V E Day anniversary recalls weary world and fears ahead
Hal Boyle reflects on the three year after V E day noting muted joy for veterans and strained nations. He cites economic shifts, political shifts, displaced people, and ongoing tensions with Britain the U N and Russia as signs the world remains at war in spirit if not in open combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New ‘York
Europe
Japan
Ivan
G. I. Joe
Russia
France
Italy
Britain
Sam
Greece
Palestine
Germany
Korea
U. N
United Nations
United States
America
U. S
Deferred sentence in Shell theft case involving Charles Racey
Judge Elliott Marshall deferred the sentence for Charles W. Racey after a guilty plea in Corporation Court to stealing cash and merchandise totaling $73.17 from a Shell station operated by Theodore Kerns and Carl Schanholtz. Racey was granted probation until the next court term for probation officer review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Marshall
Charles W. Racey
Corporation
Shell
Theodore Kerns
Carl Shanholtz
Racey
Robert Woltz
Marshall
Baptist Clergymen Form Association in Shenandoah Valley
Baptist clergymen and their wives from the Shenandoah Association and surrounding area met at Luray to organize a Baptist Ministers Association covering Martinsburg W V to Shenandoah Va. The Virginia territory includes Frederick Clark Warren and Shenandoah counties. Attending from Winchester were Dr. E T Clark along with Rev. Carrington Paulette Berryville and Rev. Dargan Lucas Boyce. The group represents about 20 thriving congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Lions to Initiate Two and Fete Girls
Elmer Ours and Charles A Campbell Jr members elect of Winchester Lions will be initiated at tomorrow's luncheon. Guests include Misses Jane Barry Dorothy Lichliter Elizabeth Cather Sally Pratt Mary Lou Watson Audrey Sheetz June Ella Shay who rode on the Lions festival float which won second prize money of 150 dollars. Bill Wheatley will introduce them as float committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ours
Charles A Campbell Jr
Winchester Lions
Misses Jane Barry
Dorothy Lichliter
Elizabeth Cather
Sally Pratt
Mary Lou Watson
Audrey Sheetz
June Ella Shay
Bill Wheatley
Atkins Sentenced For Simple Assault And Battery
Synwood Atkins of Winchester pled guilty to simple assault and battery. Judge Elliott Marsha gave a six month suspended jail sentence and two years probation. The case stemmed from an altercation with Furman Bragg who died in hospital on March 3. He had been indicted for felonious assault, but the plea to the lesser charge was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synwood Atkins
Winchester
Corporation Court
Elliott Marsha
Atkins
Furman Bragg
Commonwealth
Parolee Wanted After Court Issues Arrest Cap for Thompson
A cap issued for the arrest of Robert Thompson of Bristol follows a court order. He faces a parole violation charge after a suspended sentence for forgery in Winchester court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thompson
Bristol
Winchester
Estate and Household Auctions Across Clarke and Winchester Areas
A sequence of sale notices lists estate and household auctions in Clarke and surrounding areas. Items include antiques, furniture, farm implements, livestock, and machinery with dates from May 12 through June 5 and locations near Albin Gainesboro Summit Point Winchester Brucetown Wadesville Kernstown White Hall and Ruth 50 route areas. Each listing provides date time place and items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wood Baker
Albin
Emma de Haven
Gainesboro
Julian Glascock
Summit Point
W. Va
James S. Grove
Ebenezer
Whitacre
Bessie Smith Kern
Slonaker Coal Co
Rt. 50
Winchester
H. M. Stevens
Old Glover House
Buckmarsh St
Berryville
Ralph Hummer
Lewis Bowley
Apple Pie Ridge
F. H. Swimley
Brucetown
O. W. Dick
Ace Rosenberger
Frank de Freeze
Harry Orndorff
Wadesville
Clarke County
M. B. Swimley
Swimley
Ruby Schneider
Kernstown
George Helsley
White Hall
Legion Topples Middletown 10 to 4 In Local Baseball
About 500 fans watched Conrad Wea ver American Legion post defeat the Middletown Minks 10 to 4 at Kara Diamond. pitcher Davey Penis allowed 10 hits with seven strikeouts while the Legion rallied for six runs in the fourth inning. Middletown scored in the fourth fifth and sixth but could not overcome the early rally. Next week the Legionnaires host the Clarke County All-Stars with rain checks from May 2 honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Weaver
American Legion Post
Middletown Minks
Kara Diamond
Davey Penis
Settie
Legionnaires
Shickle
Spurs
Boyd
Pence
Levi
Keller
Clem
Pope
Fawcett
Miller
Middletown
Clarke County
American Legion
Bov
Reese Nes
Notary Carl Pope Named for Winchester Appointment
Governor Tuck appoints Carl Herbert Pope as notary public for Winchester for a four year term beginning April 28. Pope will serve under state notary laws and maintain official records and attestations for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Herbert Pope
Winchester
Tuck
Desert Debate Over Senate Amendment on School Admissions
