 calls
The legal advisory board of Winchester and Frederick counties announces many registrants moved from deferred to Class 1, with 40 to 60 men affected. New rules tighten exemptions for disability and tighten lookouts for dodgers. minor defects no longer bar limited service. Cow peas, garden seed and grain seed offer incentive until July 16 from Winchester Seed Co. at 46 East Piccadilly Street.
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Lgal
Winchester
Frederick Ouner
Wwo
Ithe
Winchester Seed Co
Plecadilly St
Civic League Plans Fly Education Films at Empire Theatre
The Civic League with Empire Theatre manager J H Henry announces nightly screenings this week of educational films about the house fly menace. The films accompany the usual program and aim to improve health and happiness as League activities focus on pest control this season.
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The
Civic League
J.H. Henry
Empire Theatre
Funeral services for Mrs. Emmaline K Wright
Mrs Emmaline K Wright who died in Staunton yesterday will be buried at Mount Hebros Cemetery after services at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clinton C Athey on North Braddock Street. The Rev W R Alexander of the Baptist Church will officiate tomorrow at 3 o clock.
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Emmaline K. Wright
Staunton
Clinton C. Athey
North Braddock Street
W. R. Alexander
The
Baptist Church
Mount Hebros Cemetery
Virginians Among Wounded in War Casualties
Washington War Department reports American expeditionary forces with twenty nine killed in action six died of wounds two died of disease two died from airplane accidents four died from accidents and other causes thirty one severely wounded and two missing. Corporal Reyburn Williams of Clifton Forge and Private John F Mumaw of Dayton were severely wounded.
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Washington
War Department
Reyburn &. Williams
Clifton Forge
John F. Mumaw
Dayton, Va
Sugar license mandate for retailers and manufacturers in Winchester
Large buyers and sellers of sugar must obtain licenses from the Ideal Food Administrator or assistant by July 1. Officials will require foregone statements of sugar on hand by July 4. Local Food Administrator Shirley Carter of Winchester City announces the policy.
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Shirley Carter
Flor
Winchester
War Savings Stamps Urged For Victory and Thrift
Americans urged to buy war savings stamps to finance the war effort and build a thrift habit. The stamps curb small wasteful spending and accumulate into funds for future needs, supporting the army and war production as debt grows.
Lieutenant Spillman preparing for France voyage
Lieut Paul Spillman of the United States Army spent yesterday at his home on North Market Street with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas B Spillman and left for Camp Mills Long Island. He has been stationed there since leaving Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama about two weeks ago and expects to sail soon for France with the One Hundred and Fourth Ammunition Train. He was formerly attached to Company 1 of the old Second Virginia Regiment before being commissioned at Camp McClellan and transferred to his present regiment.
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Paul Spilman
United States Army
Thomas. B. Spillman
North Market Streets
Camp Mills
Long Island
Camp McClellah
Anniston
Ala
Spillman
France
Second Virginia Regiment
Amp
McClellan
Wheat insure your grain and fire insurance rates
WHANSBROUGH and CARTER advertise insure your wheat and other grain with short term fire and lightning coverage at low rates for property and loans.
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Whansbrough & Carter
Plans Revealed for Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
The Treasury signals tentative plans for the fourth Liberty loan with an at least $6,000,000 target. The interest rate remains 4 percent and denominations mirror the third loan. Campaign to begin early in October.
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Treasury
Year's Work to Be Reported at Chamber Rally
The Chamber of Commerce will present a Summary of Year's Work showing 19 items for the past year. Col Simmons will speak as four directors are approved by tellers and the membership drive aims to strengthen numerical footing. Invitations go to members for tomorrow night at 8 in the chamber rest room.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Permerce
Tomorow
Chamber of
Chamber of Merce
Chamber of Commercs
War Savings Stamp Drive Reported Chester Home Ownership
Miss Augusta Conrad released a statement detailing War Savings Stamp activities. She noted 1,369 homes and 3,266 individuals reported owning stamps, with 611 persons holding canal stamps and 768 homes owning no stamps. By tomorrow evening an estimated reduction in nonparticipants is expected.
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Augusta Conrad
Chester
Corp J E Snyder Arrives In France
Mrs Frank W Snyder reports a letter from her son Corporal J E Snyder announcing arrival in France with the American Army. He had a fine trip and is much pleased with the country, though he declares it hard service. Snyder was employed in this city and trained under Captain George W.
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Frank Wa Snyder
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