Navy delays blamed on Secretary Daniels testimony says
Captain Laning testified before the Senate committee that the Navy Department faltered after a plan was disapproved and that Daniels delayed action on important policies. He argued the secretary’s personal involvement hindered timely decisions and that broader directives were lacking at the war start.
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Wada Utoon
Navy Department
United States
Harris Laning
Bureau of Navigation
Senate Investigating Committee
Laving
Bureau of Operation
Secretary of the Navy
Laning
Department
Daniels
Lantag
Baey
Navy
Foptair
Taning
McGowan
Largest Holstein cattle sale held at Evendale event
A historic livestock sale in Evendale near Winchester drew bidders from Pennsylvania to Virginia as 83 registered Holstein cows and calves sold for top prices. Notable purchases included a cow at 830 dollars by Paul Haldeman, with other sales ranging from 100 to 565 dollars. Auctioneers Col Baxter of New York and Roy P. Duvall led the event with pedigree input from Prof. Baccus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evendale
Iacob S. Haldeman
Winchester
Harrisburg
Richmond
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Seattle
Paul Haldeman
W. Tinsley
Danville
Louis D. Bilis
Richmon
Click
Harrisonburg
W. H. Maury
Capon Bridge
W. Va
G. Clyde Thompson
Chambersburg
J. William Harpine
Mount Jackson
H. M. Leps
Manassas
New York
Prof. Baccus
Roy P. Duvall
John M. Fishpan
Roberts. Smith
Boyce Freight Wreck Blocks Norfolk Southern Line
A northbound Norfolk and Western freight train derailed near Boyce station in Clarke county after a broken flanger on a wheel. Twenty five cars were involved with seven derailed and oil spilled but no fire occurred as wreckers from Hagerstown and Shenandoah arrived to clear the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Boyce
Clarke County
Hagerstown
Shenandoah
Scale Committee Are Asked To Meet
Telegram from John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, asks the joint scale committee of operators and miners in the central competitive bituminous coal field to meet Monday in New York to draft a new wage agreement. Brews ter chairs the operators' side.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas C. Brewster
Plenty of Good Seats Remain for As You Was
Theatergoers can still find seats for the production As You Was with phone line options available for reservations and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CALL
Armistice Signed and Emergency Fund Overrun Cited
Rear Admiral McFowan testified that the armistice followed a plan to handle the emergency fund which the secretary would not approve. He said the military charged everything to other appropriations and had over expended the emergency fund by about 165 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcfowan
As You Was by American Legion Captures Winchester Run
Under Mrs. A. M. Baker the American Legion musical comedy As You Was surpasses hopes. The cast performs with varied talent in a lively production with striking costumes and unique lighting. The plot shifts from Winchester to France with humor and romance. Proceeds support the American Legion. a few seats remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
Winchester
France
Ahi
American’ Legion
Orchard Equipment Showcase at Winchester Store
The New Cleveland Tractor and Oliver Orchard Plow are featured at the Winchester showroom. Visit 301 Nortis Market St for demonstrations and purchase options. Bell phone 712. Show runs through March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nortis Market ST
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Bell Phone
Why Pay Rent Own A Home News Room Bungalow
Rural property ad describes a hot climate bungalow with cellar, three quarters of an acre of land, fruit trees and berries, a barn and outbuildings near town. Includes terms: cash payment or balance of 25 dollars monthly. GEO. B. CHAPMAN listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Chapman
Notice on Classified Rates for In Minoriam Notices
The Star announces flat rate publication for In Memoriam notices at $1.00 each if under 125 words. Additional words at one cent per word apply beyond the limit. The notice appears in the standard classifieds section with no extra charges for color or spaces.
Cathy Tunes Well Sung Benefit at Empire Theater
Community shows a Thursday March 25 benefit by the American Legion with a clever comedy cast. Tickets remain available at Showalter’s Drug Store for audience seats and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
American Legion
Showalter
Druc
Pruning Demonstrations Set Across Frederick County
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association announced a series of pruning demonstrations next week supervised by state horticulturist Roy E B Marshall. All growers are invited, bring pruning knives, and attend at various orchard sites from March 30 to April 2 with sessions at 10 AM and 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy FE
Marshall State Horticulturist
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Roy EB. Marshall
Marshall
Selreddle
Barton
Adams Farm
Bond
Archard
Ridge
Toblison
Stephene Ites
Stewart Bell
Cedar Creek
N. J. Wigginton
Postponed Public Auction Of Russell Farm
The sale of the farm of the late J. N. and Mary A. Russell was postponed from March 13 to March 27 to ensure all heirs may be present. N Russell agent requested the later date for full heir attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
Mary A. “Russell
N. Russell
American Legion Show Still Has Seats At Empire Tomorrow
Tickets remain for the American Legion show at the Empire tomorrow night March 25. Seats are available at Showalter's Drug Store, with a phone contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Empire
Showalter’s
Potatoes Wanted For Potts Grocery Co Offer
Potts Grocery Co offers two dollars per bushel for good potatoes delivered to their store by Wednesday March 31. The notice appears in a local sale listing with additional ad for a steel range at 24% South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts’ Grocery CO
South Main Street
Card of Thanks for Death in Family
We sincerely appreciate the sympathy shown at the untimely death of our son and brother Robert. The note includes a stray line about film work and a local job listing, mentioning Joliffe Studio and White Palace Restaurant with a publication fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Firemen Move Cumberland Valley Convention Dates
