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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1941
Page
3
A veteran journalist recalls the emotional impact of submarine attacks seen during wartime service. The writer notes his travels from Canada to Britain at the outbreak of war and reflects on personal experiences aboard the sea and in foreign conflict zones.
Canadian Press writer describes two torpedo attacks on convoys at midnight and five AM. More than 200 Seamen aboard four boats went down. survivors unknown. Ships escape to maintain Britain's pulse while under sea assault.
The report describes depth charges rousing the sea like thunder as sky raiders failed to appear. The second attack came near Hitler’s undersea marauders usual zone, and a freighter was hit, leaving the convoy scattered with ships isolated for the remainder of the voyage.
The Star cautions readers that most European news is censored before reaching the United States, signaling restricted reports and limited details on ongoing events.
Apple Pie Ridge notes Cecil Payne family moved from Barton farm to Harry Boyles at White Hall. W. R. Graham, local merchant, was in Winchester on business. Several residents visited ill Casaway Clark and others. Snow and rain are welcomed as cisterns needed water.
The I A A notes the Federal Reserve Board formed the Gold Export Committee to regulate exports. It describes a free gold market under this committee with required permits for gold exports.
In Alhambra California on March 1 a two ton elephant named Wilhelmina slipped in mud and buried up to her head. A block and tackle hoist rescued the animal in a dramatic circus style incident during a long rain period.
Miss Clarke visits sister Mrs Boyce and works as literature distributor for the M E Church. Local residents move homes, bridge club prizes awarded, illness improves, and Red Cross nutrition meetings are announced at Parish Hall. Virgil Frazier on leave from McDill Field with a friend, both in the Medical Department.
Three civilian work camps for conscientious objectors under the Selective Service act are planned in Virginia with about 150 men at Grottoes Rockingham county. Other camps will open near Front Royal and Daleville Bolour county as part of a national program run by religious groups.
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty testifies in Los Angeles court in a case brought by Julian M. Gerard of New York seeking an accounting of a grubstake agreement. The judge labels him a confessed cheat after he admits being a fool about the gold mine venture.
The 66 191 classified objectors represent about 20 percent of all registrants in Virginia. Conferees estimate a total of about 250 objectors when all Virginians have been classified.
The Oscar Nebel Company is chartered in Staunton with Verona offices and a capital stock of up to 1000. It will repair dye finish import export and wholesale retail hosiery knit goods and textile textiles. Voting power rests with common stock holders and stock is offered with preemptive rights. The firm plans national and international trade.
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