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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1944
Page
2
Reports describe a stand to alert after an incident as forts were manned bridges guarded and machine gun posts set. No official Dublin confirmation emerged and Eire censorship blocked publication while rumors spread that Allies demanded ports and other facilities.
The governor signed a slate of measures including a bill repealing a license registration for lawn care equipment, an Eastern region hunting license requirement, a new charter for Middleburg, and transfers of land from the State Hospital Board to the Highway Commission. Other actions adjust terms in the Sixth Judicial Circuit and modify hunting provisions.
The Berryville council favored creating a secretary town manager to handle town business including duties of the treasurer, assessor, and recorder. The plan would proceed only if it does not require a tax rate increase.
Farmers could secure one third of the 1943 furnished amount under the Sign Up Days continuation. Those desiring to use superphosphate fertilizer may purchase it or receive a cash payment for its use. Further details available from the Use Committee or the County Agent's Office.
Cecil Edwin Mattless alias Jack Bennett of Amherst county Va charged with carrying a concealed weapon 30 days and costs .25 Prisoner claims AWOL in the Army since last April Ethel Evans 448 N Kent Street unlicensed dog 1 and costs 4.25.
The notice lists meat fats and processed foods stamps with validity through specified dates in 1945 and 1946, describes transfer and change guidelines using various color stamps and tokens, and outlines gasoline coupon values and regional applicability across areas with period dates and unit values.
United States Ambassador Norman Armour is instructed to refrain from entering official relations with Argentina's Farrell regime pending developments. Acting Secretary Stettinius cited Argentine groups not aligned with the policy of defending the Western Hemisphere as influencing Ramirez’s retirement and Farrell’s rise.
Allied air forces push deep into Reich territory in the largest daylight bomber sweep yet. United States and British formations raid northern France and Rome while long range fighters extend coverage beyond Berlin with high visibility and minimal losses.
Clarke County Chamber of Commerce will host Com. Mumma as guest speaker Monday at Berryville. He will discuss Clarke body plans and a town manager system influenced by Abington, Virginia. Dr. W D Cameron Jr will briefly address the city manager concept.
Ex-Vichy Interior Minister Pierre Pucheu tells a French military tribunal he came to North Africa by Gen. Henri Giraud's invitation to join a fighting unit. He says Vichy blocked German occupation and saved the region for the Allies, while asserting Pétain doubted a German victory. Giraud may testify later.
Funeral services were held in Dayton Virginia for Mrs. W. Virginia Ruebush wife of Capt. William H. Ruebush a noted musician and composer The Rev James A Swain assisted by Rev Arthur M Reynolds of Waynesboro officiated Interment followed at Dayton cemetery She was born January 3 1882 at Purgittsville West Virginia and died after a heart condition Linked relatives Mrs 8S R Ludwig and Mrs B A Grayson attended from Winchester Virginia
The governor would have to report to the Governor 30 days before the next session. The House passed eight third reading bills with two negative votes. A 64 to 6 vote repealed the 1928 act making the superintendent of public instruction ex officio a board member at state colleges.
A British American agreement notes an embargo on oil shipments to Spain since February 1 from the Western Hemisphere. State Department aides clarified that packaged oils can be shipped with approval, while the embargo targets bulk tanker shipments. enforcement rests with other agencies.
Istanbul dispatch says Turkey promised an unofficial Bulgarian envoy to present peace requests to the Allies. Prof Sevov, ally of the late King Boris, travels to Sofia to seek withdrawal from the war. A Cairo note links Bulgaria’s anger to the Greece civil war pact and Turkish troop dispositions. A Moscow OWI broadcast says Hungarian frontline forces were captured by Russians, contradicting Budapest claims.
A special meeting of the Farm and Home Market Committee is set for Thursday March 9 at 8 oclock in the County Court House Winchester to plan the curb market reopening this year. The new committee includes Grover Schlack chair Mrs Walter Adams Mrs Lester Dailey Mrs A S Pennypacker T Newton Cather Archie Orndorff Mrs H A Sna and Arthur R Arme Z T C Beamer vegetable specialist VPI will attend to aid with plans and marketing of vegetables. The meeting is open to all who sold on the market last year and to others in the county or city interested.
Miss Helen Jane Tabb a White Hall teacher has sent her resignation to Superintendent Leslie D. Kline effective soon. She has lived in Martinsburg since her home burned near Bunker Hill and cites the long distance travel as the reason for resigning. She plans to seek a similar position in West Virginia.
The case before Trial Justice W. E. was disposed of in court. Details provided indicate a completed disposition in the named matter involving Robert.
Jerald Ambrose of 2 West Monmouth Street received a 60 day suspended jail term and a $5 fine plus costs after being charged with cruelly beating his 12 year old stepson. The court noted evidence of facial injury and ordered welfare involvement for the child’s welfare.
Funeral services for William Franklin White a veteran school teacher will be held Monday at 11 from St Johns Lutheran Church near Mount Williams with The Rev E B Smith officiating. Burial follows in the adjacent cemetery with pallbearers named J L Hershman J E White R C Triplett Ruben Hulver Hurl Himelright and James Bucker.
Bryant Clark of Sunnyside was arraigned before Judge John Rice on larceny charges for stealing a box of groceries worth $8 from Melvin Lewis. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail plus $4.25 costs after Lewis reported the missing groceries from his car. Police traced the theft to Clark who was in the store at the time of purchase.
Washington reports that French officers trained in U S military government schools may lead French Europequish direct control. A plan to send substantial number of requisitioned French ships back to the Committee for National Liberation at Algiers is announced.
Charles Town defeated Martinsburg at Martinsburg to advance to the sectional final after two late foul shots. Martinsburg led 9-6 early and 14-13 at halftime as the game stayed tight before a 19-19 tie at three quarters and a 22-22 deadlock late prior to Andrew’s decisive free throws. Shepherdstown earned a finals berth with a 30-8 win over Berkeley Springs.
Campaign urges readers to donate to the United Service Organizations war fund to support comfort facilities, lodging, and support services for service members and their families overseas and at home.
Postwar Montgomery Ward ad seeks a service man with radio and refrigerator knowledge. Must have a car and reside near Winchester Virginia. Offers good wages and excellent postwar opportunities for the right person. February 23, 1911.
Warrant records issued for Willis Smeltzer and Lloyd Elliott of Gore Virginia ordering their appearance before Trial Justice W E Edwards at 10 am next Saturday to answer charges of violating school attendance laws by not sending their children to school.
A Senate agriculture subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend contempt citation for Jonathan W. Daniels, President Roosevelt’s administrative assistant, for refusing to answer questions in the rural electrification administration inquiry. The full committee will decide next week. Daniels cites confidentiality between the President and himself, arguing disclosure would not serve the public.
The estate of Henrietta W Capper is valued at 4210 dollars with the main asset a frame dwelling at 410 South Market Street. Appraisers listed are Roy P Duvall William Hodge and Carl Brown.
The New China Daily News reports a Free Japan movement forming in Japanese-held China, led by a small group including prisoners. At Yenan on January 15 the Japanese People's Liberation League outlined aims to halt war, withdraw troops, negotiate peace, end militarism, and establish a progressive all party government.
Answers printed on page 4 list Europe as the first question's answer. The set covers True for 2, Speed for 3, Commodore Matthew C. Per for 4, Panay in December 1937 for 5, True for 6, False about tantalite ore for 7, Omar N. Bradley for 8, Siesta for 9, and a beam fastened at one end only for 10.
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