Winners Named in County Correct Dress Contest at Opequon
Frederick County 4 H Clubs hosted the Correct Dress contest at the Opequon Presbyterian Chapel on June 26. Judges Raachel Dugan Julian Steele and Frank B Reese Jr announced winners in 11 divisions with first place victors eligible for the State contest at Virginia Tech July 21 25.
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Frederick County
Opequon Presterian Chapel
Hite
Ra‘chael Dugan
Julian Steele
Frank B. Reese, Jr
Dorothy Davis
Constance , Brown
Richard Cather
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Army Considers Revisions After Early Examined Selectees
The Army reviews the draft process noting final exams were held near homes to lengthen the pre service period by 10 to 30 days. Rejections spared men the embarrassment of quitting jobs and bidding farewell. Officials say changes await full officer reports at the War Department.
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Irania
War Department
Commodity futures steady with mixed gains across markets
Prices moved higher on most pork futures as corn and soybeans showed gains. Wheat and lard traded above 11 cents per pound while butter reached 1.37 per pound for extra. Futures for December and July contracts reflected up and down shifts in the market.
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Ivery
Jaly
D G Wingfield Dies Suddenly During Night
Delmar Glasgow Wingfield 31 of 930 Woolstock Lane died in his sleep after a brief illness. He is survived by parents David P and Agnes Camden Wingfield five brothers Lawrence Roger John Kirthwood Billy and one sister Mrs C Robert Burner. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm Braddock Street Methodist Church with burial Mt Hebron Cemetery. Body at Jones Funeral Home until Sunday.
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Delmar Glasgow
Wingfield
Woolstock Lane
David P. Agnes Camden Wingfield
Strasburg
Winchester
Eagles
Lawrence
Roger
John
Kirthwood
Billy
C. Robert Burner
Washington
Braddock Street Methodist Church
T. M. Swann
Mt. Hebron
Jones Funeral Home
Army May Follow Navy In Effort To Keep Soldiers
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee rejected a navy request to retain volunteers after their enlistment ends but reported a revised bill allowing future volunteers to be kept in service if Congress declares national interests impeded. Army officials may seek similar authority, with War Department officials noting the impact of selective service and naval needs for trained personnel. Rear Admiral Nimitz cited dilution of personnel on ships as a reason to retain manpower.
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Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Congress
Walsh
Dmass
Army
James V. Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
War Department
Army Reserve
National Guards
D-Mass
C. W. Nimitz
Bureau of Navigation
Johnson
Basil
Grain futures and cash prices rise on Chicago wheat rally
Futures climb with July wheat above 1.06 and September near 1.08 as gains push prices to highs unseen since May last year. Cash grain quotes mix across wheat corn oats soybeans rye with variable bids from Chicago and Baltimore markets.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Britain Gains in Atlantic by Catalina and Corvette Actions
British forces report unspectacular but emphatic triumphs over German U-boats in the mid Atlantic. Scouting flights deter submarines while Catalina aircraft and Corvettes pound at surface craft and protect convoys. Faster merchant ships are urged to bolster material movement to reduce German threats.
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Atlantic
Britain
United States
Market quotations from Baltimore and Chicago livestock reports
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show dull to steady tones across produce and livestock. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices vary by class with moderate volumes and mixed color eggs and poultry noted in the day’s quotations.
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Baltimore
Maine
Mountains
K. S
N. C
U. S
Philadelphia
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Empress Menen and Her Role in Ethiopian History
Empress Menen is described as the wife of Haile Selassie, the Ethiopian emperor. She is noted for her position in imperial leadership and her influence within the Ethiopian monarchy.
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Empress Menen
Haile Selassie
Wall Street Leaders Slid as Market Closes Lower
Heavy buying faded and the stock market drifted downward with many major issues ending near day lows. Transfers totaled about 450000 shares while select quotations at 2 PM showed declines across most leaders and mixed activity among key industrials and utilities.
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New York
N. Y
al Chem
Ammunition Shortage Reported and Ireland Aid Discussed
The report notes a U S ammunition shortage tied to war supplies across the Atlantic. Four Irish background lawmakers met with the Chief Executive to discuss Ireland aid. They cited a $500000 food donation and vessel use, while Roosev el said plants exist but more are needed to manufacture ammunition. Ireland has chartered three ships but sailing status unclear.
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Atlantic
Ireland
Congress
Mead
O'Mahoney
D.-Wyo
McCormack
D.mass
Keogh
Poultrymen of Va to Meet Here in Winchester
A Winchester Day at Fort Meade July 27 and a Virginia State Poultry Federation convention November 5 6 7 are announced by the Chamber of Commerce. The plans include a motorcade with the McIntyre Municipal Band and Chanters, a motorcycle escort, and banners for Company T and Headquarters Detachment of Winchester National Guard. The convention will feature an egg show at the George Washington Hotel.
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Big Winchester
Fort Meade
Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Luutz
116Th Infantry
Asbury Jackson
Winchester
Fort George G. Meade
McItwee Municipal Band
COC
Winchester National Guard
Virginia State Poultry Federation
M. E. Coe
Blacksburg
George Washington Hotel
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible for Typos
Local markets section notes daily accuracy but the Star disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors that may occur. This standard disclaimer highlights potential minor mistakes in the market data.
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The
Star
4-H Club Camp Set for Fort Valley
The 4-H Club Camp will run August 18 to 23 at the government camp in Fort Valley. Two one week sessions cater to clubs from Shenandoah, Loudoun, Rockingham, Rappahannock, Page, Warren and Frederick counties. Miss Julia Taylor and W. A. Quick supervise first week. Ret Landis and Miss Elizabeth supervise the second. The program includes nutrition, handicrafts, poultry, nature study and evening recreation.
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Fort Valley
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Rockingham
Rappahannock
Page
Warren
Frederick
Julia Taylor
W. A. Quick
Ret Landis
Elizabeth
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page 4 list Liberia for question one. Question three yields ee Va a Hale. Question ten asks for colors Red blue and yellow.
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Liberia
Climate of New Mexico in 19th century note
The climate is dry with scant rainfall varying from 12 to 16 inches across localities. Summer heat often reaches about 100 degrees, while the yearly mean temperature is roughly 60.
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New Mexico
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Chapman Motor Co
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Stock Market Report
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Piccadilly St
C. B. Smalts & Son
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