Cpl Locke Awarded The Purple Heart
Cpl Paul E. Locke, son of Mr and Mrs Evert Locke of Boyce, is hospitalized in Germany recovering from April action. He has received the Purple Heart and reports progress in a letter to his mother, hoping to rejoin his outfit soon. The War Department confirms normal improvement and invites friends to request his address from his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Paul E. Locke
Evert Locke
Boyce
Germany
Cpl. Locke
War Department
Legion Festival Opens Tonight at Lawrence Fairgrounds
The Lawrence Greater Shows prepare for a gala opening under American Le guidance with 40 rides and concession stands in place by 5 30 p m and ready to run at 7 30 p m. 35 trucks rolled in by nightfall while 500 spectators viewed Sam my the man eating ape and other sideshows. War Bond prizes worth 25 dollars will be awarded nightly on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Greater
Sammy
American Legion
Frederick County Democrats Honor Late Chairman William Huyett
Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee adopted a memorial resolution for the late William S. Huyett. Chairman John W. Harper led the unanimous tribute praising his faithful service to the party and lifelong commitment to Democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Democratic Executive Committee
William 8. Huyett
John W. Harper
William S. Huyett
Three Anglers Reel 18 Fish From Hogue Creek
G. M. Bageant Durwood Bowers and F. G. Potts of Winchester reported an 18 fish string from a fishing trip to Hogue Creek. The record catch was an 18 12 inch sucker weighing over three pounds caught by Bageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Bageant
Durwood Bowers
F. G. Potts
Winchester
Hogue Creek
Bageant
Locust Trees Bloom Early This April
Mrs. J. W. White reports locust trees bloomed in April this year, the first such bloom since 1915, signaling an unusual early flowering season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. White
Ration Calendar Details for June and July Stamps
The ration calendar lists stamp groups and validity dates for meats fats and staple items. It notes book four stamps and various letter codes with end dates in June July and August plus airplane stamps and oil period expirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Eas
Winchester Memorial Hospital News Letter Highlights Wartime Service
The spring issue features a letter from new administrator H. E. Alberti praising the hospital spirit and urging continued service despite crowded facilities and staff shortages. It notes wartime conditions offer opportunities to rise above obstacles and emphasizes ongoing commitment to quality care and expansion of personnel. The issue lists personnel updates including Hazel Johnson joining the Virginia State Society of Medical Technologists and Dorothy Schade joining as assistant dietitian on May 15, plus multiple new staff additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
H. E. Alberti
Hazel Johnson
Virginia State Society of American Medical Technicologists
Southern Hospitals
Dorothy Schade
Fitzsimons General Hospital School of Dietetics
Martha Colvin
Magaret Capper
Lois Boyce
Jean Powers
B. Farwell Coulson
Nellie Frave
Hyman Fine
Women's Volunteer Corps
American Hospital Association
Clarke Blood Donor Clinic Reaches Quota in Berryville
The ninth Blood Donor Clinic in Berryville Virginia completed its quota of 160 pints. Some 260 signed to donate including 24 new donors. Eight new members joined the Gallon Club with nine and ten time donors highlighted. Canteen Corps Motor Corps Staff Assistance Corps Nurses Aides and volunteer nurses aided the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Ralph Dorsey
Gallon Club
G. Kenneth Levi
Arthur Golightly
Charles Enders
David Childs
George Grove
Robert Weaver
Carl Lewis
Edward P. Berlin
William B. Watkins
Clifton Price
Claude Tinsman
Johnny Levi
Eustace Jackson
J. D. Griffing
Ann Frazier
George P. Greenhalgh
James Lindsay
Agnes Page Mitchell
Louis Levy
Truck Hits Light at Piccadilly Loudoun Corner
A large truck broke off a traffic light at the Piccadilly and Loudoun corner, then fled the scene. A witness provided the license number and police are conducting a routine check. The damaged light has been repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
Loudoun Streets
Churchill Poised to Address London Crowds on V E Day
Crowds gathered in flag decked streets as Prime Minister Churchill planned BBC remarks announcing Allied victory. King George VI was to broadcast to the empire at 9 P M on V E Day, with German communique noting continued fighting and Doenitz ordering U boats to cease fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
London
BBC
George VI
Empire
von Krosigk
Flensburg
If We'll Buy The Bonds Theyll Drop The Bombs
A compact note asserts that purchasing bonds will lead to reduced aggression or threats. It frames finance as a means to avert conflict and emphasize peace through economic strength.
