60 Attend Annual Jr. Women's Club Fete In Clarke
Miss Robert Shenk served as toastmistress to over sixty members and guests of Clarke County Junior Woman's Club at a Thursday evening fete in the Community Building Berryville School orchestra and Glee Club under Miss Audrey Ott performed. Retiring President Mrs Marvin Longerbeam received a silver four leaf clover pin. The club will collect games for Newton Baker Hospital with Camille Wisecarver chairing the effort. Fifteen volunteers will serve as waitresses for Lions Club banquet.
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Sebrryville
Robert Shenk
Junior Woman's Club
Clarke County
Berryville
Glee Club
Audrey Ott
Soh
F. J. Ayler
Reputer
Elsie Cadwallader
Josephine Carter
Marion Stolle
Marvin Longerbeam
Camille Wisecarver
Connie White
George H. Pope
Helen Barry
Wm. Clevenger
Shenk
Lions Club
General Clark Praises Fifth Army Advance and Rewards
General Clark, returning from a Fifth Army beachhead inspection, declares the army in good shape and has "opened season on the Boche" with thousands killed. He awards 17 decorations to soldiers marching from Salerno to Cassino, praising their role in holding the line despite a tough enemy, terrain, and weather.
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Fifth Army
Mark W. Clark
Salerno
Cassino
Clark
Ration Calendar details stamps and coupon validity
The notice lists ration items and stamp validity periods including meats fats and processed foods with book and stamp numbers, sugar stamps for home canning through 1945, shoes and airplane stamps, gas and fuel oil coupon values, and intervals across regions. It explains changes and acceptable tender values, with varying end dates and geographic applicability.
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Associated Press
K. L
Middletown High Names Annual Staff
Middletown High School senior class elected the annual staff officers on February 14. Charlotte Shiley was named editor in chief with Robyn Ann Williams as assistant editor. Roland Dalton and Sara Judy were named subscription managers. Carrie DeHaven is artist and Marie Conner poetess. The school plans a seven volume yearbook titled Our Trial, with about sixty pages and sections on dedication classes clubs athletics and advertisements. It should be ready by late May.
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Middletown High School
Charlotte Shi
Lives of Six Snuffed Out at Richmond Hotel Fire
A hotel fire in Richmond trapped guests on multiple floors. Two women suffocated in a bathroom while attempting to escape flames. Army and Richmond doctors treated dozens injured as smoke choked corridors. Senator Landreth and others recalled the harrowing scenes as firemen battled the blaze. The Jefferson, a landmark since 1895, housed members of the Virginia General Assembly and famed visitors amid the chaos.
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Army
Richmond
Red Cross
Edmund DeJarnette
Hanover
Harry Stuart
Russell County
E. H. Organ
Senator Landreth
Robert E. O'K
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Ralph Raffo
Fire Department
Medical College of Virginia Hospital
Grace Hospital
Richmond Army Air Base
Virginia General Assembly
James Drennan
Franklin
Main Street
Jefferson
Benjamin Harrison
William H. Taft
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Southwoods Join Army Staff Here
Capt. Geo. Marshall announces the arrival of Envoy and Mrs. Raymond Southwood to assist with local Salvation Army work. They come from Hagerstown where they aided Captain William Southwood and helped inaugurate Girl Guard and Boy Scout troops. A public welcome is set for Sunday at 8 p m at 303 South Loudoun St.
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Geo. Marshall
Raymond Southwood
Salvation Army
Lieut
Leonard Facemire
Envoy
Southwood
Hagerstown
William Southwood
Capt
Marshall
Winchester
Salvation Army Corps
South Loudoun St
More Nazi Troops In Yugoslavia
London dispatch reports a surge of German strength in Yugoslavia with elements of about 20 divisions. Tito's forces say occupation of nine Dalmatian islands is complete but at heavy losses, while Allied supplies reach partisans despite the push.
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London
Yugoslavia
Berlin
Adriatic
Lissa
Associated Press
Daniel de Luce
Bari
Italy
Marshal Tito
National Liberation Army
Tito
Dalmatian
Korcula
Brac
Hvar
Golta
Drvenik
Uljan
Pasman
Split
Krk
Cherso
Fiume
Darden Grieved By Weaver Death
Richmond Virginia March 11 Governor Darden commented on the death of Senator Aubrey G Weaver in the Jefferson Hotel fire saying the state has sustained a great loss He added the Commonwealth has sustained a great loss and that Weaver devoted himself to Virginias betterment and is missed by all who knew him
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Richmond
Darden
Aubrey G. Weaver
Jefferson Hotel
Weaver
Commonwealth
Virginia
Red Army advances in Ukraine drive toward Kherson and Tarnopol
Three Huge Red forces continued pressure on German lines in the Tarnopol area as street fighting escalates. Zrukov’s right wing fought to breach inner defenses of Tarnopol, while Malinovsky’s Third Ukrainian Army pushed toward Kherson and Nikolaev on the Black Sea coast.
