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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star announces readers should report delays or irregularities in delivery to maintain a perfect service. Subscription rates and ad submission deadlines are provided, with instructions to place ads by 9 PM the day before publication. National representation listed. notice seeks reader cooperation.
A Berlin dispatch mocks Nazi propaganda efforts to soften Hitler’s image by portraying him as a dog lover with a sense of humor. The article argues that such legends are implausible and criticizes eager mythmaking from Goering Goebbels and others. It notes the difficulty of humanizing Hitler amid his brutal regime.
Capt Richard I Bong of the Army Air Forces becomes the top American fighter of World War II by downing 26 enemy planes in the Pacific. A salute to Bong is planned as the new record tops the WWI stand of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
In Britain Captain Bong is praised for thirteen aerial victories and seven ground destructions cited to total 30 enemy planes. Captain Rickenbacker lauds the achievement and predicts many records will fall, praising both air crews and ground mechanics for teamwork in World War II.
Reprinted editorial criticizes General Patton for saying the United States, Great Britain, and Russia are destined to rule the world. The remark draws immediate criticism from Washington politicians and the War Department, urging Patton be recalled to curb Nazi propaganda and preserve Allied goodwill. The piece stresses the need for unity with smaller nations opposed to Hitler and questions Patton's fit for leadership during wartime.
The piece critiques the so called ration racket and the black market for gasoline during wartime. It cites statements by the OPA director on how shortages may spur more illegal sales and argues that greed harms the war effort and aids enemies. It condemns individuals who profit from illicit practices despite being otherwise honest.
One year ago the government ordered coal mines opened while RAF planes strafed Japanese targets on the Maya peninsula. British forces faced losses as 13 bombers were reported down during a raid on Essen.
Ten years ago the Roanoke VFW drum and bugle corps joined the Apple Blossom parade. H. B. McCormac was re elected president of the Union Bank. Boy Scouts assigned festival titles.
Twenty years after the first festival Elizabeth Steck is named Queen Shenandoah at the Apple Blossom celebration. Riley Harrison, an Augusta Military Academy instructor, has died. Mrs George W Stover passed away this afternoon from apparent po tmaine poisoning.
Thirty years ago Washington viewed Mexican developments as highly unfavorable. Mine strikes spread in Denver Colorado and Charleston West Virginia. Walter Horner has a special casket made for his funeral to ny.
Forty years ago Miss Jane Moore of Berryville led the Star popularity contest. Harry W. Hyde visited his parents on Peyton Street. John Boyd served as chief marshal of the firemen parade. No news available for forty five years ago today.
A reader challenges with seven trivia questions covering Saghalien’s ownership, Niagara Falls erosion, California capitals, Kohima relative to Imphal, oceans between continents, heaviest natural liquid, radium estimates, farm income sources, religious and fraternal membership, and Fanagua’s nation.
Col Lee O Miles of Fort Eustis inspected Company 115 Virginia State Guards at Winchester Armory last Friday night with 75 men present. He reviewed equipment records close order drill riot duty guard duty range work and first aid and praised the company and personnel. Company officers are Captain W A Baker first lieutenant D D Spillman and second lieutenant E Holmes Newcome.
Realty transfers record multiple parcels and dwellings in Winchester. Fannie Burgess to Hugh Hall covers 16 pennecks street. Mary Sibert to Lillie Bromley covers 33 N Loudoun. Nelson to Orndorff lists corner parcels at S Cameron and E Gerrard. Emily Ward's estate to T F Sirbaugh covers 30 Black E Shawnee Heights. Bailey to Hawkins covers 42-44 Freemont. Barretux to Sibert covers 445 N Loudoun.
In the Co Court of Trial Justice Ww. Erle Edwards, Earl T. Sager of Winchester pays $1 and costs $4.25 for his male dog case. Harry Pingley of Strasburg pays $10 and costs $4.85 for a Star Tannery School fighting incident.
Two Democratic senators from Tennessee and Kentucky questioned Secretary of War Stimson about a supposed rift between civilians and the military. Stimson urged unity, warning that a split could lead to defeat, while Senators defended civilian support and rejected alarmist views. Chandler said the public supports weapons production and the military should not be feared as domineering.
