Mrs Snapp Wins Salesgirl Bond Selling Contest
A. M. Snapp, an employee of Ry's, won the Salesgirl Bond Sell test by selling 4632.15 in War Bonds and Stamps. Catherine Cooper of Woolworth's took second with 87500 in bonds, and Mary S. Butler of Penney's finished third with 154. The winners will receive $50, $25 bonds respectively at a public ceremony announced by L. B. Phillips, chair of the Retail Merchants Bond Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Snapp
Ry’s
Retail Merchants’ Association
Sna
Catherine Cooper
Woolforth'’s
Phillips
Bombing warfare in France shows rising flight potency
The article notes increasing effectiveness of Allied daylight attacks as conditions favor. It recalls London claims of warning Germans about air strikes but says U S Air Force HQ rejected formal notices. Large bomber formations likely to strike Germany in a single strike, with warning unlikely due to Allied policy on civilian mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loniiton
U. S
Strategic Air Force
England
Germany
Sir tQeaders
Religious Education Institute Held by Winchester Church
The Presbyterian Church of Winchester will sponsor a Religious Education Institute on Thursday March 23. All officers teachers and interested persons are urged to attend. Leaders include Rev T K Currie of Richmond Mrs John Fairfield Richmond Alex P Batchelor J S Patterson and James Sydnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church of Winchester
T. K. ‘Currie
Richmond
John ‘Fiarly
Alex P. Batchelor
J.S. Pathterson
James Sydnor
Clarke Fire Blazes Chimney at Meadow Brook Farm
Clarke fire company responded Saturday night to a chimney blaze at Meadow Brook Farm near the Clarke line in Jefferson county West Virginia. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryvile Fire Company O
Meadowbrook
Clarke Line
Jefferson County
W. Va
Ration Calendar Across Goods and Stamp Validities
Ration calendar details continued with book three and four stamps for meats fats and processed foods, red and blue stamps active through spring dates, sugar book stamps for home canning, shoes stamps, gas coupons varying by region, fuel oil periods, and overall unit values across zones. The AP list notes expiry dates, interval changes, and regional differences for orderly substitution and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Middle West
East
Wickard denies political meddling in REA agency
Agriculture Secretary Wickard told a Senate committee he did not inject politics into the Rural Electrification Administration or bias policies under Administrator Harry E. Slattery. He said he sought Slattery's resignation only to secure leadership for unity. Jonathan Daniels also declined to testify but later appeared after contempt threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture
Wickard
Senate
Rural Electrification Administration
Harry E. Slattery
Slattery
Jonathan Daniels
Roosevelt
Hotel Jefferson Fire Claims Noted Figures In Virginia
An official report on the Hotel Jefferson fire that killed six, including U S Senator Aubrey G Weav er and Mrs H Price widow of the former Governor, was expected for Mayor Gordon Ambler. Fire Chief Taylor said the blaze began in a second floor stairwell and spread rapidly through upper floors. One hospitalized patient was discharged. Investigations continue under the Mayor’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Hotel Jefferson
Gordon B. Ambler
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Virginia
H. Price
A. F. Taylor
John E. McMahon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Connally presses for compromise on voting bill
Sen Connally of Texas urged the Senate to accept the compromise service vote bill from conferees, saying it offers the best chance to expand soldier and sailor voting. He warned rejection would imperil future voting legislation and stressed state rights and timely action before the November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connally
D.- Tex
Senate
House
Joint Conference Committee
Green
Lucas
D.-Ill
Texas
Congress
Restrictions on Eire imports loom amid neutrality stance
Northern Ireland and London papers push the likelihood of import restrictions despite denials from London and Washington. Police curbed Eire worker permits in northern Ireland, while Dublin papers ran the travel notice with little comment. No immediate official reaction as Dublin guards the German legation. Eduard Hempel and family reside near Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Home Office
Northern Ireland
London Daily Herald
Dublin
Dial
de Valera
Associated Press
Neutraloviana
Eduard Hempel
Queenstown
Died at 17 Miss Breining to be Buried in Pampa
Miss Bernardine Ann Breining 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Breining of 1446 Grey stone Terrace Washington died Sunday at 11 10 PM after two weeks illness Funeral services were held at Kurtz Funeral Home and her body was shipped to Pampa Texas for burial in Martinsboro West Virginia is the place of final disposition in a family with ties to Amarillo Texas and Chattanooga Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardine Ann Breining
W. A. Breining
Greystone Terrace
Amarillo
Texas
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Handley High School
Glee Club
Library Club
First Baptist Church
Pampa
Breining
Navy Yard
Washington
Pittsburgh
Ann Rickey Breining
Chattanooga
Tenn
Clark
D. BD
Kurtz Funeral Home
Martinsbro
W. Va
Young Life Club Sponsors Eternal Life Crusade
The Young Life Club of Berryville and a local church sponsor a crusade from March 27 to March 31. Meetings are nightly at 8 o clock in Berryville High School auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Life’s Club of
Berryville