Car Health Check at George Washington Garage
Full car health check offered at the George Washington Garage with 24 hour service. Contact by phone at 3848 for diagnostics, lubrication, and general inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Garage
Germany Surrenders Voices Unity Hope In Wake Of War
Contested broadcasts urge unity and courage as German radio marks capitulation. London reports V E Day tone amid Norwegian Dutch surrenders and Red Army advances. Copenhagen violence and Holland occupation follow signaled capitulations as Elbe bridgehead withdrawals begin.
White Sox Fall 8 7 to Stephenson in Season Opener
Winchester White Sox opened their 1945 baseball season at Clearbrook and lost 8 to 7 to Stephenson. They led early, trailed by midgame, then rallied for four in the final inning but fell short. Bauserman and Hartman each had two hits. Manager Ensogna announced a game at Hancock, Maryland, next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester White Sox
Clearbrook
Stephenson Club
Oto
Sox
Wee
Bauserman
Hartman
Winchester
Coffelt
Phillips
Phillips, Lf; Purtlebaugh
Kendall
Peer
Ashby
Boyd
Conner
Henrietta
Sam Ensogna
White Sox
Hancock
Rev. R. K. McDonald Delivers Rural Life Sunday Talk
The Berryville Presbyterian pastor spoke to about 250 at Clarke County Union Rural Life Sunday in the Baptist Church. The program, themed Preparing for Winter in the Springtime, was led by 4-H Clarke County agents J. W. Olcott and Miss Margaret Yowell with ushers Billy Costello Kenneth Stickley Donald Braithwaite and Tommy Jones handling the collection for Clarke County 4-H Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. McDonald
Berryville
George 8. Lightner
Methodist Church
Henry G. Lane
Episcopal Church
Clarke County
Billy Costello
Kenneth Stickley
Donald Braithwaite
Tommy Jones
Local Markets: Daily Market Listings Accurate
The Star presents daily local market listings with current prices and items. Readers should note the publication does not assume responsibility for typographical errors that may occur.
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The
Star
Poultry and livestock feed prices and margins
A historical list of patent and short patent feed prices for various bag sizes and weights, including corn meal and shelled corn, with per cwt and per barrel rates. Also covers egg mash, starter and grower feeds, hog and cattle classifications, and basic butter pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meifern
Seevess
Ceecseees
Seeveee
Cccesee
Local Graded Egg Market Report Highlights Grades
The report notes Grade A eggs with whites and browns dominating the market. A separate entry lists Memeo Grade C as a lower tier.
Child Burned by Vaporizer In Croup Incident
Little Miss Mary Virginia Grayson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Grayson residing Shaffer apartments was severely burned about the face and neck Saturday morning when an electric vaporizer used in her crib for croup upset. The child rests comfortably today. her father manages Fair Play Grocery Store. She is granddaughter of Mrs J M Lowery of 911 South Cameron Street.
