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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
The Winchester Memorial Hospital traces its history from 1900 with founders led by Dr. Hunter H. McGuire. It has expanded through multiple additions, reaching 184 beds and a 26 member staff including nursing and service personnel.
The piece argues that Allied and British attempts to curb talks about the European invasion failed largely, causing nervous speculation by radio commentators and German observers. It criticizes analysts lacking grasp of supply and security needs and cites a key British error four years earlier in underestimating security, with propaganda focusing on a heroic rescue as a costly misstep.
Reprinted editorial notes Britain's lawmakers debate trivialities such as hats suspenders and private baths. It cites costs of keeping trousers up, defines headgear, and questions water supply noting baths as luxuries while stressing cleanliness and a looming clash with mothers over small ads.
In other years news note wholesale surrender in Cap Bon sector and a Berryville death of Mrs Grace Pierce age 176 from a heart attack. Eighty nine students are set to receive diplomas at Handley High in this year’s roundup.
John L. Lewis issues commands for signing a new coal contract in outlying districts. Vance Bourjaily wins the state short story contest. Premier DeLadier says France may expand its military force.
Ten trackmen and Snag Sargent depart for a track meet in Charlottesville as dust storms suspend the campaign. J. H. Rosenberger audits work on the M. E Conference.
Twenty years ago a skeleton was dug up during an excavation at Valley and Whitlock Avenues as floods swept the valley. Churches paused services, trains were delayed, and cellars flooded, while Handley High School reported leaks in its roof from heavy rainfall.
Thirty years ago the southeastern Winchester area reported distinct earthquake shocks. Arthur McKeever was cut and bruised trying to stop a runaway horse. Fourteen villages at Mount Etna’s base were wiped out by Sicilian earthquakes.
Citizens are invited to tour Winchester Memorial Hospital on May 12 from 2 to 5 PM as part of American Hospital Association recognition. Volunteers guide tours. department heads including Miss Sara Hamilton and Dr Ellsworth Johnson will welcome guests and answer questions about hospital services and facilities.
Senator Wheeler of Montana met with President Roosevelt at the White House. He said it was his first visit since 1938 and requested Roosevelt address a joint session on May 24 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first telegram transmission. Wheeler chairs a committee handling the arrangements.
The Star pledges full coverage of local national and world events delivering timely informed reporting for readers seeking comprehensive news coverage and context across communities and beyond.
President Dr. H H McGuire outlines 1942 43 activity at Winchester Memorial Hospital noting 4425 admissions in 1943 up from 4156 in 1942 and an expanding bed capacity to 184. Cadet Nurse Corps enrollment grows with 57 currently in training. plans drafted to enlarge nurses home and main hospital facilities with Lanham Bill federal aid.
Major Richard I. Bong, once a Wisconsin farm boy, arrived in Washington. The nation’s top American air ace in the southwest Pacific has 27 confirmed enemy planes shot down including two recent over Hollandia, New Guinea. The War Department did not disclose the purpose of his capital visit.
Senator Wheeler of Montana remains opposed to any third or fourth term after a 45 minute White House meeting with President Roosevelt. He warned that a third term is more unacceptable now due to federal power and large payroll and spending.
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