The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association executive committee met in Friendship hall to reschedule the convention. They set August 18 to 20 after accepting Treasurer Rector's request to move dates, appoint committees on decor, finance, contests, and lodging, and plan a mass meeting at the city courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Friendship Hall
Robert J. Gray
William Rector
Chambersburg
Winchester
Rector
G. Reginald Haines
Messrs
J. W. L. Fultz
R. T. Barton
H. H. Hable
C. J. Hardy
A Com- Gray
R.‘. Barton
Fair Board of Directors
Oscar H. Lewis
C. M. Hodgson
Russell Potts
Fred A Large Forney
W. E B. Jones
Stewart L. Forney
W. W. Glass
Michael Lillis
Public Sale at Winchester Fair Grounds Horses and Hogs
Public sale scheduled March 26 at Winchester Fair Grounds features Purebred Percheron horses and Poland China hogs. Auctioneer listings note John C. Cather and J. Nicodemus as sellers. Sale details include lot numbers 22 1p 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair Grounds
Poland
China
John C. Cather
J. Nicodemus
Seed Supplier Seeks Purchases Before Planting Season
The Winchester Seed Co advertises large stocks of Clover, Aisike Alfalfa, Rape, Cow Peas, Soy Beans and other field and grass seeds. Farmers urged to bear from them before buying, noting available seed varieties and season timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
TNC
Winchester Orchard Ad Offers Car Delivery Service
An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Co lists car delivery service with phone 313 and address 301 N Market St. The notice emphasizes convenient delivery options for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
N. Market ST
Public Auction At Winchester Seed Co On March 25
Box shows items including seed oats and sled oats for sale at public auction. The sale is at Showalter's Drug Store for the American Legion show and at the Winchester Seed Co location on 519 Kent Street. The notice lists candidates and dates tied to the Winchester Fair Grounds and March schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent St
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Fragmentary note hints at a local event or show
A garbled notice mentions a show titled As You Was and a repeated invitation to see the event. The readable fragment suggests a cultural or performance listing with unclear details and place. Further text is unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Reserved Seats For Showalter's Drug Store Sale
A public notice urges readers to reserve seats now for an event on sale at Showalter's Drug Store. Readers are advised to call promptly to secure good seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Showalter's Drug Store
Siege at Wesel As Government Troops Hold Fortress
Government forces in Wesel, besieged since Monday night, report heavy fighting with guerilla and machine gun fire. Some 6,000 government troops and armed locals clashed with about 16,000 communist guards near Wesel with 62 killed and over 100 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buderich
Rhenish
Prussia
Rhine
Weel
Ruhe
Wesel
Ebert
Germany
Berne
Fire destroys several warehouses in Winchester noon blaze
A noon fire in Winchester damaged the Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company warehouse and Ramsburg warehouse on East Piccadilly and Fairfax lane, causing about 8000 dollars in losses. Firefighters under Chief J W Sibert contained the blaze, with most structures insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cooper Merchandise and Oi Company
C. W. Ramebure
East Piccadilly Street
Fairfax Lane
Blake Waa
Ce Eoper
Dise and Oil Company
Ramsburg
Cooper
Hicks Motor
Vai P
J. W. Sibert
J. Fred Goss
Cooper Company
Firemen Save Barn and Rick From Field Fire
Fire engines from the Friendship and Sarah Zane companies responded to a brush fire at the Walter Miller farm owned by John Cather. They prevented the blaze from reaching a barn and a large straw rick, arriving as flames neared the straw stack. Cather praised the crews and said he would reward them.
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Friendship
Sarah Zane Fire Companies
Walter Miller
John ©. Cather
Cather
Tee
Special Meeting At Rest Church Greets Large Crowds
Evangelistic services started Sunday in the Rest Church in this county attract large crowds. The meetings will continue until further notice. Last night the preacher spoke on The Three Fires and tonight's topic is Sowing and Reaping.
Indian Captain Shand to Speak on Indian Mass Movement
Captain Dahrma Shand of Poona India will lecture next Sunday at 12 o clock at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Winchester. Twelve natives will appear with him as part of the Centenary Movement of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Shand, based in Harrisonburg, plans to return to India after several months in the United States promoting the missionary program.
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Dahrma
Shand
A. Osborne
Poona
India
Winchester
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ineia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Captain Shand
Market Street Church
Shan d
Harrisonburg
United States
Shenandoah River Farm on Southern Railroad Near Strausbore
Seventy six? Actually 246 acres along Shenandoah river with river bottom and water supply. Improved with large dwelling, bank barn, and outbuildings. Rail line and siding access via two miles from Mallay Pike. Mills route passes the property. inquiries invited for price and terms. T W Long, Royal Real Estate Hits, Va.
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Shenandoah River
Southern
T. W
Public sale notice features household items and livestock items
Public sale advertised for March 24 at Ninever Virginia listing items like boxed seats upright piano half rack with mirror mahogany finish Reed baby carriage revolving book rack child's front bed ice box and 25 horses and colts 50 cows and springers harness implements etc by M6 Leach Swimley and M M Swimley
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Water St
Ninever
Leach
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Haldeman
Wilson
Whitehouse
U&u
Empire Theatre
Cathy Tunes
Herrell
KQDAK
White Palace
Showalter's
Was
Rick
Rest
Shenandoah River Farm
Rk. M. Swimley
Fair Grounds
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