Senators debated Morse proposal to bar entrance qualifications based on race creed or color for proposed schools. The Supreme Court overturned an Ohio court ruling restricting church property use in Columbus. The decision aligns with last week’s rulings striking down restrictive covenants on property use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Morse
R-Ore
Supreme Court
Ohio
Columbus
Enlarged Winchester Memorial to Add Accident Dept
The article notes frequent accidents requiring ER care and describes Winchester Memorial hospital's expansion adding a conveniently located accident department to handle nearly 1,000 annual cases. It highlights various incident types from crashes to injuries and illnesses happening at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Stewart Bell Sr. rites held at Loudoun Street Church
Final rites for Stewart Bell Sr. orchardist and Winchester citizen who died Thursday in Memorial hospital were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ronald Wilson and Rev. Joseph S. Duckwall officiating. Scripture passages read included Psalms 23 and 121 I Corinthians 15 John 14 and Romans 8. A large group of friends joined in the hymn Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand. Interment was in the Mt. Hebron cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell Sr
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
Joseph S. Duckwall
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Army-Railroad wage talks stall as unions seek 30 percent raise
Presidentially recommended 15 12 cents an hour increase split unions and management, with engineers switchmen and firemen opposing. Johnson and Robertson report progress toward settlement by cutting demands, rejecting compulsory arbitration, and naming Major Gen. Edmond H Leavey to run army railroads. Royall calls for cooperation among labor, management, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Royall
Johnson
Johnston
Robertson
Army
Royal
Edmond H. Leavey
Leavy
Royall
County visors set May 28 public hearing on 1943 49 budget
County officials schedule a May 28 public hearing to review the 1943 49 budget and a proposed increase in the tax rate. The session will address the planned expenditures and tax impact for the upcoming fiscal period.
David Allen Named Clarke Revenue Commissioner
Clarke County appoints David Hume Allen as revenue commissioner to finish the term of the late S S Thomas through Dec 31 1951. Judge Elliott Marshall announced the action after Thomas died April 30. Allen, previously deputy, posted 2000 bond and qualified. Nina Dortch Esta Brown and Jack Enders were reappointed deputy commissioners. Allen plans no field deputy while assessments near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hume Allen
Clarke County Commiser
S. S Thomas
Elliott Marshall
Thomas
Allen
Nina Dortch
Esta Brown
Jack Enders
Clarke County
Mrs McCauley Rites Held For Annie Powers McCauley
Funeral services for Annie Powers McCauley were held at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs Silas Grim near Middletown with Rev L P Tedrick officiating. Interment followed at Ninveh cemetery. Pallbearers were Milton Cadwallader George Cadwallader Harry Cadwallader Charles Madagan Arthur Grim and Charles Andrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Powers McCauley
Silas Grim
Middletown
Hcme
Grim
L. P. Tederick
Ninevah Cemetery
Milton
George and
Harry Cadwallader
Charles Madagan
Arthur Grim
Charles Andrick
Proper introduction form in etiquette guidance
In addressing introductions the preferred form is to emphasize the principal person by saying “Mrs Smith, Mr Brown” rather than a fuller “Mrs Smith, may I present Mr Brown.” Avoid saying “Mrs Smith meet Mr Brown.”
Block of 235 ton stone washed ashore at Bondi Head
A 235 ton stone was washed onto Bondi Beach on July 15 1912 during a Pacific storm on the northern headland of Bondi New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondi Beach
New South Wales
Pacific Ocean
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Per LE Ueteh
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Thermo Weld
Cammer Tire Coo
Handley School
Koppers
Arik
WERS
Baptist Clergymen Form Association
Lions
Legion
Rinker
E. Clem
Judy
Joe Swanson
Hink” Lewis
Winchester Seed CO
N. Cameron St
Stewart Bell Rites
Beverly Twin Market
Sharp
Hershey
Elizabethtown
Massey Harris
Wood Bros
Jack Davis
G. K. Wagner
Beverly Twin Market and Farm Machinery Exchange
David Allen
Clarke Revenue
Roberta Lee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Corect
Washington, D. Cc
Ecuador
The
Mississippi
CIO
Achilles
Petroleum
Pluto
Call 3451
Glaize
Bath
Stephens City
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
BUICK
Chapman Motor Co
Boscawen St
Brannon’s Cleaners
Easy Terms
Pine Motor Co., Inc
Amherst St
Bessie Smith Kerns
Duncan Phyfe
Leo G. Campbell
Coleman Dunn
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- Williams
Ori
Yars Co
Sherwin. Williams
Miller's Hardware Household Supplies
N. Main St
Sherwin-Williams Paints
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