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Mary Virginia
Grayson
Ernest Grayson
Shaffer Apartments
Mr. Grayson
Fair Play
J. M. Lowery
South
Cameron Street
William Hallford Buried Saturday
Funeral services for William Leonard Hallford were held Saturday afternoon in Middletown. He died May 3 at his Washington home after about a month ill. The Rev. R. B. Moore conducted the service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Middletown, with pallbearers Roger A. Kline, Allison E. Kline, W. W. Kline, Julian C. Kline, Clayton Henderson and Richard L. Bromley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leonard Hallford
Middletown
Mr. Hallford
Washington
R. B. Moore
Mt. Carmel
Roger A. Kline
Allison E. Kline
W. W. Kline
Julian C. Kline
Clayton Henderson
Richard L. Bromley
Three Colored Men Leave For Exams
Three colored men from the Winchester area were called by the Draft Board for pre induction physicals in Roanoke this morning. The men named are Philip Washington Mathew King and Lloyd P Fisher Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Draft Board
Roanoke
Philip Washington
Mathew King
Lloyd P. Fisher, Jr
Capitulation Note Sparks Radio War of Words
Capitul ation discussion notes it seems unlikely Montgomery allowed German broadcasts from the area near Flensburg but offers no official explanation. Radio monitors say the station, if not at Flensburg, was definitely in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flensburg
Grandfather
President Truman office scenes as World War II ends
President Truman's aides and White House staff gathered as news of Germany's unconditional surrender reached Reims. Officials anticipated a V E Day proclamation while Congress prepared to recess as needed. Officials stressed continuing business after any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Daniels
President Truman
Capitol Hill
House of Representatives
House
McCormack
Martin
R-Mass
Truman
Reims
White House
Elmer Davis
Europe
James P. Conno
Wilmington
Del
Joseph C. Grew
William S. Clayton
Washington
Japan
Civilian Freeze To Be Abandoned
Washington May 7 WPB prepared to abandon its civilian production freeze amid military stalemate and near victory. Ground forces cuts will shift from targets to actual curtailments starting with earth moving equipment and power units. A bid for 19 000 tons of steel for undisclosed civilian items was filed, and 25 urgently needed civilian articles were listed for reconversion, including typewriters batteries and dental burrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPB
W.P.B
Office of Civilian Requirements
U S and Britain Seek Evidence on Polish Arrests
The United States and Britain, after planning another meeting of delegates, pressed for full evidence of Polish arrests in Russia. Secretary Stettinius and Prime Minister Eden demanded a complete list and explanation, while the Polish government in exile claimed Jan Jankowski was among those arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettinius
Molotov
Eden
Red
Ton
Jan Jankowski
Russia
United States
Britain
35 More of Jap Ships Sunk
Philippines reports describe continued naval and air blows on Japan as American forces press the Pacific war. B 29 raids hit Kyushu air bases, while Super Fortresses strike shipping lanes near Tokyo. Okinawa casualties rise and enemy losses climb well into the tens of thousands with Philippine campaigns pushing total Allied losses lower.
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Philippines
Pacific
Fieer Air Wing
Japan
Tokyo
Formosa
Kyushu
Okinawa
Ryukyus
U. S. Tenth Army
U. S
Answers to the Daily Quiz
The list presents ten quiz answers including Andrei A Gromyko The Ranger Mumps massive cerebral hemorrhage John Adams Sir Isaac Newton seven is lucky thirteen unlucky West Point Cadets and the Hero of the Soviet Union award issued in Washington DC.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
the Ranger
John Alams
Sir Isaac Newton
West Point Cadets
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Purple Heart
Legion Festival
Associated Press
Clarke
Krosigk
Nina Elgin
Nina V. Elgin
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Nimrod Elgin
Miss Elgin
Benjamin Ford
Washington, D. C
Harold Gibbons
Lucille Gibbons
Miami Beach
Fla
Charles Beazley
Edinburg
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Fred Joseph Bradley
Baltimore
58Th
QM Sales Co
Army
L. McB
Quartermaster Sales Company
Fuehrer
Reich
Innner
Ruegen
Sweden
Baltic
London Exchange Telegraph Agency
Stockholm
Norway
Hans Thomsen
Oslo
Dagens Nyheter
Thomsen
Eth
Farlier
Montgomery
Denmark
Copenhagen
Holland
Canadian First Army
Wegningen
Johannes Blaskowitz
Ninth Army
Elbe River
Austria
Bavaria
Sixth Army Group
Stephenson
Rev
Rural Life Service
William Hallford
Stettintus
Ain
World Security Council
Council
SILCO
Rhodes Drug Company
Boscawen
Braddock
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