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Romania
Zrukov
Tarnopol
Moscow
Konev
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Black Sea
Kherson
Nikolaev
Bombing Run Hits Marseille Factory in Southern France
Lancasters struck an air craft factory near Marseille with American fighters escorting the four engined bombers. Clouds over western Germany kept many fighters grounded while heavy flak met raids over Pas de Calais and western Germany. Captain Maj. Charles J. Rosenratt reported smooth flying under layered clouds and minimal German air activity.
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Charles J. Rosenratt
Tampa
Fla
France
U. S
Boulogne
Calais
Dieppe
Goes To Jail For Failing To Send Children To School
Willis Smeltzer of Gore Virginia was arraigned before Trial Justice W E Edwards and found guilty of refusing to send his children to school. He received 30 days in jail with $4.10 costs. all but five days were suspended. Lloyd Elliott of nearby Virginia failed to appear as arraigned and the case was postponed to Saturday March 18. Smeltzer is the second recent convict for violating the state education attendance law.
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Willis Smeltzer
Gore
W. E. Edwards
Lloyd Elliott
Re. Va
Smeltzer
Dr Frew addresses Presbyterians at annual dinner
Dr Allen Frew pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Ardmore Pa spoke to the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church congregation on The Obscurity of the Obvious at the annual congregational dinner. He urged broad balanced beneficent compassion modeled on Christ and called for a worldwide church revolution to teach unity in faith. He urged gifts of time and money, noted the upcoming every member campaign, and reported rapid progress on restoring the East Piccadilly street church for Winchester Presbytery's 150th anniversary. The event was led by Rev Donald S Wilson with Stewart Bell Jr in charge. the Womans Auxiliary prepared supper served by the business womens division.
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Allen Frew
First Presbyterian Church
Ardmore
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Frew
Kingdom of God
Christ
Church of Christ
Few
Clifford Grim
East Piccadilly Street
Winchester Presbytery
Dr. Frew
Donald S. Wilson
Stewart. Bell, Jr
Woman's Auxiliary
Business Women’s Division
Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed in Air Force Edition
The edition lists quiz answers including 2. 1812, 3. Fog rain snow, 4. Caviar, 5. Yes, 6. It was free to choose, 7. Arctic Ocean, 8. Table centerpiece, 9. Washington and Lee, 10. Florence Nightingale.
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Air Force
Arctic Ocean
Washington and Lee
Florence Nightingale
Divorces Granted by Corporation Court Judge Harrison
Judge Burr P. Harrison granted two divorces in Corporation Court. Strother C. Cooper was granted a partial decree from Cecelia M. Cooper of Greenbelt Maryland on grounds of desertion, married in 1934. Raymond H. Shanholtz was granted a full divorce from Pansy B. Shanholtz, married in 1924, desertion cited. Neither party may remarry within six months.
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Burr P. Harrison
Corporation Court
Ireland Awaits U S Pressure to Close Axis Posts
In Dublin era Dubliners weigh possible U S economic sanctions to close Axis listening posts in Eire amid food import reliance and scarce shipping. Dublin sources note Irish mood restrains Nazi reprisals while Belfast outlets report Northern Ireland support for American request and call Washington to act.
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Era
Irish Free Press
Belfast
Irish Daily Telegraph
Northern Ireland
the Telegraph
Fish Government
Eire
Belfast News
Washington
Allies Advance Around Bismarck Sea Fronts
Allied forces press advances around the Bismarck Sea as Japanese efforts to disrupt airfields serving Rabaul falter. Marines seize Talasea air field and village on the north New Britain coast, while gains push on Los Negros and Saidor as Bougainville airfields endure shelling.
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Allied
Southwest Pacific
Bismarck Sea
Rabaul
New Britain
Douglas MacArthur
U S
Talasea
U. S
Los Negros Island
Admiralty Group
New Guinea
Saidor
Madang
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville Island
Solomons
Piva
Mrs Richard Lewis Named Chairman of Red Cross Speakers Bureau
Mrs Richard Lewis a prominent civic leader in Winchester was appointed chairman of the speakers bureau for the Winchester Frederick county Red Cross chapter. The bureau under her direction is expected to fuel the upcoming volunteer drive for the Motor Corps and other urgently needed volunteer services. She also chairs the Winchester branch of the American Association of University Women which sponsored a program and debate at the George Washington Hotel.
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Richard Lewis
Winchester
Winchester- Frederick County
Red Cross
Evangelistic Services Close Sunday Night
The re consecration service was a forward step for the church. The Youth Choirs and congregation have joined enthusiastically in worship through song. The closing message will be given Sunday night by Rev. John M. Duckwall, pastor's brother. Song service at 7 30 p m. All are invited to worship.
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Aoe
John M. Duckwall
Virginia Bowlers Open Tourney Highlights Grayson Score
Five bowlers from Winchester and one from Warrenton compete in the Hop Caskey bowling tourney at Martinsburg. Grayson of Warrenton tops the opening night with 752 pinfall, about 50 under the prior three years' winning marks.
