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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1944

Page

2

Turks Anxious To Go Part of Way With Allies

Turkish editors meeting with Foreign Minister Numan Menemencioglu report Ankara aims to preserve its alliance with Britain while considering wartime participation. They say British aid pledged under the 1939 treaty totaling 25 million pounds sterling for six months has largely not arrived, with only 19 million delivered, and four percent of later commitments by Churchill at Adana fulfilled.

Ish Numan Menemencioglu Turkey Britain London Rks Shurchill Adana

British Guest To Speak At Peace Discussion Tonight

Miss Muriel Hopkin of South Wales will join a Market Street Methodist Church panel on the Six Pillars of Peace at 8:00 p m. She serves in the Wrens and is visiting local hosts Mr and Mrs A M Hannum. The panel includes Mrs Garlakins and Mrs Margaret Toe eeea Halvosa with Rev Reginald W Vanderberry as moderator. The topic covers postwar world organization plans.

Market Street Methodist Muriel Hopkin South Wales Great Britain The Wrens Margaret Toe Eeea Halvosa Reginald W. Vanderberry

Death of William L. McCave in Pennsylvania

Mrs H Yeakley of Clear crook Virginia learns of the death of her brother in law William L McCave of Dravens Surg Pennsylvania born May 10 1861 died February 19 1944 final rites at Earl H Barkly Funeral Home Bravensburg Reverend Robert Anderson officiating Survived by widow Mary Jane Highby and daughter Mrs W L Wallace of Pennsylvania

H. Yeakley Clearcrook William L. McCave Dravens- Surg Ohio Earl H. Barkly Bravensburg Robert Anderson Mary Jane Highby W. L. Wallace Pennsylvania

Ration Calendar highlights stamps valid through spring

Ration calendar details coupons for meats fats processed foods and gasoil with stamp books and dates. It lists stamp validity through March 20 May 29 and May 20 for various colors including Y Z A-8 B-8 C-8 D-8 E-8 blue tokens and green one point tokens. It notes indefinite validity for some stamps and regional differences in gasoline allowances through May 8.

Th. Associated Press Luger Ater Nutheast Far West Rocky Mountains

Market Quotations for Livestock and Produce in Baltimore and Chicago

Livestock and produce prices show steady overall tone with mixed changes. Baltimore quotes cover eggs, butter, cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep, noting active demand for medium and high grades and lower prices for heavy sows. Chicago rounds out with hogs steady across weights and cattle largely steady to higher, with limited weaner supply and strong beef cow activity.

British Mining At Mere Trickle

London, March 8. Coal flow from Welsh mines dwindled to a trickle as a wage strike spread, with 60,000 to 70,000 of about 100,000 miners walking out. The nation awaited a London meeting of owners and miners chaired by Gwilym Lloyd George seeking a wage solution and overhaul.

London Best Gwilym Lloyd George

Stock Market Report Broad gains in steels and autos

New York March 8 broad buying of steels and motors led to small gains across leaders. General Motors Chrysler Goodyear U S Rubber and Du Pont posted new highs for the year as others like U S Steel Bethlehem Western Union Union Carbide Santa Fe and Great Northern also advanced. Bond and commodity moves were narrow while curb listings showed progress in American Cyanamid Cities Service Creole Petroleum and Republic Aviation.

New York Steels Motors General Motors Chrysler Goodyear U. S. Rubber du Pont U. S. Steel Bethlehem Western Union Union Carbide Santa Fe Great Northern American Cyanamid Cities Service Creole Petroleum Republic Aviation

Elementary Victory Recaps By Virginia Avenue and Pandley Schools

The article notes winners Virginia Avenue and Pandley elementary schools for a wartime scrap drive. The flag goes to the latest winner tomorrow with no formal presentation beyond the initial win. The best average across total collections will hold the flag permanently at school end. Citizens are urged to keep saving paper, magazines, newspapers, and cans to support the war effort.

Virginia Avenuey John Kerr Pandley Elementary School

Denies Legion Is Attacking Governor Darden

Richmond March 8 J Wicker Jr chairman the Virginia National Defense Committee said the American Legion backs Governor Darden and supports soldier voting legislation. He praised Darden as loyal and valuable and urged continued cooperation with the General Assembly.

Richmond Ae J. Wicker, Jr Virginia National Defense Commativesee Thegion Darden American Legion Wicker Virginia Legion

Local Livestock Price Report Highlights Various Markets

The report lists bid ranges for cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, and pigs. Notable items include choice steer prices up to 15, fat cows to 10.50, veal calves tops at 17.25, fresh cows and springers from 55 to 170, and a choice butcher bull sold at 13.50 for 1310 pounds.

Baltim Baltimore

Chicago Grain Quotations Steady in Narrow Range

Chicago grain prices opened steady with no breakout from the week’s narrow trading range. Gains in stocks and cotton provided support. Wheat May 1.71 1/8 to 1/4, July 1.67 1/2, Sept 1.65 3/8 to 1/2. Oats May 81, July 77 to 176 1/8. Rye May 1.28 3/8, July 1.27 1/4 to 3/8.

Cago Gra

United in Purpose with the Governor Phrase

A short wartime style line expresses unity with the governor in purpose and intent. It reflects shared resolve and collaborative effort across leadership levels. The quote emphasizes collective action during a challenging period.

Local Markets Daily Markets Note

Local markets are printed daily with corrections. The Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors.

The Star

Short Patent and Brand Grain Prices Listed

The document lists patent and brand prices for corn and other feeds by bag and by hundredweight, with values for yellow corn, white corn, milo, mixed feed, middlings, corn meal, dairy feed, heavy hens, leghorn poultry, young ducks, country butter, and beef cattle. Prices include 10 lb and 25 lb bags and per 100 cwt or per barrel, with ranges for cows and other livestock categories.

Oranda Seveseieus Nods Heavis Springers Mirollera Tvebeeweban Save

Lenten Service At Grace Church

Grace Lutheran Church will hold a Lenten service tonight at 7 30 led by Dr R Homer Anderson superintendent of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia. The public is invited to attend these services.

Grace Lutheran Church R. Homer Anderson Lutheran Synod of Virginia Tne

Country Wide Musical Instrument Drive Aims To Aid Soldiers

A two week campaign begins March 13 to collect idle musical instruments for soldiers at Army camps worldwide. Pianos and bull fiddles are excluded. phonographs too. Coca Cola bottlers act as collectors, with trucks picking up in grocery stores and other outlets to ship to the Army.

Coca Cola” Co Army

Answers to the Daily Quiz on Page Four

The page prints correct quiz answers: 1 One. 2 One hundred forty four. 3 April 1942. 4 True. 5 Nebraska. 6 Iran and Iraq respectively. 7 Charleston. 8 20 dollars. 9 Theodore Roosevelt. 10 Samuel L Clemens Mark Twain.

Nebraska Iran Iraq Charleston Theodore Roosevelt Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain

Star Feed The Birds Inspire Local Newswide

The Star Feed The Birds brings readers coverage of local and national happenings with a concise update stream. It highlights ongoing events and notable developments while urging readers to stay informed through quick, reliable summaries.

Worl the Star

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