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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
5
James F. King recounts life in liberated English villages during war, noting constant air activity and security minded drivers. He describes convoys at day and night, limited road signs, and patrols by white helmeted American MPs. After dark towns come alive with pubs, cinema shows, and English women seen as more selective.
Harrisburg March 20 A mine safety project to prevent new caverns at Pittson Pa can begin within days once Pittson matches 105 818 allocated by Governor from Pennsylvania disaster fund in a move announced by Mines Secretary Ridge. Adjutant General Vail and Secretary Maize recommended action to the governor who approved the allocation subject to the town raising an equal sum.
Mrs Eimer Trenary and her young son visited Mrs Demaris Whitacre in Whitacre Virginia. Mrs Douglas Dolan and son Tommie stayed with Mrs Fred Whitacre. Set Dolan arrived safely in North Italia. The Sargent family and others called on D Hiliip. Union Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs Lester Dailey home Thursday afternoon.
Bowlers and teams such as Va. Woolen No. 1 No. 2 Studebaker and Lee Baking posted top games and sets. Anderson Legré Lake Keller Sullivan lead individual scores while Studebaker and Va. Woolen No. 1 claim top team marks in high game and high set totals.
Dogs from the south led by champion setter Beau sic Don owned by Virgil R. Hawes enter the twenty first annual spring trials of the Virginia Amateur Field Association in Louisa county near Gordonsville. Ernest D. Mead notes high entries and more expected before Sunday night drawing at the Old Oakenet Hotel Gordonsville. Judges Nash Buckingham and William N. Greene preside over derby and all age stakes with a puppy stake for dogs whelped after January 1, 1543.
Former film star Jackie Coogan, serving as an Army glider pilot, led a Burma landing behind Japanese lines and signaled for other gliders. A dozen Indian troops accompanied him as they jumped from the craft after landing.
The Star promises thorough coverage of local, national, and global events. It highlights timely reporting, analysis, and updates across communities and beyond.
Handley High School will open its track season on April 14 inviting AMA cadets at Front Royal. Coach Otis Sargent expects to field a strong squad with athletes from three to four bas annual invitation meets planned through May.
The American military government, British medical corps and American medical teams organize a malaria control effort in a Pontine Marsh area. Interlinked squads operate from headquarters with front line units. Malaria season starts about April 15. Soldiers will sleep under trees, wear head nets, and use protective therapy. civilian and troop carriers risk outbreak, with ponds drained and tents sprayed.
Admiral William Halsey presented the Seee Service Medal to Rear Admiral Theodore Starkson at Advanced Allied Headquarters in the South Pacific for his role in the Solomon Islands campaign. The ceremony occurred March 19 under the trees at Wilkinson's headquarters.
Tallinn residents were ordered to evacuate the Estonian capital as Russian-occupied forces control the area. The mayor, describing the move as necessary, urged citizens to depart while noting those who stay face unspecified consequences.
London March 20. A Tito communique says second and fifth Eugenes pari san divisions heavily defeated German and Chetnik forces after days of fierce fighting along the Serbia Bosnia border. It notes grim battles in Slovenia at Novo Mesto Kocevy and Lastra east of the Italian frontier.
A damaged unit report describes the Billy B crew completing a mission cycle in the South Pacific. They list 23 decorations and twelve Zero kills, including early victories by the Liberator and a lifeboat rescue mission after a bomber crash at sea.
The Miller School reports involvement in a tuberculosis clinic at the Baptist Church in Winchester with sixteen pupils from the school. a Lions Club sponsored a dental clinic with Dr. Catheryn Clark treating thirty two pupils. an E B T A meeting discussed the Stephens City cannery and cafeteria plans for next year.
Democratic leaders from the ninth district met to nominate the party’s candidate for Congress. The renomination of Rep. John W. Flannagan Jr. for his eighth term was considered certain.
In Blacksburg Virginia March 20 home demonstration clubs across the state study soybeans for garden use in 1944 Victory gardens. Garden varieties Bansei Funk Delicious Easycook and Rokusan are noted with field varieties cooking tender when sprouted.
A heartfelt poem by TZELMA R BEAN expresses long grief for a mother who died one year ago. The speaker recalls her voice, guidance, and warmth, hoping to be reunited in dreams and sleep. The piece laments darkness without the beloved matriarch and cherishes memories of home and her mother’s face.
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