Eight Scouters completed an advanced course at Rock Enon Springs led by George Sanders of the Shawnee District Leadership Training Committee. Participants included Bill Green, Stanley Cundiff, George Reading, Harold Rowe, Paul Chamberlain, and G. L. Coleman of Winchester, George Lee Sheetz of Wood stock, Earl Catlett and Harley Slonaker of Pikeside, with observers Phil M. Hunter Ray Garrabrandt and Ralph Gemmill. About 50 Scouts and friends cleared brush and debris from the lake site as heavy grading equipment is expected in two weeks to build up earth and grade the lake bottom.
Annie M Grim widow of Elias Grim died this morning at her daughter’s home in Baltimore due to a heart ailment. She was a daughter of C. W. and Mary Grim Weaver and is survived by four daughters in Baltimore and New Jersey, plus three sisters in Winchester and three brothers in Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Funeral arrangements not completed.
The article quotes Smith criticizing wartime seizure authority. He notes the law limited seizures to factories mines or facilities producing materials needed for the war effort and says the seizure was unprecedented, provoking indignation nationwide and in Congress.
Allied airmen attacked enemy bases west of Hollandia and struck at Amboina north of Darwin. Near Manokwari Dutch New Guinea heavy reconnaissance wrecked a coastal vessel and three small craft at Cape Wases. MacArthur’s troops watched enemy rear positions as fighters hit Madang Hansa, while naval patrols shelled Condor Point and Manam Island. Bombers hit Rabual New Britain and Bougainville in the Solomons.
Washington May 2 plane production fell in April to 8343 units from 9118 in March. WPB executive vice chairman Charles E Wilson said part of the drop was planned but overall output remained just under the lower schedule. Heavy bombers stay above 1000 a month and B 29 production is on schedule. Combat type planes reached 77 percent of April output, a new high.
Senator Bridges seeks War Department inquiry into army camp slot machines after complaints that soldiers lose a large portion of their pay. He asks whether installation is authorized and who owns or controls the machines, citing Camp Patrick Henry as a particularly bad site.
Dorothy Snyder of Winchester was re elected chairman of the District I Presbytery at a Wood stock rally attended by over 70 Presbyterian representatives. Homer Hack Kernstown and June White Opequon were named vice chairman and secretary treasurer respectively. The meeting featured Rev R K McDonald Beryville on The Bread of Life and a talk on youth work by Margaret Murray with music and a fellowship hour. The next outdoor meeting time and place will be announced later.
Substantial damage reported at Miller School in South Winchester over the weekend. Five windows smashed, bulbs broken, wiring torn, and other destruction noted. County officials say the responsible youths are known and warrants for arrest are anticipated soon.
Clarence Jackson Thompson age 80 died Sunday afternoon and was laid to rest with services at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Rev G Peyton Craighill officiated and interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named Burrell Thompson William Thompson Boyd McDonald Benie Romine Robert Hughes Howard Lloyd.
Shoe stamp No. 18 was dead today as last year's auto tags yet vital to harassed clerks. City shoe clerks reported Saturday business nearly matched last June 15 when stamp No. 17 expired. At one large store extra clerks could not handle all customers turning in stamps for shoes.
The Evening Star features local sports coverage with standout performances from area teams and athletes. Readers get game recaps, player spotlights, and scores from recent contests across leagues and venues.
Sydney Gore High School will observe May Day on Wednesday May 3 from 1 to 3 pm following the President's proclamation. The program includes May Queen crowning two Junior Band selections three Rhythm chorus selections two High School Glee Club selections a Minuet by girls a May Pole Intermediaries and the presentation of a five point cer-
The article notes certificates by the May Queen and a noon sale where sandwiches and soft drinks will be sold by the Boys' Athletic Club.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emma T Anderson 74 wife of Albert L Anderson of Frederick county who died Sunday after a lingering illness. The Rev John Teter and Rev L G Bridgers officiated at the late home in White Hall with Order of the Eastern Star members performing graveside rites. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Edgar Smoke B F Strother C B Dawson John W Reese Harry Boyles Roy L Bageant Charles Brown Bruce Lodge.
In a tense scene, Argus Steele and Ellen uncover a possible misdirected alibi as Syria Verne’s phone appears to be busy while no calls are recorded. A home-intruder confrontation ends with Argus striking a blows and the assailant fleeing as Butch and Ellen scramble to alert the household.
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