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Winchester
Grayson
Drunkenness Fines In Civil And Police Court
Judge John W. Rice presiding disposed several cases this morning. C J Roe of Wadesville Virginia faced a charge of drunkenness with fines of $5 and costs totaling $6.25. Fred Rh of Winchester charged with drunkenness was fined $5 and costs of $5.25.
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John W. Rice
Prenee
C. J. Roe
Wadesville
Fred
D W Moore Dies in Pennsylvania at McKees Rocks
Mrs J R Bucher of Stephens City reports nephew David W Moore died at his McKees Rocks home Pa He was son of the late D W Moore of McKees Rocks Survived by wife Rena H White grandchildren and three sisters Funeral at McKees Rocks Mount Calvary Cemetery in that city. Mr and Mrs Moore were well known around Winchester and Frederick county.
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J. R. Bucher
Stephens City
David W. Moore
McKees Rocks
D.W. Moore
Rena H. White
Luther White
Frederick County
J. R. S. Bucher
Mountain Falls
Chiara
Helen Bryant
Dorothy Zelser
Ruth Moore
Pennsylvania
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Senator Weaver Dies After Hotel Fire in Richmond
Funeral services and services will join for Senator Weaver the 62 year old chairman of Virginia’s finance committee. He is survived by widow Pearl Kenner and three daughters Evelyn Carson Helen Livingston Winnie Nicholls and a brother Henry Weaver. Weaver, a longtime Byrd allied Democrat, died after being trapped in his Jefferson Hotel room as fire swept two top floors. He was a Front Royal native educated at Randolph-Macon and UVA, served in the House and Senate since 1912, led budget and finance efforts, and was active in national Democratic conventions and state governance bodies.
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Pearl D. Kenner
Weaver
Evelyn Weaver Carson
Front Royal
Comdr
Joseph M. Carson
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Helen Weaver Livingston
New York City
Winnie Weaver Nicholls
Santa Maria
California
Henry B. Weaver
Senate
House
United States
Harry F. Byrd
James H. Price
Darden
Philadelphia
Virginia
Randolph-Macon Academy
University of Virginia
House of Delegates
State Board of Law Examiners
Woodrow Wilson
Tax Commission
Governor's Budget Advisory Commission
Capitol
Budget Commission
Finance Committee
Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Markets
Baltimore market report dated March 11 notes produce prices mostly unchanged for apples and potatoes while the poultry market remains firm. Roasters fryers and broilers quoted 30 to 33 cents per pound, Leghorns 26 to 29 1/2, ducks 27 1/2 for Pekins and Muscovies, eggs dull at 32 to 33 cents for 54 lb cartons, butter at 282,870 pounds with 8,740 cases noted.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Lambs
Baltimore reports steady to mixed cattle and hog quotes with week-ago comparisons. Slaughter steers 16.35 top at 16.15 for 1150 lb. fat beef cows 11.50-13.00. hogs 11.65-14.40 across weights. sheep and lambs varied 6.50-17.50 with top fat lambs at 16.50-17.50.
Hog market steadies as supply tightens on midwest sale
Chicago report shows salable hogs near 1,000 with total 10,000. Market steady with good to choice hogs limited to about 450 head of 200-190 lb range at 13.90 to 14.00, top 14.10 on choice. Sows 400-550 lb quoted 13.40 to 13.50, light sows to 13.75. shippers active in the trade.
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Chicago
Stock Market Report Surges to Yearly Peaks on Rails and Rubbers
New York stock market advanced with gains of fractions to over 2 points led by rails and rubber shares. Transfers reached about 600,000 shares, among the largest Saturday totals in months. Peak quotations for the year or longer were recorded for Santa Fe Atlantic Coast Line Goodyear Goodrich U S Rubber Schenley National Distillers Western Union and others. Leading issues included N Y Central Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas Co and Standard Oil (NJ). Front leaders were N Y Central Southern Pacific Southern Railway Texas Co and Standard Oil (NJ). Forward curb leaders included Glen Alden Coal G A Fuller Creole Petroleum Carrier Corp and United Light.
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New York
Santa Fe
Atlantic Coast Line
Goodyear
Goodrich
U. S. Rubber
Schenley
National
Livestock auction shows mixed gains across cattle and sheep
Receipts smaller, cattle market active with good and choice fat steers and yearlings firm to strong, top at 17.00, medium grades up to 25 higher. Heifers 25 higher for good, most 13.00 to 15.25 bulk, bulls and vealers up to 50. Sheep and lambs mix with slaughter lambs 15 to 25 higher, top 16.50, native lambs scarce, ewes 8.00 to 8.25, cull and common layers 7.15 to 14.50 across lots.
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Baltimore
Star Coverage Promises Full Local and World News
The Star pledges complete coverage of local and national events with in depth reporting and timely updates. Readers can expect comprehensive stories from city to world level, with clear summaries and access to ongoing developments.
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the Star
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