Eternal Life Crusade
Berryville High School
Five Die in Dwelling Fire Near Rollingsford New Hampshire
Five people perish as a late night fire destroys a home in Rollingsford New Hampshire. John Servetas 27 and his son John Jr 4 Barbara Downs 10 Virginia Downs 2 and Lawrence Downs 16 died. Mrs Servetas and her sister Mrs Emily Downs escaped from the second floor after being trapped. The mother reportedly jumped first then tried to help the others before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollingsfpord
N. H
John. Servetas
John, Jr
Barbara Downs
Virginia Downs
Lawrence Downs
Servetas
Emily Downs
German Woman Held As Spy
In GO Chile on March 13 4 Else von Flaten a former employee of the German Embassy was arrested on espionage charges. Police found many espionage papers including instructions to spies in Chile in her possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Else von Flaten
To Paint Luray On Victory Ship
Washington reports 50 city names selected to appear on Victory ships built by Pacific coast yards. Names will follow with the word Victory and include Atchison and Joplin as examples, with Bluefield and Luray among the slated vessel names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Ship
Washington
Pacific Coast
United Nations
Victory
California Shipbuilding Corporation
Wilmington
Calif
Atchison Victory
Atchison
Kas
Joplin Victory
Joplin
Bluefield
W. Va
Luray
Forces Delay For Executive Curb
Senate leader Barkley delayed action on a proposal to survey executive orders of the President focusing on constitutional authority. He sought more time to study the resolution offered by Sen. McCarran amid criticism of Roosevelt’s use of executive orders and funding via transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barkley K. Aeee
Senate
Barkley
Roosevelt
Sen. McCarran
D.-New
Senate Appropriations Committee
McCarran
Answers to the Daily Quiz Correct Answers List
The page provides the quiz solution set listing July as answer one and President Harding as two, with references to the Fourth and William Frederick Cody as three and four. Tomato is five. Eve Curie is identified as the daughter in seven. Yori in eight. welding in nine. and William McKinley with a note on July Fi 1898 in ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Harding
William Frederick Cody
Eve Curie
Yori
Welding
William McKinley
News Behind The News On Page 4
Column by Paul Mallon examines daily happenings with a focus on notable events and local reactions. The piece highlights the interplay of politics and society, noting how decisions unfold in public and private spheres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon
Abolish FSA Agency Proposed by House Subcommittee
A House agriculture subcommittee introduced a bill to dissolve the Farm Security Administration and transfer its assets to the Farmers Home Corporation. The plan limits loan sizes, expands tenant purchases, and authorizes up to 50 million dollars annually for direct tenant loans plus 50 million in private loan insurance. Veterans receive preference in purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Security Administration
House
Agriculture
Cooley
Farmers Home Corporation
FSA
Farm Credit Administration
Farm Credit Organization
Farmers’ Home Agency
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Co%i
Charles Town Panthers Fall in WV Regional Tourney
Charles Town High and its Purple Panthers lost to Thomas High School 38 35 in the West Virginia regional basketball tournament at Keyser. Charles Town had advanced from Martinsburg by beating John Cobourns Bulldogs and Shepherdstown High, trailing 10 8 after the first quarter and 23 16 at halftime before a late rally fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town Purple Panthers
West Virginia
Keyser
Thomas High School
Charles Town
Martinsburg
John Cobourn
Bulldogs
Shepherdstaym High
Panthers
Thomas
Billy Andrews
Ree
Charles Town Quint
Harry Swisher Injured In Accident Near Berryville
Harry Swisher of Imchester sustained head injuries and shock when his car left Route 50 west of town about 8 pm Saturday. He was alone and was taken by Omps ambulance to Memorial Hospital where X rays showed no concussion or skull fracture and his condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swisher
Berryville Avenue
Imchester
Here
Swisher
Omps
Imemorial Hospital
Lena Butler Died Yesterday
Lena Butler died at her home near Summit Point West Virginia yesterday afternoon. She was the widow of Samuel Butler born in Warren County. Her parents were Alfred Lee and Helen Fletcher Lee. Surviving are her brother Thomas J. Lee of New York and children Rosie Curry Summit Point Adelaide Butler Washington DC Joseph Butler Coatesville VA and Alfred Butler Berryville. Funeral services will be at Sugar Hill at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in Sugar Hill Churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Butler
Summit Point
W. Va
Samuel Butler
Warren County
Alfred .Lee
Helen Fletcher Lee
Thomas J. Lee
New York
Rosie Curry
Adelaide Butler
Washington, D. C
Joseph Butler
Coatesville
Alfred Butler
Berryville
Sugar Hill
Italian Protest Against Churchill Endorsed Government
Italians held a protest against Prime Minister Churchill s support for the king and the Badoglio regime. A 10 minute general strike planned for March 4 was cancelled by Allied authorities. Red flags and placards proclaimed down with the Fascist king down with Badoglio down with the King and up with the republic We want work and bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Badoglio
Bas Doglioc
Carroll Miller To Address Fruit Men Here Friday
