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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
2
Handley Romney placed third in a three school invitation track meet at Jandsey Bowl Saturday afternoon. Fairfax led with 58 points, Romney 16, and Fairfax 57, with tight competition in sprints, relays, and field events. Romney earned a first in the 220 yard dash and helped his team through jumps and throws as Fairfax surged in multiple events.
Handley High edged Fairfax High by a score of 58 to 57 as the Fairfax relay team won the 880 easily in 1 39.6. The winning Handley quartet of Saunders Moeller Martin and Turner finished first, with Levi Renfrew Powell and Hoover second and Romney third in the meet at Handley before their state meet in Charlottesville. The Judges set a date to host RMA Wednesday after noon on Handley track.
The Associated Press notes new validity of ration stamps and coupons. Book four red stamps R86 through Q8 become valid May 7 and indefinitely for fats and foods. Book four blue stamps AS through Q8 also valid indefinitely. Next series five starts June 1. Sugar stamps 30 and 31 cover five pounds, stamp 40 covers five pounds for home canning through February 28, 1945. Book three airplane stamps 1 and 2 valid indefinitely. Northeast region 9-A coupons valid for gallons through August. Other regions have 11-A coupons through June and B-2 B-3 C-3 coupons for five. Oil stamps four and Pee valid in all areas through unspecified date.
Results from the Va Woolen leagues show Studebaker champions, United Food, Bell Clothes and others posting wins. High games include Lake V W No 1 138 Wilkens 136 Kanade 133, with sets led by Aikens 373 and Va Woolen No 1 posting top team totals 1660 and 165?0 highs.
Pvt Lawrence Grim, recently moved from Camp Stewart Ga to Camp Pickett Va, spent the weekend in Winchester at his parents home on Shawnee Avenue. He expects another move in about several weeks. Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of S Braddock Street report their nephew S Sgt John W Greene has arrived safely in North Africa and many local friends may seek his address from relatives.
British reports say the German secret weapon near Pas de Calais may be disrupted by intensive Allied bombing or is being held for invasion. Churchill noted installations for rockets or robot planes, with bombings since September and heavy attacks in late December. Allied fliers describe smoke columns and uncertain details of remaining installations.
Emma T. Anderson age 74, wife of Albert L. Anderson, prominent Frederick County farmer, died Sunday at home in White Post after years of ill health and recent hospital stay. Born March 26, 1870 in Berkeley County, she taught in Berkeley and Frederick counties and belonged to Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church, White Hall Mite Society, and McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by husband, two sons Wilmer and Walter T. Anderson, three grandchildren Libby Carr Anderson Carolyn and Jean Anderson, four sisters Fannie Sencindiver Annie Randall Laura Bailey and ae R. L. Flagg. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the family home, with Rev. John Teter and Rev. L. G. Bridgers officiating. burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Boston Star to conduct graveside service. pallbearers listed.
Governor names a legislative commission to study Virginia's public education system. Members include G. Guy Via of Newport News Shipbuilding, Dr. Inga Helseth of William and Mary, Miss Katherine M. Anthony of Madison College, and Dr. Denny, ex-president of Washington and Lee University and long-time southern educator.
The first of a three clinic series is underway at the First Baptist Church under the District Nurse Association. The Frederick County Tuberculosis Association sponsors a Tuesday clinic and a Wednesday session for city elementary students, with Powers X-ray Unit from Glen Cove providing plates. The effort, part of Virginia TB Association early diagnosis campaign, plans clinics in about 30 counties.
Local fans witnessed Handley district two champions edge Fairfax in a season opener seed, with notable placers including Saunders in the discus and javelin, Crim and Moeller in sprints, and Dyke earning points across three events. Romney’s Pete Rockwell noted enrollment decline impacting future grid prospects.
Washington May 1 The nation’s stockpile of new passenger automobiles has fallen from about 532000 at rationing start to 47000 The Office of Price Administration says tighter rationing will be needed until new car production returns The agency notes some cars must be kept for essential services and plans to release 10000 cars in May with a much smaller quota anticipated for June and beyond.
London, May 1. The German high command claimed 23 Allied merchant ships and transports totaling 153,8 tons and 27 destroyers and escorts sunk by German action during April. A minesweeper and seven speed boats were also sunk and several others damaged, the communiqué said. Allied quarters did not confirm the claims.
In Hays Kansas a nine month old dog named Tippy refuses meat while oats and other vegetables are not eaten. The owner Isadore F Schmidt reports neighbors observed the pup’s unusual diet and behavior. The case highlights unusual canine preferences during rationing periods.
Funeral services for Miss Laura L. Ritenour, 67, were held at Trinity Church in Dry Run this morning. She died Saturday afternoon at her sister Mrs Walter Paige’s home in Fort Valley after years of ill health, with 18 months as an invalid. Rev Paul Dick of Winchester led the services and interment was in the family graveyard. Surviving are another sister Mrs Roy Clem of Woodstock and a brother W H Ritenour of Winchester.
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page four list correct options: Switzerland. Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Black Sea. Group of small islands warped for the largest one. The rainbow. It is of no use to me. Caspian Sea. Flower. William J T.
Richmond May 1 Distribution of the fourth quarterly allotment of state school funds totaling 2 611 938 was announced by the State Department of Education. It completes the current fiscal year disbursements to localities and counties with the next distribution planned for October. Some 34 cities and counties have not yet received their shares due to reporting delays.
The Virginia State Board of Education approved a demonstration school in social hygiene and sex education at Bedford State Teachers College. A training course and workshop await final approval from college president Dr. David W. Peters. A committee will meet before Radford’s workshop to plan introducing venereal disease control and sex education into public schools.
Report notes Tippy Nib reacting with gleeful bling to raw carrots and other vegetables during a public event at Coe. Observers describe the moment as humorous and charming, highlighting the unusual display from the entertainer.
In a brief remark, Schmidt notes Tippy will not eat meat, insisting on vegetables or nothing, reflecting a picky eater among pets.
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