County Agent I. Fred Stine announced that Carroll Miller will address the Frederick County Fruit Growers Friday night March 17 at 8 o clock. The first in a series of monthly meetings to discuss current problems and marketing in 1944. A H Teske and Appalachian Apples Inc officials will attend to discuss labor issues and other items. The meeting will be a round table after remarks, with Walker McC Bond presiding. Growers urged to attend and check mailing cards for acreage data to receive spraying and production information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stine
Monthchester
A. H. Teske
Carroll R. Miller
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Miller
Walker McC. Bond
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Alice G. Anderson Dies at White Post
Alice Grigsby Anderson colored died at her White Post home at 11 05 last night born in Warren County daughter of Wesley Whitmore and Margaret Deneal Surviving husband George E Anderson one daughter Jennie Snyder of Washington Rais two sons Marshall Grigsby Mass and Robert Grigsby Clarke County one brother Wesley Whitcote one sister Lizzie Hunter of White Post and step children Daisy Gordon Edward Anderson Boyce Charles G Anderson Funeral Thursday at 1 30 at Ebenezer Church White Post with burial in Ebenezer Church Cemetery Rev H H Twyman officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Grigsby Anderson
White Post
Warren County
Wesley Whitmore
Margaret Deneal
George E. Anderson
Jennie Snyder
Washington
Eo Rais
Marshall Grigsby
Mass
Robert Grigsby
Clarke County
Wesley Whitcote
Lizzie Hunter
Daisy Gordon
Philadelphia
Edward and
Golden Anderson
Boyce
Charles G. Anderson
Washington, D. C
Ebenezer Church
H. H. Twyman
Rites For Mrs Price Follow Hotel Jefferson Fire
Mrs James H Price 52 widow of former Virginia governor is buried at Thornrose Cemetery Staunton after funeral at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church Richmond. She died in the Hotel Jefferson fire with six others and had been visiting her son St James H Price Jr at the Richmond Diesel School and daughter Miss Lillian Moir Price at St Catherine's School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Louderback
Russell M. Weaver
J. R. Breneman
G. Dayton Hodges
D. French Laughter
E. Blackburn Moore
Lake L. Triplett
H. C. Rogers
C. G. Quesenberry
The
University of Virginia
J. L. Newcomb
R. Gray Williams
Lewis C. Williams
Christopher B. Garnett
James H. Corbitt
C. O’conor Godrick
Edward R. Stettinius
Dr. Haden
Edward C. Anderson
Virginia Board of Law Examiners
Stuart B. Campbell
Henry Co. Riely
Leigh D. Williams
Price
Richmond
James H. Price
Virginia
Moir S. Martin
Mount Airy
N. C
St. James H. Price, Jr
Richmond Diesel School
Lillian Moir Price
St. Catherine’s School
February War Bond Drive: County and City Schools Raise 34023.85
Readable report shows district schools contributing 34023.85 toward the Fourth War Loan Drive. Gore leads county with 4171, Handley High tops city with 8377.65, John Kerr students second with 6267.75, and detailed school totals listed for each county and city school. 100% participation noted in Handley rooms and high participation at Virginia Avenue and John Kerr schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay deGrange
The
War Finance Committee
Gore
Gainesboro
Stephens City
Handley High Schoo
Gravel Springs
Highview
Bernstown
Middletown
Miller
Mountain View
Mount Airy
Round Hill
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall
Cone
White Hall
Cedar Hill
Col
Bandley High
Handley Elementary
Virginia Avenue
John Kerr
Douglas
Handley
Barr
Boxley
Browning
Jumback
Crowe
Dun
Miss Jolly
Estate notice for A. G. Whitacre in Gore Virginia
Public notice seeks claims against the estate of A. G. Whitacre. Creditors and unknown claimants must present their demands to J. R. Whitacre administrator in Gore Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Whitacre
J. R. Whitacre
Adm
Virginia Supreme Court limits Milk Commission price powers
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the State Milk Commission may fix price differences only by grade, not for the same grade. In Comp versus the State Milk Commission, Justice C Vernon Spratley noted no inherent power to fix prices beyond statutory grant, comparing the authority to taxes and stressing limits on the commission's pricing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
State Milk Commission
E George
Milk Commission
C. Vernon Spratley
Dairy Feeding School Wednesday in Winchester Courthouse
County Agent I Fred Stine announces a Dairy Feeding School on March 15 at 8 pm on the second floor of Winchester County Courthouse. R G McNelly from extension will discuss the 1944 8 Point National Production program and dairy herd management. The meeting, a round table discussion, offers producers guidance on balancing feeds for best production and home grown feeds amid a tight feed outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
Winchester
R. G. Mnelly
Stine
Help the USO Provide A Home Away From Home
A wartime appeal requests donations to the USO to fund rest and relief for service members overseas. The drive promotes a welcoming haven, meals, and comfort items, emphasizing support for families awaiting loved ones and for veterans returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
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France
Religious Education Institute
R.S.A
Miss Breining
Young Life’s
F.S.A. Agency
Charles Town High
Pinkham
Beneft
Pinkham’s
Lydia Pinkham
Carroll Miller
Alice G. Anderson
Circuit Court
Winchester Furniture
St. Main St
Gore, Va
Milk Agency
Just Dial
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
RED Cross
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Loudoun Street
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